I take this report with a grain of salt. Consider the source(s).
That said, W never promised to be a movement conservative. In that sense he was consistent. His record as governor of Texas was not totally Reaganesque, nor did he pretend he was.
I supported and continue to support W for the many great things he came through on. He did not do everything I wanted. He did some things I wish he hadn’t. But man, am I glad he was President and not Gore or Kerry.
I felt the same way about McCain. Where he was solid, he was solid as a rock. I didn’t like some of his positions. But he didn’t pretend to be something he wasn’t. And man, do I wish he was President instead of Obama right now.
Some pundits opined that Obama would be better in the long run because he would inflame America enough to bring about an effectual purge of both lefty and wishy washy centrist politicians. Would America have been incensed enough at McCain’s soft points to oppose as vigorously as they have Obama?
I can say one good thing about the current situation: the acerbic debate has paralyzed the Rat government. It has turned blue dog against true-red lefty. I think this is a significant reason the market is smiling. The gummit, not being able to act any more, is unable to screw things up.
McCain would have sucked as President, but you're right, he'd still be a better President than 0bama.
Very well stated. Both Bush and McCain had good AND bad points, but at least they are transparent about them.
I agree with your post in detail.