Comments on: One big reason for GOP optimism

By: AlkalineState

AlkalineState — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:23:16 +0000

America asks Norquist: “Is this just math you do as a republican to make yourself feel better, or is this real?”

Hopefully, he’s more honest than Rove. Rove answered ‘real’ and they lost the election anyway. More and more, it looks like the GOP is opting for their own good news over the hard truth. Keep watching Fox News and believing that the GOP gas tank is full

By: ironiclad

ironiclad — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:25:52 +0000

There are many more reasons the GOP should not be so optimistic. As a former staunch Republican, I think I represent many people who have tired of the party’s utra-conservative stance. If the party wants to win elections again – including state elections – they need to listen to potential voters. These include minorities, gays and, yes, even women. Without these voters, the GOP should consider becoming a Severely Conservative Think Tank and not try to be a traditional political party.

By: AtypicalMale

AtypicalMale — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:32:12 +0000

“One big reason for GOP optimism…”

…would be the fact that their horrendous showing in last month’s elections has caused at least some of them to recognize the degree to which a significant portion of the American populace is ‘ticked off’ regarding their unbudging stance in their allegiance to special interest groups (aka, corporations, those uber-rich who abuse taxation loopholes, and those of the ilk of their ‘messiah Grover’), and that, in future elections, they’ll continue to see their ranks diminish until they give at least a semblance of showing that their concerns lie instead with American citizens and America itself.

By: NotJustALackey

NotJustALackey — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:07:51 +0000

Working in a state that does not have a “right-to-work” I agree with Norquist on the majority of this article. I DON’T CARE if he’s “evil” or a “troll.” If you can’t argue and only make personal attacks, it’s really evident what side of the aisle you sit. I detest the fact that my union supported the sitting president during the last election. I detest the fact that I had to join the union in the first place, however… I also paid my dues because united we stood stronger than alone.

BTW, I’m neither a republic or a democrat, I’m an American first, supported the US Constitution for 21 years, lost a lot of friends and am tired of everyone’s name calling and rhetoric. Fully agree that multi-nationals need to pay their full share of taxes but at a reasonable rate. If they don’t, don’t do business in the US. But it’s not the businesses that are the problems, our “politicians” have allowed the loopholes, sweetheart deals, etc. etc. etc. that has caused this problem and it will be up to us to fix it.

So, @Norquist and @Gleason, thank you for the article and a clearly articulated opinion. Don’t agree with all of it, but there’s some nuggets of truth. I read six or seven mainstream news sites on a daily basis and try to figure out things for myself. The rest of you… quit trying to brainwash the rest of us. And yes, I say it to the conservatives also. Think, discuss and vote. And if you didn’t vote, you don’t have the right to say anything.

By: AlkalineState

AlkalineState — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:42:10 +0000

Norquist is not evil. But he is a big part of why republicans keep losing. Their ideology is increasingly out of touch with reality. These are folks who pretend you can run a country like a business. But a business has the luxury of dropping loser sectors like Kentucky and Alabama, chronic underperformers.

Countries do not have that option. Well we do, but….. are we ready to hit delete on the hillbillies? I’m okay with it, but we should probably check with the locals. Bottom line is, Norquist couldn’t run a hick-town. Much less a country.

By: JL4

JL4 — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:41:46 +0000

Norquist is evil and he could work the entire rest of his life to burnish his image to no avail. His downfall is beginning now – his BFFs in Congress are throwing him under the bus. It is immensely satisfying for me to watch.

By: merko

merko — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:32:34 +0000

Norquist is the personification of self-interest.

By: Gordon2352

Gordon2352 — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:30:01 +0000

Mr. Norquist,

Since you value this country and the ideals it used to stand for so little, why don’t you do this country a favor and resign your citizenship?

By: tmc

tmc — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:17:21 +0000

I should be able to work for my state government without haveing to pay tribute to anyone. It is un-American, and mroaly wrong to think otherwise. I fully support unions and consulting firms in the private sector. NOT in the government sectors.

By: Gen

Gen — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:03:07 +0000

The only 2 things the current GOP really cares about are reducing taxes on the wealthy and increasing corporate advantages…..everything else is just a means to get those two things.

(Not to say the Democrats are any better with their lack of accountability and total inability to manage government within a reasonable budget )