Posted on 08/12/2011 7:16:57 AM PDT by blog.Eyeblast.tv
As we've all heard over and over again the past week or so Rick Perry has announced his intention to announce when he will announce his presidential campaign. Thus it's fair to take any and all speeches he makes now until his official announcement as a glimpse of what his campaign will put forth. San Antonio's NBC affiliate gives us one of the first glimpses of what may be the style of Rick Perry's campaign.
Call me crazy but as short as that clip was it has all the trappings of Reagan's 1980 campaign. These are dark days but America is the greatest country on earth and it's "brightest hour is just around the corner". Take a hefty dose of condemnation for the failed policies which brought us to this dark place, combine it with immutable optimism about America and its people, stir, and apply it generously as needed.
Sure the famous "Morning in America" ad is actually from Reagan's 1984 re-elections campaign but the sentiment was there in his 1980 campaign as well. In fact just below the podium where Reagan gave his acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention were the words "Together ... A New Beginning". Reagan was essentially saying he could see a new morning in America dawning. It seems that is what Perry is saying now too.
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one of the things missing from the “hope & change” administration is optimism.
the belief that America is a great nation - that American’s are good God-fearing people.
Rick’s got his faults, but being PRO-America isn’t one of them.
/see my tagline
Si!
*Americans
So? If an 8 year old, or 10 year old, or hell, even 15 year old CHILD is dragged across the border into Texas, that’s the CHILD’S fault?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2762131/posts
I’m ok with (yes, ILLEGAL) students who meet these requirements paying in-state tuition. I think this is a sensible and fair decision. If a student is in college, they are less likely to be robbing, raping, or killing their fellow Americans.
Don’t throw the babies out with the bathwater.
How “moderate” of you. LOL
Common sense often fails to play a part in talk about illegal immigration. The fact is though that NO viable major candidate is going to advocate for a mass forced deportation of 12 million illegals.
You can call it “moderate” and snigger under your breath, but it’s practical, and logical.
Do you blame the children for their parents illegal acts?
Do you blame an 11 year old if the parents are drug dealers?
Do you blame an 15 year old if the parents are caught speeding? Drunk driving?
There’s a “perfect world”, which ain’t happening until Jesus comes back - then there’s the “real world”.
Different folks have different opinions, I get that. I’m ok with us not agreeing on this specific topic - because hey, God made us different - and that’s a GREAT and BLESSED thing.
Of the folks specifically declared to be running - ANY of the R’s are better than Obama, but I like Bachmann - and Cain.
*IF* Palin runs, I’d like her, too. *IF* Perry runs, I’d like him, too.
If there are 30 million illegals in America, that’s enough to populate more than 50 congressional districts. We can’t afford any more moderation on the border if we are to have any hope of preserving our nation.
Conservatives need to man up and stop looking the other way when it comes to the newest political idol of the moment.
7 tied to MS 13 murders in a Texas sanctuary city.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2762404/posts
Do you blame the children for their parents illegal acts?
Do you blame an 11 year old if the parents are drug dealers?
Do you blame an 15 year old if the parents are caught speeding? Drunk driving?
Theres a perfect world, which aint happening until Jesus comes back - then theres the real world.
Different folks have different opinions, I get that. Im ok with us not agreeing on this specific topic - because hey, God made us different - and thats a GREAT and BLESSED thing.
Of the folks specifically declared to be running - ANY of the Rs are better than Obama, but I like Bachmann - and Cain.
*IF* Palin runs, Id like her, too. *IF* Perry runs, Id like him, too.
And - they THEMSELVES foot the bill for their education in college. That’s the POINT.
You got that right! We need look no farther than what just happen in the UK to see what becomes of unfettered immigration!
It's not just his stance on illegals either. Please explain how his stance on the gardasil is any different for Obama's basic premise for Obamacare?
Even here in Michigan its common to see mention in the paper of illegals being arrested for any number of crimes. A few months back, 3 illegals were arrested in the next town down the road in a murder for hire plot.
I grew up with migrant workers coming and going, some have become lifelong friends and citizens but those coming today bear little resemblance to those of the 60s and 70s. Back then they came for an opportunity to make their own way, today they come angry about what we’ve “stolen” from them.
Fathers shall not be put to death because of their children, nor shall children be put to death because of their fathers. (Deuteronomy 24:16)
Fathers shall not be put to death because of their children, nor shall children be put to death because of their fathers. But each one shall die for his own sin. (2 Kings 14:6)
The son shall not suffer for the iniquity of the father, nor the father suffer for the iniquity of the son. (Ezekiel 18:20, cf. Jeremiah 31:30)
And for those who might, please dont quote the sins of the fathers to the third and fourth generation.
I the Lord...visit the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. (Exodus 20:5; cf. Numbers 14:18)
RINOs quoting scripture for pathetic goals are no different than democrats doing it.
I believe anyone in this country illegally needs to either leave, be sanctioned or punished for their illegal status to the extent they were responsible for that illegality. I also believe that the borders need to be totally, completely, and permanently sealed other then strictly controlled entry points.
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