Not That There Is Any Real Surprise

But if there was a lack of evidence that we as a nation are in dire straits, one look at this will be enough.

Over 50 % of voters that call themselves Republicans consider Health Care, The Financial System(whatever that means) and Energy as important issues in the upcoming Congressional election. We all expect, and receive, that type of un-Constitutional feeling from Democrats. Now it is plain to see that Republicans feel that way too, and are also unworthy of the franchise.

More than one radio talker makes a good living spouting the thoughtless statement "it is time to take back the Republican Party". Take it back from whom, exactly ? This is not just a bunch of corrupt men at the top. Nor is it a bunch of good minded men that were corrupted by the system. This is the Republican Party. If you dream of, wish for and want an America that you claim to want; one with the ideals of the founders and the vigor of those that built her to greatness, then speak the truth to all. The Republican Party and the Democrat Party are one and the same.

They may differ on how fast we achieve Socialism, but they are both taking us there.

Can We Stop Calling Them RINO's Now ?

When two honest-to-goodness dyed-in-the-wool Republicans that have shown us all they have no trust in real American Conservative Values and have no difficulties with their own brand of un-Constitutional ideas finish first and second respectively in a straw poll of Republicans it is beyond absurd to call ANYONE a RINO.

RINO's are Republicans.

The Question Isn't Would Reagan Be "Reagan Enough", It Is When Will The Republican Party Stop Supporting A Scozzafava Over A Hoffman

There is still way too much whining going on about conservative voters wanting to get candidates that represent their conservative values.
Including such nonsense about Reagan not being "Reagan enough".
Please.
In the 1976 Republican primaries Reagan was not "Reagan enough" to beat Gerry Ford for crying out loud. The Gerry Ford that couldn't beat Jimmy Carter. 0bama without the hate America streak.


Stop with the whining about there being too much call for conservative values and get on with giving voters a conservative option to the Democrats Progressive/Socialist.


After buying the bill of goods that was 1994, conservatives all went along with the "Party over principle" idea.
This was done in the 1996 and 1998 and 2000 and 2002 and 2004 elections.
Slowly we all woke up and realized that the Party had left our conservative principles behind. Some of us woke up earlier than others.
In 2006 conservatives did not vote for the lesser of two evils in the percentages that they had in the past five elections; so much less that the Democrats regained control of Congress.
In 2008 the Republican Party still hadn't shown much concern for principles that matched the conservative principles of Republican voters, but some Republican candidates did.
Those candidates were supported.
Now here we are with the 2010 election cycle in full swing and we are being told to keep holding our noses and vote R just so a D doesn't win. (NY-23 anyone? The RNC supported Scozzafava. See Post Title) Hell no.
We already see what we get when we voted Socialist lite from 1996-2004. That wasn't very good.
Many "Republicans" then ask was it better than we got in 2008 ?
Yes, but the elections of 2006 and 2008 would not have resulted in the debacle we are in had the Republican Party stayed true to their constituency. Now, out of power, all the Republicans are crying that we have to stick together and support them.
Where were they when we called for Fiscal Responsibility and Laws that re-established The Congress as the Legislative Branch not The Supreme Court ?!?!?!?
For nearly 37 years the Republican voters of this nation have sought for and end to unlimited, unfettered destruction of pre-born babies. We are still waiting and praying.
If the Republicans do attain power, they will not repeal the monstrosity that is "Health" "Care" "Reform"any quicker.
There is power and control over the people in that law and they will be in power and they will want that power to remain. They were the Party that got the great example of individual liberties The PATRIOT ACT passed. When the Republican Party presents candidates that represent conservative principles conservative voters will vote for them.
The Republican Party can be and is a "big tent".
Scott Brown does not represent the conservative values held by the majority of Utah Republicans but he won election in his own home State of Massachusetts because he represents the values of Massuchusetts Republicans and very many non-Republicans.


That is how Republicans will win elections.


By representing the values of the voters. Before and after elections.

Following A Big Victory They Continue To Defame

As one of the left's remaining broadcasters, Thom Hartmann has decided to outmoron Ed Schultz.

A full eight months after Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) said that "Health" "Care" "Reform" being shoved down the throats of Americans would be 0bama's "Waterloo" and "it will break him", Thom Hartmann reminds us that there is never going to be enough time elapsed for any white Southerner to escape the past and not be considered a racist.

It has been over 145 years since any white man owned any black slave in South Carolina. Seven generations have passed since that sad time. Yet, clearly and obviously to TH when Sen. DeMint used the verb "to break", he was referring to the breaking of the slave, and that was clear to any and every white South Carolinian racist. (but I repeat myself)

Never mind that less than 50 years have passed since the Democrats stood up as the Party of segregation. Some of whom are still in Congress. They are absolved of all charges of racism due to their recent history of subjugating all people of color to special needs status.

Unfortunately TH does not just go after South Carolinians he also insinuates that Republicans are calling for a return of slave-breaking. Yes the Republicans that selected Lincoln as their candidate in 1860, the guy that we are all told "freed the slaves".

After 145 years these evil Republicans want to go back to the days of slavery - not just slavery, but Black slavery. As Senator DeMint plainly stated.

Mr. Hartmann illustrates a pattern on the left of being incapable of arriving at a conclusion that does not already fit your pre-conceived notions of your enemy.

Dr. Dan Benishek

The cure for the common dolt.

H/T: Alex Pappas

This Governor Just Keeps Improving

Remember they said he campaigned on nothing.
He has been showing his knowledge of governing and budgets since day one.

Now he goes to a level I thought would never again happen, anywhere.

Did President Reagan even reach this level ?


H/T: TMH

There Is Absolutely Nothing That Could Go Wrong With This Plan

Some bright light in The United States Senate has that whole immigrant worker taking a job from an American thing all worked out.

Just because companies have been fooled by forged or stolen Social Security numbers is no reason to think that going even further into the depths of government invasion of privacy will not fix everything.

Another Bright Spot In The Republican Party

Even if Doug Turner is only half the Governor that Gary Johnson was he is still infinitely better than the mess that ran New Mexico into the ground the last two terms.

Doug Turner for New Mexico

No Better Time Than Now To Be Reminded

So, Scott Brown Does What He Said He Would Do........

So what ?
Sen. Brown voted for cloture on the 0bama jobs bill, thus sending it toward the eventual passage. Or, something.
Well, by the way the story has been spun, if Sen. Brown had voted against the bill it would have been fully stymied.
Not so fast.
The truth of the matter is that those Libertarian Republican( hahahahahaha) poster-child members of The United States Senate voted for it as well. Further proof that ANY Republican is better than ANY Democrat.
More like further proof that Libertarian Republicans are still just as irrelevant as ever.

I await the further brilliance of Eric Dondero on how Senators Collins and Snowe are proof that Republican Party = Libertarian Party.

In case you need to read up on your argument before you respond Eric, here is the crap you spouted previously:
How To Elect A Candidate That Hasn't Been Deemed "The Only One That Can Win"
Quick Quiz

For Those Still Too Stupid To Understand Just How Ugly The Republican Party Has Become

If you still cling to the gross stupidity that is "any Republican is better than the best Democrat", just because he calls himself a Republican-and you know who you are. (she/herself - for the English impaired)

I offer the brilliant, short, simple phraseology of the genius that is Andrew Breitbart

Pretty simple. Pieces of shit.

Quick Quiz

What does John McCain understand that Eric Dondero will never, ever understand ?

Correct.
That being a member of the Republican Party is not enough.

h/t: Dennis Byrne

Before We Go Looking For A Scott Brown Here In Illinois

Or, anywhere else, for that matter.

We all need to remember that there is a HUGE difference between a New England Republican and a Liberty-minded Freedom Loving Conservative.

Among these differences is the primary and fundamental belief in the Sanctity of Life and the knowledge that the purpose of government is to support the God-given rights of Life and Liberty for all men.

While it may appear that saying he is against Federally funded abortion he is Libertarian in his leanings, there is no way that anyone can demand that their tax dollars are not used in that manner. Taxes go into a big pot and after the graft those dollars get doled out according to the whims of the current Congress.

Those supposed Libertarian leanings are just pandering to the center left. New England style.

As far as being a Republican, keep this phrase in mind : "Brown has said the GOP shouldn’t take his vote for granted on every issue. He says he’s fiscally conservative but more moderate on social issues."

Why be a Republican, then, except for the only reason any of them are: Ballot Access !

Is Kirk Dillard The New "Dede" Scozzafava ?

The irrepressible Dana Loesch has a very good look at Kirk Dillard.

Very good reading indeed.

Has Dan Proft Been Called To Properly Explain This ?

Time to remember the "election day shenanigans" of February 24, 2009:

When Cicero Town spokesman Dan Proft claimed the security personnel were necessary, "to make sure Garcia and his hooligans don't cause any problems at the polling places."

Yeah, he sure is a bona fide "Conservative" that will make Illinois a better place.


h/t: John Bambenek

Were You Waiting For The Right Endorsement ?

With only eight days until the Republican Primary in Illinois some have still not decided who to vote for.

Well this may be all you Liberty-minded voters need to know: Lech Walesa Endorses Adam Andrzejewski

Walesa, a true hero and a real freedom fighter, brings a great deal of gravitas to the Andrzejewski campaign.

Get out and Vote Illinois.
Let's not let Massachusetts have all the fun.

All Y'all Knew It Was Too Good To Be True

Just when we were being told it was safe to go on about our business:

Rep. Paul Ryan (R., Wis.), the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, tells National Review Online that House Democrats are planning to use the budget-reconciliation process in order to pass Obamacare. “They’re meeting with each other this weekend to pursue it,” says Ryan. “I’ve spoken with many Democrats and the message is this: They’re not ready to give up. They’ve waited their entire adult lives for this moment, and they aren’t ready to let 100,000 pesky votes in Massachusetts get in the way of fulfilling their destiny. They’ll look at every option and spend the next four or five days figuring it out.”

If that doesn't work, there is still the old-fashioned way:

A group of 25 House Democrats have begun circulating draft proposals for smaller bills that would not include an individual or employer mandate, any new entitlement programs, or a public option to compete with private insurers....

One election of one Senator is a great start, but this is a long uphill battle.

November will only get here if we continue to press our elected representatives every day until they either represent us or are replaced by those that will represent us.

h/t: Pundit And Pundette

Can We Now Admit That This Guy Is Politically Irrelevant To This Republic ?

Newt Gingrich thinks the Massachusetts Senate race results are:

a renunciation of go-it-alone by either party, and thinks Republicans would be "clever" to pass a series of relatively non-controversial measures with "huge bipartisan majorities."

Because the Republicans have any say at all about what legislation is even addressed.

He was so right in backing Dede Scozzafava.
What a disgrace.

Newt in 2012. HaHaHaHa

h/t: Van Helsing

This Is One Way To Shake Things Up

For a guy that campaigned on nothing, he sure did his homework.

The good people of New Jersey have an interesting Governor.

How To Elect A Candidate That Hasn't Been Deemed "The Only One That Can Win"

Vote for that candidate.

Pretty simple stuff, but it eludes the smartest of them.

There are some bloggers that go on at great length about how any Republican is better than a Democrat all the while completely missing the obvious: The lesser of evils is still evil.

But, it is especially harmful when that blogger pretends to be a "Libertarian-Republican" while spouting such stupidity.

Maybe at first glance it seems as if any Republican is better than a Democrat but a simple thinking through of that idea will quickly put it to shame.

By putting any Republican on the ticket we got 2006 and 2008. How is that working so far ?
Do you really believe that if we had succumbed to the horror of putting candidates with true Republic minded principles on the ballots in 2006 and 2008 things would be worse ?

"Libertarian-Republicans" like this have been seated squarely upon their shoulders for too long to be of any use to Liberty-minded Republican-principled voters to pay any further mind.