So, what does this graphic mean?
I notice that Hillary seems to be behind in many states, but over-all she still holds a lead. I think that might change.
Do you see the power the media still has?
They love Obama, so they are now turning on Hillary. I am not sure on all the comments they have been making lately, but Bill's comments seem right on.
Also, isn't it interesting that it seems being a minority HELPS Obama, atleast with the media, and if the media is on your side, you have a great shot of winning (atleast in a primary).
On the Right:
I flat out can't believe McCain is winning.
What has he done since the last poll to jump out ahead?
I expect liberals to vote and think based on emotion alone, but what issue has McCain changed his mind on that got everyone on his side?
What speech did he give where he finally explained why he should be President?
There is nothing that has happened, of substance, on either side to explain what has happened to Obama or McCain. Both sides are using feelings and emotion alone to make up their minds.
So once again, we will have to vote between a giant douche or a turd sandwich.
I notice that Hillary seems to be behind in many states, but over-all she still holds a lead. I think that might change.
Do you see the power the media still has?
They love Obama, so they are now turning on Hillary. I am not sure on all the comments they have been making lately, but Bill's comments seem right on.
Also, isn't it interesting that it seems being a minority HELPS Obama, atleast with the media, and if the media is on your side, you have a great shot of winning (atleast in a primary).
On the Right:
I flat out can't believe McCain is winning.
What has he done since the last poll to jump out ahead?
I expect liberals to vote and think based on emotion alone, but what issue has McCain changed his mind on that got everyone on his side?
What speech did he give where he finally explained why he should be President?
There is nothing that has happened, of substance, on either side to explain what has happened to Obama or McCain. Both sides are using feelings and emotion alone to make up their minds.
So once again, we will have to vote between a giant douche or a turd sandwich.
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"I notice that Hillary seems to be behind in many states, but over-all she still holds a lead. I think that might change."
no, but it will appear to be close, right up until the end
"I flat out can't believe McCain is winning."
why? he is a moderate, and even most republicans are tired of right-wing extremism and failed policies
also, the gop is not interested in being "redefined" by fringe elements, and is disregarding the "rino" rhetoric entirely
the one-party system, which masquerades as a two-party system, dictates that they cater to the majority in both camps
and mccain is the only republican candidate is the only one "presidential" enough to possibly trounce hillary
we cannot be sure of this as of yet, but it's becoming more apparent with every passing day
I still think McCain is the best bet against Obama (Most experienced Vs Least Experience). Persoanlly I like him for his courage to speak what he believes in. (Though I go crazy when I think of his stand on Illegal Immigration issue!!)
”I still think McCain is the best bet against Obama"
I don’t know; I see Romney as having a better chance against Barack – The Cult of Personality – Obama. If Obama gets the nomination, McCain seems a little dry next to him; it’s not like we can count on people using their heads over their hearts (in reference to your most experienced Vs least experienced reference).
On the other hand I believe McCain has a better chance against HiC. Her grating personality Vs his dryness maybe would offset, leaving a race based solely on the issues (gasp). OK, I had a brain fart and forgot we’re talking about politics in modern America.
I’ve got a problem with McCain. The issues being debated about immigration, jobs, and taxes will ultimately be decided in congress. McCain’s recent senate record on immigration and taxes (and by extension – jobs) is not to good.
Two of the president’s most important jobs are national defense and the appointment of federal judges. McCain gets a B+ on defense and an F on judges. McCain’s actions during the John Roberts nomination was disgraceful!!!
I still think McCain’s recent antics in the senate was a long term strategy looking forward to the presidential election, in the hopes of attracting Democrat voters. I don’t believe a Republican can be successful by trying to appear as more liberal.
Some may say, “wait a minute”, Regan won by appealing to many democrats. There’s a big difference; Regan appealed to many democrats by articulating conservative principals that appeal to a wide variety of freedom loving people. Not by abandoning those principals and wearing a liberal cloak when he thought it was to his benefit.
Thompson is the only candidate “in the running” (Hunter doesn’t have the money) that even comes close to sticking by those principals, but alas, he doesn’t have Regan’s charisma.
But life will go on no matter who wins. If Obama or Hillary wins, we’ll elect a Republican for a couple or three terms to clean up the mess -–ala Jimmy Carter. If Edwards wins count that as three, four, or five Republican terms.
If McCain or Huckabee wins, count on at least another eight years of a rudderless nation, perhaps setting us up for a third party candidate, or, spinning us into a viscous loop of McCain like Republican leaders or Liberal leaders that pretend to be more conservative at election time (watch the shift towards conservativism HiC or Obama will take when they win the Dem nomination).
If Thompson or Romney wins, (Romney only because I think he’ll have to be true to his election time rhetoric, and private sector experience) we have the opportunity to see real prosperity for this nation.
except for dr. paul, they are ALL terrible on illegal immigration, every last one of them
isn't it obvious we can't listen to the polls or the media in general. I just find it scary what they keep trying to shove down our throats. Everyone predicted Mccain ahead. Thank goodnes we can think for ourselves and have learned that the liberal media is not to be trusted.I don't like the conservative Fox any better, it leans to far right.Just give us the facts!!!
"why? he is a moderate, and even most republicans are tired of right-wing extremism and failed policies"
Sez you. Republicans bailed in '06 because of a LACK of conservatism in recent years by Reps in Congress and in the White House. The right WANTS conservative candidates, but are too busy thinking about "who can beat[fill in the blank]". And what failed policies are you talking about? Has every policy of every president been total winners? Most on the right are tired of quasi-conservatism.
mr. art, your problem is you are projecting your personal views on to the entire republican party, believing you are representative of a typical conservative
this would be a frightening revelation to your average republican voter
i think there is a tendency in every man to think he has the troops behind him
he's rarely correct when he makes that assumption, and hubris will forbid you from having such self-awareness, until, of course, it is too late and your illusion has already been shattered
it's human nature
”it's human nature”
Of course it’s human nature! But some of us are aware of this tendency and make concessions to account for such beliefs within ourselves. I can assure you that Marshall is one of these people.
The fact is, Anon, that many of us have lived and observed conservative principals at work, and we know what philosophies has been successful and what hasn’t within the realm of politics.
Time and time again conservative ideals have retrieved our nuts from the fire.
This “right wing extremist” bogeyman you talk of is nothing more than another attempt to scare the less informed. We know that most Americans embrace, not only embrace, but also live conservative principals in our everyday lives. Clearly stated conservative ideals will win overwhelmingly in our many elections. If you don’t believe me, watch how Hillary or Obama takes a rightward shift in their speeches after they win the Dem nomination and face off against the Repub nomination.
I guess my question to you Anon is, what is this right wing extremism you speak of, that has not just libweenies like yourself peeing their pants, but also “average Republican voters”?
"I guess my question to you Anon is, what is this right wing extremism you speak of, that has not just libweenies like yourself peeing their pants, but also “average Republican voters”?"
well, the fact is that you republicans actually have six or more candidates you can choose from, whereas the democrats have only the two candidates the neocon media have selected for them
but, i would say, much would revolve around, let's say, mccain's extensive experience, relatively moderate positions, robust health and energy level, and ability to work with, rather than against, congress, vis-a-vis a radical candidate like thompson, not to mention the fact that he has a possible potential to garner "crossover votes"
thompson would have more appeal to the fringe elements and marginalized who vote republican, who just happen to be far fewer in number
and i don't think anyone in america is "peeing their pants" at the preposterous idea of an actual thompson presidency, as much as they are reaching for their airsickness bags at the prospect of him actually rousing himself from his stupor long enough to speak, once more
dream on, dude
What are Thompson's "extreme" positions?
Game,
He appears to be dodging the question, perhaps he was “told” Fred Thompson is extreme, and he swallowed it whole without actually knowing the facts.
thompson is an extreme federalist and, more to the point, not one of you can name one position thompson purports to be LESS further to the right on then ANY other republican candidate, EVER (with the possible exception of giuliani on the israel problem, or MAYBE romney on marriage equality)
now, you guys probably approve of such radicalism, because this is a blog that espouses radical, extremist positions
but these positions, coupled with thompson's lack of energy and continuing health issues, the obvious appearance of impropriety with a wife old enough to be his granddaughter, his laissez-faire approach to enforcement of laws relating to the illegal immigrant scourge, and a history of lobbying for money will simply be too much for the educated base of the republican party and business leaders to ignore
and, i repeat, the gop is well aware of this
continue the "rino" whining and you'll be further disenfranchised from your only hope, as the years pass and whatever political voice you still wield, slowly fades into the mists of time and history
you can continue to frighten and intimidate the base into complying with your demands for now, but ultra-conservatives will never win by the numbers, because you CANNOT without widespread election fraud and manufactured "terror" attacks
thompson isn't even getting half of the support huckabee is, among evangelical christians in south carolina, and south carolina may well be thompson's last stand to lose
another long rant, not ONE SINGLE example.
Anon,
“thompson is an extreme federalist”
As opposed to whom? Thomas Jefferson or Patrick Henry? Or did you have in mind one of the more watered-down so-called "federalist” that you people have applied that label to?
“more to the point, not one of you can name one position thompson purports to be LESS further to the right on then ANY other republican candidate, EVER”
Duh! That’s the whole point, oh challenged one. I’ll repeat this because it needs repeating! Liberals and so-called moderates will always do better in national elections by appearing more conservative. Conservatives will always do worse by appearing more liberal (conservatives despise pseudo-conservatives!). Why? Because the majority of Americans positively respond to well articulated, solid conservative ideals.
“now, you guys probably approve of such radicalism”
Only to a true libweenie would a belief that’s held by the majority of citizens be considered “radicalism”. Of course I’m just guessing here – because you never actually gave examples of this so-called extremism/radicalism.
“ as the years pass and whatever political voice you still wield, slowly fades into the mists of time and history”
Our voice will fade into history when America fades into history, because it is our voice, our views, which have made this country what it is today!
“but ultra-conservatives will never win by the numbers”
What is an ultra-conservative? Can you give examples, why you think it is detrimental, and who among the current candidates espouse such detrimental policies? Personally, I kind of like this label, please tell me who you believe is ultra-conservative, I may have to give him my vote! BTW you better clean up your own house before you start accusing others of election fraud! I love it! The master election frauditeers dare to accuse the other side when they can’t win, even with tampering! (i.e. we couldn’t have lost!!! We were insured a victory)
Jeez, dude, your talking points don’t seem to stand up to scrutiny.
words, words, words, and more blather
show us your "facts", conservatives!
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