It just goes on and on.
BINGO.
Kevin, perhaps we’ve conversed before. Your handle seems familiar to me. Those were probably more united times for conservatives.
As it stands, your post was respectful and rational. I will not besmirch the logic of those who believe Romney is their only alternative. I know too well, from 2008’s McCain nomination, exactly the reasoning behind your comments.
For me, I’m not doing it this time because Romney has knowingly and publicly left the social conservative reservation. It is well known that Romney came out just short months ago in favor of gay couples and gay adoption.
Colofornian in one of his posts above ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2910346/posts?page=87#87 ) has detailed Romney’s flips and flops on abortion. As late as the very end of 2007, he was still saying his position is effectively pro-choice.
He is not reliably pro-life. He is not reliable to appoint conservative justices. He will not renounce romneycare. He did not denounce military uniforms in gay pride parades.
It just goes on and on.
It’s impossible for me to support him. It would like supporting a copperhead bite over a rattlesnake bit.
I don’t want either bite.
It just goes on and on.
BINGO.
I do understand your position. Obama is just so bad that I can't stand the thought of another four years. I don't think the country can take it. To use your example, if give the choice between a copperhead bite and a rattlesnake bite where not being bitten at all is not an option, I would take the copperhead bite every time. Copperheads are far less poisonous than rattlers and there is a much better chance of survival. Unfortunately, not getting bitten by either is not an option this election cycle.