"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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How's yer boy doin' on Rasmussen?

41. He's polling almost exactly the same among Democrats and Independents.
Almost all of the drop is among Republicans (dropping from 86% approval to
70% approval)...which means it's retaliation over the UAE deal. The only
other time he fell that low among Republicans was with the Miers
nomination...and he quickly rebounded strongly from that mistake.

When the fireworks start with Iran, the reasons for the Dubai deal will
become apparent...and all will be forgiven. (Hint: Strait of Hormuz, Tunb
islands, and protecting the shipping channel)

On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 01:57:04 +0000, NOYB wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
How's yer boy doin' on Rasmussen?

41. He's polling almost exactly the same among Democrats and
Independents. Almost all of the drop is among Republicans (dropping from
86% approval to 70% approval)...which means it's retaliation over the UAE
deal. The only other time he fell that low among Republicans was with the
Miers nomination...and he quickly rebounded strongly from that mistake.

Just curious, what do you think a Cheney indictment will do to Bush's
numbers? Remember Fitzgerald?



When the fireworks start with Iran, the reasons for the Dubai deal will
become apparent...and all will be forgiven. (Hint: Strait of Hormuz, Tunb
islands, and protecting the shipping channel)

You are the eternal optimist. Here's an interesting read for you:

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200412/fallows

"thunder" wrote in message
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On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 01:57:04 +0000, NOYB wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
How's yer boy doin' on Rasmussen?

41. He's polling almost exactly the same among Democrats and
Independents. Almost all of the drop is among Republicans (dropping from
86% approval to 70% approval)...which means it's retaliation over the UAE
deal. The only other time he fell that low among Republicans was with
the
Miers nomination...and he quickly rebounded strongly from that mistake.

Just curious, what do you think a Cheney indictment will do to Bush's
numbers? Remember Fitzgerald?

I'm hoping Cheney steps down, so that Bush can appoint a VP who will be the
frontrunner for the Republican nominee in 2008. Perhaps Jeb. ;-)





When the fireworks start with Iran, the reasons for the Dubai deal will
become apparent...and all will be forgiven. (Hint: Strait of Hormuz,
Tunb
islands, and protecting the shipping channel)

You are the eternal optimist. Here's an interesting read for you:

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200412/fallows



Thanks.

But as the article says: "You can never assume that just because a
government knows something is unviable, it won't go ahead and do it."

As unattractive as the options are, they're still better than a nuclear
Iran.

"NOYB" wrote in message
ink.net...

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
How's yer boy doin' on Rasmussen?

41. He's polling almost exactly the same among Democrats and
Independents. Almost all of the drop is among Republicans (dropping from
86% approval to 70% approval)...which means it's retaliation over the UAE
deal. The only other time he fell that low among Republicans was with the
Miers nomination...and he quickly rebounded strongly from that mistake.

When the fireworks start with Iran, the reasons for the Dubai deal will
become apparent...and all will be forgiven. (Hint: Strait of Hormuz, Tunb
islands, and protecting the shipping channel)

Krause heard this a couple of hours ago!

"thunder" wrote in message
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On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 01:57:04 +0000, NOYB wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
How's yer boy doin' on Rasmussen?

41. He's polling almost exactly the same among Democrats and
Independents. Almost all of the drop is among Republicans (dropping from
86% approval to 70% approval)...which means it's retaliation over the UAE
deal. The only other time he fell that low among Republicans was with
the
Miers nomination...and he quickly rebounded strongly from that mistake.

Just curious, what do you think a Cheney indictment will do to Bush's
numbers? Remember Fitzgerald?

Cheney is not getting indicted. Fitzgerald has screwed up the case so bad
that it will linger until GWB leaves office and then a "report" will be
issued condeming some in the Bush administration.


When the fireworks start with Iran, the reasons for the Dubai deal will
become apparent...and all will be forgiven. (Hint: Strait of Hormuz,
Tunb
islands, and protecting the shipping channel)

You are the eternal optimist. Here's an interesting read for you:

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200412/fallows

On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 02:38:45 +0000, NOYB wrote:


http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200412/fallows



Thanks.

Yeah, I found it quite interesting, and probably, somewhat accurate as to
how these decisions are made.

But as the article says: "You can never assume that just because a
government knows something is unviable, it won't go ahead and do it."

As unattractive as the options are, they're still better than a nuclear
Iran.

IMO, our President just left an even greater threat, Pakistan. Dr. Khan
has already done tremendous damage.

http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/?040308fa_fact

And, perhaps, we, ourselves, are not without blame.

http://www.counterpunch.org/hallinan02032006.html

"NOYB" wrote in message
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I'm hoping Cheney steps down, so that Bush can appoint a VP who will be
the frontrunner for the Republican nominee in 2008. Perhaps Jeb. ;-)



It's really a shame that Jeb's chances have been basically destroyed, at
least for 2008, because of the current POTUS. While in Florida for the past
4 winters I became very impressed with his capabilities and performance as
Governor. He's bright, articulate, and down to earth.

RCE

"RCE" wrote in message
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"NOYB" wrote in message
ink.net...


I'm hoping Cheney steps down, so that Bush can appoint a VP who will be
the frontrunner for the Republican nominee in 2008. Perhaps Jeb. ;-)



It's really a shame that Jeb's chances have been basically destroyed, at
least for 2008, because of the current POTUS. While in Florida for the
past 4 winters I became very impressed with his capabilities and
performance as Governor. He's bright, articulate, and down to earth.


He's also fluent in Spanish and married to a Mexican woman, which are huge
advantages when trying to lure the fastest-growing demographic group in the
country: hispanics.

His son, George P., will be very successful in politics.