Decent Elected Republican Representatives?

[dagdag]

There are several that I like. Nationally, Senator Olympia Snow in Maine comes to mind. Norton from Colorado, Christie Todd Whitman (New Jersey?). Voinovich (sorry if I butchered that) from Ohio is a class act.

Here in Houston there are two politicians that I've always respected. One is a congressman, Kevin Brady. The other has run for several offices and missed by a smidge, Rob Mosbacher. They are both respectful of differing opinions but strong for standing up for what they believe is right. I don't think you can ask for more. Kevin comes home every single week -- his family still lives here. He only flies up to DC for the sessions and then gets his hiney back home.

Kevin Brady is a good one. Pete Sessions come back home every week as well. Pete is another good one.

John McCain, C.Powell... It is a shame not to see McCain as the president though.

 

[KRCummings]

I don't pay that much attention to our reps (I know, I'm ashamed) but I do like both of our senators from Indiana. Ones a dem and ones a pub. Bayh and Lugar, have always liked them both and they don't piss me off too often.

 

[dagdag]

I don't pay that much attention to our reps (I know, I'm ashamed) but I do like both of our senators from Indiana. Ones a dem and ones a pub. Bayh and Lugar, have always liked them both and they don't piss me off too often.

did you get any response to your letters yet?

 

[tymeblind]

I don't pay that much attention to our reps (I know, I'm ashamed) but I do like both of our senators from Indiana.

Keep your eye on Senator Barack Obama of Illinois (one of only 2 black senators)
a Dem, that really really impresses me, he really has a shot to be president one day.

 

[KRCummings]

did you get any response to your letters yet?

I always do and I have been mildy appeased.
I wrote several letters to our former, deceased governor a couple years ago. They were not nice and after several responses from his lackeys I finally got one from the man himself. Then he died. I've always wondered about that.

 

[Morwen]

Who dredged this up? Well, at least there was discussion that did not involve the Zionists.

As for Barack Obama, I think he is entirely a media/Party creation, a Democratic party's attempt to create a viable black national candidate after years of neglect, and suddenly realizing the Republicans were far ahead with Powell and Rice. (No one's going to tell me Jackson let alone Sharpton were electable).

I mean what has the guy done? Nothing; he is tall and good-looking, charismatic, and he is the junior Senator from Illinois. That's about it.

 

[dagdag]

I always do and I have been mildy appeased.
I wrote several letters to our former, deceased governor a couple years ago. They were not nice and after several responses from his lackeys I finally got one from the man himself. Then he died. I've always wondered about that.

I am glad that you were satisfied with the responses. Most of the time, representatives do not see, read these letter and staffers writing on their behalf sometimes screw up real bad.

The best way to get the real man is to catch him up at town-hall meetings or during their campaigns by volunteering or if you have the funds, by attending to the fund-raisers. In some cases, the staff do not have a clue on how their congressman, governor or senator is thinking about a certain issue. They just send generic letters that would statistically satisfy most people in their district.

 

[dagdag]

Who dredged this up? Well, at least there was discussion that did not involve the Zionists.

As for Barack Obama, I think he is entirely a media/Party creation, a Democratic party's attempt to create a viable black national candidate after years of neglect, and suddenly realizing the Republicans were far ahead with Powell and Rice. (No one's going to tell me Jackson let alone Sharpton were electable).

I mean what has the guy done? Nothing; he is tall and good-looking, charismatic, and he is the junior Senator from Illinois. That's about it.

It sounds like JC Watts of Oklahoma, black republican congressman from south who was a quarter back as well. He was pushed fast and forcefully, but could not do it and retired.

In a sense we need affirmative action in the legislation as well to captivate voters. I don't see anything wrong with any party trying to lure different colors to their teams. Afterall, it is politics and whomever gets more votes do get to rule!

 

[John_Mira]

All of Em! HA! Must be rough being a loser....I mean Democrat.

 

[Morwen]

All of Em! HA! Must be rough being a loser....I mean Democrat.

Thanks for playing.

@Crete: Don't know much about JC Watts except he was one of the first blacks in the modern era to be elected as a Republican. But I'm not anywhere near Oklahoma have no idea what they do there. Perhaps they race around Prairie Schooners and murder people from Texas. All of them out there take college football far too seriously.

 

[Azwed]

All of Em! HA! Must be rough being a loser....I mean Democrat.

How long did the democrats control both houses of congress thirty or so years???

This is just a political cycle and the country will swing back towards a more centrist stance soon enough.

 

[Ham Murabi]

How long did the democrats control both houses of congress thirty or so years???

This is just a political cycle and the country will swing back towards a more centrist stance soon enough.

It might be interesting to hear about the "centrist stance" of the Democrats. What does that entail?

 

[Wrong Element]

Who dredged this up? Well, at least there was discussion that did not involve the Zionists.

As for Barack Obama, I think he is entirely a media/Party creation, a Democratic party's attempt to create a viable black national candidate after years of neglect, and suddenly realizing the Republicans were far ahead with Powell and Rice. (No one's going to tell me Jackson let alone Sharpton were electable).

I mean what has the guy done? Nothing; he is tall and good-looking, charismatic, and he is the junior Senator from Illinois. That's about it.

Thing is, all the Democrats' attempts to "create a viable black national candidate" would have meant nothing had Obama not been elected to statewide office, which has tended to be a prerequisite for consideration for the White House. But I've scarcely heard about him since the election since he can't set an agenda as a minority (no pun intended) senator.

John_Mira, thank you for posting in this thread; I now know not to ever pay attention to you again.

 

[dagdag]

Thanks for playing.

@Crete: Don't know much about JC Watts except he was one of the first blacks in the modern era to be elected as a Republican. But I'm not anywhere near Oklahoma have no idea what they do there. Perhaps they race around Prairie Schooners and murder people from Texas. All of them out there take college football far too seriously.

It is all a game for them. I must admit, it would have been a good mosaic to have different colors in there.

 

[islandman]

It might be interesting to hear about the "centrist stance" of the Democrats. What does that entail?

Excellent question.

And for that matter, is there a 'centrist stance' to the Republican party, or are they all out searching for the 'nuclear' option?

 

[tymeblind]

Who dredged this up? Well, at least there was discussion that did not involve the Zionists.

As for Barack Obama, I think he is entirely a media/Party creation, a Democratic party's attempt to create a viable black national candidate after years of neglect, and suddenly realizing the Republicans were far ahead with Powell and Rice. (No one's going to tell me Jackson let alone Sharpton were electable).

I mean what has the guy done? Nothing; he is tall and good-looking, charismatic, and he is the junior Senator from Illinois. That's about it.

I like the cut of his jib, and i have a gut feeling about him....only time well tell

 

[Guru]

I like the cut of his jib, and i have a gut feeling about him....only time well tell

Don't try to argue with Morwen tonight. Especially if it involves Flash animation or South Park.

 

[tymeblind]

Don't try to argue with Morwen tonight. Especially if it involves Flash animation or South Park.

Haha, I'll take my chances.....

 

[Morwen]

Don't try to argue with Morwen tonight. Especially if it involves Flash animation or South Park.

I'm at fault here. Most of the great political topics of the day truly do revolve around prepubescent comedy.

 

[MechaBlade]

McCain if for no other reason than he is not afraid to break away from the Republican Machine.

I like to think Colin Powell split because of the terrible things he was forced to advocate under Bush.

 

[someplace]

Excellent question.

And for that matter, is there a 'centrist stance' to the Republican party, or are they all out searching for the 'nuclear' option?

There was a large article in the Washington Post yesterday about the moderates of the Republican Party causing a lot of trouble this week by breaking away from the President's programs. It mentioned many. Seems they've been pushed way beyond their comfort zone with several administration plans and are not going quietly into the night. Wish there were more of 'em.