2014 Mid-Term Elections

Posted by drellenr 10 years, 1 month ago to Politics
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Republicans [might] win this go-around but Constitutional Conservatives will prevail in the long-run. I am counting on it!


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    Posted by $ AJAshinoff 10 years, 1 month ago
    The Republicans will win and they know it. This is why we will get the sh*t from the bottom of their barrel. Whenever they feel they can't lose the resurrect some good-ol-boy party faithful that has patiently waited his turn for payback and we, with no real choice, have to vote for him or suffer the consequence (O). There are CLEAR choices for POTUS among the non-left camp and none of them will make it out of the RNC primary (Cain).

    Sadly, the only real differences between the RNC and DNC is the first letter and how they choose to seek THEIR power grab. Neither represent the American people.

    The political system in this country needs an enema.

    Same as it ever was.
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    • Posted by Technocracy 10 years, 1 month ago
      Cain would stand no chance at all AJ

      He would be tarred with Obama's brush because of his race, no matter what his accomplishments are. It sucks, but thats the reality of humanity. Obama has poisoned that well for a long long time.

      Not that the American voters look at qualifications any more, else we would not have had the last 6 years of bloviating bullshit.
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      • Posted by airfredd22 10 years, 1 month ago
        Re: Technocracy,
        I wonder if what you state regarding Herman Cain being tarred by race due to Obama's time as president. I truly believe that race alone would not be a factor. The problem with Obama is that he's a socialist at best and an outright believer that the U/S. is the major problem in the world.

        Immigration proves that people in the rest of the world still recognize that the U.S. is the solution to the problem not the cause. This is despite the many mistakes that especially this administration has made. Other administrations since the Reagan years have also contributed to the desintegration of free enterprise in our country, but we are resourceful and do eventually learn our lessons. be positive, we can and will survive these last 25 years of mistakes.

        Fred Speckmann
        commonsenseforamericans@yahoo.com
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    • Posted by airfredd22 10 years, 1 month ago
      Re: AJAshinoff,

      While I tend to agree with re: the enema, I must point out that we do have the ability to make choices during the primary elections.

      Sadly, the RNC as you state tend to give us the same "good- ol-boy party faithful." Ssome of this can be hel;ped along by every one of us "little guys" to write and make the best effort we can to get good honest men and women to run for office. Be supportive of those potential candidates who will answer directly when asked a direct question. if such answers are not forthcoming let everyone you know what these types of candidates will probably become if elected to office. Any candidate that doesn't respond clearly and immediately to questions are not to be trusted.

      Fred Speckmann
      commonsenseforamericans@yahoo.com
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    • Posted by UncommonSense 10 years, 1 month ago
      Your middle remark is spot on: both parties are owned by the CFR and have been since FDR's administration. (Pres. Hoover, FDR's predecessor, was CFR too) Ultimately, the CFR chooses the candidates on both "sides", and the people get the illusion of choice. Either way, it doesn't matter to the CFR because they got their way in the end.

      The $$-laden special interest lobbying groups also overlay the CFR as well. So much for our politicians representing the ordinary 'little guy'.

      I like your bottom sentence: a nod to The Talking Heads. =) And she was.
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    • Posted by $ jdg 10 years, 1 month ago
      I don't believe the Republicans will win. At most they will get near-ties in both houses. They cannot win without libertarian votes, and it's time we libertarians used that fact to put Club-for-Growthers in and GOP-machine members out.
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    • Posted by scojohnson 10 years, 1 month ago
      I agree 1000%, its always the case. "Oh, we have a strong shot, lets bring out Mitt!" Mitt's an intelligent guy, but he wasn't really electable... he did admirably for his natural handicap of not having anything in common with the average American voter. He did so out of the extreme weakness of Obama though, not because he was a wonderful candidate. The Republican series of 10,000 debates led by the Ron Paul show did nothing more than to make them all look like the 7 Dwarves or something.
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      • Posted by airfredd22 10 years, 1 month ago
        Re: scojohnson,

        You certainly are on the right path in your thinking, but we do have a few candidates that say what they truly think. Ted cruz is certainly on the forefront of a politician that i believe can be trusted to stick to his guns. Of course the old boy Republican party will block his path any way they can. let's show them that the "common"people can force some changes. Speak up whenever you can, take the time to write letters to the editors of your local newspaper and other media. Take time to support any good and honest politicians you can find. And by honest, I mean politicians that will answer your questions directly. if they try to change the subject, they can;t be trusted. support your local Tea Party with your presence and make sure that you are heard and be supportive of likeminded people.

        We must and can take back the control of our legislatures and hold everyones feet to the fire.

        Fred Speckmann
        commonsenseforamericans@yahoo.com
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      • Posted by $ CBJ 10 years, 1 month ago
        Romney was really electable, at least up to the time that he made that infamous "47 percent" remark. Recent polls show that if the 2012 election were re-run today, Romney would win convincingly.

        I'm not a Romney fan, and would never vote for him, but he was not and is not unelectable.
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        • Posted by scojohnson 10 years, 1 month ago
          He was unelectable because his core beliefs are of the nature that sooner or later he would slip, and did. I don't hate the guy either, I just think that 1- we cans do better, and 2- north east blue bloods just don't identify well with the broader swath of the country. He had RomneyCare after all, and where did he stand on the 2nd Amendment?
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          • Posted by $ blarman 10 years, 1 month ago
            You might want to take a look at the bill he passed and the version it morphed into. But try explaining that in soundbites to the voters.

            I would also take a look at all the voter fraud that took place in key battleground states. The election was actually MUCH closer than the electoral college vote.

            Was Mitt the ideal candidate? Name another and we can compare them.

            Herman Cain - I loved his 9-9-9 plan, but the scandal deep-sixed him. Stick a fork in him.
            John McCain - a liberal. He'll never get the nod in the primaries because of his voting record. Or at least one can hope.

            Rand Paul - unlike his father who was an idiot on foreign policy, Rand actually seems to take a pretty good line politically in almost all critical issues. I'd sure vote for him.

            Marco Rubio - he really torpedoed himself by siding with the Dems on immigration. He could still make a push demographically, but I don't see him running for President.

            Ted Cruz - the real deal. I'd vote for him any day, and coming from Texas gives him a lot of Southern support.

            Ben Carson - I like him. He's very well spoken and one the Dems can't play the race card on except to call him an "Uncle Tom". He has the kind of background that really appeals to voters. Definitely a possibility.

            Allen West - I don't really see him as a Presidential candidate - he lost his race in Florida too easily. But he'd make a great VP or Sec State.
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            • Posted by scojohnson 10 years, 1 month ago
              Ben Carson is the only one that will resonate, the rest have had their chance and failed to make any headway.
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              • Posted by $ blarman 10 years, 1 month ago
                Possibly, but in elections, a lot is about money and fund-raising. That was the one thing Romney did better than anyone else and still does better than anyone else. Romney has publicly stated he will not run again, but you can bet that the savvy candidate is going to be asking for his help on the campaign trail.

                The other thing to consider is name recognition. Dr. Carson has the credentials and background to be a great candidate, but his name recognition falls way behind Ted Cruz or Rand Paul. He's going to have to spend a lot of money to get his name out there before it will appear on the ballot.
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                • Posted by scojohnson 10 years, 1 month ago
                  Yeah but Rand Paul has a nut for a father and its a liability, the name recognition might be negative. Ted Cruz is ok, but I don't think he would do well in purple swing states. Midwesterners don't like the show off factor he has.
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                  • Posted by $ blarman 10 years, 1 month ago
                    Well, we have another year to see how things shake out. If it were me, I'd still be following who hits up Mitt Romney to spearhead his/her funding committee. The Dems already (because of Obama's daily fundraisers) have a billion dollars in their National Committee coffers and you can bet they will use it.
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                    • Posted by scojohnson 10 years, 1 month ago
                      Hillary is easy to beat... play the 3:00 am wakeup call ad she ran against Obama in the 2008 primaries, and then show Benghazi going up in flames because she had a headache and slept through it.
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                      • Posted by $ blarman 10 years, 1 month ago
                        I hope that will be effective, but studies show it is the economy that is the major bellwether in politics. If the economy is trending downward or in the toilet (as it is now), people will vote for a change (or at least have historically). The problem in the 2012 election was that things were still going south, but hadn't done so enough to offset the "black president" euphoria - probably because Obama had delayed key provisions of the ACA until AFTER the elections.

                        Here's my ideal anti-Hillary montage:

                        Show a report of ISIS's tyranny, then come back with Hillary Clinton stating "At this point, what difference does it make?"
                        Show a report of the stock market tumbling and then show Clinton's statement again.
                        Show a report of the IRS targeting, then run Clinton's statement again.
                        Show the new information about the Whitewater investigation, then show Clinton again.
                        Last, show the pictures of the Benghazi four, then show Clinton's statement one last time.
                        Finish up with one last line: "You SHOULD care - because she DOESN'T."
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                        • Posted by scojohnson 10 years, 1 month ago
                          Don't count on the economy, oil is at a multi-year low and we are trending down to $80 / barrel. Saudi Arabia put out a statement over the weekend that they are prepared for a very long period of $80-$84 / barrel oil, years if necessary. With the US quickly regaining its position as the world's number 1 producer, its putting a bit of a glut into the market, despite the geopolitical problems everywhere. Reduced gas prices are like a tax cut, it will be a positive impact on the economy. Unfortunately, it is happening in spite of Obama's policies, not because of them. However, if oil hits around $82 / barrel, its below what shale drillers can sell it for, so that can have a negative effect on the US economy.
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                          • Posted by $ blarman 10 years, 1 month ago
                            Yes, oil prices are stabilizing, but the overall atmosphere of business is still in the crapper, with high unemployment, high underemployment, and wage stagnation. With healthcare as issue #1 on peoples' minds, most people aren't favorably inclined even today - let alone in a couple of years.

                            The other thing to consider is the general world economy - which because of high taxation and welfare spending is dragging down the EU. The Russians' actions in the Ukraine aren't helping either in terms of global stability or economy - further creating problems. And China's economy is overheated with false production. Top that off with the Fed-induced dollar inflation and you've got a real mess that even stable oil prices isn't going to cure.
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  • Posted by sfdi1947 10 years, 1 month ago
    Prognosticating on elections is like standing on a golf course and holding a steel putter over your head in a lightning storm. You may or may not get struck by lightning, but your chances of becoming the Human Flash are absolutely nil!
    I vote faithfully, but I am depressed. The party Machines in my Congressional District didn't select anyone from our CD, their both wealthy 'Summer Soldiers' from several counties away, both having summer homes in the district.
    The election process has become so completely perverted that the chance of either party nominating someone good is like pissing on a firestorm and expecting it to go out!
    And still they wonder why we don't trust them.
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  • Posted by 10 years, 1 month ago
    It amazes me to see so many discouraged and negative folks here. This is exactly what the Liberals want, as this almost guarantees a low voter turnout in November. Negativity is a TURN OFF...it does not invigorate or inspire...it causes others to withdraw from politics. Even the Conservative talk shows are more about whining than offering listeners constructive and compelling options and ideas for change. THINK POSITIVELY. LOOK FORWARD.
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    • Posted by freedomforall 10 years, 1 month ago
      I am POSITIVE that the system is corrupt beyond repair.
      I look forward to living in Atlantis.
      It is naive to think otherwise, and immoral to give consent by participating in the fraudulent scam.
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      • Posted by gtebbe 10 years, 1 month ago
        The System IS corrupt beyond repair. The U.S. Federal Government will continue to feed on us until there is nothing left and nowhere else for Mrs. Clinton, Milhous, Pelosi and Reid to go.

        I felt a great amount of relief when I first heard the term "Looters." This narrows down the problem from one in which we can do nothing about to one that puts their whole nonsense into a workable perspective.. These Looters, who would otherwise be serving time in prison, are using a perverted form of "government" to legitimize their illegalities.

        As much as the Looters try, they cannot obfuscate what they are doing to us. There can be no war between the "classes" (their term not ours) when there are no classes of citizens except between the Looters and the American Citizens.

        So what do we usually do with Common Looters?
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      • Posted by 10 years, 1 month ago
        It is not naive to think positively. Inspiration WORKS, no doubt about it. Negative bashing isn't even productive. I agree that America as we knew it (I am 69) is vanishing rapidly. That is all the more reason to try to find a way to buck the tidal wave of Liberal-induced chaos and negativity. I also agree that the two parties are major players in the demise of our individual liberties, but so are unknowledgeable voters who are only concerned about the next Govt handout. Atlantis is mythological, America is very real and gasping for breath as we speak. We owe it to our Founders to STAND UP AND FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT.
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        • Posted by freedomforall 10 years, 1 month ago
          False hope is what the party has been peddling for decades. When you fight under the rules of the enemy you not only lose but waste vital scarce resources.
          Think positive, just don't waste your efforts.
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  • Posted by Jim1Wood 10 years, 1 month ago
    "Neither represent the American people."

    Please tell me which American people do you mean?

    Can anyone define what an "American" is?
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    • Posted by starznbarz 10 years, 1 month ago
      Actually, the oath requires defense of, as well as adherence to, the Constitution, let`s begin there.
      With rep. majority, we have a better chance of turning back to the rule of law instead of the application of communist ideology - but ONLY if we demand and require the reps. to do it, they will happily go about the business of screwing us if we continue to lay down. I agree that formal, timely investigations, charging and trials for a multitude of felonies begin the day after the new congress is sworn - but, it WILL NOT happen unless we show up at their offices, fundraisers, etc. and demand it.
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      • Posted by freedomforall 10 years, 1 month ago
        Piss on all the Republicrats. Regardless how much we wish it so, it isn't.
        They only listen to money and power regardless of our peaceful actions.
        A congress run by the existing one party will never do what you describe unless faced with an overwhelming force exceeding that of the banking cartel and corpora-clep-tocracy.
        Working within the system is not a rational productive option any more.
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        • Posted by 10 years, 1 month ago
          U.S. Representative Trey Gowdy is a keeper. And there are others. I don't think he or they get the support they deserve. Don't wet blanket the entire Congress yet.
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  • Posted by wiggys1 10 years, 1 month ago
    IF the republicans do win with they have the guts to stop b0? I am skeptical.
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    • Posted by starznbarz 10 years, 1 month ago
      We must be their backbone - or remove them quickly with recall elections.It is our duty.
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      • Posted by freedomforall 10 years, 1 month ago
        Too many sheep for that to work.
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        • Posted by starznbarz 10 years, 1 month ago
          You may be right. It is, however, our only Constitutional option. If the next congress decides to follow the path we are now on, then a resourceful American recognizes the reality, lives their life - and must decide where they will draw the line.
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          • Posted by freedomforall 10 years, 1 month ago
            Why exactly should anyone wait for another failed election cycle? The evidence is obvious from the past 15 elections.There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that the next congress will change anything. The incentives of this system make it impossible. This is a perfect example of Einstein's definition of insanity: repeating the same action and expecting a different result.
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            • Posted by 10 years, 1 month ago
              SEE THIS: “They say that the essence of futility is to keep doing the same thing while expecting a different result. But isn't that what key government forecasters are doing in determining their outlook for the economy?” –”Forecasters Keep Thinking There’s a Recovery Just Around the Corner. They’re Always Wrong,” the Washington Post, Feb. 19, 2013

              Forecasting is a purely political game. It is our tax dollars they are spending. We can possibly choose not to give them our tax dollars, eh?...there is power in numbers, folks...
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            • Posted by starznbarz 10 years, 1 month ago
              Just because you can`t win is no excuse to refuse to fight. If your plan b is in place, you have nothing to lose by following the Founders path. We cannot demand adherence to the Constitutional rule of law if we are willing to violate it because others(congress) are.
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