tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30564659.post6577565489100380662..comments2023-10-25T05:50:54.547-04:00Comments on Fort Wayne Left: A Trip Down Blogger Memory Lane For Mark Souder SupportersJohn Goodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05362896971987049810noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30564659.post-44679362446266370582007-10-15T23:54:00.000-04:002007-10-15T23:54:00.000-04:00DT, Bush and conviction? Do you really accept this...DT, Bush and conviction? <BR/>Do you really accept this most insulting lie of the Bush administration- that Bush is some sort-of earnest, uncorrupted believer in the convictions of "real" America. Or maybe you admirably think he governs based on folksy wisdom. <BR/>For all your bullshit, AWB, you seem more cynical, at least.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11516598433283834529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30564659.post-14438055627319500982007-10-15T19:54:00.000-04:002007-10-15T19:54:00.000-04:00Dan - I understand your view on conviction, but so...Dan - I understand your view on conviction, but some of these politicians blindly stay on course (on BOTH sides of the fence) regardless of changing details that require some bending. I lose respect when someone refuses to adapt in the face of overwhelming evidence of the need to do so.<BR/><BR/>You might, in fact, say that Mark Souder has remained true to his convictions - his convictions of remaining a consumate politician, rather than a representative of we the people.<BR/><BR/>I was actually complimenting you. Souder's behavior was the overwhelming evidence, and you made a course correction. THAT earns my respect.John Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362896971987049810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30564659.post-69835194326127426402007-10-15T19:41:00.000-04:002007-10-15T19:41:00.000-04:00John, it's not really about me changing my mind, S...John, it's not really about me changing my mind, Souder did that for me. While you and I (and Jeff at times) can disagree on many issues, from the philosophical, political and religious - one thing I look for in our system of representative government is a steadfast and firm belief in one’s convictions. That’s why I’ve stood so firmly behind Bush, and did the same for Bush 1 and Reagan; they never wavered (excluding Bush 1 on “no new taxes”.<BR/><BR/>Souder has displayed to me that he only cares about one thing – votes in 2008. <BR/><BR/>He’s not getting mine.Dan Turkettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091037665533707901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30564659.post-33259012189451709022007-10-15T19:30:00.000-04:002007-10-15T19:30:00.000-04:00Jeff - I guess that you and I have agreed on more ...Jeff - I guess that you and I have agreed on more than just the HS ballpark - A life-long Republican, I worked hard for Tom Hayhurst last year - Tom has been our City Council representative in the 4th district I made lots of phone calls and haul many to the polls to vote for him on election day.<BR/>Souder was a real disappointment to many of us - I recall when my wife met him after an event at the coliseum, she greeted him with the comment, " You are a little guy!" I about broke up at this. John B. KalbJohn B. Kalbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859978853169018922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30564659.post-53555823398408404022007-10-15T19:06:00.000-04:002007-10-15T19:06:00.000-04:00One can only hope for more enlightenment here loca...One can only hope for more enlightenment here locally. If Dan can change his mind about Souder, than anyone can.John Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362896971987049810noreply@blogger.com