What happened to the "leave me alone" Republican?
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As a Republican, when I voted for Bush in the first term, I thought that I was electing a small limited government Republican. Instead, I elected a religious Republican. The 04 election was more about safety and security for me, so I still voted Bush as it seemed that Kerry didn't really offer anything different.\n\nIf I could go back, I would change my vote to a no vote, as I believe that Bush is not the president that he proclaimed to be, and that Kerry didn't and doesn't stand for my values. To be truthful, most canidates are either too far left or right for my taste.\n\nTo answer your question, some conservative / libertarian Republicans still exist, but it seems to me that our party has been hijacked by religious factions. They seem to be on this holy crusade to stamp out all opposition to anything that they deem is wrong or sinful. Since the Republicans control almost all the branches of government at this time, I believe it is time to restore balance. So, I will probably vote the straight democratic ticket in 06 to see if the balance of power will be changed.
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The low point was when Congress called a Special Session just to pass a Terri Schiavo resolution. Good thing the GOP believes in keeping the government out of individuals lives. F'n hypocrites. I was really hoping they'd start dealing with everyone's personal problems and issues on a case by case basis. "I had a fight with my boyfriend". THIS CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION OF CONGRESS. "Oh, good, they passed a 'kiss and make-up' resolution." Thank you, Bill Frist! You saved our relationship.
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It was already planned a week ago.  If the Demo's won, he was out.  If the Republicans retained power, he was to stay.
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I didn't hear about it, but if you have a link to a news article or any site pertaining to his speech email it to me at:  memeflower78@yahoo.com
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Yes.\n\nI've been encouraging people to get away from the Big Two parties for years.  And, this year, even though I'm the state PR coordinator for the Constitution Party, I ran on the Republican Party line (because the CP does not yet have a ballot line in Tennessee).\n\nThe GOP did not lift a finger to help my campaign, even though I stand for the same principles that they **claim** to stand for.\n\nThe Republicans use conservative Christians the way a wife-beater promises to "change".  Sadly, the conservatives respond the way the battered wife does:  by trying to "fix" the GOP, instead of getting a divorce.  It won't get better until the true conservatives get away from the Republican Party, which is controlled by the "forces of moderation" (read:  pro-abortion money).\n\nTrue conservatives will find a home in the Constitution Party.  This is especially true with the formation of the CP's National Veterans Coalition.\n\nHopefully, neither of the Big Two parties will have an occupant in the White House in the next administration!
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Yes, she's in an extremely Republican district that has been gerrymandered to produce Republican candidates from this district. Her opposition when she was initially elected in 2005 was Paul Hackett, who is now well known and is a democratic Iraq war veteran, and she still won 52% to 48%. Hackett is the strongest opposition and he is not running next time, so it's almost certain she'll be re-elected just out of party loyalty in the district.
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it was January 23rd (but i didn't vote for him). he was elected into a minority government. which means that he has to get votes from other party's to get bills past. Its a delicate balancing act. But i do not believe he will last long.
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Just Republicans taking things too far AGAIN.\n\nActually, Republicans are sort of like Islamic Extremists in a way; always pointing the finger at stuff that doesn't really matter at all.\n\nThey were just looking for a Democrat to blame for anything, because their entire party is exploding with controversy.
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A Republican is very sad tonight.
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he was removed because he openly criticized the president's policies on korea. dont look at this a eisenhower being a jerk; dissidence is contagious and as a leader, you must root it out immediately.\n\neisenhower was given a hero's parade/party once he got home. look it up on wikipedia for more.
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now, now, you leave him alone. thanks to him, i am no longer a liberal.
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NO? It's usually Democrat or Republican and occasion Independent.  \n\nBut it would be nice to destroy the Republican Party.
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Rumsfeld was a highly divisive figure. It's likely that a democratic legislature would have found a way to force him out of office. Rather than open himself up for that kind of fight (and, by extension, open the white house up to the fight), he resigned.\n\nI disagree with the prior poster saying leaving earlier would have hurt the Republican party. I think leaving earlier would have helped the GOP. A lot of people, not just Democrats, wanted Rumsfeld gone. If he had left prior to elections, it would have shown a white house willingness to adapt and respond to criticism -- something that it's thus far been fairly slow and unwilling to do.
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You are correct! I thought no one would notice how gracious the republicans are with this loss and even Rush Limbaugh (on radio) said he was mad at Repubs NOT Dems! I was also glad how our President spoke at the news conference, yesterday, when they bombarded him  with all the slurs and names Nancy Pelosi called him. He just took it in stride and said he would put it behind him in  order to get things done for the American people!! A true statesman!!  None gives him any credit for ANYTHING!! But I do!!
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Hollywood YES Man selling out the American Public! He was another republican nightmare. Ask the children the first Daughter has died!
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Lieberman.\nOops, he's not one anymore.
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Sorry man, I don't have a clue what you are talking about.  I am a Republican and have nothing to do with any of the junk you just mentioned.