Posted on 07/25/2006 9:24:51 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
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Let me make sure your position is that you consider Angelides better for conservatives than Arnold.
You sound like this kind of "conservative"
But there seems to be a new “Republicans vote on Wednesday” taking form in time for the 2006 election. This effort targets grassroots conservatives known for their passionate views about issues who may be open to a grassroots voting rebellion. But the effort is being led, or at the very least aided, by liberals pretending to be grassroots conservatives, as opposed to actual grassroots conservatives themselves.
The premise follows a scheme previously found most often on talk radio programs: a liberal activist calls a conservative radio host, such as Rush Limbaugh or Laura Ingraham, and delivers the line: “I’ve been voting Republican for 30 years, but I’ve finally had it and I’m not voting this year.” Or my favorite: “I’m a Reagan Republican, but I’m fed up and voting for John Kerry.” (Because that is what Reagan Republicans would do, vote for John Kerry.) At this point, the host usually asks a couple of questions and it becomes painfully obvious that the supposed Reagan Republican has probably never voted for anyone left of Michael Dukakis.
The intentions are clear: the caller hopes to make it appear as though there is already a large uprising of conservatives who are rebelling against GOP candidates, and thus, wishes to incite other Republicans to pick up the same attitude and pass it along, leading to the Democrat becoming more competitive. The successes of such a strategy on voting habits are unclear, especially given that the conservative radio host often refutes the caller’s talking points.
But the pretend-conservative act is being carried onto a whole new playing field, one that has become wildly influential over the past few years and one that does not stand to be instantly recognized as a fake. That playing field is the blogosphere, which is then used in conjunction with massive e-mailings to “spread the word” (as one e-mailer insisted I do to my readers/e-mail list) to other conservatives.
The concept is the same: the blog or e-mail claims, first, that the said writer has been a conservative for years and that they have “had it with Republicans.” They then point to an issue that conservatives would likely be upset about such as excessive spending, immigration, or the expansion of government. Their supposed rage over the issue has convinced them to either not show up to vote in 2006, or, in order to really show Republicans, vote for the Democrat instead.
Excellent post #47
Yeah! That's the ticket!! Git that picture of Schwartzie takin a big toke on a joint with his eyes all glassy as their campaign poster!!!
That's the kind of "joint ticket" we oughta be seein!!!
Nice that you can read my mind. If what you mean is that I won't vote for Arnold, that is correct. Although I have decided what I won't do, I haven't decided what I will do.
Not for those who trust Tom.
I trust his integrity, but not his political judgment.
I see you have still failed to make your case FOR Arnold. There is an obvious reason: you know how weak that case really is.
You sir, are completely and exactly CORRECT!!!
I know all I need to know about both of them.
So? I still don't like Swartzenegger.
Tom can vote for him if he wants. I'm not.
Meaning you haven't deciced to vote for the demoncrap or some other punative vote? I don't believe you, Karaoke, I think you'll prove your campaigning for demoncraps by casting your vote for them as well. You're at the forefront of the ilk herd.
Certainly nothing being served up by Arnold can pass for 'conservative governance,' so I suspect that his bright prospects for reelection stem from the sheer dread of the thought of Pill Angelides as governor. That hateful little gargoyle has become concentrated Rino-power.
That was back when Arnold was worried...
What kind of republican would voe for a man who promised to raise taxes?
No, you want to sully anyone who will, including Tom McClintock.
Although I have decided what I won't do, I haven't decided what I will do.
Yes, you have. You will allow an Angelides win.
Bad news for Philth!
You know... your pom poms are gittin a little tattered...
Have you contributed to any candidates in this election?
Do you support Tom?
That is absolutely none of your beeswax!!! It's a secret ballot in case you "New Majority" Party muddled moderate cheerleaders with your frazzled pom-poms can't remember that far back!!!
Philth - Excellent, I like that!
Yeah, yeah, sure. Or is it that everytime one of you ilk come out and admit you're going to vote for the demonrat you become fully outted.
I don't always agree completely with what cary_okie says, but I know for sure that the above statement is way out of line. He spends more time researching facts than 90% of California freepers put together, and is not known for rash symbolic acts.
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