His flips are flops

In a recent posting I longed for the days of Ronald Reagan and wondered who would be the next great leader of the GOP. Well, I think we may have found our man and his name is, gulp, Barry Obama! What?! I’m being facetious, of course. But let’s take a look at some of the recent positions that Barry has taken.

• In reference to his forthcoming trip to Iraq, he said “I am going to do a thorough assessment when I’m there. I’m sure I’ll have more information and continue to refine my policy.” Continue to refine his policy? He has said from the beginning of his campaign that he would withdrawal all U.S. troops within 16 months of taking office. What is he going to refine? Will he acknowledge the significant progress that has been made in the past year?



• He voted for FISA last month after having said the following last February; “I am proud to stand with Senator Dodd, Senator Feingold and a grassroots movement of Americans who are refusing to let President Bush put protections for special interests ahead of our security and our liberty."



• A staunch anti-capital punishment advocate, he opposed the Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw the death penalty for child rapists and supported their decision to overturn the District of Columbia’s gun ban.



• He has pledged to expand President Bush’s faith-based initiatives program and is openly courting evangelical votes.



• He is currently running ads touting his Midwest upbringing and values.

I’m sensing a theme here. He’s trying to be all things to all people. He’s got the loons on the left behind him now it’s time to go after the traditionalists. You know, the ones that cling to guns and religion. Only an elitist twit would have the gall spit in your face one day and the next be telling you he’s got your back.

Are all of these flip-flops? Perhaps not, but they are definitely not reflective of his voting record in the Illinois state senate and the congress, where he enjoys a liberal score of 95.5, the highest in the Senate.

The Republicans were able to expose John Kerry’s flip-flops in 2004 and it was damaging to him. Barry has provided the ammo. I think it’s time the GOP fired at will and with impunity.