Sigh.....
As I said -- one need not agree with Ms. McCain's views, to recognize that her comments are based on a cogent recognition of something that Republicans (and conservatives) need to seriously consider.
The underlying truth is that conservatism has lost traction with the voting public, and that may reach a point where conservatism actually becomes irrelevant.
We need not give up "worldview, our ethics, our morals, our religion, our consciences, or our self-respect," but we do need to figure out a better way to sell our ideas.
The author of this piece makes another cogent observation -- that conservatives have made themselves look bad in stupid ways. To me, that bespeaks a lack of thought in the positions we take on matters such as, say, energy conservation (just to pick one).
We conservatives have got ourselves to blame for our current problems. It's high time we faced up to our failings, and begin to address them in a thoughtful and comprehensive manner.
But hey.... it's so much easier to call Meghan McCain names....
I didn’t call her names (at least not this time)
I don’t agree with her views , and I, and most people also HAVE considered, and I strongly feel that the GOP has issues—in addition, I feel we have made ourselves look bad in “stupid ways” I’ve felt that way for a while—I didn’t need to wait for you or Meghan—what’s your next revelation-the Pacific Ocean is big and wet?
However, I’m not sure if what I consider as “issues” or “stupid” are the same as you or Meghan McCain do. As for “thoughtful, comprehensive” solutions, what do you suggest-specifically?
Are you saying the Dems are doing better because they are more “thoughtful”?
I think the big problem is that fewer and fewer people have a “conservative” viewpoint in this country.I don’t know how to fix that—and I don’t see pandering and giving up positions important to me as a temporary solution. To what end?