tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post652985380114351129..comments2023-09-15T04:27:57.129-04:00Comments on Commentarama: Chris Christie Scores A GoalAndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-30343646643297052062012-04-12T15:37:17.345-04:002012-04-12T15:37:17.345-04:00Joel: Thanks for the double entendre. Very funny...Joel: Thanks for the <i>double entendre</i>. Very funny. Ya know, he is a true politician. He could probably bend with the political winds. I don't like his stand on global warming, but I don't get the impression he's an eco-zealot either. He stuck by his position with the sharia-compliant judge, but I don't think he's that Islamist-friendly. For one thing, he hasn't made another appointment like it, so it may be more ego than principle that kept him defending that mistake. Still, I'm not ready for him to go national unless and until we get a clearer picture.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-80211257498248768242012-04-12T14:29:05.603-04:002012-04-12T14:29:05.603-04:00LawHawk,
Don't despair about Christie. He mig...LawHawk,<br /><br />Don't despair about Christie. He might even grow while in office. He might become more conservative. ;-)Joel Farnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15856960977033430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-61384024879021706862012-04-12T13:47:02.939-04:002012-04-12T13:47:02.939-04:00T-Rav: Christie should know his place, huh? LOL ...T-Rav: Christie should know his place, huh? LOL I agree, he is probably as conservative as could ever be expected to govern New Jersey. As Goldilocks said, "not too hard, not too soft, but just right (for New Jersey)." I have to go along with those who said he just wouldn't play well in many other states. In California, he would be blamed for an epidemic of heart attacks. The only question would be whether it was his words or his diet that caused it. Maybe both.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-21691092162336616092012-04-12T13:46:32.544-04:002012-04-12T13:46:32.544-04:00Slightly OT, but I'm just loving the Dems'...Slightly OT, but I'm just loving the Dems' desperate attempts to dig themselves out of this "Ann Romney never worked a day in her life" hole. The spin is even greater for being so uncoordinated.T-Ravhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861218035729479354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-9264242519828861412012-04-12T13:41:53.983-04:002012-04-12T13:41:53.983-04:00I agree with T-Rav. We are better off with him re...I agree with T-Rav. We are better off with him rebuilding the Republican brand in the northeast to cut down the Democrats' chances of building majorities in the House and Senate, than we would be with him on any sort of national ticket.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-36835274317643283192012-04-12T13:36:28.724-04:002012-04-12T13:36:28.724-04:00I like Christie where he is, and I think it's ...I like Christie where he is, and I think it's in everyone's interest that he stays there. He can probably do more good in Trenton than he could in Washington.T-Ravhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861218035729479354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-78214241149580775372012-04-12T13:18:30.656-04:002012-04-12T13:18:30.656-04:00tryanmax: And that's a real problem. When po...tryanmax: And that's a real problem. When political opponents see each other as enemies, the dialogue stops. That is not to say that there are no politicians who should be opposed as enemies. Some are simply dangerous and can't be dealt with (I'm thinking currently of the lynch mob among the Congressional Black Caucus). You can't compromise with evil, but you can compromise with those who simply have a different point of view. <br /><br />Rush's point is well-taken, and I'd like to hear some on the left attempt to answer the question (without hysterics).LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-13063273162900271492012-04-12T13:09:16.201-04:002012-04-12T13:09:16.201-04:00LawHawk,
I don't think it's the word &quo...LawHawk,<br /><br />I don't think it's the word "compromise" that's the problem. Many on the right just don't like the concept of coming to terms the percieved enemy. They don't want to fix politics so much as they want tit-for-tat. <br /><br />Rush put the stay-at-home mom subject in stark perspective: "If raising a child is so easy, why all the abortions?"tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-11939286071334434052012-04-12T12:39:22.414-04:002012-04-12T12:39:22.414-04:00Bev: Whatever I may think about his global warmin...Bev: Whatever I may think about his global warming position and the appointment of the sharia-compliant judge, the real issue in New Jersey (as well as nationwide) is the miserable state of the economy. It seems that Christie is doing wonders in that area, and New Jerseyites are happy with his performance overall. I have to be careful myself not to fall into the purity trap. Christie seems to be the right man for the right New Jersey job at this point.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-28226233593909192172012-04-12T12:35:07.612-04:002012-04-12T12:35:07.612-04:00K: Interesting thought. Wouldn't it be nice ...K: Interesting thought. Wouldn't it be nice if instead of the long history we've had of a choice of liberal Democrats or liberal-moderate Republicans to have it be a choice between conservative Republicans or conservative-moderate Democrats?LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-3197835648481587512012-04-12T12:30:16.345-04:002012-04-12T12:30:16.345-04:00Patriot: I probably spent too much time in hands-...Patriot: I probably spent too much time in hands-on politics, so I love his attitude and demeanor, even when I totally disagree with many of his political positions. He can serve as a useful attack dog during the campaign, but the handlers will have to make sure he's addressing the right audiences and the right issues. <br /><br />I agree on Romney. He has recently been described by his enemies as Ward Cleaver. So, what's wrong with that? Too civilized? But Christie would at least help the Romney campaign in refraining from being unable to distinguish between civilized and obsequious (the latter describing McCain's treatment of Obama).LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-2549229330400268952012-04-12T12:23:21.221-04:002012-04-12T12:23:21.221-04:00rlaWTX: The Obamacrats are already trying to expl...rlaWTX: The Obamacrats are already trying to explain away and back-pedal on that remark. Democrat liberals have always had that nasty attitude toward stay-at-home moms, as if it were some kind of betrayal of women's lib. Most of those critics couldn't handle the tough job of stay-at-home mom, so it's easier to leave the child-rearing to nannies and other strangers, producing a lot of troubled and alienated youth (I wonder what percentage of "occupiers" had moms who stayed at home to bring them up).LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-24607036279064328212012-04-12T12:20:21.938-04:002012-04-12T12:20:21.938-04:00Well and the proof is in the pudding with Christie...Well and the proof is in the pudding with Christie - it was reported yesterday that he has an overall 68% approval rating amongst all in NJ, both Dems and Repubs and Independants. The citizenry of NJ are seeing and feeling real changes for the better.BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-68827689430477798512012-04-12T12:16:35.659-04:002012-04-12T12:16:35.659-04:00rlaWTX: Yep, when he's bad, he's horrid.
...rlaWTX: Yep, when he's bad, he's horrid.<br /><br />I think too many people have come to think that compromise is the same as caving in or getting bought off. Maybe it's time to find a word that means the same as compromise, but doesn't have the negative implications. Any suggestions?LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-81560575680699687082012-04-12T12:14:06.179-04:002012-04-12T12:14:06.179-04:00Andrew: I don't know if he could do well in a...Andrew: I don't know if he could do well in any state but New Jersey. He had to be a bit left just to get elected, and his manner of speaking is a matter of pride in his home state. But as I said, when he's on, he's on.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-22702145019487405862012-04-12T12:11:52.419-04:002012-04-12T12:11:52.419-04:00tryanmax: If they decide to give it any notice at...tryanmax: If they decide to give it any notice at all, the liberals will drag out one of their poster boys or girls with some dread disease or learning disability and play violins and harps while bemoaning what tax cuts would do to such a helpless person. Of course that has nothing to do with what Christie was talking about, but that won't stop them.<br /><br />I really wonder if people are as "sensitive" as they claim to be. Plain talk appears to offend too many of them, but I often think that after they've cluck-clucked about Christie's direct language, they go home and have a good laugh and think "I wish I had the nerve to talk like that." It isn't good politics, but it is good theater.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-31554301619842671082012-04-12T12:05:09.785-04:002012-04-12T12:05:09.785-04:00Stan: LOL I had almost forgotten that SNL routin...Stan: LOL I had almost forgotten that SNL routine, and it does fit nicely.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-88368510877740368382012-04-12T12:01:15.180-04:002012-04-12T12:01:15.180-04:00T-Rav: Even if I disagree with him, I have to adm...T-Rav: Even if I disagree with him, I have to admire his inability to suffer fools and insults gladly.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-41981696212272589122012-04-12T11:58:44.873-04:002012-04-12T11:58:44.873-04:00Joel: I agree. And at least on economic issues a...Joel: I agree. And at least on economic issues and public employees, his stand tends to be conservative.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-1993128702751831732012-04-12T11:56:58.943-04:002012-04-12T11:56:58.943-04:00How will we know when Conservatives have won?
Wh...How will we know when Conservatives have won? <br /><br />When Christie becomes President - as the Democratic candidate.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289856510554336990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-61978159328966072062012-04-12T11:56:34.293-04:002012-04-12T11:56:34.293-04:00Tennessee: He does have a way with words.Tennessee: He does have a way with words.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-69448393346407939032012-04-12T11:36:26.091-04:002012-04-12T11:36:26.091-04:00What works for Christie in NJ will not work across...What works for Christie in NJ will not work across the land. His "in your face" style will alienate many a Republican who think a politician should act like McCain....."My good friends across the aisle..." <br /><br />I don't believe he's a true "conservative" (Oh how I am coming to hate that term) as his social leanings are more East Coast big city, than heartland traditionalism. While I agree we need politicians like him who can think on their feet and explain conservative approaches to problems to dogmatic liberals, I don't believe he relates well to the vast majority of Americans. <br /><br />Believe it or not, I have long felt that Romney embodies some of the best of what this country (and humankind)has to offer. Hard working, successful, handsome (telegenic in today's media driven world), family oriented, clean past and mature outlook on today's problems. Why can't we have a leader that embodies these traits, instead of settling on someone who speaks glibly and is able to appeal to our baser instincts ("go get 'em Chris!)? <br /><br />Again, I personally like Christie and think he's a needed breath of fresh air on our side who can take it to the emotional libs one on one. But I don't think it plays well in Peoria.Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533169053860540075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-33405550802565283782012-04-12T11:28:13.980-04:002012-04-12T11:28:13.980-04:00And the clip about Ann Romney never "working ...And the clip about Ann Romney never "working - that just might help out with the Evangelical Santorum-supporters. Coming down on stay-at-home moms isn't the best plan if you're trying to foster the supposed "split" in the GOP. <br />(This conclusion is based on my friend's facebook reaction to the clip - ..."She raised FIVE BOYS! The laundry alone... ")rlaWTXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319344164726195144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-6677566226531182552012-04-12T11:24:54.091-04:002012-04-12T11:24:54.091-04:00He's kinda like the "little girl with a c...He's kinda like the "little girl with a curl in the middle of her forehead".<br /><br />But, one of the main reasons conservatives see "compromise" as such a bad word is that we generally get burned in them... Cuz the other side tends to be lying, "ends justify the means" snakes in the grass.rlaWTXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319344164726195144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-16219523057716848812012-04-12T11:05:40.874-04:002012-04-12T11:05:40.874-04:00I agree with the others. I love his rhetoric, I j...I agree with the others. I love his rhetoric, I just wish his politics matched his rhetoric. Before I could ever support him, he would need to show me a lot more conservatism than he's shown and he would need to keep that up for a sustained period.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.com