Posted on 04/24/2006 8:38:45 AM PDT by Reagan Man
"And asking a politician to forgo political expediency for principle is a fantasy..."
I'm not that cynical. Placing expediency ahead of principle is why our nation is in the mess it's in today.
Whenever I see someone bring up immigration on a completely unrelated thread, I can hear Dustin Hoffman saying "immigration yeah, it's immigration, immigration, you know immigration. It's just goofy to beat the same story of the week talking points to death. Hey, it may be OCD. I don't know.
"It's just goofy to beat the same story of the week talking points to death."
I understand what you're saying. I just think that the reason why this story has such legs is because many people (myself included) feel that this is a very important issue and that their leaders aren't listening to them.
I think the average American wants to see our borders protected. Border integrity is a crucial component of national security. I believe that national security/national defense is the primary purpose of the federal government.
I am not opposed to legal immigration. I am opposed to scofflaws who want the freedom to cross our border at will and enjoy all the benefits of living in this wonderful country without any of the corresponding responsibilities. I believe there are lots of people out there who feel the same way that I do.
Regular Americans are hurting badly over gasoline and energy prices, the rest of the economy matters very little to them. I just saw a local news program showing folks going to pawn shops and pawning items for gas money. Boy does that look bad.
It brings back memories of my Dad, a democrat, always pointing out how regular people suffer under the republicans.
At this time in 2004, Bush`s JA ratings were hovering around the 50% mark. At the same time the GOP and the Dems were a lot closer in the overall poll trends, then they are today.
just curious how would she raise gas prices, thats local taxes
I'd respectfully disagree and agree with that, n.
1) The want *revenge* for Bubba Jeffy Klintoon's impeachment in '98.
2) They will go to all-out war in '08, especially if they win the WH. If they don't, more and more obstructionism to block the GOPers' president-elect.
nationally nothing is different. Locally their is a difference. I still dont see how Bush is different then a typical liberal.
nationally nothing is different. Locally their is a difference. I still dont see how Bush is different then a typical liberal.
I like that. I want a sticker that says wheres the conservative choice?
If you think its bad now under the Bushies and the Pubbies, just wait. If Pelosi, Reid and other liberal Democrats take control, all bets are off. Taxes will go up, and you know what that means. More liberal spending on welfare entitlements.
You are a liar. Travis never once called for an "armed insurrection". He simply warned people to be prepared if anything bad ever happened as a result of the massive number of illegals. Travis was simply honoring his oath of military enlistment. Never having served, you wouldn't understand.
Fiscally, he's allowed congress to spend like a drunken liberal...socially, he's much more conservative than Clinton. But if the choice is Bush or Kerry, Bush was the better choice.
LOL! That's great!
Exactly... the party in power takes the hit... and honestly, in this situation where it is clear that futures trading and not shortage of supplies is at the heart of the run up.. the failure of the republicans to do anything, and the aloof comments by Bush are just more fuel to the fire.
As far as I am concerned I see absolutely nothing different from what's going on with oil futures market right now, than what was going on with tech stocks circa 99. Everyone knows monkey business is going on, and no one is going to do a damned thing about it.
There is a federal gas tax, I think. But the real damage would come from price controls.
If those thirty are screaming they want a wall between us and Mexico, then they will get reelected.
That is a troll post, George. You're trying to elicit a heated response from me. Won't work.
I have four hot issues where the administration and the Republicans are failing, in random order:
1) Conservative judicial picks
2) Border security for the USA
3) National security for Israel
4) Federal budget reductions
All four are serious. I have wavered on NONE of the four, and when one of them comes to the forefront, it becomes the most current hot issue.
You on the other hand seem to be a single-isuue voter - if the politician is a Republican, you're happy.
Muleteam1
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