Republicans have lowered taxes... Given more money back to me because of my family and family status.... No I'm not rich..... Now I can simulate the ecconomy the way I want to.... IE support local busines... Gun Shop... Their much more pro family, pro life, pro 2nd ammendment, I have not heard them try to twist the meaning of the word NO (clinton) or insult our military smarts (Kerry). They do go out and take action and not sit back... War on Terrorists... Just my oppions, expvideo....
You don't deserve a republican congress
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Why vote Republican
1. So you can lose your right's to haebeus corpus...."why" you were detained is not information you need, you're not in the "need to know" loop on this one.
2. So you can have your phones tapped.
3. So we can send our youth over to fight for oil under the guise of "terrorism" and "WMD's" from Iraq.
4. So we can have scandal after scandal sidestepped by just magically changing the subject.
Enron's connection to the White House
Bin Laden/Taliban
Saddam/Iraq
Rove CIA leaks
Abrahamoff sp?
Katrina FEMA fubar
Prisoner detention abuse
The pedophile senator
And those off the top of my head, imagine if I did my homework how long this list would be. Some of these issues are not directly Congress's doing, but what they didn't do makes them just as responsible for the wrongdoing. It's amazing how well the Republicans will band together and LIE!
I'm not voting Hillary, but Republicans have done an excellent job of putting their credibility in the toilet of late. Libertarians will be getting a lot of loyal Republican votes this go'round is my guess.
jeepmor
1. So you can lose your right's to haebeus corpus...."why" you were detained is not information you need, you're not in the "need to know" loop on this one.
2. So you can have your phones tapped.
3. So we can send our youth over to fight for oil under the guise of "terrorism" and "WMD's" from Iraq.
4. So we can have scandal after scandal sidestepped by just magically changing the subject.
Enron's connection to the White House
Bin Laden/Taliban
Saddam/Iraq
Rove CIA leaks
Abrahamoff sp?
Katrina FEMA fubar
Prisoner detention abuse
The pedophile senator
And those off the top of my head, imagine if I did my homework how long this list would be. Some of these issues are not directly Congress's doing, but what they didn't do makes them just as responsible for the wrongdoing. It's amazing how well the Republicans will band together and LIE!
I'm not voting Hillary, but Republicans have done an excellent job of putting their credibility in the toilet of late. Libertarians will be getting a lot of loyal Republican votes this go'round is my guess.
jeepmor
Of course global warming is real... so is global cooling (Ice Age, anyone). Earth has went through various warming and cooling cycles for as long as we can measure. There's no way to legislate global warming/cooling (Mother Nature) away.
There is this little term called "adaptation" that many legislators need to learn about. I think it would be more effective to adapt to global warming, than to legislate it away retroactively to reverse the current warming cycle of the Earth... which is impossible, by the way.
There is this little term called "adaptation" that many legislators need to learn about. I think it would be more effective to adapt to global warming, than to legislate it away retroactively to reverse the current warming cycle of the Earth... which is impossible, by the way.
ArfinGreebly
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Hmmm . . . Let Me Think . . .
I have posting privileges on my wife's blog.
I wrote an article tonight reflecting on the election from my point of view, based on my own experiences over the last six years.
You can find it here (under the title "Hey, It's VOTIN' Time"):
http://noisyroom.net/blog/?p=11796
(caution: you could wind up learning more about my life than you have any use for).
It does oversimplify a few things, but I think it's clear enough.
No, I'm not hyper-enthusiastic about the current Republican performance.
I can, however, sum up this way: there is a greater likelihood that I will get to continue my life unmolested if the Republicans hold the legislature.
I have posting privileges on my wife's blog.
I wrote an article tonight reflecting on the election from my point of view, based on my own experiences over the last six years.
You can find it here (under the title "Hey, It's VOTIN' Time"):
http://noisyroom.net/blog/?p=11796
(caution: you could wind up learning more about my life than you have any use for).
It does oversimplify a few things, but I think it's clear enough.
No, I'm not hyper-enthusiastic about the current Republican performance.
I can, however, sum up this way: there is a greater likelihood that I will get to continue my life unmolested if the Republicans hold the legislature.
"1) They are the party that is voting pro-RKBA; and
2) They are much more likely to appoint pro-RKBA Supreme Court Justices."
Bzzzt! Wrong answers.
At any rate, the current malarky has gotten me so incensed that I'm willing to take ANYONE over the incumbent. Please, just vote every last one of these spineless, worthless robber barons out, and get some fresh blood into office before everything is lost.
For heaven's sake, there are laws being proposed that would make all of us prisoners in our own country! This is not the time for partisanship, it's the time for a complete sea change; throwing out the incumbents of BOTH parties should be the singular focus of every patriot.
I am lately so disgusted by all of the 'rah rah' Republicans that I will have to literally hold my nose while marking next to any 'R' candidate. There has been so much absolutely unbelievable tripe passed under the Republican supermajority that I can't believe they even TRY passing themselves off as conservatives. On top of that you have these 'conservatives' in the media and elsewhere that will SKEWER you if you so much as express dissent against the Party Line (TM).
I am absolutely sick of it, and I'm not taking anymore!
I am not a Republican anymore.
I am an Enlightenment Era Liberal; standing for individual liberty, modest government, and personal self-control as befits a member of a free, honest society.
You know, all of those things that the current crop of Republicans have simply thrown by the wayside in their rush to the trough of dirty money and filthy dealings.
2) They are much more likely to appoint pro-RKBA Supreme Court Justices."
Bzzzt! Wrong answers.
At any rate, the current malarky has gotten me so incensed that I'm willing to take ANYONE over the incumbent. Please, just vote every last one of these spineless, worthless robber barons out, and get some fresh blood into office before everything is lost.
For heaven's sake, there are laws being proposed that would make all of us prisoners in our own country! This is not the time for partisanship, it's the time for a complete sea change; throwing out the incumbents of BOTH parties should be the singular focus of every patriot.
I am lately so disgusted by all of the 'rah rah' Republicans that I will have to literally hold my nose while marking next to any 'R' candidate. There has been so much absolutely unbelievable tripe passed under the Republican supermajority that I can't believe they even TRY passing themselves off as conservatives. On top of that you have these 'conservatives' in the media and elsewhere that will SKEWER you if you so much as express dissent against the Party Line (TM).
I am absolutely sick of it, and I'm not taking anymore!
I am not a Republican anymore.
I am an Enlightenment Era Liberal; standing for individual liberty, modest government, and personal self-control as befits a member of a free, honest society.
You know, all of those things that the current crop of Republicans have simply thrown by the wayside in their rush to the trough of dirty money and filthy dealings.
solareclipse
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As it usally is the case with politics, often there isn't a reason why for, but there is always a reason why not.
I have been witnessing both parties whore out and sidetrack on just about everything over the past 4 years so I hardly feel that it really matters (no it really doesn't actually) who runs what.. They are all the same at this point.
I have been witnessing both parties whore out and sidetrack on just about everything over the past 4 years so I hardly feel that it really matters (no it really doesn't actually) who runs what.. They are all the same at this point.
Glockfan.45
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Because there is no serious libretarian running. Seriously besides 2nd amend issues there is always taxation, immigration (I know the Reps are not doing what they should here but the Dems want Ammnesty), and other issues that may be of importance to some folks (though none of the following apply to me) abortion, gay marriage, stem cell research, and so on. I am not a Republican but my party hasnt got its act together yet so for me the Republican party is just the lesser of two evils.
Jeff Timm
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There are few real reasons to vote for Republicans.
I support only those who cut taxes, support the Fair Tax, which will take power away from the Pesthole on the Patomac and support all the amendments to the Constitution. Republicans can do this individually and still be supported by the National Party.
Voting against Democrats is unfortunately required. As the Joe Lieberman campaign proved the Communists controlling the Democrat party will not tolerate deviation from the party line. None.
Liberman is a left wing radical for whom I would never vote. Because he disagreed with the "Party Line" of the day on the War on Terror he was chucked out in the party primary. Now, I hope he loses and the Republican wins.
When in doubt vote out the incombents. I note my Federal House Rep is a Democrat Communist.
Now, why do I use the term Democrat Communist? Because the CPUS, in whatever guise it lurks currently, has stopped running candidates for President, they just endorse the Democrats.
Note: James Earl Carter. Abandoned the SVN Army to die in the Communist Invasion of 1975. Cut them off without US Suport. The earlier invasion of 1972 was destroyed with that support. This was followed by massive suppression of minority groups in Viet Nam. He also cut off aid and support to the Shah of Iran. A religious dicatorship being prefered to an Imperial Rule over violent minority groups. We are still dealing with the results of that achievement.
William Jefferson Clinton, sold the Red Chinese the technology to destroy the US of A. They can now build multi-stage missiles capable of reaching and destroying the US. The Reds have given the missiles to thier NK puppet, isn't that wonderful?
Geoff
Who would vote libertarian, but they don't believe in protecting the borders of the US of A.
I support only those who cut taxes, support the Fair Tax, which will take power away from the Pesthole on the Patomac and support all the amendments to the Constitution. Republicans can do this individually and still be supported by the National Party.
Voting against Democrats is unfortunately required. As the Joe Lieberman campaign proved the Communists controlling the Democrat party will not tolerate deviation from the party line. None.
Liberman is a left wing radical for whom I would never vote. Because he disagreed with the "Party Line" of the day on the War on Terror he was chucked out in the party primary. Now, I hope he loses and the Republican wins.
When in doubt vote out the incombents. I note my Federal House Rep is a Democrat Communist.
Now, why do I use the term Democrat Communist? Because the CPUS, in whatever guise it lurks currently, has stopped running candidates for President, they just endorse the Democrats.
Note: James Earl Carter. Abandoned the SVN Army to die in the Communist Invasion of 1975. Cut them off without US Suport. The earlier invasion of 1972 was destroyed with that support. This was followed by massive suppression of minority groups in Viet Nam. He also cut off aid and support to the Shah of Iran. A religious dicatorship being prefered to an Imperial Rule over violent minority groups. We are still dealing with the results of that achievement.
William Jefferson Clinton, sold the Red Chinese the technology to destroy the US of A. They can now build multi-stage missiles capable of reaching and destroying the US. The Reds have given the missiles to thier NK puppet, isn't that wonderful?
Geoff
Who would vote libertarian, but they don't believe in protecting the borders of the US of A.
Hayward Juhbuzzoff
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Carter came into office in 1977. Are you talking about the 1979 chinese invasion into Vietnam that lasted about a month and both sides said they won?
As I recall, the CIA, under Slam-Dunk Tenet, said there was no transfer of technology pertaining to that satellite business that weakened US security.
Silver Bullet
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Two more reasons to vote Republican:
1) In my opinion, the Republicans are doing more to keep us from being attacked within our borders than the Democrats will.
2) The Republicans are pushing us towards socialism more slowly than the Democrats.
Socialism, for those not in the know, is the economic ideology that penalizes the productive people of society and rewards the nonproductive. This also happens with higher taxes.
1) In my opinion, the Republicans are doing more to keep us from being attacked within our borders than the Democrats will.
2) The Republicans are pushing us towards socialism more slowly than the Democrats.
Socialism, for those not in the know, is the economic ideology that penalizes the productive people of society and rewards the nonproductive. This also happens with higher taxes.
cbsbyte
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I find that the Democrats in most cases are the lesser of the two evils. I might not agree with 50% of their platform but it is alot better than the Republicans. And I am not a one issue voter. Plus they will throw a wrench into the works once they take control of Congress and the Senate which is better for all of us.
Silver Bullet
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Are you assuming they won't gain the presidency in 2008 ? That won't be gridlock.
ChiefThunderstick
Member
Libertarians
All of the Libertarian voters here are presumably voting because of their Libertarian candidate's track record? Do Libertarians even have a track record? Or is a Libertarian vote just like tossing the ballot into the wind. I am reminded of the well intentioned votes for Ross Perot. That fiasco resulted in the AWB being passed the last time around. All you Libertarians should not complain if you sew what you reap.
All of the Libertarian voters here are presumably voting because of their Libertarian candidate's track record? Do Libertarians even have a track record? Or is a Libertarian vote just like tossing the ballot into the wind. I am reminded of the well intentioned votes for Ross Perot. That fiasco resulted in the AWB being passed the last time around. All you Libertarians should not complain if you sew what you reap.
telomerase
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The Republicans have increased spending more than any Administration besides FDR. There are no 'tax cuts', they simply inflated the currency.
And it was the Bush Administration that finally banned pilots from carrying, right before 9-11. Even after 9-11, only a few pilots have managed to jump through all the Republican hoops and rearm themselves.
Even the Democrats would not have been able to keep the pilots disarmed... the Republicans have only been able to do it because you want to think they're on your side.
>Before I was a gun owner, taxes were my single issue. Now I have 2 good reasons to vote Republican.
I agree with you 100% on your issues, but the Republicans don't. In the 1800s, Americans understood that the government was not their parents, and they didn't expect politicians to be their "friends". Neither should we.
telomerase
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Wait, maybe we all do something terrible in future lives, and so we DO deserve a Republican Congress to balance our karma. (It's not like a Democrat Congress would be better, so we'd better start planning our terrible deeds... we're going to need a lot of balancing).
Silver Bullet
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If I'm paying fewer tax on the same income, it's a tax cut.]
That means I paid less to the government to waste and I had more available to spur the economy increased cash flow in the goods and services I acquired for myself, not some bureaucrat's inflated pension.
expvideo
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That's a little over-simplified and frankly an uninformed POV. I know you're making a point, but there are a LOT of benefits of socialism. I'd just rather not see it in the US, since our country is not a good host for a socialist government.
While I agree with what you said, I think you have to look more at the fact that the Republicans have control of Congress and the presidency. I think the problem could easily be solved by a Democrat president.
So again, my plan is to vote republican for congress, and Democrat for president. I think the other way around would give the Democrats too much power, but this way the republicans would at least have a limit of how far they could go, since a Democrat president could veto the more crazy decisions.
So I'm voting republican, but praying that the Democrats take the presidency. One party controlling both is a disaster, as we've seen in the past 6 years (such as what Jeepmor was saying)
telomerase
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And thus Greens are the friends of freedom... not arguing with you here, either. You're right. That's why most countries use proportional representation, which also gets rid of the problem of gerrymandering.
The US Congress is nearly a hereditary office now; 99% of incumbents are re-elected.
RealGun
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Does any of that reasoning have anything to do with guns? It seems not. We have seen a lot of drive-by propaganda lately. I am just getting this feeling that this might be more of the same. Why on earth would anyone want a President who supports big time gun control?
Silver Bullet
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Name them. The only people who will benefit from socialism are those who are unskilled but who want to be in charge of those who are skilled.
The Republican congress needs to go to the woodshed for a couple of years and contemplate their big spending, liberty grabbing ways. They forgot who brung 'em to the dance. A Democrat House and (maybe) Senate will knock GWB down a peg or two and put the kibosh on rule-by-one-party-and-govern-by-fiat.
telomerase
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Even politicians still get diseases that only a free market in biotech could cure.
No individual benefits from socialism in an absolute sense. Stalin was worse off than if he had been poor in a free Russia. But socialism is great for destroying other's hopes and getting ahead of them in a relative sense. That's why it's still around.
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Republicans (nationally) haven’t done much for RKBA and the 2nd. They let the AWB lapse and protected gun companies from lawsuits. That’s it folks. Six years and they passed one law.
Meanwhile they have been falling all over themselves with pork projects and limiting the other 9 amendments. The Republicans have been in total control for a few years and they have accomplished the least of any Congress.
RKBA is my number one issue, but not the only issue. I don’t consider my right to have a gun and my right to breathe clean air mutually exclusive. I would like both of them. Plus Bush and the neocons made the US Government 10 steps closer to being a dictatorship. Secret prisons, assaults on free speech, protesting, wiretaps, and the list goes on and on. It has been to much to sacrifice for RKBA. I am willing to give Dems a shot, if they screw up I am sure the republicans will have “mended their ways” by 08-10.
Republicans (nationally) haven’t done much for RKBA and the 2nd. They let the AWB lapse and protected gun companies from lawsuits. That’s it folks. Six years and they passed one law.
Meanwhile they have been falling all over themselves with pork projects and limiting the other 9 amendments. The Republicans have been in total control for a few years and they have accomplished the least of any Congress.
RKBA is my number one issue, but not the only issue. I don’t consider my right to have a gun and my right to breathe clean air mutually exclusive. I would like both of them. Plus Bush and the neocons made the US Government 10 steps closer to being a dictatorship. Secret prisons, assaults on free speech, protesting, wiretaps, and the list goes on and on. It has been to much to sacrifice for RKBA. I am willing to give Dems a shot, if they screw up I am sure the republicans will have “mended their ways” by 08-10.
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