Posted on 10/06/2011 3:55:57 AM PDT by Scythian
I rolled out of bed ran down and got my cup of coffee and back up to bed to watch Fox and Friends, I thought for sure Sarah's announcement would come after the coverage of Steve Job's passing, but I kept waiting, and waiting, and waiting. I even began to doubt that what I had read about Sarah's not running last night was a fake. Finally, at 6:35 this morning, 35 minutes into the show spoke about Sarah's announcement. Mind you, this is after talking about today being national noodle day for at least 3 minutes.
The coverage was short, probably 30 seconds worth, and it was demeaning towards Sarah in my opinion.
1) Gretchen stated that the reason Sarah didn't do a press conference like Christie was that there were actually people pressing Christie to run. Now, this implies that the regular people pushing for Sarah to run aren't real people like the ones pushing for Christie.
2) Whats his name made a remark about Sarah's "Title" statement.
I was really shocked.
SO....Now she’s a quitter. No /s tag.
She did not “step down” to prepare for a presidential run.
You type very well for 3.
Honest, I didn’t even see your post. It takes me 4 minutes to type two lines.
By the way, he certainly isn't the only candidate that has run for office before! lol
2004: Won second place in US Senate Republican primary When I ran as a conservative Black Republican in the 2004 election for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, the party faithful considered me as an outsider because I had not asked permission from the Republican Party leaders in Georgia, nor had I ever sought any elective office before. I won an impressive second place in the Republican Primary. It is this experience that has made me aware of the rising tide of the politically homeless. Democratic Party insiders are nearing political bankruptcy. I have seen how many Democratic candidates distort, ignore, and even change the facts to try to get elected. Although Republicans are not innocent in this regard, their political capital is on the rise. In fact, my own party has a unique opportunity to dominate the political landscape for decades if they do a better job of reaching out to the party outsiders with results, rather than waiting for outsiders to reach in. Source: They Think You're Stupid, by Herman Cain, p. xv-xvi , Jun 14, 2005
He went to an all black college, which I don't like
High school salutatorian; scholarship to Morehouse College I was accepted by several historically black colleges, and was even offered scholarships to most of them, because of my rank as salutatorian (2nd highest grades). I certainly was not offered the scholarships based on my standardized test scores, because they were consistently mediocre, as were the scores of most of my classmates. I had decided to attend Morehouse College because it was affordable, and I could commute by bus from home. Morehouse also awarded me a first-year tuition scholarship. Source: CEO of SELF, by Herman Cain, p. 9-10 , Aug 1, 2001
and he is apparently still for affirmative action.
It depends on what you mean by the term 'affirmative action' When I ran in the 2004 Republican U.S. Senate primary in Georgia, the majority of my support came from white Georgians, not urban Atlanta's African-Americans. Those who supported my campaign and voted for me embraced my issue-based campaign.
What did the media always want to ask me about? My position on affirmative action. My standard answer was, "It depends on what you mean by the term 'affirmative action'." That usually caused blank stares from the reporters and allowed me to turn the focus back on the big issues.
In the real world, the individuals who usually rise to the top of their chosen professions and achieve their dreams are the most talented and hardest working. In the political world, success is too often determined by political tenure, timing and factors none of us can control, such as our race, ethnicity or sex. Source: Political column, THE New Voice, "Diversity Distraction" , Jan 29, 2007
I oppose government-imposed hiring quotas
Though my positions on the political issues have wavered little throughout my life, I honestly did not realize I was a conservative until I began my campaign for US Senate. I am pro-life on the issue of abortion. I fully support the Second Amendment right to bear arms. I am opposed to a government-imposed quota system on hiring practices. I believe we must replace the out-of-date federal tax code, and I believe Congress must severely cut back on its wasteful spending. But I did not know the term conservative defined my belief system. Prior to initial consultations with my campaign consultants when I ran for US Senate in Georgia, no one had ever packaged my political views into a single term. Source: They Think You're Stupid, by Herman Cain, p. 21-26 , Jun 14, 2005
You’re wrong. Palin will continue her assault on the establishment as well as support tea party candidates. Just because she isn’t running does not mean she will disappear.
I look forward to her continued attacks on Obama, mainly because she’s still one of a few who has the stones to do so.
Screw fox... they were never our friends and they were NEVER conservative.
... EXACTLY, Roger is in it with Billionaire Murdock for the MONEY and POWER to control the people... pretty easy to get a following by not being leftwing news, and if you listen they always run down the conservative and push for the RINO... it’s the Medved model, ex lefties talk moderate and ridicule any real conservative when they get the chance. NOT your friends and should be treated that way!
ymmv
I"m a big Sarah Palin fan too and was very disappointed when she announced that she wouldn't run. Then I thought about it and came to the conclusion that Sarah Palin has been a very positive force for conservatives and that with all the media attacks on her and her family, the death threats and so on, she probably made the right choice - for her. However, I can't help feeling that the leftmedia 'won' by marginalizing Palin to the degree that she would have had an uphill road to win the election but I thought she would do it out of patriotism. I also have some doubts whether America is ready to elect a woman as our president. I see a lot of none-too-subtle misogynistic comments all over the internet - even on FR - when Sarah Palin's name comes up, as it often does. Still, like many others, I was ready to support Palin had she chosen to run. Now, she is out of the 2012 presidential race and, I believe, although Sarah Palin will still be a voice for conservatives (and her endorsement will be a huge boost to someone - preferably Herman Cain) she'll lose much of her influence.
Oh, the leftmedia will still mock her but she won't be the target she was when she could have thwarted Obama's re-election plans. That will be a relief for Sarah Palin and her family but by the same token, Palin will never have the same influence she once enjoyed because now, as a non-candidate, she is just another voice in the cacophony of voices vying for attention on the national political scene. Sure, she'll still get some attention but nothing like she had a week ago when she was a potential president. Too bad - but Sarah Palin has made her choice and we all have to move on as the 2012 election process unfolds. That being said, I don't dismiss Sarah Palin as 'nothing', she is simply not a factor in my election plans. Right now, I'm supporting Herman Cain. I hope he can make it past the establishment candidates and bring some conservative common sense to the presidency. Of course, I have some issues with his '999' plan but those will undoubtedly be worked out as he campaigns. We'll see. As for Palin, well, many on FR clamored for her to get in or get out - and now she's officially out, so they should be happy - but don't bet on it. Cain will be the next target. Wait for it.
Geez, if you screw up the basic concept of refunding everyone's sales tax up to the poverty level, the rest of your ranting is proven unreliable and worthless.
Wait!
It’s National Noodle Day?
The good thing is that when they flub, like Perry calling people ‘heartless’, it lets people see the real Perry. And that is a good thing.
Mike... he needs her help and the help of people like Rush. I am supporting Cain but the man is in uncharted waters for himself and he needs help. You want him to win... take off the blinders.
LLS
I wouldn't call her a quitter. She left the Governorship for very good reasons so I don't fault her at all on that. She never was a candidate so she didn't quit, she did, however, string people along, far too long and I think that will hurt her in the ling run. But, she made a ton of money doing it so she might not really care, money is in the bank!
HOw so? If the income tax goes away, along with most others, how is a consumption tax double dipping? If you are against double dipping, what about our CURRENT layered tax scheme? How does a flat tax get rid of SS, Medi-fruad, etc... ?
You can be against an NRST, just try to keep it factual.
I stopped watching Fox & Friends years ago. I barely watch their other programming anymore. I’ve hated FOX since they worked so hard to pimp Rudy Guiliani in the last election. They are doing the same thing to Romney now. Just like John McCain - FOX hates conservatives and only courts them when they need them to get re-elected or to get ratings.
Conservatives should stop watching FOX, and let them see what kind of ratings they get then.
Agreed. I'm just guessing, but her hesitation could have keep other true conservatives from entering the race early enough to make a difference.
After all, if I were a leading conservative politician, I might have said to myself: "No need for me to declare if Palin will probably run."
Normy, sounds like you just want to vote for the lesser of two evils. I for one have had to do that my entire adult life and I am sick and tired of it.
Cain has the best resume. Period
He has a history if taking failing organizations and turning them around. Growing them and creating jobs.
Romney has a history of buying businesses and flipping them for a profit once he lay’s people off and balances the sheets.
Perry has a history of “if its not broke don’t fixit”. He inherited a pretty strong state government and economy.
I would vote for either of these men over the empty suit that occupies 1600 Pennsylvania Ave today. However, during the primary I will vote for the man I prefer. After last night it became Cain.
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