Deliver a Spanking

The Pittsburgh Tribune Review ^ | October 22, 2006 | Colin McNickle

[Conservative Goddess]

I am your typical Republican "supervoter." .... But I'm seriously considering ending that streak this Nov. 7. ...

I'm also a contrarian -- a conservative with libertarian leanings. Combine all these characteristics, then mix in the aggregate Republican record, allow the ire it has created to rise and bake it for a few years and here's what comes out of the oven:

A party base that's mad as hell and no longer willing to rationalize GOP failures. It's a base whose crust grows darker and thicker -- i.e., angrier -- when prominent conservatives and Republicans -- politicians, pundits, radio talk-show hosts and think tankers sensing impending electoral doom -- pop out of their pumpkins and upbraid the watered-on for complaining about being wet.

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...Pay no attention to the recidivists behind the curtain who, once every two years or four or six, make grand promises of fealty to conservative and party principles only to repeatedly fail to deliver. ... What's the definition of insanity again? In this case it's constantly returning Republicans to power and having the audacity to expect different results. And what could be more stupid than that?

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Look, folks, it's time to take a stand. Returning this current crew of Republicans to power will only embolden them to spend more time, not less, off the conservative reservation. This is no time to dance the Rationalization Rumba. It is time for the GOP base to deliver a very big SMACK. It's the only way to start the process of true Republican/conservative reclamation.

Fellow Republicans and conservatives, do what you must on Nov. 7. But I, for one, refuse to yet again enter my polling place, vote for the usual GOP suspects...

It's time for the long-spanked to do some spanking.

[pollyannaish]

Thank you.

When it comes to politics, you have to think about both the micro-picture and the macro-picture.

It is ALL about the strategery.

[Howlin]

When he got a contract with MSNBC?

[RasterMaster]

From his show on TV, I'd thought Pat has joined the DUmocrats.

[Oberon]

You are a fool.

Don't be rude.

[Howlin]

I'm not posting anything; I asked you politely not to Freepmail me again; you didn't honor my request.

[Tamzee]

Really excellent and thought-provoking post. It's all about an effective strategery.

Agreed. I've really been enjoying all of pollyannaish's posts (except ya can't say that 10 times fast LOL).

Terrific analysis paired with exceptional writing talent.

[RasterMaster]

To which I'll add:

Tom Coburn....keeping other senators (DUmocrat and RINO) from building "BRIDGES TO NOWHERE".

[Tamzee]

Would you like us to go back in the archives and post what you guys have posted?

For the love of pete, quit the whining... ya lost. Give up.

[pollyannaish]

Goodness. Thank you. I'm not sure I'm worthy, but I appreciate the sentiment.

We have a good team—it's just in the scope of things we're kind of newbies at the "majority rules" game. The other side had forty years to perfect it (or screw it up as the case may be). We've had twelve and it appears we're headed into ruling party puberty. Blech!

[armymarinemom]

The time to take care of the biggest problem with the Republican party is during convention. Supporting the best candidate as opposed to the incumbent is in the party guidelines. It stinks to high heavens and needs to be changed. It will not be changed by sitting one out.

[Tamzee]

ruling party puberty. Blech!

Yep... DEFINITELY a way with words!!! ROFL

Agreed :-)

[Beagle8U]

I told you what I do to bring about change. It works if you are willing to work hard enough.

Someone that thinks the way to get change is to not vote, is doing little more than convicted felons do.

They don't vote either, and they are just as likely to make changes.

[smokeyb]

For the love of pete, quit the whining... ya lost. Give up.

Afraid I might post them for all to see, eh? Some of them were quite nice. Keep telling yourself you won. Maybe you will believe it. No one won, including you.

[Howlin]

Go ahead and post them; I'm sure Jim would love to see posts he pulled reposted.

DUH.

[WalterSkinner]

..like the comic who pointed out the stupidity of solving racial inequity by burning down your own house and neighborhood...

All I need to do is think about Pelosi in the Speaker's chair--no need to discuss it any further--I'll debate immigration another day...

[pollyannaish]

I'm curious as to why this is all so personal for you. Would you mind sharing?

[edsheppa]

I asked you politely not to Freepmail me again

No, you said you weren't going to reply privately which is why I urged you to make your comments publicly here.

Oh well, if you won't, you won't. Then you don't object to me posting my own private reply to you, do you? Fair warning, I'll take a nonresponse as assent.

[humblegunner]

politicians, pundits, radio talk-show hosts and think tankers sensing impending electoral doom

Like those yammerheads matter.

[smokeyb]

I wouldn't think of posting some of the comments. I would be embarrassed to. But some think that since the evidence was pulled (and not all of it has been) that they can claim to be the abused and never the abuser.

[Howlin]

Actually, I told you if you had anything else to say to say it on the thread because I wasn't interested in continuing the discussion in Freepmail just so you could insult me.