Is the current state of the presidency (USA) and/or republican party analogous to rats fleeing a sinking ship?
401739
Yup , the SS RED ELEPHANT struck some  well charted reefs; Corruption Reef, Iraq War Rock, and drifted over and was holed by Opinion Poll Rock.  Its springing leaks all over and setteling low.  A number of Repubrats are eyeing the life boats, with a mind of what they will be saying at the Inquest Hearing at the Board of Trade.   I imagine some of them may lose their Mates and Master's tickets over this.  It does not seem to be under weigh, nor under command, but the captian refuses to send out distress signals.  Even if the Democrat Salvage Tug M/V BLUE DONKEY\ndid arrive on the scene and offer to assist for the Lloyds Open Form, \nIts doubtful the Repubrats will accept the offer. \nBe interesting to see what might happen. \nMonitoring radio traffic and standing by.  PS Out.
664121
Actually, someone mentioned this to me just this evening.  Very disturbing.  As a Reagan Republican, let me say that I'm very distressed about the trend this administration is taking both the Republican Party and the nation as a whole.\n\nThis no-knock rule, in itself, is not the end of the world, but in the context of the changes that have been happening, it's quite distressing.  I can hear our Founding Fathers turning over in their graves.
361387
There are a few close races, but frankly, all indicators point to the status quo (which means a Republican majority).  The caveat here is that between now and November is a political eternity...anything can happen.  I can provide links if you like.
764739
Its all just so wonderful isn't it?  In all seriousness, it is going to be little scary for the republicans for a while.  Yet, things will calm down and life will move on, and hopefully for the better.\n\nTake Care
1023200
I couldn't agree with you more.  It's not a matter of strong-minded democrats trying to trash the president because we are bitter about losing the election as most republicans would like to believe.  Look at the facts, this presidency is riddled with scandal, lies, and lost lives....when is it going to stop?  If anyone has ever traveled outside of the US, they know just how much other countries despise us.  It kind of makes you ashamed to be from America.
534354
Its getting harder to tell the difference. Republicans are going to get creamed this fall so they should enjoy it while they can.
801863
Seriously, that is one thing I noticed a long time ago about Republicans and part of what made me switch parties to democrat. \n\nThere seems to be this mentality in the Republican party to constantly blame ANYTHING or ANYBODY else you can for whatever downfall you see in the country at that moment.\n\nThat could be gays demoralizing our nation to those darn anti-patriot treasonist liberals. LOL
112711
the past 3 presidents including the president now have made it "stable".  Same crap, down the drain, corruption, no peace and order.  Yes it is stable... the government has stablized the country to be one of the worst and underdeveloped place to live in... and it's been going on for the past 15 years.  Pretty Stable i should say.
803218
I'm doing well, thank you!\n\nMy state and President are still Republican!\n\nYou have it worse than Republicans or Democrats - you are English!\n\nSorry but no cigar!  You are obviously ignorant since you don't know that our President is Republican and that a state can be as well.  Typical idiot, thinking that you know anything about our country other than what is presented by the media .\n\nAmerican and proud of it!  Have a nice day!
724269
It wasn't that they sat out, but that they were fed up with the lack of success and results.  Additionally, the Republican party they once believed in has morphed to some moderate mish mash.  It was more about wanting to see SOMETHING done, instead of what that something is.
721217
i agree with the hydra comment. yet the RNC is about 100 times worse because it has now been hijacked by a radical, non-conservative group who is drilling this country into the ground. just today cheney makes a suggestion he has little power -- nothing could be further from the truth regarding a VP who many say is actually the one running the country. \n\nFor this reason, the president should not be blamed for all the failures of the administration; in many ways he is simply a figurehead. there are many virtues of conservative and republican viewpoints, but there is no room to hear any of them, democrats meanwhile are simply working to win back enough power to impeach the president and vp and initiate a full investigation of the scandal of this administration declaring war on Iraq. as bad as politicians are generally in washington, anything would be better than what we have now. and it will never be enough to just replace the president; we must get rid of the neo-conservatives for good.
415237
Rove is lying low and still doing his dirty work in the background. There seems to be a bit of a shakeup going on. Probably getting some people that aren't under investigation, yet, in the spotlight. Don't worry there is plenty of corruption in the GOP. As long as the GOP put their own political gain and personal greed in front of the best interests of the American people we'll keep having scandals and investigations.
632599
Good Luck!  Just get on the Republican party's web site.  Surely, they will have some propaganda and more lies to say about G.W.  Or just tune into Fox News.  The only improvement I have seen in the last 6 months is the number of people with IMPEACH BUSH decals on their car.
732141
It's still a possibility in the US, I don't put anything past Bush and his goons. \n\nHe may be down, but not out.  Out for those bums mean death.  \n\nI'm sure as we speak they are planning their next move - who is the next most puppet-like fratboy who obeys his pappy's friends who can relate to the Republican constituents (read that redneck, inbred, trailer park, impressionable, reccessive imbeciles) without question.
288523
I guess knowing that all the Neo Nazis are part of your party. The Republicans have exposed themselves and their true agenda and views to America. Racism is alive and well in the Far right of your NEO_CON Nation. Bush letting the illegals get out of control in America is back-firing on him, so I look for your approval rate to go even lower. He's going to have to do something about Republican policy that doesn't work. So if there is an Apocalypse, friendly fire will most likely go towards the Republicans. To rid America of this plague.
1126203
There's not exactly complete control by the Republican party.  And we've had long runs with the Dems at other points in history... in fact, the Democrats had twenty years (1933-1953) of executive control with F.D.R. and then Truman.  And we did alright.  ;)  In any case, these are elected officials, so if things go sour for a considerable amount of time, the American people will demand a change.  That is a check in and of itself.
949587
I am a Republican and I get it.  The people have spoken and democracy is the name of the game.  Not to take away from the Democrats' victories or anything, but I am afraid that people voted for "anything but the same ol' same ol'."  I still have yet to hear what the "new direction" is that the Democrats are planning to lead us in.  Quite frankly, I don't think the Republicans had a plan and I don't think the Democrats have a plan.  The Democrats now have control of the House back after 12 years.  It's a cycle, it always happens that way.  I am not one of those whining Republicans.  My congratulations to the winners all around!!