Posted on 12/03/2011 12:22:28 PM PST by Lou Budvis
Although I understand why Cain supporters feel let down and disappointed, I don't understand those who are thowing up their hands, conceding the election to 0bama, and declaring the end of the Republic.
Where was there any evidence that Cain had capabilty and experience to lead the Nation?
Did he have years of fighting the good fight with the scars to prove it? No. Compare the battles Sarah Palin fought even before 2008.
Since he is a radio commentator, was he a leading voice of conservative thought? No. If you want a radio host with a thorough understanding of the Constitution and gov't, Mark Levin would be a better choice.
He didn't have a distinguished military career like Col. West. Working on weapons gives you no geo-poltical experience as to when to use them. Oppenheimer may have been the father of the A-bomb, but he was never qualified to decide when to use it.
Finally, if his business experience was in manufacturing or finance, he would have a better understanding of what it will take to bring America back. But,the US doesn't need anymore fast food joints.
He added to the debate for sure, but he wasn't the end all be all.
Neither him nor Sarah were savior of the republic.
We should be focusing on electing quality presidents, senators, representatives, governors, etc., not saviors of the universe.
If anyone is going to save this republic, it’s going to be we the people.
If Cain had become president, we would have surrendered to France by 2014.
His endorsement will be important in the primaries and the general election.
Twitter:
Newt Gingrich
I am proud to know Herman Cain and consider him a friend and I know he will continue to be a powerful voice for years to come.
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Cain could have saved the RINO Party from itself.
Quick to kick him when he’s down, aren’t you?
Don’t know which is more evil—the Cain hate from them...or us.
Call me disappointed.
You save the Republic and then the next day you have to save it all over again
Do you think the current crop of kooks, retreads and Northeastern Republicans are up to the task of turning this nation around?
They will cut political deals with the Democrats, stab Conservatives in the back and spend us into further debt, either way it is a Obama second term.
Well surrendering to France might not be so bad: I’ve decided that as long as both Obama and Sarkozy are in office, Nicholai Sarkozy is the Leader of the Free World.
(I’m debating whether the title devolves to Cameron, Merkl or Harper if Sarkozy leaves office before Obama.)
Actually I think that's what Sarah has said.
What gripes me is the right wing circular firing squad. No, Herman probably never would or should have been the candidate but for him to be taken out by unproven accusations - well how easy is that for the left? They play us for idiots and we fall for it every time.
I'll never get over what was done to Sarah and the left isn't even ashamed.
Be sure to drop your popcorn bag in the trash as you leave the Bread & Circus.
I bet it is very peaceful for you, with nothing between your ears but a vacuum.
Cain is an Alpha Male and the very thing —his drive —was such that made him a success—but it may have been this that kept his eye roving for new female conquests. A Democrat might be able to do this—a Republican NO. The old double standard. He was wise to leave now. I hope a place can be found for him in Government. He’s a good man.
That’s why we have this process, I suppose - a trial by fire to see how the candidate stands the heat. It is pathetic that the left isn’t held to the same standards, though. If it wasn’t for the double standard, the left would have no standards at all.
Cain didn’t do a good job organizing his campaign or predicting what would come his way. He seems like a helluva guy with fine ideas, though. My hope is that he’ll come out of this reformed and renewed.
Well stated.
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