Comments Posted By SShiell
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'V' FOR VILLIFICATION: LIBERAL PARADISE, OBAMA NIGHTMARE?
"That’s what Hitler was all about: making sure that people didn’t go bankrupt just because they got sick."
And a panel truck parked outside with hoses from the exhaust sticking into the windows.
Comment Posted By SShiell On 5.11.2009 @ 13:58
busboy33 "If I’m wrong correct me, but I was under the impression that the 23rd hadn’t elected a Democrat for that seat in well over a century."
Democrat Michael R. McNulty represented NY-23 from 1989-1993. Your impression has now been corrected.
Comment Posted By SShiell On 4.11.2009 @ 19:20
"Neither of those bother me. Main bothers me. It makes me ashamed of Mainers."
If Maine bothers you better reach down and pull up your knickers. Maine is only the 31st attempt to get the voters to go along with same sex marriage. You got lots of other states out there to rail against besides just Maine.
It don't matter to me one way or another - I'm just saying . . .
Comment Posted By SShiell On 4.11.2009 @ 14:11
'UNRULY' CONSERVATIVES SHOCK THE GOP IN NY23
"I’m also pretty skeptical."
And you can color me not surprised. First, I'm not trying to tell you that every single election should have a primary - but c'mon - something at the National level for Congress? I would say that is far and away above the level of dog catcher, wouldn't you?
Second, I never said Hoffman claimed he had a beef. He never had a chance to have a beef with the system. The system chose for him and the district and therein lies the rub. Scozzafava's selection by the GOP-elite did not sit well with the people in the district. So she got challenged, and lost, and it appears Hoffman may have set himself up to run the tables with the election. That in itself tells a tale, again whether you want to acknowldge it or not. (And from DEDE's own actions since pulling out of the race, I would say that he has a point. But that comes in the realm of hindsight.)
And you can disagree with me all you want - I don't believe anybody of sound mind (I'll give you that caviot) is going to hang it out there, with their own money and all, unless there is good cause to do so. Granted, there probably are some "single conservative egomaniac out there, that’s more interested in power over the good of the party and the people." You are always going to find people out there looking out for his own power rather than that of the people. I suggest to you that there would have been considerably less of a backlash had a Primary process been observed and Hoffman may not have run if there had been such a process. (No proof, just my own observations)
Comment Posted By SShiell On 2.11.2009 @ 19:18
Whenever you take the local bosses word fo what is best for the district and not getting the words of the people through a Primary process, then the NY-23 race is typical of what you get.
To avoid the Ross Perot crisis of 1992, the GOP must ensure Conservative voices are heard loud and clear in the Primaries. Don't turn those voices away from the Party just because GOP-elites feel there has to be a big-tent-itus litmius test at play in order to be competitive. Let the Districts choose their Reps, as they should.
I garuntee you that there is not one conservative out there who wants to run as a third party candidate so long as he/she is given a creidble shot in a Primary to be the nominee. Remember - I said WANTS to run. If they feel the Conservative wing of the district is being shunted off, then they may feel there is no other choice than to run as a thrd party. In that case, the GOP loses.
What we do not want to see is a GOP Party that emulates the Democrats of today. A majority party dominated by a hard left liberal wing. And the hard left's response to the moderates in their party - Conform or die.
Don't get me wrong - I am not advocating the GOP turn into a hard core Right Wing Party. I am just saying that unless there is room in that big GOP tent for moderates and the right alike, then the Tea Party will devolve into another 1992 and the only winners there will be the Democrats.
Comment Posted By SShiell On 2.11.2009 @ 08:27
WAR ON FOX OR BUSINESS AS USUAL?
"Obama administration officials will snub interview requests and say mean things about Fox. Oh the horror."
And Fox is is reeling from the damage all the way to the bank. Let Obama keep it up and make Fox the "channel of choice" for the nation. You Laugh? I don't see the Fox people laughing at all - they are LOVING IT! It puts them on a pedestel, above and beyond the reach of Obama.
The Democrat tried to freeze Fox out of the debates - did it hurt Fox? Not so much as you'd notice. How can I say that - check the ratings.
I have always been told that you never wrestle with a pig - the pig likes it and you get dirty. Obama has stooped to the level of mud in this fight and the only one getting dirty is Obama.
Comment Posted By SShiell On 23.10.2009 @ 18:50
"If Obama would be like you describe him we should easily beat him. However, that won’t be the case, so instead of wishful thinking why not try realistic assessments. If the economy recovers it is his election to loose, fair or unfair that’s just the way it goes."
I do not disagree with your assessment - that does not change the fact that Obama is an empty suit tending to vote "Present" on any issue that is not on the Left's watch list.
A major factor in 2012 will be the absense of the "Anti-Bush" fever which Obama pushed so hard and which powered the lefts' get-out-the-vote surge, drove Independents to Obama, and even drew RINOs into the Obama camp. That factor will not be in play.
Regardless of the economy recovering, it is incumbent upon the Republicans to find an opponent for Obama worthy of the office and not because it is "His turn" (ala Bob Dole/John McCain). Without that, 2012 could turn into another 1996 - where Clinton won by default.
Comment Posted By SShiell On 16.10.2009 @ 07:32
My take on Obama is a whole lot simpler - HE IS AN EMPTY SUIT! And Hilary has more balls than all of the Dhimmocrats in the House and Senate combined!
'Nuff said.
Comment Posted By SShiell On 15.10.2009 @ 13:55
"More Republicans should try it instead of the whole Obama as Manchurian Candidate - Gurkha Assassin - Hillary Secret Lesbian killer approach."
*Yawn*
Yeah, right - Whatever!
Comment Posted By SShiell On 15.10.2009 @ 13:52
"I think you’re making the point that the Democrats were very divided by race."
No, my point is very simple - LBJs leadership caused the man to become a Democrat for life, not any action taken by the Democratic Party.
And regardless of your characterization, my own take is the GOP is the party of personal empowerment and the Democrats are the party of special interest "victims" and reparations.
Comment Posted By SShiell On 15.10.2009 @ 08:37
