Posted on 06/05/2002 1:20:54 PM PDT by Stand Watch Listen
Thank you, PKM. That means a lot...I respect you very much. In fact, you are one of my favorite FReepers.
My Goodness.... If this keeps up... Tonight might become a Hallmark Moment on FR... LOL :-)
These Washington druids seem completely humorless. "Hold on honey, I'll be right back ... George Will is telling a funny story!"
While I don't agree with every single thing he does, I still support him, as I agree with easily 75-80%.
Bottom line for me is the size of the federal government. If it grows as a percentage of GDP under his watch, I will judge Bush a failed president. This criterion has the benefit of being objectively measurable, with a well-defined metric. The other pros and cons listed by you and Southack have no objective weighting or metric, and the importance placed upon each will vary considerably from person to person.
IMO, the problem with most people in this forum, is their belief that there is a significant difference between the two parties where the rubber meets the road. Yes, the turbo charged rhetoric suggests a wide gulf in opinion but it is interesting to note that both parties have few differences when it comes to the size of the federal budget, trade or immigration. 3 of the biggest issues in America today. Anyone wondering why this is should take a walk on K Street in DC.
Oh no you don't. I'm not going to let you get away with trying to twist a statement that says that no one should have to pay more than a third of their income in taxes into a statement that says everyone should pay at least a third of our income in taxes.
That comment implies that you are upset that I pointed out several Conservative actions taken by Bush.
Why does that upset you? Is it contrary to your agenda to say anything good about Bush? Are you a liberal who doesn't like to hear about Conservative actions?
True Conservatives should be THRILLED to hear about Conservative actions being taken.
Yet you don't act so thrilled about Post #4.
Hmmm...
It's about Rush.
First, you must understand what his job is. Rush sells ad time for the radio stations that carry his show, the price of a minute of air time is predicated on the number of people listening. People listen to Rush when there is political upheaval in the country, we all listened for the eight years X42 graced the White House with his presence, and used tissues, because of all the political upheaval.
Now, things are quiet, the Democrats can't seem to make any significant dents in Bush's armor, and he isn't banging interns in the broom closet. I am willing to bet that Rush's numbers have been slipping for a while. The majority of us are content with our president, and have turned the dial back to the Oldies station, a little Jay and the Americans is just perfect for that afternoon drive.
Rush then needs to create his own controversy, and unlike some public interest law firms we all know and love, he can't turn to the Democrats for support. So he feeds the fires of the ever-dissatisfied extreme right looking to bolster his ratings, and trying to keep the price per minute of ads on his show, high.
First and foremost, Rush is an entertainer.
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