tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post9059905080712762578..comments2024-03-29T00:04:32.434-05:00Comments on Althouse: Drudgetaposition.Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-30404358414821192582017-10-25T12:53:46.993-05:002017-10-25T12:53:46.993-05:00Achilles said...LA county had 144% of the total vo...Achilles said...LA county had 144% of the total voting eligible population turnout in 2016.<br />--<br />The New Math is impressive.walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818749187960350810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-65383464199211898372017-10-25T07:08:51.760-05:002017-10-25T07:08:51.760-05:00"It is clear at this moment that a traditiona...<i>"It is clear at this moment that a traditional conservative, who believes in limited government and free markets, who is devoted to free trade, who is pro-immigration, has a narrower and narrower path to nomination in the Republican Party, </i><br /><br />If he substituted "open borders" for "pro-immigration" he might get a clue as to why one of those things is not like the others. Because calling illegal aliens traditional immigrants means "open borders." It's that simple. It's not that hard.tim in vermonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547980465313241972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-31579800653131893292017-10-25T04:39:06.811-05:002017-10-25T04:39:06.811-05:00I hope the screamers have a satisfying day. I also...I hope the screamers have a satisfying day. I also hope they have no voice at the end of it for a long time.urbane legendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699110758399432397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-24351396412626319992017-10-25T01:58:07.480-05:002017-10-25T01:58:07.480-05:00wwww said...
But they voted with him. They probab...wwww said...<br /><br /><b>But they voted with him. They probably would vote for any bill Trump and the Congress got in front of the Senate. They weren't Collins or Merkowski or even Heller. I honestly am baffled by the content of the Republican civil war. </b><br /><br />The voters want a nation with laws, borders, and a free market. The GOPe losers like Flake and Corker are paid for globalist shills who want open borders and "free trade" and all but supported Clinton in the election. They would have been the 51st vote to save Obamacare if it came down to them. They do whatever their donors tell them to do just like the democrats in the senate. Achilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109507896997459818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-88548524848954153982017-10-25T01:38:01.676-05:002017-10-25T01:38:01.676-05:00Howard said...
The beginning of the end of the GOP...Howard said...<br /><b>The beginning of the end of the GOP in California was republican backed term limits ballot iniative which transfered the power from the long tenured legislators to lobbyists.</b><br /><br />The beginning of the end for the GOP in California was when they started allowing anyone from Mexico who could get over the border and get a drivers license vote. LA county had 144% of the total voting eligible population turnout in 2016.Achilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109507896997459818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-43641242324966098352017-10-24T23:56:11.616-05:002017-10-24T23:56:11.616-05:00Big Mike,
Tell me which policies Democrats will un...Big Mike,<br />Tell me which policies Democrats will unbelievably advocate on the way to electoral victories. I would struggle after "We are not Trump" to find a single popular, positive message that would sway voters.<br /><br />Efforts to suppress turnout by going extremely negative are the best strategies. When you see extreme negativity, you will know that is the plan.<br /><br />And the problem is that motivated conservative Trump supporters may be the most difficult to suppress. They are largely immune to the MSM narratives.Birkelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205292523499913507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-69903326996922398372017-10-24T23:06:26.949-05:002017-10-24T23:06:26.949-05:00There are a bunch of seats currently held by Democ...There are a bunch of seats currently held by Democrats that are ripe for Republican pickup next year. Debbie Stabenow is past her sell-by date. Bob Menendez will be in jail and Chris Christie will appoint his successor. Claire McCaskill, Tammy Baldwin, Jon Tester, Martin Heinrich, and Heidi Heitkamp are vulnerable, just looking at the numbers. I think Smarmy Tim Kaine is very beatable. Sherrod Brown won in Ohio with only 51% of the vote on Obama’s coattails; last November his state went for Trump. Manchin has a tightrope to walk — be too loyal to a party that wants to grab guns a put coal miners out of work, and he could lose despite being personally very popular.<br /><br />Against that Hatch could retire — he’s 84 — but Utah is almost incandescent red so not many worries. The GOP could lose Nevada and either Flake’s seat or Corker’s, but it won’t lose all three and probably no more than one. Of course idiot child Bannon may lose Alabama to the Dems, and that will hurt.<br /><br />So, bottom line, the Republicans should easily hold the Senate, probably even expand their margin.Big Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15831645119853118904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-51108251263514312322017-10-24T22:42:46.256-05:002017-10-24T22:42:46.256-05:00The beginning of the end of the GOP in California ...<i>The beginning of the end of the GOP in California was republican backed term limits ballot iniative which transfered the power from the long tenured legislators to lobbyists.</i><br /><br />You are right but the Mv]cCain Feingold bill did the same at the federal level.<br /><br />All Congress critters is "dial for dollars" while staffs and lobbyists write the legislation. Michael Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127450762129879267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-71130055198952413932017-10-24T22:26:46.499-05:002017-10-24T22:26:46.499-05:00When I spoke of the possibility of the first opnly...When I spoke of the possibility of the first opnly bisexual Senator <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=kyrsten+sinema&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS627US627&oq=kirsten+sine&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.7842j0j7&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=2bMJW-O3M5QByM:" rel="nofollow">this is who I was alluding to.</a>Phil 314https://www.blogger.com/profile/04133300763922742206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-78514672494757067462017-10-24T22:24:47.242-05:002017-10-24T22:24:47.242-05:00Phil 3:14
When you mention Flake's record in ...Phil 3:14<br /><br />When you mention Flake's record in the House, you neglect to mention his performance as a senator. Has he accomplished anything of note, as viewed by his constituents?<br /><br />As for you leaving the Republican Party, what the ever looking hell took you so long. President Bush expanding federal government after his re-election wasn't enough for you? Birkelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205292523499913507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-67255245191269039662017-10-24T21:36:49.825-05:002017-10-24T21:36:49.825-05:00Chuck said...I hope it ends forever the Democrats&...Chuck said...I hope it ends forever the Democrats' claim that Republicans refuse to criticize Trump.<br />--<br />More like "Hey! Our hypocritical attacks are working! They're eating their own! Double down! Double da fuck DOWN!""walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818749187960350810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-71539598387840379652017-10-24T21:34:41.942-05:002017-10-24T21:34:41.942-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.wwwwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496803959998366843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-45819294853719899202017-10-24T21:31:23.555-05:002017-10-24T21:31:23.555-05:00The beginning of the end of the GOP in California ...The beginning of the end of the GOP in California was republican backed term limits ballot iniative which transfered the power from the long tenured legislators to lobbyists.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048255624944551506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-75504253066865893082017-10-24T21:25:18.942-05:002017-10-24T21:25:18.942-05:00"I honestly am baffled by the content of the ..."I honestly am baffled by the content of the Republican civil war. "<br /><br />Well, then you're not very clever.rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-7185174705471155952017-10-24T21:24:09.447-05:002017-10-24T21:24:09.447-05:00"Scream at the sky": Bark at the moon"Scream at the sky": Bark at the moonwalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818749187960350810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-85708879514903492412017-10-24T21:16:16.046-05:002017-10-24T21:16:16.046-05:00If I may paraphrase Nixon, "we are all fuckhe...If I may paraphrase Nixon, "we are all fuckheads now!"Bay Area Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342949066248487677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-1380827783494223432017-10-24T21:13:15.011-05:002017-10-24T21:13:15.011-05:00"Who are you arguing with? Flake and Corker a..."Who are you arguing with? Flake and Corker are both Globalist and Open borders types-who are against Trump's Foreign policy, trade policy, and immigration policy. Further, Flake has been trashing the POTUS since Day 1. Corker started on Day 2."<br /><br />But they voted with him. They probably would vote for any bill Trump and the Congress got in front of the Senate. They weren't Collins or Merkowski or even Heller. I honestly am baffled by the content of the Republican civil war. <br /><br /><br />"Why don't you answer me this. Why is it, we never, I mean never, hear a Democrat Senator criticize Schumer? Why do every one of the 48 Senators vote in lockstep? Don't they minds of their own? And when did Reid or any Democrat Senator publicly criticize Obama?"<br /><br />I don't have any insight into these people & their personalities. Not my circus, not my monkeys. I'm not asking you to explain people you don't know. <br />wwwwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496803959998366843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-61693751552743596972017-10-24T20:57:48.188-05:002017-10-24T20:57:48.188-05:00"Is that true? Is he right? Is this the "..."Is that true? Is he right? Is this the "winning" & what people voted for? If so, I don't get it. What's the get? What do you get out of this?"<br /><br />Who are you arguing with? Flake and Corker are both Globalist and Open borders types-who are against Trump's Foreign policy, trade policy, and immigration policy. Further, Flake has been trashing the POTUS since Day 1. Corker started on Day 2.<br /><br />And Corker is now balking at supporting tax cuts. Who knows that Flake will do. <br />Trying to present them as Loyal Republican foot soldiers is ridiculous. <br /><br />Why don't you answer me this. Why is it, we never, I mean never, hear a Democrat Senator criticize Schumer? Why do every one of the 48 Senators vote in lockstep? Don't they minds of their own? And when did Reid or any Democrat Senator publicly criticize Obama?rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-8928526249671575942017-10-24T20:51:22.338-05:002017-10-24T20:51:22.338-05:00?? Corker & Flake both voted for the legislat...?? Corker & Flake both voted for the legislation Trump wanted. They supported his legislative agenda. I don't get this. Is being complementary of Trump on TeVee more important then a vote for R legislation? Repealing Obamacare? You need legislation to do anything substantive, and that includes immigration and taxes. Anything else is temporary, and is subject to holding the presidency forever. They both voted for Trump's agenda. They didn't vote against it like Collins. <br /><br />Question. On CNN tonight somebody asserted that it's all about the culture war. That it doesn't matter Corker & Flake voted for Trump's legislation. Because Corker & Flake weren't for Charlottesville you want them out. That Charlottesville was a win. And this Win at "Charlottesville" -- this sounds like Chancellorville and a Civil War battle. -- Anyways, so is this Win at Charlottesville (and the other culture war stuff that dominates the news) is just as important as legislation to Trump's base? <br /><br />Is that true? Is he right? Is this the "winning" & what people voted for? If so, I don't get it. What's the get? What do you get out of this? wwwwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496803959998366843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-17972354617210601752017-10-24T20:05:14.379-05:002017-10-24T20:05:14.379-05:00"When Nunes gets through, he could be the nex..."When Nunes gets through, he could be the next GOP governor of California. There has been a tradition of GOP governors and Democrat legislatures for years before the recent freakout."<br /><br />Doubtful 45% of Californians don't speak English at Home. The last Republican Gov to get over 50% since 1997? Arnold got 55% when he ran for re-election. That's 20 years, and California just keeps getting bluer and bluer. <br /><br />Further, California now has a blanket primary. You have to get 51% or be in the top 2 to go to the General. Which makes it even harder for an R to get elected.rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-42545222802368787452017-10-24T19:50:45.929-05:002017-10-24T19:50:45.929-05:00What is the use of having a "republican major...What is the use of having a "republican majority" that is too afraid of their own shadow to repeal obamacare or do any meaningful rollback of the obama years. Good riddance McCain, Flake and all the other RINO quislings. Gk1https://www.blogger.com/profile/05684001554547696317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-90098736927278399892017-10-24T19:41:38.792-05:002017-10-24T19:41:38.792-05:00I'm so sorry I just told a good friend to run ...I'm so sorry I just told a good friend to run for office. What a horrible thing to do!Bob Ellisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10446972838620138676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-11335642824873248202017-10-24T19:14:34.492-05:002017-10-24T19:14:34.492-05:00"they have put a great deal of money behind i..."they have put a great deal of money behind it." <br /><br />Yes. The swamp is rolling in money.<br /><br />Why do you think the GOPe and NR and TWS are all lined up against Trump?<br /><br />When they say it is not about the money, it's about the money,<br /><br />When Nunes gets through, he could be the next GOP governor of California. There has been a tradition of GOP governors and Democrat legislatures for years before the recent freakout.<br /><br />Send enough Democrats to prison and you might be surprised what happens.<br /><br />Nunes is the hero in this. They have been trying to block him frantically.<br /><br />Want to bet the Awan thing is involved, too?<br />Michael Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127450762129879267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-40843377028314312852017-10-24T19:02:26.218-05:002017-10-24T19:02:26.218-05:00Here's some of Flake's sanctimonious bulls...Here's some of Flake's sanctimonious bullshit: <br /><br /><i>"It is clear at this moment that a traditional conservative, who believes in limited government and free markets, who is devoted to free trade, who is pro-immigration, has a narrower and narrower path to nomination in the Republican Party, the party that has so long defined itself by its belief in those things. It's also clear to me for the moment that we have given in or given up on the core principles in favor of a more viscerally satisfying anger and resentment."</i><br /><br />Sorry, but the Republican party has almost never defined itself as "devoted to free trade". Reagan rarely discussed trade, same thing with Nixon. And before Nixon the Republicans were the party of Economic nationalism. The same is true of immigration. Its the Democrat who are the party of "open borders" - TR was attacking people for being 50% Americans. Coolidge signed the 1924 Immigration act, Ike sent millions of illegals back to Mexico, and Nixon never uttered a peep against Immigration restriction. <br /><br />As for Reagan he approved Amnesty but expected as part of the deal, the Immigration laws would finally be enforced and the border secured. He was never an "open borders" fanatic like Flake, Ryan,, or McCain.rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-81749430882590409162017-10-24T18:55:47.166-05:002017-10-24T18:55:47.166-05:00Maybe we're about to find out what Jeff Sessio...Maybe we're about to find out what Jeff Sessions has been doing while in his new position.Fabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991749875348408368noreply@blogger.com