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Tancredo Plots Anti-Immigration 2008 Campaign
New York Sun ^ | November 22, 2005 | MEGHAN CLYNE

Posted on 11/22/2005 12:28:26 PM PST by Icelander

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To: moehoward
Weak 06/08 GOP candidates will keep conservative voters home.

Or voting third party.

341 posted on 11/27/2005 3:46:38 PM PST by inquest (FTAA delenda est)
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To: antisocial
"Oh, I see now, if I don't want to vote for a RINO to prevent a real conservative from winning a primary, that makes me "mentally deficient". Good luck with that! "

Actually, you are mentally deficient because my whole point was that you SHOULD vote for a real conservative in the primary over a RINO, but that you should not go the third party route in the general election.

You are a first class nut job. You didn't even read what was written and instead just responded with vitriol.

How is the suspension on the short bus?

342 posted on 11/28/2005 1:39:34 PM PST by mbraynard (I don't even HAVE a mustache!)
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To: MikeinIraq
You're right...by saying that you backed NoPardons I was in the wrong and appologize - I was thinking of some other individual who puts our country's interests on the back burner. You've done more than enough on your own without having to associate you with anyone. If the effluviant hits the fan and I found you backing me in a foxhole I'll know to keep one spare round. Maybe two.

Nice Vince McMahon reference, BTW (testicular fortitude). Now there's a model of morality and business policy.

343 posted on 11/29/2005 3:33:56 PM PST by NewRomeTacitus (Space Mountain may be the oldest ride in the park but it still has the longest line. Whooo!)
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To: NewRomeTacitus
Nice Vince McMahon reference, BTW (testicular fortitude). Now there's a model of morality and business policy.

You got that right. It fits you to a T. You STILL haven't backed off your saying that I support Dane you gutless wonder.

If the effluviant hits the fan and I found you backing me in a foxhole I'll know to keep one spare round. Maybe two.

Gee that's mature. Sure thing. I guess saying that your political saviour isn't a great Presidential candidate makes me the enemy. That's fine. AT least any candidate I will support (read NOT Tancredo) might actually GET the nomination, instead of being some no-name from a Congressional District south of Denver.
344 posted on 11/29/2005 3:45:25 PM PST by MikefromOhio
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To: MikeinIraq
Thanks for coming clean: you'll back the most likely winner over whats best for our nation. I have guts to spare and only wonder why you brought Dane up again after so many succesive posts (are you actually Danes' alternate FR identity?). No, you never mentioned Hillary Clinton in all this time so figure you're just a sympathizer.

Seriously, Tancredo knows his own limitations and is using his talents and clout the best way he can. Put your vehemance for me aside for a moment and listen: I got an inadvertant one-on-one opportunity to speak with the guy April of last year and asked as many relevant questions I could.

Run for the Presidency? Not if he could help it but if no other candidates address the invasion issue seriously he would do it.

Why so hesitant? He's recieved a lot of threats toward himself and his family and is caught between his concern for them and what's right to do. He was REALLY angry at the threats and said he knows those people are never defeated by caving into their pressure. I said it proves he's on the right track. He said that's true but wouldn't wish it on anyone else.

He also talked about how he was initially inspired by John F. Kennedy's call to service like so many of his generation but found learning more lead him to Republicanism (to the point where he was castigated for his position in Catholic school). He went on to become a teacher himself but reluctantly succumbed to everyone around him urging him to run for office.

Tom went into that with every intention of getting out ASAP but found himself offended by the "play ball and you'll be taken care of" game that's entrenched on the Hill. He said he felt he would betray his constiuency more by ditching (as he initially promised) after learning that he had to hang on to see his interests perpetuated.

While it's never reported on Mr. Tancredo is glued to any legislation concerning education, seeing this as our nation's ultimate edge on the rest of the world. He's also concerned with the Islamist's attempt to influence textbooks and programs through their limitless financial influence.

No, I think the man's in touch with the pulse of what's really happening. Despite being somewhat short and bug-eyed I'd trust this guy with the Presidency without hesitation. He's a commoner, respects his nation and displays his love for it through his actions and, for anyone willing to talk to him, on his sleeve. Tom Tancredo is a patriot who said we should value every individual on their worth over preconceptions as that practice has already been mastered by the Democrats (touche'!). After all that the man wouldn't even let me pay for the drinks, carefully writing down the expense in an obviously well-worn ledger. When I drank with Tip O'Neil that grand master of blarney wondered why I didn't want to pick up his bill (er, because he's Tip O'Neil- Notorious Human Alcohol Sponge?).

BTW - Tancredo cut himself off at three citing that he had to be clear for his nightly call to his wife and family. He made it quite plain that no matter what comes up in political life his family takes precedence.

345 posted on 11/29/2005 5:04:31 PM PST by NewRomeTacitus (America remains the ideal of millions around the world. We are charged with upholding that.)
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