One poster accused Rush of losing whatever skill he had at understanding the political zeitgeist and the political context.... and....never having anything uplifting to say, just whining all the time.
It's about time we all started whining (and preferably loudly and long), because those who hold the federal (executive, legislative, and judicial) reins in this country are not listening to those of us who know what their power is supposed to entail (and where it should end). Not only are they not performing that relatively small list of services which they are called to do, but they are, instead, doing all manner of things which they are forbidden to do by the very document which serves as their blueprint.
I stopped listening to Rush many months ago, so am not really familiar with his latest pet peeves, favorite sports stories, cigar recommendations, or causes du jour. But, from the sounds of it, I may have to begin listening to him again (or at least begin re-testing the E.I.B waters).
As for Mr. Limbaugh losing whatever skill he had at understanding the political zeitgeist and the political context....There's entirely too much political everything being considered these days (zeitgeist and context notwithstanding). It's time to put political considerations aside and start focusing on two concepts....and two concepts only: (1) reclaiming a consitutional republic form of government, and (2) survival.
No more sitting back and stroking one's figurative beard and deciding what the (so-called) civilized thing to do is. America is concerning herself with (so-called) civilized behavior moreso than she is with her own, and the free world's, survival.
Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya, Egypt, North Korea, Saudi Arabia....political correctness, concern for world opinion, the practice of global civility (and maybe even the valuing of human life and liberty) are not a part of their lexicon. So, at least during these most perilous times, neither can they (other than the life and liberty thing) be a part of ours.
This country is desperately in need of Reagan-esque leadership (the kind that places America first, and governs based on right rather than politically correct, or politically expedient, decision making). Such leadership is not forthcoming from G. W. Bush.
The man is seeking a negotiated peace with people who believe their destiny is to kill those who do not share their religious (*cough*) views, and who will not stop the killing until their neighbor state (who merely wants to be left alone) is eradicated.
The man is preaching conservative governance, and then supporting or signing every unconstitutional/pork-laden/liberty-destroying/dollar-hungry bill that is brought to his attention or laid upon his desk. Not one veto since taking office a year and a half ago. Not one.
All one needs to do is take a good look at Bush's stance on the (either already signed by him into law, or pending) education bill....farm bill....partiot act....homeland security....campaign finance reform....immigration.... federalization of airport security....healthcare entitlements....Hardly anything contained in any of them that promotes government the likes of which the founders envisioned. And lots of big-government spending and regulating which will result in increased federal power over the states and individual citizens, the greatest increase in federal government spending in history, and more incremental loss of God-given, constitutionally-insured liberties for all of us.
I'm not (nor are most of the other 'whiners' on this thread) a Bush hater. I voted for him, and will again, if he once again represents the lesser of two evils. Those on this thread who are using that term fail to see the difference between hating a man and voicing the fact that you are being betrayed by him.
My friend (he who alerted me to this thread :) calls Bush's political philosophy of governance 'stealth conservatism' --- it's there, but you can't see it, touch it, taste it, nor feel it. I think he's got it nailed.
He's winning in his foreign policy postures as his administration is breaking the code of the "evil doer" network and he will eventually successfully bring them down. And in the meantime, domestically, he has developed a much more modern playbook that certainly has successfully blocked and muzzled the old left's stale and predictable political maneuvering. Each time the left gathers strength to rise up with over confidence, Bush easily swats them away like pesky mosquitos.
The fact that some of the twists to the left and slides to the center domestically are like rubbing salt into the wounds of conservative principles and visions.
Beats me, though, really what is going on, but in the final analysis, IMHO, President Bush is thinking long range and lasting legacy in his ardent and fervent protection of America against the "evil doers" and thinking short term on the domestic perhaps to get us into the election with a winning opportunity to win stunningly more republican seats in Congress.
It is not as easy to frankly know what is going on, as Rush states, we aren't in planning meetings with the President, and without him actually sitting down and telling conservatives just what the heck is going on around here, who knows? But, he is perfectly clear about the present dangers America faces from her enemies. Even most of the left is aware of this first and foremost fact after picking themselves up again for their next attempt in trying to lower the President's popularity. To date, they have failed miserably.
I caught about 10 minutes of Rush today and heard mention that this Global Warming report was sent to the UN (?) last week
Is that true?
Because if it is, I'm wondering why we didn't hear about it until yesterday.
Was there a story that I missed or that got buried?
I thought Bush had integrity when I voted for him. I was wrong apparently. I'll have to start calling him "Revolving Door Jorge."
I find it truly amazing that there is still anyone who believes that Dubya is conservative.
At least I don't have to accept any responsibility for Dubya's liberal actions. I didn't vote for him.
And some of you Bushies were on my case recently in here for doing the same thing.
I voted for Bush, but I didn't vote for him to give away the entire ship to Daschle.
Tonight on at RadioFR! June 6, 2002
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