To My Starbucks Sippin Lefty Of A Brother........
Eric-
Though answering your intelligent question of what ILK of conservatives I best relate to is tempting, I find it easier to tell you I am a conservative Republican ILK. I do this in hope that it helps you understand my position to a greater extent. For most of my political life I have understood you to be a pretty far left leaning, ie. 9/11 conspiracies ect. Which would explain my surprise to hear you were agreeing with any conservative pieces in regards to the state of the Republican party, good or bad. You say some are Obama backers, I challenge you to name one Republican publicly backing Barrack Obama, and as not to send you on a wild goose chase I can answer for you 0. I strongly urge you to check your sources on that one, as for the circling wagons, and you question of backing someone who doesn’t share the core beliefs of your party, I would like to point out John McCain’s voting record in the senate, he carries a 95% conservative voting record.
What you have to understand is the Limbaugh’s, Hannities, and Ann Coulters of the world do not have the final say on John McCain and his conservative credentials, although they act like they do, there what’s wrong with our parties image. With his voting record and his overall political record I would say he holds true to our dearest beliefs. McCain was a strong opponent of the Bush Tax cuts, not because he didn’t like the whole bill, but because it favors the higher income bracket, and for that didn’t vote for the bill. That in its self is not enough for conservatives to cross into the liberal abyss. I believe any true politician will look beyond there president, in any party, if not to further there own political agenda, then to ensure the party is moving in the right direction for the next four years.
Where were you going with telling me my politics should be more then just the president I back? Let me respond by saying long after Bush is gone I will still have the burning passion of conservatism running through my veins. I believe now more then ever conservative ideology is in our countries best interest, and the best way to further our common interests as citizens. I am however curious as to your generalization saying MOST conservatives feel Bush has run the party into the ground, I’m here to tell you that is false, George Bush Is the torch bearer for conservatives. You need look no further then the RNC meeting last month, or the House Republicans, and Republican Senators vote over the last 4 yrs. He was the head chair at the biggest conservative rally in D.C two weeks ago.
While you do see a little unease in the Republican party, that is attributed to the new world we live in, on Sept. 11th 2001 our party was forced to look into reformation of our dearest beliefs, civil liberties, and smaller govt' were effected. An example wire taps to give us the upper hand against terrorists communicating in our country, and abroad to plot against us. We want less govt' but this was something worth the price. So I guess my answer to you is I back the man, and always put the party before him. At the risk of confusing you it is possible to stand behind the man that got your party to the presidency, while not selling out your party. Your concerns for me loosing my political purpose is appreciated, yet unfounded, and far from reality. I’m now if not more dedicated to the principles of conservatism, the ideals set forth by great people such as Ronald Regan, Margaret Thatcher, Winston Churchill ect... I do believe the core values of conservatism remains, but like anything else have to be modified from time to time. As you know I have stood by President Bush through thick and thin, good decisions, bad decisions. I do know he is not to blame for the current situation on earth, and has had to make some hard choices, choices that might not match exactly with conservative thinking, but rather choices to protect America and its citizens, rising above partisan politics, to make those choices against the conservative grain. Yes Brother, I took time to review my candidates running for my parties nomination, or as you say "wavered on which Republican to vote for". McCain ended up being the that best fits mine and the parties ideals, and I make that decision knowing he is the best man to lead this country in the times were in, and for the times to come in the next four years, not because as you say " will keep the Bush Legacy in full errrr swing" To the contrary brother McCain and Bush share the core beliefs but really couldn’t be any more opposite. Remember the 2000 election man? They couldn’t be anymore different.
Eric-
Though answering your intelligent question of what ILK of conservatives I best relate to is tempting, I find it easier to tell you I am a conservative Republican ILK. I do this in hope that it helps you understand my position to a greater extent. For most of my political life I have understood you to be a pretty far left leaning, ie. 9/11 conspiracies ect. Which would explain my surprise to hear you were agreeing with any conservative pieces in regards to the state of the Republican party, good or bad. You say some are Obama backers, I challenge you to name one Republican publicly backing Barrack Obama, and as not to send you on a wild goose chase I can answer for you 0. I strongly urge you to check your sources on that one, as for the circling wagons, and you question of backing someone who doesn’t share the core beliefs of your party, I would like to point out John McCain’s voting record in the senate, he carries a 95% conservative voting record.
What you have to understand is the Limbaugh’s, Hannities, and Ann Coulters of the world do not have the final say on John McCain and his conservative credentials, although they act like they do, there what’s wrong with our parties image. With his voting record and his overall political record I would say he holds true to our dearest beliefs. McCain was a strong opponent of the Bush Tax cuts, not because he didn’t like the whole bill, but because it favors the higher income bracket, and for that didn’t vote for the bill. That in its self is not enough for conservatives to cross into the liberal abyss. I believe any true politician will look beyond there president, in any party, if not to further there own political agenda, then to ensure the party is moving in the right direction for the next four years.
Where were you going with telling me my politics should be more then just the president I back? Let me respond by saying long after Bush is gone I will still have the burning passion of conservatism running through my veins. I believe now more then ever conservative ideology is in our countries best interest, and the best way to further our common interests as citizens. I am however curious as to your generalization saying MOST conservatives feel Bush has run the party into the ground, I’m here to tell you that is false, George Bush Is the torch bearer for conservatives. You need look no further then the RNC meeting last month, or the House Republicans, and Republican Senators vote over the last 4 yrs. He was the head chair at the biggest conservative rally in D.C two weeks ago.
While you do see a little unease in the Republican party, that is attributed to the new world we live in, on Sept. 11th 2001 our party was forced to look into reformation of our dearest beliefs, civil liberties, and smaller govt' were effected. An example wire taps to give us the upper hand against terrorists communicating in our country, and abroad to plot against us. We want less govt' but this was something worth the price. So I guess my answer to you is I back the man, and always put the party before him. At the risk of confusing you it is possible to stand behind the man that got your party to the presidency, while not selling out your party. Your concerns for me loosing my political purpose is appreciated, yet unfounded, and far from reality. I’m now if not more dedicated to the principles of conservatism, the ideals set forth by great people such as Ronald Regan, Margaret Thatcher, Winston Churchill ect... I do believe the core values of conservatism remains, but like anything else have to be modified from time to time. As you know I have stood by President Bush through thick and thin, good decisions, bad decisions. I do know he is not to blame for the current situation on earth, and has had to make some hard choices, choices that might not match exactly with conservative thinking, but rather choices to protect America and its citizens, rising above partisan politics, to make those choices against the conservative grain. Yes Brother, I took time to review my candidates running for my parties nomination, or as you say "wavered on which Republican to vote for". McCain ended up being the that best fits mine and the parties ideals, and I make that decision knowing he is the best man to lead this country in the times were in, and for the times to come in the next four years, not because as you say " will keep the Bush Legacy in full errrr swing" To the contrary brother McCain and Bush share the core beliefs but really couldn’t be any more opposite. Remember the 2000 election man? They couldn’t be anymore different.
I do remember you voting for Kerry not for his ideals keeping in line with party beliefs, but because he was against Bush, I ask you then who lost there political purpose? You made a mistake and admitted it, but are you rectifying the mistake of following your candidate down a rabbit hole to utter embarrassment, or the mistake of not voting for the man best qualified for the job? I say to you the supporters of Obama, Michelle Obama, ect. Its a shame it took you this long to become proud of American society, and culture in America, America is a great country for a million reasons a day, we are a leading nation in the world, and it isn’t because of its president, politicians, or foreign policy, its because of the citizens that make up this wonderful land, its too bad your just now proud of where its going. I want to know what polls you see that show Obama leading McCain in anything...Exit polls, Primary polling? I wasn’t aware polling for the general election had begun, then I remembered Obama hasn’t secured anything yet, and everyday looks like he is getting further and further from it. While my party has secured its candidate, you cant deny there is potential your candidate might not do the same.
Is it possible for party principles to evolve with the times? And should you be accused of disloyalty if your a free thinker in the realm of politics?
Is it possible for party principles to evolve with the times? And should you be accused of disloyalty if your a free thinker in the realm of politics?
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