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posted by Justin Oldham
It's a shame that the people who win public office aren't the real powers-that-be. It's too bad they can't be their own men and women. The truth is that today's elected officials are, for the most part, middlemen in a process that has become corrupt. [Edited by Don W]
posted by Justin Oldham
“ . . our political system has been "going wrong" since the founding of the country . . the high-minded idealism reflected in the Constitution doesn't match reality . . weakness of Men has proven to be insurmountable . . the goals set by our Founders have been just out of reach . . If we can hold it together just long enough, we could make it happen.
Let me give just one example. Tonight will see a sitting President make the annual State of the Union speech. We're likely to witness some policy changes that reflect a lot of arm-twisting. We'll also likely see evidence of continued obstinance when it comes to certain things. The changes signaled by that speech will still document faltering steps forward. [Edited by Don W]
posted by Justin Oldham
Does anyone think that McCain might NOT run for President at this point? I'm beginning to think he is having a change of heart. [Edited by Don W]
posted by Justin Oldham
Here's a new question for the panel. How does the President's State of the Union speech factor in to your take on the GOP's chances for '08? Did B43 say enough of the right things to give his fellow Republicans any hope? Did he give the conservative Presidential candidates any useful ammunition?
posted by df1
JO, at this point Bush43 could part the Red Sea [Sea of Reeds?], change toxic waste into wine and go for a stroll down the middle of the Potomac and it would not be enough to help conservative Republicans in 2008 as long as one pair of US boots is on the ground in Iraq. [Edited by Don W]
It is possible for a Republican to win the white house in 2008 if Bush43 does not compound his failures any further. He can still hurt Republican candidates, but he can be of no help to them.
B43 highlighted and promised joint action with Dems in Congress, on
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2) Energy conservation and alternative fuel sources,
posted by Justin Oldham
When he appeared on "Meet the Press" this Sunday, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee announced that he would form his own exploratory committee for the Republican party's Presidential nomination. There are now almost as many GOP hopefuls as there are Democrat contenders.
Here is my question for the panel. How many more Republicans will toss their hat in to the ring, and will it matter?
My gut tells me that some are trolling for quick money. Others are placing their Iraq war bets now. If the Dems are left holding the bag when the withdrawal happens, some of these guys might be thinking of cashing in. What says you? Can any one of these people be taken seriously at this time?
Originally posted by Justin Oldham
When he appeared on "Meet the Press" this sunday, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee announced that he would form his own exploratory committee for the Republican party's Presidential nomination. There are now almost as many GOP hopefuls as their are Democrat contenders.
Originally posted by Astronomer70
why not do the best you can for the country by selecting and backing the most conservative Democrat available...
Originally posted by Astronomer70
Since it is extremely doubtful that a Republican, any Republican will be able to win the 2008 presidential race why not do the best you can for the country by selecting and backing . Make sure your choice of Republicans doesn't really have a chance first though.