• President 2008

    After the South Carolina GOP Debate Tonight

    Republican presidential candidates, former Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN) (L-R), former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and Representative Ron Paul (R-TX), stand onstage before the Fox News/South Carolina Republican Party presidential debate at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina January 10, 2008.

    Flap says status quo after the debate. No gaffes and no surprises.

    Report Cards for the candidates:

    John McCain: B+

    Rudy Giuliani: B+

    Fred Thompson: B+

    Mike Huckabee: B

    Mitt Romney: C+

    Ron Paul: D

    Full report cards later – maybe tomorrow.


  • President 2008

    Fox News South Carolina GOP Presidential Debate

    Hillary Clinton supporter Sandra Mellynchuck wears a donkey mask, the symbol of the Democratic party, as she visits a sand sculpture depicting Republican presidential candidates outside the location of the Republican debate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina January 10, 2008. They are (L-R) former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN), former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

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  • Arnold Schwarzenegger,  California,  California Republican Party

    Shocker – Arnold Schwarzenegger Proposes California Budget Cuts

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    The California State Parks proposed for closure by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

    How many different times does Flap have to spell it out that Arnold Schwarzenegger has been a disastrous Governor for California – on the order of Gray Davis.

    Now, Arnold who has failed to balance the budget in every fiscal year he has been California governor has proposed new draconian cuts.

    California State Senator Tom McClintock has been screaming at the Governator but Arnold has not listened.

    So, Arnold has two choices:

    1. Become unpopular and make the cuts

    2. Become unpopular and raise taxes

    The day of reckoning which was at hand when Arnold was first elected (when Democrat Governor Gray Davis was recalled) and could have been prevented by prudent fiscal management is here.

    It is a bitch being Governor, isn’t it Arnold?

    Someday you might have to govern.

    Update:

    Sacramento Bee blogger Dan Weintraub says the Governor is NOT real and that Democrats Perata and Nunez were soft on the Governator today – hinting that they have made a deal on the budget already.


  • President 2008,  Rudy Giuliani

    Rudy Giuliani Unveils Largest Tax Cut in American History – Redux

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    The Giuliani Revised “Fast Form”

    Flap had this post yesterday with the original Giuliani “Fast Form.” Flapsblog Commenter a ng correctly identified an error and it has since been corrected.

    Damn, Flap hates tax forms and the line items.

    Thanks a ng.

    Go here and you can quickly plug in numbers to calculate your taxes under the Giuliani plan. You can read more about the tax plan here.


  • Hillary Clinton,  John Edwards,  John Kerry,  President 2008

    John Kerry Endorses Barack Obama – What About the Other John?

    Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) receives an endorsement from U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) (L) as he speaks during a campaign stop at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, January 10, 2008.

    Senator John Kerry and the 2004 Democrat Presidential nominee today endorsed Barack Obama for President.

    What Obama needs is the other John – Kerry’s 2004 Vice President pick John Edwards – to DROP OUT.

    Going head to head with Hillary would be the death blow to the Clinton grip on the Democrat Party. Obama would run the table on Super Tuesday.

    Would Edwards make a DEAL?


  • President 2008,  Rudy Giuliani

    Is Rudy Giuliani’s Super Tuesday Strategy the RIGHT One?

    Republican presidential hopeful former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks to a small group of supporters during a town hall meeting at the Florida Institute of Technology aviation facility in Melbourne, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.

    Has Rudy Giuliani put all of his eggs in one basketFlorida?

    Well, sort of.

    But, how about multiple baskets – spread out throughout the United States.

    Is it the RIGHT strategy?

    Do the Math.


  • John McCain,  President 2008,  Rudy Giuliani

    A September BROKERED GOP Convention?

    John McCain and Rudolph Giuliani before the Republican debate on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.

    Flap’s acquaintance former California State Senator John Lewis makes the case (via Hugh Hewitt) for a “BROKERED” GOP Convention this Fall in Minnesota.

    Flap mentioned the possibilty when the Huckaboom first started and with John McCain’s surge it is more than just possible.

    Will Rudy and McCain cut a deal with each other?

    Rudy Giuliani as President and John McCain as Vice President or vice versa? Rudy’s strategy is consistent.

    And, what about Huckabee? Will Huck be left out?

    Super Duper Tuesday will give us the answer. MAYBE……

    Is a DEAL Possible?

    You bet.

    The GOP will need a united ticket to beat the Clinton Cabal in November.


  • Dentistry,  Socialized Dentistry

    Free Market Dentistry in Europe

    What a shocker?

    British dentistry where the free market is constrained by the National Health Service is also the most expensive.

    The United Kingdom should transition away from their government sponsored program (NHS) to a wholly private one while providing for the indigent, poor and infirm via government supported vouchers.

    Flap wonders if some government official will suggest the government pay for airplane tickets for Brits to head over to Poland?


  • President 2008,  Rudy Giuliani

    Rudy Giuliani Video Watch: Super Bowl

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    Rudy Giuliani Television Ad, “Super Bowl”

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    The pundits have been hard on the Giuliani campaign without regard to the small number of voters deciding through either a caucus or an election on a candidate in the less populated states of Iowa and New Hampshire.

    The voter demographics in these states is not representative of America as a whole but yet for decades have had a disproportionate share of the say as to who the Presidential nominee of each party is. This is why California and a number of states moved up their primary elections. American voters want a SAY.

    The parties after this Presidential election cycle MUST develop a regional primary system, like Super Duper Tuesday, to enfranchise more VOTERS.

    The script for the Ad is here.

    Voice Over: “With pundits and politicos handicapping the campaign like the Super Bowl, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s at stake. An economy in peril. A country at war. A future uncertain. The media loves process. Talking heads love chatter. But Florida has a chance to turn down the noise. And show the world that leadership is what really matters.”

    Mayor Giuliani: “I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approved this message.”