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Democrats have big plans if they take over in Congress
Lexington Herald Leader ^ | Sept. 2, 2006 | Margaret Talev

Posted on 09/02/2006 5:23:11 PM PDT by FairOpinion

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To: FairOpinion
It is my belief that many conservatives think that by splitting their votes between Dems and Repubs they can force stalemate in government. However, it is also my belief that socialism is a decay product of inneffectual government and stalemate simply assists the move of the nation to the left. Republicans need to stop trying to just hold the line and start trying to move toward the goal post.

Or, maybe the problem of the growth of socialism in our society is more simple than that. Could it be that people, even conservatives, just want to keep the programs which benefit them and will even vote for a Dem if he/she supports those programs? The Dems certainly have a political model that works well in a capitalistic society. It seems that whenever the Republicans have the helm of power they spend their entire administration trying to wean liberals and conservatives off their favorite pork and are always in a defensive position.

Republicans have done as well as they have in recent years not because they have gotten better but because Democrats have gotten so bad.

Just my opinion.

121 posted on 09/02/2006 7:42:03 PM PDT by Muleteam1
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To: Phibes

But what is their plan once in office????

1. Government run universal health care - translation: take over private insurance companies and hospitals
2. Solidify the entire education system by implementing a strict curriculum from pre-k through 12 that includes indoctrination classes in homosexuality (yes, beginning in pre-K)anti-religion (except Islam) and anti-family stories, books, lectures, etc.
3. Strict rules regarding employment: how many employees you must hire based on a company's revenues, the wages you must pay, how many of each ethnic group you must have
4. Strict federal regulations on privately owned land, including what you can do with it, when and how
5. Reduced military across the board
6. Strict reduction in private medical research and redirection of medical research to government operated centers on university campuses
7. Strict guidelines for all religious-oriented activities, including strict rules against any and all references to religion (except Islam) in any public facility
If you think I'm kidding, do some serious research. These are just the tip of the iceberg and they are well-planned already.


122 posted on 09/02/2006 7:42:08 PM PDT by hardworking (Sneak up on a Muslim - pray for their conversion to Christianity)
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To: Common Tator

"What they will do is import more Mexicans than are in Mexico and make them citizens so your vote will no longer count for much. That is Democrats can't lose."

I thought that was George Bush's position. Oh, I forgot, he built a wall and secured the border while he was riding around taking the dune buggy PR shots.

You have to give Bush credit for a sense of fair play. In ten years, all the illegals will replace the babies liberal aborted with Democratic votes.


123 posted on 09/02/2006 7:44:08 PM PDT by BW2221
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To: Phibes

You are wise!


124 posted on 09/02/2006 7:49:09 PM PDT by pepperdog
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To: FairOpinion
Vote Republican is right!

This should come as no surprise to anyone paying attention to recent political events. Some Freepers have been raising the red flag over a possible Democrat takeover of Congress since the first of the year. Other Freepers decided to ignore these warnings, and instead arrogantly acted as cheerleaders for Bush and the GOP Congress as they kept on promoting bigger government, more spending and liberal immigration reform. While Katrina and the Dubai Ports deal didn't help the GOP`s standing with most right of center Americans, the Dems kept on winning the propaganda war over the conflict in Iraq.

The GOP will be fortunate if they can hold onto the Congress. The generic polls are still trending for the Dems, but in individual races Republicans are holding on by a razor thin margin. Suggestion. Don't bet the farm either way.

125 posted on 09/02/2006 7:53:18 PM PDT by Reagan Man (Conservatives don't support amnesty and conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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To: Common Tator
Wrong sir, The republicans may have it coming as you say. But what is you're alternative? Having this band of renagade lib/Dems running our country and our defense? Do you follow what these ass@oles say? Please pay attention and watch and listen.
126 posted on 09/02/2006 7:55:20 PM PDT by Phibes
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To: hardworking

I know you might think me a crazed nitwit for asking this, but in the event that these things do happen, what do you think the chances of an armed rebellion of freedom-minded and pissed-off citizenry are?

Hey...we did it once.....


127 posted on 09/02/2006 7:57:08 PM PDT by hoagy62 (America: SUPREME!)
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To: Dinah Lord; All
OMG - that milk carton is absolutely perfect.

Tell it, Cobra64

Okay Dinah. Here goes:


128 posted on 09/02/2006 8:02:40 PM PDT by Cobra64 (All we get are lame ideas from Republicans and lame criticism from dems about those lame ideas.)
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To: FairOpinion
And they will have the Patriot Act along with the NAS wiretaps to do so.

It was the weak kneed RNC and "Read My Lips" Bush that gave us 8 years of Clinton.

When you get right down to it, voting either republican or democrat keeps this nation on the path to destruction. Unfortunately the party whores on both sides of the aisle will never open their eyes to see the damage they are going. Actually, they don't care as long as they control the game.

129 posted on 09/02/2006 8:03:00 PM PDT by politicalwit (Freedom doesn't mean a Free Pass.)
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To: hardworking

Democrats through gun control will take away right to own a gun.


130 posted on 09/02/2006 8:05:11 PM PDT by FreeRep
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To: Stultis

Beautiful picture of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.


131 posted on 09/02/2006 8:11:13 PM PDT by Nuc1 (NUC1 Sub pusher SSN 668 (Liberals Aren't Patriots))
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To: Eccl 10:2

Dear BW2221 & Eccl 10:2,

Maybe the GOP and President Bush have made some mistakes, spent too much and moved to the middle to try to bring some moderates and Democrats aboard (never works), BUT your attitude of "let's sit it out to teach them a lesson" will guarantee a Democrat win and 20 years of strife and woe for the USA and western civilization.

We conservatives have to live in the real world, that means hold your nose and vote GOP 11/06 & 11/08. Better an imperfect GOP congress and president than DOOM.


132 posted on 09/02/2006 8:15:25 PM PDT by RicocheT
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To: FairOpinion

Fortunately, the scumbag Democrats cannot realize their dream of turning America into a French-style, secular-socialist welfare state until they control both houses of Congress AND the Presidency. They have a long way to go before they get there.


133 posted on 09/02/2006 8:19:45 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: WorkingClassFilth
"Mene mene tekle upharsin."

I sincerely hope you are wrong. I have prayed that our people awaken. Please pray also.
134 posted on 09/02/2006 8:25:06 PM PDT by Nuc1 (NUC1 Sub pusher SSN 668 (Liberals Aren't Patriots))
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To: FairOpinion

The pubbie party sold out.

They finally realizd they had the power, and what did they do?

They spent, and spent, and spent. Like kids in a candy store. Bridge to nowhere, etc. Hundreds of billions on NOLA, and they are still a slum.

Me? I just stock ammo. politicians should be hung.


135 posted on 09/02/2006 8:26:10 PM PDT by MonroeDNA (Crist!!! Next Governor of Florida!)
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To: FairOpinion

All I can say is that I am glad that I am in my latter years of life. I pray for my grandchildren and what they may have to endure until His return.


136 posted on 09/02/2006 8:33:46 PM PDT by garylmoore (Faith is the assurance of things unseen.)
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To: garylmoore

Whose return?


137 posted on 09/02/2006 8:34:23 PM PDT by Perisylph
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To: Perisylph

Whose return?

There's only one person that is refered to with a capital H, His. (That is Jesus)


138 posted on 09/02/2006 8:37:53 PM PDT by garylmoore (Faith is the assurance of things unseen.)
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To: garylmoore

I know - I was being a little facetious. It was supposed to go:
"Whose return?"
"His return!!"


139 posted on 09/02/2006 8:42:47 PM PDT by Perisylph
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To: garylmoore

I know - I was being a little facetious. It was supposed to go:
"Whose return?"
"His return!!"


140 posted on 09/02/2006 8:42:59 PM PDT by Perisylph
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