Per that comment, you assume much about Romney that is not supported by his public record.
Using your analogy, I would say that Romney as president, would only slow down the runaway train to 500 mph at BEST. That is what his record indicates he would do as president - all campaign rhetoric aside.
Given the dire state of the country, that's entirely unacceptable. We need a president who will apply the brakes with both feet, and slam that sucker into reverse, if we're to stave off certain destruction. Romney is NOT that guy.
The point is, if Romney becomes the nominee, then America's between a rock and a hard place. We're going to go off 'the cliff' no matter who wins the general election. The only question remaining is, do we want Romney to take the entire Republican center-right down with him, or would we prefer that Obama and the Democrats receive the rightful blame for what they've wrought?
If this is our choice, I'd rather see our side take over Congress, and tie Obama's hands for four years. A second flush in November will likely bring us a congressional majority in both houses, and the OPPOSITION to the tyranny residing in the White House will INCREASE exponentially.
Who knows what that increased opposition will lead to, but it'll never happen if Romney the liberal is president.
In a choice between Romney and Obama, there is no contest. We should vote for Romney. Maybe you think it is better to see the country destroyed and turned into a socialist state, but I would rather take my chances in the hope that Romney will help right the ship, then allow Obama to intentionally scuttle her.
There are too many conservatives who actually believe that by letting Obama destroy the country, that it will result in a second revolution, a restoration if you will... but it won’t happen... by the time, the socialists will control your healthcare, they will control your food, they will control communications... Do you really think that Free Republic will still be around? Do you believe for a second that they will allow any sort of organized resistance to form? If you do, then you are a fool. If you can’t stop the train, at least slow it down to buy time...
I agree with you Windflier, we can tie Obama's hands. If Romney wins then the people will be disallusioned by his false statements he's so well known for and will assume he's on our side...he is anything but that.!!!!