[imintrouble]

I am not a disruptor but I am concerned about the border and immigration idea President Bush has outlined.

I truly believe he is wrong and in this case is pandering to votes and deals within the walls of government, rather than considering the people of the United States.

I would not enjoy being described as a disruptor for stating this, and President Bush is certainly man enough to allow me free speech even if it is in disagreement with this one issue.

It is, however, a huge, far reaching issue, having a great and negative imact on the American people.

Because of this one future concept, which is inexplicable to the majority of people in this country, he may lose his edge of popularity.

Would I prefer another in his place?

No.

[Owen]

Nothing wrong with criticism. It may influence thought. But there is something wrong with encouraging suspension of donations to the campaign. Or support of the Democrat because "if we hold Congress, it teaches them a lesson". That's sabotage. It's also inaccurate. The same people call the GOP in the Senate spineless. The same people are required to be consistent. If the GOP Senate is spineless, it will not oppose stealth pro-Choice nominees to the USSC -- and make no mistake about it -- there *will* be USSC openings in the next term. Voting against Bush kills unborn children. Period.

An extremist will never get to vote FOR anyone in a general election. That is the nature of the universe. He or she will get to vote FOR someone in a primary, but that candidate will never survive to the general election.

And so, extremists will always find themselves voting AGAINST the worst of the two viable choices. That isn't conspiracy or contrivance. That is the nature of the "political spectrum". It is by definition, not by choice.

There is no GOP primary opposition to Bush this year. That's the norm for incumbents. There are exceptions, but they are just that, exceptions, not norms. There will be none this year.

WF Buckley has the definitive last words on this:

"I support the rightmost candidate who is viable."