TPS Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I look at these results, and my conclusion is: America is so out of touch, so ignorant, that they (we) decide to elect the inept party to control the worse than inept party. would u agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Nothing more than standard rebellion. I wouldn't say out of touch. More likely ignorant. But in the end we'll be better off - as long as we don't see a clear Democrat majority in both Houses plus the Executive in two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_fumbles Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Nothing more than standard rebellion. I wouldn't say out of touch. More likely ignorant. But in the end we'll be better off - as long as we don't see a clear Democrat majority in both Houses plus the Executive in two years. 830258[/snapback] Which very well might happen! Did you see how many Senate seats the GOP has to defend in 2008? A lot more than Dems do. The executive race is wide open! But both parties will run moderates, or die. Who will GOP run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Which very well might happen! I hope not. Did you see how many Senate seats the GOP has to defend in 2008? A lot more than Dems do. I didn't, nor do I care. I'm proud to say I didn't watch a minute of election coverage. The executive race is wide open! But both parties will run moderates, or die. Who will GOP run? 830261[/snapback] I have no idea but it's going to be ugly. It's just the next step toward the inevitable fall of the Republic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungee Jumper Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I look at these results, and my conclusion is: America is so out of touch, so ignorant, that they (we) decide to elect the inept party to control the worse than inept party. would u agree? 830253[/snapback] Not entirely. I'd say the American public took a deep breath and said "Well, these guys are inept. Maybe the other guys can do better." Because the American public has the attention span of a ferret on crystal meth. They tend to forget that there's a reason they voted the other !@#$s out of office, so they vote them back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 It's just the next step toward the inevitable fall of the Republic. 830263[/snapback] I miss the Founding Fathers. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I was shocked to find out this is a very normal occurance. The 6th year election for Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Johnson, Nixon, Reagan, Clinton and now Bush II ALL had massive turnover like this in Congress. This is hardly new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Not entirely. I'd say the American public took a deep breath and said "Well, these guys are inept. Maybe the other guys can do better." Because the American public has the attention span of a ferret on crystal meth. They tend to forget that there's a reason they voted the other !@#$s out of office, so they vote them back in. 830292[/snapback] was it as much "inept" as it was actions not following promises? I'm reminded more of Animal Farm than anything else. They got comfortable with power and decided it was more important than what got them there... This was a party full of shooting political stars and now I can't find a single one that I want to run for the WH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Republican Party deserved to lose control of Congress, but the Democratic Party didn't deserve to gain control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Republican Party deserved to lose control of Congress, but the Democratic Party didn't deserve to gain control. 830379[/snapback] the Dems will be the proverbial dog that caught the car. The chase was great, but now they have no idea what they are going to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 the Dems will be the proverbial dog that caught the car. The chase was great, but now they have no idea what they are going to do with it. 830386[/snapback] I completely agree. I'd add that the Republicans haven't known what to do with it either these past six years. The prescription drug benefit? Ha! More federal spending? Who on earth within the Republican base wants that? Beyond the tax cut, it's not immediately clear the Republican Party has delivered any meaningful benefit to its base. And even the tax cut is a mirage, because it's coupled with federal spending increases. The government is consuming more than ever; we're just waiting until later to pay the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 This was a party full of shooting political stars and now I can't find a single one that I want to run for the WH See Giuliani, Rudy Social moderate, fiscal conservative, small government advocate, national hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 was it as much "inept" as it was actions not following promises? I'm reminded more of Animal Farm than anything else. They got comfortable with power and decided it was more important than what got them there... This was a party full of shooting political stars and now I can't find a single one that I want to run for the WH. 830376[/snapback] You know I was thinking about this. I suspect that after Jeb got his boy elected in Florida, and he's running a 70%+ favorable rating down there, it would not surprise me to see him be at least the VP on the ticket for 2008. Afterall he's now idle and may even likely make a run at it himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 You know I was thinking about this. I suspect that after Jeb got his boy elected in Florida, and he's running a 70%+ favorable rating down there, it would not surprise me to see him be at least the VP on the ticket for 2008. Afterall he's now idle and may even likely make a run at it himself. 830674[/snapback] No way the Republicans allow anyone with a last name of "Bush" on the ticket for a LONG time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 No way the Republicans allow anyone with a last name of "Bush" on the ticket for a LONG time. 830677[/snapback] which is unfortunate for Jeb because he was the only real good one of the 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 which is unfortunate for Jeb because he was the only real good one of the 3. 830701[/snapback] There's always Neil. The man knows his way around Thai brothels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Balls Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 which is unfortunate for Jeb because he was the only real good one of the 3. 830701[/snapback] Wait...there's a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Wait...there's a good one? 830733[/snapback] Just told you. Neil's the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 No way the Republicans allow anyone with a last name of "Bush" on the ticket for a LONG time. 830677[/snapback] I would vote for Jeb in a heartbeat! He seems to have done a great job in FL. I agree that his last name will keep him off any ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I would vote for Jeb in a heartbeat! He seems to have done a great job in FL. I agree that his last name will keep him off any ticket. 830765[/snapback] After remaking the country in the image of Texas, we can remodel it with Floridian art deco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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