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Re: Where's Larry and Hoppy when you need 'em???
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:08:20 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler wrote:
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Why is it silly, in your view? And what does it say about Republicans in
general that they’re willing to oust someone who expresses an opinion that
didn’t come from the party’s marching orders?
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Resolve for the war is sacred. Don’t underestimate the passion for this
issue. All others pale in comparison.
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Well, that explains the chickenhawks and diehards, but the overwhelming
majority of Americans object to Bush’s handling of the war, so you’re
essentially saying that Republicans are fundamentally out of touch with their
electorate.
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Lately Repubs have claimed to have a larger tent than Democrats, on the
grounds that Repubs allegedly tolerate a wider range of views than do the
Dems. Well, we’ll see how big the “R” tent remains after Senators start
voicing their displeasure with Bush’s policies.
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Not on THIS issue. As far as silly goes; come’on, what is the point of
“non-binding” resolutions? Let the Dems stop playing footsie and vote to cut
funds for the war if they are serious. Cowards.
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Well, let’s imagine how it would play out:
9:00am Day One: Dems vote to deny Bush’s request to fund the addition of new
troops in the Iraq quagmire
9:01am Day One, and for the Rest of Eternity:
Every headline and news program and commentator and political campaign and blog
attacks the Dems for “failing to support the troops”
Dems correctly recognize that they must proceed with care to prevent their
objections from being grossly misrepresented. You call it cowardice, but I see
it as another unavoidable facet of what you like to identify as “The Game.”
Dave!
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) I'm saying that the MSM objects to Bush's handling of the war, so that is the opinion of the GP. Don't you think people would have a better view of the war if the MSM portrayed it in a better light? Seriously, I honestly believe that the media (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| (...) Resolve for the war is sacred. Don't underestimate the passion for this issue. All others pale in comparison. (...) Not on THIS issue. As far as silly goes; come'on, what is the point of "non-binding" resolutions? Let the Dems stop playing (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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