WebsterMark wrote on 08/30/12 at 10:16:38:Romney just wants to be President too much... He'll say or do anything he's told...
This election is the Republican party's dying gasp... It's the last election that they will have as a viable party...
They will either become more mainstream or die....
The demographic of the electorate has changed...
Every year, the number of young, educated, and minority grows...
... and the electorate shifts more liberal...
Rep's know, they can't win now, without a heavy handed voter suppression...
Romney was chosen for his ability to raise funds, instead of his ability to lead...
He's a puppet candidate, and would be a puppet president...
Geez... you guys are so freaking far out of touch with reality, it's comical..
Let's go back in time two years. In that election; Republicans had the largest one party gain since 1948. It was the biggest lost for a sitting president in 50+ years. One of the speakers last night was the first Latina elected governor. Another one became the first Indian-American elected governor, in fact, she was the first non-white male elected to governor in South Carolina. Republicans gained control over more state legislatures since 1928.
Fast foward two short years: Hopey's debt is skyrocketing out of control. Unemployment has gotten worse, not better. The entire hope and change BS has been exposed for what it was; sperficial nonsense hyped by a willing media. Hopey pushed thru a 2,000 page bill in the middle of the night with 0 input or votes from the other side. At every turn, he divides the nation based on class or race.
And you think this is the Republican's last gasp? Are you kidding? Is this where you put one of those goofy smiley faces with a puzzled look?
As a former republician... yes. The party has gone too far. More than likely there will be a split, otherwise it will simply diminish. Those in power of the RNC, are there for the power only, zero principles. Its a harsh tactic.. I am being taught how this all works myself. Basically, we had one guy go to lobbiest school.
For example:
All politicans fit in model
100% agree with your ideals
50% agree with your ideals
0 neither agree nor disagree
50% disagree
100% disagree
Old school thining would be to try and convince the bottom three to change.
New school is to harrass the only the second group ( 50% agree). make them either fit the top tier, or retaliate and work to make them loose to one of the bottom three. This scares them .. and the top to stay in line. It also casts fear on the 0 group. The bottom two dont care and will benfit from the tactic, short term.
This is what the RNC is doing to itself. Either you support Romney, or your out... period.
This will cull all those not willing to be 100%. But it does so at the expense of the overall party... it creates that situation that could not otherwise create itself ... groundswell support for a third party, either by splitting off, or new.
interesting time ahead...