RIP Republican Party

[Chizzang]

This reminds of 1992. In 1992 all of the big name Dems stayed out because they didn't think Bush 1 was beatable. It gave Clinton the opening he needed.

This time some big Republican candidates like Mitch Daniels and Chris Christie decided to sit it out because they didn't think Obama was beatable. I still don't know if Obama is beatable but I think he is a lot more so than he was 1-2 years ago. They missed their chance.

Now Chris Christie has to "stay on his word" for 4 more years
He talks BIG and says all the right stuff
Let's see if he actually does the right stuff - and not just say the right stuff

[CID1990]

This reminds of 1992. In 1992 all of the big name Dems stayed out because they didn't think Bush 1 was beatable. It gave Clinton the opening he needed.

This time some big Republican candidates like Mitch Daniels and Chris Christie decided to sit it out because they didn't think Obama was beatable. I still don't know if Obama is beatable but I think he is a lot more so than he was 1-2 years ago. They missed their chance.

Now Chris Christie has to "stay on his word" for 4 more years
He talks BIG and says all the right stuff
Let's see if he actually does the right stuff - and not just say the right stuff

Christie will be running against Hillary. If he keeps his nose clean and walks the walk between now and then..... MAYBE he has a chance.

The problem is that the GoP appears close to a fracture of some kind. If we see a third party in 2016 it'll be Hillary through 2024.

[Seahawks08]

The problem is that the GoP appears close to a fracture of some kind. If we see a third party in 2016 it'll be Hillary through 2024.

Correct. Tea Party is not the Republican party no matter how much they want it to be. Who knows, maybe the Tea Party will merge with the Libertarians to create the 3rd major party.

[Tod]

Nobody on the RIGHT going to acknowledge this ^ as a fact..? Name one..?
Oh right, It's never actually happened
Thus: Republican = Myth

Just the facts

Well, in all fairness many of them have been victims of circumstance. Bush II had 9/11, Bush I and Reagan inherited recessions and Democratic controlled congresses, Nixon inherited Viet Nam, Ike inherited Korea, the cold war, and the need to build interstate highways. There's also the population growth to factor in.

There, conks...you're welcome.

(I'm internet right)

Obama inherited the worst economy since the Great Depression and the Reps demand spending cuts.

They're just trying to "help" the economy.

Uh-huh.

[Tod]

The problem is that the GoP appears close to a fracture of some kind. If we see a third party in 2016 it'll be Hillary through 2024.

Correct. Tea Party is not the Republican party no matter how much they want it to be. Who knows, maybe the Tea Party will merge with the Libertarians to create the 3rd major party.

I can only hope.

[kalm]

Well, in all fairness many of them have been victims of circumstance. Bush II had 9/11, Bush I and Reagan inherited recessions and Democratic controlled congresses, Nixon inherited Viet Nam, Ike inherited Korea, the cold war, and the need to build interstate highways. There's also the population growth to factor in.

There, conks...you're welcome.

(I'm internet right)

Obama inherited the worst economy since the Great Depression and the Reps demand spending cuts.

They're just trying to "help" the economy.

Uh-huh.

Tod, Tod, Tod...deficits matter

(at least during Democratic administrations and economic downturns)

[Baldy]

Well, in all fairness many of them have been victims of circumstance. Bush II had 9/11, Bush I and Reagan inherited recessions and Democratic controlled congresses, Nixon inherited Viet Nam, Ike inherited Korea, the cold war, and the need to build interstate highways. There's also the population growth to factor in.

There, conks...you're welcome.

(I'm internet right)

Obama inherited the worst economy since the Great Depression and the Reps demand spending cuts.

They're just trying to "help" the economy.

Uh-huh.

Tod The Talking Point Robot.

Trying to compare the recession in 2007 - 2008 to the economy of the late 1970's is asinine.
"Stagflation", the "Misery Index", 21.5% interest rates, 13.3% inflation, oil embargoes. Compare that to the recession turned manufactured (unnecessary bailouts, bogus stimulus packages, etc) "crisis" of 2008, and you're trying to compare real apples to plastic oranges.

[Wedgebuster]

Now Chris Christie has to "stay on his word" for 4 more years
He talks BIG and says all the right stuff
Let's see if he actually does the right stuff - and not just say the right stuff

Christie will be running against Hillary. If he keeps his nose clean and walks the walk between now and then..... MAYBE he has a chance.

The problem is that the GoP appears close to a fracture of some kind. If we see a third party in 2016 it'll be Hillary through 2024.

He should easily chomp his way through the competition, and beyond..

[Chizzang]

Obama inherited the worst economy since the Great Depression and the Reps demand spending cuts.

They're just trying to "help" the economy.

Uh-huh.

Tod The Talking Point Robot.

Trying to compare the recession in 2007 - 2008 to the economy of the late 1970's is asinine.
"Stagflation", the "Misery Index", 21.5% interest rates, 13.3% inflation, oil embargoes. Compare that to the recession turned manufactured (unnecessary bailouts, bogus stimulus packages, etc) "crisis" of 2008, and you're trying to compare real apples to plastic oranges.

I smell the rotting corpse of Ronald Reagan being erected here any minute now....

wait for it

[Baldy]

Tod The Talking Point Robot.

Trying to compare the recession in 2007 - 2008 to the economy of the late 1970's is asinine.
"Stagflation", the "Misery Index", 21.5% interest rates, 13.3% inflation, oil embargoes. Compare that to the recession turned manufactured (unnecessary bailouts, bogus stimulus packages, etc) "crisis" of 2008, and you're trying to compare real apples to plastic oranges.

I smell the rotting corpse of Ronald Reagan being erected here any minute now....

wait for it

Rotting corpse? He rose on the third day, bitch.

[Chizzang]

I smell the rotting corpse of Ronald Reagan being erected here any minute now....

wait for it

Rotting corpse? He rose on the third day, bitch.

You are the best..!!!
Thank you

[Baldy]

Rotting corpse? He rose on the third day, bitch.

You are the best..!!!
Thank you

You can't say it didn't make you chuckle.

[Tod]

You are the best..!!!
Thank you

You can't say it didn't make you chuckle.

Made me chuckle, too.

[Ivytalk]

I smell the rotting corpse of Ronald Reagan being erected here any minute now....

wait for it

Rotting corpse? He rose on the third day, bitch.

Baldy FTW!

[ASUG8]

Now Chris Christie has to "stay on his word" for 4 more years
He talks BIG and says all the right stuff
Let's see if he actually does the right stuff - and not just say the right stuff

Christie will be running against Hillary. If he keeps his nose clean and walks the walk between now and then..... MAYBE he has a chance.

The problem is that the GoP appears close to a fracture of some kind. If we see a third party in 2016 it'll be Hillary through 2024.

He needs to walk a lot.....lap band surgery wouldn't hurt either just so he's around in '16.

[89Hen]

The problem is that the GoP appears close to a fracture of some kind. If we see a third party in 2016 it'll be Hillary through 2024.

Correct. Tea Party is not the Republican party no matter how much they want it to be. Who knows, maybe the Tea Party will merge with the Libertarians to create the 3rd major party.

The Libertea Party

[Ivytalk]

Correct. Tea Party is not the Republican party no matter how much they want it to be. Who knows, maybe the Tea Party will merge with the Libertarians to create the 3rd major party.

The Libertea Party

Good one, 89!

[hank scorpio]

Tod The Talking Point Robot.

Trying to compare the recession in 2007 - 2008 to the economy of the late 1970's is asinine.
"Stagflation", the "Misery Index", 21.5% interest rates, 13.3% inflation, oil embargoes. Compare that to the recession turned manufactured (unnecessary bailouts, bogus stimulus packages, etc) "crisis" of 2008, and you're trying to compare real apples to plastic oranges.

I smell the rotting corpse of Ronald Reagan being erected here any minute now....

wait for it

[houndawg]

Christie will be running against Hillary. If he keeps his nose clean and walks the walk between now and then..... MAYBE he has a chance.

The problem is that the GoP appears close to a fracture of some kind. If we see a third party in 2016 it'll be Hillary through 2024.

He needs to walk a lot.....lap band surgery wouldn't hurt either just so he's around in '16.

No doubt he'll be round in '16.

[kalm]

Rotting corpse? He rose on the third day, bitch.

Baldy FTW!

Indeed.