Who is attacking America?

August · 02-23-12, 12:07 PM

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Unfortunately, that seems to be the standoffish attitude in Washington that's lead to record low approval ratings.

Yep but unfortunately it doesn't matter what the rest of the country might think. Congresscritters only have to please the voters of their district. That's how nuts like Pelosi stay in power.

Although I'm not a supporter it must be said that Santorum has managed to remain a senator of a state with a fairly rich religious and ethnic diversity.

mookiemookie · 02-23-12, 12:51 PM

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Although I'm not a supporter it must be said that Santorum has managed to remain a senator of a state with a fairly rich religious and ethnic diversity.

Past tense. He got stomped by 18% in 2006.

August · 02-23-12, 02:58 PM

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Past tense. He got stomped by 18% in 2006.

Still 12 years of Senatorial service and 4 years as a Rep means he won four times so I think the point stands.

Takeda Shingen · 02-23-12, 04:36 PM

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Past tense. He got stomped by 18% in 2006.

Dude got spanked by Bob Casey in the largest defeat in Pennsylvania senatorial history. PA didn't want him; I'll bet that the nation won't either. The guy was my senator for quite some time. No thanks this time around.

Now, to the most important matter of the thread--The Church Lady. I take particular grievance with the use of the early 90's as 'old school' SNL. While the early 90's is a golden age in the franchise, the Radner/Belishi/Aykroyd/Chase cast of the late 70's is clearly the old school. Dana Carvey is a brilliant comic, but he is not true old school.

Oh, and SNL needs to be put out to pasture. Hasn't been funny for 15 years.

mookiemookie · 02-23-12, 05:00 PM

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Dude got spanked by Bob Casey in the largest defeat in Pennsylvania senatorial history. PA didn't want him; I'll bet that the nation won't either. The guy was my senator for quite some time. No thanks this time around.

It was the worst loss for an incumbent Republican senator ever, anywhere. That's a pretty resounding "heck no!" on his positions. I was reading an article that said that's pretty much a preview of what could happen if he got the nomination. He doesn't poll well with women and independents and that's what will kill him in a general election.

Takeda Shingen · 02-23-12, 05:18 PM

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It was the worst loss for an incumbent Republican senator ever, anywhere. That's a pretty resounding "heck no!" on his positions. I was reading an article that said that's pretty much a preview of what could happen if he got the nomination. He doesn't poll well with women and independents and that's what will kill him in a general election.

He is polling well in the primary, but this is largely the hardcore R's that really like his social stance. They'll vote 'anything but the community manager' position. For me, a high priest is no improvement over a failed community manager. It's all about what rights you want to give up. Obama curtails financial rights. Santorm wants to curtail your civil rights. I feel no hope in this election process.