Why aren't republicans mad at Bush and his Goons for decline of their party as opposed to blaming democrats?
353391
It is always the democrats fault, if you don't believe me ask any repuglican. LOL
420446
both parties lie... and commit crimes... there are bad apples in both parties... and lip service is a trademark of the Republican party... I haven't seen a problem solved under Bush yet... maybe catching Saddam, but even that has created a power vaccum that doesn't look like it's going to turn out well...\n\nHow about stop whinning about the past and try to make a difference for once?
768441
Because you fell for the lie of Bush  and Cheney.  They misled you and the rest of us and led us down the garden path to corruption, plunder, deceit, Iraq, etc.  Party loyalty was the ruin of Republicans.  We can only hope, for your sake, that all this was not because you agreed and did in full knowledge, but rather because you were duped and just loyal.  The scandals are bigger and more far reaching than most realize, so it would behoove Republicans not to try to cover this up, but rather show your commitment to the country and bring it all out in the open.  The rest  of the country will look upon you far more kindly if you demonstrate Bush was a big mistake of misplaced loyalty, that you have seen the light, and that we can all get back to what this country stands for, and the very important business we all have to do.
739117
Without a doubt. While the parties would like to portray this as a Democrat victory, it is clear that the main factor in the Republican losses was the anger exhibited by moderates and true Conservatives toward the neo-con wing of the party. Even some neo-cons have had enough of the Administration and their bible-thumping lackeys.
349771
Remember this rule:  If it's bad, it's Bush's fault.  If it's good, it's because Bush ignored it and didn't mess it up.  Of course, this rule is thrown out the window when there's a Democrat in the White House, because as we all know, only Republicans can be bad.  Enjoy the Kool-aid.
922388
Of course its a Republican war.  Republicans just don't want to be accountable to their own disastorous policies.  \n\nIt was Bush's decision to go against the UN and "go it alone".  And while Democrats supported the resolution to go into Iraq....and had to in order to support Afghanistan which was tied into the war bill by Republicans....and find the WMDs and get Suddam, they never supported this long, drawn out occupation strategy that Bush inserted after-the-fact.
811344
They are wrong! I\n\nI believe their defeat had more to do with their lack of oversight, corruption and being a rubber stamp for Bush and his unwelcomed policies played a large part in their defeat. It was their actions, or lack thereof! They had no oversight, they gave away power relegated to Congress and the courts of the United states. They, like Bush, thought they were above the law, and they were a congress of exclusion, even to elected democrats!\n\nIf you look at history, especially lately, it is seldom we let one branch have total control of government! Now you know why!\n\nI would say that Bush and his war were rebuked by the electorate. It was clear the election was a referendum on Bush and one can't say he was a rotten apple in the election! I hope he got the message! I hope Republicans got the message as clearly many voted against their own party, as well as people who make between $50,000 and $100,000 a year! They know who got the tax cuts and they know who shares the largest tax burden!
726577
Many republican finks have been evacuating that sinking ship for some time now.  Many of them lost elections because they knew they couldn't support Bush and win and ended up having no platform on which to campaign.  That Foley thing was like the Titanic breaking in two, leaving half temporarily above water and the other half to drown helplessly.
925531
Everything was rolling that way, and i think it still is. Kerry's comment the other day I think hampered it a little, although I do see where it was aimed at Bush and not the troops. I swear if Kerry causes the Dems to lose like he caused 2004, we need him out of the party. Least of which apologize EVEN THOUGH you shouldnt have to, you know as well as anyone how the Republican hate machine winds up and wins over crap like that!
852749
It does take two to tango. But I am going to be very pissed at Democrats (I am one) if they pull this stunt. They have talked one way for years, and now appear poised to do the opposite? -- Or is it just another 1) GOP fear and smear job against Democrats, prompted by their recent congressional upset or 2) another historic repeat of a scenario we know so well: GOP messes things up, paints the country into a corner, then leaves the Democrats to clean up their mess?\n\nI need more information.
875091
I don't think they woke up.  I think they just wanted change.  They were too apathetic to notice the incompetence.   I think the one issue that killed the Republicans was Bush and Congress both showed no fiscal restraint.  There are so many "vengeance is mine!" mean-spirited Republicans that the war alone was not enough to defeat them.
903673
Republicans have no shame. The intelligent ones will tell you they know the election was stolen. Then they make weak excuses like "The Democrats would have done the same thing if they could have." What crap! I hope the Democrats do get the chance to steal an election and they take it. Revenge would be sweet.
87861
The Republicans were certainly angry, disrepectful, and mean spirited during the Clinton administration. Now that they stole the presidency they have become awful arrogant. They have certainly appealed to fear and divisiveness. I'm sick of these wedge issues. They started an expensive unjustified war. Bush's failure to prevent 911 has been used to justify just about everything.
749454
There is merit in your statements. Research into todays Neocons will reveal a lot of former Democrats. People like Wolfowitz and Kristol are more simpatico with Democrats then with traditional paleocon Republicans. Point of fact, Neocon Republicans today despise old style Republicans. Folks like Buchanan and Tancredo are anathema to Neocons. Rove and Tancredo within the last year actually had a shouting match at the White House. November 7th could portend a split within the Republican party.
60812
Yes! The democrats have to do something bold. There is no solid leadership in the party. Bush has given the democrats so many opportunities to capitalize on his failings, but all they do is whine. A bold, positive agenda for reform would be a fantastic way to get out of the doldrums the democratic party has been in these last few years. It seems all the democrats want to do is whine, but propose no real solutions. It turns people off to the democrats -- including me, and I am one. We need a positive action plan, not just criticism.
557181
George Bush did it, I am a Democrat. George Bush is a Republican. I am sorry they did that too.
771886
I think blaming kerry is working.... for all the republicans.\n\nThey just can't seem to take fault in their own actions. They have to blame it on someone else.... it's all the democrats fault...\n\nAll I have to say is BULLSH**