BDS [Bush Derangement Syndrome] On the Right (Paleocons, and the like)

To The Point ^ | March 9, 2005 | Dr. Jack Wheeler

[quidnunc]

Ever since George W. Bush won the presidency by preventing Al Gore's hanging-chad attempt to steal it, liberal Democrats have become progressively infected with BDS — Bush Derangement Syndrome.

Here's how I think that the contagion of BDS is now infecting a number of conservative Republicans.

If you're a guy, perhaps you have endured this unpleasant and bewildering experience. You're in a relationship and you and the lady have had some disagreements but nothing major. From your perspective things are pretty ok. Then one day you and she disagree on some minor trivial issue — and suddenly, inexplicably, it escalates as she unloads on you.

It seems like the love of your life has had a personality transplant, you're facing a virago disgorging a torrent of anger, and all you can think is, "Where did this come from?"

If you're a guy, you're nodding your head in understanding. If you're a gal, you're muttering, "Men are so clueless. We give them all these hints for so long that things are bugging us, they never get the message, then when we finally can't take it any more and snap, they're mystified."

I think you get the analogy.

A relationship that suffers this trauma can survive only if both parties calm down afterwards, focus on their mutual interests and commitment, and work together to solve their grievances.

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But it's another thing entirely when Duncan Hunter (R-CA), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, goes around the bend and offers a bill to make all foreign ownership or leasing of any cargo terminal in any US port illegal. Duncan, my buddy whom I've gone quail hunting with, how could he get so nuts?

There are some 3,200 terminals in US ports. 80% of them are foreign owned or leased. Unions and government regulations have made it impossible for US shipping companies to stay in business, making them bit players in the international shipping business. (See this story in the New York Times, US Companies Weighed Anchor on Ports Long Ago.)

Duncan's bill would cause astronomical damage to the US economy, but he doesn't care because he's on a BDS rant.

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[sauropod]

Conservatives need to realize that these purity test are going to kill us.

Sure thing, n00b. Sell out your principles. Go ahead.

[Gelato]

Didn't know Leftists refer to themselves as "demonrats," but whatever.

Plenty of Leftists on both sides of this issue anyway. Bubba's on yours.

[sauropod]

We are making progress in Iraq, we are making progress in Afgahistan. With our moderate arab allies there has been increased security and intelligence sharing. We have the only curremtly Islamic country that has Nuclear weapons in our sphere of influence. North Africa is starting to look hopeful. There are signs of progress all over the place.

Things are just busting out roses all over.

Idiot.

[Gelato]

I think you're on the money; some of the WH staff has staled.

Absolutely. Bush is receiving some incredibly bad advice of late.

[sauropod]

Do you ever have anything to say other than "go back to DU?"

"I'll buy a clue for $100, Alex"

[COEXERJ145]

Thought you might get a kick out of this thread.

[ohioWfan]

ROFLOL! Bubba's not on MY side. He's on his own side, and the side of getting rich.

You've basically got the whole leftist gang, including the brilliant media, on your side. Must feel real good.

Gotta get out of here and do some reading......

[sauropod]

They want small government because they want to do whatever they feel like doing with no interference, but they are completely liberal in every other way.

We want small gubbermint because we do not trust gubbermint nor those that cheerlead it -- like you.

[Howlin]

Don't question his character as much as his competency.

Not from the likes of you, troll.

[ohioWfan]

I know. You guys are small government liberals. I'm a small government conservative...........which is where I differ from the President, who is a strong government conservative.

I'm a conservative across the board, sauropod. Maybe some day you will be too. ;)

[daybreakcoming]

That is the American way, and you should be proud.

Polls are the American way? BS POLLS that scared the sheet out of them? Self-important congress critters whose egos were bruised? Yeah, I'm proud. Do NOT look to Congress for anything if we are attacked again.....chicken littles...all of them - even my beloved senator.

[sauropod]

The bad attitude displayed by Bush loyalists on this thread and others is killing the party, my friend.

Bingo. The 'Bots sicken me.

[sauropod]

You can't tell the freeper bashers from DU anymore. That should be a sign to you.

Keep on drinkin' the kool-aid. Bottoms up!

[sauropod]

Do you think it's a good idea to agree wholeheartedly with a DU troll?

You're as tiresome as nopardons.

[ohioWfan]

You know you're a has-been when the cleverest line you can come up with is 'kool-aid.'

Such silliness doesn't make a mark, dear son. It is, however, the sign of a weak mind, and an argument without merit.

So keep it up, cause it's the best you've got.....

[sauropod]

Here's a clue.

1) I've been around here a lot longer than you.

2) I understand what it means to be a conservative, which upon viewing your posts, it is CLEAR you do not.

[Gelato]

Truthfully, my position was more fence-sitting than anything. But the port deal looks terribly bad, and politically was completely mishandled.

As I stated earlier on this thread, this was a bad political move, no matter the actual merits of the port deal. Bush failed miserably to communicate.

Instead of being spoken TO by the adminstration, those with concerns were called racist. To this day, they continue to be insulted by GOP illuminaries such as Wheeler.

Reasonable Americans are capable of being persuaded. No attempt was made by this administration. Insults are not persuasion.

[sauropod]

"weak mind?" When all you do is insult those that disagree with you? Without even looking at their side of the argument?

Methinks thou protest too much.

[ohioWfan]

I know that intellect is 'tiresome' to the dull minded, but there's hope for you, sour. Try reading a history book sometime, and getting informed. Then we'll be on the same playing field.

Until then....... I don't suffer fools very well. Especially those trying as hard as you are to pick a fight.

You've failed in that.............and miserably, I might add. Find another 'victim' of your rapier wit, OK?? LOL!

[Howlin]

Are you suppose to be an example of what a "real conservative" is?