That’s what elections are for
posted at 8:19 am on November 5, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Congratulations go to Barack Obama for his victory last night. He did what few Democrats have managed to do this century: win majorities in both popular vote and the Electoral College. Bill Clinton couldn’t do that in either election, and he was one of the most gifted politicians of this era.
Having gone through more than a few presidential elections, I tend to be more philosophical about their outcomes. Winning is never a complete blessing, and defeat is rarely a complete disaster. As I told people last night, we survived Jimmy Carter, who got elected with a similar “change” wind at his back after Watergate and the Vietnam War. He also had large Congressional majorities, and the Fairness Doctrine had been firmly in place for decades.
I hope that Obama turns out to be a better President than Carter, not for Obama’s sake but for the country’s sake. Christopher Buckley and other conservatives engaged in some wishful thinking by claiming that his victory would somehow lead him to become centrist rather than a liberal ideologue once in office. Obama has always been pragmatic, as his campaign showed; it will be up to us to work to get that to happen.
The voters in America wanted a significant change, however, and they got it last night in the proper manner — at the ballot box. Obama’s victory was no fluke; he beat John McCain by seven million votes and won more states than Bush did in either of his two elections. He will have stronger majorities in both chambers of Congress for his party, and will have legitimate claim to a mandate.
Over the next four years, Republicans and conservatives have to work to rethink their approaches, find new leadership, and work to keep the worst excesses of the Democratic policy from becoming reality. In 2010, we will have an opportunity to rebuild. We need to do that through ideas, policies, and strong leadership, not by acting … well, like the Left did throughout much of the Bush years.
It’s time to get back to work.
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The new fight starts today. Every step of the way.
hawkdriver on November 5, 2008 at 8:22 AM
And so begins the end of days…
loudmouth883 on November 5, 2008 at 8:22 AM
Regroup, reorganize, reengage.
hawkdriver on November 5, 2008 at 8:23 AM
I’m in.
bbz123 on November 5, 2008 at 8:23 AM
If I don’t hear solid, reform focused, movement from the RNC, they won’t be seeing any more of my money.
They lost there way, and if they don’t want to get back on track, they can wander around aimlessly without my donations.
p0s3r on November 5, 2008 at 8:25 AM
America died last night.
And our military just got a big F-You from the country.
Not sure there is much to fight for anymore.
c17wife on November 5, 2008 at 8:25 AM
Exactly. Granted, the fact that it actually worked hurts our argument. :( But, I think we’re better than that …
Leave Obama Derangement Syndrome to the wayside, please.
eforhan on November 5, 2008 at 8:27 AM
We need to hold the pending Senate seats to give us a chance to live with the “Change” come the next 4 years. With luck we can win some seats back in ‘10.
jonkk on November 5, 2008 at 8:27 AM
hawkdriver: I tried to make contact last night… haven’t I read on here that you’re in Fayetteville?
nosliwelyk on November 5, 2008 at 8:27 AM
I oppose the leftist agenda on principle, not out of hatred. I intend to fight against the damage liberals want to do to our country on that basis.
BTW, any reports of rioting by McCain supporters?
backwoods conservative on November 5, 2008 at 8:27 AM
I’m not demoralized. I’m more determined then ever.
theguardianii on November 5, 2008 at 8:28 AM
Pardon my pessimism, but my 2010 so much damage will have been done by the Obama-Pelosi-Reid trifecta that it won’t make much difference.
BigD on November 5, 2008 at 8:29 AM
I think the GOP got the message last night – let’s hope they put egos aside and come together under one person and show the country that personal responsibility, less government, less taxes and morals are still what this country is about and what it was founded on.
I just have to believe when people realize who they have put in office – they will come running back to the GOP in two years. At least I pray that to be true.
In the meantime – it’s going to be a long two years.
gophergirl on November 5, 2008 at 8:29 AM
You only thought that the Supreme Court decision was the end of the trial in 2000. The trail has been going on for the past 8 years.
The verdict came last night. Moderate and conservative lovers of America were found guilty on all counts. Sadly, the punishment phase now begins.
John D on November 5, 2008 at 8:29 AM
Two things I don’t want to hear any more:
1. The election shows the country has moved from a center-right country to a center-left one. Nonsense. No more than did the Carter election (which ended up leading us into the Reagan Revolution).
2. This is a racist country. Time’s up for USA bashing on that count. Sure, racists remain, black and white, but it’s patently false to claim the country is racist. The time for racial quotas has passed.
petefrt on November 5, 2008 at 8:29 AM
Next two years –
In two years, we can take back Congress and make Obama irrelevant.
In two years, we can impeach him as he is a Democrat and will commit high crimes.
He won’t be able to help himself.
NoDonkey on November 5, 2008 at 8:29 AM
My son has put in 6 years in the Navy. His hitch is up in 23 months. I don’t think he will sign up again.
I have a feeling that people will be bailing out of the military over the next couple of years.
Babs on November 5, 2008 at 8:30 AM
As one of our great Generals said 58 years ago. “We’re surrounded that simplifies our problem” Col. Lewis “Chesty” Puller @ the Battle of Chosin Reservoir Nov. – Dec. 1950
USMCDevilDog on November 5, 2008 at 8:32 AM
I wish people would tell me if what I’ve heard is right – and I think Karl Rove said it on FoxNews, the way things work in 2010 is very different from Clinton’s mid-terms. The vast majority of seats UP are red. So it won’t be a takeover.
Marcus on November 5, 2008 at 8:32 AM
We’lll see!
tx2654 on November 5, 2008 at 8:32 AM
Maybe it’s just to early, but this normally optimistic individual is feeling mighty pessimistic. At this point I don’t believe that the majority of career republican politicians will get the right message from this resounding defeat. I’ve already heard more than one person stating as much. They will look at the demographics, and try to figure out which groups are most likely to vote republican if they can change the message enough to appeal to them. They will try to portray themselves as more liberal socially. They will be more willing to compromise our principles. They will try to fight by the democrats rules.
aelhues on November 5, 2008 at 8:33 AM
Good solid commentary there.
As long as the base doesn’t go Daily Kos nutroots batsh*t crazy everything should be ok.
(Still chuckling at Commandante Markos’ avowed ambition to ‘break the back of Conservatism’ – such a lofty ambition for a little guy).
Ares on November 5, 2008 at 8:33 AM
Yup, we have Toledo in flames this morning. Just turn on CNN or Fox.
Republicans/Conservatives need to get back to principles and trumpet the individual over the smothering blanket of the nanny state.
rbj on November 5, 2008 at 8:33 AM
We’ll see.
maverick muse on November 5, 2008 at 8:34 AM
Here’s how I look at it. If McCain had won, he would have faced the same obstructionist congress that Bush did, and the dems would win this majority in 2012. That majority would probably have staying power that I don’t foresee in Obama’s administration. I think it will be much easier to take it back from Obama.
RushBaby on November 5, 2008 at 8:34 AM
I am. Stationed at Bragg. Why?
hawkdriver on November 5, 2008 at 8:34 AM
Exactly; the President is black! It’s high time for race-based preferential hiring practices and college enrollments to end.
Frozen Tex on November 5, 2008 at 8:34 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS7TbVuHtRI&
mofo on November 5, 2008 at 8:34 AM
Bless your son Babs. Fortunately, we won’t need a military because EVERYONE will love us when Obama is president.
Romney/Palin 2012
ctmom on November 5, 2008 at 8:35 AM
I’m ready to rock, but not as a “reach across the aisle” Republican. I’m a conservative through and through. To those who are like-minded, let’s get to work!
pugwriter on November 5, 2008 at 8:36 AM
I don’t understand this sentiment. At all.
This isn’t some romance novel. This is real life with real consequences. My taxes are going up. My business is gonna suffer. I will have to fire some employees.
p0s3r on November 5, 2008 at 8:36 AM
Let’s see how many accolades B.O. gets heaped on his shoulders when he faces his first international crisis, like Iran developing their first nuclear weapon. Or let’s hear what stirring speech he will give when Wall Street melts down. Or even worse, let’s see what “hope and change” will bring if in the event we have another mass terrorist attack on home soil.
Then is when you will see the true measure of this guy people insist is “The One”.
pilamaye on November 5, 2008 at 8:36 AM
yep. the vast majority of US voters kicked our troops in the teeth
but I don’t think America died last night. The voters gave an overwhelming repudiation to the Bush mismanagement of many things, the latest and “greatest” being the financial meltdown. Great timing on that one.
before the financial meltdown, McCain and Palin had the lead and the momentum. Yes, Henry Paulson, I question the timing.
funky chicken on November 5, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Relax – there will be buyers remorse when they figure out the tax plan won’t work.
Expect the Israelis to fix the Iran problem.
He inherits a 2 front war – and its his to screw up.
There’s a reason why the term is 4 years. You can screw up a lot in 4 years, (Just ask Jimmy Carter.) But we can vote you out.
Now, right now, start looking for a Republican STATESMAN, not a politician, for the end of the 4 years.
Wander on November 5, 2008 at 8:37 AM
McCain screwed up by not countering the “more of Bush/the country wants change” mantra of Obama,
McCain failed to attack on the right issues at the right time. The postpone the convention was silly and ineffectual.
And frankly McCain was the worst republican candidate to have, frankly. And now we see why.
My only solace is that I have four kids and my wife isn’t working, so maybe that will balance out my near-$100k income jumping a few tax brackets next year.
Neo on November 5, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Now we will see the REAL story of the Emperor’s New Clothes play out. Just over half of this country is expecting this one man to give their life meaning, and it will not happen. Even his victory speech was about c h a n g e … ?
There are going to be MANY disappointed followers before too long, as the economy can only improve over time if allowed. We will see how the masses will react when they realize they were sold a bill of goods.
singlemalt_18 on November 5, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Re-energize
I’m here to stay.
maverick muse on November 5, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Stealing an election thru voter fraud, voter intimidation, and overt and acceptable racism is not moving on.
It’s moving backwards.
madmonkphotog on November 5, 2008 at 8:38 AM
I was sickened by three sights last night after Obama’s win.
The first was the sight of the worshiping, rapt faces as they listened to Obama’s victory speech. I understand African-Americans’ joy in this election, but at the same time I remember how cruel they are to conservative Blacks, calling them Uncle Toms and Aunt Jemimas. These worshipers have no idea what a triumvarate of Obama, Pelosei and Reed will do to the country. The gimme crowd thinks they will get theirs. The press will adore, and the light for these dummies will be a long time acoming.
The second sight was McCain talking about the good fight and how we must all join together. That’s been his failing from the beginning. He never understood that Obama plays dirty and plays for keeps. He never understood the press would pillory him and Palin, although he should have after they turned on Hillary. He never clearly laid out what happened with the mortgage meltdown, never strongly hit on Obama’s associates and radical liberal record. Some good fight. I expect he will “cross the aisle” even more frequently in an attempt to curry favor from Democrats and his formerly approving press.
The third sight was Michelle Obama. Why would a fashionable woman wear a dress that made her look like a black widow spider? When I saw it, I remembered my grandfather opening the storm door cellar and seeing glossy black spiders with brilliant red markings. This woman evokes the same feelings.
Zola on November 5, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Wall Street won’t melt down. Obama was the Soros, Buffet, and Goldman Sachs candidate.
They crashed the market to win him this election. They will do everything they can to protect him.
funky chicken on November 5, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Sorry Ed I don’t buy the voters in America wanted a significant change and the election was won in a proper manner — at the ballot box.
The election was bought and paid for by the Largest Campaign Donations Fraud In History which allowed Obama to buy the election with the help of the Media that was more bias than in the past. Couple that with Acorn’s voter fraud registering 1,200,000 new voter with 400,000 of the registrants being fraud.
The media allowed Obama and Biden to lie and very rarely called them out those lies. The few in the Media that did call on those lies have been banished from covering Obama and I’m sure they won’t make that mistake again.
So now we know the ingredients for winning an election lie and cheat and do whatever you can to buy an election.
cmptrnerd on November 5, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Like I told my kids this morning, the United States is the greatest country in the world. We are the strongest and have the best military to defend us.
There is no false optimism here. The next 4 years will be tough. We need to be patriots and support our president when he is right and be loud dissenters when he is wrong.
I don’t plan on treating BO like they treated president Bush. We have to show the left we are better than they are. We need to show our dignity and keep our heads up but NEVER back down.
Gotcha on November 5, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Right on.
But good luck on the “we wont hear about racism anymore” meme.
Democrats need minorities and the poor. The need them pissed off so they are near riot, but not rioting. Once they are no longer minorities, or feel repressed, or are no longer poor, they stop being democrats. They become republicans.
Samhain on November 5, 2008 at 8:39 AM
I am most fearful of the Fairness Doctrine, We cannot permit its reinstatement.
NoFanofLibs on November 5, 2008 at 8:39 AM
ABSOLUTELY!! Too obvious. Too brutal. Live and learn.
maverick muse on November 5, 2008 at 8:40 AM
We couldn’t beat the media this go around. They picked our candidate for us, picked their candidate, promoted doom & gloom, then protected him from any scrutiny, then promoted him with halos and free gas in every tank and a house you don’t have to pay for.
This will work only one time for most of the stupid people.
Here’s to Palin in 2012.
Palin in 2012
TexBob on November 5, 2008 at 8:40 AM
What more could we have done, Ed?
We spent a lot of time talking about those greek columns, but should we have spent MORE?
e-pirate on November 5, 2008 at 8:41 AM
That might make sense if it was close, but the rinosaurs got blown out of the water.
Just accept the reality, wipe your tears and support our President during wartime. Doing otherwise is un-American, dontcha know.
mofo on November 5, 2008 at 8:41 AM
Isn’t it quite ironic that 29 years to the day after radicals to over the embassy in Iran, the United States would have radicals taking over the White House and Congress. Ahmadinejad must be partying like it’s 1979 all over again. God help our great Country the United States of America.
USMCDevilDog on November 5, 2008 at 8:41 AM
About 55 million of us have become disenfranchised . . . not because we were beaten, but because our political leadership (the GOP) gave away the country. We must find someone else to champion the cause of conservatism and take back the country in 4 years. There are only two choices . . . fight back or become sniveling defeated slugs.
rplat on November 5, 2008 at 8:41 AM
Someone explain to me how we are going to look ahead to 2010 and take back anything. The Democrats, the Left, and the mass media just spent the last 2 years shiitting on the country, the military and then lying, smearing and acting like utter deranged lunatics at every turn. And they were rewarded with a massive landslide victory in all areas of government by the American people.
How the fuhk are people thinking that we can just turn things around in 2 years after the mass media, Democrats and the Left just learned they can behave that way and be rewarded with one of the most lopsided victories in years?
You know what they learned? They learned this is the way to win and now they will emboldened to not only keep doing it, but doing it more and more and more, and getting dirtier, lying more and smearing more and pulling more registration fraud, more voter fraud and more silencing of dissent.
And the American people will reward them again, as they did in 2006 and now in 2008.
Someone tell me how the hell I am supposed to believe we stand a shot in hell of winning anything in the foreseeable future?
The Democrats, the Left and the mass media were out in all their deranged, disgusting glory for everyone to see… and the American public voted to reward that.
I’m sorry, I don’t see any positives here. They control the mass media, the public schools, the universities, the entertainment industry, the internet (Google, YouTube, etc) and now control every single branch of goverment in huge majorities with a huge mandate. Soon they will pack the courts with leftists and they will control that too.
The only thing they don’t control is talk radio. Oops, Fairness Doctrine takes care of that one!
Last thing they can’t control is our voices. Oh wait, Joe the Plumber tried to speak up and had his life utterly destroyed by his State’s government and the mass media.
Forgive me if I don’t see anything good on the horizon here…
Michael in MI on November 5, 2008 at 8:41 AM
The only way to do that was to criticize Bush more. But even when McCain made mild, factual criticisms of Bush, republicans howled.
funky chicken on November 5, 2008 at 8:41 AM
Based on whose seats are up, it’ll be virtually impossible to retake the Senate in 2010. Not unless the Dems really really screw things up(i.e. Great Depression II: The Wrath of Khan).
That being said, the House is a possibility given that everyone will be up for reelection. The real target though is 2012.
If the GOP rediscovers its fiscally conservative roots and finds a charismatic, reform-minded candidate(Jindal?) to run in 4 years, last night’s outcome will quickly become a distant memory.
Doughboy on November 5, 2008 at 8:42 AM
Wall Street won’t melt down. Obama was the Soros, Buffet, and Goldman Sachs candidate.
They crashed the market to win him this election. They will do everything they can to protect him.
funky chicken on November 5, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Might want to check the futures. DOw down 130pts in premarket. Market not happy with its new overlords.
rec people buy electric companies, alternative energy companies,
Sell/short heavy union companies like DE,CAT, steel…sell drug compnaies, healthcare insurance companies
Buy the preferred stock and/or bonds for GM, F
Sell the banks the governemtn will be controlling the banks for the next 4 years. They will nationalize the oil companies…sell the drillers…
DOW 7,000 by jan 21st
DOw 1500 by 2012
unseen on November 5, 2008 at 8:42 AM
MSNBC had Smalley on this morning already saying that just because we elected a black president, it proves nothing towards racial equality. In fact he said it was absurd to even think that. I’d go huh? But I knew it wouldn’t mean anything to liberals who will never see true equality until they have true socialism. America will learn I fear that they solved nothing and that crying racism really is a tool in the slow but steady march to socialism.
hawkdriver on November 5, 2008 at 8:42 AM
Between now and 2012, I am looking for a change of leadership in the RNC, and the House and Senate caucuses.
james23 on November 5, 2008 at 8:42 AM
I tried to watch his speech online this morning, but as sppn as he started with the “its the answer…”mantra, I was gone…
He needs some new material…
For my country, I hope for the best. Its just hard to hope he is successful when his goals are so different from mine…I guess I will be happy with gridlock and no major damage.
joepub on November 5, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Looking at the exit polls, they’re saying 52% of Independents voted for Obama. That’s a huge group that he will disappoint and will be ripe for the taking.
I’m not sure that was pragmatism as a core belief, that was pragmatism as a strategy to get elected. He’ll govern as far to the left as possible, if the votes he actually took while in office are any indication (and why wouldn’t they be?).
venividivici on November 5, 2008 at 8:43 AM
That’s a nice sentiment, Ed, but it doesn’t really address the fact that the way they acted has led to them having a 1 party government.
Lehosh on November 5, 2008 at 8:43 AM
c17wife, I would suggest that this was more of an F-U to the current administration, and the Pentagon than the actual troops. Regardless, we all have a debt to those that fight to keep us safe, even if many don’t acknowledge it. Doesn’t mean it’s not there or it isn’t critical. I would suggest that many Americans feel that and and (silently) honor you and yours for the sacrifices made on our behalf. I certainly do.
SpudIslander on November 5, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Fla’s dirt bag Tim M lost last night. I’m very happy about that.
BO is so unprepared for the job I’m betting he has a complete melt down. Everyone who voted for him is in for a very rude awakening.
sofiretwo on November 5, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Waxing philsophically seems to be in order today. I, like people all across this country, stood in line yesterday to vote. Teachers, construction workers, firemen, business owners, blue collar and white collar, white, black, Asian and Latino…standing quietly in line to vote. No one talking politics. An occasional smile when you made eye contact with someone else, a nod, a “how are you today?” It occurred to me that this is what this country is all about. The brave men and women who protect us now and those who have protected us in the past did what they did for this exact reason. I’m not a particularly emotional person…but tears began to fill my eyes as I contemplated the scene and thought about what it all means. Did my candidate win? No. Would that the outcome had been different. But I do love this land and I am proud of what I did…of what we did yesterday.
sdd on November 5, 2008 at 8:44 AM
First, let’s the shut the doors on the fingers of Kathleen Parker and her ilk, wave bye-bye to me-too, dull-pastel, RINOs and fight on. We will survive this, let us pass to the new president the poisoned chalice, let him suffer as Bush has up there on the hot seat, defy him without racism or derangement syndrome. FIGHT!
And hold up Palin, she is our new standard-bearer. Being on the national stage for only two months, she has managed to leap off the train wreck that is McCain unscathed. Go Sarah!
thebrokenrattle on November 5, 2008 at 8:44 AM
Let’s wait ’till Bill Kristol tells us who.
/sarc
/off to work
Marcus on November 5, 2008 at 8:44 AM
Oddly enough, I feel calm this a.m.
Virginia Shanahan on November 5, 2008 at 8:44 AM
Guys, he’s going to be a train wreck of a President. I’m not even wishing that on him, but it’s just in the cards.
No one has EVER come to this office with more baggage, more favors owed, more (apparently pretty dark) secrets about his past.
So, don’t expect that the country and the world will be mesmerized with The One for very long.
It’s time to run non-conservatives out. Trying to hold this perverse little group we’ve cobbled together over the past 8 years has left us weakened. Conservatism wins when we stay conservative!
This was a protest vote and nothing more. There will be another coming shortly.
Sugar Land on November 5, 2008 at 8:44 AM
11/4/08 marks the date that the New Conservative Movement (NCM) begins. It will go down in history as the day RINO’s were banned from the party…forever.
God bless America and God bless the NCM!
jbh45 on November 5, 2008 at 8:45 AM
The curtain is about to open on the Wizard of Obama. Now he has to deliver on his promises. I expect nothing short of World Peace and Salvation for Mankind.
Dennis D on November 5, 2008 at 8:45 AM
The only way to do that was to criticize Bush more. But even when McCain made mild, factual criticisms of Bush, republicans howled.
funky chicken on November 5, 2008 at 8:41 AM
No there was another way. Attack the corruption and promise an accounting of corrupt CEO’s and politicians. Oppse the bailouts, stand up for free market and turn his back on corparation welfare.
Attack the nmassive spending, give free market solutions to healthcare, CEO pay etc.
McCain was too much part of the problem. Gov Palin was the right choice for the presidentacy. We needed new blood on the top of the ticket…not the bottom…
unseen on November 5, 2008 at 8:45 AM
I’ve never really respected the man, but I have undying respect for the office. He’s my President now, and I deeply hope, for the sake of our country, that he does well, and we all stay safe and prosperous. A whiner I’m not. In the mean time, I’ll keep working hard for my family, my businesses, and my party. We’re coming back folks. It starts today.
I’m actually glad it’s over.
scottythrust on November 5, 2008 at 8:46 AM
The only one capable of saving the party is Newt Gingrich But Newt knew even he couldn’t stop the Anti Gop atmosphere in 2008.. I think he will run in 2012..
Dennis D on November 5, 2008 at 8:46 AM
I don’t know what you’re smiling about, sore winner (who could expect anything else from a libtard though?) The fact of the matter is that you’ve caused one of two things: The end of a free and prosperous America or another Regan.
leetpriest on November 5, 2008 at 8:47 AM
Where’s my tax cut? I want my gasoline and home loan paid off NOW. Where’s my tax cut?
unseen on November 5, 2008 at 8:47 AM
Obama and the Democrats have several advantages:
1) The Media Whores
2) Campaign money
3) They control and dominate TV, Movie, Music Industries
4) Web presence
5) University/College faculties and campuses
The Republicans have to build more institutions that research and investigate stories and issues and find more channels to get their message and stories out to the public.
I was flipping through the satellite yesterday and there was actually a channel called OBAMA. Crazy.
You simply can’t avoid coming across Democratic/Liberal messages – THEY’RE EVERYWHERE.
How can the Republicans possibly expect to win another election with this uneven playing field?
I mean, how the hell did Obama get elected? If any Republican had a similar background, radical associations and lack of accomplishments that Obama had, they couldn’t even think for a second about running for office.
It’s mind boggling.
gumble on November 5, 2008 at 8:47 AM
God Bless Chesty Puller!!
Viper1 on November 5, 2008 at 8:47 AM
While circumstances may require that Obama moderate some, Obama is not going to have epiphany that changes his views more to the center. I wish I had some easy proof of my last statement, but it’s just my entire experience with the non-profit/faculty lounge sorts. They just don’t think outside their box. They don’t engage with others and without that engagement, there is no intellectual movement.
I remember in 2000 warning environmentalists that Bush would terrible on their issues. They acted like I was paranoid. My suspicion is that the environmentalists and Christopher Buckley and other Obamacons are more solipsistic politically than they would like to admit.
thuja on November 5, 2008 at 8:47 AM
where’s my $1,000 check form the oil companies….I want my windfall profits rebate now!
unseen on November 5, 2008 at 8:48 AM
unseen, you were all over hotair and ace’s place supporting the bailout, and yelling that it was vitally important, etc.
I opposed it from the beginning, but if McCain had opposed it you would have jumped all over him.
funky chicken on November 5, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Well, they have it all now. They have to actually do things and not just give speeches.
The one thing that must not happen,, is his national Security Force.
That can not be allowed.
JellyToast on November 5, 2008 at 8:48 AM
The me that got McCain as president elect is thinking “sucker.”
Count to 10 on November 5, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Positives emerging from last night:
The victim constituency cynically cultivated by the Democrats is philosophically bamkrupt as an argument
Now there is no excuse. Time for everyone to start contributing to the advancement of this country
The 60s is now offically over
What defined this mentality was not liberalism, but anti-establishmentism. They are now the establishment and get to enjoy with it the accountability and responsibility that comes with it
The ill-conceived philosophy of Liberalism will be exposed to the cold light of day
They will try, but blaming Republicans for all of the country’s ills will become increasingly difficult as the next four years progress. The country will plainly see the destructive nature of this political ideology
Republicanism/Conservatism is now in a Rennaissance
It is now plainly clear what a misguided attempt at bi-partisan moderation of Republican and Conservative principles has gotten us. This country was made great by the principles that form the core of conservatism – celebration of the individual, responsibility, strong defense and limitation of government intervention in our lives. Principles that Democrats loathe because it exposes the philosphical underpining of their ideology – a warped sense of moral and intellectual superiority. Starting today with the gathering of conservative “elites” in Virginia, we need to re-embrace these principles without compromise or apology. And in the spirit of what is best for this country, we need to resist calls for bi-partisanship. That is nonsense. What is best for this country is to advocate and agitate for the ideals that have made this country great. Kowtowing to the desire of Democrats to act primarily in their interest of consolidating and extending their power at the expense of this nation is not fulfilling our responsibility to protect this country.
So let those who are gathering today and who suppose to lead our party hear our voices – no compromise on our ideals, no surrendering to bi-partisanship so that Democrats can once again take advantage of our desire to put country first, and reach out today to energize the grass roots so that we can keep the damage of this new administration to a minimum and place its arrogance and distaste for what has made this country great in check
AmericanUnderground on November 5, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Thats the calm before the storm, dont be fooled by it
Viper1 on November 5, 2008 at 8:48 AM
I honestly believe we never fought hard enough for president Bush. If this woman Charlotte Dennett or anyone tries to prosecute him like they said, I will stand with him regardless of the penalties they say they’re seeking. The movements and campaign promises are real towards that end. Vince Bugliosi, one of those that wants to, said he would seek the death penalty.
hawkdriver on November 5, 2008 at 8:48 AM
The youth vote really helped Obama. My 18 yr old daughter and her clueless friends voted Obama. When asked why they could not answer except claim the nation needs ” Change” Duh. We need to make a better attempt at educating the youth and protecting them from Campus Indoctrination.
Dennis D on November 5, 2008 at 8:48 AM
That might make sense if it was close, but the rinosaurs got blown out of the water.
Just accept the reality, wipe your tears and support our President during wartime. Doing otherwise is un-American, dontcha know
That’s ok…I going to use the liberal method..everything from now until 2010 nov 4th is Obama’s fault.
unseen on November 5, 2008 at 8:49 AM
What wartime? Obama is going to immediately end Iraq and Afghanistan, dontcha know.
Can we attack him then?
Lehosh on November 5, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Well stated.
hawkdriver on November 5, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Has anyone noticed the National Debt has grown much faster in the 22 Months Dems have controlled House and Senate than the previous 6 Years ?
Dennis D on November 5, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Which doesn’t jive with the Democrats winning Congress in 2006, and then winning the Presidency and bigger majorities in the House and Senate. Obviously the Democrats are doing something right and the Republicans aren’t.
starfleet_dude on November 5, 2008 at 8:50 AM
I keep hearing “I hope the GOP will learn the lesson”. What does that mean? who is the GOP? Some convenient scapegoat which is useful because we cannot specifically point to anybody in particular to place blame on?
I am afraid that conservatives will get distracted with blaming the “GOP” or McCain or Palin instead of looking at themselves and the American public. We have a democracy, and we elect our politicians in primaries and elections. We do get what we deserve.
neuquenguy on November 5, 2008 at 8:50 AM
The youth vote really helped Obama. My 18 yr old daughter and her clueless friends voted Obama. When asked why they could not answer except claim the nation needs ” Change” Duh. We need to make a better attempt at educating the youth and protecting them from Campus Indoctrination.
Dennis D on November 5, 2008 at 8:48 AM
My 18 yr old nephew voted for McCAin….teaching starts at home. just saying…
unseen on November 5, 2008 at 8:50 AM
Republicans have got to quit being “nice”.
Dems are using negative propaganda against Rs everyday, they need to turn the tables.
Every time an R is interviewed they need to talk about:
* Ds culture of corruption
* Ds deceitfulness
* Ds being unethical
* Ds being power-mad
etc.
And Rs need to polish their brand and not publicly flog people like Lott and Allen for “racist” comments.
When a “macaca” incidence happens, an R politician needs to say it was an “unfortuante” word, but go directly to attacking any and all wrongs by Ds.
This is a political war, and Rs have disarmed.
mockmook on November 5, 2008 at 8:50 AM
Promise your (middle class) electorate lower taxes, free health care, free college tuition, an end to all wars, peace, hope, and change; throw in a 600 million campaign war chest and 90% of the print and TV media at your feet; presto!, you’re the President.
While this campaign will be called a referendum on the failed policies of George Bush, President-elect Obama will have more challenges pre-loaded onto his shoulders than most other Presidents. With the world in economic turmoil and rogue nations still a threat to our national security, Mr. Obama already has a plate full of problems to deal with. He will need the full support, (this nation did not give to George W. Bush), from all who can give it, to get through the next four years.
I wish him and his family God’s blessing and guidance as this nation goes forward. He will need it…….we all will.
Rovin on November 5, 2008 at 8:50 AM
I’m going to miss Manly…
Shields up, weapons ready.
Not equipped with shields?
Well, then, buckle up!
Count to 10 on November 5, 2008 at 8:51 AM
What is it about “HER” dress?
My mind is politically dead at the moment. All I can focus on is that U-G-L-Y….. dress.
stenwin77 on November 5, 2008 at 8:51 AM
there are plenty Donald Regan’s around already (see our economic mess).
If you meant another Ronald Reagan, he was a once in lifetime figure. As is Che Obama.
Either way, it’s gonna be an interesting decade or two.
mofo on November 5, 2008 at 8:52 AM
I’m growing weary of all this talk about coming back after Jimmy Carter. Obama has contempt for the constitution and will do his best do “change” or “fundamentally change” it. With fraud rampant in his campaign, this man cannot be trusted to fulfill the true roll of upholding the thing he hates the most. We will no longer have free and fair elections. Jimmy Carter was a fool with good intentions. This man is no fool with the worst intentions. We will be outfunded, outmanuevered, and out and out assaulted from ever direction. HE will destroy the first 2 ammendments to guarantee the left stays in power for the next century. Sorry to be so gloomy but we just witnessed a passive coup d’état.
katy on November 5, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Bingo. The Left was just rewarded handsomely for their behavior of the past 7+ years.
Michael in MI on November 5, 2008 at 8:52 AM
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