The Texas economy was somewhat better than the rest of the Nation prior to Perry, and will likely remain as such after Perry. I say somewhat strong as celebrating an unemployment rate over 8% for a period of time isn't really something to crow about in normal times. I don't like the debt the great state of Texas has taken on under this Governor.
I don't like the tight rope he walks on illegal immigration. He made his “heartless” comment in regards to those who are opposed to in state tuition (in which he supports), failing to recognize that by providing benefits to illegal activity also encourages more illegal activity. I'm not crazy about the numbers of illegal immigrants soaring under Perry. I don't like a convoluted idea of “strategic fencing”. Either one is for putting up a fence or they're against it. I don't find this an issue where there is middle ground, try as he might.
I'm not crazy about the Gardasil issue, though I accepted his explanation for being wrong in the way he imposed the law.
I don't like the appearance of the Governor taking care of certain friends, and I don't like how those friends have the appearance of taking care of him (his real estate transactions).
With that being said (and I'm fairly sure you will take issue with those points), I do like the talk of states rights, less Government regulation, less taxation, a pro-life agenda and a return to personal responsibility.
I've posted to you before that I'm certainly not critical of you and your fellow Perry supporters. I have felt all along that Perry has been his own worst enemy (debates and continued misstatements) either because of a lack of preparation or maybe he just isn't that good in pressure situations. A Presidential campaign is a far greater task than anything he's faced before.
The reluctance felt by many to support the Governor was not only here, but manifested itself in a fifth place finish in Iowa, a state who does have a different primary method, but still a state in which he should have done far better if he had hoped to be a major player.
Should he be proceeding on? That's his choice, but I just don't see how he can remake himself now. He is who he is and altering from that now would make him appear disingenuous. It's also possible by continuing on will reduce his role to that of a spoiler, favoring someone whom most of us really don't want to see as the nominee, Mitt Romney.
You have come on this thread and repeated a number of the half-truths in a “not to pick an argument” way.
Now I could come back with my list of links that prove what you have so “cleverly” come here to do and then be accused by other posters of spamming FR with pro-Perry information.
I will tell you this, you are out to lunch on your negatives talking points, and you just about remembered the “top ten” smears. Bravo to you. /s
A fence along the Texas portion of the border is not feasible. We have the Rio Grand as our border. The official border runs straight down the middle of the river.
We can’t build a fence on the Mexican side of the Rio because it’s not our property and we can’t maintain it. Putting a fence on our side of the Rio cedes land and water to Mexico. The Rio is an important water source for agriculture down there.
That is why Perry does not support/promote a fence along every inch of the border. Candidates who do are fools and do not understand the logistics of the Texas border. A fence along other than the Texas border can be done - and Perry does support that.
Really? And even if so, what of it?
If your REALLY thought this was genuine or legitimate concern, you would have to support either Ron Paul or Mittens Romeny, since they are the only ones with previous experience running for President.
So which one is it for you? Or are you for the OTHER, non-Republican guy with prior experience running for President?
Really? And even if so, what of it?
If your REALLY thought this was genuine or legitimate concern, you would have to support either Ron Paul or Mittens Romeny, since they are the only Republicans with previous experience running for President.
So which one is it for you? Or are you for the OTHER, non-Republican guy with prior experience running for President?
Are you aware that the ethanol PAC hammered Perry hard because he is the only candidate who was 100% against gov't subsidies?.