Republicans as Democrats: Part II (Thomas Sowell)

Creators Syndicate ^ | February 3, 2009 | Thomas Sowell

[jazusamo]

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[Tax-chick]

I’ve formed the impression that Michael Steele is very sharp. Dr. Sowell seems to think so, too. I hope we’re both right, because there’s a lot to be done before the 2010 elections.

[jazusamo]

I agree and am hoping with you.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

Sigh. My hero, Thomas Sowell. I truly can pick a winner. Sowell is one and Steele is another.

[Tax-chick]

It seems to be standard practice for conservatives to throw RNC mailings in the trash and hang up when they phone. Something has to happen to change that. We need tax-cutting, small-government, pro-security candidates for House of Representatives and the open Senate seats in 2010.

[george76]

Ronald Reagan was excellent. But Bush 41 rarely got it.

Let us hope :

Michael Steele not only knows how to talk, he seems to understand the need to talk.

[Beagle8U]

Good luck building the party by booting out 2/3 of the base in the first week.

[jazusamo]

Michael Steele not only knows how to talk, he seems to understand the need to talk.

Yes, after seeing him speak on FNC many times this last year I believe he'll do a good job.

[RipSawyer]

“When criticizing the current administration, Steele won’t have to pull his punches when going after Barack Obama, for fear of being called a racist.”
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Maybe not but they will call him, “Uncle Tom”.

[Nam Vet]

On the mark, as usual.

Nam Vet

[Vigilanteman]

It seems to be standard pact ice for the RNC to throw concerns of conservatives such as secure borders and national sovereignty in the trash and blow them off when they phone. Something has to happen to change that. We need tax-cutting, small-government, pro-security candidates for House of Representatives and the open Senate seats in 2010.

[jazusamo]

Not much doubt the racists in the RAT party will.

[RipSawyer]

Michael Steele not only knows how to talk, he seems to understand the need to talk.
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Let’s hope so, most Republicans seem to think the truth will be recognized but the dimwits know that perception is truth to most people and most voters would rather believe a well stated lie that sounds like what they want to hear than to listen to any kind of truth.
A lie really does go halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on.

[Mrs. Don-o]

"It seems to be standard practice for conservatives to throw RNC mailings in the trash and hang up when they phone."

I have to plead guilty on that. I know I'm wrong. Somebody kick me in the butt, OK?

I need to at least get on the phone and tell my Representative Phil Roe (R), and my two Senators Bob Corker (R) and Lamar Alexander (R), that I appreciate their anti-porkulus votes.

[TChris]

Wow.

I'm partially disagreeing with Thomas Sowell for probably the first time ever.

As important as being able to articulate the Republican message may be, and as good as Michael Steele may be at doing so, it is still critical that the right message be articulated! If all Michael Steele and the Republican Party have to offer is Democrat Lite, what's the point?

Pro gun control, pro choice, pro affirmative action??? We already have a liberal party; we call them Democrats!

Where's the intelligent, articulate conservative leader hiding? (Hint: There's one who's name rhymes with Kara Falin. Is there another who could be the party leader?)

[Rippin]

While I of course voted for McCain - Palin, I didn’t campaign. I couldn’t get enough energy together. A guy from local Republican party came door to door and asked me a few stupid questions. (Which issues are you concerned about? Education, Iraq, yadayada)

I said “I don’t care about any of that.” He looked all confused. I said I’m concerned about vote fraud and fascism. He looked totally confused. Poor guy walked away happy that I assured him I’d vote the right way.

Republican party simply addicted to accomodation and not prepared to fight.

[Still Thinking]

Ronald Reagan was excellent. But Bush 41 rarely got it.

I misread your post to say that Reagan was excellent but Bush 41 really got it! And I'm thinking back, thinking "Am I forgetting something about that guy?" LOL

[Still Thinking]

I think that’s what Tax Chick was saying. The behavior and policies of the RNC needs to change so that conservatives won’t throw their crap in the trash.

[3niner]

As important as being able to articulate the Republican message may be, and as good as Michael Steele may be at doing so, it is still critical that the right message be articulated!

I suggest you read Ken Blackwell's recent column at Townhall.com. He explains his support for Michael Steele (after deciding to drop his own bid).

Mr. Blackwell was my first choice. Mr. Steele convinced him that he would support the correct policies.

Sometimes a politician's behavior changes with the office. My current Congressman was a moderate, in a previous statewide office. I reluctantly supported him for Congress. He has since exceeded all expectations.