You Aint seen Nuttin Yet

With the "suspension" of his campaign, Romney has all but conceded the Republican nomination to McCain.  Many on the right side of the spectrum, are howling as they cannot stand or support McCain, and so for a bit, the debate will shift on what they will do.

Which will just be a misdirection by the MSM since what they (the non-McCain supporters) will do is not going to matter for 9 more months.

What is going to happen in the here and now, is that the cat fight over on the democrat side is going to get a whole lot nastier!  WHy?  Many of the remaining states have open primaries, and even for those that do not, now there is no reason for the independants to vote in the Republican primary, so they can now vote in the democrat one.

And those votes are all up for grabs!  Up to Iowa, this election season has been long and most boring.  Since Iowa, things have gotten fun.  Now they are going to get down right entertaining.

Pass the popcorn and hold onto your wallets!  The show is about to begin!

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I as hoping for the same firewords on the GOP side, but you're right, it has only begun.

I can't help but wonder though.  It's been made pretty clear by the Clinton camp that, feminism and "equality" notwithstanding, you still can't hit the girl.  So how is the Obama camp going to react when the oposition attempts to Hang the Black man?

 

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It's been made pretty clear by the Clinton camp that, feminism and "equality" notwithstanding, you still can't hit the girl. So how is the Obama camp going to react when the oposition attempts to Hang the Black man?

He has Ted {HIC} in his corner.  There is no slime low enough that Ted wont stoop to it.  Ted is going to be the attack dog.  He has nothing to lose.  The losers in Mass will elect him regardless of what he says.

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But I was Thinking on the way home.  I dont really want to do another article, so I will make this a comment here.

The Democrat primary is really Machiavellian.  Many democrats dont care who wins.  Hillary or Obama are the same to them, and the stink on hillary is rose water to their noses.  SO that is why they are running neck and neck.  Because some of the democrats figure what the hey!  Either is better than anyone else.  And indeed, other than personality and integrity, there is not a lot of difference between the 2.

But like smart gamblers, they are hedging their bets.  A woman?  A Black man?  One day the "firsts" will be trivia questions.  But this year they are history.  SO there is a good chance that either may lose because they are "first" and some people are not ready for either.

Knowing this, they are voting for McCain.  SO that even if the democrats lose, they will not lose all.

Machiavellian!  Also they know that it is going to take a lot to get some conservatives to vote for McCain in the fall, so they are getting a 2fer.

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The only way McCain stands a chance against these Dems is to have a very strong conservative on his side. Someone who hasn't abandoned the GOP like he has. Otherwise many, many of us are going to stay home and the GOP has got to know this. To me it's like having my choice between a Dem and a Dem. Why bother?

Dobson just hit the airwaves and said he feels he has no choice but to stay home if McCain gets the nod.

Dobson is adored by millions of those on the right and many will follow his lead including me. The only way I can get myself out of the house to vote in the fall is if McCain brings on someone I can get excited about......after all McCain is what......71-72?




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To all the Republicans that say they will not vote for McCain, they might as well just cast a vote for the Democratic choice then, because that is essentially what they are doing. There are less Republicans than Democrats across the nation. I hardly am in lock step with McCain, not by a long shot, he wasn’t my dog in the race, but I won't cut off my nose to spite my face.

So don't vote if that's your choice, but don't be upset with what you end up with. Sure it might be fun to say "I told you so" when President Clinton or Obama raise your taxes, but the novelty will wear off quick when your paycheck is smaller after buying everyone in the neighborhood health care (whether they want it or not). You may not get everything you want for Christmas (with McCain) but that's far better than having the Grinch steal it away.

Otherwise, I’m sure the Democrats will be glad you’re a Republican of principle; in fact I’m sure they would encourage it. Rush…get over it, and quickly. It’s much easier to train your dog then it is your neighbor’s cat.
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Someone who hasn't abandoned the GOP like he has
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I think anyone who abandons the GOP should be admired. :D

What is it with you Republicans and strict party loyalty. I prefer my candidates to do what they think is right rather than adhere to a list of rules...then it really doesn't matter who you pick, does it? They just do the same ol' crap. We need more bipartisan politicians.

~Zoo
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Dobson just hit the airwaves and said he feels he has no choice but to stay home if McCain gets the nod.

That is his right, as well as everyone else's.  But that would go under my other article (at least the title), Cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Quite simply, McCain has a big advantage over Bush at this point.  We KNOW he is not conservative.  We thought Bush was.

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To all the Republicans that say they will not vote for McCain, they might as well just cast a vote for the Democratic choice then, because that is essentially what they are doing. There are less Republicans than Democrats across the nation. I hardly am in lock step with McCain, not by a long shot, he wasn’t my dog in the race, but I won't cut off my nose to spite my face.

Should have read your response first, as you stated it before I did!  Well stated.

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I think anyone who abandons the GOP should be admired.

What is it with you Republicans and strict party loyalty

The same with Democrats and theirs.  But those who will not be voting for McCain are not real republicans.  They are more likely real conservatives, but democrats and republicans are going to back their candidate no matter who it is.  Liberals and conservatives dont if they do not like the candidate.

What I find funny is Rush and all his kind calling McCain (and Snow, Hagel, etc.) RINOs.  While the republicans are more conservative than democrats as a whole, that is not always true on a case by case basis.  They are all Republicans, they are just not all conservative (just as not all democrats are liberal).

RINOs (and DINOs) are true conservatives (and true liberals) who wont vote for a member of a party just because they are a member of that party. It is actually not a bad thing to be, as it does indicate they are putting the issues over party loyalty.  Just as you do.

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To all the Republicans that say they will not vote for McCain, they might as well just cast a vote for the Democratic choice then, because that is essentially what they are doing. There are less Republicans than Democrats across the nation. I hardly am in lock step with McCain, not by a long shot, he wasn’t my dog in the race, but I won't cut off my nose to spite my face.
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Obama the Democrat, Hillary the Democrat or McCain the Democrat... what's the difference?

Would you have voted for McCain as Kerry's running mate?

RINOs (and DINOs) are true conservatives (and true liberals) who wont vote for a member of a party just because they are a member of that party. It is actually not a bad thing to be, as it does indicate they are putting the issues over party loyalty. Just as you do.
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A RINO isn't necessarily a Republican who isn't conservative. A RINO is a person who runs as a Republican but legislates as a Democrat. Which is what McCain has been doing.

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A RINO is a person who runs as a Republican but legislates as a Democrat.
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See that is where I disagree. Democrat and Republican are just party labels. I think you are indicating they legislate as a Liberal - which is a fine objection. But that does not make them a democrat, just a liberal republican. Which to a conservative is an anathema.
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See that is where I disagree. Democrat and Republican are just party labels. I think you are indicating they legislate as a Liberal - which is a fine objection. But that does not make them a democrat, just a liberal republican. Which to a conservative is an anathema.
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All I know is that we have plenty of examples of McCain co-sponsoring bills with Democrats championing Democrat policies, but can anyone come up with a single example of McCain co-sponsoring a bill with a Democrat that chapioned a Republican policy?

He "reaches across the aisle" but never expects those on the other side to reach across the aisle from the other direction. His "bipartisanship" only seems to go in one direction.
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All I know is that we have plenty of examples of McCain co-sponsoring bills with Democrats championing Democrat policies, but can anyone come up with a single example of McCain co-sponsoring a bill with a Democrat that chapioned a Republican policy?
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How about NCLB? That is where Bush basically let Ted {hic} write the bill. That was definitely reaching across the aisle (and how about Illegal Immigration?). That is why I say that McCain is actually better than Bush because conservatives are expecting less from him.
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Exactly Dr. Guy.. both were examples of Republicans chapioning Democrat causes.
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Obama the Democrat, Hillary the Democrat or McCain the Democrat... what's the difference?
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Exactly! That's my whole point. The only way I'd go out is if I'm excited about McCain's running mate. So he'd better make it worth my while because I am one that votes for the person, not the party.

Today as a private citizen Dobson came out (finally) and backed Huckabee. He said he's the only one out there that he can in good conscience vote for. I've been saying that for months now.
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Today as a private citizen Dobson came out (finally) and backed Huckabee. He said he's the only one out there that he can in good conscience vote for. I've been saying that for months now.
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Well, he is entitled to his opinion. But I think that horse is dead, and the flogging should - perhaps not be stopped - but at least given a break. McCain has it. So lets just have fun watching the other side act like a bunch of monkeys on parade. There will be plenty of time come this summer (convention) and the fall to protest McCain with a vote for Obama or Hillary.
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Well, he is entitled to his opinion.
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Yes, but I was kind of bummed he didn't come out sooner. This is very late to be stepping forward now. Had he done so earlier maybe the evangelicals would have been more united. They were all over the place this time around.

One thing's for sure, this is going to be interesting if not pathetic from the conservative POV.

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Well, he is entitled to his opinion. But I think that horse is dead, and the flogging should - perhaps not be stopped - but at least given a break.
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But the Flogging of McCain is all we have left. I know I'll have my fun at his expense. ;~D
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But the Flogging of McCain is all we have left. I know I'll have my fun at his expense. ;~D
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See that is where we disagree. I see the circus on the democrat side as where the fun is at. And Tuesday, I get to throw some peanuts to the monkeys! ;)
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Yeah, the democrats tearing each other apart will be more entertaining than anything.  
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Yeah, the democrats tearing each other apart will be more entertaining than anything.
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Put a little more salt on the next batch of popcorn ID. The show is about to start. ;)
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The claws have been retracted so far but I anticipate the cat fight to escalate to a fur flying festival soon!

I may not vote for a President but I WILL vote for a conservative Senate and House. I think this year's vote is incredibly vital. A DNC led House and Senate will not be good with ANY of the mentioned candidates.

I would like to see a conservative House and Senate and ACTUALLY see some bi-partisan from the left rather than only from the right. Let's get this Kosher once again! Just say no to Pork :D

Put a little more salt on the next batch of popcorn ID. The show is about to start.
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I would like to see a conservative House and Senate and ACTUALLY see some bi-partisan from the left rather than only from the right.
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So would I. But I am not holding my breath!

Butter on your popcorn AD? ;)
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I would like to see a conservative House and Senate and ACTUALLY see some bi-partisan from the left rather than only from the right.
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We saw that with Leiberman, and they kicked him out of the party for it. But they sure love to spout on about how they wish there was more "bipartisanship" don't they.