September 29, 2005

Let's be Blunt

It looks like Republicans have selected Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri to "temporarily" fill the vacancy of House Majority Leader.

Truth be known (here's where I really am blunt...with no pun intended), DeLay's indictment may actually be good for the Republicans in the long run. That is *if* they do the right thing.

The Republican party has completely lost its way over the past several years and gone from a party of ideals to a party that has focused only on staying in power. That road can only lead to corruption.

Sure, there may be nothing to this indictment, sure the prosecutor may have questionable motives, but you know what? I don't care. The Republicans have to be shaken about a bit in order to make them realize that they need to get off their lazy bums and get back to their Conservative roots and make a difference in this country.

Let this be a wake-up call to Republicans in Congress. Remember...when all you do is try to stay in power, all that will happen is that you will ultimately loose it. Stop worrying about control and get back to the basics which is what got you where you are today...in the majority. Here's an idea...go back and look at the Contract with America and maybe do the things that didn't get accomplished the first-go-round (reasonable term limits might be a good one to start with). Maybe try working toward really cutting the budget and fostering smaller government (something that DeLay definitely couldn't get through his head).

This is a pivotal moment for Republicans. Don't try to attack the prosecutor...don't even try to defend DeLay. Let it work itself out in the Texas courts, and don't dare put him back in as the Majority Leader.

Just focus on the future, get back to the basics, and do the work of the people of the United States...those people that elected you. If the Republicans don't do this then they will end up right back in the minority...mark my word.

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You make very good sense, and that's all well and good. Unfortunately, I have serious doubts that the GOP will heed [not just your, but Common Sense's] call to reason, as a whole. You'll have a few that will, but they will be overshadowed by the rest.

Another interesting factor will be whether the Democratic Party's response to this will be sane enough to net them any real gains. We could have a real mess if both my dire impressions turn out to be true: a GOP that retains the majority, but is comprised of only the hollowest, most jingoist, smarmiest (and, in the view of many, least authentic) elements of itself.

Posted by: joe public at September 29, 2005 09:43 AM

We "could" have a real mess? "If" all that's true?

Posted by: Thomas Nephew at September 29, 2005 11:54 AM