Frank Weathers has engaged in an interesting conversation with Timothy Dalrymple here. 
Dalyrmple is pushing for a “Business Contract with America” from the Republican party that would set a clear timetable for repeal of Obamacare and that would energize the voters in November – a clear Plan.  Weathers replies, “Forget the Plan!  It’s the Principles that are important.”
I just added a comment, which I think is worthwhile sharing on this blog as a stand-alone post, as it addresses the real issue at hand – an issue echoed by Dale Ahlquist in his editorial of the current issue of Gilbert Magazine entitled “Why I Won’t Be Voting for Romney”, and echoed more and more on the internet as well as on the street.

My comment –

It seems, unless I’m reading this wrong, that Mr. Dalrymple is arguing that a specific “contract” focuses the attention of the electorate on the specifics behind the principles, such as a timetable for repeal, etc. Mr. Weathers is countering not so much with a rebuttal of that contention, as he is with attacking a foundational assumption in Dalrymple’s approach – the assumption that any of these people can be trusted, or that any of them gives a fig about the good of the U.S.A. Thus Frank says principles matter more than plans, and Timothy says you can’t have one without the other. Clearly they’re both right as far as that goes, but clearly the underlying issue – can we trust these guys? – is not resolved.

I personally think the proof will be in the pudding. Romney will shy away from any “contract” or any bold proposal for repeal of Obamacare, as he and his handlers seem scared of taking such a stance. Why would this be? Any sane American knows that this is the issue to win or lose on in the November elections. But then again, any sane American knew that Bob Dole and John McCain were, to take just two examples, the last people in the world who would be elected president. Why is there this disconnect between the voters and the parties? Why do paid campaign advisers not see the obvious strategy in front of their eyes – a strategy that you’d hear in any bar room in America?

The only answer is that there’s more at steak here than the interests of the American people. Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats will repeals Obamacare; not because both parties recognize the need for some form of universal health care, but because big insurance and big pharm are running the show, not the voters – except in so far that the voters want something for nothing.

This is the Unholy Family – Big Business Daddy married to Big Government Mommy, raising a spoiled electorate Brat they refuse to wean from a teat that gives make-believe milk.