Posted on 11/20/2007 10:25:19 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
I believe I represent the average Republican voter, or at least a significant slice of the R base. My positions - in no particular order - are as follows:
Immigration - Amnesty is a deal breaker. If they are here illegally and we come into contact with them, send them home.
Iraq - We were winning, we are winning, and we will win. The various pitfalls and difficulties that we have had do not equal defeat. We need a President to stand firm, and to fire all the traitors(I am not using this word lightly) in the State Department and the CIA who have actively sabotaged the war and President Bush for political gain.
GWOT - While Iraq is part of the GWOT, there is much more to be done. Afghanistan is still underway, OBL still needs a reckoning, Iran, Syria, Saudis - there are so many dangers and enemies that need to be dealt with. We need a leader to use the FULL power of the U.S. ; economic, law enforcement, intelligence, military might and whatever other measures to insure that there is never another 9/11.
Taxes - Cut them. Don't talk to me about a FairTax, or a flat tax, or whatever the Wizard is talking about at any given time. These grand plans are head fakes, something for us to look at and pine over while they stick it to us again. "Don't worry Mr. Taxpayer, this will only hurt for a bit, but the FlairTax is coming soon to make it all better."
Spending - Cut it. I could care less if the issue is a $5 pack of post-its that we don't need. Stop spending the money. Too many people want to wave this away because how small discretionary is compared to the Federal outlay. Here's some words to live by - "He who is faithful in the small things..."
Bureaucracies - Dissolve it. The recent food and toy tainting scares may make some grandstanders in Congress want to send more money on the FDA and the CPSC. Giving more money to the useless contractor doesn't get your house built any faster, it just makes it cost more. Period.
2nd Amendment - Government leave guns alone. Easy.
Abortion, ESCR, Euthanasia, etc. - We need to celebrate a culture of life that discourages these things. They need to be curbed with law, but laws alone don't stop bad behavior.
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Here is my gut feelings about the candidates:
McCain - The Republican Chuck Shumer. He loves the cameras, and will say and do what it takes to get the coverage. Not to say he is bad for conservatives, but completely unreliable.
Rudy - Guns and Life. I am also not convinced of his GWOT bonafides. Just being at the site of a terror attack, even if you perform well, does not make you an expert on global terrorism. I am also concerned that IA, MN, and WI are out of play with Rudy. These three states have been very close recently, but there are many R single issue (pro-life) voters in these states.
Romney - Try as I might, I can't get past the used car salesman feeling. His many changes on issues, his almost plastic demeanor, I am afraid he will fail to be who he says he is when the chips are down.
Huckabee - He is pro-life. Other than that, I can't see anything I have in common with him. He is also a party splitter, which is a big concern this time around.
Fred - My differences with Fred are degree rather than kind. I like that he has put out real plans, that he doesn't seem to be afraid of the tough issues, and his principle is sound. I am concerned about his campaigning style, not because I think it is ineffective, but in the 10 candidate free-for-all, his message gets drowned to easily.
Ok, so if you read through all of that you deserve a round of applause. I am trying to promote discussion. I know I said something mean about your candidate(s). I want you to convince me that your candidate is a good fit for me. If you want to post something negative about any of these (that includes candidate x is the real deal, because candidate y is a loser) please don't clutter this up. I am looking for reasons to change my mind for the positive. Anyone want to play?
“I think a large portion of Romney supporters are Mormons. They don’t want people to not support him just because he is a Mormon, while they support him just because he is a Mormon. Go figure.”
Careful, I just saw a bunch of Willard’s fans go ballistic on another poster for making a similar observation about the blind religion-based loyalty going on to support this turkey.
Willard is a pretty Harry Reid.
I don’t believe I could add anything else to your summation of the issues and candidates.
I just know in my heart that Fred Thompson is the only candidate that I can vote for who most closely mirrors my own opinions. I get excited about hearing what he will say next and somehow know I will agree in some manner.
Why the smart money is on Duncan Hunter
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Posted on 11/15/2007 3:43:17 AM PST by Kevmo
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