Don`t Fear the Reaper
Once again, America is entering the summer of her discontent, and the opening of another election season is upon us. Once again we are being told how important it is to keep OUR GUY in office, and that, for a small donation, we can be assured to prevent the sky from falling and the nexus of all evil from seizing power. Talk radio is ramping up, and the Mainstream Media is up to their usual dirty tricks. It`s time for old Tim to get with the program, to get out there and fight. I`ve always voted, and I`ve always been a strong advocate for fighting the good fight against the Left and their lackeys in the Democrat Party and the Media. I`ve always been a good soldier.
That said, I have to admit that I`m finding it hard to get worked up over these upcoming midterms. The Republicans in both houses of Congress have been such a bitter disappointment (as has the President) that I find it hard to care aboutl their political fortunes. It`s really quite incredible that THESE were the people who stormed Capitol Hill in `94, wrenching control from the Democrats (after 40 years) and implementing the Contract With America! These guys appear to be more at home with a Jim Wright or Tip O`Neil than with a Newt Gingrich. Twelve years of complete control of government have morphed them into the very people they railed against! If you look at their voting records, and the ideas they espouse, without being told who is who, you can`t tell to which party most of the Congressmen belong. They`re all Democrats these days.
Which brings me to my central point; while I don`t advocate laying down for the sake of punishing the Republicans, I do think the loss of the House of Representatives may actually be favorable in the long run to the Party.
I know, I know; we`ve heard this sort of thing before. The idea is that, the shock of losing control will force our party to take a good, hard look at itself. It`s generally a bad idea, because once you have lost power it is hard to reacquire it and it is easy to get in a habit of losing. (Look at the Republicans from the time of Roosevelt onward!) I am not advocating that we throw the election, but I am trying to point out that we need not fear the Reaper-especially if the Democrats take the House.
Here`s the deal-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will make a total ass of herself during her two year tenure. She will undoubtedly launch an impeachment against the President, and will use her bully pulpit to do the very thing which will hand the Republicans the next election lock, stock, and barrel. Impeaching the President would be politically suicidal, because the People of this fine Republic understand that Bush, whatever his faults, did nothing to deserve this-it will be obvious that his impeachment is purely politically motivated, and is in retaliation for the impeachment of Clinton and the election of 2000. If Nan and her homies were smart they would avoid this trap-but a scorpion stings because it is a scorpion, and her gang of thugs would be unable to keep from plucking such a succulent piece of fruit.
I realize that we are at war, and there is danger in allowing the appeasers to run part of the government. I also remember that Ronald Wilson Reagan won the Cold War without EVER controlling the House of Representatives, and he lost the Senate during his term of office. Granted, there were still some reasonable Democrats then, but they still fought him for every inch of ground. This laid the groundwork for the Republican ascendancy which would follow. There is no reason why the President cannot conduct the war without the House. Even Pelosi and company aren`t that crazy...
What of Judges? If the Senate remains in (nominal) Republican hands it won`t really matter-and Specter and the gang of 14 have seen to it that current nominations languish in committee. Two years will probably make no difference.
I really don`t care if the President gets his programs implemented at this point, since most of his programs are abominations which I oppose vigorously; guest-invader programs, sailor in port spending, etc. I like it when there is gridlock in government.
The ultimate good news from a loss of the House is that a Pelosi trainwreck will definitely hurt Hillary`s chances to become President, and will strengthen the Republican candidate`s hand. I believe Pelosi will push for impeachment of the President-and I further believe that will cause a serious voter backlash. I believe that the American People will be disgusted by the incompetence of a Pelosi Speakership, and will not be so inclined to conduct another experiment in ``women firsts``. One of the assets Hillary is relying on is the novelty of being the First Woman President. This will draw her a number of votes which she may not get if we would have a disastrous First Woman Speaker. People won`t want to make the same mistake twice.
In short, a temporary defeat can often lead to a greater victory, and we need not fear the loss of one branch of Congress-particularly the House. It could well discipline and reinvigorate the Republicans, could hurt the Democrats politically, and could stop Hillary`s ``I Am Woman`` bandwagon. It may be the very thing we need. Now, I would never advocate this as policy, mind you, but I want to suggest that it is not necessarily a bad thing. George Washington had some of his greatest success when in retreat during the Revolution; perhaps a temporary setback will lead us to greater victory?
We needn`t fear the Reaper.
That said, I have to admit that I`m finding it hard to get worked up over these upcoming midterms. The Republicans in both houses of Congress have been such a bitter disappointment (as has the President) that I find it hard to care aboutl their political fortunes. It`s really quite incredible that THESE were the people who stormed Capitol Hill in `94, wrenching control from the Democrats (after 40 years) and implementing the Contract With America! These guys appear to be more at home with a Jim Wright or Tip O`Neil than with a Newt Gingrich. Twelve years of complete control of government have morphed them into the very people they railed against! If you look at their voting records, and the ideas they espouse, without being told who is who, you can`t tell to which party most of the Congressmen belong. They`re all Democrats these days.
Which brings me to my central point; while I don`t advocate laying down for the sake of punishing the Republicans, I do think the loss of the House of Representatives may actually be favorable in the long run to the Party.
I know, I know; we`ve heard this sort of thing before. The idea is that, the shock of losing control will force our party to take a good, hard look at itself. It`s generally a bad idea, because once you have lost power it is hard to reacquire it and it is easy to get in a habit of losing. (Look at the Republicans from the time of Roosevelt onward!) I am not advocating that we throw the election, but I am trying to point out that we need not fear the Reaper-especially if the Democrats take the House.
Here`s the deal-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will make a total ass of herself during her two year tenure. She will undoubtedly launch an impeachment against the President, and will use her bully pulpit to do the very thing which will hand the Republicans the next election lock, stock, and barrel. Impeaching the President would be politically suicidal, because the People of this fine Republic understand that Bush, whatever his faults, did nothing to deserve this-it will be obvious that his impeachment is purely politically motivated, and is in retaliation for the impeachment of Clinton and the election of 2000. If Nan and her homies were smart they would avoid this trap-but a scorpion stings because it is a scorpion, and her gang of thugs would be unable to keep from plucking such a succulent piece of fruit.
I realize that we are at war, and there is danger in allowing the appeasers to run part of the government. I also remember that Ronald Wilson Reagan won the Cold War without EVER controlling the House of Representatives, and he lost the Senate during his term of office. Granted, there were still some reasonable Democrats then, but they still fought him for every inch of ground. This laid the groundwork for the Republican ascendancy which would follow. There is no reason why the President cannot conduct the war without the House. Even Pelosi and company aren`t that crazy...
What of Judges? If the Senate remains in (nominal) Republican hands it won`t really matter-and Specter and the gang of 14 have seen to it that current nominations languish in committee. Two years will probably make no difference.
I really don`t care if the President gets his programs implemented at this point, since most of his programs are abominations which I oppose vigorously; guest-invader programs, sailor in port spending, etc. I like it when there is gridlock in government.
The ultimate good news from a loss of the House is that a Pelosi trainwreck will definitely hurt Hillary`s chances to become President, and will strengthen the Republican candidate`s hand. I believe Pelosi will push for impeachment of the President-and I further believe that will cause a serious voter backlash. I believe that the American People will be disgusted by the incompetence of a Pelosi Speakership, and will not be so inclined to conduct another experiment in ``women firsts``. One of the assets Hillary is relying on is the novelty of being the First Woman President. This will draw her a number of votes which she may not get if we would have a disastrous First Woman Speaker. People won`t want to make the same mistake twice.
In short, a temporary defeat can often lead to a greater victory, and we need not fear the loss of one branch of Congress-particularly the House. It could well discipline and reinvigorate the Republicans, could hurt the Democrats politically, and could stop Hillary`s ``I Am Woman`` bandwagon. It may be the very thing we need. Now, I would never advocate this as policy, mind you, but I want to suggest that it is not necessarily a bad thing. George Washington had some of his greatest success when in retreat during the Revolution; perhaps a temporary setback will lead us to greater victory?
We needn`t fear the Reaper.
posted by Timothy Birdnow | 5:05 AM
4 Comments:
I suspect that Nancy Pelosi isn’t going to be around whether the Republicans keep the House or not, and I also don’t think the next Democrat that steps into her high heels do any better.
Hillary is not of the 21st Century, and a good portion of the politicians on BOTH sides are not either. We’ve got a bunch of 60’s mentalities which must be told to grow-up or get out. Peace, Love, Dope is the mantra behind the words of wrinkly-faced, college-Marxist ‘do-gooders’ who can’t seem to understand that there are people in this world with guns who aren’t interested in ‘talking it out.’
I suspect also that the November election will not turn out as the Democrats would wish.
I agree, William; I think history is against the Pelosi/Hillary types, and that they will pass from the scene. I also suspect that the Republicans will hold onto power in both Houses.
Brandon, I wish you WOULD run; America needs more people like you!
I do want to reiterate that we mustn`t be too complacent and hand the Dems the entire government. If our side has to lose, the Democrats need to be limited to the House of Representatives.
I am keeping notes on how the jackals on both sides are responding to the Bush amnesty plan and I will be voting accordingly. The politicians need to feel the full measure of right wing wrath this time around. This is definitely a "throw the scoundrels out" election.
Tim, you know that given the choice, I'd replace them all with libertarians or constitutionalists (heck, I'd even throw in a green for seasoning), but that's probably not going to happen. People are too busy to look behind the party's pamphlets to understand the real issues. So, I tend to want republicans over democrats in charge. Something about socialists makes my stomach turn.
You're right about saying that congress divided against itself works better than having all one party. I honestly think that we are in so much trouble today because no one had the cajones to say no. You need opposition to balance our government. (...since having moral character/principles seems to be out of fashion.)
Having said that, I would like to see a whole batch of new blood in D.C. this fall. New faces will aid us in realizing the saying, "That which governs best governs least." In other words, I'd like to see a bit more of the libertarian's "less government" in D.C. It seems you can't turn around these days without bumping into a mountain of federal rules and regulations. I mean come on. What the heck are state governments for, anyway?
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