I know it would be a logistical nightmare, but McCain/Palin are going to lose a lot of airtime. I respect them for doing the right thing and not trying to hold the convention during this national disaster, but why not just push it back a week?

Just think, there will be no speech from W for the moonbats to flap their wings at, and none from Dick Cheney either.

They are deprived of a whole day, at least, of trashing Bush and comparing him to McCain.

Meanwhile, the Republican Party gets to look responsible and adult-like in a time of crisis. That is, if there is a crisis.

They got what they asked for. Let’s see if they regret it.

This is and always has been about compassion for our fellow Americans.

Compassion, that word is the very genesis of all conservative values. I would therefore rather forego politics to ensure my neighbors are safe, secure and have all they need. Greek columns, football stadiums and pleasant sounding rhetoric are the accoutrements of weak, dispassionate vainglorious people.

It has been a meme of the left that Katrina was a disaster due to Republicans. The MSM and every liberal with media time have perpetrated that myth. But truth be told, it was inept state officials who were grossly negligent and bear the brunt of that inauspicious reflection. Mr. Jindal’s response has and will bear the hallmarks of our philosophy, I have no doubt.

John McCain and Sarah Palin will be the epitome of executive leadership. I am happy to leave politics for Democrats and their liege, because that’s what they do; laugh on planes about political implications, show up on Sunday TV making specious remarks and hope it turns out badly so blame becomes and issue. I can think of nothing more ignominious or distant from the heart of ordinary Americans.

The poor response to Katrina killed the GOP in 2006. It made Bush look incompetent and was “the last straw” to a lot of people. Now I know about the MSM, Nagin (who would lose anywhere but New Orleans), Blanco (who was shown the door) and that stuff, but it doesn’t matter.

If the big convention was going on, the dems would have an ad with Katrina, and an ad of the GOP partying with a Nero fiddled while Rome burned message. That would be a possible game over.

The best thing McCain can do now is make the appearance of “This won’t happen on my watch.” Jindal can also help McCain here, not to mention his state.

Dear Mr. Mccain,
I have a suggestion on how to handle the Gustav situation. You (and everyone who was going to attend the republican convention, from represntatives to reporters) can go down to New Orleans to volunteer and help out after the damage from the storm. That is a whole army of volunteers who could make a difference and help out. Not only does it show you would handle things differently than george bush, but it would also do some good. Be the leader I know you are and take the week off from campainging (you were already going to take off from traveling and be in St. Paul)and insted spend it rebuilding homes and providing releif to those in need and affected by the storm. That would be a true maverick move.

I wish they too could postpone it. Jindal, Bush, Laura, and so many other great speakers won’t attend now.

It really stinks Jindal can’t speak he so would of helped us.

Why could they not have this pushed back some and have VP speech Sunday night and McCain speak Monday night the 8th? I am willing to bet more people would watch on Sunday and Monday night anyways.

I feel awful for people in Gulf Coast it does stink but we are going to miss having our fun as the Dems did.

Mon: Cancel most events, have Mac and Palin available for interviews ONLY discussing the hurricane and relief efforts.

Tues: Make the convention into a telethon for fundraising for the relief efforts.

Wed: Get rid of all “minor” speeches. Have the keynote address, followed by Palin speaking live in St. Paul.

Thurs: Get rid of “minor” speeches, have Mac speak by satellite from New Orleans, with rescue workers behind him.

Undecideds only care about the Thurs. & Fri. speeches anyway. This scenario is a heckuva winner.

Before and during the Democratic Convention, I remember hearing conservatives around Colorado were praying for rain on Obama. I guess God doesn’t roll that way.

I didn’t know how Republicans were going to handle having a convention during a catastrophic event. It didn’t occur to me they would simply attend to the catastrophe and give the Demonrats no fodder to shoot back at them. I am glad I switched parties more and more everyday.

I didn’t know how Republicans were going to handle having a convention during a catastrophic event. It didn’t occur to me they would simply attend to the catastrophe and give the Demonrats no fodder to shoot back at them. I am glad I switched parties more and more everyday.