[hchutch]

So is chasing a pipe dream.

Because that is all that I see coming from the folks who insist on "principle." Guess what, a principled loser is still a loser. And losers in politics have no effect on policy or legislation.

Again, I apologize for bringing REALITY into the mix. How horrible of me to do that as opposed to going for some pipe dream that has NO realistic chance of happening.

[Arleigh]

Because that is all that I see coming from the folks who insist on "principle." Guess what, a principled loser is still a loser. And losers in politics have no effect on policy or legislation.

Spoken like a true Tory. I'm sure that your ancestors were loudly telling the Patriots back in 1776 that indedendence was a pipe dream, and that the savvy political move was to go ahead pay that damn tax on tea (they cut the Stamp Tax, after all. Smart people know when to compromise) and learn to get along with King George...

[SteamshipTime]

Again, I apologize for bringing REALITY into the mix. How horrible of me to do that as opposed to going for some pipe dream that has NO realistic chance of happening.

Don't you worry. Reality will hit. Even moderate Republicans can't repeal the laws of economics.