The Dilemma of the Average Republican...

[kentuck]

They hate Democrats. They would rather vote for an old blue dog than vote for one. But, they have a small problem. Many are scared to death of the direction our country is headed. They want someone to tell them everything will be all right. But they are afraid.

They are afraid to vote for their own Party. They understand the politics of fear. They also understand the politics of deficits. They use the "immigration" issue as a defense for all the other things they find wrong with their Party. They don't know if they will vote in November or not. They can't stand the idea of Democrats winning. Republicans are their team.

They like the general direction that Bush has gone but they fear that he may have gone too far. With the torture, the deficits, the war in Iraq, immigration, and numerous other issues, they are not comfortable with their Party. However, they conceal their true feelings when in the company of the "opposition". They keep their cards real close to their vest.

They have been very confident until just recently. They see a change coming and they don't really know if they want to fight it or accept it. They understand that Dubya is doing his best to make it an "us" vs "them" and make it a simple decision for them to make on election day. But, they have a dilemma. Do they vote for their country or their Party? It's a tought decision for them. They can't stand the idea of the Democrats being in charge again. But, at least there was some stability, they tell themselves...

[JohnyCanuck]

1. The repubs could always reassure themselves

that whoever they are asked to vote for as the next Republian presidential candidate, he can hardly be a more un-educated and incompetent goof-up and useless waster of good oxygen as what they have right now.

[kentuck]

2. Like a moth to a flame...

the dumber the better...

[razors edge]

3. Oh how the mighty are fallin.

about time, but even there is a majority win for the Dem's will be difficult to corral the felines to achieve any real change over the last two constitutionally allowed years for *.

if all they do is effectively block more bad shit, they will be decried relentlessly in the media as obstructionist in 08 and fsm forbid another "intelligence failure", cause you know where the blame will go,

[ComerPerro]

4. you wish they thought that.

Honestly, at this point, I don't think anyone who still supports Republicans might be a "good person, deep down, who just doesn't have the whole picture"

[Patsy Stone]

5. They stay home

that's what happens. That's why there's always a wedge issue -- to get people who aren't so happy to the polls.

[Cobalt-60]

6. Its all part of the Rove Plan

These people, particularly new converts, were pushed to confront everyone that didn't buy the furher's line in an ugly and aggressive manner.
They've been chanting the talking points all along. Now its obvious not only that they were wrong, but that they were played.
They've got a mountain of crow to eat and they don't like the taste.

[Mr. Blonde]

7. I don't think it is just average republicans

Even on FR the majority seem to be unhappy with everything Bush has done except the Iraq war and his SC nominations. Every other domestic issue they are unhappy about. Especially immigration. Of course all of those on FR and many others believe that Democrats can either do no better or do worse. The republicans at least profess to stand for the things they believe in even if they have no follow through.

For shits and giggles I kind of hope '08 is HR Clinton v. Giuliani. I predict more than one FReepers head would explode having to vote for Giuliani just to avoid having Hillary elected. It would be some amusing fireworks.

[Toots]

8. But, at least there was some stability

For over forty years the Democrats controlled Congress and America slept well at night. Democrats kept America Safe and Secure. It has only been since Republicans took total control that America trembles in Fear. These are just plain hard cold facts...

[Dob Bole]

9. Well, they could always just stay home then...

I wouldn't mind.

[ooga booga]

10. or they could come to the polls on the Wednesday after...

like they advise people to do in minority neighborhoods.

Actually, I expect a lot of them WILL stay home and a lot of the independents will switch polarity and the Democrats will come out because they'll sense that they have a good opportunity. If that all happens, we'll be smilin' when the dust settles.