Rush Limbaugh has this list he calls,
the “35 Undeniable Truths of Life”. One of these truths that isn’t on
the list, but should be, is that to the Left, everything is political.
After all, not a week goes by that he (Rush) doesn’t remind us of this. And good for him – because he’s right. It’s absolutely true.
Everything the left does or says is to gain some political advantage over the Republicans, or frankly, over the American people.
My only problem with Rush’s statement is that it’s only half true. Rarely does he equate the Republicans with this statement – as the establishment wing of the party certainly also feels this way.
After all, not a week goes by that he (Rush) doesn’t remind us of this. And good for him – because he’s right. It’s absolutely true.
Everything the left does or says is to gain some political advantage over the Republicans, or frankly, over the American people.
My only problem with Rush’s statement is that it’s only half true. Rarely does he equate the Republicans with this statement – as the establishment wing of the party certainly also feels this way.
The only difference might be that the
Dems attempt to gain advantage on every issue whereas the establishment
thinks only in terms of an advance for the next election. It’s micro vs.
macro.
For the Democrats, it’s always the next cause – the Republicans – the next election. That’s the only difference. The sameness of both is to put party above all else – namely the country and what they swore an oath to uphold.
A shining example was a piece at Townhall.com, penned by Matt Towery entitled, “Why Republicans Should Avoid the Temptation to Impeach“.
He begins by extolling the virtues of born-again progressive, Newt Gingrich, writing: “Other than Ronald Reagan, no Republican elected official has had a more positive impact on actual public policy of a real conservative nature in my lifetime than former House Speaker Newt Gingrich”.
I agree that in the 90s, Gingrich was the man. His “Contract with America” was genius and it resonated with the American people. Towery is correct in pointing out that President Clinton moderated only by Gingrich’s force of will and tenacity.
For the Democrats, it’s always the next cause – the Republicans – the next election. That’s the only difference. The sameness of both is to put party above all else – namely the country and what they swore an oath to uphold.
A shining example was a piece at Townhall.com, penned by Matt Towery entitled, “Why Republicans Should Avoid the Temptation to Impeach“.
He begins by extolling the virtues of born-again progressive, Newt Gingrich, writing: “Other than Ronald Reagan, no Republican elected official has had a more positive impact on actual public policy of a real conservative nature in my lifetime than former House Speaker Newt Gingrich”.
I agree that in the 90s, Gingrich was the man. His “Contract with America” was genius and it resonated with the American people. Towery is correct in pointing out that President Clinton moderated only by Gingrich’s force of will and tenacity.
Towery then explained that the rails
started coming off when impeachment of Clinton became the number one
issue, and that he says was a mistake, due to Newt not being able to
hold the party together.
Many Republicans, got nervous, turned against him, and Gingrich was ousted as Speaker.
Let’s stop right here for a second to discuss what has somehow become a dirty word – impeachment.
When the President of the United States commits unlawful acts, as Clinton did – lying under oath – he’s not like the rest of us. We, the people, nor our representatives can simply have the police arrest him, book him, and take him to trial.
The Constitution gives us but one recourse – impeachment – and it’s a perfectly legitimate and viable recourse. The House builds a case against the president through presentation of articles of impeachment (evidence) and the Senate tries the case.
Read More: http://commonconstitutionalist.com
Many Republicans, got nervous, turned against him, and Gingrich was ousted as Speaker.
Let’s stop right here for a second to discuss what has somehow become a dirty word – impeachment.
When the President of the United States commits unlawful acts, as Clinton did – lying under oath – he’s not like the rest of us. We, the people, nor our representatives can simply have the police arrest him, book him, and take him to trial.
The Constitution gives us but one recourse – impeachment – and it’s a perfectly legitimate and viable recourse. The House builds a case against the president through presentation of articles of impeachment (evidence) and the Senate tries the case.
Read More: http://commonconstitutionalist.com
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