Obsessing about ideology and message is a lazy man’s way of avoiding the hard work it takes to win.
But what exactly does the GOP stand for? The problem is not “obsessing” about ideology but the complete and utter lack of any core beliefs that unite Republicans. What is the use of hard work if all that Republicans have to offer is Democrat-Lite?
John McCain was the ultimate Republican candidate for those who prize organization over ideology. Is the GOP united in opposition to higher taxes? McCain never seemed comfortable with the Bush tax cuts, which is why the Messiah was able to out-flank him on this issue. Holding the line on spending? McCain was one of the movers and shakers that got the 700 billion dollar “bailout” bill through Congress. Opposition to earmarks? McCain barely mentioned them in the campaign. The Iraq War? The Messiah has adopted the Bush strategy chapter and verse (although give His rank incompetence I predict that He will still blow it, and that by the end of Obama’s first term the Persian Gulf will be an Islamist lake).
Even the recent defeat of the pork bill in the Senate saw 10 Republicans vote for it. What ideology was behind their “Yes” vote? Opportunism driven by blind terror was their motivation.
The only “ideology” in the GOP today is the wacko belief that they can act exactly like Democrats – greedy, crooked, and stupid – and still stay in power. A little conservative ideology might not be a bad thing right about now.
