Posted on 10/29/2006 12:30:48 PM PST by Cavalcabo
A large man sat at the bar in the convention hall, a miniature, red party hat clinging to his head. Confetti was scattered all over the floor.
"Must have been a heck of a party," I said.
"It was grand," he said, smiling ruefully. He picked up a half-empty bottle of warm champagne and chugged.
"What happened?" I asked.
"We lost focus. We lost sight of the principles that brought us to power back in '94."
"Ah, yes, the Contract with America. Commonsense ideas designed to rein in abuse and waste."
"We were effective at the beginning," he said defensively. "We transformed America's welfare system and got millions off the dole." ...
"Yeah, and America needs leadership badly," I replied. "We need leaders who can unify us -- to clarify what we're really up against. As pathetic as Republicans have been, Democrats will be even worse. You're going to have to step up and remember how to lead."
"So what do we do next?" asked the fat man.
"A Reuters/Zogby poll shows that 19 percent of voters haven't made up their minds yet," I said. "You have one last shot to get back to the basics -- one last shot to show voters that this time the alternative is even worse than what you guys have been."
I walked over to him with a damp rag and wiped guacamole dip off his lapel. I buttoned his shirt and tightened his tie.
"Now get moving!" I said.
The fat man slid off the stool and stumbled toward the exit. His suit was rumpled; a piece of toilet paper clung to his shoe.
As pathetic as it is, the fellow and his party are still better than Democrats, at least where America's safety and future are concerned.
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Yep...that pretty much says it all!
That line says it all.
Purcell nails the problem. I just don't agree with his solution.
AMEN!
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