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Originally posted by PsychoPawnI have posted this onion link before. An excerpt:
Where are the moderates in the Republican party anyway?
New Breeding Program Aimed At Keeping Moderate Republicans From Going Extinct
. . . centrist Republicans, who once freely roamed the nation calling for both economic deregulation and a return to Reagan-era tax rates on the wealthy, are in dire need of protection, having lost large portions of their natural terrain to the highly territorial Evangelical and Tea Party breeds.
"Our new program is designed to isolate the few remaining specimens of moderate Republicans, mate them in captivity, and then safely release these rare and precious creatures back into the electorate," [so to alleviate] the decline of the species [due] to . . . rampant, predatory fanaticism. "Within our safe, enclosed habitats, these middle-of-the-road Republican Party members can freely support increased funding for public education . . . without being threatened by the far-right subgenus."
. . . while there is no guarantee they will ever be able to restore the moderate-Republican population to its once-teeming levels, "every effort must be made" to breed the species and at least keep it alive in the Midwest and Northeast, where its chances for survival remain highest. . . . the number of optimal habitats for moderate, freethinking Republicans across the country has shrunk drastically, with studies showing the species may never again be able to recover in areas where it has been totally eradicated, such as the South and the GOP caucus in the House of Representatives.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/new-breeding-program-aimed-at-keeping-moderate-rep,27371/
Originally posted by KunsooMore likely the Republican Party pundits will declare Romney just wasn't "conservative" enough.
It is. The Republican Party has become extreme, and moderation is punished severely reminding me of the old Communist Party purges for heresy. But there has been a bit of a pushback privately, and if the election goes bad for Republicans I think there will be a revolt against the tea party stranglehold.
Originally posted by FMFWishful thinking. Perhaps he might become more cooperative, first of all by submitting a realistic budget proposal.
President Barack Obama says his re-election might help end the political stalemate in Washington, much like “popping a blister.”
In an interview with Time magazine, Obama says he expects Republicans in Congress to work more cooperatively in a second term, since his re-election would no longer be a factor.
The rest here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation ...[text shortened]... ation-from-gop-like-popping-a-blister/2012/08/30/f0d59ef0-f2a6-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html
Originally posted by moon1969Centrist republicans are really Democrats in disguise.
I have posted this onion link before. An excerpt:
[quote]New Breeding Program Aimed At Keeping Moderate Republicans From Going Extinct
. . . centrist Republicans, who once freely roamed the nation calling for both economic deregulation and a return to Reagan-era tax rates on the wealthy, are in dire need of protection, having lost large portions of ...[text shortened]... http://www.theonion.com/articles/new-breeding-program-aimed-at-keeping-moderate-rep,27371/
Originally posted by KunsooFirst I have to emphasize the "if Obama is re elected" is parallel to "if bullfrogs had wings". The Republican house has presented budgets every year, which die in the Democratic Senate, and the Presidents proposal couldn't get a single vote from members of his own party.
Yeah, I think there's some truth to that. From day 1, the Republican leadership has been obsessed with keeping Obama to one term. Once that obsession is over with, I do think at least the moderate wing of the GOP will start thinking once again about actually governing.
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungYeah.
So should we expect to see little sh76s running around?
Maybe a few McCains and an utherpendragon or two.
I was wondering if the President will be a full-blown communist in his second term since he will not face reelection, and also be able to complete the transfer of wealth from the US to the middle east, china, and the third world. Also, will he finally be able to help and make sure Iran completes implementation and testing of a nuclear bomb.
Originally posted by Eladar"Taxed Enough Already" is part of the "Starve the Beast" strategy that rich conservatives started back in the 70s.
If by that you mean too old school Republican and less Tea Party type, then I can agree with that.
What is "old school Republican" in your mind? You mean like from the '50s? Happy Days and all that?
Originally posted by AThousandYoungNo, I mean establishment. He is one of the guys who only care about giving cuts to the rich. The Tea Party people are conservative middle and lower class US citizens.
"Taxed Enough Already" is part of the "Starve the Beast" strategy that rich conservatives started back in the 70s.
What is "old school Republican" in your mind? You mean like from the '50s? Happy Days and all that?
Establishment types are more like GW who are willing to give Dems about anything as long as the rich get to keep more of their money.
Originally posted by EladarI don't get it.
No, I mean establishment. He is one of the guys who only care about giving cuts to the rich. The Tea Party people are conservative middle and lower class US citizens.
Establishment types are more like GW who are willing to give Dems about anything as long as the rich get to keep more of their money.
"Taxed Enough Already" is about middle and lower class people who think the rich should pay more?
Originally posted by no1marauderThe man who got elected on this?!
Ronald Reagan.
"John Anderson tells us that first we've got to reduce spending before we can reduce taxes. Well, if you've got a kid that's extravagant, you can lecture him all you want to about his extravagance. Or you can cut his allowance and achieve the same end much quicker."