[CyberAnt]

I actually care what the Republicans have to say, and I watch every minute of the coverage. When the dems' convention is on, I only watch part of the final night to see who the nominee is.

I am confident the dems say whatever is necessary to get elected, because they have no core beliefs .. but generally, the repubs don't. And .. it's been reported more than once that President Bush has said to his staff .. put politics aside. If he was pandering to the public, he would never say that.

Actually .. your statement is the real BS!

[snopercod]

Please, PLEASE, tell me what the "core beliefs" of the republicans are. I have been unable to pin them down.

Lower taxes? Sure, temporarily...

Balanced budgets. Well, no...

Less government? Less regulation? Absolutely not.

More freedom? "Your papers, please" every time you are forced to fly on an airliner... Massive databases kept on American citizens. (CAPPS II)

Respect for the U.S. Constitution? Bush has personally violated 9 of the first ten Amendments, as well as his oath of office.

Private property? Sure, as long as you do what the feds tell you to do with it. EPA budget increased by 25%. Riparian buffers. Endangered species. Clean air/clean water act all enhanced.

Personal responsibility? No, we will take care of you (Hillary care lite)

Free markets? Sure, as long as they are Chinese and Mexican.

Protect our borders? Not if it will gain us votes among the hispanic community.

Wake up, man.