OK. That being the case, can you tell me what the winning Powerball numbers will be this weekend?
Also, since our brief discussion a couple of nights ago, have you taken the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the history and meaning of the Buckley Rule?
It's fair to say it's one of the foundational principles to apply when the goal is to advance the modern day conservative movement. It is particularly indispensable in Republican primary elections and a handy reference for General Elections as well. No principled conservative should go to the polls without it.
You lacked knowledge and understanding of it the other night, so I'll provide this direct link to the birth and formulative background of the Buckley Rule again for you.
Take it to heart in the spirit in which it is intended. Happy reading.
I do understand the rule. And I understand the greater implications of it. Buckley was no advocate of electing a person solely because they have an R attached. He wanted conservatives.
Also, When that rule was coined, a moderate Pubbie of the day was like a Ted Cruz today. The current liberalism was unheard of, much less within the GOP. So one has to consider that as well. We have, if we are intellectually honest, to interpret their words in the context of their era. Just as we have to do with any concept or idea from the past.
As a side example, take gun control/2A issues. The founders were clear in their intent. In their era no one tried parsing the issue. It was understood that all Americans had a right to guns. Only when we as a society try applying modern Dem theories to 1700s belief structures do we run astray. Such as it is with Buckley. We cannot consider a 2014 Republican equal to that of his era. They are two different animals.
I cannot imagine him or any other old school conservative looking at a Bhoner/Mitch/Rubio/Randpaul and agreeing to support them. I just can’t.
How about this Rule.
Don’t piss off the same voters you will need to win a close election
Or you will be applying for a job at Trent Lott’s Lobbying Firm.
I call that the Trent Lott Rule.