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Agnosticsherbet

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13. It won't matter if it is Hillary or Warren, or which Democrat that runs.
Wed Nov 6, 2013, 12:26 PM
Nov 2013

The business interests of the BBB and other of their stripe noticed that the Teaparty doesn't give a damn about oiling the wheels of business and keeping the money flowing. They are deeply ideological and believe they can go back to a system that never existed, and once back there it will be all sweetness and light and everyone will pledge allegiance to the lords prayer in school and it will be a White Christian nation run by and for white Christian men, and none of those gay folk will be able to challenge the manhood of an upstanding heterosexual male.

As an agnostic, I don't believe in the PTB.

Absolutely right. The msm portrays him as a moderate, and he isn't. lostincalifornia Nov 2013 #1
Compared to some crazies out there, he is. GOP's norm has shifted. hooverville29 Nov 2013 #5
Yup. And they will have no problem getting right behind him once the Teahadists fall by the wayside. truebrit71 Nov 2013 #24
Quite right. cali Nov 2013 #2
Romney had the advantage of the teahadists splitting their vote among multiple choices scheming daemons Nov 2013 #9
Republican business groups are marshaling the money to challenge the Teaparty. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #12
Cruz gets the VP bone exboyfil Nov 2013 #34
Will the Teahadists split their votes in the 2016 primaries like they did in 2012? LonePirate Nov 2013 #3
He's far too abrasive & doesn't have the temperment for the job. pacalo Nov 2013 #4
No, Christie can pretend to be the nice guy when he wants to. backscatter712 Nov 2013 #22
Unfortunately, people like that about him. See him as down to earth and folksy bowens43 Nov 2013 #37
I expect he will win if the PTB can't make a deal with Hillary librechik Nov 2013 #6
It won't matter if it is Hillary or Warren, or which Democrat that runs. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #13
I didn't either, until I started reading Peter Dale Scott's books. librechik Nov 2013 #17
I will check out his books. n/t Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #25
just wait until warrior1 Nov 2013 #7
He would be dangerous in a general election.... But getting there would be hard for him. scheming daemons Nov 2013 #8
You make an excellent point etherealtruth Nov 2013 #38
If it's Christie vs. Clinton, it's going to be a nasty brawl, but one I won't be TwilightGardener Nov 2013 #10
Depends who the running mate is. Initech Nov 2013 #48
He has not been nationally vetted. Heard there is some book out or some information that libdem4life Nov 2013 #11
That may be true, and I am sure that vested interest (Bush Clan) Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #14
Agreed. Jeb may think it's "his turn" and he's the one that concerns me the most. He's got the libdem4life Nov 2013 #21
He also has a last name that is poison exboyfil Nov 2013 #36
I don't know...a lot of Dems got on that bus, as well. Don't believe the fat lady has sung just yet libdem4life Nov 2013 #43
Of course he can win, just like Romney and McCain could have won. But they didn't win. StevieM Nov 2013 #15
Exit polling has him losing to Hillary by 7 points IN NJ! 6000eliot Nov 2013 #16
Here's a snapshot of Christie's wonderful leadership in NJ: Beacool Nov 2013 #18
Killed off an already in progress ...multi-billion dollar rail tunnel Historic NY Nov 2013 #35
That was one of the first things that he did when he took office. Beacool Nov 2013 #40
I know lots of people, engineers, etc that lost their jobs when this sunk......... Historic NY Nov 2013 #44
I know............ Beacool Nov 2013 #46
Christie + Rubio ticket wins. Hell Hath No Fury Nov 2013 #19
That's entirely possible. HappyMe Nov 2013 #20
Christy will have a better shot for the presidency if Democrats keep badmouthing Hillary. Auntie Bush Nov 2013 #23
It doesn't have anything to do with badmouthing (or criticizing) Hillary Clinton. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #28
In 1976 everyone said Reagan never stood a chance at the white house. last1standing Nov 2013 #26
The generational shift didn't happen in 2010 because it didn't show up to vote in a non-presidential Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #29
Whatever the reason, republicans do still win, whether we want to believe it or not. last1standing Nov 2013 #30
Prep the Tafttub. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #27
I think the opositon reaserach will find dirt other than that in the bathtub ring. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #31
Well, they didn't have Mr. Plinkett running opposition research back then. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #32
Churches DonCoquixote Nov 2013 #33
the true face of Chris Christie napkinz Nov 2013 #39
So what your are saying that he is the "Business as Usual" candidate. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #41
There is a great post elsewhere about New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (R), as a possible VP Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #42
I really think that by the time 2016 is here, New Jersey will not even be won by him. Just watch kelliekat44 Nov 2013 #45
Of course, you should never underestimate your opponent. Incitatus Nov 2013 #47
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