Questions for Poly Republicans

[Sava]

oh why don't you two have sex already jesus christ!

[Ramo]

Now that Ashcroft is out, are there any members of the RR in Bush's cabinet or inner circle?

Not particularly important since the RR is firmly in control of Congress. See DeLay and Frist.

[TCO]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
And you only had one beer that night!

Though plenty of ice cream... that must have done it.

you snaffled down more than I...

[Imran Siddiqui]

No way dude... you were going through it like a knife through buttah .

[Shi Huangdi]

Re: Questions for Poly Republicans

...to what extent do you feel that the RR controls the GOP?

They are a major force, and they lead the way on Social Issues. Their power is far from absolute, as was witnessed by Arlen Specter's primary victory over Pat Toomey.

...does the RR dominate only on the news, while old-school GOPers hold the true power?

Honestly I think the real powerbokers in both parties are selfinterested bastards who only care about advancing their own careers and their friends, I don't think ideology is that big of a concern.

...is this simply a regional phenomenon?

Well Nationwide we have seen social conservatism being the leading force in the red states, with social liberalism taking the lead in the blue states.

...are you concerned that the RR will eventually take true control of the party?

Nope. I think the party hack will always dominate.

...what will be the consequences for the nation?

Well hopefully the RR will again enough influence to destroy the evil that is abortion, without doing too much stupid stuff like censoring evolution.

...should the RR's influence be diminished?

In a democracy you get influence to the degree you participate. If they particpate in the system, they get influence.

...is the rise of the RR simply reflective of changing societal views?

I'd say it was due more to a reaction of a leftward swing among societal elites.

[TCO]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
No way dude... you were going through it like a knife through buttah .

I ate more after you left. But while you were there young child...you had almost a pint.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Not true... there was more than quarter of it still left in the carton... maybe you forgot about it because you dislike pistacio ice cream.

You can't remember if I had an accent and yet you are now an expert on the ice cream consumption?

[Mr. Harley]

I remember Toms River (note - this is over two decades ago) as a blue collar town, bowling, etc. The last time I visited my sister outside New Brunswick, about five years ago, they had their own Little India nearby. The state has really changed. Is Sandy Hook still mobbed during the summer?

[TCO]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
Not true... there was more than quarter of it still left in the carton... maybe you forgot about it because you dislike pistacio ice cream.

You can't remember if I had an accent and yet you are now an expert on the ice cream consumption?

I paid for it. I remember the consumption.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Is Sandy Hook still mobbed during the summer?

Dunno... though Toms River sure is mobbed during the summer. Seaside Heights is right across the bridge. For the amount of summer tourists, I think the mall should be much better. It's a dump right now.

[Whoha]

Originally posted by chegitz guevara
You know an Eisenhower Republican would clean up in this country.

nah he'd get clobbered on gay marriage and abortion.

[sprucemoose3311]

i like chegitz remark, we do need an eisenhower from the republicans

i think he was the one who said (to losely paraphrase) dont tell me how much that submarine (or pick a piece of military equipment) cost in dollars but how many schools could have been built instead...

it was either him or truman...

[Ted Striker]

Originally posted by DanS


If it's becoming unstable, I see no indications of it. Rather, the GOP coalition has held together remarkably well.

They are, unfortunatley, good soldiers


Good thing for their party, bad for the rest of us.

I do not see the accountability from these people, ESPECIALLY the religious right

[Ned]

I think Guiliani, Schwarzennegger or McCain could win a national election if nominated. The RR may stay at home, but many Dems and independents would cast their votes for these popular figures. The problem, as everyone notes here, is for these folks to capture the nomination itself with the RR voting in block for a social conservative. Even though Jeb denies any intention of running for pres., what he has done in this Schiavo case had endeared him to the RR.

Also, as noted by Pat Robertson, Bush I lost the election to Clinton primarily because he downplayed the social issues and caused the RR to stay at home. So even though I think Guiliani, et al., could win without their support, there is no recent record to support this notion and it may in fact not be true.

[Ned]

Odin, I saw the movie "Luther" a couple of days ago. Clearly he was a remarkable man and a great cleric. The middle ages were a time dominated by a very corrupt Catholic hierarchy. It is a wonder that the religion survived at all.