tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post3656192995599434105..comments2023-06-13T04:53:25.935-05:00Comments on On the left in Victoria: Really,it’s the bias liberal media?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-59276920839055601952012-09-27T12:02:12.102-05:002012-09-27T12:02:12.102-05:00The 47% is a metaphor about not caring about the a...The 47% is a metaphor about not caring about the average person and it's not a mathematical figure... It's making an impact because several GOP states are now in play because of that remark. Mitt Romney angered the white " lunch bucket" voter.<br /><br />It's not my " old white man" it's a term the pundits are using.<br /><br />Good luck with your theory. Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-71924750856222403542012-09-27T11:36:46.142-05:002012-09-27T11:36:46.142-05:00You are correct about numbers. But with your 47%, ...You are correct about numbers. But with your 47%, that gives real Republicans a better shot by winning with 53%. It is all about the numbers.<br /><br />Re old white men. Many of the 18% I believe we have now are young college students. Once your "old white men are history" we will then have the young college kids in control running with my and others like me montra of small government and liberty for all, to be what they can be. And the beat goes on.dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-44030593994586000682012-09-27T10:58:39.867-05:002012-09-27T10:58:39.867-05:00dale,
I was referencing the last two GOP president...dale,<br />I was referencing the last two GOP presidential debates where every single candidate spewed out the words “Ronald Reagan" every 15 minutes, just so they could stay ahead of their opponent....<br /><br /> Ronald Reagan raised taxes six times, grew government, and didn’t repeal Social Security, Medicare or the Department of Education as he promised.... He wouldn't be welcomed by today's hard right base....IMO.... Ronald Reagan won because he was an optimistic man, something that's not seen in the Republican Party today. Reagan was more pragmatic than he was ideological. Oh, he was a true conservative but he didn't always govern that way.<br /><br />I hate to keep telling you this Dale but the demographics have changed and we no longer have a “Leave it to Beaver” country because we now have a multi- culture one and it shows up in the polls. The Republican label has been tarnished with hateful rhetoric and it can't continue with a base of only old white men and their spouses. Your party can't keep alienating women, minorities, and the 47%.<br /> <br />Platforms are just that, but it's still about getting 51% of the voters.<br />Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-28726000454054035472012-09-27T10:54:25.463-05:002012-09-27T10:54:25.463-05:00And this article validates some of my last post. ...And this article validates some of my last post. Who are the moderates and why? Rinos are not the grassroot Republicans.<br /><br />http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-27/romney-i-dig-it-trust-gives-heirs-triple-benefit.htmldalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-82785063362188406502012-09-27T10:27:55.373-05:002012-09-27T10:27:55.373-05:00Mike said: "Once the GOP realizes that Presid...Mike said: "Once the GOP realizes that President Reagan is dead-- they just might find someone to run who can deal with 21st century problems..The 80s are gone and irrelevant."<br /><br />IMHO the mention of RR is not hero worship. I also think it has nothing to do with RR. The sole reason has to do with a battle within the GOP between conservative principles and moderate "let us all get along, and benefit financially from it too."<br /><br />Ever since George Bush the Elder the moderates within the party have controlled in dialogue. They are probably only 15-20% of the party, but they do control the overwhelming wealth. The Conservatives (in my thought) range from the libertarian group to the tea party folks and total perhaps 55-60% of the Republican voters.<br /><br />What is my proof? It is all in the state and national party platform. I have read each National Party Platform back to 1964. The issues have never changed. The wording has remained the same. What are these issues? Balanced budgets, minimal government, strong defense, peace through strength. Nothing in it talks about tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. We do not talk about endless wars. Our platforms do not mention Health Care for All via the Massachusetts Plan. <br /><br />So how did the moderates gain and hold the party for 20+ years when they comprise a minority position? Money. More importantly, allowing the conservatives to have their platform, telling them what they want to hear, playing on Fox,then blowing us off on the 7th of November. These strategies are what got Romney, McCain, Bush, Dole and Bush into the nomination.<br /><br />Finally, I really think the tide is turning. The Libertarian Arm of the Party now has a solid 18% of the vote. The Tea Party Republicans are gaining strength. And after Romney is humiliated, the moderate RINO gig will be close to being up. (Hopefully, we can locate their money before they ship it to the Caymen Islands on November 10th. I just love those patriotic RINOs.) For RINOs it is all about principles: their money and their power to control the money. <br /><br />And yes this message is approved by dale.dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-12555936734802077702012-09-27T09:15:26.220-05:002012-09-27T09:15:26.220-05:00Thanks, dale,but I think I have full control of th...Thanks, dale,but I think I have full control of this blog.<br /><br />I don't read it in the wee hours but now that I'm up.<br /><br />Dear Readers:I decided not to go back to the VA because I didn't like the free- for- all content and the chillness attitudes of those who have no respect for others. <br /><br />This is a bias political blog in which I make no bones about it; I welcome a factual rebuttal but I will not let this blog be a venue for chain-email material, or any I THINK inappropriate...Blogger Is free website and open to the general public to post your own personal blog about anything you want. <br />Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-88886584546387697192012-09-27T08:55:05.904-05:002012-09-27T08:55:05.904-05:00Mike, you really should consider regaining control...Mike, you really should consider regaining control of your blog. When EA started having this chatter, she put in the robo-controller. <br /><br />Gotta be multi-personality disorder. Do they all talk to each other at the same time?dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-48609745382916717462012-09-26T18:03:15.855-05:002012-09-26T18:03:15.855-05:00Speaking of old-time football ,I remember when Lar...Speaking of old-time football ,I remember when Larry Cole of the Cowboys went after Washington Redskin's quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and the sportscasters-said that sack took three minutes off the clock....:-)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-56194062087973119782012-09-26T17:35:31.885-05:002012-09-26T17:35:31.885-05:00Yes,Bob Lilly (Mr.Lilly) would be too small and to...Yes,Bob Lilly (Mr.Lilly) would be too small and too slow today but during his hey day,he was a force to be reckoned with...He was worth the price of admission.<br /><br />That's a memory you'll never forget.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-3508832266397194762012-09-26T17:22:34.364-05:002012-09-26T17:22:34.364-05:00 The NFL players before the players union, you men... The NFL players before the players union, you mentioned him Bob Lilly. <br /><br /> In 71 or 72 my dad was President of the Stroman Booster club, he managed to get Bob Lilly to come be the speaker at the banquet. I guess he needed the $$$.<br /><br /> I was 12 or so at the time and I got to shake Bob Lillys hand, I remember thinking he is a giant! The biggest person I had ever seen.<br /><br /> By todays NFL standard, he would be considered average size at best.<br /><br />Legionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943732661912414361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-62817396461562188902012-09-26T16:25:30.874-05:002012-09-26T16:25:30.874-05:00The debate next Tuesday night will supersede every...The debate next Tuesday night will supersede everything...lol<br /><br />Mitt is a lot better with scripted answers that he can memorize..On the other hand,Obama comes off as being too professorial but who knows they just might let them take off the gloves and go at it...I hope so but because we know there is no love lost between the two. Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-91486158802725280862012-09-26T16:15:55.399-05:002012-09-26T16:15:55.399-05:00You missed a fantastic talk last night from Gilber...You missed a fantastic talk last night from Gilberto Hinojosa! <br /><br />I'm waiting for the debates!Edith Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623443279337364086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-77695075569479277272012-09-26T16:09:53.356-05:002012-09-26T16:09:53.356-05:00The NFL owners mistreated the players before they ...The NFL owners mistreated the players before they unionized..I remember reading about Dallas Cowboy,Walt Garrison getting a horse trailer as a signing bonus and Bob Lilly found out in an all-star game that he was one of the lowest paid lineman in the game.<br /><br />The fight is over retirement benefits,the owners want to freeze the refs pension but match their 401ks at a higher rate..The refs have second jobs,so its not like they are depending on their salary increase but they do want their share of the pie..Place in on the ticket holders because they never seem to mind..:-)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-55942170609584272482012-09-26T15:59:37.715-05:002012-09-26T15:59:37.715-05:00lol...He might have averaged 35% in the primaries ...lol...He might have averaged 35% in the primaries but the others did worse.It's gotten so bad that the National Republican Senatorial Committee is reconsidering supporting Tod Akin's campaign...I knew it.<br /><br />I'll have to wait for the book that will tell us why Chris Christi,Gov. Daniels or Jeb Bush didn't run this time...I'm sure there is more than one reason but I'm thinking that they knew they couldn't appeal to the Tea Party base. <br /><br />Once the GOP realizes that President Reagan is dead-- they just might find someone to run who can deal with 21st century problems..The 80s are gone and irrelevant.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668070524354374505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1674561724432497133.post-7279415267981296902012-09-26T15:38:47.664-05:002012-09-26T15:38:47.664-05:00What more do you expect from a R candidate who ave...What more do you expect from a R candidate who averaged 35% in the primaries. What goes around...<br /><br />You would think the NFL owners would know a little better. Egos. "Yeh, I am in charge and I'd rather destroy the party than to give up one bit of control."<br /><br />(Oops, I should have put that comment on the first statement. Well it can apply to both issues.)<br /><br />Come arounds... HA!dalenoreply@blogger.com