So, you can see why I take great interest in these comments.
Of course, FReepers know John Judas McCain's overwhelming responsibility for the very things he now says will destroy the Republican Party if they're repeated. And we all know the likelihood of him actually changing his own modus operandi are somewhere approaching zero.
I've said it a thousand times, and I'll say it again: Personally, I don't care one way or another whether the Republican Party lives or dies. I only care whether or not the Republic lives or dies.
“If Republicans use their power in the way I attempted to back in 2004, er, . . . ah, . . . .”
My theory is that the GOP and Dems will eventually merge, and we’ll become a one party state. In which case, neither the Republican Party nor the Republic will survive.
“If Republicans use their power in the fashion, frankly, we did previously when we were in the majority, then I think you will see an emergence of a third party in America.”
Blind squirrel finds an acorn.
And the only way the Republic lives on, is by conservative, constitutional governance. So let’s pray these folks have seen the light. Just don’t hold your breath.
Why Arizona did you re-elect this man?
I don’t care how slimy the other candidate was! Get this old relic out of Washington!
A third party gave us 2 terms for Bill Clinton.
This is a good conversation to have RIGHT NOW, before the new Congress is sworn in. Will the entire GOP, really, grow political backbones/spines and fight for conservative principles on all of the issues, for always, or will they cave to leftists, from both major political parties, on any to all of the issues, for always?
They don't have the stomach to fight for the soul of the GOP, so McCain (who already has zero credibility) is out there throwing up this false flag of self-fulfilling prophecy.
On one issue they'll take a dive and then admit failure and get the Tea Party and 3rd party activists all riled up.
Anyone who falls for this obvious scam has all the intelligence of beer suds. Look, I'm the last person who'll defend and support the GOP but right now we need to keep fighting within the party and keep the RINOs on the run. It will take years for a 3rd party to materialize because both the GOP and the Dems will conspire with one another to keep that 3rd party out of the game.
The way to deal with this is to get active and take over the GOP then kick out those who stray from the platform, a platform dictated by the Tea Party. Being already on the ballot in all the states and having so many State Legislatures locked up now is a valuable asset. There’s no reason why this third party crap should mean that it’s the Tea Party fighting an uphill battle rather than the RINO crowd either moving to the democrat fascist party or starting their own Fence Straddlers Party.
McCain should start now since he has so much experience with being a big compromise sort of guy that he’s always fracturing the GOP. It’s people like him who need tossed out of the GOP, not left in control of the party of Lincoln.
Regards
This town IS NOT big enough for the both of us.The Country Club RINOS will not compromise with the Tea Party. However they WILL compromise with the Liberal Fascists.
As IF. Get out of the way John, we are taking over the GOP!And we are succeeding, which is why John is going around making these self-serving, assinine pronouncements ( Its either them or us!).
Did McCain say “And if we try to ram amnesty down the people’s throats the way we attempted to do ....”
Mccain and Reid were anong the worst offenders, both lining the pockets of their families' real estate operations with millions of Freddie/Fannie backed, mortgage finaced sales of over valued property. That is why both Nevada and Arizona are in the very top of the lists for mortgage foreclosures.
McCain is the quintessential pork barreler.Not only did he see it with his own eyes, HE DID IT WITH HIS OWN EYES!!!
What is your current party registration?
Yeah, John.. If the Republicans screw this last chance up, people will start looking for another party.
It’ll be easier for you though; there is already a party that fits in with your values and principles, and you can join them rather than go through all the trouble of forming a new one. They are called “The Democrat Party”
Thank you for your service McCain.
Now retire, go away.
get a bib, enjoy life.
“In the interest of full disclosure, I’m posting this as the chairman of the third-largest party in the country based on voter registrations...”
Really? And so what are your recent accomplishment?
The Tea Party was just immensely successful, because it did opted to NOT become another 3rd party. Brilliant, and successful
And there is more of the same strategy going forward: TP holds every elected official to close scrutiny.
On case by case basic, they will be challenged and sometimes defeated in the primaries, then elected in the general elections, usually as Republicans.
But hey, Chairman, you knew all that.
The Whig party is gasping for gravitas.
Not too complicated.
As for McCain, actions speak louder than words. He’s been saying a lot of things I like recently...and if he follows through on the same, more power to him. But...I’ll believe it when I see it.
Luckily, McCain is a Senator. He is no kind of a leader. Any leadership or lack of it will come from the House. I agree with Rush on this. If there is a need for a 'third party' the next time around the Republican Party will fill that slot.