Spring Of Discontent
You may have noticed, or not, that I haven’t been posting a lot in the past two weeks. Frankly, I’m in a funk.
The whole world looks to be crumbling and, like Glenn Reynolds said recently, I am one of those who has lost faith in the “entire governing class” and feel that it “lacks the seriousness and self-restraint necessary to run a major nation.” One of the main problems, of course, is that the American people do not seem to have the will to fight a world war anymore. And that is scary to me. But where is the leadership to rally this nation when its underpinnings are being attacked by jihadists who eat, breathe and sleep planning how to kill Americans and destroy Liberal Democracy as we know it? And our whiny elitists get upset and scream “impeachment” when our national security agencies try anything to protect us.
Meantime, us peeps are told, don’t you worry now… just go out there and spend your money to help the economy. Well, I have…and, it worked! But yet the Establishment (the Opposition Party and their comrades in the US media) won’t even admit, or give us people credit, for a booming economy. How freaking frustrating is that? And the governing class (Republicans) seem to have been stuck in the mud with spinning tires since November 2004.
The Spring Of Discontent has gotten more visceral for me with the immigration debate. It is mind-boggling that the “governing class” is thumbing its nose at legal Americans and legal immigrants in favor of law-breakers with no more allegiance to the United States of America than Fidel Castro or Hugo Chavez. The fact that Senator Cornyn’s amendment barely passed yesterday in the Senate with a skimpy vote of 50-48 is outrageous and depressing.
“This amendment simply requires an employer to look for U.S. workers first. If proponents of the compromise bill were serious when they say that certain provisions are needed because immigrants do work Americans won’t do, then they would have supported this amendment.”
“America is a compassionate country and we want to make sure we do this immigration reform plan correctly. But one of the things we don’t want to do is hurt American workers. We simply must protect American workers and adjust future work visas to meet the needs of the economy.”
As currently written, the immigration bill pending before the Senate would allow unskilled temporary workers – 200,000 a year – to obtain permanent green cards regardless of whether U.S. workers are available to fill the jobs. The Cornyn amendment would fix that flaw in the pending bill.
Maybe I’ve become one of these conservatives suffering “battle fatigue”? All I know is…. from the White House to Congress, my elected leaders are not governing responsibly. I don’t know what I’ll do in November. My “sitting out” the election won’t matter much because my Rep. Sue Myrick is very good and very tough on illegal immigration. She will win, but maybe my lack of appearance at the polls will send some kind of message.
All I know is… I’m starting to remember why Ronald Reagan was such a strong leader and how increasingly disappointed I am with all of those who followed. It also doesn’t help that the Angry Left is making this nation ungovernable for anyone who follows President Bush. We might as well hand over the keys to Congress to Bin Laden for all they care.
To top this all off, American Idol has really sucked this year.
-Bruce (GayPatriot)
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Bruce, to me it sounds like you are having a period of letting “them” win or get to you… And I am not saying that in a blaming way at all… I can totally relate… Just in ‘playing’ on this blog over 18 months, I have seen levels of ugliness and craziness from certain commentors that are jaw-dropping… And that’s even with me choosing to skip them half the time… I have been constantly amazed at your and Dan’s endurance in what you put up with…
And the timid (that is, awful) leadership we get from the “good guys” who lack confidence and any kind of philosophical consistency, with negative results that inevitably follow; that gets to me too… All I can do is keep living my life; forgiving the world for being how it is, while simultaneously continuing to tell the truth I see, in appropriate contexts… I think it’s all anyone can do (who isn’t in a position to serve in the military or something)…
I am sure bloggers go through natural cycles and periods of burnout, which is what group blogs hopefully address… You should keep going with whatever you’re doing in your life, to the extent that it ‘works’ for you as a living being… and not do it so much, if it doesn’t work for you (or has stopped)… I appreciate everything you’ve given so far with this blog – thanks!!!
Comment by Calarato — May 18, 2006 @ 12:00 pm - May 18, 2006
I’m right there with you Bruce. I don’t think I have felt this hopeless in a very long time.
It was, however, GREAT to see Tony Snow actually get agressive with the WH press corps. It is only a small thing, but a little glimmer of hope is better than none.
Comment by Robert — May 18, 2006 @ 12:02 pm - May 18, 2006
Must be something in the air. Not exactly in a ‘funk’, but I haven’t been to the gym in more than three weeks, and I couldn’t care less. (I am being extra careful with the food.)
A postponed spring, perhaps. (Expecially here in Boston.) The sun has finally come out.
I assume you still have yet to rent An Affair To Remember.
Me, I’m reading a book about the Boxer (not Barbara) Rebellion.
In the meantime — be good to yourself.
Yours,
Julie the Jarhead
Comment by Julie the Jarhead — May 18, 2006 @ 12:18 pm - May 18, 2006
[...] I don't think it gives the Republican party a huge boost to warn of impeaching a President with a 29% approval rating. Things are definetely not all kum-bah-ya over in the Grand Old Party. [...]
Pingback by Blowhard » Blog Archive » Republicans Increasingly Nervous About Midterm Elections — May 18, 2006 @ 12:55 pm - May 18, 2006
Sometimes pausing before writing is a worthwhile exercise.
Like Blowhard proves above, your comments will be now taken by the Left and used as a testament to the “lack of resolve and support”, “lack of will”, “frustration on the right”, “growing sentiments for dramatic change within the ranks” etc.
Kind of like the retired generals calling for Rummie’s ouster… or the pro-choice GOPers asking the President to cut-off his base… or Hollywood making a flick about God or family values or anything remotely conservative.
I think these kinds of posts –where general (and genuine) anguish is vented– does little good except for the writer. And that good vibe is likely transitory and fleeting, at best.
Take some more time off; reflect a bit… grab a copy of Russell Kirks’ “Roots of the American Order” and allow that battle fatigue to disperse. Or go visit the Latta Plantation and recall that it was Republicans who ended slavery, changed the country, and began a noble experiment in civil rights. And remember, you’ve done tremendous yeoman work here… coming back from a bitterly sniping vicious campaign of smears and distortions by the radical GayLeft. You’ve accomplished much; you deserve a little longer break.
Comment by Michigan-Matt — May 18, 2006 @ 1:24 pm - May 18, 2006
Bruce, I’m with you. I’ve been turning off the news shows lately. Too much negative information. But I will say I had this same feeling during the second Reagan term. And during the end of Newts reign. A daily negative blast strategy by the MSM has had its effects on the public and me. Conservatives assume at their peril that simply stating facts and depending on logic will carry the day. It doesnt. I find the lies and distortions, sometimes 10-12 per day, are so numerious, they cant be knocked down before they become part of the assumed “facts”. EX: now 2 of the three phone companies say they never gave customer info to the feds. That’s 2/3 of the front page story of USA Todays domestic spyng blockbuster. The vast majority of Americans still get 15 minutes of news flicking thru tv at night. The most frustrated part of the electorate now are informed conservative bloggers. Conservatives like W arent perfect, but how do you compete? Tony Snow is a great choice but it took this administration 6 years to get to a point where they decided they had to hire more of a salesman, to knock back the jackels in the MSM.
Comment by Gene in Pennsylvania — May 18, 2006 @ 1:27 pm - May 18, 2006
I know the feeling, GP. Especially over the past month or so, I’ve been feeling battle fatigue.
However, I suggest some very famous reading material, written by someone who knew a situation not unlike ours — and whose ringing prose has been an inspiration to me to continue.
Comment by North Dallas Thirty — May 18, 2006 @ 1:30 pm - May 18, 2006
“Like Blowhard proves above, your comments will be now taken by the Left and used as a testament to the “lack of resolve and support”, “lack of will”…”
Hey – if the world’s Blowhards want to grasp at straws to build a self-congratulating, self-deceptive picture of what is going on in the Right – making themselves loonier and more out of touch with reality than ever – give ‘em more straws! You saw how it worked out for them in 2004.
Comment by Calarato — May 18, 2006 @ 1:36 pm - May 18, 2006
For such times in our lives we are given the quiet joys of nature. Go to the woods, or to a conservatory. Let your mind just absorb the beauty and the serenity. This time of contention is transitory, but the world’s joys endure.
Those who suggest turning off the news are spot on!
Comment by Kitty — May 18, 2006 @ 1:56 pm - May 18, 2006
When President Hillary starts using her vast new powers of presidential authority, it won’t be the “Angry Left” that have made things ungovernable. The Republicans have been in power for over 10 years in Congress. And almost 8 years in the Oval Office. They are the “Establishment” and have been so for quite some time. As far as the War on Terror goes, why should they worry about that when they have the FMA to pursue as if gays and lesbians were the most serious threat this country has to face?
Instead of blaming the “Angry Left” or the establishment or the media, try a mirror instead. You should be pleased Bruce. The people whom you have probably wanted to be in power for the last 20 years are now in charge of the country. Who put them there?
Comment by Patrick (Gryph) — May 18, 2006 @ 1:58 pm - May 18, 2006
vote libertarian. end the welfare / warfare state.
government spending this year: 2.8 trillion dollars.
Comment by lester — May 18, 2006 @ 1:59 pm - May 18, 2006
Look to our primary this last Tuesday in Pennsylvania. We’re still celebrating.
Comment by rightwingprof — May 18, 2006 @ 2:14 pm - May 18, 2006
right on I hVE FELT THAT WAY FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. I really feel like we are losing it in a big way. Our leaders do not care about the country but in their own power. And see no hope on the near horizon for us.
Comment by Michael Thornton — May 18, 2006 @ 2:21 pm - May 18, 2006
“I have seen levels of ugliness and craziness from certain commentors that are jaw-dropping…”
Finally look in the mirror?
Comment by hank — May 18, 2006 @ 2:32 pm - May 18, 2006
I disgree with the commenter who chastised Bruce for venting. I popped by here today after not visiting for awhile, and it meant a lot to me to read about his feelings of dismay and being discouraged. I feel the same way! I have been reading a lot of political blogs lately and getting really depressed. I am much more depressed by the moonbats in our country and across Europe than I am by the terrorists and Islamic crazies.
I have been following this poor Iranian teenage girl’s story (please, everyone, go visit the website and sign the petition to save her life)
http://save.nazanin.googlepages.com/home
And I am so upset at the deafening silence of our “feminists” and our “human rights activists” regarding the plight of this young teenage girl.
There were also two teenage homosexual boys who were just recently murdered in Iran. One of their families exposed that they were a couple, and they were executed based on some trumped up rape charge (as if men are ever executed for rape in Iran!!!!) I want to know, where is the liberal gay community’s outrage over this? The majority of gays and feminists are too busy aligning themselves with Islamists and other Bush and Christian haters to show any integrity to their causes.
I’m one of those liberals-turned-conservative, and I keep thinking — if I can see the light, why can’t the others? I guess for the first time in my life, I am realizing how truly cowardly and hypocritical MOST people are, and it is very frightening to me right now. Also have lost faith in leaders across the globe.
Anyway, Bruce, you made me feel somewhat strengthened by this post, just simply knowing that I am not alone.
All the best. Gd save us all! (Well, not the moonbats . . .)
Comment by ladybug — May 18, 2006 @ 2:34 pm - May 18, 2006
#14 – hank, your spite right there speaks for itself… but if really you must know: I did indeed have you in mind among some others. You have been one of the special loonies, hank. Cheers!
Comment by Calarato — May 18, 2006 @ 3:00 pm - May 18, 2006
As a lefty, I must say that, regardless of the fact that I disagree with many of the conservative views (but not all), I still empathize with Bruce and his frustration with our elected officials. I have some of the same frustrations, as we all do, and he has every right to vent. God knows I need to at times (hence my phoenetic blogname). GP, I would follow MM’s suggestion and take a little more time off, and take a longer break from the msm. They get on my nerves too the way they hype every issue exponentially for ratings and braodcast w/so much bias.
As a side note, I appreciate your allowing most of our posts to remain on the blog without deleting them, no matter how far left/right the oppinions may be (some very colorful). By doing so, it proves that you’re a true advocate of freedom of speech. Kudos! (some of the liberal blogs I read have NO right wing oppinions posted on them, which means that the blog owner deletes them. That bothers me). I think your post topics are very interesting and thought provoking, with most targeting the most pressing current events affecting us. Keep up the good work (after a little more R&R ‘-)
Comment by ndtovent — May 18, 2006 @ 4:19 pm - May 18, 2006
Regardless of political fortunes, the Ship of State will sail on.
The Party in the White House has had, at least since Adams #1, its loony supporters and its looney detractors.
Relax.
Wait.
Comment by Gene — May 18, 2006 @ 4:39 pm - May 18, 2006
A 10-8 party line vote today to move the FMA forward… And which party, exactly, is anti-gay? It is quite discouraging. Put a smile on my face and let me see how y’all spin it.
Comment by jimmy — May 18, 2006 @ 5:37 pm - May 18, 2006
#12. You assume that most people voted for ideology. What the research shows is that PA voters were simply angry about the raise that office holders gave themselves. Chester County, heavily Republican, seated a Democrat.
Comment by jimmy — May 18, 2006 @ 5:40 pm - May 18, 2006
A 10-8 party line vote today to move the FMA forward… And which party, exactly, is anti-gay? It is quite discouraging. Put a smile on my face and let me see how y’all spin it.
Easy answer, jimmy; you and yours have made it clear that banning gay marriage is not antigay.
Comment by North Dallas Thirty — May 18, 2006 @ 6:16 pm - May 18, 2006
#21. Right. That’s why 8 votes are on the other side.
Love,
The Stupid and Slutty Whore
Comment by jimmy — May 18, 2006 @ 6:26 pm - May 18, 2006
“Be loyal to your family, your clan, your friends, and your community. Let the nation-state go hang itself.” -edward abbey
Comment by lester — May 18, 2006 @ 6:32 pm - May 18, 2006
Bruce,
Well said and you brilliantly captured my feelings of frustration as well. Sadly, in a democracy, the electorate gets the leadership it deserves and wants.
In this fatuous day and age, it appears that most Americans are still not aware of the nature of the struggle we ARE IN–LIKE IT OR NOT.
I guess we will need a few more swift kicks in the ass to focus us. In the meantime, it is sure hard to find real leadership in these perilous times.
Hang in there.
Comment by Scott — May 18, 2006 @ 7:01 pm - May 18, 2006
#21. Right. That’s why 8 votes are on the other side.
Those are the ones who think the FMA is unnecessary because of the state bans on gay marriage that they support.
Furthermore, you might want to read Arlen Specter’s statement:
Not all those who voted “yes” support the amendment, however. Specter said he is “totally opposed” to it, but felt it deserved a debate in the Senate.
Now you just keep shoveling your money to your homophobe friends like Howard Dean and John Kerry, jimmy; just leave us out of it.
Comment by North Dallas Thirty — May 18, 2006 @ 7:53 pm - May 18, 2006
Cal on The Star Spanged Banner:)
“It’s easy to sing. The lyrics still refer to “my Lord”, but note the generic grammatical construction there. It carefully avoids “The Lord” which would carry Christian overtones, thus allowing the liberal to mentally substitute their own choice of Lord.”
“The Star Spangled Banner also being musically one of the best-written, memorable and inspiring tunes around.”
lol
Cal on being challenged
“I’m really the same as always. So I know hank’s comments on me are not really on me. Having a wildly oscillating view of somebody is a psychiatric symptom, in fact, but I can’t remember the name. ”
“Hank has felt off” to me for awhile, in the following way. – One day I’m Satan (to hank). The next day I’m “really balanced”. Then I’m Satan. Then I “have a lot to offer”. then I’m Satan.”
Really? Where did I ever call you “satan”? Prove it.
“Deal with your rage, hank; don’t blame me the low content / quality of your own posts, or for pointing out the obvious.”
Yeah , you sound very stable.
I do hope that when you graduate and go out into the real world, you pursue a career in music. It’s a realm where have some small influence, and I will be your worst nightmare.
Good luck pal
Comment by hank — May 18, 2006 @ 7:55 pm - May 18, 2006
Congressional Primaries.
Its starting to suck, but we need to carry it. And not with softies.
PA just did alright.
Comment by jdavenport — May 18, 2006 @ 8:43 pm - May 18, 2006
#25. Ten Republicans vote for it but they are against it? Extremely logical. They voted for it while against it, huh? 10-8 and all you have is “Howard Dean is a homophobe”? Those ten don’t like you, don’t care about you, and just voted against you. Eight did not. Specter’s got some nice talk, but funny how he walks…
Comment by jimmy — May 18, 2006 @ 8:56 pm - May 18, 2006
[...] Center-Right Fatigue Both Instapundit and Gay Patriot have posts about frustration with political leadership. I think both of them raise points that need to be addressed. [...]
Pingback by Snarky Bastards » Blog Archive » Center-Right Fatigue — May 18, 2006 @ 9:25 pm - May 18, 2006
A very interesting post, Bruce. In many respects, you speak for a lot of us.
The administration seems tired and aimless. And if the Democrats take control of either house of congress, the Republicans in charge have only themselves to blame.
For the first time since he’s been president, I didn’t even listen to President Bush’s address Monday on immigration. I knew he couldn’t inspire or assure me and, sadly, I’ve reached the point where I don’t believe he’s committed to what he says.
Comment by Trace Phelps — May 18, 2006 @ 10:30 pm - May 18, 2006
Bruce, it is a bit sad to see ya depressed over the current state of political affairs, but Coach Boone said to Coach Yost, “welcome to my world.”
I’ve long since given up on politicians doing the most good for the most people. If they are not too entrenched in their positions, then they take the safe route and vote for something they don’t necessarily believe (democrats and the patriot act comes to mind) or they bring something they don’t exactly agree with to debate (specter and gay marriage amendment) to inspire the party faithful.
Rest assured though their will be no major swing in either the house or senate make-up this fall, my boy Ken is smart enough to know that you got to appeal to voters locally, while the gang that couldn’t shoot straight will try to appeal to some national mood shift without providing a clear cut answer for why they are the better party. The result an election where the winner is always going to be the devil that you know.
On the plus side, I am bucking up. Last year the governator went to the ballot box with a bunch of initiatives that were dismissed in their entirety. Lesson, we don’t care about your internal bickering, we sent you and the statehouse to Sacramento to do a job, to work together, to get stuff done. So far so good.
Now if only those bozos in Washington could only learn to work together. Where is ol’ Doc Seuss when you need him.
Comment by ralph — May 18, 2006 @ 11:03 pm - May 18, 2006
“United we stand. Divided we fall.”
Is this quote taught anymore?
If your answer is no then you know we have been infiltrated deeply.
The brain washing of America has been underway for decades.
We must stand united in defending our country from all who threaten our sovereignty or suffer.
Comment by Dave — May 19, 2006 @ 12:00 am - May 19, 2006
#30 – Re: the immigration debates… I’ve been glad to see the Senate adding some “fence” to their package, and acknowledging the importance of assimilation and immigrants learning English…
On the other hand, the tenor of the debate is just crazy; Harry Reid calling the acknowledgement of English “racist” (huh????)… and many other disappointments.
They just don’t get that in an age of terrorism, and of overwhelmed public services, we (America) MUST have control over who comes into the country, and whether they are going to be loyal to the country.
Comment by Calarato — May 19, 2006 @ 3:22 am - May 19, 2006
ladybug #15, I didn’t mean to “chide” Bruce –that would be presumptive of me given this is his shared blog, his platform, his shared outlet for speech and opinion. I was once presumptive with GrampaGryph and the welts from the resultant tongue lashing still haven’t healed.
What I was trying to do was remind him that, just like the words of politicians, the words on blogs can be taken by snarky philosophical opponents and used against the greater good… in fact, after I commented on that point, another left-of-center blog tracked Bruce’s post to make yet another erroneous point about the Right in decay and confusion and disenchantment with W.
Words have consequence. Ideas have consequence. Actions have consequence. It’s a lesson any political candidate learns in Campaign 101 class or they feel the sting of the lesson in very short order.
Will W read Bruce’s post and change his conduct with tomorrow’s dawn? Of course not and Bruce didn’t intend nor expect that… but the GayLeft does like to use adverse commentary by strong W supporters to impeach the Prez and his Party. Sometimes not giving voice to some ideas is a pragmatic, useful concept in the political commentary arena.
Comment by Michigan-Matt — May 19, 2006 @ 9:55 am - May 19, 2006
Hey there Bruce,
I couldn’t agree with you more, living here on Capitol Hill has become tedius and tenditious…I no longer watch my president speak… for he no longer speaks to me… although I can’t avoid the news shows for my dear husband is a political wonk… it doesn’t feel as if true conservatives have any say…
in anything…
anymore…
that said, I can’t abandon my party, staying home only gives the angry left more room to manouver… even if my vote barely registers within the confines of what my husband and I call the PRDC… People’s Republic of the District of Columbia… If I don’t cast my vote then I have no right to complain…
Comment by jonathan — May 19, 2006 @ 10:35 am - May 19, 2006
#33 continued -
This is what bothers me about the Harry Reid stunt (or others) – how it ties into Bruce’s post -
Here is the country / Senate trying to grapple with a large problem; and all that Reid (or Senator XYZ) can do is to try to mislead people: spreading irrational (disprovable and malicious) accusations for political gain. That goes to the Glenn / Bruce comment about a “governing class that lacks seriousness.”
For the worst GP commentors I’ve seen, substitute “emotional gain” for political.
I’ve worked super hard in my day and done the world good, and I will again… but these willfully irrational / malicious people make me think “Ugh – is THAT who I did it for? God help us.” And that thought (or reality) is depressing.
Comment by Calarato — May 19, 2006 @ 10:43 am - May 19, 2006
Simply? I see you neither know anyone here, nor have talked to anyone here. No doubt you got your idiotic spin from the WaPo.
Comment by rightwingprof — May 19, 2006 @ 11:47 am - May 19, 2006
#37. No, sorry. My family is all over the state and I speak with them often. In fact, I have the deal with Verizon where I get unlimited long distance just to do so. And then there are these things called trains and planes which get me there quite often. The “WaPo spin” thing doesn’t work. Try again.
Comment by jimmy — May 19, 2006 @ 12:43 pm - May 19, 2006
Ten Republicans vote for it but they are against it? Extremely logical. They voted for it while against it, huh? 10-8 and all you have is “Howard Dean is a homophobe”? Those ten don’t like you, don’t care about you, and just voted against you. Eight did not. Specter’s got some nice talk, but funny how he walks…
What they voted to do was to move the bill out of committee and onto the Senate floor for debate, which was exactly Specter’s point.
No doubt there ARE some Republicans who support it, as well as Democrats. But let the vote be tallied.
Meanwhile, I notice how defensive you are over Howard Dean being called a homophobe. I’m just applying your own rule, jimmy; anyone who opposes gay marriage and supports legal measures to strip gays of rights is a homophobe. You just live in the Democratic plantation world where homophobia is actually “pro-gay” and “gay-supportive”, like you and yours constantly chant when Dems support it.
Comment by North Dallas Thirty — May 19, 2006 @ 1:29 pm - May 19, 2006
It seems increasingly typical of left-liberals to want an idea, good or bad, to be strangled BEFORE it can come up for public and democratic debate.
In this case, it is admittedly a bad idea – the FMA.
And in this case, jimmy’s desired method of strangulation (i.e., of preventing debate) was to bottle it up in committee – as opposed to the more common left-liberal method of relying on a judicial fiat.
jimmy, do take another look at this earlier discussion of the subject, OK?
Comment by Calarato — May 19, 2006 @ 1:50 pm - May 19, 2006
Sure, you do. And I bet you’re a decorated war hero who loves Cindy Sheehan. Or a life-long Republican who’s now a Kos kid.
Right.
Comment by rightwingprof — May 19, 2006 @ 2:44 pm - May 19, 2006
#39. 10-8. Eat it.
On Dean as homophobe: not defensive at all. I found it hillarious that all you have to say when you look at 10-8 is something about Howard Dean. You have nothing to say about the 10 Republicans that voted yes, except that some of them vote for something that they are personally against. Fascinating.
#41. No, actually, I’m an independent. Partisans like you make me ill. I’m not a decorated war hero, I don’t love Cindy Sheehan, I’m not a life long republican, and I don’t read Kos that much at all (maybe once a week, if that). But most of my family lives in PA and I speak with them often. They don’t live in Chester County, but most of those life-long Republicans just voted Democrat. Any other imputations you would like to make?
Comment by jimmy — May 19, 2006 @ 3:08 pm - May 19, 2006
jimmy, I think RWP was asking that as a rhetorical question… from time to time, it seems that ex GOPers or ex-W supporters or ex-WOT advocates “appear” out of the blue to take issue with some policy or idea and employ those “covers” to lend credibility to their otherwise left-of-center claims.
BTW, partisans aren’t all bad. Its largely the armchair politicos who are destroying and poisoning the well of civic discourse… not the partisans. You know, those guys who spout off in order to inflame, incite… or the politician who regularly serves up red meat to the rabid crowd of party hacks just to keep the loyal dogs salivating.
Comment by Michigan-Matt — May 19, 2006 @ 4:47 pm - May 19, 2006
It was more than a rhetorical question. Having family in PA does not in any way qualify one to speak authoritatively on the reason for a primary — or lecture someone who does live in PA and speak to many, many people in the course of a day on the reason for the primary.
As the frogs say, eet eez to laugh!
Comment by rightwingprof — May 19, 2006 @ 6:07 pm - May 19, 2006
On Dean as homophobe: not defensive at all. I found it hillarious that all you have to say when you look at 10-8 is something about Howard Dean. You have nothing to say about the 10 Republicans that voted yes, except that some of them vote for something that they are personally against. Fascinating.
That’s because, jimmy, Howard Dean points out just how hypocritical your whining about “10-8″ is.
Howard Dean makes it obvious that you don’t think amending constitutions or creating legislation to strip gays of rights, as he has advocated and as the candidates he has supported as DNC head have advocated, is homophobic. What he shows is that your definition of “homophobia” is based, not on action, but on party affiliation; Republicans always are, Democrats always aren’t.
Comment by North Dallas Thirty — May 19, 2006 @ 6:32 pm - May 19, 2006
#44. Why don’t you try reading what you wrote in #37 again? Do you teach at a community college?
#45. Keep chewing.
Comment by jimmy — May 20, 2006 @ 4:17 am - May 20, 2006
If you’re going through hell, keep going. ~Winston Churchill
Chin up, shoulders back, eyes forward. We need people like you to help steer us thru the murky waters.
You offer others an invaluable service: knowledge.
Vera offers you her support and encouragement.
Comment by Vera Charles — May 20, 2006 @ 12:12 pm - May 20, 2006