The simple truth is that we currently have three political parties here in the (formerly) United States: democrats, republicans and Trump. Trump actually far outnumbers the republicans, and is pretty close to the democrats, but he needs to convert more republicans in order to implement his policies once elected. The sad truth is that republicans don't want Trump to usurp their positions in government, which has long afforded them with lavish lifestyles and perquisites of power that we mere citizens do not share. I am not the first, nor will I be the last to say that republicans prefer being the party out-of-power, since that enables them to vacuum up and distribute to their friends and supporters their share of all the tax money the the democrats are happy to raise but claim not to be responsible. They cry, "See, we didn't want to raise your taxes, but those nasty democrats made us to it. So please send us more contributions so we can fight those rascals!" I have a friend who sits in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. When I ask him why he never seems to get any meaningful legislation into the hopper, he laughs and says it is because he can't raise enough money for the party leaders to pay attention to him. It's that simple; money is power. And power enables the raising and distribution of money. A very circular phenomenon, and the circle is forever closed to anyone not already in power. These republicans hate Trump because the Trump Party means to dislodge them from their sinecures and replace them. The questions are whether it is possible, and if possible, will it make any real difference or will Lord Acton's dictum hold sway?
Excellent points, Steve. I totally agree with you and I think it's basically like this in all Western liberal democracies. The politicians couldn't care less about what voters want. Voters only get to participate once every couple of years, who cares what they want? (sarc)
Thanks for the best short lesson on the “do nothing” Republicans I have ever read. I learned something that never coagulated for me, but did after reading this post.
Would Trump ever consider using this as a short monologue in his rallies to expose the RINOs and Never-Trumpers? I’ve heard him tell the parable of the snake 3 or 4 times in his rallies. He just did it again in the Bronx. It’s getting old. How about the parable of the “Do Nothing RINO”?
This post needs to be Trumps parable at his next rally with a shout-out to Steve.
Brilliant and sobering analysis, Mr. Surber. Are you sure you were a journalist in your previous life, or is that a recurring nightmare? You seem awfully insightful, logical, to have been a journalist.
EOD Mom : Thank you for raising a brave patriot!
I agree w your assessment of the survey. I admire them both.
Of those two, I believe only one possesses the rare courage to stand up to the totalitarian cult every time, no matter what.
So, even tho I often disagree with aspects of his advocacy, I salute his unwavering adherence to principle and I therefore, vote for Rand Paul!
Thank you - we are in (daily) awe of our Marine. I talked to him last night and he told me some of what he’s working on. He’s raising some spectacular children. We are wondrously blessed.
I admire Paul’s brain power and always clear analysis of issues, but admire most that he’s one of the few in politics who has always worked for a living and has an actual day job that he excels at and cares deeply about.
Don, I think your premise is wrong. You are assuming that the polls are correct. In fact it is clear that the polling has always been Psy-ops. I think the deep state realizes they cannot win the presidency with a bumbling ratard. There only move besides assassination, which is unlikely, is to fix the Senate and house races. These poles are just being used at this point to get the public to believe that the Republican senate candidates are actually losing. Lake has issues but she’s not running in Massachusetts. She is not that unpopular in mostly red Arizona. It’s all a fix! FJB
The world has changed, and the Republican Party hasn’t changed with it. The “leadership “ is always—literally—fighting the last war.
They are like Harry and Meghan- pretending to represent our interests, but really just grifting and cosplaying and preening. Their credibility bank is severely overdrawn.
Agree, the RINO's are in their death spiral, just like the Left. Neither really realizes it. They just think the problem is Trump. The real problem is, the rug has been pulled out from under both of them, as their ideology has been exposed as extremely destructive.
Neither is going to be able to "put the genie back in the bottle".
I don't think Lake is dead meat. And even if she is, I'd rather be dead meat in this world and have a life in heaven than vice versa. We are supposed to stand up for what is right (not killing babies sounds right to me) even when it is not popular. If we do, God will be with us and then who can stand against us? If we aren't willing to stand up, God will give us the government we deserve. Hence our current situation.
Correct. Killing babies has become religion for women. Especially for the affluent white women who hold an awful large stake in the destruction of western civilization.
Don’t forget 40% of black pregnancies (and up to 60% in some blue cities) ending in abortion. And it’s not just the women. The baby-daddies don’t want to lose that “right” either.
Verily, verily. That is what bothered me so much about Obama. Just when I thought we'd come so far from the Lunch Counter Sit-ins, I realizes what Pappy meant by we bought a pig-in-a-poke.
If Trump gets elected without a Republican majority in BOTH HOUSES this pen and a phone crap can get undone as quickly as it was done.
The policies that Trump advocates need to be codified in law so the pen and the phone are relegated to what they are.. a pen and a phone just like almost everyone has in their homes.
Biden has proven that laws and even our Constitution mean little these days. All one needs is a tyrant for president, a willing stooge heading the DOJ that's willing to not pursue criminals while arresting political opponents, and an impotent Supreme Court.
She comes from the rich, old Southern family, and believes in the "establishment", same as Roberts and sometimes Kavanaugh.
Actually, the Dem appointed judge, who doesn't know what a woman is, comes out in rulings more along the lines of listening to the peoples' arguments, rather than the government's establishment arguments.
Great poll question. At least 2 choices where voters would have a chance at 1 - knowing what point the leader was making and 2 - have a shot at influencing policy.
Pray for a Trump over Biden landslide that will make Reagan’s landslide over Carter look like a narrow victory. And while you’re at it, do everything in your power to defeat the scourge of any election: mail-in ballots. Let’s get Trump in then work on getting rid of another scourge: RINOs.
Great analysis of a sad situation with another glaring example being DeWhine wanting a special session to put FJB on the ballot.Rinos always act as the hind most part of the dem/socialist mascot in that they have no idea of how to lead.PDJT is a leader with a proven record and now is the time for the RNC to get to work undoing the damage of R.R.McD.Poll got a bit gnarlier but Kennedy or Paul would be an ocean of improvement.Anyone but the announced three current seekers.Rock on to a MAGA 2024 win.
On the poll. Paul and Kennedy are comfortable challenging the status quo. I'll take either but neither has a chance for the same reason. *** Don is pointing out the truism that all politics are local. Pundits focus on the macro, i.e., national, picture, when the real fights are found at the micro level, i.e., within individual races. Pundits begin with the premise "The People are unhappy with Biden policies and should be voting out the Dems" that have implemented those policies. The pundits are correct only to the extent they propose rational action. News Flash: Those limited information voters (the vast majority) are not rational big picture beings. Limited information voters complain about the presidents and national polices but they vote for "their guy," their local reps and senators. What those reps and senators contribute to state or national problems and solutions are usually irrelevant. Likeability and image are more important to reelection chances than what the politician actually contributes to the voter's wellbeing. If the politician is a Dem, the more corrupt he/she is, the more likely they will be reelected. I don't need to provide a list of examples, do I?
One thing is certain, if this country is fortunate enough to elect DJT it won’t matter if the House falls to the evil party. He will immediately be impeached for whatever, exactly as happened after Republicans lost the House in 2018. Even if we don’t win the Senate, as long as a new Republican leader is not the Turtle we should be ok. After all, DJT like Obama/Biden has a phone and a pen!
WADR, Don, I truly believe that the Senate will actually be better for the Republicans than the polls currently indicate. Not by much, but I think they'll pick up a couple of seats.
Usually enjoy Mr.Surber with my am coffee. Almost equally enjoy the comments. Yeah it's hard to believe he was a journalist! Along with the clusterfuck nation. interesting that a large percentage of those in the congress are lawyers, always reminds me of that old joke of what's the definition of a crying shame, a busload of lawyers going of a cliff with a couple of empty seats...The incredulous amount of money these bastards end up with is outstanding at the end of their lives,it would be really nice if they ended up being paid for the stellar job performance, but nooooooo it's all about the graft, the power and corruption. It is so powerful that everyone of these bastards cannot let it go, not one of them can even think of spending the remaining years on this rock in some kind of semi blissful retirement smelling the flowers and watching the hummingbirds. Their only thoughts are how in the hell do we bend the entire John Q. Public over and screw them them until their assholes are bleeding.The solution is simple, anyone in the congress has no more than eight years, same as the POTUS. Maybe our framers screwed the pooch on that one, they did a great job on almost everything else.
The simple truth is that we currently have three political parties here in the (formerly) United States: democrats, republicans and Trump. Trump actually far outnumbers the republicans, and is pretty close to the democrats, but he needs to convert more republicans in order to implement his policies once elected. The sad truth is that republicans don't want Trump to usurp their positions in government, which has long afforded them with lavish lifestyles and perquisites of power that we mere citizens do not share. I am not the first, nor will I be the last to say that republicans prefer being the party out-of-power, since that enables them to vacuum up and distribute to their friends and supporters their share of all the tax money the the democrats are happy to raise but claim not to be responsible. They cry, "See, we didn't want to raise your taxes, but those nasty democrats made us to it. So please send us more contributions so we can fight those rascals!" I have a friend who sits in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. When I ask him why he never seems to get any meaningful legislation into the hopper, he laughs and says it is because he can't raise enough money for the party leaders to pay attention to him. It's that simple; money is power. And power enables the raising and distribution of money. A very circular phenomenon, and the circle is forever closed to anyone not already in power. These republicans hate Trump because the Trump Party means to dislodge them from their sinecures and replace them. The questions are whether it is possible, and if possible, will it make any real difference or will Lord Acton's dictum hold sway?
Excellent points, Steve. I totally agree with you and I think it's basically like this in all Western liberal democracies. The politicians couldn't care less about what voters want. Voters only get to participate once every couple of years, who cares what they want? (sarc)
Think it is Democrats, RINO's and Trump.
Keep it simple: Uniparty and Trump.
Thanks for the best short lesson on the “do nothing” Republicans I have ever read. I learned something that never coagulated for me, but did after reading this post.
Would Trump ever consider using this as a short monologue in his rallies to expose the RINOs and Never-Trumpers? I’ve heard him tell the parable of the snake 3 or 4 times in his rallies. He just did it again in the Bronx. It’s getting old. How about the parable of the “Do Nothing RINO”?
This post needs to be Trumps parable at his next rally with a shout-out to Steve.
I like the snake story. It's true. What would be the point of his dissing Republicans? Nothing.
It would properly place the RINOs in the Uniparty as enemies - which they are - who would never vote for Trump.
Perhaps when he tells the snake story again he can say the uniparty - including the RINOs - are the snake.
there's your problem lady......
Brilliant and sobering analysis, Mr. Surber. Are you sure you were a journalist in your previous life, or is that a recurring nightmare? You seem awfully insightful, logical, to have been a journalist.
EOD Mom : Thank you for raising a brave patriot!
I agree w your assessment of the survey. I admire them both.
Of those two, I believe only one possesses the rare courage to stand up to the totalitarian cult every time, no matter what.
So, even tho I often disagree with aspects of his advocacy, I salute his unwavering adherence to principle and I therefore, vote for Rand Paul!
Thank you - we are in (daily) awe of our Marine. I talked to him last night and he told me some of what he’s working on. He’s raising some spectacular children. We are wondrously blessed.
I admire Paul’s brain power and always clear analysis of issues, but admire most that he’s one of the few in politics who has always worked for a living and has an actual day job that he excels at and cares deeply about.
Facts with good evidence. But I do love it when Kennedy burns'em alive. That, as they'd in church, "Is his gift in the Body."
Kennedy is very smart and talented, however he is part of the Uni-Party; like it or not.
They pretend not to know things and love their silos since it gives them cover.
As much as I enjoy his verbal burns , I’d much rather he burn ‘em alive with his votes.
Don, I think your premise is wrong. You are assuming that the polls are correct. In fact it is clear that the polling has always been Psy-ops. I think the deep state realizes they cannot win the presidency with a bumbling ratard. There only move besides assassination, which is unlikely, is to fix the Senate and house races. These poles are just being used at this point to get the public to believe that the Republican senate candidates are actually losing. Lake has issues but she’s not running in Massachusetts. She is not that unpopular in mostly red Arizona. It’s all a fix! FJB
The world has changed, and the Republican Party hasn’t changed with it. The “leadership “ is always—literally—fighting the last war.
They are like Harry and Meghan- pretending to represent our interests, but really just grifting and cosplaying and preening. Their credibility bank is severely overdrawn.
True but Trump and MAGA is winning and we should rejoice and recognize that destroying the enemy within takes awhile.
He will have to bring in MAGA folks, as the RINO's Uniparty is split and dying off or tossed aside.
Agree, the RINO's are in their death spiral, just like the Left. Neither really realizes it. They just think the problem is Trump. The real problem is, the rug has been pulled out from under both of them, as their ideology has been exposed as extremely destructive.
Neither is going to be able to "put the genie back in the bottle".
I don't think Lake is dead meat. And even if she is, I'd rather be dead meat in this world and have a life in heaven than vice versa. We are supposed to stand up for what is right (not killing babies sounds right to me) even when it is not popular. If we do, God will be with us and then who can stand against us? If we aren't willing to stand up, God will give us the government we deserve. Hence our current situation.
Correct. Killing babies has become religion for women. Especially for the affluent white women who hold an awful large stake in the destruction of western civilization.
Don’t forget 40% of black pregnancies (and up to 60% in some blue cities) ending in abortion. And it’s not just the women. The baby-daddies don’t want to lose that “right” either.
Ah yes, the AWFLs. They are at the forefront of the destruction.
Verily, verily. That is what bothered me so much about Obama. Just when I thought we'd come so far from the Lunch Counter Sit-ins, I realizes what Pappy meant by we bought a pig-in-a-poke.
If Trump gets elected without a Republican majority in BOTH HOUSES this pen and a phone crap can get undone as quickly as it was done.
The policies that Trump advocates need to be codified in law so the pen and the phone are relegated to what they are.. a pen and a phone just like almost everyone has in their homes.
Biden has proven that laws and even our Constitution mean little these days. All one needs is a tyrant for president, a willing stooge heading the DOJ that's willing to not pursue criminals while arresting political opponents, and an impotent Supreme Court.
Speaking of SCOTUS, am I the only one who doesn't trust A C-B?
I think she's David Souter in drag.
She comes from the rich, old Southern family, and believes in the "establishment", same as Roberts and sometimes Kavanaugh.
Actually, the Dem appointed judge, who doesn't know what a woman is, comes out in rulings more along the lines of listening to the peoples' arguments, rather than the government's establishment arguments.
Interesting....
Great poll question. At least 2 choices where voters would have a chance at 1 - knowing what point the leader was making and 2 - have a shot at influencing policy.
Agree. I voted for Kennedy, but I'd personally prefer Rand Paul. I just don't know if the sloth Repubs would respect him enough to let him lead.
Kennedy is great at making idiots look even more idiotic during senate hearings, but he doesn’t always vote the way he should. I voted for Rand Paul.
He votes like a RINO!
Pray for a Trump over Biden landslide that will make Reagan’s landslide over Carter look like a narrow victory. And while you’re at it, do everything in your power to defeat the scourge of any election: mail-in ballots. Let’s get Trump in then work on getting rid of another scourge: RINOs.
Rand Paul has been the only decent senator from Kentucky in over a dozen years.
Great analysis of a sad situation with another glaring example being DeWhine wanting a special session to put FJB on the ballot.Rinos always act as the hind most part of the dem/socialist mascot in that they have no idea of how to lead.PDJT is a leader with a proven record and now is the time for the RNC to get to work undoing the damage of R.R.McD.Poll got a bit gnarlier but Kennedy or Paul would be an ocean of improvement.Anyone but the announced three current seekers.Rock on to a MAGA 2024 win.
Love this sentence:
"Rinos always act as the hind most part of the dem/socialist mascot in that they have no idea of how to lead."
RINOS: The ass's ass.
On the poll. Paul and Kennedy are comfortable challenging the status quo. I'll take either but neither has a chance for the same reason. *** Don is pointing out the truism that all politics are local. Pundits focus on the macro, i.e., national, picture, when the real fights are found at the micro level, i.e., within individual races. Pundits begin with the premise "The People are unhappy with Biden policies and should be voting out the Dems" that have implemented those policies. The pundits are correct only to the extent they propose rational action. News Flash: Those limited information voters (the vast majority) are not rational big picture beings. Limited information voters complain about the presidents and national polices but they vote for "their guy," their local reps and senators. What those reps and senators contribute to state or national problems and solutions are usually irrelevant. Likeability and image are more important to reelection chances than what the politician actually contributes to the voter's wellbeing. If the politician is a Dem, the more corrupt he/she is, the more likely they will be reelected. I don't need to provide a list of examples, do I?
Cornyn was your throw away vote. Right?
I C he got a couple of tongue in cheek votes. What a loser.
Yep. I couldn't think of anything clever.
IMO, that was clever!
🤮
Cornyn needs to be primaried
True, but it won't happen – the Texas state GOP is as corrupt as the day is long.
It played dirty to shut down Col. West's campaign to lead it.
Post birth aborted post haste !
One thing is certain, if this country is fortunate enough to elect DJT it won’t matter if the House falls to the evil party. He will immediately be impeached for whatever, exactly as happened after Republicans lost the House in 2018. Even if we don’t win the Senate, as long as a new Republican leader is not the Turtle we should be ok. After all, DJT like Obama/Biden has a phone and a pen!
Maybe Trump could turn the table and have a refurbished Injustice Department prosecute Biden.
But Trump will not be allowed to act as a Dictator. Only Dems can do that. You know, because they are saving Democracy and stuff...
WADR, Don, I truly believe that the Senate will actually be better for the Republicans than the polls currently indicate. Not by much, but I think they'll pick up a couple of seats.
Abortion is not a right, and should be left to each state.
I personally am against it and do not want to pay for it through my taxes.
If people want abortions... they should have the option, and they should pay for it themselves.
I never understood how killing a little innocent baby is fine but killing an evil adult can send you to jail.
Amen Ep.
You can add "animal abuse" to your list.
Usually enjoy Mr.Surber with my am coffee. Almost equally enjoy the comments. Yeah it's hard to believe he was a journalist! Along with the clusterfuck nation. interesting that a large percentage of those in the congress are lawyers, always reminds me of that old joke of what's the definition of a crying shame, a busload of lawyers going of a cliff with a couple of empty seats...The incredulous amount of money these bastards end up with is outstanding at the end of their lives,it would be really nice if they ended up being paid for the stellar job performance, but nooooooo it's all about the graft, the power and corruption. It is so powerful that everyone of these bastards cannot let it go, not one of them can even think of spending the remaining years on this rock in some kind of semi blissful retirement smelling the flowers and watching the hummingbirds. Their only thoughts are how in the hell do we bend the entire John Q. Public over and screw them them until their assholes are bleeding.The solution is simple, anyone in the congress has no more than eight years, same as the POTUS. Maybe our framers screwed the pooch on that one, they did a great job on almost everything else.
"...what's the definition of a crying shame, a busload of lawyers going of a cliff with a couple of empty seats..."
Change "lawyers" to "politicians" and it's even more relevant. Although they're usually one in the same.