ZOT! Can there be a serious challenge to Bush in the GOP primaries?

John Buchanan is a journalist and magazine writer based in Miami Beach ^ | november 29, 2003 | john buchanan

[Republican Challenger]

I am new to the Free Republic forum, and astonished at the number of comments in only a few minutes. I now entertain high hopes of meaningful dialogue.
Given the utter dismissal of my candidacy, despite my 34 years of journalistic and media credentials -- including serving as CEO of a $3 million a year advertising agency in Los Angeles -- I can only say that 1) my candidacy is serious, 2) I am armed with the facts, which are hard to dispute, in my experience, and 3) I have no agenda other than serving the interests of all the people, not just the few.
We shall soon see whether my message is perceived as having any merit.
I look forward to responding to many more comments and questions.
Thank you.

[gooleyman]

From the Article: "He has failed in his promise to control spending."

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You should have stopped right there. That's the only thing I agree with you on. All the rest of your rant is pure Bull Feathers. In my opinion, George Bush has done everything else right (or as best possible under our system.)

I'm sorry I can't wish you good luck in your campaign because if I get that wish it would be helping the DemocRATS and that's something I have vowed never to do again. Remember it was your namesake Pat Buchannon who hit old man Bush with the "Read My Lips" hammering. I haven't forgiven him for that. And won't.

Drafted by whom?

[Torie]

I'll do you one better. Privatize it. The Postal Service is loaded with inefficiencies

How much do you want to pay for a stamp for a letter to Eagle, Alaska or the Mustang Ranch in Nevada? THAT is the question.

[Slings and Arrows]

Wow, over 60 posts and no ZOT! The mod must be taking a shower. No, I'm series.

[Republican Challenger]

Thank you, Brad, for your honest and truthful response -- the first one I have seen. However, I am troubled that while you believe he has indeed betrayed GOP values, can you explain why you believe there can be no challenge?
Thanks.

[Kaslin]

You're THAT insecure about Dubya??? If so, I can understand why you're afraid of dissent. Too bad, so sad

On the contrary. I am very positive that the president will be re-elected, but I noticed the sign-up date of the poster and his post is very suspicious.

[Torie]

despite my 34 years of journalistic and media credentials

I agree that makes you an expert on everything. I have been continually impressed over the years by the penetrating analysis of the above referenced guild on complex topics. Your guild has taught me everything that I know that is remotely worthwhile.

[F.J. Mitchell]

If you are a Republican Challanger, as you claim, how come you speak liberal democrat?

[inquest]

Despite Bush’s promise to be “a uniter, not a divider,” he has turned Republican against Democrat, rich against poor, Christian against Muslim.

Can you elaborate a little further on what specifically he's done that's resulted in these things, and what you would do differently?

[Republican Challenger]

Drafted by a living legend -- John McConnell, the 88-year-old founder of Earth Day and the Minute for Peace (1963). His friends have included 39 Nobel laureates. Former UN Secretary General U Thant called him one of the great peacemakers of the 20th century.

[CounterCounterCulture]

While I'm not too enthusiastic with non-defense spending under Bush, the rest of this rant is, with all due respect, utter rubbish and I don't have time to parse each nugget (and who knows how long this thread stays up).

As far as a serious challenger to Bush, when was the last time a primary challenger knocked off the incumbent? It's been quite a while. And the machinery of the Republican Party is firmly behind Bush. It's a done deal. Sorry.

[Torie]

The sad thing is all our bon mots are probably headed for the dumpster in short order. :(

[Cultural Jihad]

I am new to the Free Republic forum, and astonished at the number of comments in only a few minutes.

Hence the real reason you are posting here rather than somewhere with more of your ideological slant, such as the graveyard known as DemocraticUnderground.com.

[Amelia]

Drafted by a living legend -- John McConnell, the 88-year-old founder of Earth Day and the Minute for Peace (1963).

Gee, those are great conservative credentials.

Need I add the /sarcasm tag?

[FairOpinion]

Look in the mirror and ask yourself if you really think you can beat the Democrats.

If you have one grain of honesty, your answer will be NO.

Any attack on Bush, especially from a Republican only serves the interests of the Democrats.

You may give a call to Tom McClintock -- maybe the two of you could get together and form a new party.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Bush has about 90% support among the GOP, so, no.

[Torie]

The lack of skill of the trolls continually amazes me. They almost want to reinforce preconceptions. Sad.

[jwalsh07]

No.

[Republican Challenger]

He never acknolwedged that the lost the popular vote and therefore should have reached out from day one to those who did NOT vote for him -- to make good on his promise. Instead, he has used 9/11 to drive a wedge between the corporate ("war on terror") class and the people, in my opinion, as a journalist, whose livelihood is based on fact and not opinion.
I subscribe to classical Republican values thqat date back to Lincoln. In that spirit, I will reach out to voters and find our common ground, not exploit our differences.
It is time to take a stand and define what the GOP stands for now that the US is an unopposed superpower and can shape world policy unilaterally for a generation to come.
That is a serious responsibility that warrants debate, even against an incumbent President.
Do you agree?

[Slings and Arrows]

Drafted by a living legend -- John McConnell, the 88-year-old founder of Earth Day and the Minute for Peace (1963). His friends have included 39 Nobel laureates. Former UN Secretary General U Thant called him one of the great peacemakers of the 20th century.

Ah, of course. Who better to pick the heir of Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan?