tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post3987258402183106677..comments2024-01-05T06:18:18.086-05:00Comments on CommentaramaPolitics: HmmAndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-61302271262170114042016-03-03T20:23:25.871-05:002016-03-03T20:23:25.871-05:00Well, we'll see in any case. Hopefully you'...Well, we'll see in any case. Hopefully you're right but I'm still wary of how things are going. <br /><br /> - DanielArgentGalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173296751792700318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-85108683324858338582016-03-03T18:12:03.509-05:002016-03-03T18:12:03.509-05:00Daniel, This is definitely reshaping the GOP. My ...Daniel, This is definitely reshaping the GOP. My biggest fear is that the GOP is becoming the "angry white dude" party and seems to be proud of it. That would be the end of the GOP.<br /><br />That said, I'm not sure Trump is that guy. I'm all but sure that Trump will disappoint his followers and will quickly become very "RINO." He's shown signs of being friendly to the gay agenda. What's more, his companies are all progressive in hiring policy. His history suggests that he's comfortable with women running his enterprises. He's also shown no interest in abortion or making birth control less available. Generally, he seems to want to avoid those issues. He also seems quite happy to mingle with Hispanics and he hires tons of them, many of whom are probably illegals -- they speak well of him.<br /><br />I find it hard to believe that a man with those hiring practices and traits would suddenly become hard-core on those issues. So while his supporters may be screaming for him to deport all the women, gays and Mexicans, I think he's going to flip on them.<br /><br />What that ultimately means, I have no idea. Too many moving parts for a clear guess at the future, but <i>it is possible</i> that he actually cleans up the GOP's worst issues.<br /><br />Or not.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-88529174080020411302016-03-03T17:51:40.400-05:002016-03-03T17:51:40.400-05:00Maybe it's time for a re-branding of the philo...Maybe it's time for a re-branding of the philosophy? I can't think of a good name for it but I'm not seeing many other options at this point if conservatism gets defined by those fringers.<br /><br />I do think you're right about America surviving and that Trump's ultimate goal is likely large scale cronyism. I just can't shake my worries that his nomination spells the end of the GOP. A lot of the horror I'm seeing is coming from Hispanics which has me worried that his nomination will be for them what Goldwater was to blacks and the John Birch Society was for Jews: making them a permanent Democratic constituency. You've said many times if that happens it's Game Over for the Republicans. I don't see that scenario ending well for anyone. <br /><br /> - DanielArgentGalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173296751792700318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-61539883683368580822016-03-03T15:20:21.681-05:002016-03-03T15:20:21.681-05:00I just see fatigue.
She and her campaign even lo...<i>I just see fatigue.</i> <br /><br />She and her campaign even look fatigued. She even has that "Ready for Hillary" slogan. I just can't get over that. Makes me think of frat guys with a taser. "Okay. Lemme finish my beer. *hmmph* Okay, okay. Alright. *schwoo-schwoo* I'm ready! Let's go! Let's go! Hit me!" <br /><br />Sssszzzzzz! *crackle-crack-crack*tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-71973774344404577142016-03-03T13:36:49.208-05:002016-03-03T13:36:49.208-05:00tryanmax, I agree. Democrats always started 15-20...tryanmax, I agree. Democrats always started 15-20% ahead and slip to about even as the election nears. Starting at 8% is a disaster.<br /><br />Plus, honestly, I see zero enthusiasm for her in the public -- I just see fatigue.<br /><br />And as much as it may drive people crazy to hear this, Trump isn't as scary as a guy like Cruz or Santorum. True believers scare people. Clowns don't.<br /><br />(She better be hot!)AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-63073088800108196472016-03-03T13:28:18.030-05:002016-03-03T13:28:18.030-05:00Andrew, et al., one more reason to think that Trum...Andrew, et al., one more reason to think that Trump can beat Hillary. <br /><br />Right now, Hillary is polling about 8 points ahead of Trump in "if the election were held today" polls. Put aside that Trump is the only GOP contender who currently trails Hillary in those polls. Democrats always start with significant leads over Republicans in such polls. Whether a Republican or a Democrat moves into the White House <i>always</i> comes down to whether Dem candidates can keep their numbers above 50% until election day. An eight point margin for Hillary before primary season is even out is a <i>terrible</i> starting position for any Democrat. A potato with an "R" beside it could close that. <br /><br />Also, what is Hillary offering the public? She's running a "I'm not that guy" campaign and I don't see her shifting to a better message. In fact, if Trump gets the nom, she's all but guaranteed to double down on that message. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-48752296224164972172016-03-03T13:03:16.470-05:002016-03-03T13:03:16.470-05:00...if he nominates the first open lesbian to the S...<i>...if he nominates the first open lesbian to the Supreme Court.</i><br /><br />To that thought, you know if Trump nominates, she'll be hot. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-41416936695777343712016-03-02T22:38:13.890-05:002016-03-02T22:38:13.890-05:00Daniel, You could be right. This is one of those ...Daniel, You could be right. This is one of those moments where I think we are a little more blind that normal because it's hard to tell what the public is thinking. That said, I do think I'm right, but I could easily be wrong.<br /><br />My biggest concern is what you say near the end: " this is a serious wound for both the GOP and conservatism." I think this could be huge wound for conservatism which is being redefined as something it never was by people who were never it. That worries me. Nor am I sure how to best save conservatism.<br /><br />Still, hang in there! Life goes on and America will prevail happily without it's moronic political circus. Indeed, Americans have gotten quite good at succeeding despite the government. This election won't change that.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-66144020886127607782016-03-02T20:24:03.464-05:002016-03-02T20:24:03.464-05:00I see where you're coming from but I'm sti...I see where you're coming from but I'm still with Anthony on Trump's chances. I don't think it's going to be possible for him to get away from his outrageous comments in the general. Once the left can refocus itself on Trump the attacks are going to be vicious. His conduct has unnerved quite a few people and it won't be hard to portray him as a validation of every stereotype the left pushes about the right. Hillary may be uninspiring but if she comes off as the sane voice of reason to raging racist, misogynist, xenophobic Trump I think the election is hers and she'll probably come in with strong Democratic majorities at both the state and federal level. Either way this is a serious wound for both the GOP and conservatism and it's not one I see healing easily - especially if the Democrats get carte Blanche while the right sorts everything out. ArgentGalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173296751792700318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-58175591291967913512016-03-02T18:55:06.280-05:002016-03-02T18:55:06.280-05:00Scott, P.S. How do I know what he did during jail ...Scott, P.S. How do I know what he did during jail house visitation? He is a Kardashian after all.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-56288896374293757592016-03-02T18:54:10.256-05:002016-03-02T18:54:10.256-05:00Anthony, Romney and Trump are very different. Tru...Anthony, Romney and Trump are very different. Trump has proven appeal to the public at large and he speaks their language. The things he says are not that outrageous to the public at large -- not like they are to the PC political elite. Romney, on the other hand, always came across to the public as a rich guy with a stick up his rear who was looking down on the public. Trump comes across as looking down on the elites. That's a huge difference and it provides a lot of insulation to Trump.<br /><br />In terms of the left, I think the general position has been: "Trump? Oh yeah, he's an idiot. I hope they nominate him. Now let's talk about Bernie." It's only been their elites who have tried to convince them that Trump is a danger. That lack of interest suggests to me that they aren't interested in the race beyond Bernie v. Hillary.<br /><br />What's more, I've seen all the usual smears: Trump is a rich guy who abuses poor people, he's racist, he's sexist, he's a secret KKK member, and he compares perfectly to Hitler! None of them have caught on. I really get the feeling that the left's attacks on Trump will just be half-hearted pro forma attacks and the usual smears. That spells an enthusiasm gap for them.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-65929919146958678342016-03-02T18:42:49.371-05:002016-03-02T18:42:49.371-05:00Scott, LOL! That's hilarious! Way to poke fu...Scott, LOL! That's hilarious! Way to poke fun at the intolerant.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-70218234091949362652016-03-02T18:41:41.080-05:002016-03-02T18:41:41.080-05:00Eric, Hollywood really needs to STFU about racism ...Eric, Hollywood really needs to STFU about racism now that they've been exposed. But sadly, I suspect this will just make them more likely to seek out racism to denounce in other people.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-46417245221858607102016-03-02T18:37:33.196-05:002016-03-02T18:37:33.196-05:00On the lighter side of the news, Carson is skippin...On the lighter side of the news, Carson is skipping the next debate since he doesn't think he can win. I guess funding dried up. He will make the same impact absent that he did present.<br /><br />http://www.mediaite.com/online/breaking-ben-carson-is-not-attending-tomorrows-gop-debate/<br /><br />The Washington Post is reporting this afternoon that the Republican candidate (who had a weak Super Tuesday showing) told supporters today he doesn’t really see a path forward and will not be attending tomorrow’s Republican debate in Detroit.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124128949343301445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-42268179980095447432016-03-02T18:18:37.837-05:002016-03-02T18:18:37.837-05:00Andrew,
The left is rooting for Trump. He is Hil...Andrew,<br /><br />The left is rooting for Trump. He is Hillary's dream opponent but he is also the best Bernie could hope for (not that I think Bernie would beat Trump). <br /><br />If hypothetically speaking Sanders became the nominee his great hope of rallying the black vote (which he hasn't spent years cultivating the way Obama or Hillary have) would be Trump.<br /><br />There is a world of difference between being successful in the general and successful in the primaries. The Republican primaries became a carnival of lunacy towards the end. Trump won and successfully dragged down his rivals because playing his game in the primaries is apparently the only way to do well. Playing to the peanut gallery, at one point Rubio was making insinuations about the size of Trump's hands. <br /><br />*Shrugs* Maybe like the too blinded by rage to see or think primary voters who supported Trump, the middle will not worry about anything Trump says, but I doubt it.<br /><br />Republicans are fine with an angry clown because they are convinced anyone can beat Hillary and that crazy talk in the primary can just be hand-waved away in the general. I remember that same sentiment being widespread (I was one of the guilty) in 2012. Maybe this time will be different, but I doubt it.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124128949343301445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-66478635463490753682016-03-02T17:43:32.109-05:002016-03-02T17:43:32.109-05:00Is F---headistan near carjakistan?Is F---headistan near carjakistan?Koshcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552108950848576633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-598138275129399032016-03-02T17:40:58.336-05:002016-03-02T17:40:58.336-05:00Andrew -
their father got off a murderer - that ...Andrew - <br /><br /><i>their father got off a murderer</i> - that could be read a couple different ways. ;-)<br /><br />Yes, the world is full of nuts, but nuts with power are a problem. Such is life, I guess.<br /><br />Actually, it's funny that you asked if I'm prejudiced. I just read a review of <i>London Has Fallen</i>, the sequel to <i>Olympus Has Fallen</i> and at one point, Gerard Butler tells a villain to "Go back to F---headistan."<br /><br />And in the comments, someone wrote, "I'm sick and tired of Hollywood treating everyone from F---headistan like a terrorist!" It made me laugh. :-DScottDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619078842202925064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-38920863705052901532016-03-02T17:38:01.315-05:002016-03-02T17:38:01.315-05:00Sorry Scott. I will check my cis-position. Just b...Sorry Scott. I will check my cis-position. Just because he had sex with other men does not mean he is gay. For all I know, he is capra-sexualKoshcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552108950848576633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-34615120499090476662016-03-02T17:36:14.550-05:002016-03-02T17:36:14.550-05:00>>In terms of the KKK incident, think about ...>>In terms of the KKK incident, think about how the left would have reacted had it been W Bush, who they were inspired to hate. There would be street protests. Hollywood stars would invent a new ribbon>><br /><br />Hollywood just got schooled and exposed by Chris Rock on how KKK they are, so if Bette Midler's any indication, they're too busy kissing Oprah's ring to worry about much else. Plenty of time to re-focus their hate before November.<br /><br />Koshcat, brilliantly played game of "That's a bingo!"EPorvaznikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653412963180740901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-77157033067909212092016-03-02T17:29:00.160-05:002016-03-02T17:29:00.160-05:00See, here's the funny thing about Texas and Te...See, here's the funny thing about Texas and Texans...they don't really care if you like Texas or not ;-)BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-43333607526050329182016-03-02T17:26:49.770-05:002016-03-02T17:26:49.770-05:00Scott, What have you got against gay Arab prostitu...Scott, What have you got against gay Arab prostitutes? Are you prejudiced? ;-)AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-53362993386216482592016-03-02T17:26:01.263-05:002016-03-02T17:26:01.263-05:00Koshcat, Very true on the Kardashians. They are f...Koshcat, Very true on the Kardashians. They are famous because their father got off a murderer and then Kim had a sex tape. But that was enough to enthrall the public and they kept watching the train wreck as car after car just kept piling on. Despite the many problems with them, the public supported their ventures one after another. By now, they dominate the culture pages and several of them are essentially respectable.<br /><br />Trump seems to be going the same route. In the past few days, I've noticed a sudden big push to sell how great of a person he is if you know him personally. And my guess is that once he gets the nomination, you'll see gay, female and Hispanic employees surrounding him, giving interviews about how great he is, and a softened political stand on controversial issues.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-83742775124841705202016-03-02T17:21:08.661-05:002016-03-02T17:21:08.661-05:00Scott, Sadly, most candidates have crazed hard-cor...Scott, Sadly, most candidates have crazed hard-core fans. You should see the Bernie fans. They are just as vile, only in a different direction.<br /><br />Yeah, the world is full of nuts.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-16665951715557000442016-03-02T17:19:47.008-05:002016-03-02T17:19:47.008-05:00LL, That's interesting. What a mess it would ...LL, That's interesting. What a mess it would be for them if Kerry had to step in. Even worse, I agree with Koshcat, that Kerry is awful on stage.<br /><br />I'm not sure if Biden is senile or just stupid, but whatever it is, the man is a disaster.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-59317076594092133292016-03-02T17:17:46.312-05:002016-03-02T17:17:46.312-05:00Koshcat -
He's not gay! (See what I did ther...Koshcat - <br /><br />He's not gay! (See what I did there?) ;-)<br /><br />I'm pretty sure he's none of those things and while people are free to think what they want, I just wish those people wouldn't run for office.ScottDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619078842202925064noreply@blogger.com