Jim, at the risk of being banned, I'm going to tell you how I really feel. If I am banned, I'd first like to thank you for the political home for these many years. It's been nice. And, if I may ask one boon, if you do ban me, leave this post up for others to read, if for no other reason than a favor to a FReeper who was in good standing up until Rudy announced his candidacy.
I find myself unable to remain silent while the owner repeatedly posts hysterical vanities, confuses political terms (socialism has zip to do with gay rights Jim) and resorts to lame and juvenile insults (Rooty tooty fresh and fruity) knowing that since he's the boss that no one will challenge him on it.
Over what? A Republican candidate for his party's nomination for the upcoming presidential election. Not just any candidate, but a good man who did wonders for our nation's largest city. He's not a liberal no matter how many times you claim he's a liberal. He's not a socialist no matter how many times you claim he's a socialist. He's not the anti-Christ Jim, he's really not.
He's a tried and proven executive, but of course results are now flippantly poo-pooed with a Musolini comparison about making the trains run on time. I guess when you don't like someone, they're damned if they do, and damned if they don't. If the trains had been late you'd hammer on the lack of efficiency under his watch. The trains ran on time, so it's because he ruled with an iron fist.
If there is any bright light in any of this, it's that you inadvertantly encourage me in that it's obvious that you really do believe Rudy is going to be the nominee unless something miraculous happens. I respect that you're trying to work that miracle for your guy, but I'm encouraged that you seem to believe that it's going to take a miracle.
One final note, just so we're clear. If by some chance we (those who have been supporting Rudy) are proven to have been wrong about Rudy at some future date, it's just that, we were wrong. We're not closet socialists seeking to undermine America. We're not secretly on Hillary's payroll, or recieving sexual favors from prostitutes hired by Dick Morris. We're not anti-Republican, or anti-American. We're just wrong. Whether you want to admit it or not, every candidate, Duncan Hunter included is an unknown quantity until he actually sits in the oval office.
Should you work your miracle, and Hunter send us into a recession as I fear he would, I know that you too will have the stones to stand up and say you were wrong.
~ bookmarking ~
Anyone who talks with young people lately will tell you how horribly right you are.
The constant brainwashing of liberalism has rendered them indifferent.
Socialism, communism ~ meaningless words to far too many.
The candyfication of pop culture has reduced even the election of Presidents to a freakish YouTube side show.