[grey_whiskers]

*PING*

I'm in the asbestos birdcage.

Bring your own tar and pitchforks.

Cheers!

[gov_bean_ counter]

The pay for play stuff really pisses me off.

[CitizenUSA]

You won't get flamed by me. Frankly, I don't know what to believe about Governor Perry at this point. Certain posters started pushing him awhile back. At the time, I wondered where the support was coming from, especially since many Texas FReepers were dead set against reelecting him in the governor campaign. Don't forget. This guy was challenged in the primary from the right.

Governor Perry comes across as a competent guy. That's actually a compliment coming from someone who believes most politicians are detestable socialists. On the other hand, I don't think there's any evidence he bucked his party or the system in a serious attempt to cut government. Reducing government's role in our daily lives would be pretty revolutionary in an era of big government, but it's what I expect from “conservative” leaders.

His fans will no doubt provide a plethora of facts proving Perry (slightly) cut government spending, once one adjusts for inflation and population growth and excludes federal mandates. They have an explanation for virtually everything. Perry coddled illegal immigrants? No. He wants a secure border (or a Mexico so robust no one wants to cross an unprotected border). The problem isn't so much that there's an answer for every question. The problem is there's so many questions!

Perry supporters give me the funny feeling I'm talking to used car salesmen. Truth be told, I don't need to be sold on a candidate. Consider Michelle Bachmann or Herman Cain. I'm entirely comfortable with either one as I sense they're ideological bedfellows. Sarah Palin gives me the same sense. She's one of us, a conservative.

I don't doubt Governor Perry would make a far better president than Obama. Any of the Republicans would be better, including Romney. It would be hard to do worse! I just don't think Perry is the conservative I'm looking for.

[LucyT]

Check out Article, - and Perry's comments from 2008, in which he quotes the koran, knowingly. And, there's more about Perry and his islamic friends.

Thanks, grey_whiskers. This guy is dangerous, and we've been warned.

[Lakeshark]

in the asbestos birdcage.

LOL. You sure are. Your vanity is well done, well thought out, and well presented.

I'm not anti-Perry like I am anti-Romney, I'll support him if he wins (so far) and vote for him.

You have given some very good debating points and hopefully will make more than a few Perry supporters rethink their enthusiasm.

Kudos to your work, I am now off to finish reading the thread for the various responses.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks grey_whiskers. Just for fun, I’ve got one — “you put the ass in asbestos!”