Ted Rall for February 06, 2001
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The old, retro republican party was obsessed with paying off the national debt and keeping the government out of our business. (Television: Families have to balance their budgets... so should the guvment!) (Man: Speak, brother!) But conservatism failed the G.O.P. lost the last 3 elections. Finally, an elite focus group got together to retool the party of Lincoln... (Man 2: I've maxed out my amex and my visa- fiscal conservatism bores me.) (Man 3: Poeple are nosy- I want to know what my neighbors are up to!) Now we're pleased to announce: Republicanism without conservatism! Featuring: Big, fun government!!(Woman: My little sister is preggers, and she's crossing the state line for an abortion. We'll track down the tart and force her to bear her precious offspring.) Big, fat spending! (Man 4: We need tax cuts to keep the deficit growing!) And best of all: Big welfare! Donate today! Call (202) GOP-BUSH