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MsSwin of KY 12:47AM May 15, 2008

As the founding father of neoconservatism Irving Kristol remarked: "Viewed in this way, one can say that the historical task and political purpose of neoconservatism would seem to be this: to convert the Republican party, and American conservatism in general, against their respective wills, into a new kind of conservative politics suitable to governing a modern democracy... "
Eject the neoconservatives from the Republican Party or face total destruction.

Edward Holman of TX 5:59PM May 14, 2008

First off, I'm a boomer white male conservative and pretty much vote GOP. But I have never seen a group of politicians in my life with such a severe case of "cranial rectitus". Call me a reactionary to the old America First movement but I have yet to be convinced that the whole country of Iraq is worth the life of one single American soldier. Sunni and Shia like killing each other. They do it for sport. Otherwise they wouldn't do it. Even I can figure this out. For us to intervene in their intermural sport makes about as much sense as a squad of Saudi infantrymen in my living room pstopping me from watching NFL football. There's still many things about George Bush I admire, but the war is stupid squared. Meanwhile, energy prices soar, the dollar is in the toilet, our space program is dying a slow death, and because of ethanol and the global warming nonsense, the price of a six-pack has gone through the roof. On top of that , Rush Limbaugh has lost his mind. So yeah, I'm voting for Obama. I might disagree with some of his politics, but no more than I disagree with W on his. Barack is an honorable man, and I trust, when the chips are down, he'll do the right thing. Especially with Sam Nunn at State or Defense. Boren ain't bad either. And Michelle. Gotta love that Michelle! Right now I'm in the mood to send every Republican back to his or her country club where they can swill martinis and whine about where they went wrong, with nobody listening to 'em but the "colored" help.

Leon A Davis of AZ 2:27PM May 14, 2008

"excerpted from "Mississippi Burning": .... "Voters are angry with the Bush-Cheney Administration, and some punishment is forthcoming. The economy, the War in Iraq, and the President's bullheadedness on the environment are all in play." .... This article should read - "Voters are DONE with the Bush-Cheney Administration and DONE with the vast majority of legislators that paved the way for the neo-con agendas. Voters are light years ahead of the befuddled disillusioned Republican Congressmen who handed over their political lives to a ruthless corrupt ideology and are just now seeing "they are finished". Voters want illumination on the depth of corruption which has permeated the very core of our republic and they want accountability; to know who, how and why and the only way we're going to get that is through a vast vast majority of democrats elected doing unobstructed investigations. We have been robbed, Iraq was robbed, whatever happened to the 367 tons of money right after the invasion taken from Iraq and flown to Israel? Billions upon billions missing and billions upon billions in spoils of war right into the back pockets of facilitators of the War. And as for the latter, we want those profits gleaned by no less than elite scam artists put back into our treasury one way or the other!

karen of FL 2:15PM May 14, 2008

Bush nay go down as the worst President since Warren G. Harding. The Republican party is going to take an epic beating in congressional races regardless of who is elected President.

michael roberts of IN 2:08PM May 14, 2008

The out of touch Bushies ! Sending Cheney, who made threat of terrorism his raison d'etre, to drum up support for Greg Davis displayed the chasm between them and the real world. One gets the feeling that they don't have a clue. Either that or they have decided to remain arrogant until their time is over.
If McCain wins the presidency he will not be able to inflict much damage by his efforts to continue Bush administration's policies. At the same time, the Democrats in Congress will not succeed in making meaningful changes. We, the people, will continue to pay the price.

musafir of CA 2:00PM May 14, 2008

to Tyler of Va. You didnt read the article well.It says the "Republicans"raised the race card not the Democrats.Read it again and note Americans are tired of this type of spin thats the reason the Republican was defeated and will be defeated in November as well. Obama "weak"?Best think again.Republicans did a great job of defeating themselves.Unfortunately America,Americans,and the world had to suffer under their arrogant ,incompetent leadership for too long, time to fix the damage. Bill in Wa.

Bill kelley of WA 1:57PM May 14, 2008

We need to put the neo-con plan in the garbage along with Bush and Cheney. The establishment (both Ddems and Repubs) have hurt the US. We need a fresh start and someone without the usual DC baggage. Obama is our next best chance for real change. And, let's stop the soundbite, word parsing, acquaintance, race, gender or partisan voting without dealing with the candidate's ability and strengths.
That got us Bush for 2 terms that almost destroyed this country....

TJ of IL 1:47PM May 14, 2008

How is bringing up Obama's name bringing up the issue of race? Guess what- in a campaign, sometimes the names of candidates get brought up. You are the ones drawing the race card out of your deck of perceived greivances. Obama is a weak candidate, completely devoid of any legislative substance. Pointing this out is not racist. But of course issue of race is being raised by the Democats, which is typical liberal victimization.
Better get your excuses ready for when you lose an election tailor-made for you in November. Sounds like we already started.

Tyler of VA 1:37PM May 14, 2008

We're taking back our country. No more mainstream media and talking heads, owned by big business to tell us what's right or wrong. What is true our not true. We need investigative reporters - not people from the mainstream media, republican party or democratic party to get out what is really going on.
It's time to make a statement this election season, and put the constitution back together again.

Dustee of 1:04PM May 14, 2008