I admire Congressional Democratic Leaders

[Will Beararms]

Notice: I said admire; not agree with. Schummer, Daschle, Gephardt et. al: They have a common goal. They stay on message. They are not afraid to stand for what they believe in and they are not swayed by public opionion or media input.

On the other side of the coin, we have the Republicans plagued by an absolute dirth of leadership in Congress and a "for sure" one-term President who has chosen to disconnect with the public for all practical purposes.

Yes, I admire the Democrats. Unlike their counterparts, they are consistent, determined and on target. I will make no bones about it. I am totally frustrated with the Republican Party and all that it entails. Say goodbye to any semblance of power in two years.

Am I the only one who thinks it's time to allow the Republicans to wither away in favor of a TRUE CONSERVATIVE VOICE!!!!

[croyance]

It is easier to have a united front when you seem to be the underdog. Political parties have a poor record of unity when they seem to be in control.

[Christopher II]

"If there were a generic one-word expression for one 'whose fear of the uncertainties of success moves him to surrender at the very moment of victory', it would be 'Republican'."

- L. Neil Smith


Actually, I think that Smith is being far too nice to the Republicans. My own take on the subject is that the Republicans capitulate not becuae of disorganization, or out of fear of sucess, but because most Republicans share the goals of the Democrats.

The only difference between the Democrats and thr Republicans is the specific demographics that they want to use the power of the state to inflict pain upon.

- Chris

[Will Beararms]

We are the underdogs. Tom Daschle has been setting the tone in DC for two years while the Republicans have wimpered in submission.

Nevermind the debacle during the impeachment, look at how sorry the Replicans performed on the tax cut that Bush would have signed in a much stronger form than what exists now.

The heck with Jeffords. If he was a man, he would have defected to the Democratic Party instead of becoming an Independent with "Democratic Tendencies". Bush should have been man enough to point this out in no uncertain terms. By the way where was "Mr. Morality" when hsi daughters were screwing up. Why didn't we hear from the so-called leader of the free world then?

We (The Republicans-------I am resigning from the party next election in Texas) need another Gingrich----------------someone who sets the tone and is in front of the media day-in and day-out.
Lott and Hastert are only their after the fact. Again, I must admit, I like the style of Tom Daschle---------he knows what he wants and he will not be satisfied until he gets it.

If you hate gun laws now-------hang on after about three years. You better get what weapons you want now.

[CoyDog]

The day after Columbine, Daschle said in public that "more gun control laws weren't the answer." The other Democrats dragged him behind the curtain and slapped him around till he got back onto the gun control bandwagon. So much for consistency.
CoyDog

[Waitone]

I'm afraid if we let the spinelessrepublicans wither away they will be able to do damage on the way out. I believe 2001/2002 is a make or break time for republicans. They will either grow a spine (start by gutting senate minority leadership) and install hardnosed pols in leadership OR they can kiss DC power goodbye.

I would love to see another party. Problem is the one most often mentioned (Libertarians) can't function when dealing with reality. The other problem Libertarians face is they confuse the term "Libertarian" with the term "Libertine." The only effective Libertarian in national power is Ron Paul (R-TX). Note he is in reality a Libertarian but only got elected when running as a republican.

All you Libertarian wannabees out there! Go to school on what Ron Paul did.

[Justin Moore]

Ron Paul is a squared away guy. I just listened to a great radio interview with him over the Inet with RealAudio Player. Go to www.realaudio.com to get it, and then listen to the interview here:

http://arc2.m2ktalk.com/alexam/0323013.ram

He even had the balls to sponsor legislation to get us OUT OF THE UN. You gotta love this guy

[Bunkster]

Leftists are the ferocious, savage fighters they are because to them, this is their religion. The Catholocism of Kennedy or Bonior, or the Judaism of Schumer are secondary. Their first and foremost "belief" is Leftism.

Former Marxist David Horowitz makes a quite intellectual case for this in his "The Politics of Bad Faith":

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...494340-6393719

Until it is understood that Leftism is a truly religious belief system, this vicious scourge upon humans will always be the first and loudest voice heard in any arguement.

Completely immoral...wholly evil...murderous to both the human spirit and body, Leftism is an intellectual disease that is still without a vaccine.

Regards

[416Rigby]

Total and blind allegiance to "the party" and "the ideology" is what has made the left win pretty much all over the civilized world in the last 50 (100?) years. Oh, and that's what has made them control the airwaves, the institutions of higher and lower learning and the arena of public debate.

To continue the metaphor, since the only "Temple" of this "religion" is Government, winning races (thus controlling the Temple-Government) has become the first goal and therefore second nature to the left everywhere.

As for the Republicans..... what a bunch of inepts. It's like seeing a squabbling bunch of over-50 sunday-schoolers try and play a professional NBA team for keeps. Really gives you the impression of half-hearted amateurs without a hope.

[MADISON]

You can admire anyone you like. Of those in the House of Representatives, 53, mostly Democrats, are members of THE AMERICAN SOCIALEST PARTY. I think there is one Republican.

THE AMERICAN SOCIALEST PARTY is commited to making The United States of America a Socialest nation, through LEGISLATION.

I would love to know which Senators are members.

[Zander]

"Notice: I said admire; not agree with."

...that is, have you lost your mind?!?

I loathe the fascist and totalitarian advocates who work to infringe/abrogate/dissolve our Constitutional Rights. Don't you?

[Will Beararms]

The Congressional Democrats are leaders. Where are the Republicans right now? Has anyone heard from Bush lately? I will tell you where they are................they're in a corner somewhere sucking their thumbs worried about offending the press. The only Republican worth his salt right now is Ashcroft and more power to him.

The idea of "boy, if they don't get there act together it's going to be too late come November is a forgone conclusion." Brace yourself, the Dem's will "whoop ass" next election and they deserve to, they have a plan, they are unified and they are undaunted. I wish the Republicans had the resolve and staying power of the Democrats.

I have bet on these losers for eight years. If there were a real leader in Republican Party, he or she would jerk John McCain's ass up and tell him to get in step or go become a Democrat. The same holds true for those quasi-democrat Republicans in the Northeast that fight the core of the party on anything that has to do with taxes or guns like Warner and Snow.

Feed em' fish heads I say!

AGAIN, I DON'T AGREE WITH THE DEM'S BUT I DO ADMIRE THEIR ABILITY TO FIGHT.

[Waitone]

What puzzles me is Bush XLIII clearly knows how to carpet bomb the opposition. Just ask McCain his experience in the SC primary. Why is he holding fire? I think two reasons: first, Karl Rove is still the political guru calling the shots. He is evidently seeing something in the long range polls that tells him holding fire is smart. Second, congress in both houses is afraid to go against the advise of Dick Morris. Morris if you remember is the political pollster that kept Clintoon's bacon out of the fire. It was Morris that gave us the amorality of Clintoon. Trouble is (and most people are not aware of it) the Republicans now use Morris more than Clintoon did. Matter of fact, Trent Lott made use of and still uses Dick Morris as his pollster. BOY DOES THAT EXPLAIN A LOT. TRENT LOTT ROLLED OVER DURING IMPEACHMENT BECAUSE HE WAS READING DICK MORRIS' POLLS.

I think Bush is playing rope a dope. I think sooner or later he will come out swinging. My only concern now is the republican party needs leadership not poll watchers. Democrats will strike hard for the next election. I just do not see Lott and Hasert skinning knuckles. Bush has to step up or his is done.

[Kaboom]

Which is another excellent reason for Term Limits. Won't make any difference if they are good or bad after so long they are gone.

[jimpeel]

The Democratic Socialists of America website used to have a page that listed their Congressional members. I wasn't able to find the page but it listed nearly every member of the Congressional Black Caucus and my old Rep from Massachusetts James McGovern as well as Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Perhaps they have removed the page as stealth is better to enslave the masses. Here is a page from the site that lists the various political factions that you are up against Trust me, it ain't pretty.

http://www.dsausa.org/archive/Docs/Lingo.html

To peruse their entire site, go to the home page at http://www.dsausa.org and work your way out -- like tentacles if you know what I mean.