tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post9212453967742907600..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: Quandary.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-47595896621803710902008-02-06T20:09:00.000-05:002008-02-06T20:09:00.000-05:00You know, when I got into the voting booth, there ...You know, when I got into the voting booth, there were no Ron Paul supporters. Suddenly, it seemed OK to vote for him.<BR/>Funny how that works.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824445546892392815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-74211974923646280182008-02-06T15:28:00.000-05:002008-02-06T15:28:00.000-05:00Thompson was still on the ballot here in Joisey.I ...Thompson was still on the ballot here in Joisey.<BR/><BR/>I was one of 3113 who voted for him.<BR/><BR/>McCain 309,622 55% 52 dels.<BR/>Romney 158,533 28% <BR/>Huckabee 45,625 8% <BR/>Paul 26,861 5% <BR/>Giuliani 14,253 3% <BR/>Thompson 3,113 1%trainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864994498681719476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5731290737923454462008-02-06T12:38:00.000-05:002008-02-06T12:38:00.000-05:00"At best he's a status quo republican."At the rate..."At best he's a status quo republican."<BR/><BR/>At the rate this country's going, I would be happy with the status quo right now. It's like I woke up one morning in bizarro country; everything is upside down. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, my point was that Thompson is hardly a neocon. He may not be as conservative as you or I may wish, but he was certainly better than McCain or Romney.<BR/><BR/>I suspect that we won't have a choice to vote for anyone even slightly conservative for a long time to come(that has a chance in hell of getting elected).Yosemite Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557271397218085912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-30671034334872362222008-02-06T10:11:00.000-05:002008-02-06T10:11:00.000-05:00"As is saying that Fred Thompson is a "pretend con..."As is saying that Fred Thompson is a "pretend conservative"."<BR/><BR/>Do the research. Take an in-depth look at his voting record. Perhaps he's conservative by today's big-government, micromanaging republican standard, but he isn't an actual conservative (you seem good with definitions, I'm sure you know what all that entails). At best he's a status quo republican. They've been great these last eight years, haven't they?<BR/><BR/>"This purity thing is really getting out of control"<BR/><BR/>Yes, because we're so much better off with politicians that might as well be one big party of overlords.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-44565139823506828162008-02-06T09:30:00.000-05:002008-02-06T09:30:00.000-05:00"But hey, if you want play the "words have one str..."But hey, if you want play the "words have one strict meaning" game"<BR/><BR/>Dude, whatever. I was just pointing out the definition of Neocon. I'll concede that the words mean things was a bit snarky, but calling everyone you don't like a neocon is a bit silly as well. As is saying that Fred Thompson is a "pretend conservative". So if Fred Thompson isn't a real conservative, who is? This purity thing is really getting out of controlYosemite Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557271397218085912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-63634350776884476842008-02-06T07:33:00.000-05:002008-02-06T07:33:00.000-05:00*Sigh* I drove past my precinct voting location an...*Sigh* I drove past my precinct voting location an hour before they opened, and once again two hours after they closed. <BR/><BR/>That's what I get for working 30 miles from home and forgetting to vote early...Dr. StrangeGunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349076338197668654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-58488159766471933822008-02-06T06:29:00.000-05:002008-02-06T06:29:00.000-05:00The way I figure it, Dr. Paul is prolly gonna burn...The way I figure it, Dr. Paul is prolly gonna burn upo on re-entry; but he will make one heck of a light. Maybe some of the wonks that run his party will look up and see the light; maybe a burned chunk'o'freedom will knock 'em sensible. It's all I've got left to hope for.Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-43780500332459986922008-02-06T00:43:00.000-05:002008-02-06T00:43:00.000-05:00Hey, I voted for Ron Paul tonight. Perhaps if mor...Hey, I voted for Ron Paul tonight. Perhaps if more and more of us vote for him, he'd be the major upset in this bid for nomination for the GOP to be President against those two doofuses McCain and Romney. He'd be like the Giants against the Patriots in the Superbowl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-54855837263043998542008-02-05T22:07:00.000-05:002008-02-05T22:07:00.000-05:00Paul for me - No chance in hell, butsomeone somewh...Paul for me - No chance in hell, butsomeone somewhere will get the hint if enough do it.<BR/><BR/>I strongly agree with 90% of his platform, which is more than I can say for anyone else running. Also he's the only candidate even mentioning trying to do ANYTHING to shrink the Fed and slash alphabet agencies into oblivion. <BR/><BR/>And no, I'm not a Ron Paul Spambot - I'm just sick of business as usual.<BR/><BR/>ColtCCOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-53587921754013105342008-02-05T21:21:00.000-05:002008-02-05T21:21:00.000-05:00I'll take Reagan, please...a.t.I'll take Reagan, please...a.t.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-14743762730950628482008-02-05T21:06:00.000-05:002008-02-05T21:06:00.000-05:00"Vote for the one whose type you want to see more ..."Vote for the one whose type you want to see more of the NEXT time. So do you want Fred types, or Paul types next time?"<BR/><BR/>That's it, exactly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-44630707570946568742008-02-05T20:41:00.000-05:002008-02-05T20:41:00.000-05:00This is one of those times when you really need a ...This is one of those times when you really need a dead guy on the ticket.Sebastianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539262551583143190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-39363266040594625292008-02-05T20:22:00.000-05:002008-02-05T20:22:00.000-05:00Paul, Tam. (I hope it was.)Only guy likely to even...Paul, Tam. (I hope it was.)<BR/>Only guy likely to even CONSIDER working on whacking the nonsensical "Sporting Clause."<BR/><BR/>(Why do I picture Santa on Skis every time I see that phrase?)<BR/><BR/>I want my affordable parts kits back, and my $2 a box Norinco 7.62x39, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-22081378724577255642008-02-05T19:11:00.000-05:002008-02-05T19:11:00.000-05:00One of two guys will win, but you dislike both of ...One of two guys will win, but you dislike both of them. Equally bad primary choices<BR/><BR/>You have guys that can't win, but like best. <BR/><BR/>Vote for the one whose type you want to see more of the NEXT time. So do you want Fred types, or Paul types next time?New Jovian Thunderbolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452246769246304612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-59787123922434170162008-02-05T18:46:00.000-05:002008-02-05T18:46:00.000-05:00Ron Paul all the way.Only one who's even kinda ser...Ron Paul all the way.<BR/>Only one who's even kinda serious about shrinking the fed down to something manageable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-82272858250126180592008-02-05T18:36:00.000-05:002008-02-05T18:36:00.000-05:00Sadly, "delivering the message" is not paid any at...Sadly, "delivering the message" is not paid any attention. The only message that counts is that nobody but the winner gets to implement policy. So, tonight I'm off to the Colorado carcases, where the [stealmeme]legions of the dense[/stealmeme] get to pick the contenders for [stealmeme]prancing prats on the Potomac[/stealmeme].<BR/><BR/>Whatever. Maybe I'm just not good with Tuesdays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-74768023352130830532008-02-05T18:26:00.000-05:002008-02-05T18:26:00.000-05:00OK, this will probably get me banned, or at least ...OK, this will probably get me banned, or at least stoned (the kind with rocks, thank you very much) but I am still going for Huckabee. The ONLY candidate who is both rock-solid on the Second amendment, and for replacing the income tax with the Fair Tax. No, he can't win, but this is on principle! <BR/><BR/>harryk9Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-49390600347306270582008-02-05T17:34:00.000-05:002008-02-05T17:34:00.000-05:00Yosemite Sam said... Words mean things.4:30 PM, Fe...Yosemite Sam said... <BR/>Words mean things.<BR/><BR/>4:30 PM, February 05, 2008<BR/><BR/>Oh look, cutesy condescension on the internet. How quaint.<BR/><BR/>Look up Fred's entire record. He might not be blood kin to them, but he shares some of the same ideals. But hey, if you want play the "words have one strict meaning" game, have at it. I concede the point.<BR/><BR/>Honestly now, does anyone think Fred Thompson the politician (sorry folks, just because he played a part in a movie or teevee show you like doesn't mean he'd morph into that kind of president) would fight tooth and claw with a democratic congress for actual conservative ideals? Kind of, sort of conservative ideals? Hell, just stopped runaway government spending, cancerous growth, and nanny statism? My god, the man half-assed his campaign and quit the race before it was through turn one. Might as well give him Bush's rubber stamp...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-51168269905914931902008-02-05T16:34:00.000-05:002008-02-05T16:34:00.000-05:00I colored the little circle in for Thompson here i...I colored the little circle in for Thompson here in Missouri. On a paper ballot, too, so in case they have any questions or think I might have been confused. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps I should have underlined it, too.Brian J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10919837228673866495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-51732778840722221632008-02-05T16:33:00.000-05:002008-02-05T16:33:00.000-05:00Paul. His foreign policy is iffy, but if we lose t...Paul. His foreign policy is iffy, but if we lose the war at home, game over. (Besides, Thompson is a quitter.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-2711966883253717012008-02-05T16:32:00.000-05:002008-02-05T16:32:00.000-05:00She's more of a librarian, considering how many bo...She's more of a librarian, considering how many books she reads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-70534028343255432082008-02-05T16:30:00.000-05:002008-02-05T16:30:00.000-05:00No OA, contrary to your usage, NeoCon has a specif...No OA, contrary to your usage, NeoCon has a specific meaning, to wit, former Leftists who decided that the U.S. should use military might to expand democracy throughout the world. There was no place for their beliefs in the Democratic Party, so they became Republicans. Fred Thompson, to the best of my knowledge, has never been a Leftist and I suspect that his support for the Iraq war is for other reasons besides spreading Democracy. Thus he is not a NeoCon.<BR/><BR/>Words mean things.Yosemite Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557271397218085912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-6662018827169461842008-02-05T15:52:00.000-05:002008-02-05T15:52:00.000-05:00Tam said... Boy, "neocon" has become as completely...Tam said... <BR/>Boy, "neocon" has become as completely f___ing devoid of meaning as "fascist" and "commie", hasn't it?<BR/><BR/>3:07 PM, February 05, 2008<BR/><BR/>Not really, unless "pretend conservative" is devoid of meaning. And I thought you were a Libertarian?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-58189000501899969422008-02-05T15:32:00.000-05:002008-02-05T15:32:00.000-05:00I'm lately thinking Ron Paul. At least he'll make ...I'm lately thinking Ron Paul. At least he'll make a splash on the radar. (Not much of one, but hey, it's a start.) <BR/><BR/>In the winner-take-all electoral college system, it's so damned frustrating. I'd like to see some EC votes go Paul. <BR/><BR/>Tam, I'm actually willing to do without a "Kill The Terrorists" plank. That's not a plank-- that's just SOP in any good administration. Like: Defend the Constitution-- it's implied in the oath. <BR/><BR/>When we make it a plank, we get all obsessed with our Wars On Nouns. <BR/><BR/>In this time of desperate need for a true third party, where is our T.R.?Matt Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500429239798601210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-24581783392076170052008-02-05T15:07:00.000-05:002008-02-05T15:07:00.000-05:00Boy, "neocon" has become as completely f___ing dev...Boy, "neocon" has become as completely f___ing devoid of meaning as "fascist" and "commie", hasn't it?Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.com