posted by Justin Oldham
McCain now holds a decisive lead over his competitors. Romney's third place finish (overall) is an indictment of his wishy-washy rhetoric.
Huckabee's finish is impressive, for a man with no money and very little organization. Conservatives should be encouraged by this turn of events.
Romney's embarrassment might nudge him in to an early withdrawal. The voters have spoken, and he is clearly not wanted.
McCain can have the rug snatched out from under him if the economy goes bad too quickly before we go to vote in November. It would be ironic if
Obama's rise to power cost his party the White House. Even if he loses, we are forever changed in a positive way. The mere fact that a black man can
go that far in our society says a lot about how far we've come.
1) I agree that Mitt is ***t to use a off-color colloquialism. It is comforting to recall that despite all his money he was beaten by a man on a
shoestring. Of course, I have not seen McCain’s collections since he administered Romney's NH rout but I’d guess he is no longer UNable to feed
his staff at Waffle House.
2) It’s not wise to predict the future. In fact, this - predicting the future - is a stoning offense in the Old Testament. The word translated
“prophet” is as accurately translated “preacher” as in John the Baptist. It is a Christian invention that the OT prophets foretold the
future. End of Religion 101l
3) I see no glory in losing. That is why I’m worried. I am satisfied that the whites will NOT vote for a black on the top of any ticket unless it
would be for a janitorial service. Look at TN’s returns. Look at MO’s returns. Those some-what “liberal” states - liberal is a relative
term, not a real POV - show how white voters will go if a black is at the top of a Dem ticket. Racism is only just under the skin, and you know how
thick the skin is?
reply to post by xpert11
I can’t escape the feeling that Richards may be the wild card VP pick for the dems although more so if Hillary takes first place.
Anyway call me a cynic but I think the tax rebate scheme is just designed to prevent the economy from tanking on Bush watch. From a political stand
point the dems need to delay the package for there own advantage.
Earlier on I also supported Gov. Bill Richardson of NM as the logical best choice for Hillary. A Hispanic person, which minority is now the #1
minority with 14% versus the African Americans at 13%, and being a Rocky Mountain state, where some have predicted the '08 race will be decided, both
auger well for Richardson. OTOH, if it ends as I hope it will, with Hillary in the #1 slot, then she MUST offer the #2 slot to Obama which tradition
says he must accept. (Former Gov. Ann Richards of TX is too old to make the run).
IMO Hillary only ever stayed with Bill for political gain. But given the budget blow out , Iraq and so on I doubt any one would care enough
about Mike has to say because he already comes across as a religious nut. I would also expect his time as governor to come up so he can put out that
he has a more suitable candidate for the job.
1) We don’t know what motivated the Clinton’s to stay together. I can assure you philandering by husbands is as old as time. From what source do
you think Cain found his wife? I’m listening to a book - a public service for the blind and handicapped - about the 1920s. Warren Harding was the
first president in that era, elected in 1920. Harding had a reputation for womanizing before he entered the White House, which makes it all the more
plausible that he suffered his fatal heart attack during coitus with a dazzling young coquette. Years earlier he had been imprudently interrupted by
his housekeeper while having sex with a woman not his wife, on the kitchen table. Hmm? They don't make tables like that anymore.
I’m pretty sure without knowing that Hillary did not condone Bill’s filtrations. OTOH, to raise a daughter is a daunting task not to be undertake
lightly or alone, if it is at all possible to avoid. Regardless, they are the “ideal” couple today. And you can see that Bill is very protective
of Hillary. And she is very cautious how she describes their relationship so as not to give any credence to those who would like to see them
estranged.
The winning ticket must be Clinton and Obama to face McCain and Huckabee.
It is worth noting that my perspective doesn't come from someone who is a party man. Instead I look to the political party's that provide
what I think to be solutions to problems. It just happens that most of these solutions come from the Conservative side of the tracks.
There is hope for you Mr X11, as long as you remain open to discussion. Up here, the GOPs oppose minimum wages, oppose enforcement of wage and hour
laws, OSHA, EPA, and all other rules or regulations that “infringe” on what they perceive as the “right” of capital to be “regulated’ only
by the MARKET. The GOP wants to further reduce taxes on the R&Fs and to abolish the all too scant estate tax. Running red ink shifts the cost of
government to the poor whose children will have to pay off the bonds we sell to China.
Don’t overlook it was the GOP's de-regulation of home loans and banking practices that gave us and the world the current sub-prime mortgage melt
down. The fulfillment of the Reagan Revolution. Much like the Reagan era S&L meltdown, it is likely to cost the taxpayers up here many many billions.
It is already costing us by the Fed going crazy on the overnight rate. JP Morgan says "give US money" and Bernecke gives them money. OUR money by
the way, not his. GOPs are always careful about whose money they give away.
Despite what conservatives tell you, our complex world will not run by itself!
I support all the things the GOP opposes. Why would it make any sense for me to vote for a Republican? Candidates come and candidate go, but parties
tend to be constant and nearly perpetual.
[edit on 2/6/2008 by donwhite]
