Since I definitely have a political position in this current election, and have not hesitated to go on, at length (and even longer), about it, it's probably only fair to offer up a dissenting viewpoint.
Submitted for your entertainment, and possibly as an inspiration to get out there and vote (though for whom might not be what Mr. Walsh thinks), a different view on what this election is all about.
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Michael Walsh writes on NRO: Conservatives have a rare opportunity tomorrow to do something they signally failed to do in the landslide elections of 1972 and 1984: finish the job. Nixon’s victory was …
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The historical revisionism is breathtaking.
That's a pretty extreme version of that side, IMO.
I expect (hope) you're right, +Andrew Eva. But one worth bringing up, I think.
Perhaps. it might just be me, but I'm so exhausted of listening to the extremes of both sides being touted as "the main talking points" when most folks I talk to, when pressed for their personal beliefs as opposed to the candidates, talk about something that is very far away from both of the "sides" in this race.
Honestly, I'm so glad this election is almost over. Unfortunately, I think we will all lose regardless of the victor, which is kind of depressing.
+Andrew Eva I'm not sure you're right. When I talk to people who are supporting Obama, support seems grudging and occasionally born out of opposition to Republican stances on social issues. Republicans, on the other hand, seem less supportive of Romney and more opposed to an Obama/Democrat caricature: the empty chair, which has been labeled as fascist, communist, and everything in between. If this is representation of modern Conservatives is inaccurate, I'm having trouble seeing the difference.
And I'll note this is not some off-kilter fringe/extremist website. The National Review is a major "thoughtful" conservative publication. Michael Walsh writes columns there multiple times / week.
Walsh's opinions are more erudite and reactionary than most of the Republicans I know (to talk politics with), but I think he's not an extremist as far as the conservative intelligentsia, and his basic themes can be heard echoed in a lot of "Obama? Well, he's a Marxist" man-on-the-street interviews.
+Gary Roth what your saying rings true to me. But I interpret that as being in the middle of the two sides as opposed to agreeing with either.
It never ceases to amaze me just how self-delusional some Republicans can be.
If I may suggest, go out and find the rational Republicans, they do exist, Talk To Them. we need them back.
They certainly exist, but i don't think you will get them back until there are more moderate candidates. Which is ironic because Obama if not all that extreme.