Posted on 08/14/2011 10:36:33 AM PDT by Sudetenland
Over the past couple of months Rick Perry has been considering a run for POTUS. As of Thursday, August 11, it looks like the decision has been made and hes in.
Since hes been Governor of Texas for over ten years, folks from the other 56 states are asking Texans what kind of governor hes been and what we think. I decided that what I think isnt good enough I could be wrong. So, I decided to do some research on Perrys record and form a more accurate, fact-based opinion on his qualifications instead of relying on my general perceptions.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I voted for Perry in each of the three gubernatorial elections since 2002 and I am a conservative and a registered Republican. It was easy for me to vote for Perry since the alternative(s) were either uber-RINOs in the primaries or liberal Democrats in the general elections. Under the circumstances, my choice was always easy.
While researching Perrys pros and cons, Ive read every article and blog post that I could find over several weeks. Many of those posts had 2-300 comments associated with them I read them all.
(Excerpt) Read more at peskytruth.wordpress.com ...
Sorry, but I still have issues with his stance on illegal immigration, including in-state tuition to children of illegals. We’re going into the primary season. I will not back a candidate who does not take a strong stance on illegal immigration or potential amnesty. What shakes out and what it means for the GOP candidate remains to be seen. But I will not support any GOP candidate in the primaries unless they are strong on immigration.
This is so ridiculous on its surface.
I grew up in India (with second largest population of muslims) and in a city with 45% muslim population. I had friends who were muslims. I find nothing wrong with Perry being supportive of some muslims in the Texas community. Just as I find nothing wrong with the muslim friends I have grown up with that wanted the same freedoms and quality of life as I did.
Perry isn’t Obama and he isn’t Romney, so that would be good enough for me if he gets the nomination.
I agree. Anyone who cares about our country will vote “against” obama.
I am tired of these folks who only care about one issue.
Yes, I am pro-life, but really think it should be between a woman, her God, and her doctor. I want the govt out of my private life.
That doesn’t mean I would vote for or against a candidate just because of my being pro-life.
There is no perfect candidate. They all have a wart or two.
ABO=Anyone But Obama!!!!!!!!!
The big missing glare in your article is just how much
have the Moslems contributed to Gov. Perry’s run for President. I have real doubts about him since I read the speech Perry gave to the ‘Texas Moslems’ and how wonderful they are for Texas. It was posted here on Freerepublic.
This was a good article.
I’m with ya brother..I let the writer know three things he avoided and he did not post me yet.He made sense on three or four things to me but THE BIG AVALANCHE IS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION.
I have a strange feeling that Rick Perry does not equate this to Sharia Law.
Plus, the final line in the article states: "Anyone who aligns with Muslims in any form is a traitor to the free world!"
We can take this site for what it is.
scary...the Gov. skipped his Act for America meetings. We have the Turkish Gulan schools proliferating in TX. on tax-payer dollars. IS HE DOING HIS HOMEWORK?
If Herman Cain makes it to the NC primary I plan on voting for him, that’s the time to show your preferences. When it comes to the election, as you say, ABBO! Thank God I don’t see any McCain’s in this field.
If they are pro-illegal immigration and pro-amnesty than they are pro-Democrat, no two ways about it. 20 million new uneducated, government dependent "citizens" means 19 million new Democrat voters and the end for the Republican party.
they abandoned the democrat party as it gradually revealed its true selfsocialism.
IT IS HARD TO GET FOLKS TO SEE THIS. IT IS HERE AND NOW THINKING.
Vid on immigration TX. Ruling-Class 82 lege...power-players
In 2008 I sent Perry a Christmas card while I was in Iraq. I recieved a prompt response in the form of a card from him.
I also sent one to obama. Still waitin.....
LOL!
She really owns your soul; you even post about her on a Perry thread!
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