[JohnHuang2]

Friday, February 13, 2004

Quote of the Day by Beck_isright

[SAJ]

The very minute that anyone, he, she, or it, requires ''bolder, more inspirational ideas'' from government marks the very minute that said anyone has either been lobotomised or else died.

[The American Man]

It’s a double bind! I have been lambasted for criticizing Bush policies(read: you are only helping the “rats”)... policies, that are not only far removed from the traditional conservative position; but also removed from our basic American traditions. Yet, I like Bush and -- more to the point -- can’t stomach the idea of the DemocRats taking the white house. It’s a quandary... what CAN we -- as conservatives -- do?

[nopardons]

Any Conservative, who would allow,through any means (by staying home, voting fringe, or even voting Dem, in order to " teach XXX[fill in the blank ] a lesson " ) a Dem presidential win come November, is not only NOT a Conservative, but doesn't understand politics and has no regard for this nation.

Principles are just fine and dandy things to have...it just also matters what those vaunted " principles " ares and what good it does anyone to cut off one's nose, to spite one's face.

[EGPWS]

Will Bush survive attacks from the right?

Yes.

Next?

[skip2myloo]

"not for big government but for strong government."

Hmm, that's not how I would characterize my preferred kind of government.

"A Constitutional, government accountable to the people," that's what I think the founding fathers would say -- and I agree with them.

[Caipirabob]

Hey look, I'll b*tch and moan over things I don't like, but I always thought that made me at least authentic on my personal views. For the "general good" of all people, however, I can't imagine voting for anything else but GW.

The thing is, GW knows that, too.

[MissAmericanPie]

"Unless he does, he may win the next election at the price of presiding over the political destruction of the conservative movement."

Throw in, and the destruction of the two party system in American with the death of the Republican Party. Which angry, savvy, unrepresented conservitives will attempt to take down with them.

[section9]

Actually, this is a reasoned criticism of Bush by a Conservative who's heart is in the right place and who understands the stakes.

Quite unlike the demented ravings of the Monster Raving Paleocons.

Be Seeing You,

Chris

[foreverfree]

bump

[The_Eaglet]

We could also ask, "Will the right survive attacks from Bush?"

[searchandrecovery]

Will Bush survive attacks from the right?

Amnesty for Illegals, $500 BILLION dollar deficits, and complete support for "free-trade" - what's not to like? Could someone hand me the pork-rinds?

[billbears]

Just how far has President Bush strayed from the conservative mainstream? Last September in the National Review, Ramesh Ponnuru counted the ways:

"Bush has increased the federal role in education, imposed tariffs on steel and lumber, increased farm subsidies, OK'd federal regulations on campaign finance and corporate accounting and expanded the national-service program President Clinton began. Since Sept. 11, he has also raised defense spending, given new powers to law enforcement, federalized airport security and created a new Cabinet department for homeland security. No federal programs have been eliminated, nor has Bush sought any such thing. More people are working for the federal government than at any point since the end of the Cold War."

Well Burkeman, we may have to pick up a copy of NR. Mind you it's just one drop of wisdom in a sea of Frummisms but heck it's a start ;) Although it's going to take more than just a few drops of wisdom to turn that mag back around...

[Swanks]

An interesting variable is: Will Hitlery sit on the sidelines much longer, as the Rats smell blood in the water? What IF the economy continues (what...3.5 years now) to stall, the base gets pi**ed, and a Rat win seems plausable?

If it gets too tight, she runs the risk of a Kerry presidency for 8 years. What-to-do, what-to-do....