Either that, or we are a test market for the DNC on how to divide conservatives.
I had the same thought, reading this latest screed. We know the Dems will do anything. Going head-to-head with Bush doesn't look like a winning stragerey, so if they can sow discord among Republicans...it's worth a try (from their perspective).
The anti-Bush element here are NOT conservatives. They are anti-statist malcontents. They hated Bush 41, they hated Clinton, now they hate Bush 43. They hate America, and they couch it as loving the Constitution and some imagined America that has never existed.
Conservatives who get the job done are solidly behind Bush, and well satisfied with the GOP. 49 million strong in 2000. This FR element consists of dismal old men, losing life and aging gracelessly.
Today I thought he'd be man enough to admit that by signing CFR the Republicans wound up gaining big time. He laughed about it in passing and then went back to bashing the President.
Here is the fallacy of Rush's argument about spending on Rx for seniors.
If he truly believes that the tax cuts are going to bring a huge revenue stream to the government then why should he care if needy seniors get Rx coverage.
The Rx plan has not been finalized, will be voluntary tho, and most likely will go to the neediest seniors.
I think there are medications out for your kind of paranoia, and if you're over 65 I'll help pay for them....soon enough anyway.
OTOH, maybe Rush just scans the political horizon, puts 2+2 together and realizes: "Hey, Conservatives won't like the prescription drug benefit, or sending checks to people who don't pay taxes.. "
And then, viola!
Of course, if you wish to twist common sense & simple logic into some sort of grand conspiracy.. be my guest.
Bush bashing? A trend? Naw, it's bigger than a trend Miss Marple, it's becoming clear this is much larger than a mere trend or minor fad. It's an event, an event that is drawing a whole bunch of real conservatives to an idea of a different party, a party that may decide to put America, it's people and our sovereignty first for a change. A party that's more concerned with our own people and our own borders than those in Outer Mongolia, and a bunch of Somalis.
A party that actually cares about it's people, a party willing to reduce the size of this monstrous, ever growing government, yet keep our military strong. The two beltway parties are driving this country into a ditch IMHO.
This is no passing trend Miss Marple. Trust me, just looking through the daily threads this becomes inordinately clear. The American people are trusting and patient, but those qualities are wearing very thin.