Posted on 11/09/2006 12:29:19 AM PST by neverdem
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
Yep. I'm staying positive (unusual, considering what a pessimistic cynic I normally am) and looking at this as a golden opportunity: The RINO's are gone. Most of the dems who won are relatively conservative, or at least they ran under that guise. The vast majority of Republicans who won are real conservatives. Conservative ballot initiatives passed for the most part. The current republican emporers have been shown to be naked, inviting a change for the better in our leadership. There is much to be optimistic about.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
It's only two years, and I predict not much will happen in that time in Congress. It's too close in the Senate for them to accomplish anything, and hopefully Bush will be more free with the veto pen than he has been. As I've posted many times today, better gridlock than bad accomplishments in government.
I attribute the loss of Republican power in the congress to a weak president. Bush is not a leader. He does not inspire with is plaintive whinning voice and his inability to articulate a vision. He and his party have been sailing without a compass. They are hopelessly lost.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
Agreed.
The conservative voter-horse is out of the GOP big tent-barn, too late to shut the door. How will the conservative be enticed back into the big-tent with such diverse wildlife? Gonna use the evil demoncraps as a stick some more? How about a carrot of vigorous law enforcement up their ass?
Either we are equal or we are not. Good people should be armed where they will, with wits and guns. NRA KMA
They have not demonstrated that they have it in them. I don't think they do, nor do I think that many of them even believe in that contract.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
Within the first year of W's presidency, before 9/11, a socialist (I only know one person who actually admits to being a socialist) friend of mine asked me how I felt the new president was working out. I told him I thought that Bush was turning out to be pretty much further to the left than I could have hoped for. Now, six years later, the guy actually agrees with me.
You know, I really think W is a straight shooter who stands up for what he believes in, to hell with the polls. Only trouble is, limited government doesn't seem to be on the list of his beliefs.
I am troubled by what seemed like a submissive demeanor on his part during yesterday's press conference, of which I heard only a little.
I admit to being very discouraged about the whole election debacle.
The one thing I love about Free Republic is the absence of depression after the shellacking we had earlier this week.
You must be kidding.
I think in Louisiana all republican incumbants won decisively. Bobby Jindal won with almost 90% of the vote. We got it right for once down here.
But also what they can't be is perceived as corrupt, yes men to a questionable war and the tactics to win it, overly religious, and bottom line, not caring about their constituents.
I'm fearful that the lesson GW's learning from this election outcome is to press harder for this "new tone". If he does this, he may end up "killing" the next election.
I agree. Good man, but with very few conservative roots. He appears to be just as ready to support Democrat iniatives as Republican. This is a political problem for the Conservatives remaining in Congress and the "base".
. We very badly need a conservative leader. Someone who can take it to the Democrats without being nasty about it. Just like Ronald Reagan managed to frustrate them.
Agree. The minority leaders in both Houses must be carefully vetted, and the members must be open to change. The new leaders must be able to articulate our message and promote party disciple---including the POTUS. This is our most urgent challenge now.
Yes, I fear he will apply a 'just get along' format to his last two years.
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