Lazy Stupid Republicans

Every day I receive emails from different Republicans both notable and wannabee notables that decry their pitiful plight under the Obama administration. They also have one thing in common, they all want donations. What a joke!

These guys were nowhere to be seen when we needed them. Where were they during the Bush years when we should have been reigning in spending? Where was their concern when Fred Thompson paired up with John McCain in the primaries to divide the conservative vote? The three conservative candidates divided that vote leaving McCain as the only non-conservative in the field. Guess who won? A pox on all their houses!

Where was the outcry about Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae when Bush tried to prevent the economical collapse in 2005? The Republicans knew exactly what was happening, but they just couldn't bring themselves to prevent a catastrophe - let the good times roll! Very few, if any Republicans bothered to stand on their hind legs when we needed them. And now, they have the gall to ask me for my money!

Where were the Republicans during the outrage happening in Iraq? Far too many American soldiers died before Bush finally made a positive move to gain the upper hand. Remember, everybody loves a winner and for 3 years, we weren’t winning. Reporters were too scared to even venture out of their hotels, and all the while, the Bush administration did nothing to even present a light at the end of the tunnel. Worse, Bush could not find any reason to defend either himself or his administration. Bush lost both public confidence as well as popularity for his perceived inaction. Bush failed us in so many ways that the Democrats made a mockery out of the Republicans.

Bush allowed Scooter Libby to languish through Hell even though the man was innocent until he finally committed the process crime of - not remembering. Bush allowed two border guards Ramos and Campean to be prosecuted and victimized because of political patronage to Mexico. Those guys were innocent and just doing their jobs - victims of mixing politics and justice. Bush knew that those two were innocent and finally commuted their sentences, but not their conviction, just before leaving office. Where was the Republican leadership in the senate that allowed those outrages to happen? Other than a few voices in the House of Representatives, the silence was deafening.

The Republicans created the conditions for Obama's rise from obscurity. Obama became a champion to the voters because he offered change from the 'business as usual' politics in Washington. Well, we sure got change! Remember, people always get the type of government that they deserve.

Even now, a fledgling protest movement is afoot, but there is no leadership from any mainstream Republicans there to support it. Oh, there are those who will applaud such actions as TEA parties, but other than a very small group of elected representatives that actively support the movement, it goes mostly unnoticed. And this group of sit on their hands Republicans still asks me for my money! How dare they be so brash? Do they think I buy hot air?

I do not recommend sending this lazy, lead with their jaws, afraid to rock the boat, money for any reason. The infighting for the direction of the Republican Party will either consume the Party or give birth to a new party, provided leadership can be located from somewhere in the bowels of chaos.

At one time, I thought that Newt Gingrich looked like a possible leader, but he too has failed miserably to vigorously pursue the good ideas he has. He conveniently slips back into his intellectual mode of softness instead of being the drumbeater for anything interesting. McCain isn't even up for discussion. Then, there are the forgettable former governors of Massachusetts and Arkansas, Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee. Are they inspiring? Not in my estimation, they espouse values but offer no reason to believe in their leadership. Huckabee makes a better entertainer than any political attributes that I can see. He is the master of the one-liner and an adequate bass guitar player, but still has the personality of a Baptist preacher.

Mitt Romney has a past that resoundingly says 'Liberal'. His tenure as governor in Massachusetts pretty well defines his brand of politics. So who is left?

Ron Paul? This Libertarian has a good record and stands firm on how he views the political landscape. But I don't see him as the one who can unseat Obama. His political viewpoints are not universally acceptable by Republicans.

Personally, I am keeping an eye on Sarah Palin. She has demonstrated that she will not stand by and allow the political opposition to succeed with their personal attacks on her and her family. She has the attributes of a leader who is not to be denied. The Democrats realize that she is a powerhouse and are throwing everything in the book at her to derail her politically. But the refreshing thing is, they are failing to make a dent. This moose-hunting, good-looking lady from Alaska defies their every effort. Here is a possible future candidate who may deserve your support. Asking you to contribute to her now may be a little premature but so far, I like what I see in her.

Let your dissatisfaction over the lack of leadership in the Republican Party be known to all office holders. Write to them, email them, and call their office. The more you care, the more they will care. The last thing this bunch of milk toast politicians want is to lose their jobs. If you want the horse to buck, you have to spur him on. Or, just throw the whole bunch of spineless sponges out of office.

Cheers,

-Robert-

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