Posted on 01/22/2008 11:17:25 AM PST by tpanther
i would sincerely be interested in hearing what Ann and Laura would say to that. they have the megaphone, they have the following, and they supposedly loved the guy. Why didn’t they do something about it?
>>>>>The American voters DO suck, and are a bunch of morons.
In September 1996 I was so PO’d at the prospects for the upcoming election that I left the country for 1 1/2 years.
But seeing Clinton’s smarmy mug on the cover of TIME India post Nov 4, 1996 didn’t make me angry at him, it caused revulsion for “my fellow citizens”.
Guess we’ll have to agree to disagree, but I appreciate your responses. Didn’t mean to come across as lumping you personally, but answer this, please.
If most republicans are “good conservatives” why are Fred and Hunter now gone? The problem as I see it is that these days, most people who call themselves republicans aren’t very solid on conservatism.
Conversely, those of us who consider ourselves to be solid conservatives aren’t very solid these days with republicans.
Romney-Thompson vs. Clinton-Obama = Uh oh. But it's not going to happen, so relax.
Romney-Thompson vs. Clinton-Richardson = 2 new Federalist/Strict Constructionist Supreme Court justices!
Romney-Thompson vs. Clinton-Clark = 2 new Federalist/Strict Constructionist Supreme Court justices!
Romney-Thompson vs. Obama-Anything = LANDSLIDE! 2 new Federalist/Strict Constructionist Supreme Court justices!
Ergo, for those of you with the option, work for / vote for Obama over Hillary.
I respect Obama's oratorial skills, although behind them lie McGovernik pisswater socialism (at best). I dig his stage skills under the TV lights the same way I dig Tiger Woods poise.
That said, this country is 20 years away from electing either a woman or an African-American on any ticket, unless they pair up. Fortunately, Madame Cankles is stupid & stubborn enough to piss that away. You're watching it right now.
So much for having the hottest first lady in the nation’s history...
I’m for whoever, wherever necessary to get a broken convention...and a real candidate. Otherwise It’s Hillary with hopes of destroying the DNC.
Now that Hunter and FDT are out, NOW WHAT????????????
If I had to now, 1 Romney beats millions of Demorats any day of the year.
You are very frustrated with people who think like we do and we are just as frustrated with people who are taking your line. A party that was once united behind a common cause is now becoming very divided.
If conservatives go into the voting booth and choose between the lesser of evils nothing will ever change and we’ll keep getting mediocre liberal leaning republican candidates because conservatives are supporting them with their vote. Why would the party change at that point if the sheep are all going to follow them off the edge of the cliff?
This is why we keep getting rhino candidates. They seem to know that instead of taking a stand conservatives will cave in and vote for whatever garbage is presented to them. How long is the threat of “HILLARY” going to be held over our heads? There isn’t that much difference between the remaining candidates and Hillary except for their stance on the war in Iraq. That battle is just about over now. None of those dem candidates once president is going to pull out of there overnight. Reality will set in believe me.
Conservative Republicans must show the party that we won’t vote for liber leaning candidates. I’ve never thought of my vote as just “settling”. I’ve always chose whom I thought would do a good job and supported my choice enthusiastically. I haven’t always been happy with my choices later. I’m choosing the leader of my country not a pair of shoes. And sometimes shoes don’t fit as well after wearing them a few hours as they seemed to in the store:(
Did you ever hear the expression “they had to hit rock bottom?” I’m sure you have and usually people that continue to have problems with substance abuse have people who have enabled them to carry on with their self-destructive behavior. I look at the state of the republican party and our country’s political situation much in the same way. I think we have to hit rock bottom before the American public opens it’s eyes. We haven’t suffered enough yet.
Holding one’s nose is only enabling the republican party to sell conservatives down the river once again and prolonging the inevitable agony. If you vote for the candidate they put up they can only assume that you are very happy with that choice. How else will they know that you are serious about wanting another choice?
Let Americans have their Obama or Hillary for 4 years. The only happy people will be the losers who live off of taxpayer largess.
The country must have a majority of left leaning citizens or things would be different. There doesn’t seem to be much enthusiasm or support for conservative candidates out there.
I won’t waste my vote but I cannot in good conscience vote for someone who I do not believe will be good for my family or my country. I will write in Fred Thompson. If all of the former Thompson voters did that perhaps it would send a message to the Republican party. While it may not accomplish getting him elected it will be a pretty solid statement that there are alot of republicans out there that will no longer put up with being sold out and will not sell their votes.
I do think it is time for a third political party. Conservatives really have no home anymore with the Republican party. Both of the parties have taken a huge step to the left and now a gaping hole remains that is sucking conservatives down into it. I can’t jump in willingly after all of the rest of the sheep. It’s just not in my nature.
And that is the thinking that is behind this conservative granny not filling in the circle next to Romneys name in November. I’ll be at the polls however voting in the local races, choosing conservative judges and candidates for other offices hoping that we can get some momentum going and somewhere in there maybe some cream will rise to the top.
No offense, but you sound like the liberals who promised to leave the US if Bush won a second term.
Fred Thompson’s campaign was horribly managed. He got in late and he came out of the gate very slowly. Personally, I think he should have stayed in until super Tuesday, but that’s his decision. As a party, we’re not even close to our nominee. I get worried when I see conservatives buying into the drive by media’s line about ‘staying home’ if this candidate or that candidate drops out. The election is still 10 months away. Neither party knows their nominee, the doom and gloom stuff isn’t really necessary at this point.
We’re conservatives. Maybe it’s time we all start acting like conservatives.
Businesses exist to MAKE MONEY.
Talk shows exist to get ratings to MAKE MONEY.
Capitalism. Free market.
I’m REALLY hoping you folks can pull it out for him. The media CAN’T ignore FL if Mitt wins it
Tpanther,
IT will be. However imagine this. The American people go for the Clinton Machine again for various dysfunctional reasons, they need to go back to that, even thought it is not healthy.
That is their issue, those that vote for them and not see through them, not mine.
But of concern is the following. The real left nutters will not be satisfied with her, the Daily Kos, DU'ers IMHO they may get ugly. Like a reoccurring skin aliment, the Camo-McVeigh types will pop up again. How can I say this, IMHO the combo of those two elements would make 1968, look like a Sunday Ice Cream Social.
Combine that with economic headwinds that she can't fix will all the tax increases in the world (entitlements) and we have a comedy of errors that would outshine such classics as the movie "The Money Pit" but it wouldn't be funny. I don't mean to have a moment of Shadenfraude, before it happens, but maybe the American Sheeple, not those here need it to wake up.....
They don’t have to cover anyone they don’t want to.
It’s your job as a candidate to have enough of a following that they have to cover you.
That's psychological projection if ever there was such a thing. The biggest problem Hunter Duncan had was his own supporters.
The party can be repaired. Not so sure the whole country can be though.
No, it’s about Fred’s belief in limited government, which no one else shares. The others believe man-made global warming!! Talk about U.N. plans to control people!Bob
No problem. I understand your disappointment. Check Romney’s site out. Find out what he stands for. You’ll feel better.
Conversely, those of us who consider ourselves to be solid conservatives aren’t very solid these days with republicans.
Bingo, and add your Tag line.
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