Mark,
Serious question. Did I read the article you intended me to with that link? "Greetings, disenchanted conservatives!" by Daniel W. Drezner? If so, are you saying you'd like Bush more if he were:
Showing some fiscal restraint and cut some spending on social programs?
Cut pork spending...at least a little?
That he'd get finally get tough on the illegal immigration problem?
That he'd not make political appointments like every other President in history has?
I must have clicked to the wrong article because those are about the only things I could see being used to say conservatives are becoming disenchanted with Bush. Do you even THINK that means they're going to support a nut like Clark...or a liar like Kerry...or a socialists like Clinton...in the future? What that means, really, is that the next republican candidate for the presidency will have to satisfactorily address those issues---and that he'll win with the same kind of landslide Reagan enjoyed.
Those who oppose Bush for the "left-wing" reasons are a very small minority; hence, their desperation to retain control of the Supreme Court---it's the only arena in which they have a chance of winning. But even that is going the conservative way, eh?...lol.
But I must have clicked to the wrong article...
No, you got it right. Does all this add up to saying someone like you should support a Democrat? No, not really. But it does make an very strong case for split government.
Think about it.
Mark,
I'm ALL for split government. I'm all for fractured, splintered, ineffective, and practically non-existent government.
Mark, I swear to you I am not a GREAT BIG FAN of G.W. Bush...never have been. But when the only choices offered to me are of the type presented to me during the last election, I'll choose a GWB type every time. And you have to admit...he's out-maneuvered the current crop of yahoos calling themselves "democrats" at every turn! True...lol...no great feat that, huh!
You don't trust the government...I don't trust the government...and I plead with everyone not to trust the government. Cripple it, strip away every bit of power you can from it...and let us always remain free. And help me find and support a candidate who understands this.
Think of it this way if you'd like...lol...if we find and elect such a candidate, you won't have to worry about people like ME getting my way!
And about Rice. OF COURSE she's basically implementing Kerry's plan...I mean, how could you not? The man had a "plan" for everything...and a plan for both sides of every issue too...lol. Heck...you could have said you wanted to grow peanuts in paradise and Kerry would have had a "plan" for that too.
Ah well...what's the use of taunting that poor guy. He's gone...relegated forever into that trash heap of laughing stock presidential candidates.
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The main thing we need to see together is that one candidate has a plan that is set up to work, while the other has a plan to prevent it from working. McCain Rocks! Obama is blocking USA growth.
JOHN McCAIN’S 3R ECONOMIC PLAN 2008
Abbreviated version
Progressive Republican Candidate John McCain comes through for America with his 3R economic plan. In the persona of Theodore Roosevelt, McCain’s plan just makes sense.
NUTS AND BOLTS of the plan are simple.
The US needs a separate tax revenue source before it can move away from fossil energy fuels which supply hundreds of billions of dollars in taxes for state and federal agencies.
Here is the John McCain 3R solution.
McCain’s 3R is about technical, closely monitored and rapid hands on training from pros to create new pros. Thousands of currently-job-displaced “once leaders in the manufacturing arena” will be asked to train and play instructor rolls in the 3R plan.
Paid, of course, as these new leaders will help create a whole new style of prosperous America. A massive restructure providing thousands of new American MFG companies means millions of new jobs for infrastructure alone.
1. RETHINK: America must see globally on what America is capable of in our current state of technology, engineering and meet the demands that face the world.
“RE-Think” the basic job goals involve the dwindling retirement, health care and social security plans that are failing Americans. With a strong base and a higher Gross Domestic Product (GDP) America has a new bargaining chip in the way we live and the ways we retire.
Private Sector framework is in place and current laws allow the 3R to happen. The Progressive attitude of John McCain to get things done by crossing party lines will resurrect America.
2. REFORM: The American people must demand higher quality products and less restricted trade routes for Made in USA components. We will lead the way of MFG again!
The USA will reform its dead manufacturing base to create the most innovative and green-engineered products possible. We will compete in a world market along with other high quality products. Our Private Sector teams are making this reality now.
3. REINVENT: America and Americans must reinvent themselves to reach and maintain these standards and by sheer American ingenuity, control the world’s marketplace in the competitive manner, as the USA has always been proud to be #1.
Americans are going back to McCain’s 3R-schooling program where they are paid to reinvent their skills and learn new skills to design and lead their personal LLC, Corporation or joint venture company. That’s easy enough to comprehend and just as easy to implement.
The 3R plan is designed as a six-month rapid advancement system. Graduates may return for additional skill enhancements from time to time, or step up after new advanced training in executive management.
New jobs are the mainstay for Creating a new guard for Social Security.
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