I'd have to second that. I was down on EIB for years, complaining that Rush was just a Republican Party mouthpiece. His recent statements have got me reconsidering.
What is so admirable in sincerely principled men is commitment to truth. I sit here in absolute amazement at people who have gone so far as to say that, essentially, "winning" the Senate and "keeping" the House justifies doing just about anything.
Without a doubt, President Bush has done some great and good things since his election, but I think Rush's point (and it's well taken) is that that performance doesn't exempt the President from genuine criticism. I'm totally baffled by people that exhibit barely controlled hatred for those that criticize Bush.
When I get into these combat conversations with Bush zealots, I like to remind them that Bush courted my vote with conservative talk. Having obtained it, am I worthless to him now? (until 2004, I guess)
Anyone who criticizes Bush for the EXACT, and I mean EXACT same things we railroaded Clinton over is now a "hater" and in favor of "Hill and Bill". I know that I"M not saying I "hate" Bush or any such stupidity; I'm saying that I'm genuinely and profoundly angered and frustrated over his recent flip-flop on the Middle East and this massive Farm Bill.
If that makes me pro-Clinton, well then...so be it if that's how folks want to construe it. As for me and my house, we are trying to observe the same principles that caused us to vote for Bush in the first place.
When I get into these combat conversations with Bush zealots, I like to remind them that Bush courted my vote with conservative talk. Having obtained it, am I worthless to him now? (until 2004, I guess)
I could not agree with you more!
And yes, I'll vote for him in 2004, but believe me, this time I'll be holding my nose. As for Rush, he's still the greatest in my book.