Posted on 05/24/2005 1:23:58 PM PDT by Libloather
Frist's first interview since the musshy middle announced their deal. As far actual news goes - Rush called Frist's office and at this point all judges will get a vote.
I fear my first instincts were correct. This is a huge loss for the GOP in general, and for conservative aspirations in particular.
Reading between the lines (he couldn't bring himself to say so directly), Frist believes that McCain & co. not only stabbed him in the back, they really ursurped his power.
The more I think about it, I'm now thinking that the mentally unbalanced McCain and his cohorts are planning to position themselves as "moderates", to draw "wishy-washy" Repubs into a "new" political party.... Perot revisited, except the target is not to draw conservatives but "fence sitters". Which of course means Hillary will be the next President.
And once McCain is able to put a permanent wedge in the Republican party, he will once again betray those that trusted him, and throw his lot in with Hillary, so as to be her VP or SecDef.
McCain: Drop the Mc, call true conservatives Abel, and you get a perfect picture of what has happened out of the Bible
Yes, I'm thinking about that. The end result was a Red Avalanche of support for President Bush and Judges who will interpret the Constitution and not force their values on the entire country. Republicans gained in the Senate.
Sometimes it is better to fight and lose a battle than become a captive of dogs and lose the war.
We need to fight and win.
Read the thread started last night that got the whole thing started. My conjecture is the following: Bush doesn't really care about his nominees. He will nominate them and if they get confirmed, fine. But, he wouldn't waste any political capital on them. He doesn't really care about the courts or the Constitution, as his reckless spending has shown. He neutralizes the conservatives by nominating them, but wouldn't really lift a finger to confirm them. The conservatives in the meantime get themselves worked up in righteous anger against the Democrats. I think he sort of miscalculated that this will turn into a wrath against his own party members, but I am sure Karl Rove has some contingency plan worked out. In my opinion, Bush doesn't care about his nominees or not care enough to spend any capital on them. All of that is reserved to get a true RINO in the bench so Souter can have a brother in the court.
It was on Inside Politics that Graham over-stepped. By quite a lot. LOL
Errrr, Bush isn't a Senator. What did he have to do with the moronic 7? All those RINOs hate Bush.
Are you saying Bush the elder engaged in political patronage and screwed up the court forever for a personal cause? Seems like a libelous statement to me. But, it is true that everyone knew of Souter's true colors when he was nominated. Biden and Rudman were reported saying that they got what they wanted with a Souter nomination. He was in the 2nd C of A for a little while and all his decisions were aweful. It was a bad sign but Bush went ahead with him anyways.
Bush spent zero capital on his nominees. Why? Why is it that Bush worked all night to get his welfare schemes passed through Congress but wouldn't lift a finger for his nominees? Again, this is the divide and conquer strategy of the Republicans that people like you fall for. Bush nominates and saves his face with conservatives. The Senate blocks and Bush does nothing like a French general. Some people caught this bluff a long time ago and outed Bush for what he is.
We do need to fight to win, but it does not get done by eating our own, even our ugly step children. We need a way to smack our misbehaving children, without making them think that the only way to get away from the abuse is by running away.
My first rule change proposal for 06 goes along the line of committee chairs going to loyal members of the party. Those chairmanships enable the holders to get money for their re-elections.
He said: "Over in Iraq, we have soldiers dying and others being wounded, and all of them are subject to being shot at. They didn't have to volunteer to join the military. And I didn't have to change my vote to support this filibuster plan. But I did it for the good of the country."
Peach, I heard Lindsey make this comment on two programs, but he was on The Ralph Bristol Show in Greenville at 5 P.M., and did not make this statement again. I believe Graham is well aware of the trouble he is in, and seemed to be trying to do some back pedaling. Ralph Bristol is a local talk show host, and while I usually don't like him too well, he did a good job of 'taking it to Lindsey'. He demanded answers and challenged Lindsey on why he would participate in this compromise when the Republicans had a chance to win a complete victory. He reminded Lindsey that if the Democrats were in the position the Republicans were in, they would never ever entertain the idea of a compromise! Lindsey acknowledged he had disappointed his constituents, but he thought he was doing the right thing, but he might be proven wrong.
After the interview with Lindsey, Thomas Ravenel was the guest. He was critical of Lindsey's position in this matter, taxes, and free trade. He seems to have an interest in running against Graham in 2008! He said he couldn't commit now, because 'it would take a lot of money to mount a campaign, and he had to concentrate on making money in his real estate business if he were to entertain running.' Ralph asked him if he was aware that he might not have to use his money because Republicans were so upset with Lindsey they might contribute enough for his campaign?' He said, "Hmmm, I hadn't thought about that." He sounds interested. He ran a good race against DeMint, and sounds good, but he has not held public office before. I'm hoping Bob Inglis will challenge Graham, and I could support either man. I admit I feel a little sorry for Lindsey, because I think he has let John McCain manipulate him. However, he is accountable for his actions. I wish folks in Arizona would recall McCain...he's dangerous IMO, because you can't depend on him or trust him...he's a complete egomaniac.
Expel the deviant lest all be corrupted.
Interesting! I hope someone good DOES run against Graham; I'll work my heart and soul out for them.
My way would tend to do that. Depriving them of some of their mother's milk will empower primary challengers to take them out.
Excellent question from Sean. That's what it all comes down to.
Pester the strongest young Representative in your state to go after him.
Okay
Reward the faithful and loyal.
Punish the traitors.
I go with "or what." Quisling Graham has been waiting for more than four years to stick it to President Bush and conservatives.
Or "Strike while the iron is hot." :-)
Whip them until they bleed.
Great idea. Mind if i borrow it?
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