But I’m going to wait until after the election.

fed up with “our” so called Conservatives giving us their lip!

From the National Republic to our lovely Peggy Noonan, they all seem to have gone nuts! Or as I actually suspect, starting to kiss a@@ of those that they think will be in power.

I say throw all of them out of any party, especially the Republican Conservative party. I’m very tired of these so-called conservatives spreading their venom. Thanks for letting me vent!

coming soon

Brooks is a stooge! Lord, this boy wouldn’t know conservative if someone smacked him. Hell, he works for the NYT like Kristol (who isn’t conservative either). Don’t take these people seriously when they’re not serious. Both “commentators” are laughable.

Who cares what “leading conservatives” think! All of these elite idiots are the same folks who hated Reagan. To them Reagan was just a simple-minded cowboy “B” movie actor who went to a mediocre college.

These “leading conservatives” hate Sarah Palin for the same reasons that ALL of the liberals hate her–Governor Palin represents the average American.

They say, “We can’t have average Americans running the country!”

Well they can all go to hell.

Sarah Palin has got to her place in life without being born with a silver spoon in her mouth or having a patron (or sugar daddy) or slick backroom political machine sponsoring her political career.

I fear that if we lose this election our freedoms will begin to be stripped away by the tyranny of the left. Obama and the liberal left have no tolerance for the Sarah Palins of the world.

Look at the attacks they’ve (the press and the liberals) launched against Palin. This is tyranny in action. Americans just might be ignorant enough to elect this hack called Obama.

God help us if McCain-Palin lose.

…Repub’s. What would we do without them? They are critical to our movement.

Or, should I say, they have helped put our party into critical condition. Take Colin Powell, as an example.

Did Sec. Powell play a role in his deputy, Richard Armitage, allowing the Plame source story to twist in the wind for several months. He may have done so, in an effort to strike back at Pres. Bush for having him go before the UN.

And the sophisticated, liberal Republican Colin Powell doesn’t like Sarah Palin, either? Surprise!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’ll take Joe the Plumber any day over these beholden-to-the-cocktail-party-crowd snobs.

She’s pro-life and solid on the 2d Amendment.

But what about fiscal conservatism? Don’t see it in the way she ran Wasilla. What about foreign policy conservatism? Not a lot of evidence she ever thought about it for five minutes before she got the nod.

We, as a party, are in massive pain right now because we elected and rallied around a “conservative” who was anything but.

I’m not sure Palin, across the list of issues, is any more of a real conservative than Bush. I’m also far from sure that she won’t get corrupted by DC faster than you can say Saks Fifth Avenue.

I’m am sure that part of the problem we face is due to shutting down dissent in the name of party unity. A little more debate and pushback may have helped keep Congress and the White House on the conservative path.

So, from where I sit, it’s healthy for Brooks, Noonan, etc., to question whether Palin is such a great candidate.

We have em too….

Gov. Palin will come into her own politically soon enough. She only needs more seasoning on the national and international stage. She has the intelligence and principles already ingrained in her makeup.

I don’t really have inside information on who *the people in the know *are in the Republican party, so I was surprised to see Neal Cavuto interviewing President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s granddaughter on his show today. She was supporting Obama – - giving the reason McCain’s VP choice – - Sara Palin.

I love Sara Palin….. I think she is terrific. She lives by her convictions, and isn’t afraid to say what she believes…unlike a lot of people today.

I do not know why I should give a rat’s behind about what Eisenhower’s Granddaughter thinks. I’m sure she has money (that her Grandfather left her) and maybe that and her Grandfather’s reputation give her clout with the Republican Party. But as far as I’m concerned good riddance. If she backs Obama then she was never a Republican anyway…just like Powell…a fraud.

I love my sign in my yard…McCain/Palin.

“so I was surprised to see Neal Cavuto interviewing President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s granddaughter on his show today. She was supporting Obama – - giving the reason McCain’s VP choice – - Sara Palin.”

It really kills me to see so called Republicans and/or conservatives who say they are voting for Obama because of McCains choice of Sarah Palin. This is such a transparent attempt to reconcile their own weakness for celebrity and in some cases assuage the guilt they carry for the wrongs committed by individuals long passed. There is no way that a principled conservative would take such a hard left turn simply because they disagree with a VP choice like Gov. Palin; especially a rock solid conservative like her.

It would be one thing to sit out the vote or go for a third Party candidate/write-in, but to vote completely opposite of what you allegedly stand for? No, like the RINO’s that infest the Republican Party today, they are just liberals looking for their way out of the closet.

what hope is there? Here we have Sarah Palin, who does not have a liberal bone in her body, who walks the talk, and there are Conservatives who claim she is not Conservative enough? I would suggest, then, that no one living will ever, ever, be conservative enough for these folks, and that they will never ever get their way and will die frustrated as a party of one, unloved, mis-understood, and even if they make it to the after-life, totally whacko. Get a clue and get with the program or usher in the United States of Socialist America (not a place I want to live, frankly.)

I am not as articulate or passionate as some here at RedState. I don’t have the eloquence or the reputation for well thought out commentary but I do have a unique perspective having changed from Obama to Palin. And, when I say Palin, I mean Palin not McCain.

Now don’t get me wrong, my deprogramming is complete and head to head I would now choose McCain over Obama, but if McCain had chosen an “also ran” Republican, I’d probably be sitting this election out. Palin definitely sparked something in me to change affiliations and get involved.

(It didn’t hurt that the surprise announcement of Palin followed the extremely lackluster and disappointing choice of Biden.) When Governor Palin spoke at the Republican Convention, I thought, finally, someone who is willing to fight back. Yes, her early interviews were lousy but she was never lousy. Her story didn’t change.

The people shouting the loudest that she was a terrible pick were Democrats and the media. Democrats and the media? The other team? Yes. Somehow some of that chatter slithered into the psyches of some of the Republican ideologues and they got cold feet. They started to believe the their brethren press whose objectivity is suspect to say the least. To me, these stalwart “conservative” pundits look weak and easily swayed by those that they consider members of their rank and station.

They gave in to this constant haranguing and bashing but I didn’t give in to it and neither did all those people who came to the rallies to see her. As the press continued to get more and more negative, nasty and brutal, the more we knew Governor Palin was the right choice and the more solidly we were behind her.

This bashing continues with non-stories (like the cost of her wardrobe) because Governor Palin, realistically, is the closest thing to a rock star that the Republicans have. She very well may be the future of the party and the partisan press knows if they do not sufficiently squash her now, she will be back, stronger and more confident than ever. She may even be strong enough to drag an old Navy pilot into the White house.

to the level of Demigods to be bowed down to, sacrificed to, and pandered to on a colossal scale…Brooks and the tea and crumpets ivory tower crowd are attacking Palin and laying the groundwork to blame her for the disaster they have wrought.

The Meme after this election…if McCain loses this…is that we lost this election because McCain Pandered to the extreme right wing of the Republican Party with his pick of Palin…Historical revisionism will begin on November 5th…the story line will leave out the moderate Cap & Trade crap and the boasting about fighting 70% of the American Public on immigration reform and bragging about the gang of 14 BS…the blame will once again fall on the Conservatives as if we’ve gotten anything from the party for the last 4 to 6 years!

This is a joke…Brooks is a joke who comes from the gang of dupes that include David Gergen, George Will, Tucker Carlson and the rest of the left of center Bow Tie Republicrats the so called objective media love to trot out to pretend they’re fair and balanced and present both sides of the arguement!

The “Big Tent” analogy isn’t the correct one…the correct one is a MAGNET…we need to be a MAGNET that draws these independents in who are sick and tired of what’s going on in Washington—Fred Thompson

All this campaign, he’s passed up every opportunity to name names and show up his enemies as the fascists they are. If he loses, it’ll be because he’s tried to suck up to leftists his entire career.

Did he complain when Obama kidnapped a mentally-challenged man and forced him to vote Obama? Did he shout out when Obama beat up an old woman for the “crime” of holding a McCain sign?
Has he spoken out about the Obama voter fraud? Barely.

Is he getting it? Does he know that the liberals are the enemy and that no matter how much he much he plays nice, they will still hate him, and us?

It’s not just McCain, of course. The GOP has utterly failed to wise up. They’re finding out too late that people want a pretty face. Women, for the most part, vote based on age and looks. Studies confirm that. Minorities, for the most part, DO vote based on color. Nearly all teenagers and spoiled twenty-somethings aren’t smart enough, or aware enough, to vote based on issues. Hollywood tells them how to vote. MTV tells them how to vote. They don’t think for themselves. Protest all you want. It’s true.
The GOP has failed to attack ACORN and other frauds. Now it’s too late. The GOP has failed to adopt new technology. The GOP failed to push Supreme Court nominees through because they feared the media. The GOP failed to protect the Second Amendment sufficiently. The GOP failed to protect free speech like talk radio. And now it’s TOO LATE.

William Ayers has been planning this for three decades. Communists and their public face, Democrats, plan ahead. The GOP is run by old men for old men. If we lose, this is why.

If we win, they need to seize their last chance and protect the Constitution as they have sworn to do, from domestic enemies out to destroy America.

… isn’t her political opinions, it’s her ignorance of what exactly the role of the vice president is. Her appeal to the base is undeniable, but her interviews are scaring away the undecided voters.

Who are these so-called ‘conservatives’ that I’ve never heard of, and who exactly do they lead?

And, personally, I don’t need to be lead. I’m a conservative and can think on my own, thank you very much.

I wrote this in my blog today.

Breaking News: Another Palin Scandal. Two words, it’s over.

This makes Kathleen Parker look like a sage

Given the lightweight, topical nature of American journalists, I decided to conduct some private research on Sarah Palin. I was concerned and frankly prompted to action by Kathleen Parker and David Brooks recent opines. Their credible, steady support of conservative causes and position as standard bearers are well documented. Yet, Ms. Parker and Mr. Brooks criticisms of Governor Palin have made them subject of considerable ire from Republicans across the political spectrum. I dare say the results of my investigation now find them due a very contrite apology

Read the entire piece for context.

Peggy Noonan, no.

were in the minority so long, and lived among leftists even when their movement was ascendant, that they feel uncomfortable when they are in the majority and/or are competitive. Perhaps it is cocktail circuit syndrome but it resembles Stockholm Syndrome to a larger degree. Neither Reagan nor Bush lived in an environment where they felt compelled to apologize for their beliefs, so they didn’t carry that baggage. If there is any one thing to like about Ann Coulter, she does live in that environment and doesn’t carry the baggage.

Someone recently suggested there be a Good Riddance Watch. Let me second the idea. When someone both thinks the other side is about to win and already feels uncomfortable about their beliefs, it is easy to walk out. It would be wise to see the door stays closed to them forever.

Noonan was great back in the 80′s. She’s rapidly becoming the next Arianna Huffington, however.

Brooks, as pointed out several times above, is not now and has never been a conservative.

And who the heck is Kathleen Parker?

Governor Palin is the only non-Washington elitist insider, non-millionaire in this election. Just on those credentials alone she gets my vote.

than act the part.

Who would rather have America run by country club liberals than red-necked conservatives.

I hope my handle makes my allegiances clear…I am an Obama supporter. I don’t come here to gloat (although that would be fun), but to ask a question….many of you sound like the Nader supporters back in the 2000 campaign…Gore just wasn’t liberal enough for some. Well, maybe not….and in return we got something far worse. Don’t some of you worry that by embracing the Palin movement (and I don’t doubt for a second the intensity of the devotion) and leaving behind the establishment conservatives whom Brooks, Will, Parker, and Noonan represent, that you risk exile in the political wilderness? Palin definitely has a fervent following, yes, but look at the huge percentages (close to 50% in most polls) of voters which have a negative view of her. Let’s face it, the hard-core right wing of the party has a solid 35-40% of the electorate, but you need another 10-15% to win an election. You need someone to appeal to independents. Someone like Huckabee, frankly, who espouses many of the same positions but talks a more moderate game, would be much electable, in my opinion. Thoughts?

In full disclosure, yes, I just joined Redstate. I used to visit here often but as a moderate Republican, I increasingly felt alienated by this site. While I understand some of the frustration many of you feel about the splintering of the party, I would urge you to take a more objective look at the GOP.

If you continue to rail against the Powells, Noonans, Wills, Parkers, and Brooks, you will soon find yourselves part of a very small club. I, along with many of my friends, used to be staunch supporters of the GOP. Not any more. As moderates, we have felt an increasing hostility from purists in the party.

I assume because of this post Moe will blam me and close my account. Too bad because I think Redstaters should be more open to dissent and to taking a hard look at the direction you all are taking the party. As I said, soon you will be a very small voice in a vast political wilderness. It doesn’t have to be that way.

So fine, keep pushing the non-purists out of the party. But you will soon find you are a tiny tribe screaming in the political wilderness. If the Republican party is to survive I would strongly encourage you all to stop pushing the moderates, independents, and others who might be sympathetic to many Republican values away.

I am a Republican in the mold of Colin Powell. I am not anti-American, I love my country deeply, and, until recently, was devoted to the Republican party. After nearly 25 years of voting for GOP candidates, I will soon cast my vote for Obama. I feel no longer welcomed by the party I so loved.

I could really care less what you think. You can’t see anything without seeing meaningless shades of grey.

Tim, you issued just the kind of response I predicted would come from Redstate. Fine, be hostile. But elections cannot be won by only appealing to the base. There simply aren’t enough Redstaters out there. The GOP must broadens appeal to include independents and moderates. You can hurl insults at us moderates all you want but that won’t get Republicans elected.

Why not think more strategically? What will win seats in the White House and Congress for Republicans? Certainly, not alienating folks like me who have been with the party a long time or by pushing away independents.

Continue preaching to the choir. You will only have a few voices singing with you.

I try to post an honest assessment about the problems I see with the GOP and already I’m told I’m “squishy” and to jump in a pond. How does insulting someone who is coming here to voice concerns about a party she has campaigned hard for over the years help the GOP win elections. If you are alienating long-time supporters of the Republican party, imagine how many moderates and independents you are alienating.

You can’t win an election this way. The majority of voters are not hard-core Redstaters. They are moderates, middle of the road folks. You may not want to hear that but on election day you all will likely get a very harsh dose of reality.

And then what will you do? You will have lost any political power you once had.

We are legion. We are many. You are idiot.

Tim, why the hostility? I came here in good faith to voice my opinion about the state of the GOP, of which I have long been a member. Do you really think insulting me and other moderates who also care about the party is going to help your cause?

Keep alienating people like me. You, Moe, and a few dozen other Redstaters will be marginalized politically. What good does that do for you and the issues you care about?

Insults like “idiot” don’t win over converts. Intelligent, respectful dialogue does.

I notice just above “post comment” it reads. “Be respectful, or be banned.” I have been respectful, but Tim, you have been downright rude. Yet, I predict I will be banned and you will be allowed to continue hurling insults at those who want to have an objective, honest, and respectful discussion.

about my s&$#@ not stinking. I was pointing out that as a Republican I no longer feel welcome in the party. Just as Colin Powell expressed concerns about the tactics the party is employing.

I respect Colin Powell very much. To seem him denigrated by some here is disheartening. He has served his country honorably. You can disagree with him and many of us who echo his concerns without calling us names like “idiot”, “squishy”, “whiner”…

Why not take a step back and try to understand why many voters, including Republicans like me, are supporting Obama. It is not because we are anti-American socialists who hate our country.

and should be blammed soon. I told them to give me the blam stick, but they never listen to me.

I have seen how those who express reservations about Palin are treated here. They get raked over the coals. I have serious reservations about her but am afraid that if I voice them in detail I will simply be insulted. I don’t like that kind of communication. I prefer objective, respectful dialogue. If I got assurances that I won’t be called names and made fun of I will post specifics concerns about Gov. Palin. But seeing how Redstate treats respected generals like Colin Powell and authors like David Brooks and Peggy Noonan, I doubt I will be granted any respect.

Tim, you already have insulted me many times in just a few emails, so why would I want to dialogue with you any way? If Redstaters can’t have an open, candid and yes, respectful, discussion with Republicans who disagree with you, how are you ever going to win over enough voters to win an election?!

any more Republican appointments to the Supreme Court?
And, (snicker), as a Republican (snicker), you believe that affirmative action should be considered in electing a president? And mind you, I’m not talking about affirmative action as a policy position, I’m talking about using it as a reason to elect an unqualified socialist tool like Obama? ha ha hardy ha ha ha!

I voice my opinion in a respectful way but because I have a different perspective I should get blammed.

Yet, others here hurl insults at me, show no respect, and they can continue to post. Why then, does it say before you hit the “post comment” button to “be respectful, or be banned.”

How have I not been respectful? Why do my comments warrant being banned?

And the only other blog I read is HumanEvents. At least there they allow a diversity of opinions to be posted. I’ve never gotten banned there even though I post similar statements at that site. It appears the only criteria here is to agree with Redstaters. You can launch all the invective you want. Just don’t disagree.

See today’s Miama Herald http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/florida/story/739225.html

I post this because last night I expressed my opinions about how some in the Republican party are alienating more moderate and independent voters. I am one of those moderate Republicans who feels pushed out of a party I have long supported.

I am not asking folks here to compromise their principles. I’m urging you to modify your tactics, tone down the harsh rhetoric and stop with the insults. If some of us disagree with those at Redstate and we express them respectfully, why, then, are we first insulted and then ultimately banned from the site?

Apparently, swing voters in key battleground states don’t like the negative tone of the campaign. They appear to be moving in Obama’s direction. Republicans can get out its message in a way that is convincing without being harsh and alienating. If the GOP wants to win this election, I hope it will modify its tactics to sound more inclusive. Otherwise, moderates and independents will keep flocking to Obama. Is that what Redstaters want?