Bobby Bacala vs. Joe Isuzu....
Good theater maybe, but we loose with this Fakakta carnival side show as a nation
Posted on 10/04/2011 12:06:46 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Speculation is rampant as to whether New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will enter the 2012 Republican presidential primary. Almost all the media focus thus far has been on political calculations, such as Christie’s ability to raise money, put together a national campaign organization, and withstand the rigors of the race.
For the most part, however, pundits are ignoring the most important consideration of all: Is Christie actually ready to be President of the United States?
The Washington Examiner’s Byron York, to his credit, did the math and points out that on October 10, 2011, Christie will have been governor for 629, whereas when Barack Obama announced his presidential candidacy on February 10, 2007, he had served as a U.S. senator for 768 days. On the other hand, it is not the tenure of service in public office that should concern voters, but rather the quality of that service, regardless of its length. Christie’s New Jersey administration has been marked by balanced budgets and other impressive accomplishments in fiscal responsibility, such as comprehensive pension reform, in contrast with the thin record of accomplishment in the Senate on the part of then-candidate Barack Obama.
Notably, the governor also took a principled stand on his appointment of a Muslim-American judge despite criticism from Islamaphobes, earning a standing ovation from the staff of MSNBC show host Lawrence O’Donnell, of all people.
Furthermore, Christie previously served as a U.S. Attorney for seven years and successfully tackled political corruption on the part of both Democrats and Republicans, having amassed, according to the New Jersey Star-Ledger, “an amazing record of 130 convictions against zero acquittals for the public officials he indicted.”
Christie himself has been refreshingly honest about his preparedness for the presidency, stating on multiple occasions that he feels like he may not be ready. This self-awareness indicates both a willingness and determination on Christie’s part to address his shortcomings. If the governor’s recent, excellent speech on the concept of American exceptionalism at the Reagan Library is any indication, he has already begun to vigorously study up on foreign policy.
Christie’s sentiment is also a marked contrast with other politicians – say, Sarah Palin – and another presidential contender, Herman Cain, who disingenuously claimed that running a pizza chain gave him insight into foreign policy and flat-out refused to discuss national security issues until after the election. In fact, Christie’s famous candor should itself be considered an important qualification for the presidency, all the more so in a time of national fiscal and economic crisis, when leaders and citizens alike have been reluctant to confront hard, unpopular truths. “Real leaders don’t read polls, they change polls,” as the governor declared during the question and answer session of his Reagan Library speech.
Chris Christie has been right on a great many things, but wrong on one. His record of accomplishment and rare character make him both ready and well-suited to be president.
The only difference is that Christie is a MAN and so he will always be considered more ready for the presidency than Palin. I’ve certainly learned on FR that most conservatives do not want a woman near the oval office.
Well I say let Christie get in the race. At least that way he and Romney can share the same votes and cancel each other out.
Real men support Sarah Palin for President.
I see her as a decent candidate and could support her, but these real men you speak of seem to befalling all over themselves for other reasons or perhaps they missed Sarah Palin's Alaska. The main reason I would vote for Palin is if I knew she listened to Todd.
All that said, Chris Christie is waaaaay too obese for the Presidency. Palin runs half marathons and the rest of the candidates are at least in decent shape.
Wow, so...
If you don’t support Obama, you’re a racist.
If you don’t pick Palin as your primary candidate, you’re a sexist?
I see where this is going. And it makes perfect sense. Just watching the Obamabot-esque instance that Palin is “The One” on these forums has made it clear.
I can’t take Christie seriously after his “suicide” comment. If he jumps in, I’ll actually have LOST a measure of respect for him. You can’t deny something THAT emphatically only to say, “Haha - psych! I was just kidding.”
That excludes all the RINO male candidates being pushed forth this election season, and every RINO male candidate since 1988, including the falsely esteemed, anti-American GWB.
As far as Christie getting the "anti-corruption" vote for jailing a few cohorts who fell out of favor with his local mafia, that ain't going to happen.
As far as Rick Perry getting the majority vote of American citizens after many years of him pandering to illegals, the Mexican government, La Racists, muslims, Merck, and myriad other facets of his cronyist corruption, that ain't going to happen.
As far as Romney getting the majority vote of American citizens after years of pretending to be one thing after/before another. Romney is worse than an empty suit. He lacks any basic consistent principles, other than whatever will work to get him elected. Obama-Lite will be his political epitaph.
Cain has a fairly good message, probably is a good person, but he won't win a nationwide election. He can't raise the money, and he won't get the votes.
People support Sarah Palin not because she is a she. They support her because she is consistently pro-American, consistently anti-corruption, consistently pro-Constitution, consistently conservative, and consistently herself.
The people against her are consistently corrupt, in a variety of ways.
By the way, have you heard Todd Palin's interview?
I liked Palin alot until I saw SPA. She came across as in need of attention and frankly kinda trying too hard. I could see she has been a helpful wife to Todd but Todd and his oldest son seemed very solid guys, the girls seemed like spoiled brats. That was my take and it opened my eyes.
For the record this is a Christie thread and I try to stay off pro Palin threads so I don't ruin their enjoyment of talking about their candidate.
I support Perry. Don't bother trashing Perry either, I already hear every vile thing that could be said since Perry threads are full of bomb throwers. He has been my governor for 10 years. Iwent to his original inaugural ball and he is a decent man with a solid family. He will make a very good President.
Could anyone be more tone-deaf than Christie? He’s big enough that it will take awhile, but he will be chopped up and cast aside. A solid phoney.
Thanks
//////Christie!
He’s anti-gun!!
He’s Pro-Sharia Law and loves Muzzies, too.
He has NO PROBLEM with illegal aliens—BRING ‘EM ON!
He FEARS global warming....we need more laws and regulations to fight it!
He loves Cap ‘n Trade—bring it on!
We RINOS jus wuvve him to death—every fat Crispy Creme ounce of him!
What could possibly be wrong with this?
What a joke. Yeah, I like that he smacked down Dem Legislature and Teachers Union but, just started watching The Undefeated last night.
Sarah’s strength of character and guts FAR FAR outshines anything Christie’s done, to date. (I’d say her guts bigger than his but, ...)
Took on GOP Establishment, corrupt politicians, Big Oil (Exxon, etc) and finally NAYSAYERS’ MINDS (to this day and even right here) when she stepped down as Governer of Alaska OUT OF PRINCIPLE AND GOOD OF THE PEOPLE, knowing she’d personally take a hit.
miss m -- you noticed that too, eh? Betcha if we outright ask them, they will deny it. Still doesn't make it any less true.
(miss m - inre to your earlier post . . .this is a case in point.)
So normy, what you are saying is if Sarah gets told how to run the country from Todd, then you are ok with that? That there is no way a woman could run the country without a man telling them what to do. Niiiiiice.
Golda Meier. Margaret Thatcher.
After watching SPA, yes.
I suspect that Normy didn’t watch more than one episode of SPA, if that much.
Bobby Bacala vs. Joe Isuzu....
Good theater maybe, but we loose with this Fakakta carnival side show as a nation
I thought Palin was awesome in 2008 and thought she beat Joe Bidens ass in the debate.
I saw Palin's Alaska and she no longer seemed Presidential to me. I saw her as a normal house wife who tried real hard to be liked.
That's not a dig on her, it's just how I saw her.
Later her daughter did DWTS and then her speeches became more "woman centric" and now she seems to have lost her joy.
I think she has a role just not President and neither does Christie, he's too fat. Chubby is ok but he probably weighs 400 lbs.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.