Republicans - cut it out!

[billvon 3,132]

This is getting out of hand. Romney is gaffing left and right, Ryan won't even talk about numbers in the budget, and now three states are investigating GOP voter fraud. Republicans have tried to redefine rape for political advantage. Twice. The presidency, once seemingly ripe for the taking, is now almost completely out of Romney's grasp. Retaking the Senate once looked doable, now it's nearly impossible mathematically. Pollsters are even seeing rising odds that the democrats will take the house back. And while the whole process has been amusing, providing endless material for pundits and comedians alike. it's getting a little absurd.

So Republicans - cut it out! The country can't afford to have one party control both houses and the presidency. That's a recipe for disaster no matter which party it is. When a president doesn't have to deal with an intransigent Congress, and Congress doesn't have to fear the veto, then any limits on spending, new wars, new expanded government programs etc go right out the window.

It's all well and good to attack the other side; heck, it's why this forum was created. But Republicans can no longer afford to waste their time bitching about the democrats. They need to turn their energies to fixing the holes in their own party before they see their influence in Congress disappear completely.

So the next time Republicans feel the urge to whine about something, aim that complaint where it will do some good - at the GOP leaders who are blowing any chance we have to avoid a solid democratic majority. That's not good for anyone (even Democrats.)

[kelpdiver 2]

I thought new guys like Ryan would lead the GOP to a new promised land. I hope after this election ends he can go back to that, but it looks like he's been captured by the old blood.

[ryoder 1,590]

The GOP has jumped the shark. It is time for the remaining sane members to leave and start a new party, where nutcases like Michele Bachmann, etc, are *not* welcome.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[winsor 236]

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=> The US of A is a net importer of food. . . .

=> The US of A produces no more than 4.7 million barrels a day . . .

=> There is no suggestion as to how our balance of trade might become neutral or positive at any time . . .


This is not higher math, it's simple arithmetic. I wish I was wrong.

Enjoy yourselves, it's later than you think.

Winsor, I inadvertantly edited your post intead of replying. My apologies; feel free to repost, or send me what you would like me to replace this (edited) post with.

[SkydiveJonathan 0]

The Tea Party was their undoing.

[Andy9o8 3]

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The GOP has jumped the shark..

On behalf of the sharks, I find that expression professionally insulting. You don't jump us; we jump you.

[masterblaster72 0]

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The country can't afford to have one party control both houses and the presidency. That's a recipe for disaster no matter which party it is.

Find me a republican these days that's willing acknowledge this and maybe we'll be in business again. Until then, expect the politics from the right to remain childish, adversarial, obstinate, polarized and brazenly dishonest while their whining becomes ever more shrill.

Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up.

[Gravitymaster 0]

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The country can't afford to have one party control both houses and the presidency. That's a recipe for disaster no matter which party it is.

Find me a republican Democrat these days that's willing acknowledge this and maybe we'll be in business again. Until then, expect the politics from theright Left to remain childish, adversarial, obstinate, polarized and brazenly dishonest while their whining becomes ever more shrill.

FIFY

[matthewcline 0]

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The country can't afford to have one party control both houses and the presidency. That's a recipe for disaster no matter which party it is.

Find me a Politician these days that's willing acknowledge this and maybe we'll be in business again. Until then, expect the politics from the Politicians to remain childish, adversarial, obstinate, polarized and brazenly dishonest while their whining becomes ever more shrill.

FIFY

Now, it is correct.

Matt

An Instructors first concern is student safety.
So, start being safe, first!!!

[normiss 906]

^This.

Listening to NPR today, they make it sound like homeowners will lose the mortgage interest deduction.
No matter WHO we vote for.

BOHICA people.

[JerryBaumchen 1,473]

Hi normiss,

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homeowners will lose the mortgage interest deduction.

Disclaimer: I am no seer.

IMO this will be just the beginning of many things that today are deductible but will not be in the near future.

Reagan said he was not raising taxes. He just got rid of a lot of deductions.

JerryBaumchen

[funjumper101 15]

It is a great plan, take away deductions that help the average citizen, and use the money saved to provide huge tax cuts to the folks that are already paying the lowest tax rates EVER.

This is Reich Wing Conservatism at it best and finest hour!!!
Jump on the bandwagon for tax cuts for the "job creators" who will save the economy (every where else but the USA)!!!!

Three cheers for the gullible among us who vote Rescumlican!!!

Thanks a lot, assholes...

[kelpdiver 2]

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Listening to NPR today, they make it sound like homeowners will lose the mortgage interest deduction.
No matter WHO we vote for.

Probably not anytime soon. The deduction props up the prices of homes. If it were not present, they'd be 30% (WAG) lower. When you consider how many people are underwater right now or right on the bubble, that's a short term iliquidity crisis we can't manage.

It's hard to implement, period, without a rocky period, unless the deduction were phased out over 10 to 20 years.

[normiss 906]

Damn shame NEITHER PARTY will provide any details to their plans.

I think I'm finally ready to vote for Ron Paul.

ALL votes are a waste this time around.

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

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Damn shame NEITHER PARTY will provide any details to their plans.

I think I'm finally ready to vote for Ron Paul.

ALL votes are a waste this time around.

In order to provide details they'd actually need to HAVE those details.

And nobody knows how they are going to do what they propose.
Mainly because it's impossible.

"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy

"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

[devildog 0]

Posts like this remind me of Kang vs Kudos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk12ALX9fz8

You stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions.

[kelpdiver 2]

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And nobody knows how they are going to do what they propose.
Mainly because it's impossible.

Many of them have ideas in their mind, but they see the current stalemate. Look at the deficit committee that wouldn't even vote for its own results. Why on earth would someone present an unpopular solution that would not even be considered? That person gets all of the negative publicity for even thinking it, but none of the rewards of advancing a solution.

[DrewEckhardt 0]

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^This.

Listening to NPR today, they make it sound like homeowners will lose the mortgage interest deduction.
No matter WHO we vote for.

That's unlikely to happen given the National Association of Realtors (ranked first among PACs in terms of campaign contributions for the 2008 election), National Association of Home Builders (12), Mortgage Bankers Association, and a slew of other PACs which have made keeping house prices up a government priority.

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BOHICA people.

We are screwed regardless of who wins in November.

[kallend 2,182]

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Jump on the bandwagon for tax cuts for the "job creators" who will save the economy (every where else but the USA)!!!!
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Hey, they're doing wonders for the job market in the Cayman Islands and Switzerland.

...

The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[tkhayes 348]

Ryan SHOULD be leading Republicans to the promised land - but due to protocol, he is not allowed to outshine the presidential candidate, so he takes a back seat and shuts up.

The right-wing does not have the balls to stand up and say what is REALLY on their mind - they might actually win if they did, and so Ryan sits there stifled.

I'm not saying it is good or bad, it is just the way that it is....

[normiss 906]

Come on TK, NEITHER side is saying what is really on their mind.
They're too afraid of losing votes should they.

It's pissing me off.

[RonD1120 62]

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This is getting out of hand. Romney is gaffing left and right, Ryan won't even talk about numbers in the budget, and now three states are investigating GOP voter fraud. Republicans have tried to redefine rape for political advantage. Twice. The presidency, once seemingly ripe for the taking, is now almost completely out of Romney's grasp. Retaking the Senate once looked doable, now it's nearly impossible mathematically. Pollsters are even seeing rising odds that the democrats will take the house back. And while the whole process has been amusing, providing endless material for pundits and comedians alike. it's getting a little absurd.

So Republicans - cut it out! The country can't afford to have one party control both houses and the presidency. That's a recipe for disaster no matter which party it is. When a president doesn't have to deal with an intransigent Congress, and Congress doesn't have to fear the veto, then any limits on spending, new wars, new expanded government programs etc go right out the window.

It's all well and good to attack the other side; heck, it's why this forum was created. But Republicans can no longer afford to waste their time bitching about the democrats. They need to turn their energies to fixing the holes in their own party before they see their influence in Congress disappear completely.

So the next time Republicans feel the urge to whine about something, aim that complaint where it will do some good - at the GOP leaders who are blowing any chance we have to avoid a solid democratic majority. That's not good for anyone (even Democrats.)

And you all thought I, and the churches of America, were crazy when the 40 Days of Prayer was started.

We are headed for dark days.

Tomorrow, 2 Oct, the rationing of medical treatment in hospitals begins, as per Obamacare

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[billvon 3,132]

>>>It's all well and good to attack the other side; heck, it's why this forum
>>>was created. But Republicans can no longer afford to waste their time
>>>bitching about the democrats.


>>Find me a republican Democrat these days that's willing
>>acknowledge this

>FIFY

And thank you for once again demonstrating my point. In three months I'm sure you'll be able to come up with with some other pithy zingers against the party in power. Sure beats actually doing anything.

[Gravitymaster 0]

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>>>It's all well and good to attack the other side; heck, it's why this forum
>>>was created. But Republicans can no longer afford to waste their time
>>>bitching about the democrats.


>>Find me a republican Democrat these days that's willing
>>acknowledge this

>FIFY

And thank you for once again demonstrating my point. In three months I'm sure you'll be able to come up with with some other pithy zingers against the party in power. Sure beats actually doing anything.

OK, what are the Democrats willing to compromise on?

[billvon 3,132]

>OK, what are the Democrats willing to compromise on?

You're again missing my point. You can now spend your next 200 posts whining on the Internet about how the democrats are uncompromising assholes. You might even convince RushMC to vote for Romney!

Or you could actually do something about it. Your choice.