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"It does bother me however that in order to get judges on the bench that understand central things like the sanctity of life etc. that I have to associate myself with the likes of you."

You won't get that with Rudy. He doesn't agree with you at all, by his own statements.

"You have no discernible clue where Rudy stands on anything regarding the platform"

Of course I do. We have his record as evidence.

"You get all your thoughts second hand and you have no way to know what is in his heart"

Neither do you.

"ow you will call me a lib again because I recognize the political reality of NYC politics. "

NYC politics has nothing to do with national politics. What may pass for "conservative" in the rabbit warren, isn't out in the real world.

"You also constantly make the mistake of thinking that only your opinion counts."

On the contrary. I'm not in the least bit alone in my opinion of a Rudy candidacy.

"One thing I know for sure, that the more your type of conservatism tries to block out all other types of thoughts, and your litmus tests persist. The younger GOP will be more inclined to seek new avenues."

My "litmus test" revolves around conservative principles. Of course, you disdain those. Your "younger GOP" is, in fact, the old Northeast GOP in jeans. Vote how you will. I'll do likewise. Know this, though: I will not vote for a liberal regardless of party affiliation.

I feel fairly safe in saying that Rudy wouldn't want your vote, not if it means he has to become some kind of mind numbed automaton that has to parrot conservative talking points in order to get your vote. Rudy is flesh and blood. A real human being. A good man, and a strong leader. He has a brain and he knows how to use it.

One thing is for certain, he's been out in the arena and has the wounds to show it. Some bomb thrower on Free Republic can't take that from him. Rudy is a patriot and I would be proud if he were my President. At least I would be able to know that if some Islamo-facist tried to blow me up, he would do everything in his power to prevent it.

Rudy just has too much baggage that his opponent can use against him. Remember how the MSM went after Bush for just an ancient DUI? Besides, Hillary might win the Demo. nomination, and so far Rudy appears scared to face her even for the NY Senate seat - makes me wonder if she has something devastating on him.