The Republican Party convention has finally closed, and for those of us who have a memory of times past, it really was no different from Republican conventions that came before it. The level of nationalistic hyperbole should surprise no one, and its' appeal for simple solutions to complex problems are deja vu all over again. Nothing much has changed. The 'flat-earth, no-nothing' wing of the party has pretty much solidified its' stranglehold over the party.
The selection of Sarah Palin has clarified the direction of the party for the next ten years or so, the social conservatives have made it clear that they are in charge and it behooves anyone thinking about running for office whether it be dogcatcher or senator to hew very close to the line.
What was McCain thinking?
I'm not willing to concede the label of maverick to describe him. There is nothing in his background that suggests that he is anything but a 'go-along-to get-along' kinda guy. Let me correct that last sentence, there was only one time in past where that label had any legitimacy, back at the Naval Academy, when he graduated at the bottom of his class.
The selection of Sarah Palin has clarified the direction of the party for the next ten years or so, the social conservatives have made it clear that they are in charge and it behooves anyone thinking about running for office whether it be dogcatcher or senator to hew very close to the line.
What was McCain thinking?
I'm not willing to concede the label of maverick to describe him. There is nothing in his background that suggests that he is anything but a 'go-along-to get-along' kinda guy. Let me correct that last sentence, there was only one time in past where that label had any legitimacy, back at the Naval Academy, when he graduated at the bottom of his class.
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