What the GOP is lacking isn't so much principles or an agenda.
What the GOP lacks is anyone willing to stand up for anything.
Palin does, spectacularly.
In Massachusetts last go around, Brown did.
Bachmann sure does.
In Florida, Rubio takes no quarter. And it might be noted, Rubio is making noises to support Romney.
Romney's not perfect, but at least he stands up and pushes back.
More than perhaps anything, that is what the GOP needs most.
Maybe it's time to cut Romney some slack, and support him when he speaks up. Which he does more than some others in the GOP "leadership".
Just a thought.
90+ posts and you haven’t been called an “effin troll” yet? Shocka!
LOL
take your handfull of Mitt ass kissers and go get lost!
If it's anyone else, sorry Mitt, see ya round.
Mitt Romney is never going to get the nomination, and will never be POTUS.
That is all.
I am willing to concede that for purists, there can be no half-measures. I, therefore, bow to those of my party who will not accept him. Paul Ryan impressed me more than anyone through all this mess. What impressed me most is that he came to the “parlezwiththePres” prepared, well read, articulate and ready to dish facts and details which most of the Washington Wags aren't capable of doing.
If you want my ideal candidate — he'd better look a lot like Ryan.
Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS), repeated episodes of physical assault on a woman by the person with whom she lives or with whom she has a relationship, often resulting in serious physical and psychologic damage to the woman. Such violence tends to follow a predictable pattern. The violent episodes usually follow verbal argument and accusation and are accompanied by verbal abuse. Almost any subject-housekeeping, money, childrearing-may begin the episode. Over time, the violent episodes escalate in frequency and severity. Most battered women report that they thought that the assaults would stop; unfortunately, studies show that the longer the women stay in the relationship the more likely they are to be seriously injured. Less and less provocation seems to be enough to trigger an attack once the syndrome has begun. The use of alcohol may increase the severity of the assault. The man is more likely to be abusive as the alcohol wears off. Battering occurs in cycles of violence. In the first phase the man acts increasingly irritable, edgy, and tense. Verbal abuse, insults, and criticism increase, and shoves or slaps begin. The second phase is the time of the acute, violent activity. As the tension mounts, the woman becomes unable to placate the man, and she may argue or defend herself. The man uses this as the justification for his anger and assaults her, often saying that he is "teaching her a lesson." The third stage is characterized by apology and remorse on the part of the man, with promises of change. The calm continues until tension builds again. Battered woman syndrome occurs at all socioeconomic levels, and one half to three quarters of female assault victims are the victims of an attack by a partner. It is estimated that in the United States between 1 and 2 million women a year are beaten by their husbands. Men who grew up in homes in which the father abused the mother are more likely to beat their wives than are men who lived in nonviolent homes. Personal and cultural attitudes also affect the incidence of battering. Aggressive behavior is a normal part of male socialization in most cultures; physical aggression may be condoned as a means of resolving a conflict. A personality profile obtained by psychologic testing reveals the typical battered woman to be reserved, withdrawn, depressed, and anxious, with low self-esteem, a poorly integrated self-image, and a general inability to cope with life's demands. The parents of such women encouraged compliance, were not physically affectionate, and socially restricted their daughters' independence, preventing the widening of social contact that normally occurs in adolescence. Victims of the battered woman syndrome are often afraid to leave the man and the situation; change, loneliness, and the unknown are perceived as more painful than the beatings. Nurses are in an excellent position to offer assistance to battered women in several ways, because encouraging a woman to talk about the battering and the injuries may help her to admit what she may have been too embarrassed to reveal even to her parents. A realistic appraisal of the situation is then possible; the woman wants to hear that the nurse thinks the battering will not recur, but the nurse can tell her only that the usual pattern is for the abuse to continue and to become more severe. The woman may be referred to the social service department or given directions for contacting community agencies such as a battered women's shelter or a hotline to a counseling service. Caring for and counseling a battered woman often require great patience because she is usually ambivalent about her situation and may be confused to the point of believing that she deserves the assaults she has suffered. Written, photographic, and videotaped records are maintained to document the extent of the problem, including the form of abuse reported, the injuries sustained, and a summary of similar incidents and previous admissions.
Not on FR! I wouldn’t piss on that political whore if he were on fire. If you want to support RINO Romney, go start your own web site.
My problem with Romney and other "wet finger" politicians like him, is that they lack core principles. He needs to figure out who he is and get a backbone.
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IMHO, the problem with Romney is the same problem we have with the current Congress, he does what he thinks best despite the people’s will. When I hear him defend his Romneycare, he’s saying how he thinks it’s a great thing.
What about what the voters think? Granted a politician can’t lead with a finger in the wind but they need to respect the will of the people.
No sorry if Mitt is the nominee then Ohio will go democrat again. I could not bring myself to vote for someone who thought RomneyCare was a good idea.
All of his recent conservative talk is just trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
We’ve got the worst crop of politicians ever. The Conservatives are doomed.
I was pulling for Fred and Duncan but they seemed to be sedated on Quaaludes the whole primary when methamphetamine would have helped more.
April Fools Day was 19 days ago, Hoss.
*Slick Willard Mega-Barf Alert Ping*
Why would I want to lay off attacking RINOs like Romney and McCain?
You’re kidding, right?
Romney is just trying to get the early lead all to himself, just like sexual pervert Rudy Giuliani did in 2007. That tactic kept the qualified candidates from even entering the race, leaving us with McCain.
I would never vote for Giuliani or Romney, just as I did not vote for McCain. Give me a qualified candidate or none at all.