That's nice. Do you have a certain "anti-illegal" candidate in mind, or do you simply want to be divisive?
Posted on 06/30/2003 3:59:40 PM PDT by TLBSHOW
The Vast Dubya & DeLay Conspiracy
June 30, 2003
Depending on where you go and in what circles you travel, conservatives are livid with the Bush administration. Some, more so than others, are furious over the size of the federal budget, the failing to rein in any kind of spending, tax cuts for people who don't pay taxes, the Medicare prescription drug benefit, the list continues - and there’s a great deal of head scratching going on.
I came across an Associated Press story over the weekend that attempts to shed some light on what’s happening, which you can hear me read in the audio links below. However, the story seems to imply there’s a conspiracy between the White House and House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas.
Here’s just one excerpt: “DeLay has become the most identifiable representative of the party's right wing, and the two Texans have had a sometimes scrappy relationship. Clashes may become more frequent as Bush moves beyond his current phase of fund raising among loyal Republicans and shifts his attention to the general electorate, analysts suggest. At the same time, Bush and his advisers are mindful that if they go too far, they could alienate conservatives whose support he needs. ‘Bush is carefully picking and choosing his fights,’ said GOP consultant Scott Reed. ‘There's a healthy back and forth between the White House staff and DeLay that is mutually beneficial to both.’”
The story continues to suggest that Bush is telling DeLay to go ahead and stop what he’s trying to do - on purpose. The idea being that Bush can thus claim credit for supporting whatever measure, while DeLay and other conservatives can point to victory for blocking its ultimate passage. A caller later asked: “Isn't this the same strategy that Bush used on campaign finance reform, only he is counting on the Supreme Court to shoot it down?” You can hear my answer below.
I am sorry, but I don't think that people who loved the President suddenly turned against him because of prescription drugs or the farm subsidy. Try another line of attack, because that one isn't going to fly.
That's nice. Do you have a certain "anti-illegal" candidate in mind, or do you simply want to be divisive?
It ain't an attack, it's reality. Please take off you rose-colored glasses.
That's wishful thinking of your part."
Howlin, I'd be willing to bet I talk to as many people every day as you do, and most of those have never heard of FreeRepublic.
The base in Texas is crumbling, and most of it is due to the massive illegal immigrant problem we see everyday.
GW cannot win without the electoral vote of Texas, and that is not a sure thing now, no matter how much you wish it to be.
From the commentary today on "Realclearpolitics.com" --
Despite the disagreements many of the narrowly-focused constituencies on the right have with President Bush, there seems to be an overall appreciation of his character, integrity, and his unwavering commitment to U.S. national security. There also seems to be an understanding that Bush, like Reagan, is helping to facilitate a continued shift toward conservatism in U.S. public opinion.
Today, many conservatives say, American public opinion is shifting their way, so there is no reason to be impatient — or to pressure Mr. Bush into doing things before the election that might hurt him next year.
"The Republicans are looking at decades of dominance in the House and the Senate, and having the presidency with some regularity," Mr. Norquist said. "So if this year the tax cut isn't the one we wanted — no biggie. There's a sense that we can afford to wait."
This tolerance of Bush only runs so deep, of course, and if the economy doesn't enjoy a robust recovery the President can't afford to have conservative groups sitting on their hands next November.
Meanwhile, the upside for conservative groups in the coming election is bigger than ever: if the economy does spring back to life and conservatives come out en masse for the President, it could produce a landslide victory and an historic mandate for Bush and his conservative agenda.
2 posted on 06/30/2003 7:26 PM EDT by My2Cents ("Well....there you go again.")
I'll head over there right after you finish your kool-aid.
Exactly. Which is why a lot of people around here have such a slanted view of what is really going on.
I talk to Republicans AND Democrats who did not vote for Bush last time and they ARE going to vote for him in 2004.
And that says something to me: that he is the president of ALL the people, not just the "PPO conservatives."
How difficult do you think it is to channel money?
Corporations do it all the time.
Please do not call me a liar when I said that I loved this President. I supported him all the way in the war with Iraq and still do.
I just see some things that tells me he is not the Conservative he claimed to be. I can't turn a blind eye to that.
You don't like mine try this one from DoughtyOne
(Vote RIPublican in 2004: Socialism's kinder gentler party: "We will leave no wallet left behind!")
19 posted on 06/30/2003 6:41 PM PDT by TLBSHOW (The Gift is to See the Truth)
You and I agree on a number of issues, but I do not agree with you taking my tagline and throwing it up to Miss Marple.
I am not ashamed of my tagline. If I didn't believe what it said, I wouldn't use it. However, Miss Marple and I had an exchange of views and I left her by wishing her to take care. She was kind enough not to take issue with a tagline I imagine she finds highly objectionable. Out of curtousy I would not have pushed the issue and I'm sorry you did.
Miss Marple, I appologize for that.
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