'Cut & run' Dems is GOP's theme

[sabra]

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/story/429999p-362523c.html

'Cut & run' Dems is GOP's theme


WASHINGTON - President Bush's playbook for the November elections urges GOP House and Senate candidates to emphasize to voters that it's the war, stupid.
Ignoring criticisms that Iraq is not going well, the middle class is not cashing in on a growing economy and gas prices are out of control, Bush is telling candidates, "When we see problems, we solve them. The Democrats are good talkers; we're good doers."

But at the urging of political wise man Karl Rove, Republicans are being foremost advised to paint Democrats as "cut and run" on Iraq.

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Bush and Rove's campaign themes include:


Tax cuts: Make them permanent and prosperity will follow.

Seal the border: A guest worker program isn't amnesty.

Medicare: Democrats talk about it; the GOP reformed it.

Energy: It's time to just say no to Mideast oil.

God and family: Increase faith-based programs and confirm conservative judges who promote family values.

Blame the media: They hate us anyway, and now their leaks are damaging national security.

[MemphisTiger]

1. It isn't a coincidence that every republican has been using that

term in the last few weeks. I guess we know what was at the top of the "talking points" memo sent out to all the kool-aid drinkers.

[elehhhhna]

2. Lie & fly, whatever. OUT OF IRAQ NOW

[Rose Siding]

3. It's an accusation of cowardice, no more, no less.

But it's a catchy little lie.

[Just Me]

37. Yeah, but, the GOP is engaged in a "LIE, DIE AND STEAL" platform.

Fuck them!!!

Sorry for the language. I'm just sick as hell of assholes' manipulation of people via culpable crap!!!

Fuck them!!!!

[agio]

4. "Democrats are good talkers; we're good doers"

Karl Rove strategy number one: Take your own weaknesses and project them on your opponent.

[annabanana]

5. "cut & run" like Gen. Casey?

It seems they pretty much have to drop this locution..

[saigon68]

13. Casey is a Thug and a War Criminal

[klook]

6. How to counter this crapola

Tax cuts: Make them fair and prosperity will follow. Tax cuts that favor the mega-wealthy don't help middle-class families.

Seal the border: Our ports are not secure, thanks to Dubai Dubya.

Medicare: Democrats saved it; the GOP is trying to destroy it.

Energy: It's time to just say no to Mideast oil. So let's actively support alternative energy sources, let's mandate that vehicles consume less fuel, and let's stop buddying-up to oil sheikhs (photo of Bush holding hands with one of his turbaned petro-sweeties).

God and family: Let's honor the vision of the founders and keep government from meddling in church and family matters.

Blame the media: They hate us anyway, and now their lack of oversight is damaging national security.

And on the "cut and run" meme - most Americans can understand the concept of "good money after bad." At this point, it's clear that the invasion of Iraq was a huge mistake. To continue slogging it out in a baseless, unproductive, expensive war is to throw good money (American lives, military resources, etc.) after bad. Never forget: The majority of American voters are with the Democrats on Iraq.

Edited to add last paragraph about Iraq.

[niceypoo]

47. Stay and Steal

Iraqs oil.....

[bluestateguy]

7. Cut and run? I say HELL YES.

If an invasion and a war is wrong and never should have been started, what else would you advocate?

[Fozzledick]

8. Why do Republicans give aid and comfort to Al Qaida?

Is it because they share the same anti-democratic totalitarian philosophy, or just because of the decades-long business partnership between the Bush and Bin Laden families? They need to be asked this constantly until we get some real answers!

Also, why did they "cut and run" from New Orleans? Is it because they're totally incompetent to protect the American people or because they just don't care?

[ramapo]

9. It is a great line

You really have to give the Republicans credit. When it comes to sales and marketing, there is no better. They might just be quite successful with this new "brand" as their propaganda talents are sadly unmatched by the Democrats.

I will not be the least bit surprised if the Democrats are once again trounced in the November elections. They are totally inept at responding to this nonsense. You know the old tell a lie enough times and it becomes truth. It worked beautifully against Kerry and it will work again. The American people eat this crap up.

[AndyTiedye]

10. How Did That Get In There?

Energy: It's time to just say no to Mideast oil.

But they aren't saying "no" to Mideast oil, or any other oil.
They're saying "HAND IT OVER".

[Lost-in-FL]

11. I am a proud "Cut and Run" Democrat

[sheelz]

34. Me too!

:hi:

[_Wayne_]

12. explain what "cut" means

How did the word "cut" come to be associated with military retreat?

[Waistdeep]

20. It means to "cut" the anchor cable

And then "run" --- i.e. sail downwind. However, I don't think it means retreat, but rather to give oneself maneuverability for battle or to escape from an overwheliming situation.

From http://thegallopingbeaver.blogspot.com/2006/03/sunday-history-blogging-naval-variant_26.html

The term, to cut and run in its naval vernacular describes a tactic. Typically, the captain of a ship would order the anchor cable cut and sails made. The anchor cable was made of hemp and with some perseverence and a relatively sharp axe, could be severed. With enough sail made, a ship would run out of her anchorage having avoided some of the longer preparations required for getting underway.

The term was never derogatory when used in naval service. It simply referred to the speed at which a ship could sail in an urgent situation. In an 1801 action between a British squadron and French and Spanish squadrons at the Gut of Gibraltar, the ships were ordered to cut and run, turning toward and engaging the enemy. When ships did cut and run as a means of escape it usually meant they were outgunned and escape provided the ability to return and fight another day.

If one did not "cut and run" when the situation called for it, one's ship would be sunk.

[auburngrad82]

14. I liked the ad for Meet The Press "Cut and Run vs Lie and Die"

Lie and Die is catchy. Bush and his cronies lied to get us into the war and thousands have died because of those lies. If only that term would catch on...

Or how about Lie, Cheat and Steal? They are, after all, the Corrupt Party.



Liberal bumper stickers

[pcboss49]

15. then I think that the Dem's should be "Stay and Die"

[coalition_unwilling]

35. "Lie and Die" is better, because of the assonance (npi). Seriously,

I hope to hear it on the House of Reps floor the next time "Cut-n-Run" comes out of some Repuke prick's mouth.

[pcboss49]

16. Question: what did the repugs under Nixon call it when we scooted

out of Vietnam????

[Tyler Durden]

17. Peace with Honor, I think.

That whole era is becoming a blur...memories fade.

[Submariner]

18. Peace with Honor

I don't think Chimpy's brain has thought up his victory slogan yet.

Coming up with a victory after "Democratization imposed at the point of a gun" is a tough call, but definitely not Nixon's so-called Peace with Honor.

[coalition_unwilling]

36. "Destroying the country in order to save it" (n/t)

[mbee]

19. CUT and RUN and let Haliburton

guard Bush/Cheney Oil!

[bdamomma]

21. like someone mentioned here

the republicans are the cut and run party, they cut the taxes and run up the deficit.

[William Seger]

22. ""When we see problems, we solve them."

Bull-fukkin-shit. When "conservatives" see a prolem, they first try to figure out a way to exploit it to advance their real agenda. If they can't figure out any way to do that, then they invent reasons why it's not really a problem. Anyone who looks to "conservatives" to solve any problems is a fool.

[Supersedeas]

23. Apparently, only the Generals, the Dems and the American people disagree

with the White House propoganda theme.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

24. This crap is

why the Repubs seems so influential. They boil it down to three words. It sounds as though Dems are advocating the abandoning of a long time ally or friend. As though the Iraqi government invited the US to come in and help fight the enemy. Cut and run is the dame crap they threw around during 'Nam.
This brings to mind an image of * sticking the collective head of the US into a hormets nest and then getting pissed when we suggest getting the hell out of there.......... :shrug:

[Auntie Bush]

30. That would make a good cartoon titled "cut and run"! n/t

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

32. Thanks!

Maybe I can create one :)

[ldf]

25. GOP sez

Stay the Doomed Course, and "Charge It" to the American people.

[Raydawg1234]

26. But, notice how they announced that there would be some troop cuts

in September, just in time for the November elections.

[superconnected]

27. Let the hypocrisy begin.

I'm just glad that's their platform. Run on an ultra-unpopular war.

Kill your own repuke kids everyday and keep loosing their parents.

It's as bad as us choosing Hillary to run.

I'm glad that's their angle.

[Jacobin]

28. Um, don't look now, but:

"Bush plays down Iraq troop withdrawal reports"


BAGHDAD, Iraq - President Bush on Monday brushed aside reports that the United States is planning sharp troop withdrawals from Iraq beginning in September. Such a decision will be made by the new Iraqi government and based upon recommendations from the top U.S. general there, Bush said.

Even so, his spokesman said that a reduction of two combat brigades was among the options being considered. Conditions on the ground will help shape the recommendation from Gen. George W. Casey, Bush told reporters.



The corporate media is gonna have to turn on a dime on this one. The new Iraqi PM (puppet?) has announced a timetable and troop withdrawals, and so has General Casey?

They need a new meme....oh yeah, its gonna be VICTORY IN IRAQ, as they bring a few troops home before November and then afer the elections....well, you know the rest of the story.

[LaCrosseDem]

29. it works for them like a charm... I expect we will lose seats in November

people don't want to think, they want simple, neatly packaged info-snippets that they can use to organize their lives and make decisions for them.

[XForce]

40. I'm afraid that you may be correct.....

the Repugs go right back to hitting harder home their Rovian lies while the majority of Dems backpedals quietly so as not to cause any 'problems'.

It's time to smear the GOP with the truth and never let up!!!

[54anickel]

31. "Stay the course" dung of a horse. n/t

[Beowulf]

33. Lie and Steal

That's what we should be hanging on the Republicans' necks. And we get the bonus because it's demonstrably true. Give them hell, folks, and when they whine give them more. This isn't the time to play nice or safe. Just keep hitting them with the truth. Repubs are the party of "Lie and Steal."

[lpbk2713]

38. "Cut & Run" is what AWOL-Boy did when he threw down "My Pet Goat"

And no one heard anything from him until the next day, not even a recorded message. He deserted the country just like he deserted TANG.

[JudyM]

42. "Cut & run" is what AWOL boy did with his military service, too. That's

a good way for the dems to contrast what they're about vs what he was about.

[truthisfreedom]

39. Zero-Strategy republicans have cut-and-run from Americans

they care more about how we look in Iraq than what's happening to our own country.

[renegade000]

41. they're good "doers"?

like what they've done to iraq, the deficit, etc?

:shrug:

[MasonJar]

43. As someone has already suggested, when the Pugs say that,

return immediately with "lie and die."

[JudyM]

44. Rethugs are cutting & running from poverty, health care, the deficit,

environmental stewardship, campaign finance reform, etc etc. We should throw this right back at them. We're not cutting and running; we're cutting our significant mounting losses.

[deacon]

45. cut and run, like they did in NOLA- Dem Theme should be

Privacy
Balance Of Power
Oversight
Nailing them on Iraq and No WMD
Ethics/Law breaking
Trashing the constituation

[Monkeyman]

46. HEARD THIS ONE TODAY

Republicans Cut the Middle Class and Run to the Rich

[Zynx]

48. Okay, let's look at the record:

(This is disingenuous and jingoistic, but bear with me)

WWI- Wilson got the job done
WWII- FDR and the Democrats won it while Republicans complained(that's 100% fact actually)
Korean War- Truman and Democrats stayed the course, Republicans negotiated(the right thing to do, but still)
Vietnam War- Nixon cut and ran(right thing again)
Iranian Crisis- Reagan later on sold arms to the vile Iranian regime
Beirut- Reagan cut and ran
Iraq 1991- Bush didn't finish the job and cut and ran while the Shiites rebelled

[newspeak]

49. "cut and run" coming from a bunch of chickenhawks?

I'm with Murtha--who's "we" when they're talking about cutting and running? They got a little mouse in their pocket? Don't see one of those chickenhawk congresscritters putting their life on the line in Iraq, but they have the audacity to say "we." "We" as if they have sacrificed something---I'm for the Democratic slogan to be "LIE AND DIE."

[IdaBriggs]

50. To which Smart Democrats Respond: "STUPID ASSHOLES!" nt