Posted on 08/03/2012 1:26:47 PM PDT by Bratch
Don’t buy the doom and gloom pronouncements from conservatives telling you, “this is the most important election in history.” A loss for Mitt Romney would not necessarily spell long lasting disaster for Republicans, nor would it be the death-knell to conservatism. In fact, it’s possible a 2012 loss could lay the groundwork for a stronger Republican party and conservative movement.
Elections are almost always seen as urgent and morally imperative. But sometimes major victories can only come in the aftermath of what appear to be devastating defeats. John Kerry‘s loss in 2004 laid the groundwork for a Democratic takeover in 2006 and 2008, and Jimmy Carter‘s defeat of Gerald Ford in 1976 paved the way for the Ronald Reagan in 1980. In other words, it is a mistake to assume losing a presidential election is a permanent defeat.
“This should be the most important election since 1980, but so far it is not,” says Reagan biographer Craig Shirley. “Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle postulated the ‘great man’ theory of history, and indeed this was true with Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, TR, FDR and Reagan. But history has not summoned forth great men in 2012 and in fact our history today is small.”
This is not to say Republicans should concede the election, but conservatives should keep November in proper perspective.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
See that is the thing.
If Palin is VP I can see the risk of ‘blaming’ the tea party. Despite the fact the administration will have in it’s central slot - the most stand forward Tea Party around.
If Palin is VP I can see the risk, and I’ll (happily) take it.
If however Mitt goes for someone weak and gullible, I’ll hike the day after voting for him, and we’ll all move on starting from day one.
DAY ONE.
But first. Before that. We un-elect Obama.
THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING AMERICA RIGHT NOW.
Everything else must wait.
November 7th, all bets are off, if Palin isn’t VP.
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They already do. Embrace the blame and kick it back to them. The old media is losing badly. Newsweak is going to stop printing dead tree editions, and will be another web blog. Which old media outlet listed millions in losses today?
Don't be afraid. Do what is right, trust to God for the results. Lots of lessons in the Cruz victory. GOP-E took a 14 point smackdown, with the help of principled conservatives, and by the Grace of God.
Vote your principles, but don't be in fear.
/johnny
I think the most important issue facing America right now is America turning away from God.
The most important political issue is that both parties are socialists, and conservatives have no party representation.
/johnny
Palin is Ms. Personality on our side.
Heck on both sides. She is it. Romney may just be Mr. Rich, and a lot of things which are not all back, but he is ... BORING.
Boring as the day is long. Boring with a capital B.
It all hinges on who Romney selects as his VP.
I’ve chosen. I’ll vote for Romney. And I’ll support Palin.
1) Once Obamacare goes into effect, it will never be fully repealed. No government program ever does. Future debates will be over how to reform it so it "works better", not over getting rid of it (see Social Security and Medicare).
2) There are at least four Supreme Court justices over 70 years old, including Scalia, Thomas, Ginsburg and Kennedy. While I have no guarantee Romney would pick true conservatives, I have an ironclad guarantee that Obama would pick true left-wing progressives (see Kagan and Sotomayor).
In other words, Romney may not be the conservative president we have been wanting, but he is not a European Socialist. And anyone who says there is no difference between Romney and Obama is fooling themselves.
I won't be voting for Romney even if Palin is the Veep candidate. For me, it's not about a cult of personality. It's about fundamental principles.
/johnny
I’m just angry and venting my frustration...
***The proper ventilation zone is the GOP, not conservatives.
No fear-mongering here, FRiend;
***That is exactly what it was.
you obviously have not been paying attention the last 3 1/2 years....your statement is inane at best.
anyone who says there is no difference between Romney and Obama is fooling themselves.
***Sure there’s a difference. But it’s not enough to vote for a lying, baby-killing statist just because he’s a little bit different from the other lying, baby-killing statist.
your right, I didn’t state it correctly. I really hope Obama loses and Romney wins
I hate seeing the infighting, too..
I’m sorry you feel that way.
I’m sorry you feel that way.
***I’m sorry you think you’re a conservative
I’m conservative (oh yea uh-huh) and pro-gay marriage and I want your ZOT!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2914374/posts
CINOs gonna push their liberal GOP candidate, and some of us won't comply. Frustrated CINOs lash out because conservatives won't go along to get along. Regular as clockwork.
/johnny
That same thing has been said as well.
If Clinton won a second term, FR would be shut down. We seem to be still here.
Lay off the histrionics. It's not helping you sell your candidate, and is very annoying.
/johnny
Well, they certainly aren’t going to impeach Romney, because he’ll be the GOP’s liberal marxist whose father was an open fan of Saul Alinksy.
Yes, I’m a conservative, but
***Uh, huh... A conservative willing to compromise his principles, a CINO
I’m conservative (oh yea uh-huh) and pro-gay marriage and I want your ZOT!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2914374/posts
Regular as clockwork.
***sorta begs the question why such CINO behavior has been tolerated these many years on FRee Republic.
I don't propose we zot them. Maybe they will, eventually, get some courage of conviction. Some that pushed for McLame are pissed off and now not voting for Romney.
Things get better, if you hold the line and the faith.
Not everyone that disagrees with us needs to be nuked. Unless they are politicians.
/johnny
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