Bob
02-07-2008, 08:58 PM
There are many conservatives that are sick right now. Romney, who already represented (for many) an ideological compromise, is out -- McCain is in. McCain, the media anointed one and politically expedient “choice” is going to be the Republican nominee. Voting for McCain forces the issue of whether one “sells out” some core beliefs or acts to “vote against the other guy.” I have not decided what choice will create more long-term damage. McCain may get a “W” for the Elephants, but Conservatives may get an “L” over their collective foreheads by myopically ignoring long-term implications of how McCain could redefine what it means to be a Republican. (See Bush) No doubt Hilary or Obama would choose more liberal judges, tax more, and appease the threat of radical Islam. That is scary crap. But liberal policies implemented by Democrats may eventually galvanize, clarify the dangers of the Nanny-state, and create distinction between parties. Right now there is not enough difference between parties.
On the other hand, McCain will weaken the border “from within.” Elephant party leaders will feel compelled to “unite” behind him, even when he is wrong. Conservatives will be further erased through redefinition. McCain’s past legislation should define him – not expedient words. McCain/Kennedy proposed amnesty for those illegally entering the US. McCain/Feingold would have lead to the “fairness doctrine.” That bill attempted to legislate equal air time for the left effectively shutting down talk radio (after all, its only fair, as conservative thought dominates the airwaves of CBS, NBC, ABC and NPR.)
On the other hand, McCain will weaken the border “from within.” Elephant party leaders will feel compelled to “unite” behind him, even when he is wrong. Conservatives will be further erased through redefinition. McCain’s past legislation should define him – not expedient words. McCain/Kennedy proposed amnesty for those illegally entering the US. McCain/Feingold would have lead to the “fairness doctrine.” That bill attempted to legislate equal air time for the left effectively shutting down talk radio (after all, its only fair, as conservative thought dominates the airwaves of CBS, NBC, ABC and NPR.)