Nope.
The time has come for conservatives to say “enough is enough” in a way that the GOP cannot possibly misunderstand. A vote for McCain is a vote for the continuing leftist incrementalism that got us where we are now, and it’s obvious that nothing short of a drastic message will reach the GOP.
Almost everything about this country today is FAR more liberal than it was in 1988, which is when the GOP’s slide to the left began. Enough is enough.
The EASY thing to do is vote for McCain. It’s also the equivalent of a finger in the dike.
On the timing issue, I hear you. There’s an important war on terror, etc. etc. Valid issue, but reality is that there is NEVER going to be a good time to take action that may well put a Democrat in the White House. It is, however, a necessary action.
MM (in TX)
“The EASY thing to do is vote for McCain. It’s also the equivalent of a finger in the dike.”
Hmmm.. Fairly good analogy. But you left something off.
When all you’ve got is a finger to stick in the dike, that’s all you’ve got. If the use of your finger works until real repairs can be made, and if that alone keeps the dike from breaking, well, so be it.
A McCain presidency - particulary if it’s a one-termer - will be a “holding action” for conservatives in general and for Republicans in particular.
Of course, conservative ideas and policies probably won’t be advanced (as in “real repairs” being made above). BUT - the alternative could become the near- or full collapse of the dike, IF we don’t at least keep a finger in it.
Something to consider, in view of your comment....
- John