October 8, 2008
The Dr. is In
Some people around here seem to change their colors faster than the Dow 30 changes directions. "What's the use?" What's the use, BR? There's more at stake in this election than free-market vs. statist economic policies. Much more, that I won't bother to list at the moment. But if McCain can win in November by cloning just enough B.O. economics, isn't that a good thing?
Remember that McCain's chief strategist said he needs to go after the Reagan Democrats that would have gone for Hillary if the Super Delegates hadn't scuttled her campaign.
And read how McCain now plans to lure even more blue-collar democrats into the fold.
No, this populist economic crap is not in the GOP platform anywhere but we're going to have to stomach it for at least 26 more days.
Read two links and call me in the morning.
2008 Race
Posted by JohnGalt at October 8, 2008 2:48 PM
The Refugee appreciates jg's concern for his health, but unfortunately isn't feeling much better.
"But if McCain can win in November by cloning just enough B.O. economics, isn't that a good thing?" With all due respect, the answer is 'no.' It's not a good thing; merely the lesser of two evils - and a close call at that.
Second, the Reagan Democrat link that jg provided is from May, 2008. Again, with respect, it obviously ain't workin'. And why should it? Reagan did not win these Democrats over with populist promises. He won them with old fashioned conservative ideas for smaller goverment, lower taxes and less spending. The Refugee thinks such ideas would win the day even now, but there are none to be found.
The Refugee also notes that McCain's poll numbers rose as he moved to the right and are now falling as he's moved to the center. One cannot prove cause and effect, but The Refugee discounts coincidence. At the very least, it can be said definitively that McCain's populism is not attracting moderate voters. McCain now behind in every single battleground state and is on his way to a 35 state loss. Life Rule #4: When there's little difference between a Republican and a Democrat, the Democrat wins every time. (Bill Clinton understood this better than any other politician, which is why he co-opted Republican ideas in order to win in 1996 and why Nancy Pelosi recruited moderate candidates to run in 2006).
Nevertheless, The Refugee will concede jg's point that there is more at stake, which is why The Refugee will still vote (e.g., US Senate race and state amendments/initiatives). The thought of Obama selecting Supreme Court justices sends shivers up The Refugee's spine (as opposed to chills up his leg). You can be sure that if Obama wins, The Refugee will be sending Vitamin C, cold remedies and coupons for free flu shots to every right-leaning justice.
Took the two links, still sick. Got anything stronger?
The Refugee appreciates jg's concern for his health, but unfortunately isn't feeling much better.
"But if McCain can win in November by cloning just enough B.O. economics, isn't that a good thing?" With all due respect, the answer is 'no.' It's not a good thing; merely the lesser of two evils - and a close call at that.
Second, the Reagan Democrat link that jg provided is from May, 2008. Again, with respect, it obviously ain't workin'. And why should it? Reagan did not win these Democrats over with populist promises. He won them with old fashioned conservative ideas for smaller goverment, lower taxes and less spending. The Refugee thinks such ideas would win the day even now, but there are none to be found.
The Refugee also notes that McCain's poll numbers rose as he moved to the right and are now falling as he's moved to the center. One cannot prove cause and effect, but The Refugee discounts coincidence. At the very least, it can be said definitively that McCain's populism is not attracting moderate voters. McCain now behind in every single battleground state and is on his way to a 35 state loss. Life Rule #4: When there's little difference between a Republican and a Democrat, the Democrat wins every time. (Bill Clinton understood this better than any other politician, which is why he co-opted Republican ideas in order to win in 1996 and why Nancy Pelosi recruited moderate candidates to run in 2006).
Nevertheless, The Refugee will concede jg's point that there is more at stake, which is why The Refugee will still vote (e.g., US Senate race and state amendments/initiatives). The thought of Obama selecting Supreme Court justices sends shivers up The Refugee's spine (as opposed to chills up his leg). You can be sure that if Obama wins, The Refugee will be sending Vitamin C, cold remedies and coupons for free flu shots to every right-leaning justice.
Took the two links, still sick. Got anything stronger?
Posted by: Boulder Refugee at October 8, 2008 3:54 PMI read 'em too, jg (even though the prescription was in BR's name).e
What has conspired to put us on the sides we're on? I had been arguing the other side of this with blog friend Sugarchuck just a few days ago. The problem is the future viability of liberal economics.
The Democrats claim that Deregulation is our only enemy. When we send President GreedAndCorruptionOnWallStreet to the White House, and everything falls further to %^$^%, the collectivists' case will be "proven." It might be better to have President Obama fail -- or succeed by discovering his inner Clintonism.
Like BR, I'm still voting and I'm still voting McCain. But BR is right that his "Democrat-Lite(r)" isn't going to beat the real thing. I'd be surprised if one moderate voter were converted for every ten Republicans that were turned away or demoralized last night.
Palin 2012! (Should the signs just say "Sarah!")?
Posted by: jk at October 8, 2008 4:09 PMWould Starship have any objection to Palin using their song for her campaign?
Posted by: Perry Eidelbus at October 9, 2008 9:16 AMWould Starship have any objection to Palin using their song for her campaign? Different spelling, I know, but imagine a crowd singing "Sarah, Sarah!"
Posted by: Perry Eidelbus at October 9, 2008 9:17 AMStarship? That's too close to the Clintons using Fleetwood Mac. A better recommendation would be Heart.
I know people who are getting sick of me playing "Barracuda" over and over again...
Posted by: Keith at October 9, 2008 3:30 PM | What do you think? [5]