![A dangerous thesis has taken hold among many in the GOP: that it might be better to lose the '06 election and re-group. In American history, when a faction in the majority party decides the party is tired and could benefit from some time in the wilderness, the voters usually oblige. Most recently, the latest issue of Washington Monthly includes a cover story [link] featuring seven such articles from prominent Republican strategists, insiders and commentators.](/assets/img/quote-photos/a-dangerous-thesis-has-taken-hold-among-many-in-the-gop-that-it-might-be-better.jpg)
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Did you follow me from the party?" "Yes" "I didn't even know you were there." His dark clothes indicated he must have been on guardian duty at the party. "So you saw the illustrious Janine cause a commotion by dragging me out." "It wasn't a commotion. Hardly anyone noticed. I saw because I was watching you. Richelle Mead
party liberal-media people
There's a big conservative press unabashedly and for the Democrats and even people to the left of the Democratic party, there's almost virtually no outlets that you can compare with the vast array of conservative press that's out there. William J. Clinton
party winning reality
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party games challenges
Politics isn't just a game of clashing parties and competing interests. The right reason is to challenge the status quo, to serve the common good, and to leave this nation better than we found it. Sarah Palin
party government games
Well, it's always, though, safer in politics to avoid risk. To just kind of go along with the status quo. But I didn't get into government to do the safe and easy things. A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not why the ship is built. Politics isn't just a game of competing interests and clashing parties. The people of America expect us to seek public office and to serve for the right reasons. And the right reason is to challenge the status quo and to serve the common good.
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party animal relief
To be honest, it's a bit of a relief not having to be the party animal for a change. Sara Cox
party skills singing
In Wales, singing and storytelling are party skills, not professions. Rhys Ifans
party past thinking
I think that a good Left is a party that always thinks about the future and doesn't care much about our past sins. Richard Rorty
taken
Dining should be something that isn't always taken extremely seriously. Graham Elliot
taken
I'm scared of saying something that may get taken the wrong way. Tony Stewart
taken turn week
It has been a long week but things have taken a turn for the best. I am very optimistic. George Best
taken said andrea
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taken reserves
Everything Jack says is to be taken with considerable reserve. William S. Burroughs
taken comedian
I guess ultimately a lot of comedians just wanna be taken seriously. Will Ferrell
taken sleep naps
There's no doubt in my mind that sleep deprivation is the hidden number one cause of arguments and cybersex. I'm convinced that countless good relationships end and bad ones begin because of chronic fatigue. Never make a major decision until after you've taken a nap. Sarah Ban Breathnach
taken two flying
And the two planes that were taking the band and crew that we had taken out to San Diego were flying out after the show. And so I was never supposed to be on that plane. Reba McEntire
taken drawing people
I use photos a lot for drawing people and personalities, but they're almost never photos that I've taken. Robert Crumb
tired
I was a little tired at the end, but I was motivated. Kobe Bryant
tired
He was tired and we thought it was too far. We're just going to have to go for it. Marshall Overley
tired thinking sage
Sage," he said. "What are you wearing?" I sighed and stared down at the dress. "I know. It's red. Don't start. I'm tired of hearing about it." "Funny," he said. "I don't think I could ever get tired of looking at it.
tired men eight
Why now? Why not wait for a man to come along and…sweep you off your feet?” She gave a short laugh. “If the man you speak of had ever planned on coming, my lord, I’m afraid he has obviously lost his way. And, at twenty-eight, I find I have grown tired of waiting. Sarah MacLean
tired blue sky
I never get tired of the blue sky. Vincent Van Gogh
tired clothes people
I'm tired of people taking off their clothes. Whitney Houston
tired men bullshit
I was just getting tired of the image bullshit...that man of mystery trip and what have you. What's that all about? Van Morrison
tired men race
Well I've got to get out of the rat-race now I'm tired of the ways of mice and men And the empires all turning into rust again. Out of everything nothing remains the same That's why I'm cloud hidden Cloud hidden Whereabouts unknown.
tired night flying
You can't do four movies and be good to everybody and be flying all night and shooting all day with a different wig and then be going to sing on Broadway without feeling a little tired. You endlessly feel you're letting somebody down. Sarah Jessica Parker