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Beat him to death, or let him hang himself?

Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGB
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Rick Scott that is. It seems to me that constantly harping on this crooks misdeeds only seems to cause a heart swell of pride on the right. How about sitting back relaxing and waiting for the big stuff and not worrying about when he was caught in the metal detector with state purchased paper clips.

I'm by far no fan, but when you just beat the bejesus out of a dead horse the other side seems to rile up and close ranks.

P.S. Take a hint conservatives.

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AlphaCrab avatar
AlphaCrabBeach Fanatic
#21
Rick Scott that is. It seems to me that constantly harping on this crooks misdeeds only seems to cause a heart swell of pride on the right. How about sitting back relaxing and waiting for the big stuff and not worrying about when he was caught in the metal detector with state purchased paper clips.

I'm by far no fan, but when you just beat the bejesus out of a dead horse the other side seems to rile up and close ranks.

P.S. Take a hint conservatives.


I agree. If Sarah Palin is the "Snooky" of national politics, than Rick Scott is "The Situation" of state politics, and a bad one at that. He also just look a bit crazy to me....:idontno:
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGBAuthor
#3
I agree. If Sarah Palin is the "Snooky" of national politics, than Rick Scott is "The Situation" of state politics, and a bad one at that. He also just look a bit crazy to me....:idontno:

Yes, like Skeletor on crack.
30ashopper avatar
30ashopperSoWal Insider
#4
My guess is he ends up being as beloved as Jeb was, goes a full two terms, but steps down in his second to run for the VP slot w/Jeb in 2016. 😀 Man, wouldn't that drive the liberals tazy!
Geo avatar
GeoBeach Fanatic
#5
Bush/Scott versus Clinton/?

Who will be her Veep?
beachmouse avatar
beachmouseBeach Fanatic
#6
My crystal ball says he faces an unexpectedly tough re-election campaign from Pam Bondi, who runs on a platform that a significant increase in Florida crime rates is the result of Scott being 'soft on crime'.
30ashopper avatar
30ashopperSoWal Insider
#7
Bush/Scott versus Clinton/?

Who will be her Veep?

My crystal ball isn't clear enough to make a prediction on another Clinton run. She'd be over 70 by then, seems a little unlikely.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGBAuthor
#8
My crystal ball isn't clear enough to make a prediction on another Clinton run. She'd be over 70 by then, seems a little unlikely.

She's done as far as running for President. Although there is a group of loons that are still wanting her to run in 2012. :roll:
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#9
Quite a few of my Republican friends feel like the got a raw deal twice- having to vote for this guy, and now feeling responsible for him now that he is in office. My Kentucky friends were amazed that he was even allowed to run for governor, much less win, just as I was amazed that Rand Paul ran and won in KY. Man, it's a crazy ol' world!
DuneAHH avatar
DuneAHHBeach Fanatic
#10
Quite a few of my Republican friends feel like the got a raw deal twice- having to vote for this guy, and now feeling responsible for him now that he is in office. My Kentucky friends were amazed that he was even allowed to run for governor, much less win, just as I was amazed that Rand Paul ran and won in KY. Man, it's a crazy ol' world!

That sounds like Stockholm Syndrome!

No matter what one's party affiliation, there is always choice of voice. Even if it comes down to a "Spongebob Square Pants" write-in.
Bob avatar
BobSoWal Insider
#11
My guess is he ends up being as beloved as Jeb was, goes a full two terms, but steps down in his second to run for the VP slot w/Jeb in 2016. 😀 Man, wouldn't that drive the liberals tazy!
tell us how jebbie's wife imported jewelry, or just give us some quick bios on his kids.
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#12
That sounds like Stockholm Syndrome!

No matter what one's party affiliation, there is always choice of voice. Even if it comes down to a "Spongebob Square Pants" write-in.

Yes, for some. But for the many people who vote straight party ticket, well, somehow they think that is OK.

For the record, I have never voted a straight party ticket in my life.
DuneAHH avatar
DuneAHHBeach Fanatic
#13
Yes, for some. But for the many people who vote straight party ticket, well, somehow they think that is OK.

For the record, I have never voted a straight party ticket in my life.

Except, as evidenced by your mentioned friends, some of whom are now feeling regret for having felt obliged to vote "their party affiliation"?
That can be OK... because sometimes those 'admitted regrets' can turn out to be real turning points. My 2000 'W' vote turned out that way for me. Not initially (i.e. directly following 9/11) but over time and in the end result... absolutely. Even in hindsight I would not have voted for Gore, but it is when I actively started seeking viable alternatives to the D-n-R.

I won't say I have NEVER voted straight party in my life... but not in 'memorable' history. 2010 was the first year that there was one particular race where I couldn't find a single candidate I could feel comfortable voting for, regardless of party or NPA. And yes, in that race, I did a ridiculous write-in on personal principle alone... so there would be no mistaking that I didn't just "miss" filling in a dot.
(as if anybody looks at or gives a $heeit about ballot write-ins anyway:roll🙂.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGBAuthor
#14
Except, as evidenced by your mentioned friends, some of whom are now feeling regret for having felt obliged to vote "their party affiliation"?
That can be OK... because sometimes those 'admitted regrets' can turn out to be real turning points. My 2000 'W' vote turned out that way for me. Not initially (i.e. directly following 9/11) but over time and in the end result... absolutely. Even in hindsight I would not have voted for Gore, but it is when I actively started seeking viable alternatives to the D-n-R.

I won't say I have NEVER voted straight party in my life... but not in 'memorable' history. 2010 was the first year that there was one particular race where I couldn't find a single candidate I could feel comfortable voting for, regardless of party or NPA. And yes, in that race, I did a ridiculous write-in on personal principle alone... so there would be no mistaking that I didn't just "miss" filling in a dot.
(as if anybody looks at or gives a $heeit about ballot write-ins anyway:roll🙂.

They do in Alaska. ;-)
GoodWitch58Beach Fanatic
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DuneAHH avatar
DuneAHHBeach Fanatic
#16
They do in Alaska. ;-)

Sorry I don't really understand :blush:
'cuz for the last few years I admit to 'hitting the ignore button' on poor Alaska. There's a grating shrillness that's been emanating from up there that makes my ears hurt.
I do enjoy Tina Fey 😀
Andy A avatar
Andy ABeach Fanatic
#17
Except, as evidenced by your mentioned friends, some of whom are now feeling regret for having felt obliged to vote "their party affiliation"?
That can be OK... because sometimes those 'admitted regrets' can turn out to be real turning points. My 2000 'W' vote turned out that way for me. Not initially (i.e. directly following 9/11) but over time and in the end result... absolutely. Even in hindsight I would not have voted for Gore, but it is when I actively started seeking viable alternatives to the D-n-R.

I won't say I have NEVER voted straight party in my life... but not in 'memorable' history. 2010 was the first year that there was one particular race where I couldn't find a single candidate I could feel comfortable voting for, regardless of party or NPA. And yes, in that race, I did a ridiculous write-in on personal principle alone... so there would be no mistaking that I didn't just "miss" filling in a dot.
(as if anybody looks at or gives a $heeit about ballot write-ins anyway:roll🙂.
It really doesn't matter if others care about ballot write-ins or not. You did and you stood by your principles. For that, you are to be commended and admired whether one agrees with them or not.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGBAuthor
#18
Sorry I don't really understand :blush:
'cuz for the last few years I admit to 'hitting the ignore button' on poor Alaska. There's a grating shrillness that's been emanating from up there that makes my ears hurt.
I do enjoy Tina Fey 😀

Actually it had nothing to do with Caribou Barbie, but rather the Alaskan Senator who won with a write-in campaign after losing the primary. First time it had been done on that scale and at that level in current history.

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