The problem I see is that as the Rats move even further to the left, they are dragging the GOP leftward with them.
Now if we can just get the testicularly challenged among us to grow a pair....
Outstanding! I am so sick and tired of whiners on here and their negative comments without having any facts, that I could scream. If they are Republican, they sure have short memories about what it is like to be in the minority and if they are conservative then they have come to the Party late and don't have a clue what it takes to win. My way or no way is not how we win elections.
It makes it even more disgusting because I happen to live in a state with two conservative Republican Senators -- Inhofe and Coburn and I have to read crap from people in States with liberal Senators. My guess is that they have worked very few campaigns if any or they wouldn't be so quick to go negative. If they had worked a campaign like we just did for Dr. Coburn that was nasty as could be by the RATs, they wouldn't be threatening to stay home!
IMO, these negative folks will be shocked at the outcome in Nov 2006 and agree with your analysis.
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good stuff Dog. There are some other reasons to be optimistic about Nov.
Republicans have elected majorities in both houses of Congress every year since 1994. We now have elected and re-elected Dubya and gained majorities of state governors, majority control of a majority of state legislatures, and a majority of state legislators. Politically that means we have a bigger farm team.
In 06 the rats have more seats up for re-election than we do. Very few seats in the House are in play. The Presidents approval rating means nothing unless the 06 elections are nationalized, and even then I think the President wins on National Defense.
I think the 06 election will be repeat of most elections. 98% of incumbents are returned to office, but it's possible we could pick up some seats in the Senate. The rats have more seats up for re-election then we do.
The biggest factor in the 06 elections will be issues and the rats lose on those too. We put 2 conservatives on the SCOTUS without much trouble. It is already paying dividends. We are in the middle of a great economy that is getting better with every GDP and unemployment report.
The rats and the old media are shooting their guns before before the target is sighted. They're making a lot of noise but they ain't hitting anything, and it's gonna cost them.
The rats went after wiretapping terrorists and failed. The rats went after Alito and failed. The rats went after the Patriot act and failed. They have no power and the rat base is not happy with them for what they think is laying down without a fight.
The rats are now going after Dubya on spending. Even some conservative Republican Congressmen are attacking Dubya for signing the budgets they voted for. We are going to get spending cuts. I don't know how Dubya got himself into a situation where the rats are demanding spending cuts, but its kind of like when he got them to demand a vote to authorize the war in Iraq before the 02 elections, and the time Frist had them vote for an immediate retreat from Iraq.
I'm also looking forward to the execution of Saddam Hussein. I hope it is televised.
THANKS . . . WE NEEDED THAT!!!
I agree and I never thought for a minute that we would lose the house or the senate. Thanks for the rant.
Even here is CA. the tide is changing, and it's not looking good for the liberals.
You're right! Come November when the voters are tucking in their kids I am most certain they will stop to think just who is protecting them and their family, is it President Bush and the Republicans....Or is it the democrat/liberals who are standing on the enemy soil tearing down our president and this country. I think the choice is clear.
You are wrong.
Is there an attorney here at Free Republic? I would like to bet Pukin Dog $10,000.00 that he is dead wrong. I will give $10,000 to the attorney to hold in escrow, Pukin Dog will do the same.
The loser of the bet pays the attorney a fee, to be named by the attorney and agreed to by the two of us.
Ping me when the three of us can discuss the logistics and draw up the contract. I know a good bet when I see one. I made some big money with OIH put options a few weeks back, and made more money with Russell 2000 call options. I know this bet looks like a near sure thing.
Please ping me so we can get this thing drawn up.
Shout it out from every mountaintop!!!
self-ping
That's good, now it won't make any difference that I'm going to stay home...What will the weather be that day?
Well if Dubya is any indication of what Papa Bush would've done in a second term, I'd be MORE than happy to vote for Perot again.
WOW, you sure are long winded...LOL!
Which section of the paper do you read first ? (If they answer the Editorial or Metro section, thank them for their time and move them on to the next house)
Can the Government solve most of our problems ? (If they answer yes, thank them for their time and move them on to the next house)
Have you ever attended the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs ? (If yes, thank them for their time and move them on to the next house)
In thirty words or less, why are you running ?
Do you believe in limiting the growth of Government to the Personal Income Index ?
If you could have dinner with anyone who has ever lived, who would it be ? (Jesus and Ghandi are excluded)
What is the difference between Macro and Micro Economics ?
Other than Karl Marx, Name one economist.
If you have held a public office, how long have you served, and name your five best accomplishments.
In the early 1930s, when Winston Churchill warned Europe about Hitler and the German war machine, people thought that he was crazy. Would you let people think that you were crazy if you believe that you're right ?
Would you take a pay-cut to solve our budget problems?
Have you ever sued anyone ?
Would you ever euphumize Unemployment Compensation into "reemployment insurance" ?
Will you limit yourself to less than four terms in office, and be willing to sign a public proclamation saying so ?
Please quote one line from the movie Caddyshack. (If they cannot, the movie Stripes is an acceptable alternative.)
Very good read.
I hope you're right!
Gosh PD, your savvy with words will no doubt make a difference with the swing vote...... /s