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Dana Perino was not "going after Dr. Carson". Gheesh. She was expressing her opinion and concern regarding his overexposure. Matt Lewis did the same in his Daily Caller piece. The one who looks ridiculous in this is Mark Levin with his overreactive name calling. Like I said, I am really turned off by some of his nasty, sarcastic comments, as are others I know who try to listen to his show as they commute home. I think he could do serious harm to the image of Conservatives if he continues his rants. 

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Xennady: I think the mistake here was saying that the office was closed for "budgetary reasons." That just sounds like bovine excrement to me- and I bet to lot of other people, too.

The governor should have come out and saidloudlythat the office was closedas a matter of principle- and alsoloudlynoted that any actual useful functions of the office would still be provided.

I also think that the governor should havepersonallysaid this- not just sent out a spokesminion. Dividing the American people into disparate groups competing for government largesse is an important element of leftist success. Uniting the inhabitants of the United States into onepeopleis an important element of conservative- andAmerican-success.

That's important- and GOP should take notice that by not claiming that they closed an office of the leftist project of division for mere "budgetary reasons."

They should send the governor out to toutthe closure- and celebrateit. · 19 minutes ago

Yes. This is the way to win elections going forward for the GOP! Not.

BKelley14

I think Mark Levin gets a chip on his shoulder sometimes and when the criticisms regarding Dr. Carson's remarks came after he appeared with Levin, Levin overreacted. What does it gain Conservatism to name call Perino or other conservatives who are simply expressing their opinion and, dare, I say it, concern, about Dr. Carson? I will try to find the link to Matt Lewis's column from the other day. I think you would find it interesting.

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Dana Perino became Press Secretary for GWB when Tony Snow died. She is now a contributor to Fox News and part of The Five show at 5 p.m. daily on Fox. I find her comments insightful and she is certainly knowledgeable regarding the role of the press in Washington politics. She is also an an adjunct professor at George Washington University and speaks at many functions regarding Republican politics. To diss her as not understanding Washington politics or as not worth listening to because she is a "RINO" (according to some here) is simply being closeminded. 

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iDad

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I absolutely agree. It is the foaming at the mouth rhetoric of some talk show hosts like Mark Levin who are damaging the conservative brand, not the opinions of the charming and reasoned Dana Perino. I used to like Levin when he first started his show, but now, I think he is over the top. Attacking Perino for her professional observation -- a measured and thoughtful one, just fractures the movement even more. Matt Lewis at The Daily Caller wrote an excellent piece on his concern about Dr. Carson not being ready for prime time. You all should check it out. · 10 minutes ago

I suggest that you lie back on the settee until those nasty ol' vapors go 'way.  · 1 hour ago

A post like this isn't helpful. I am entitled to express my opinion on this forum just as you are.

BKelley14

I too have been concerned about Dr. Carson's overexposure the last several weeks. I think he should think carefully about his goals, his words, and write some op ed pieces instead, to clarify his thoughts before he continues his public crusade.

Also, for those openminded enough to tolerate his perspective, give Bernie Goldberg a read today. A very thoughtful piece on "Conservatives Turning into Liberals". I think Goldberg's concerns could apply to some posters on Richochet.

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Nathaniel Wright: The word I would use to describe Levin is a violation of SoC.  The fact that he belittles Perino by calling her a "Bushie" is reprehensible and lacks decorum. He's nothing but a provocateur who sits safely on the throne of talk radio. He has the comfort of never being actually accountable for anything he says in any way other than a loss of ratings. The more sensational he is, the more listeners he gets.

I'll stick to the Hugh Hewitts and Dennis Pragers and avoid rabid dogs. · 36 minutes ago

I absolutely agree. It is the foaming at the mouth rhetoric of some talk show hosts like Mark Levin who are damaging the conservative brand, not the opinions of the charming and reasoned Dana Perino. I used to like Levin when he first started his show, but now, I think he is over the top. Attacking Perino for her professional observation -- a measured and thoughtful one, just fractures the movement even more. Matt Lewis at The Daily Caller wrote an excellent piece on his concern about Dr. Carson not being ready for prime time. You all should check it out.

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Tommy De Seno

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Tommy De Seno: The left, the left, the left, the left....

bleh.

It was we Libertarians who beat the left in 2010, and you Social Cons who stopped us from doing it again in 2012.

The war right now is Libertarians (true conservatives) vs SocialCons (vestiges of the DixieCrats). 

I will fight too.

But I'm coming after you first. · 9 minutes ago

This kind of rhetoric will tear the Republican Party apart.  · 5 minutes ago

It is torn.  Irrevocably so.  Someone has to win.  There will be no compromise. · 6 minutes ago

The winner will be the Democratic Party. For a long time to come.

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Douglas

BKelley14: That should have been adapted by the Republican Party 10 years ago.

Do you honestly think THAT would have stopped the advocates of SSM? Honestly? In their quest for the golden calf, there are no half-measures or compromises. Had we done Civil Unions, you might as well have waved the agreement at CPAC and said "Peace in our time". Our adversaries are relentless. It's either defeat them, or be defeated by them. Questions on the wisdom of these kind of compromises aside... and it's a hugely important question... trusting liberals to live with such compromises is like expecting the Soviets to honor an arms treaty. · 1 hour ago

I think developing Civil Union legislation a decade ago, as Republicans, would have demonstrated our respect and concern for the needs of same sex couples to have legal rights and recognitions. Alas, the cultural shift in the last half decade (many factors here: more gays coming out, more young voters coming on the rolls) has made that legislation opportunity obsolete. Your language equates this to a "war" with many, many decent human beings. It harms our party. 

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Tommy De Seno: The left, the left, the left, the left....

bleh.

It was we Libertarians who beat the left in 2010, and you Social Cons who stopped us from doing it again in 2012.

The war right now is Libertarians (true conservatives) vs SocialCons (vestiges of the DixieCrats). 

I will fight too.

But I'm coming after you first. · 9 minutes ago

This kind of rhetoric will tear the Republican Party apart. 

BKelley14

I appreciate the fighting words, but I truly believe the battle over gay marriage is over. And this is coming from someone who strongly favors traditional marriage and is very concerned about the long term impact of "gender neutrification" (my own term) in marriage and parenting. However, the very latest polls show the picture, and the citizenry is moving toward favoring gay marriage at unbelievable speed. The time for passing strong legislation for civil unions has passed. That should have been adapted by the Republican Party 10 years ago. The culture has moved on, and the So Cons will truly destroy any prospects for the Republican Party to be a viable, competitive force, if they can't accept reality. 

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katievs: But would you agree that it's possible to fight without the Republican party?  I mean, seems to me that's really what's going on.  People like Mollie's friend are beginning to realize that the Republican party is using them for money and playing them for fools.  They're saying, "No more of that."  

What will get those people politically engaged again?  Only a political party that is serious about fighting the leftish destruction of our values.

If the Republican party abandons the social cons, the social cons will form a new party—not out of pique, but out of deep conviction that that's where the best hope for saving America lies. Nor will it be enough anymore for Republican pols to pay lip service to our cause while they discretely undermine it once in power.  It's way too late for that.

I can't believe Ron Johnson was on the short list for VP. · 3 hours ago

Edited 3 hours ago

I think you mean Rob Portman, senator from Ohio. He is the one who came out in favor of SSM, not Ron Johnson.

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3  and 50

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Tom Lindholtz: Life is about making choices. Just as surely as choosing is saying "Yes" to something, it is also saying "No" to something else. Consequences. When you are making important choices, make sure you really understand what the alternatives are, what you're doing. Manage your expectations in light of that understanding. And never do something for financial reasons that doesn't make sense in its own right. · 44 minutes ago

These "choices" are best done by mature adults. Starry-eyed young people influenced by The Bachelor and Say Yes to the Dress are hardly considering the profound commitment they are supposed to be making to marriage and family these days. 

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