Comments on: When we cut off our nose to spite our face… (UPDATED)

By: Victor Chabala

Victor Chabala — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:59:58 +0000

While I will of course vote, and would prefer NOT to have Hillary or McCain in office, I would like to point out one obvious problem with having to vote for the lesser of two evils these days: The lesser of two evils is still either. IMO, even Romney would be a better president than McCain.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:01:55 +0000

I concede that judicial nominations are the real concern. But at the risk of sounding too religious, it really is all in God’s hands. I will not be forced into violating my principles.

By: Orlando

Orlando — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:58:05 +0000

I’m with Ron on this. McCain talks principles but they are his principles… not conservative principles. Actions speak louder then words and McCain’s actions have been a knife in the back to conservatives over and over again. I can’t stand Hillary either. The truth is, I’m angry about being left with this choice. Maybe Ron is right about bring back the Republican party. However, Hillary could appoint two liberal Supreme Court judges in the upcoming years setting back years of conservative progress. So, do I hold my nose and vote for McCain, don’t vote, or vote third party? If seems I lose either way.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:40:43 +0000

Afraid not Jessica. Principles matter. I don’t care how I’m view by others. I care about actually living the worldview I claim and not simply caving in every time things get tough.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:59:14 +0000

“Be careful, folks…this is what happens when we cut off our nose to spite our face: We head into a wartime election year with no clear sense of direction. This isn’t “cute.” It doesn’t make us look “feisty.” And it certainly doesn’t make us look “smart.” It just makes us look ridiculous.”

Not just ridiculous, it makes you look like democrats.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:22:20 +0000

One more thing. Orlando used the expression “lesser of two evils.” In the past that meant that neither was particularly good but one was more acceptable than the other. In this case neither is acceptable at all.

Thomas Sowell talks a lot about what he calls first stage thinking. By that he means that people, particularly politicians, tend to only look at the short term. Long term consequences, though easily predictable, are not paid any attention and when they come about are not tied to the events that caused them. I think that applies well in this case. The short term consequences may seem better with McCain but in the long run I am thoroughly convinced that he will do far more damage because he will redefine the party and conservatism will be left out in the cold. Where does that leave us? Where does that leave the country?

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:15:08 +0000

And if it wasn’t clear from the comment above, I will not vote for John McCain under any circumstances.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:14:20 +0000

I’ve written extensively on this subject and I’m with Malkin. A McCain victory will spell the end of the Republican Party as we know it. I don’t relish the thought of a Clinton presidency but that may just be what it takes to wake the Republican Party and I think that is an acceptable price to pay. The alternative is likely a return to decades of Democrat rule. On the other hand, a Clinton or Obama victory is likely to lead to an overwhelming Republican resurgence in 2012. As Rush said, it took Jimmy Carter to get Ronald Reagan!

By: Orlando

Orlando — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:46:13 +0000

Your point is well taken. However, I’m sick at the thought of having to choose between McCain of Hillary. It’s like having to choose between day old cabbage or day old spinach… neither is appealing. If push comes to shove, I’ll vote for McCain. The problem is I’m not going to be promoting him, talking him up to my neighbors, or donating to his campaign. There is a lot to be said about enthusiasm for a candidate. If troubles me to be left with a “lesser of two evils” choice.