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Herman Cain Wasn't the Savior of the Republic (Vanity)
Self | 12/3/12 | Self

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.


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To: cradle of freedom

You’re welcome!


121 posted on 12/03/2011 2:34:54 PM PST by WPaCon
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To: meadsjn

I saw him after 9-11 and what he did for the nation.

Whatever his pappy did, GWB was not GHWB. And we’d be far better off with either at the helm today than the Kenyan idiot.


122 posted on 12/03/2011 2:34:54 PM PST by BenKenobi (Honkeys for Herman! 10 percent is enough for God; 9 percent is enough for government)
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To: cradle of freedom

You’re welcome!


123 posted on 12/03/2011 2:36:01 PM PST by WPaCon
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To: Lou Budvis

There is no single savior of the Republic. That is us and we don’t do anything other than try to put it off on one single person. We think we can sit home and pin all the work on a person. Sorry we are over until we get that.

Blech


124 posted on 12/03/2011 2:38:25 PM PST by dforest
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To: Lou Budvis
"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."

I used to listen to both over the internet and that's how I came to have so much respect for Mr. Cain. But his voice is a less brash voice then Mark Levin. He didn't bully or yell at his listeners. But both men have my respect. Herman Cain... more.

125 posted on 12/03/2011 2:39:43 PM PST by GloriaJane (Pro Choice = Pro Death - Pro Life = Pro LIFE!)
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To: Youaskedforit

I’d be satisfied with Next, but if his campaign flames out, who is next?

Maybe Santorum? I think Sarah said something to the effect of we should all take a look at him.


126 posted on 12/03/2011 2:40:13 PM PST by WPaCon
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To: MNJohnnie; All
Lesson 1. No proof or evidence is any longer required. All that matters is that the accusations have have been made.

But ask yourself this question: if the accusations are true, does the fact that they've been made without proof excuse the supposed transgression?

In this latest case, there was an accusation accompanied by evidence that money payments had been made to the accuser for a number of years. Cain's response under the circumstances was completely unsatisfactory; he denied the charge but offered nothing cogent in the way of an explanation. The whole thing smells faintly of blackmail to me. And I certainly don't want a President who is capable of being blackmailed, or amenable to the process.

127 posted on 12/03/2011 2:40:26 PM PST by Mr Ramsbotham (Laws against sodomy are honored in the breech.)
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To: MNJohnnie

I think the Republic is on the verge of ruin because of the incest between Finance Capitalism and politics. That’s why I liked Sarah Palin who even busted her own party leaders, plus she still had the American Dream in her, plus she was social without being socialist (probably due to the Nature of life in Alaska). I liked her right away and admired how even the left had to give her begrudging credit.

Well, enjoy your politics, you lucky bums who still have some and can pick and choose. The only danger is a third candidate, a Ross Perot type and from the looks of it, it seems that it’s pretty easy to split republicans. You want someone with experience but without baggage, a questing mind but who’s never erred, a spotless past but crafty as the devil to deal with this world of snakes. A freedom lover, but with evangelical values. And this longing for a Unicorn risks opening up a nice and easy path for Obama 2 (don’t worry the powers pulling the purse strings are even capable of drugging the economy just enough to restore some hope). That’s how they did it in Italy.

Anyhow Newt’s got leadership qualities and communication skills are very important in this day and age. Too bad he’s a bit of an elderly fart (and not sexy).

Reagan was divorced and Reagan signed an abortion bill when he was governor (if I recall), he also started the process of shipping American jobs abroad (but at least he stimulated the economy). Newt sounds pretty good for the economy... and that’s what really concerns Americans... Boston Tea Party, Civil War (fundamentally about tariffs and not slavery)... Wal-marts, McDonalds, 7-11s, 700,000 billion dollars of Toxic financial instruments.

Never mind technocrats, see if you can rustle up some saints.


128 posted on 12/03/2011 2:40:38 PM PST by Youaskedforit
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To: Syncro; humblegunner

I concur with your personal wish, both of them, hehehe.

I pinged to hg because he see’s these blogs that post some of it, but not the rest, so you have to “click” their blog so they get a hit to get the rest of the story.

I haven’t seen him go after one who doesn’t post their entire “blog” thread and respond to it.

Why on earth people post threads then not respond I cannot understand. The only thing I can come up with is a hit and run, or a “click on my blog”.

I guess the $$ are too racy for FR. Hopefully, we won’t soon ban the term Capitalism!


129 posted on 12/03/2011 2:40:42 PM PST by NoGrayZone (Stay involved..because stupid people are running America! - Herman Cain - Amen!!!)
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To: SaraJohnson

Who the hell are you to judge what a conservative is, you old troll?


130 posted on 12/03/2011 2:43:52 PM PST by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
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To: MNJohnnie
The Republic is finished when the only choice the voters are ever going to be allowed to vote for is corrupt clown A or incompetent corrupt bozo B.

The republic died, or was killed, 150 years ago. It just has taken this long to figure it out.

131 posted on 12/03/2011 2:44:10 PM PST by central_va ( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: SaraJohnson

Smug, arrogant consrvatives like you is exactly why Obama wil be re-elected.

Why should I back you or any of your candidates? Did you stand up for Herman?

I think not.

Real simple lesson here. Since conservatives don’t know how to unite, we won’t unite.

Learn it, love it, live it. This is the way of things.


132 posted on 12/03/2011 2:46:37 PM PST by chris37 (Heartless.)
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To: Syncro; NoGrayZone
I have seen many posters that post from their own blogs, dozens of threads, and NEVER respond.

Well hell, man.. why do you slam Pimpbusters as "FReeper Beaters"?

First, these pimps ain't FReepers and second THEY NEED to be beat on.

And run off, but that ain't my call.

I can manage the beating part though.

133 posted on 12/03/2011 2:59:24 PM PST by humblegunner (The kinder, gentler version...)
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To: humblegunner; Syncro

Couldn’t you summon up a beating for this one? At least a little one?


134 posted on 12/03/2011 3:11:25 PM PST by NoGrayZone (Stay involved..because stupid people are running America! - Herman Cain - Amen!!!)
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To: Lou Budvis

Still no response weasel, to any of it??


135 posted on 12/03/2011 3:13:06 PM PST by NoGrayZone (Stay involved..because stupid people are running America! - Herman Cain - Amen!!!)
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To: NoGrayZone

The Corps has rules of engagement.
The OP did not excerpt. Our hands are tied.


136 posted on 12/03/2011 3:16:55 PM PST by humblegunner (The kinder, gentler version...)
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To: BenKenobi
I saw him after 9-11 and what he did for the nation.

Yes, the whole world saw GWB step out and surrender to radical islam on 9/12/2001 with his "Islam is a religion of peace ... " speech.

With that one lie, GWB surrendered the USA and the rest of Western Civilization to another 1400 years of muslim agression and terror.

We had the opportunity, THAT DAY, to defeat muslim agression and terror around the world, and it wouldn't have required the lives of several thousand more Americans, and it would not have required the use of nukes.

It would have required sound conservative principles and the ability and courage to articulate them. GWB had neither. A more proper statement would have been:

"Islam will NOT be recognized as a religion. It is an insane death cult, a violent political ideology; barbaric and perverted from its beginnings; terroristic and oppressive to its end. Islam is not compatible with human civilization."

Then, whatever the cost, we could have eradicated islam from the face of the earth. Instead, islam has become more violent and more emboldened to advance its agenda around the globe

137 posted on 12/03/2011 3:17:46 PM PST by meadsjn (Sarah 2012, or sooner)
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To: buccaneer81

Stop being raaaaacis, Bucky! :)


138 posted on 12/03/2011 3:20:02 PM PST by SaraJohnson
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To: SaraJohnson

You’re one of the original Perrybot racists. Wear that hood with pride.


139 posted on 12/03/2011 3:30:56 PM PST by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
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To: humblegunner

Darn!


140 posted on 12/03/2011 3:33:27 PM PST by NoGrayZone (Stay involved..because stupid people are running America! - Herman Cain - Amen!!!)
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