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Responding To John McCain's Decree
Huh Hewitt on townhall.com ^ | May 18, 2007 | Hugh Hewitt

Posted on 05/18/2007 7:31:45 AM PDT by Tirian

John McCain decreed yesterday that his immigration bill would be the law and that there would be no dissent.

My new Townhall.com column deals with the extraordinary repulsiveness of such a stance, but in practical terms, the only way to respond is by contributing to a serious opponent of McCain, either Mayor Giuliani or Governor Romney. Or both.

If you don't like being treated like a political serf, fund the opponent of the candidate who embodies contempt for the Republican base.

To remind you of the law as laid down by Senator McCain, here is what he said:

"We can and must complete this legislation sooner rather than later. We all know that this issue can be caught up in extracurricular politics unless we move forward as quickly as possible."

You are the "extracurricular" --your views, your reaction, your vote. Simply put, Senator McCain's contempt for you is complete. React accordingly.

The Senate's GOP leadership has not yet followed Senator McCain over the cliff. I hope they wake up in time to realize the party-splitting peril they are in with the proposed jam down on the table.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: illegalimmigration; sellout; senatedeal
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To: Tirian

...and there will be no dissent. As if. I have seen and heard nothing but dissent couched in bitter, cold terms (my own among it) since this thing passed the Senate and was praised by the president. If he wants to hear praise for this, he had better bone up on his spanish. OH, and stay away from LULAC meetings. Remember when the LULACS were just a community service group who held lovely enchilada and tamale suppers a few times a year? Well, this day is the one they were waiting for. It ain’t gonna get better.


21 posted on 05/18/2007 7:52:52 AM PDT by twonie (RUDY FOR PRESIDENT '08. THERE - A COMMITMENT OUT LOUD.)
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To: RC2

You’re correct but this time he has said too much..He will never be elected President..I don’t see any difference in McCain and Hillary !!


22 posted on 05/18/2007 7:53:38 AM PDT by bestrongbpositive
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To: Banjoguy

Yeah, and I think about one more hit should do it. Volunteers?


23 posted on 05/18/2007 7:55:30 AM PDT by twonie (RUDY FOR PRESIDENT '08. THERE - A COMMITMENT OUT LOUD.)
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To: Tirian
From the Webster-McCain dictionary:

"Extra-curricular politics" - (n.) In political theory, the nuisance caused by the unwashed rabble attempting to interject their opinions in the political process.

24 posted on 05/18/2007 7:57:36 AM PDT by Oliver Optic
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To: Tirian

McCain hates
Extracurricular
GOP better get
More Testicular
Burma Shave.


25 posted on 05/18/2007 8:10:23 AM PDT by GovernmentIsTheProblem (Capitalism is the economic expression of individual liberty. Pass it on.)
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To: thiscouldbemoreconfusing

I keep hearing about the constitution party, but have no idea what it stands for. I’ve had enough of the republicans and will never vote for a demoncrat. I too am looking for someone to represent we the people. Where can I find info on the constitution party?


26 posted on 05/18/2007 8:16:59 AM PDT by GOPgutlessoldparty (THIS FALL FIRE THEM ALL!!!!)
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To: Banjoguy

Or not enough.

Can anyone explain how the nation is better off for McCain’s having survived his POW experience?


27 posted on 05/18/2007 8:22:07 AM PDT by Mountain Troll
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To: Mountain Troll
Can anyone explain how the nation is better off for McCain’s having survived his POW experience?

Wait a second. Because you disagree with him on immigration reform you think he should have died in a POW camp? That's too much. Even if you disagree with him on every political issue that's too much.

28 posted on 05/18/2007 8:51:43 AM PDT by The Inspector
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To: GOPgutlessoldparty

Start here: http://www.constitutionparty.com/mission_statement.php and then poke around.


29 posted on 05/18/2007 11:46:43 AM PDT by thiscouldbemoreconfusing
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To: RC2
As I have said before.....you can’t trust McCain....he will say or do anything to get elected.

Indeed. Like most of the others running for president right now, he wants the job far too much to be allowed to have it. 

30 posted on 05/18/2007 1:12:58 PM PDT by zeugma (MS Vista has detected your mouse has moved, Cancel or Allow?)
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