Posted on 02/21/2010 12:51:59 AM PST by americanophile
It took only the single tap of a computer key, and just like that I'd exited the Republican Party after 30 years of active membership. The context might sound impulsive, but I'd been thinking of becoming an independent for a long time. I just hadn't expected that a trip to renew my driver's license would mark the end. Just before my photo was snapped, I was asked if I wanted to register to vote. For me, the question was borderline offensive. I first registered after turning 18 in the spring of 1980 and haven't missed an election since. And I'm not just talking presidential races. I mean all elections. Congress, town council, school board, whatever.
"I'm already registered," I offered. Next came the unexpected question of whether I wished to change my political affiliation. I'm not sure why that is asked of someone renewing a driver's license, and I question whether it is even appropriate for most. But in my case, it was the only impetus I needed.
Years ago, I grew tired of having my television or radio introduction accompanied by a label, with some implied expectation that what would then come from my mouth were the party talking points. That was me 26 years ago, when I was the youngest elected member of the state delegation to the Republican National Convention, but not today. I'm not sure if I left the Republican Party or the party left me. All I know is that I no longer feel comfortable.
The national GOP is a party of exclusion and litmus tests, dominated on social issues by the religious right, with zero discernible outreach by the national party to anyone who doesn't fit neatly within its parameters.
(Excerpt) Read more at philly.com ...
Didn’t this jerk endorse Obama?
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Enthusiastically.
This guy is a total dweeb.
“Didnt this jerk endorse Obama?”
I think so. This schlub used to sit in for O’Reilly on the radio and that’s where I first heard of him. The last time I heard him he was busy fitting the knee-pads to Lewinsky oBama!
He probably wants to pickup where Err America left off.
Tater
Looks like it to me
Another quasi-libertarian liberal leaves the party.
I first heard about this bald-headed stooge when he sat in for Glenn Beck when Beck was still on HLN.
How can you call a Specter supporter a libertarian?
I am not all that committed to belonging to a particular party.
If the party doesnt represent me I can still belong and vote for someone they do not hold as their candidate.
Right now I do not like what the GOP is doing with their RINO leadership. If they do not give me a candidate I can stand behind, I will vote against tham. It’s that simple.
If you complain of partisanship in the Congress and then vote for whatever the GOP places before you no matter what then you are a part of the problem.
I expect Conservative candidates, and by damn I will get them or the party can KMA.
Good rittance Jackass,dont let the door hit you in the ass on the way out .
To restrictive ? Its called being an American.Im sick and tired of all these Jackasses telling me because I believe in the Constitution or Family Values that I AM AN EXTREMIST!
Answer me this,when the next Presidential Campaign Begins and the Candidates apply to be on the Ballot in all the States and the Boards who control who gets on the Ballot ask for That Persons Birth Certificate are they Right wing Extremists?
I believe I speak for the majority of humankind when I say,
“I give not a single flying f*ck about the party affiliation of this self aggrandizing radio putz.”
You're right. And thank you for speaking for me. I'm a little tired this morning.
He recently interviewed him on his radio show
Some people calling themselves “libertarians” are actually liberals. They are the ones that put dope and prostitution before smaller, leaner government.
You’re saying dope and prostitution is a result of larger government?
ya know, the libertarians have far more in common with conservatives than libs......it is the social issues that I have a problem with libertarians...and only one of h
those issues...and with the isolationism inherent in the party.....
CPAC....Commies Playing At Convervatism
I’m saying that too many libertarians put dope and whores ahead of smaller government.
Hence the phrase “We should legalize dope and tax it”. Are Libertarians in favor of more taxes? Are we not taxed enough?
Smerconish is worse than a drama queen. He is a complete suck-up to those in power. He would have former Philly DA Lynn Abraham on his radio show and gush praise for her, knowing FULL WELL that she abused the power of her office to prosecute Don Adams for assaulting the fists of Teamsters with his face, in a blatant attempt to get Adams to not go after those who actually assaulted him. The trial was basically laughed out of the courtroom by the judge, but Abraham suffered no consequences when she should have been removed from office for malicious prosecution. And Smerconish just ignores that malfeasance. Tells you all you need to know about him - he has no core principles, and is only in it to promote himself.
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