Comments on: Congressional Pensioners Making GOP a Permanent Minority http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:51:04 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lemme Get This Straight | E Pluribus Unum http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-2/#comment-78846 Lemme Get This Straight | E Pluribus Unum Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:55:52 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-78846 [...] else to make up the difference — giving what’s left of the Republicans in Congress (the few, the proud, the very afraid) a legitimate means of distancing themselves from Still POTUS [...] [...] else to make up the difference — giving what’s left of the Republicans in Congress (the few, the proud, the very afraid) a legitimate means of distancing themselves from Still POTUS [...]

]]> By: DrKrbyLuv http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-2/#comment-66785 DrKrbyLuv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:32:14 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-66785 It should be very scary for any American when Congress is dominated by either political party. In this environment, there is less debate and restraint. The intended checks and balances diminish making corruption more likely. Rick Moran's article carefully builds the case that not only is this likely, but it may be extreme. To be sure, the Republicans have largely earned the rebuke that may be coming their way. The Bush Presidency will go down in history as being incompetent and criminal. But, that's their biggest problem in moving forward. The big problem, mentioned in the article is the lack of good candidates and nowhere is that more evident than with their "presumed" candidate for president. McCain lacks a support base, has little campaign money (comparatively) and is running a terrible campaign. McCain should be dumped as the GOP candidate. A viable candidate with a conservative agenda would instantly invigorate the party with excitement and enthusiasm. I'm not sure how this would be accomplished but count me in if you have a plan. It should be very scary for any American when Congress is dominated by either political party. In this environment, there is less debate and restraint. The intended checks and balances diminish making corruption more likely.

Rick Moran’s article carefully builds the case that not only is this likely, but it may be extreme.

To be sure, the Republicans have largely earned the rebuke that may be coming their way. The Bush Presidency will go down in history as being incompetent and criminal. But, that’s their biggest problem in moving forward.

The big problem, mentioned in the article is the lack of good candidates and nowhere is that more evident than with their “presumed” candidate for president. McCain lacks a support base, has little campaign money (comparatively) and is running a terrible campaign.

McCain should be dumped as the GOP candidate. A viable candidate with a conservative agenda would instantly invigorate the party with excitement and enthusiasm. I’m not sure how this would be accomplished but count me in if you have a plan.

]]> By: Believer http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-2/#comment-66371 Believer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:43:14 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-66371 Canadian Student: I appreciate your kind words about our country. I have visited the beauty of yours on a number of occasions. Perhaps you didn't notice the first comment I posted. It encouraged a reading of an article by a doctor licensed both here and in Canada. In it, he stated that the "Father" of Canada's socialized healthcare system has admitted it is now in "crisis." I know personally of horror stories from both the UK and New Zealand with their socialized care. It is not the answer to our problems here. And it's the issue both Dem nominees spent the first half of their contest touting their own versions of. It's an issue I think Obama can't flip on, as he has on so many others, and this admission by Canada's plan's architect shows what a lousy idea it is. There are two reasons our system is in trouble: lawyers (John Edwards comes to mind) and illegal immigrants. I trust America will find ways to work through our problems without resorting to government intervention. (I should add here I just learned that Obama's plan would give 15million illegals free healthcare - Dick Morris thinks this will crush O. and McCain should point it out.) You mentioned energy. And drilling. Nuclear is okay. It's insanity that we haven't become energy independent by now. We're at war. And sending a fortune to our enemy. The case should have been made right after 9/11 that we needed independence. Drill here. Drill now. We can thank the Dems who are beholden to the environuts. This is something else voters should be reminded of at every opportunity. So long as they're in Congress to fight it, we won't get it done. This should be Reason One to make sure they don't return to Washington anytime soon. The ramifications of not being independent go far beyond economics. About the only thing conservative in your comments is cutting pork. Obama will destroy our economy. The voter has to be educated as to why. If you think agreeing with McCain on some things (immigration?) means you are a "bit Republican," well, conservatives would disagree. McCain, to many, is just another Democrat. But he's a heck of a lot better than the other Dems. No, I don't think you can convince me a Democrat has any strong point. And certainly not "strong points." But you seem like a nice neighbor. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Canadian Student: I appreciate your kind words about our country. I have visited the beauty of yours on a number of occasions.

Perhaps you didn’t notice the first comment I posted. It encouraged a reading of an article by a doctor licensed both here and in Canada. In it, he stated that the “Father” of Canada’s socialized healthcare system has admitted it is now in “crisis.” I know personally of horror stories from both the UK and New Zealand with their socialized care.

It is not the answer to our problems here. And it’s the issue both Dem nominees spent the first half of their contest touting their own versions of. It’s an issue I think Obama can’t flip on, as he has on so many others, and this admission by Canada’s plan’s architect shows what a lousy idea it is.

There are two reasons our system is in trouble: lawyers (John Edwards comes to mind) and illegal immigrants. I trust America will find ways to work through our problems without resorting to government intervention. (I should add here I just learned that Obama’s plan would give 15million illegals free healthcare – Dick Morris thinks this will crush O. and McCain should point it out.)

You mentioned energy. And drilling. Nuclear is okay. It’s insanity that we haven’t become energy independent by now. We’re at war. And sending a fortune to our enemy. The case should have been made right after 9/11 that we needed independence. Drill here. Drill now.

We can thank the Dems who are beholden to the environuts. This is something else voters should be reminded of at every opportunity. So long as they’re in Congress to fight it, we won’t get it done. This should be Reason One to make sure they don’t return to Washington anytime soon. The ramifications of not being independent go far beyond economics.

About the only thing conservative in your comments is cutting pork. Obama will destroy our economy. The voter has to be educated as to why. If you think agreeing with McCain on some things (immigration?) means you are a “bit Republican,” well, conservatives would disagree. McCain, to many, is just another Democrat. But he’s a heck of a lot better than the other Dems.

No, I don’t think you can convince me a Democrat has any strong point. And certainly not “strong points.”

But you seem like a nice neighbor. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

]]> By: MlR http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-2/#comment-66357 MlR Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:58:33 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-66357 Unfortunately, I don't think there's going to be enough undiluted Conservatives/Libertarians left by that point to even understand what happened. It feels likes an Ayn Rand novel. Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s going to be enough undiluted Conservatives/Libertarians left by that point to even understand what happened. It feels likes an Ayn Rand novel.

]]> By: MlR http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-2/#comment-66356 MlR Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:55:16 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-66356 As an operating philosophy, I see nothing wrong with limited Constitutional government, free-markets, and an America-first foreign policy not beholden to the transnational progressives. In the medium/long run, however, I don't know how Conservatives can compete with an opposition that has control of the media, Hollywood/pop culture, and schools, as well as the ability to dilute the old American electorate with millions of immigrants coming from countries with no history or understanding of limited government. Frankly, I think we're going down, hard. The big question is what happens after the fiscal bank breaks due to the upcoming entitlement disasters. As an operating philosophy, I see nothing wrong with limited Constitutional government, free-markets, and an America-first foreign policy not beholden to the transnational progressives.

In the medium/long run, however, I don’t know how Conservatives can compete with an opposition that has control of the media, Hollywood/pop culture, and schools, as well as the ability to dilute the old American electorate with millions of immigrants coming from countries with no history or understanding of limited government.

Frankly, I think we’re going down, hard. The big question is what happens after the fiscal bank breaks due to the upcoming entitlement disasters.

]]> By: Canadian Student http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-2/#comment-65987 Canadian Student Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:47:45 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-65987 I'm a Canadian attending University in your country, and yes you do have the best universities in the world and yes you do have one of the poorer 1-12 school systems. You also have the best medical care in the world for those who can afford it and are not dropped from plans because of an illness or lost their job and medical insurance. There are canadians who come to the US for surgeries, you have very good specialists but these are wealthy people, there's also people who come from around the world for surgeries in Canada. America also has some of the worst statistics on health care of any industrialized nation also pays the most $6500.00 per citizen and that includes the uninsured every other industrialized country has universal health care. If it was only the insured it would be $7800.00 per person, the $6500.00 is twice as much as any county in the world pays, Canadians pay about $3500.00 for example. Yes there are problems in the Canadian system, there is some waiting times for non-life threatening surgeries, but it has been improving 1/3 of the nations surplus{yes Canada's national debt has gone down over the past 10 years}has gone to health care. I don't think most Americans want a system where you have to decide either to lose their home or a loved one who is ill. Or have a mother or baby die because they couldn't afford proper pre-birth care, or have a parent die of cancer or heart disease because they didn't go to the doctor when they should have. And ReCon {writes like that and claims to have been CEO of Sealy} yes there are problems but there is with all governments and large corporations. Canada's health care has improved a lot over the past decade. I can't see how any party could be against healthcare for all it's people. I love America and it's politics,if you think you have to much government take a look at Canada, but not this, there could be nothing more American. I'm sure the country who put a man on the moon and saved the world a couple times can figure out how to care for All it's people {remember We the people} that means everyone not just those who can afford it. And as for believer, Energy, not a lot can be done on prices, need more alternative idea's. No need to drill in ANWR not totally against it, it would take 8-10 years, save as a reserve. Build more nuclear plants, run cars on electric {France has tons of them if they can do it safely anyone can}. There's not alot goverment can do as far as the economy other than to cut out the pork and make sure the playing field is level and companies are fair and honestly run and then let the business people do there thing. Iraq, was for it now against it {cost to much in treasure, and more importantly American life's}. End it as quick as possible and leave a somewhat stable government. Terrorism give them a fair and open trial if possible, then execute the evil bastards. Taxes, don't raise on personal of corporate except for people making over $250,000.00, middle class and low income are hurting more percentage wise because of higher prices of gas, food etc. Morals, All major religions believe in the same god, Muslims, Jew's and Christians, I'm a christian my views on everything are seen through this prism. But I believe in separation of church and state, just look at countries that don't, Iran, Saudi Arabia etc. Immigration build a fence, make it hard to work and live in US without ID then find some humane and fair way to allow the undocumented to stay in this country. Yes I know they broke the law but they were virtually encouraged to come and work in the fields and hotels and other low paying jobs. And just imagine trying to kick them out, it would be impossible and immoral. Pay a fine and go to the back of the line. So there's a Canadians long winded view a bit Democrat and bit Republican. And believer, about 50% and a little more at this time believe just as strongly that those Democrat weaknesses are not weaknesses but strong points. I’m a Canadian attending University in your country, and yes you do have the best universities in the world and yes you do have one of the poorer 1-12 school systems. You also have the best medical care in the world for those who can afford it and are not dropped from plans because of an illness or lost their job and medical insurance. There are canadians who come to the US for surgeries, you have very good specialists but these are wealthy people, there’s also people who come from around the world for surgeries in Canada. America also has some of the worst statistics on health care of any industrialized nation also pays the most $6500.00 per citizen and that includes the uninsured every other industrialized country has universal health care. If it was only the insured it would be $7800.00 per person, the $6500.00 is twice as much as any county in the world pays, Canadians pay about $3500.00 for example. Yes there are problems in the Canadian system, there is some waiting times for non-life threatening surgeries, but it has been improving 1/3 of the nations surplus{yes Canada’s national debt has gone down over the past 10 years}has gone to health care. I don’t think most Americans want a system where you have to decide either to lose their home or a loved one who is ill. Or have a mother or baby die because they couldn’t afford proper pre-birth care, or have a parent die of cancer or heart disease because they didn’t go to the doctor when they should have. And ReCon {writes like that and claims to have been CEO of Sealy} yes there are problems but there is with all governments and large corporations. Canada’s health care has improved a lot over the past decade. I can’t see how any party could be against healthcare for all it’s people. I love America and it’s politics,if you think you have to much government take a look at Canada, but not this, there could be nothing more American. I’m sure the country who put a man on the moon and saved the world a couple times can figure out how to care for All it’s people {remember We the people} that means everyone not just those who can afford it. And as for believer, Energy, not a lot can be done on prices, need more alternative idea’s. No need to drill in ANWR not totally against it, it would take 8-10 years, save as a reserve. Build more nuclear plants, run cars on electric {France has tons of them if they can do it safely anyone can}. There’s not alot goverment can do as far as the economy other than to cut out the pork and make sure the playing field is level and companies are fair and honestly run and then let the business people do there thing. Iraq, was for it now against it {cost to much in treasure, and more importantly American life’s}. End it as quick as possible and leave a somewhat stable government. Terrorism give them a fair and open trial if possible, then execute the evil bastards. Taxes, don’t raise on personal of corporate except for people making over $250,000.00, middle class and low income are hurting more percentage wise because of higher prices of gas, food etc. Morals, All major religions believe in the same god, Muslims, Jew’s and Christians, I’m a christian my views on everything are seen through this prism. But I believe in separation of church and state, just look at countries that don’t, Iran, Saudi Arabia etc. Immigration build a fence, make it hard to work and live in US without ID then find some humane and fair way to allow the undocumented to stay in this country. Yes I know they broke the law but they were virtually encouraged to come and work in the fields and hotels and other low paying jobs. And just imagine trying to kick them out, it would be impossible and immoral. Pay a fine and go to the back of the line. So there’s a Canadians long winded view a bit Democrat and bit Republican. And believer, about 50% and a little more at this time believe just as strongly that those Democrat weaknesses are not weaknesses but strong points.

]]> By: Believer http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-2/#comment-65872 Believer Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:39:06 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-65872 Just read these are the issues (in importance) to American voters: 1-energy/gas prices 2-economy 3-situation in iraq 4-healthcare 5-terrorism 6-taxes 7-moral issues 8-illegal immigration Perceptions are that Obama would be better on issues 1,2,4 and 6. Yet voters prefer the solutions McCain proposes on some of these. All four of these could be argued to benefit McCain. Republicans running for office should pound away at the Dems' weakness on these issues as well. Just read these are the issues (in importance) to American voters:

1-energy/gas prices
2-economy
3-situation in iraq
4-healthcare
5-terrorism
6-taxes
7-moral issues
8-illegal immigration

Perceptions are that Obama would be better on issues 1,2,4 and 6. Yet voters prefer the solutions McCain proposes on some of these.

All four of these could be argued to benefit McCain.

Republicans running for office should pound away at the Dems’ weakness on these issues as well.

]]> By: pashley http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-1/#comment-65785 pashley Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:58:16 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-65785 How can anyone be so pessimistic? The list of Republican-plus issues are endless, if they want to use them. Abortion, emigration, energy, fiscal responsibility, security, smaller government, families. But if the Republicans go left on these issues, why not just vote for the real thing? Republicans will get a well-deserved ass-kicking this election cycle because they've earned it. How can anyone be so pessimistic? The list of Republican-plus issues are endless, if they want to use them. Abortion, emigration, energy, fiscal responsibility, security, smaller government, families. But if the Republicans go left on these issues, why not just vote for the real thing?

Republicans will get a well-deserved ass-kicking this election cycle because they’ve earned it.

]]> By: ReCon USMC http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-1/#comment-65751 ReCon USMC Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:10:34 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-65751 To Northern Light . I was President of Sealy of Canada in Toronto up until 1993 serving there 9 years .15 YEARS AGO THERE NO GANGS .....TODAY THEY ARE ALL OVER CANADA WITH YOUR THEIR JOKE-ABLE LOOSE LAWS . I am also and American thank God .The Taxes In Canada are huge on everything , health care is a Joke, In Fact all top Canadians get their serious Surgeries in America .The Government is one GIANT RED TAPE MACHINE .....UNIONS ARE A NIGHT MARE TO DEAL WITH . YOU LIKE SOCIALISM ........ AMERICA LOVES CAPITALISM ! STAY NORTH WE WILL STILL PROTEST CANADA ! HERE IS ONE GOOD THING ABOUT CANADA .....YOUR EDUCATION SYSTEM IS FAR BETTER THAN AMERICA'S . To Northern Light .
I was President of Sealy of Canada in Toronto up until 1993 serving there 9 years .15 YEARS AGO THERE NO GANGS …..TODAY THEY ARE ALL OVER CANADA WITH YOUR THEIR JOKE-ABLE LOOSE LAWS .
I am also and American thank God .The Taxes In Canada are huge on everything , health care is a Joke, In Fact all top Canadians get their serious Surgeries in America .The Government is one GIANT RED TAPE MACHINE …..UNIONS ARE A NIGHT MARE TO DEAL WITH .
YOU LIKE SOCIALISM …….. AMERICA LOVES CAPITALISM !
STAY NORTH WE WILL STILL PROTEST CANADA !
HERE IS ONE GOOD THING ABOUT CANADA …..YOUR EDUCATION SYSTEM IS FAR BETTER THAN AMERICA’S .

]]> By: John Samford http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/comment-page-1/#comment-65729 John Samford Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:42:48 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/house-gop-retiring-themselves-into-a-permanent-minority/#comment-65729 RE: The sun may rise again. Or it may not. " Wanna bet? I'm taking 'will rise again' for as much as you care to lose. There are things in nature that politics cannot affect. RE:

The sun may rise again. Or it may not. ”

Wanna bet? I’m taking ‘will rise again’ for as much as you care to lose. There are things in nature that politics cannot affect.

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