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Originally Posted by Willravel
When Senator McCain was running, his platform was eerily similar to that of the Bush administration. And despite my not being a strong Obama supporter, I'm well aware that President Obama has shifted a lot of policies that were in place under President Bush.
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Bush was not far right, his policies were practical. McCain also is more of a centrist. Obama ran far left based on his rhetoric, even further left than Hillery Clinton. I would not have expected any President to deviate much from Bush, just like Bush did not deviate too much from Bill Clinton and him from the first Bush.
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His outreach has been entirely consistent since taking office. That's my point. The GOP should be thanking him, not (forgive me) acting like a bunch of complete idiots.
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Is his outreach sincere? I have my doubts.
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And you and the majority of the GOP likely stand apart on the whole "strong leadership" thing. If President Obama led the way I would have (decimating anyone that stood in the way of my strong leftist agenda), the GOP would have long since launched an armed revolution. You, while totally disagreeing with his policies, would at least respect him for having the fortitude to go balls to the wall.
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Bush had no problems with his agenda, even given that he "stole the election". I always say, stick with your convictions, if you have them.
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You didn't really respond to what I posted, so here it is again: when did President Obama lie or significantly exaggerate during his lecture? And didn't he really make an effort to answer even ridiculous questions as honestly as possible? How is this not transparent and bipartisan, things generally considered to be of pinnacle importance by conservatives?
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My gut tells me his whole candidacy was a lie, and now he is trying to find cover for it, including his recent meeting with Republicans. I already know "my gut" has no importance, but you asked.