Republicanism in decline [Normally Mild-Mannered Tony Snow Hits GOP "Packed with Cowards]

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[alrea]

Bush insiders even began boasting about "big government" conservatism -- oblivious to the fact that big government does not conserve or preserve; it crushes and digests, devouring institutions that challenge its supremacy.

Tony Snow for President.

[Anselma]

Who ARE these kids with the Geraldo Rivera masks?

[proud American in Canada]

Thanks, paic. Great stuff, isn't it?

Yes, it is. Tony Snow hits the nail on the head.

Even Rush says, when conservatives be themselves ... they win elections. Yes, there are certain areas of the country where it is a harder sell, but in general, if you talk about real conservative values, people get the message and like it, at least in the U.S.

Ronald Reagan was the son of a shoe salesman! He could deliver the message of working hard, taking care of your family on your own (but knowing that your neighbor will be there if you need it in a pinch--remember old-fashioned barn-raisings?), believing in something higher than ourselves (and not the state), all with class and humor and feeling like you could sit down to dinner and have a great time with him, because he wanted to hear what you had to say.

Maybe the world has changed too much. I sure hope not, though, because those values are what made America great.

[alrea]

you need to forget about mere incumbency

and forget socialists in the media

[Bahbah]

Yummmm, thanks.

[Anselma]

Ditto. Finally.

[tiredoflaundry]

Yum ! Thanks!

[4integrity]

OMG, liberty, PLEASE don't put our dear President in the same sentence with Chaffee, Snowe...etc. Not for a second, do I put President Bush in the same category with these people.

President Bush is a good man and, I believe, he loves our country above himself. He has so much on his plate...and, sadly, often doesn't get the support from many in his Party. He can't do it alone. If they won't help him, we need to. The President is not perfect, but, I love him because he loves America, her military and her citizens.

[aberaussie]

bttt

[eeevil conservative]

We love small government. So why is it that we do not hold Congress responsible? The higher we point the blame, the less responsible Congress becomes. When I mentioned RINO's I was talking about Congress.. although- now that you bring it up.... (I really wanted to just post funny stuff tonight.. but here we go- I will surely bring on attacks...) Bush is not acting TRULY conservative. What Rove has done is move Bush to the center. Knowing that the dems are all about just apposing Bush- this forces them to move left. so they keep moving left, and left, and left... why do you think they look like such wackos...... It was brilliant by Rove, because he has forced them to not only go left- but he has forced the media, MoveOn, Cnn, NYT etc... to make imbecils of themselves.... But all in all.... Bush is still very PC..... look at the stinking "this is not amnesty" thing... who is he kidding.... IT IS AMNESTY! I support Bush- please don't misinterpret what I say... but he is soft on too many things... he tries too hard to be centurist. It is the conservative movement that has put these people in power-- it is our hard work to preserve our country's core and foundation that has unseated the dems, and then everyone goes centurist? What is up with that? We are partly to blame... we sit around blogging, Freeping, etc... but what else are we doing..? I gander only 10% of us Freepers actually call or write our Congress.... heck us freepers even give the links and phone number out to make it VERY EASY! Many of us still buy papers.... and we react to the "news" the MSM puts out there. When are we going to just laugh, mosk or ignore and stop giving them credence. When are we going to take time and write just ONCE a week to Congress? Heck- you can keep notes- just copy and paste into a word file when something hits you-- and then bullet the points once a week and call or write... I am tired of the "victim" mentality of us.... When 85% of America celebrates Christmas- but the stores won't acknowledge Christmas- this is our fault. We call on people NOT to shop Target... guess what- if Target is 3 miles closer than Walmart- people will shope at Target.... We are stinking lazy... we claim to be activists, but we are ll busy- raising kids, working, etc... involved in church... ministries... you name it... we are Americans... we pay for convenience... we settle for what is easier and then we tell ourselves it is okay because we are harworking, honest, and just doing the best we can.... maybe we are.... but maybe we can do better... /rant off...sorry.. someone had to say it....

[Anselma]

"Reminds me of throwing a tantrum, picking up my marbles and going home."

Exactly. You were much more kind than I. You must be practising "persuasion"---"Hearts & Minds"!!!!!!!!!!!

[saveliberty]

:-) We are in complete agreement

[eeevil conservative]

LOL!

I go on a rant and come back to all these new posts!?

LOL!

Wooops-- I wore out my soapbox.... guess I need a new one for Christmas!

LOL!

[eeevil conservative]

LOL!

that is me, tiredoflaundry, Bahbah, and Mark Levin....

really...honest....

[eeevil conservative]

thanks

SURE! My pleasure... I aim to serve and please!

[FOXFANVOX]

Tony Snow hit it out of the park with this one! These things needed to be said, and we can only hope that they will be heard.

The Republican incumbents have lost their way and they are rapidly losing the support of Republican voters. Many think that two years of a Democrat Congress may be a small price to pay to once again bring home the message of fiscal responsibility, smaller government and border security that were prime reasons these [R] politicians were swept into the majority. Well, beware all "Fat Cat" politicians, because I sense a low tide approaching that will sweep the other way.

Ebenezer Scrooge repented and mended his ways in time to elude his fate. Maybe the Spendthrifts in Washington will find their way in time to salvage their seats and their reputations.

The clock is ticking.

[eeevil conservative]

I get this uncontrollable urge to KICK people who vote in ANY race when they have no clue-- ESPECIALLY those that just click " incumbent".....

I SEE REEEEEED!

[Anselma]

"I would vote for W all over again and again in 2004"

Me, three. I'd vote for him in 2008! Didn't the Dems have their FDR 3rd admin? Well ... I demand reciprocal treatment for us. Just this once. ;>)

[eeevil conservative]

LOL!

I would vote for that....

[FreeReign]

Republicans drew the wrong morals from the decline and fall of Newt Gingrich. They thought his boldness got him in trouble, and chose to crib plays from the Bill Clinton playbook -- tacking left, at least oratorically, so as to appease, rather than confront, their critics. Hence, George W. Bush's "compassionate conservatism"

Let's not rewrite history. Newt in '95 had his head handed to him. Week after week in '95 the MSM dug into the conservative Contract with America and they dug into Newt. Week after week the polls got lower for Newt until he was left a neutered Newt. Conservatism and Contract were left in shambles.

Were the polls correct? Did the electorate run away from Newt and his contract? If the polls were correct, then why should any politician give a rats rear-end about conservatism?

2008 is approaching. The MSM is losing power. Talk radio and the Internet are now places where many can get unbiased information.

All you folks want to try this all over again. All you folks want to see a good conservative running for president in 2008 and a contract with America-type congressional run in 2006.

Maybe now's the time -- maybe.