Posted on 04/25/2005 10:47:57 PM PDT by american007
No to Condoleezza Rice.
No to Newt Gingrich.
No to Haley Barbour.
That's what I've been saying in recent commentaries about presidential candidates for 2008.
Naturally, some readers are asking me for an alternative.
I've thought about this a great deal.
Hillary Clinton is likely to be the choice of the Democratic Party. She is a dangerous demagogue who could, as president for four years, complete the destruction of this country begun during the eight years her husband held office.
She must be stopped.
While I have no faith in the Republican Party, given its pitiful track record since grabbing the presidency and control of Congress, it probably represents the only chance to limit the damage the federal government is wreaking on our country ever day.
My preference would be a new party. My preference would be to build an alternative to the Republican-Democratic political trap. But time is short. I don't see this happening in 2008.
Unless a person with charisma, money and convictions someone like Mel Gibson arose to the challenge of an independent bid for the presidency in 2008, like it or not, we will be faced with a choice between a Democrat and a Republican.
Therefore, freedom-loving, security-conscious Americans need to rally behind a Republican candidate of principle and courage someone who will speak to the core issues facing us all today.
In my humble opinion, there is one man who fills that bill Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado.
He's a maverick. He marches to the beat of his own drummer. He's not afraid to criticize members of his own party including his president. And that's what I love about him.
There is no one else in Congress or in national public life who has provided better leadership on the No. 1 national-security issue confronting the United States the border and immigration policy.
Tancredo's prescription isn't radical though it might seem that way based on the reaction of the Big Media and establishment politicians in both parties. What Tancredo is advocating are common-sense principles being implemented in nations all over the world including in supposedly "progressive" Europe.
It's real simple. A nation without borders ceases to be a nation. That is the threat we face with 20 million illegal aliens already here and more pouring over the border every day.
I believe this is such a hot-button issue with the American people that Tancredo, a distinguished but otherwise obscure member of the House of Representatives could actually win.
But even if he doesn't win, it is imperative that the issues he raises get a national debate before 2008. The Minuteman Project has thrust the issue before the American people. All over the country, local and state officials are taking action against illegal aliens because they recognize the threat they pose to our freedom and our security. Tancredo has done an admirable job winning over many colleagues in the House.
However, it may take a national political campaign to save this country from the looming disaster illegal immigration and open borders represent.
That's why I am urging Tom Tancredo to make the run. I simply don't know of any other candidate in a position to make the case effectively.
Will he do it?
On my nationally syndicated radio show, he went so far as to say he would if no other candidate emerged to champion this issue.
We need to encourage Tom Tancredo to gear up, raise the money he needs to get his campaign going, start organizing. We need to let him know we will back him. And we need to mean it.
You may say, "Farah's it's only 2005. Why are you obsessing over the 2008 presidential race?" Because it takes planning to win. And I want America to win in 2008.
Tom Tancredo for president.
How do you like the sound of that?
My beef with Tancredo is that he has split the republican party which empowers the democrats.
Because of this, the reform bill that Congress passes will create a lot of new US citizens from Mexico.
And no. I have NEVER seen you mention what types of border/immigration reforms you support. Ever.
Well, just from this thread you should know it is not tancredo and it is not kennedy, so which one is left?
To phrase it another way, which reform bill does BushBot Ben support?
Bush's Guest Worker Amnesty for Illegals. IE; open borders and plenty of incentive for more illegal immigration? The one that allows foriegn nationals access to our Social Security system?
Those reforms? Thanks. But no thanks. I'm already paying enough to support them as illegals.
Most likely you will see the Kennedy-McCain bill enacted.
How do you like the sound of that?
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I don't.
"Very odd that Tanc would be active in raising money for a PAC the he has no relation to?
He must really like Pat and Bay."
I'm beginning to understand why you hate Tancredo so much.
You don't like him working to get conservatives elected.
You'd much prefer squishy moderates or liberals.
I will be voting for Cong. Tom Tancredo for president in 2008.
I could not agree with this statement more. I have been enamored of Bush since he took office, and honestly believe that no one else could have pulled us together like he did after 9-11. No one. He will forever have my gratitude for his strength and leadership during those tenuous days.
But the GOP, now in power, essentially, across the board, has not demonstrated the small, limited, federal government that is key to the foundation laid by those revolutionary minded men of 1776. Nor have we seen the politico-doublespeak we claim to hate (when from the liberal left) brought to a halt. In fact, its quite the opposite. Everything we have exclaimed our disgust for, when brought to the table by the left, we've embraced from our leaders.....frothing at the mouth to defend that which we would have fought tooth and nail against from another.
The time for a third party to break the chain of destruction being wrought by both the GOP and the donkeys is coming. Soon.
Guess you like wasting your vote. One issue wonders like Tancredo do not get any traction on the national stage. But if it makes you feel better to vote for a megalomaniac, go right ahead. Tancredo could care less about you, immigration, or anything other than his own ego. His sell out of Tom Delay to the Democrats and the media proves he is only out for himself.
Americans are indeed fed up with illegal immigration. If anyone watched the "Hannity & Colmes" show on Tuesday night, they saw yet more video examples of total lack of border security on this nation's border with Mexico. Our borders are no more secure than they were before 9/11/01.
Apparently, House repubs don't like him either. Even Newt dislikes him.
Cong. Tom Tancredo is absoutley a conservative. Here is a link to Tom Tancredo's page on a web site called OnTheIssues: http://www.ontheissues.org/House/Tom_Tancredo.htm . Cong. Tancredo is rated: 0% by NARAL, 7% by the ACLU, 5% by the League of Conservation Voters, 100% by the Christian Coalition, B+ by the NRA, 20% by the AFL-CIO and 84% by the National Taxpayers Union (indicating a "Taxpayer's Friend" on tax votes). That record is probably as solidly conservative as any other Repbulican thinking of running for president in 2008.
"Apparently, House repubs don't like him either. Even Newt dislikes him."
Correction- Liberal-Moderate-wishey-washy Republicans dislike him.
You could say the same thing about certain FReepers and President Bush.
The premise behind re-electing a rep is that he moves up into a position of influence and is able to get things done that benefits his district. He done nothing but back-stab other House members.
Tancredo is only using his position as a springboard to leap onto Buchannan's coat-tails.
I am sick of having my income confiscated by this government.
Becoming a subject of the United States of America was never a personal dream I had growing up. Rove will chose the next GOP president. Everything else is wasted keystrokes.
How can the 30-50 million 5 dollar an hour laborers find support on the Free Republic? There is no doubt that is game over. Tell me about Tancredo's ego some more.
you are correct sir!
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