[Really? So, you haven’t been bothered by all of the nasty, snarling posts by PDSers on the Palin threads over the last two and a half years?]
I have defended Sarah from the beginning, always, and I still do. I have also defended other candidates so I don’t know what double standard you are talking about. I think it is a mistake for conservatives to be doing the liberals dirty work for them.
[Or the attacks that are routinely leveled against anyone who dares to disagree with Perry on the Perry threads?]
I try to shutout all the negative posters who have an obvious agenda. I like to have an open, honest discussion about the candidates and issues. I think some of the attacks on Perry have been unfair. I also think that he was awful in the debate the other night, which makes me question whether he can beat Obama. I have always had some issues with Perry’s record, but none that I thought were disqualifying from the Presidency.
[Sounds to me like you’re harboring some double standards.]
Nope, I can support Sarah, but have my doubts about whether she can actually win. I also have my doubts about other candidates. I appreciate open and honest discussion so we can get the best candidate possible.
My goal is to nominate the most conservative candidate possible who can beat Obama. Romney is not an option.
I'm talking about the fact that you singled out Palin supporters for sole and special criticism, in regards to flaming posts.
Of all supporter contingents on this website, we Palin supporters have been taking more flak, for a longer period of time, than any other group. We even had to borrow a term from Dubya's days in office to describe it - PDS. Next to Obama, no other political figure has been more vilified and spat upon, on Free Republic, than Sarah Palin.
If you've really defended Palin "from the beginning" as you say, then you're well aware of the fact that her supporters didn't do anything to start the incessant warfare that has sprung up between her supporters and detractors. We simply committed the unforgivable crime of honestly admiring her, and for having the temerity to do so enthusiastically.
Even worse, we actually had the gall to defend her against malicious gossip-mongering and ad hominem attacks.
Alright, I think I got that out of my system. It wasn't aimed at you personally, but you sort of struck a nerve there. I understand your doubts about everything that's occurring, but hang in there. We've got a long way to go, and I believe that Sarah Palin will lead as always, in the coming difficult months.