[Corin Stormhands]

Please provide your posts prior to 2004 where you complained about Bush’s stated agenda?

Since you just got here in March laurie, you'll have to take our word for it that FReepers were all over the President for the "no child left behind" and the prescription drug plan, among other spending items.

We've been steadfastly with him in the war on terror. But there has been no hesitation to criticize his domestic spending.

You can look it up. We really shouldn't have to do your homework for you.

[laurie_d]

Yeah, I’m often bashed for being one of those awful “newbies” (rolls eyes). Maybe you can suggest that registration here on FR be closed to anyone after a certain date. That would keep it “pure” for those of you bragging about your internet longevity.

It does not negate the fact that some of you...many of you here on FR are attacking this President for things that you didn’t care to attack when he was running for President. I’m sure you can provide all of your posts in the summer and fall of 2004 where you’re stating your concerns with his agenda for re-election, can’t you?

Now that the liberal media tells you his poll numbers are low, well, it’s easy to jump on the “let’s bash Bush” bandwagon.

Criticizing the President is one thing. Repeating lines heard by the liberal media and restating them in order to jump on the be popular and bash Bush bandwagon is another.

Get behind the guy. Yes, stop the immigration bill. Conservatives *DID* that. It doesn’t mean you continually bash the guy. Don’t you think he gets enough of that from the drive-bys????

Now, if you’re talking for everyone here on FR, that’s fine.
You seem to be claiming that.

This “newbie” knows enough that there isn’t a consensus on 2008 here at all. None whatsoever. The only consensus among some of you who are not “newbies” (once again rolls eyes) is that you constantly bash Bush.

And THIS conservative has had enough of Bush bashing from “conservatives”.

[laurie_d]

Yes, I “just got here” in March. As I told someone else, I really think all of you who wish to keep FR “pure” from any “newbies” suggest that registration be closed.

Why don’t you do that. It will keep out the “newbies”. (rolls eyes).

[TomGuy]

the prescription drug plan

I remember sitting up all night on that one. Hastert called for a 15-minute vote around 1:00 a.m. CT.

By 2:00 still no end to the voting -- arm-twisting behind the scenes -- 5 hold outs.

3:00 still no end -- arm-twisting -- still too many holding out.

IIRC, the vote finally ended around 4:30. That was a long 15-minute vote.