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Washington Whispers: GOP voters: like a rock
U.S. News ^ | August 9, 2006 | Paul Bedard

Posted on 08/10/2006 9:48:23 AM PDT by new yorker 77

Many Democrats may hate the war in Iraq and itch to dump the president, but a new GOP survey shows that Republican base voters stand ready to jam the November polls to return their team to Congress. A three-page-survey memo obtained by Washington Whispers reveals that despite reports of some dissatisfaction with the economy, the war, and President Bush, 81 percent of Republican voters are "almost certain" to vote and an additional 14 percent say they are "very likely." It goes without saying that they'll vote Republican: By a margin of 84 percent to 6 percent, they will pull the GOP toggle switch in the voting booth. And here is something you don't hear very often: 88 percent of Republicans approve of how the prez is handling his job. What's it all mean? Analysts say that GOP voters are ready to dig in and play defense against the charges Democrats are tossing at Republican candidates.

The memo also helps to define what issues work for Republican candidates. The survey--officially tilted "Base Mobilization Survey Finds and Conclusions"--divided the issues into foreign and domestic. On the foreign side, it's all terrorism and war with polling that finds GOP voters back the war, worry about Democratic attacks on the fight against terrorism, and think the Patriot Act, moves to tighten the border, and even telephone surveillance are good things. And their favorite domestic issues aren't a surprise: They are pro-tax cuts, big on cultural values, and worried that Democrats want to put too much bureaucracy in healthcare. Another nonshocker: They don't like the media's war stories, thinking that they are too negative. Some 60 percent of the GOP base expresses "extremely high dissatisfaction" with the coverage of the war.


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To: ohioWfan

You asked. I answered. You don't like my answer.

You seem to think that I think that keeping one's pant on is the only of measure of honor. I don't. That was your leap. You assumed something that was not in evidence.

I'd rather he be screwing his interns than the country by leaving the southern border wide open. That is not the act of an honorable man.

Are you for his open border plan and his shamnesty?

Signing CFR when he promised that he wouldn't was not the act of an honorable man.

Do you think that CFR is good for America? Not for the Republican Party, but for America?

Expanding the scope and cost of the Education Dept was not the act of an honorable man.

Do you favor the fed's role in education even though the Constitution provides no authority for it?

Inflicting HillaryCare Part One on us thru the Greedy Geezer Drug Plan was not the act of an honorable man.

Do you approve of socialized medicine being forced on us? Do you think that doing it bit by bit is better than Hillary's all at once plan?

When the so called Republican -- compassionate conservatives or otherwise -- are enacting the programs of the far left, does it really matter if they win or lose?


841 posted on 08/14/2006 12:01:15 PM PDT by Badray (CFR my ass. There's not too much money in politics. There's too much money in government hands.)
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To: ohioWfan

LOL

Look at who is worried about character attacks? Did you read your posts about beeler? And about me?

You dish it out, but don't like it when the tables are turned.


842 posted on 08/14/2006 12:02:50 PM PDT by Badray (CFR my ass. There's not too much money in politics. There's too much money in government hands.)
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To: Badray
You still haven't answered my question as to how 'honor' and 'character' are unrelated. How do you divide those two concepts in your mind? (or soul?)

You seem to think that I think that keeping one's pant on is the only of measure of honor.

This is quite possibly the most illogical leap ever perpetrated on this forum, Bad. It's so far from the truth, that there's no way to even address it.

I don't. That was your leap. You assumed something that was not in evidence.

So this still doesn't answer my question, because I didn't do what you imagined me to do........

It IS however, of note to find out how you completely dismiss morality as part of the equation of conservatism. I suppose that's why you feel free to just make things up as you go in forming your 'arguments' against me. When you deliberately blur what's right and what's wrong, you do whatever you feel like doing, whether it's honest or not.

But since you have dismissed morality (don't be so naive as to assume that sex is the only thing involved in being a moral person), we really have no common ground, do we? Because it's the basis of everything I think and do, and you think it's of no value.

So.........you've made your point, and I understand it.

I believe that's all I want to say to you........ever.

(I would like to know some day, however, if beeler is your little boy, or your girlfriend. You really are attached to the troll.....)

843 posted on 08/14/2006 12:59:38 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
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To: ohioWfan
You still haven't answered my question as to how 'honor' and 'character' are unrelated.

Go back and re-read your post to me. What you are asking here is not what you said in your original post. You are the one dodging, not me.

How do you divide those two concepts in your mind? (or soul?)

You are the one assuming that I do divide them. I just said that keeping one's pants on ALONE is NOT the ONLY measure of honor.

This is quite possibly the most illogical leap ever perpetrated on this forum, Bad. It's so far from the truth, that there's no way to even address it.

It may be afield from your evolving evasion, but it is exactly on point with your original response. I think that you are spinning so much that you are confusing yourself more than you were to begin with.

So this still doesn't answer my question, because I didn't do what you imagined me to do........

Maybe not what you meant, but certainly what you typed.

It IS however, of note to find out how you completely dismiss morality as part of the equation of conservatism. I suppose that's why you feel free to just make things up as you go in forming your 'arguments' against me. When you deliberately blur what's right and what's wrong, you do whatever you feel like doing, whether it's honest or not.

Please show me where I dismissed morality? I said only that I'd rather he limit who he screws. You are the one justifying the bad acts of Republicans by encouraging their reelection despite those bad acts. Acts which range from anti gun votes, to being pro abortion, to expanding government. You advocate rewarding bad behavior, I don't. But in your mind, that's moral. That's also really rich.

But since you have dismissed morality (don't be so naive as to assume that sex is the only thing involved in being a moral person), we really have no common ground, do we? Because it's the basis of everything I think and do, and you think it's of no value.

You are one delusional woman. I am holding these pols to a higher standard than you. Why is it that you think that you own the moral high ground?

So.........you've made your point, and I understand it.

I believe that's all I want to say to you........ever.

(I would like to know some day, however, if beeler is your little boy, or your girlfriend. You really are attached to the troll.....)

You are a piece of work. Until I posted on this thread, I have never heard his or her name before. I've never seen a post of his/hers. I just didn't like the treatment that he or she was getting from a vicious pack of attack dogs of which you were part. It's not part of my nature to stand by and do nothing when someone is attacked for their opinions.

844 posted on 08/14/2006 1:27:39 PM PDT by Badray (CFR my ass. There's not too much money in politics. There's too much money in government hands.)
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To: new yorker 77

There is only one day every two years that the Republican Silent Majority has a voice in the Stone Age Press. We will speak...again.

Pray for W and Our Troops
Shalom Israel


845 posted on 08/14/2006 1:39:49 PM PDT by bray (Israel Surrenders to Hezbullies)
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To: Badray
I've gotten to the nub of this by re-reading our entire conversation, Badray.

You believe honor is the equivalent of agreeing with your politics. I believe that it is far deeper than that. Therefore, it is I who hold people to the higher standard, because I do not arrogantly believe that my own political ideology is the highest good, as you do.

I can disagree on issues (and I do) and understand the honor and character of a man (or woman). You cannot, and equate your own politics with morality.

Now, there is really no point in continuing this because our standards of right and wrong are different. Mine are based on God's word, and yours are based on your political views.

Just as a final point...... please point to any post where I attacked your (new) pal, beeler's morality. I called him a troll, which I still believe he is (and got banned for). But I don't believe that I ever called him immoral because he was trashing this thread.

One more thing........you did attack my morality multiple times, and it still won't wash.

As I re read my posts to you, I see that I was quite a bit more civil to you than you deserved from a human perspective. From a spiritual perspective, if I have sinned against you, I ask your forgiveness.

846 posted on 08/14/2006 2:23:33 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
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To: ohioWfan

I never said that you attacked beeler's morality. I said that you were nasty in your attacks on him.

Contrary to your assertion, my political beliefs are based on God's Word and the Constitution. And since my beliefs are based on solid foundations, I don't have a problem believing them to the right ones.

I expect a man to abide by his oath. You apparently think it is okay to disregard it if he wears the right Party label. My standards are firm, while your's otoh seem quite flexible.

But if it makes you feel better to feel more moral, go ahead. My morality allows for your self delusions.


847 posted on 08/14/2006 3:09:01 PM PDT by Badray (CFR my ass. There's not too much money in politics. There's too much money in government hands.)
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To: Badray
Please direct me to the post where I was 'nasty.'

I won't bother to address your (once again) incorrect assumptions about what I do or do not believe.

I am frankly tired of arguing with one who makes things up for the purpose of personal attack.

Once again, my values are founded in God's Word and the Constitution, but without the arrogance that accompanies yours. And nothing you have said gives any indication that your particular narrow political views aren't your highest value.

If it makes you feel better to call me 'delusional' I will allow you to do so. A desire to be accurate has never interfered with your insults before............why should I expect it to start now?

You're a big boy, and you're clearly set in your ways......and it's clear that my stating the truth of what I believe won't change a thing. You're think you're right about everything. You've made that perfectly clear.

Do carry on, Badray. I'm sure there are many other honorable freepers you can mow down in your quest to prove how 'right' you are about everything.....

848 posted on 08/14/2006 3:33:47 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
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To: ohioWfan

Yada . . . Yada . . . Yada.


849 posted on 08/14/2006 3:53:23 PM PDT by Badray (CFR my ass. There's not too much money in politics. There's too much money in government hands.)
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To: Badray
You're an interesting, albeit weak child, ray.

You continue to assert that I was nasty and attacking beeler, but you can't seem to find any evidence of it. Telling.

And while accusing me of attacking poor troll beeler, you have said that I was.....

"Lacking in intellect or honesty"
Possessing a "pyschology degree from Holiday Inn Express"
That I "respect too easily"
That I only "proclaim that I am a moral conservative"
That I am "despicable"
That my claim to be a moral conservative is "pathetic"
That I "don't have the positions of moral conservatism"
That I would vote for a "pro-abortion, gun-grabbing, open border" Republican (THAT ONE IS HILARIOUS!!)
That I have "sold my soul"
That I put "party over principle."
That I am "lying to myself"
That I am "delusional" and "self-delusional"
And that I am "a piece of work"

SOOOO......you have clearly positioned yourself as my moral superior. Anyone lurking can see what a fine example you are of honor, and how despicable I am for 'attacking' beeler..........even though you can't seem to back that one up. But nevertheless, on your word of honor, I am a piece of delusional slime, for sure.

End of conversation, Badray. You are clearly a better person than I will ever be. No wonder you don't have any respect for the President. He's such a horrible mess compared with your moral superiority....

Take care, dear. And don't let any of us delusional conservatives stop you from bulldozing your way into the freeper hall of moral fame.....

850 posted on 08/14/2006 4:13:17 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
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To: Badray
Oh, phooey............I left out that you also said that I was part of a "vicious pack of dogs" and that I had "flexible standards."

It was hard keeping up with you, Ray. I've never seen one lone freeper level so many inane, false charges and bottom dwelling personal attacks on anyone on a single thread in my five and a half years on this forum.

You're a marvel, you are. A regular Christian gentlemen.

(All except the lying, bullying, maligning, slandering, malevolence and intensely personal attacks. Other than that, you're a peach...... I'm sure everyone on this forum wants to be JUST like you).

851 posted on 08/14/2006 4:25:15 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
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To: ohioWfan

I never said slime.

I said the attacks, of which you were a part, were despicable. I didn't say that you were.

"That I would vote for a "pro-abortion, gun-grabbing, open border" Republican (THAT ONE IS HILARIOUS!!)"

The thread was about the Republicans standing united in this election. Republicans must win, even if you have to hold your nose. Party over principle. You took the side that it was crucial to do that. Unless you weren't telling the truth or weren't thinking, that means that you'd be voting for those who don't hold those values, but do sport an "R" after their name. What else am I to think when you defend the Party and attack its detractors?


Dearie, you said goodbye. Twice, at least. Then you engage me again. I've likewise tried to disengage, but you don't want to let me go. Tell me, do you want me to stay or do you want me to leave? I know that you'll miss me when I'm gone, but you must make up your mind.

I didn't go back over 800 plus posts to find your remarks, it's not that I couldn't find them, I just didn't look. I have better things to do.


852 posted on 08/14/2006 4:26:46 PM PDT by Badray (CFR my ass. There's not too much money in politics. There's too much money in government hands.)
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To: Badray
After all those horrific things you said, all you can say is 'I never said slime??' WOW! What a tender conscience you must have!

And then, rather than apologize for the dozen or so vile attacks on me that drip so easily off your fingers, you go on to mock me even further? WOW again.

(And I'm greatly amused by your 'better things to do' than backing up your phony accusations. That's amusing)

I truly don't mind any of it, though, because you are revealing with great clarity who you really are.

And there's not a single decent person who would ever want to be anything like you.

853 posted on 08/14/2006 4:40:50 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
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To: Badray
btw, I never said you said 'slime.' All the nasty things you said about me were in quotes.........you know those little marks that look like this....." _ "

On top of being a despicable personal attacker, you seem to have a reading comprehension problems as well.....

854 posted on 08/14/2006 4:46:38 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
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To: new yorker 77

Freepers should also unite now to send $$$ aid to all those Pubbies running for Congress and the Senate, especially Santorum, a true conservative. We cannot let them lose to RATS! Let's also help defeat the traitors and thieves among the RATS while we are at it!


855 posted on 08/14/2006 5:10:30 PM PDT by Paulus Invictus (Get out the Pubbie vote big time!)
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To: Paulus Invictus
...especially Santorum, a true conservative.

Are you sure of that?

You might be surprised if you examined his record closely.

856 posted on 08/14/2006 5:26:58 PM PDT by Badray (While defending America, the place, we have to be careful not to destroy America, the Idea.)
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To: Badray

But he has to be a whole lot better than the RATs inthe Senate.


857 posted on 08/15/2006 6:44:47 AM PDT by Paulus Invictus (Get out the Pubbie vote big time!)
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To: new yorker 77

Anyone know who's good in NY State, esp. in our Central New York districts? I want to know the best conservative I can vote for this November. Am sooo tired of Hillary and Chuckie cheese.


858 posted on 08/15/2006 7:04:03 AM PDT by Marysecretary (Thank you, Lord, for FOUR MORE YEARS!!!)
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To: Badray
I did your looking for you, lazyray, since you were too flabby to back up your accusations. I called beeler a 'troll' and a 'phony,' and 'not a conservative'....... no worse than that.........and only AFTER he implied that Clinton was a better President than Bush, and said he wasn't afraid of terrorists (so that Bush was no better than a RAT as President)......OK, so I said he'd gone 'round the bend' in jest after he posted that one.

So my memory was right, and your accusations completely false.

Not that it's a surprise...........just wanted it on the record, along with your litany of bottom dweller insults to me because I was being so 'nasty' to your banned bud beeler.

Truth matters, ray. Maybe you'll learn that some day before you spew ugly insults at another innocent conservative activist who's working to move this country to the right through the election of the most conservative candidates who can win an election (like Ken Blackwell, R, here in Ohio).

You have been WAY out of line. I'll accept your apology if you're man enough to offer it.

859 posted on 08/15/2006 7:10:10 AM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi Liberation VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
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To: Paulus Invictus

Just remember, the lesser of two evils is still evil.

Google (or go to his site, it's probably there) "50 reasons to vote for Rick Santorum".

It is HIS list of reasons to vote for him. If you are looking for big government, profligate spending, liberal feel good nonsense, and nanny state control over your life, you'll find it on that list.

His 50 reasons should be enough to wake up conservatives to the fact that his brand of conservative is anything but conservative. His 'compassion' does not extend to those who will be picking up the bill for his plans.

He was just ranked at #35 out of 55 of the GOP senators on fiscal conservatism. That's pretty bad when you consider just how bad the senate is in general and that he claims to be a fiscal conservative. By voting for such fiscal nonsense as an increase in the minimum wage and higher taxes on Social Security, he gives political cover to those on the left who believe in that leftist crap.

GOA has scored him at 64% on pro gun issues. That's pretty bad for a guy who claims to be pro gun. 64% is a failing grade on any test that I've ever seen.

Did you know that he has never actively campaigned for a pro life candidate in a senate race, but has actively done so for pro abortion candidates? That's pretty bad when you consider that he calls himself pro life. By electing pro abortion senators, he effectively negates his own pro life votes.

Ricky puts his career and party politics above principle and can not be relied upon to do what's right.

Even on immigration, he's not to be trusted yet alone applauded.

He berates his challenger (Casey) for supporting the senate bill, but it was Santorum's (and Bush's) support for Specter -- who introduced the bill -- that kept Specter in office. He directs all of his so called angst at his opponent while sparing the bill's author and the president who also supports it.

Did you know that the sleazy Dem PA governor -- Ed Rendell -- has said that while he 'will campaign for Casey, he will not be attacking Santorum. He works well with Santorum in getting things done for PA.' That may sound good, but look what he's getting done and see how much it costs.

On his website, he set up a 'petition' against illegal immigration. It was merely a tool to harvest names to help in his desperate campaign to win office again.

He claims to be for increased border security, yet not once, but SEVEN times, he's voted against funding increased border security. When called on it, his first answer was a lie and he then revised it to something closer to the truth. Personally, and I'm not alone in this, I believe that he was given permission to vote against the bill.

Over the last 2 years, I realized that his support for a big government, tax and spend, liberal pro abortion Arlen Specter over a pro life, small government, fiscal conservative was really not out of character for him. His record is really that bad.

I, and almost everyone else, was fooled both by the attacks that he 'suffered' in the MSM and by his own PR machine that painted him as a staunch conservative. When you clear that fog away, he is nothing but another self serving, pandering, two bit, but high ranking hack who cannot be trusted to do the right thing. You never know when someone will make him a better offer to do the wrong thing.

The level and depth of conservative anger at Santorum has not subsided much over the last 2 years. Some of these conservatives will vote for him only because he really is the lesser evil. Some will vote for him because they are unaware of his true nature. In the end, however, I believe that he will lose and that he will have brought that on entirely by his own actions.

The good news is that the Dems have realized that to win that seat, you must be (at least thought to be) pro life and pro gun. Casey claims to be both and he beat out 2 pro abortion anti gun candidates. I doubt that he will be able to resist the pressure to vote against both, but the voters do want those beliefs in their candidates.






860 posted on 08/15/2006 9:16:13 AM PDT by Badray (While defending America, the place, we have to be careful not to destroy America, the Idea.)
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