I think you'll find I'm quite consistent with my desire to see people not toe the party line but think for themselves. The "meltdown" was unnecessary had dissention been allowed to happen naturally during the last decade. What turned it into collapse was the fact that dissenters within the Republican ranks were frequently spanked for their indiscretions. Their lust for power or simple fear of the party elite overcame their natural "bullshit flags" that I'm sure tried to emerge.
It's why I miss the Goldwaters of the world. There wasn't a second of hesitation when his BS flag arose and nobody considered it a meltdown then. However, had he acted like McCain and hid that flag to gain political capital when bullied and later tried to reassert himself, the melting would be evident.
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- Hoyer over Murtha, 149 - 86
- I find Dems not in lockstep refreshing
- Contrast that with the Rs electing Lott.
- I like Hoyer better...
- Actually, this is encouraging.
- Curious as to what makes you think Hoyer is less nutty than Murtha (n/t)
- Symbolism
- What kind of Republicanism does Lott represent, then? (n/t)
- The kind that just got its ass kicked at the polls.
- What is this New Right of which I speak?
- This might sound like a slam but I assure you it is not.
- The kind that just got its ass kicked at the polls.
- Ah those were the days
- What kind of Republicanism does Lott represent, then? (n/t)
- Symbolism
- Curious as to what makes you think Hoyer is less nutty than Murtha (n/t)
- Yup. (n/t)
- Actually, this is encouraging.