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To: AntiGuv
"He's saying that the GOP went from its grand vision of 1994 (e.g., passing welfare reform and limited government - in short, the Contract With America) to little more than frivolous sideshows (e.g., banning horsemeat and same-sex marriage)."



Yep, that is like saying that the sun rises in the morning. I am having a hard time seeing what is so controversial. I agree that the timing of the article may be a little inconvenient, but have no argument with its substance. It seems to me that he is preparing for the post election jockeying to define the direction of the GOP. He must assume that he needs to get out in front of the debate if he is to have any hope of steering it in the direction of a principled commitment to limited government.
I am in completer agreement with his goals, but not so sure of his tactics.
100 posted on 11/05/2006 2:32:30 PM PST by rob777 (Personal Responsibility is the Price of Freedom)
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To: rob777
I am in completer agreement with his goals, but not so sure of his tactics.

If we're going to lose seats on Tuesday, I would almost rather we lost the House or the Senate. Things aren't going to get any better in Iraq, and a mid-term victory (however thin) would be a signal to the Beltway to keep up with business as usual. If that happens, I'm certain that 2008 would be as bad for us as 1994 was for the Dems.

111 posted on 11/05/2006 3:45:11 PM PST by Zeroisanumber (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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