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Hesitatingly, Disappointedly, and Agonizingly...for Mitt (Because our main goal is to defeat Obama)
American Thinker ^ | 02/04/2012 | Ron Lipsman

Posted on 02/04/2012 12:21:22 PM PST by SeekAndFind

Conservatives were greatly encouraged by the results of the 2010 national elections. Furthermore, they were excited about the Republicans completing the sweep in 2012 by taking the Senate and the White House. The chance to not only defeat the current crop of ultra-liberal Democrats leading those two institutions, but to finally reverse a century-long slide into statism, socialism, and amoral secularism -- that worthy goal seemed within reach.

Therefore, intense interest arose among conservatives in the Republican presidential nomination process that began last summer. It was disappointing when those most qualified to lead the envisioned counter-revolution chose not to participate. Jim DeMint, Mike Pence, John Bolton, and Paul Ryan were among them. But there still appeared to be highly qualified individuals who might be capable of leading a restoration of America back to its founding principles of individual liberty, free markets, limited government, and American exceptionalism. Alas, today, conservatives are not so sanguine about the prospect. Among the declared candidates, there were two whom conservatives eyed with suspicion -- Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. While the fiscal aspects of Paul's libertarian philosophy are appealing, his isolationist tendencies and laissez-faire moral stances put him beyond the pale.

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The point is: whoever is the ultimate nominee among the remaining four, even if he wins in the fall, that person will not lead the counter-revolution conservatives so desperately seek. But the potential damage to our country from a second Obama term is incalculable. Thus the prime goal must be to defeat Obama. Given the choices, Romney seems to have the best chance to do so. Perhaps we can tread water with Romney while a true Reagan successor emerges further down the pike.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: mitt; obama; rino; romney
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1 posted on 02/04/2012 12:21:31 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

“Perhaps we can tread water with Romney while a true Reagan successor emerges further down the pike.”

That’s what “they” said about mclame, too. The only reason he got any of the true conservative votes was the hope that , down the road, Sarah would be able to take over.


2 posted on 02/04/2012 12:24:06 PM PST by freeangel ( (free speech is only good until someone else doesn't like it)
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To: SeekAndFind

Have any Romney lovers out there looked at his ACTUAL record when he had the chance to govern? Is that the record of a liberal or a conservative? Once you have to admit the truth, that it is the record of a liberal and that Mitt gave this nation both gay marriage and socialized health insurance WITH individual mandate, what is it that you consider to be the glaring differences between him and Obama that the rest of us are missing? Enlighten us.


3 posted on 02/04/2012 12:24:06 PM PST by Grunthor (Mitt Romney and anyone supporting him can go fornicate themselves with a cactus)
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To: SeekAndFind

NO! and, HELL NO!


4 posted on 02/04/2012 12:26:29 PM PST by right way right (What's it gonna take?)
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To: freeangel

Looks like we got another party-over-conservatism one. What use would the “main goal to defeat Obama” be if the subsequent Congress reverts to being more liberal than ever, and a compliant GOP non-conservative president is at the helm?


5 posted on 02/04/2012 12:26:29 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: SeekAndFind

Liberal is liberal, it doesn’t matter which party label follows the name.


6 posted on 02/04/2012 12:26:54 PM PST by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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7 posted on 02/04/2012 12:27:16 PM PST by onyx (SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC, DONATE MONTHLY. If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, let me know.)
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To: Grunthor

big bump


8 posted on 02/04/2012 12:28:35 PM PST by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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To: SeekAndFind
If Gingrich falls, I'll go with Santorum. If Santorum falls I'll go with Paul.

No to Mitt for the nominee.

9 posted on 02/04/2012 12:28:47 PM PST by Tribune7 (GAS WAS $1.85 per gallon on the day Obama was Inaugurated! - - freeper Gaffer)
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To: SeekAndFind

Disagree.


10 posted on 02/04/2012 12:29:16 PM PST by prisoner6 (Right Wing Nuts bolt The Constitution together as the loose screws of the Left fall out!)
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To: SeekAndFind

No.


11 posted on 02/04/2012 12:31:17 PM PST by gorush (History repeats itself because human nature is static)
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To: SeekAndFind
More states have not even been given an opportunity for their voices to be heard. Seems like a disrespect to the country. Romney is a libearl democrat. He was once registered as a democrat. The more you marginalize conservatism, the more difficult it is to advance the ideas. It is not for the soul of the party, it's for the entire future of which way America wants to go towards. People stand up and fight what is being force upon you, stand your ground. Trust your convictions.
13 posted on 02/04/2012 12:31:54 PM PST by Christie at the beach
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To: SeekAndFind
Perhaps we can tread water with Romney while a true Reagan successor emerges further down the pike.

If that were true, I would agree, but Mittens is talking about raising minimum wages and strengthening the safety net. That ain't treading water. The is actively swimming towards greater Socialism. I'll pass.

14 posted on 02/04/2012 12:32:06 PM PST by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Sorry, there is no difference between Obama and Mitt Romney. Mitt’s lying about his recent conversion to pro-life conservatism and he’s still bragging about his socialist RomneyCare program today, and he and his National Healthcare Czar, Pam Bondi, are going to try to get similar programs installed in all 50 states. Sorry but government forced healthcare is not my idea of Liberty!!

Romney be damned. Full steam ahead with Newt!!


15 posted on 02/04/2012 12:33:43 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Rebellion is not just brewing, rebellion is here!!)
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To: Tribune7

Ex-mormon and no Mitt under any circumstances. I’m prepared to expatriate in a worst case scenario.


16 posted on 02/04/2012 12:35:01 PM PST by AnTiw1 (I lived through a mormon hell, I will not live in a country with a mormon president.)
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To: SeekAndFind

In this morning’s WSJ Peggy Noone says that the GOP Establishment doesn’t particularly like Mittens either, and is waiting for a cavalry rescue led by (get this) ... Jeb!


17 posted on 02/04/2012 12:37:49 PM PST by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: Revolting cat!
RE: and is waiting for a cavalry rescue led by (get this) ... Jeb!

STAY OUT DA BUSHES !!

18 posted on 02/04/2012 12:40:11 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: GeronL

Not ONE of those pukes have as yet had the guts to answer the challenge, as you no doubt observed on the other thread.


19 posted on 02/04/2012 12:41:38 PM PST by Grunthor (Mitt Romney and anyone supporting him can go fornicate themselves with a cactus)
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To: SeekAndFind
"But the potential damage to our country from a second Obama term is incalculable."

And 4, or more years of mitty, would be indistinguishable.

20 posted on 02/04/2012 12:41:50 PM PST by moehoward
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