bump!
W knows how many people listen to Rush.....I bet they monitor his programs, a great way to hear the people and get a feel for where the grass roots are at, politically and intellectually. I already called the White House the other day. I read on another thread that he is, apparently, getting lots of calls from the people to veto this bill. I sure hope he does.
What is wrong with President Bush? It's not just that he's being a weenie on this issue. I've just finished my morning conservative reading and it is amazing how uniformly main-stream conservatives are disparaging Bush. From his big-government, deficit-spending budget to his socialized education bills, he's losing credibility.
Also Bush and his administration continue to dis conservatives any chance they get. This is of course a well-established Bush theme that started well before he was President with his compassionate conservative slur (Meaning that the rest of us were not compassionate). It continued throughout the campaign and included such shining moments as apologizing to the pinkos of the NAACP for Republican prejudice (conveniently ignoring the fact that Lincoln was a Republican, the civil rights act was passed by a republican majority - but not a democratic majority - and blacks in prominent positions such as Justice Thomas were appointed by Republicans).
Unbelievably Bush just snubbed the CPAC - one of the premier and most powerful Republican organizations by ignoring their latest conference. Since the conference set a new record for attendance, what was Bush thinking? One sub-cabinet staffer who ignored the Bush marching orders to ignore this conference was reportedly sent with instructions not to mention that he was part of the Bush organization.
Other important recent slurs include Sec. of State/condom distribution Powell urging more sexual activity among unmarried teens.
It's time to hold Bush's feet to the fire and start getting a little respect.
Go Rush, Go!
There are two reasons I cannot stand McCain.
1. CFR - I believe this, for McCain, is about revenge more than anything--another matter.
2. His hatred of the religious right. When he bashed Falwell and Robertson, two imperfect people who courageously represent my political beliefs (and religious beliefs except for Robertson's faith healing stuff) he really scared me. From the reaction of my beloved fellow conservatives, he scared them too. That's why they went to the primary polls in droves until he was defeated.
These two issues, for McCain, are not seperate, in my opinion. He is angry over the Keating thing, that gave rise to CFR. However, I bet a history check would prove he's felt slighted by the religious right in a campaign too. He wants revenge. He definitely feels slighted by them in the presidential primaries. He wants to outlaw the speech they used to defeat him.
Ego and Power are a lethal combination.
Excerpt:
Mr. President, remember the brilliant address you made to the nation explaining our course of action in fighting world terrorism? I say the same kind of approach is called for with this deceptively named campaign finance reform bill. You enjoy an amazing level of trust with the American people. They trust you. They believe in your honesty and integrity. You could explain to them just why this bill is unconstitutional, and why it ought not ever see the light of day. The First Amendment has just been amended here in wanton violation of the Constitution. . . . . . . .
To me, this is gut-check time, Mr. President. One of the major reasons you were supported over McCain back in the primary season in the year 2000 was your stand against this very bill. Stand up for free speech. Veto this bill.