In today's Chicago Sun-Times, columnist Jennifer Hunter writes of:
"an interesting phenomenon that has arisen over the last few months: a trend of moderate Republicans who want to vote for Barack Obama. It may seem counterintuitive, conservatives supporting a candidate who wants to tax the wealthy and embrace the conventions in the Kyoto Accord, but there is something in Obama's message about ridding politics of partisanship that is appealing to these Republicans."
In the first sentence, moderate Republicans are backing Obama. By the next, they've become conservatives. You'd think Ms Hunter, who is married to the newspaper's publisher, would know - as most people do - that moderate Republican isn't synonymous with conservative.
Miss Hunter identifies three supposed Republicans now backing Barack Obama. The operative word here is supposed. One of the three voted for John Kerry in the last presidential election. Yet another says she didn't vote for President Bush in 2004. There's no indication as to how the other "Republican" voted in 2004.
Yes, it's apparent those conservative Republicans are eagerly jumping on the Obama bandwagon. Just ask the mainstream media. They're really on top of those interesting phenomena.
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Oh, I see..
June 19, 2007 - 18:12 ET by c5thenThree RINOs supporting Obama is now a "trend". I get it.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic
RINOs and BO
June 19, 2007 - 18:40 ET by Michael M. BatesApparently it's not necessary to vote Republican to be Republican.
That's just so magic, Obama
June 19, 2007 - 18:13 ET by Cool Arrowridding politics of partisanship? I guess B. Hussein Obama has noticed how Republicans like Trent Lott are more than willing to increase the fold of welfare recipients.
Then there's Bloomberg
June 19, 2007 - 18:15 ET by Cool ArrowJust switched party affiliation to "Unaffiliated"
I'd definitely vote for Bloom
June 19, 2007 - 18:22 ET by LeonI'd definitely vote for Bloomberg. He did amazing things in NYC.
He was a great business man and a great Mayor. He ran that city like a CEO. By the numbers. This government is in dire need of some serious belt tightening and some increased efficiency. He could be the man do it.
(sounds of crickets chirping)
June 19, 2007 - 18:24 ET by Chris Norman(sounds of crickets chirping)
Usually people wait a little
June 19, 2007 - 18:26 ET by LeonUsually people wait a little longer than 2 minutes to issue the oft-recycled, crickets chirping joke.
crickets chirping...
June 19, 2007 - 18:28 ET by TruthMongercrickets chirping...
I hope you live in Michigan,
June 19, 2007 - 18:35 ET by LeonI hope you live in Michigan, otherwise that joke isn't even worth 5 cents.
He's already tried & fa
June 19, 2007 - 18:39 ET by sarcasmoHe's already tried & failed with it once today...
JMR
Gad you two - get a room plea
June 19, 2007 - 18:43 ET by TruthMongerGad you two - get a room please...this is not a sex blog...
Who said it was? You make i
June 19, 2007 - 18:46 ET by sarcasmoWho said it was? You make idiotic comments about me somehow not being willing to take you on toe to toe like the others, and I make a fool of you, referencing my ability and propensity to do that with all the other conservatives and liberals here. Capiche??
JMR
Sex blog
June 19, 2007 - 18:51 ET by Michael M. Bates..this is not a sex blog...
It isn't? Why was I not informed of this earlier?
Hot sweaty gay liberal sex on the obama blog!
June 19, 2007 - 18:55 ET by TruthMonger...you're the last one to know I guess! Sorry...
Sorry doesn't cut it
June 19, 2007 - 19:57 ET by Michael M. Bates...you're the last one to know I guess! Sorry...
In today's America, we don't need to accept apologies, just find a shyster who'll help us get "what we deserve."
Well i suppose you have to ad
June 19, 2007 - 18:43 ET by LeonWell i suppose you have to admire his single minded dedication to the joke. Takes heart.
Unintentional humor, like l
June 19, 2007 - 18:48 ET by sarcasmoUnintentional humor, like lack of reading comprehension, is apparently common today...But you're a lefty. I'm a libertarian. We don't agree on a whole lot, but isn't the idea that I'd be scared to take the likes of HIM on kinda, well, laughable??!
JMR
Sarc, That is hilarious.
June 19, 2007 - 18:50 ET by LeonSarc,
That is hilarious. You did look a little scared. I could see your font shaking on the screen.
That's residual jiggle from
June 19, 2007 - 18:53 ET by sarcasmoThat's residual jiggle from Jen, my fave Hooters-girl -- for this year, at least. Once, long ago, I went to the original Hooters in Clearwater, back when there were only 3 of them total. (Gawd, what an awful hole!)
JMR
It's a sex blog now! Pass the
June 19, 2007 - 18:53 ET by TruthMongerIt's a sex blog now! Pass the popcorn...
chirp, chirp.Long enough?
June 19, 2007 - 19:32 ET by Bufordchirp, chirp.
Long enough?
...that was just fine buford.
June 19, 2007 - 19:40 ET by TruthMonger...that was just fine buford...!!!
Hey sarc? Leon?
Now where did those dumbf*cks run off to now:)? I guess they did get a room...
Bloomberg and Hagel may run t
June 19, 2007 - 18:28 ET by bigtimerBloomberg and Hagel may run together....
Hope it would never equal a Perot type of disaster for conservatives.
We all know what 'Moderate Repub's' they are now don't we?
LMAO.....
RINO RINO RINO...nothing more.
He'll provide an outlet, BT
June 19, 2007 - 18:32 ET by RJI don't think many have ever considered him to be Republican or conservative, BT. More likely, he'll provide an outlet for those who can't stand Hillary.
Leon being the example du jou
June 19, 2007 - 18:33 ET by botgLeon being the example du jour
Didn't he change party to run
June 19, 2007 - 19:37 ET by BufordDidn't he change party to run for mayor of New York from democrat to Republican?
The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program...........Ronald Reagan
Yes
June 19, 2007 - 19:44 ET by RJYes, which is why he'll steal from blue states more than red.
We will attract ALOT of Repub
June 19, 2007 - 18:33 ET by Roger the ShrubberWe will attract ALOT of Republican voters.
After all, Conservatives are looking for a pro-gun control, pro-gay marriage, pro-amnesty, pro-tax-raising kinda guy in the White House, right?
roger..you forgot one
June 19, 2007 - 18:35 ET by LionKingRoger...You forgot baby-killer.
Who? Romney? or his wife?
June 19, 2007 - 18:37 ET by LeonWho? Romney? or his wife?
This is where I hope you get
June 19, 2007 - 18:45 ET by bigtimerThis is where I hope you get ignored now Leon...
I know that is just wishful thinkin' but this is just his way of diverting the thread with something we have debated ad nauseam.
OH I'm sorry BT, I missed
June 19, 2007 - 18:46 ET by LeonOH I'm sorry BT,
I missed the memo, did his wife not donate money to a pro-abortion group?
Did Romney not make statements in support of abortion?
That's what I thought.
I thought Rudy was doing well
June 19, 2007 - 18:36 ET by LeonI thought Rudy was doing well in the polls.
Rudy and polls
June 19, 2007 - 18:38 ET by Michael M. BatesI thought Rudy was doing well in the polls.
He tends to until Republicans figure out what he believes in. Then the numbers drop.
And what would that be, Michael?
June 19, 2007 - 18:40 ET by RJAnd what would that be? Please enlighten me.
See Michael? Not every Rep
June 19, 2007 - 18:45 ET by LeonSee Michael?
Not every Republican.
There are a lot of Republicans like RJ for whom the 2008 election is about winning. Not about principles.
Thought you had used up your supply of dumb, Leon
June 19, 2007 - 18:55 ET by RJThought you had used up your supply of dumb for today, Leon. Evidently, I was wrong.
OK RJ. Ok...
June 19, 2007 - 18:56 ET by LeonOK RJ. Ok...
I admire his single-mindednes
June 19, 2007 - 18:59 ET by TruthMongerI admire his single-mindedness RJ! he likes mine too:) - but I don't go that way...
He was running hot for a good
June 19, 2007 - 18:42 ET by LeonHe was running hot for a good while and EVERYBODY knew exactly what he was about.
But he was looking strong so Repbulicans ignored the obvious hypocrisies in his record.
Leon on Rudy
June 19, 2007 - 19:50 ET by Michael M. BatesHe (Giuliani)was running hot for a good while and EVERYBODY knew exactly what he was about.
When about one-third of Americans can't name the vice president, I doubt that EVERYBODY knew exactly what Rudy was about.
He was on SNL when it was pop
June 19, 2007 - 19:55 ET by LeonHe was on SNL when it was popular. He was mayor of NYC during 9/11. He was on tv all the time for nearly an entire year and regularly made tv appearances after that.
You can't be serious that Americans don't know him. Everybody knows him.
But I agree that most Americans are braindead.
Bloomberg the Famous
June 19, 2007 - 20:00 ET by Michael M. BatesYou can't be serious that Americans don't know him. Everybody knows him.
Don't you mean: EVERYBODY knows him.
EVERYBODY doesn't know the Nation's VP, but they know Mikey. Right.
Depends on the poll Leon...Th
June 19, 2007 - 18:40 ET by bigtimerDepends on the poll Leon...
Thompson hasn't actually jumped in yet either...who is nipping him right in the rear...
LOL!
ca$h for Fred earmarked already
June 19, 2007 - 18:56 ET by Pragmatic-ManI've got my contribution already earmarked for Fred, just waiting for him to pull the curtain back. Already got the spot picked out for the tattoo (did I say that out loud?).
Silly rabbit. Polls are for k
June 19, 2007 - 18:54 ET by Roger the ShrubberSilly rabbit. Polls are for kids.
"I'd definitely vote for
June 19, 2007 - 18:56 ET by QueenMum"I'd definitely vote for Bloomberg. He did amazing things in NYC.
He was a great business man and a great Mayor. He ran that city like a CEO. By the numbers. This government is in dire need of some serious belt tightening and some increased efficiency. He could be the man do it."
Well, Romney has a lot of good business experience as well - in addition to his stint as a governor. AND he's the best looking. Bloomberg just doesn't have the charisma. ;)
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Queen Victoria
Oh Queen, I have no proble
June 19, 2007 - 19:02 ET by LeonOh Queen,
I have no problem with Romney. But I'm a liberal and he's one of us.
But to be fair, Bloomberg did efficiently and effectively run the greatest, most powerful, most important city in all of America.
An old girlfriend of mine's stepfather used to work with Bloomberg at Salomon Brothers (which I believe has since become a part of Smith Barney). He was around at the time that Bloomberg was conceiving his idea of the Bloomberg network. He said Bloomberg was one of the most enthusiastic and inspiring people he ever met. Said he knew how to get things done and how to get people excited about taking care of business.
Look at all the waste in our government. WOuldn't it be great to have a president that could take care of this mess. Run our government like a business. Cost benefit. That;s what we need.
like Perot?
June 19, 2007 - 19:09 ET by Pragmatic-ManRun the government like a business? You mean a candidate like Perot? Already tried that, didn't work.
But I agree with the premise. If the government were run for profit (actually, instead of under the table like now), I believe we would all benefit. Make every citizen a shareholder, and pay dividends. Shares traded only when a person immigrates away. And make new public offerings of shares available on a very limited basis to new immigrants (at cost, of course). Want to take the pulse of the nation? Valuate the citizen stock price.
Just an idea. But I bet that we would soon replace taxes with dividends, and escape the red ink for good.
campaign failed
June 19, 2007 - 19:17 ET by LionKingThe premise did not fail, the campaign failed. I presume the campaigned failed mainly because Perot did not have the mettle for politics...that's okay. Politics is a slimy business.
I would have to evaluate Bloomberg on all of his policies. I do not care about party affiliation as much as I care about conservatism.
voted for Perot
June 19, 2007 - 19:22 ET by Pragmatic-ManPlease don't tell any of my conservo peers,.... but I voted for Ross. I looked at the ticket (albeit at a young impressionable age, my first national election) and saw a car salesman beside one box, a very tired man beside another box, and a fiery businessman (sans politics) with new ideas beside the last box. I checked the last box.
Of course, being "pragmatic", I will not do such again. Mistake made, lesson learned. (but I still liked his businessman approach)
prag...its okay
June 19, 2007 - 19:27 ET by LionKingprag...It's okay. I voted for Perot also in 1992. It was tough, but I really wanted a viable third party to offer a choice. I was also impressed with Perot businessman approach...I like pie-charts.
Unfortunately, neither the dems or the pubs learned. The message did not reach the politicians.
For a Pragmatic-Man, you're a
June 19, 2007 - 19:18 ET by LeonFor a Pragmatic-Man, you're awfully pragmatic.
So it's not just a clever name.
Great post! I agree entirely.
I semi-speculate that running the government for profit would eliminate this wasteful corruption. If somebody's accountable for the bottom line, there'll be hell to pay if it's not well-managed.
Leon: Please forgive me if yo
June 19, 2007 - 19:22 ET by QueenMumLeon: Please forgive me if you've answered this elsewhere.
Do you then believe that the health insurance business should remain in the realm of private business?
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Queen Victoria
For a Pragmatic-Man, you're a
June 19, 2007 - 19:18 ET by LeonFor a Pragmatic-Man, you're awfully pragmatic.
So it's not just a clever name.
Great post! I agree entirely.
I semi-speculate that running the government for profit would eliminate this wasteful corruption. If somebody's accountable for the bottom line, there'll be hell to pay if it's not well-managed.
Yeah. Well Pragmatic one, the
June 19, 2007 - 19:18 ET by QueenMumYeah. Well Pragmatic one, the idea wasn't very well received when Pres. Bush wanted to offer citizens the opportunity to invest their Social Security money. The Dem Bush-haters managed to convince a large portion of the population that the idea would be too risky. All they had to do was combine the words "Social Security" and "Enron". And heaven forbid that Pres. Bush end his presidency by being able to claim success in revamping SS.
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Queen Victoria
true, true
June 19, 2007 - 19:25 ET by Pragmatic-ManTrue, true. But in time we shall try again for privatization of Social Security, or maybe we will just ditch it after 20 million new citizens drink the well dry.
I was being facetious, Leon.
June 19, 2007 - 19:10 ET by QueenMumI was being facetious, Leon. Although I DO think Romney is quite handsome. ;)
But I respect your opinion re: Bloomberg. Carry on.
We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Queen Victoria
RINO HUNTING SEASON ALMOST OP
June 19, 2007 - 19:26 ET by USA4freedomRINO HUNTING SEASON ALMOST OPEN...
We should send them all to Mexico in 2008. There should be lots of room.
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
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