No, Pataki, it's not about 'tolerance,' it's about politics--a wedge issue for the mid-terms

[flpoljunkie]

Apparently illegal immigrant bashing wasn't enough for Republicans. People need jobs, yet all Republicans seem to offer is fear and hate.

It may well backfire on you. And, it will be richly deserved.

[still_one]

1. but more likely, unfortunately, it may not backfire on them. Americans were too willing to accept

the Patriot Act, or invading a country based on a lie

This is about feeding on people's prejudices

Will the members of other religious groups stand for religious freedom?

Doesn't look like it

The irony is if the tables were reversed, these would be the very groups demanding tolerance, but tolerance in their "speak", only refers to tolerance for their religious persuasions, not others

What a sad irony

[flpoljunkie]

2. We will see whether these poisonous wedge issues will resonate in November.

Frankly, James Carville was right, 'It's the economy stupid!'

The Democrats need to do something to help people--and soon. A payroll tax holiday paid for by lifting the cap on earnings over $250,000--Robert Reich's idea--will definitely get people's attention.

[still_one]

3. you're right /nt