Conservatism: Willing to Surrender? (Everyone, Please Read)

Free Republic | 3/2/2007 | Ultra Sonic 007

[Ultra Sonic 007]

Please be respectful.

[Ultra Sonic 007]

Ping to all.

Be nice.

[Tax-chick]

Above-average grammar and composition, for a vanity. Help yourself to some pretzels and a Diet Coke!

[MittFan08]

I agree with Rush Limbaugh's position. He's very upfront that Rudy is not a conservative and that conservatism will never allow itself to be redifined according to the current political fashions.

But Rush still quite clearly does not rule out supporting Rudy. That's because every election is different and in some elections it might be in the cards to swing for the fences with a conservative candidate, while in another election, the smart move might be to try for a bunt in the hopes of keeping the inning alive.

A vote for Rudy to beat Hillary would be comparable to a bunt in my view. I'm not saying that will be the best we can hope for, but I'm pragmatic enough to know that it might be required. Just look what happened in the 2006 elections to conservatives like Santorum and Allen in key battleground states.

[meg88]

To me, Rudy with a conservative veep (to ward off a splinter right 3rd party challenge) could be a winner.

[cripplecreek]

And what if it does come down to Rudy vs. Hillary?

The fact that the GOP has this little problem seems to indicate a serious problem. Call today's fight "soul searching" but I already know where my soul lies

[CompSciGuy]

Nice Post, I can't see a Protectionist Hunter being worse than a Socially Pliable Guiliani. Electability really isn't an issue after the primaries, because all of these candidates should back the nominee. If they don't they were always in it for themselves. Once the Republican nominee is chosen, we all have to push back against the MSM and their attempt to direct our elections.

Cheers,
CSG

[05 Mustang GT Rocks]

Good points. Some Freepers should know better than to embrace the LSM anointed Rudy McRomney even before the primaries have started. Also, some sleeper cells must have been activated on FR, I reckon.

[Hydroshock]

Rudy with anyone will send me to a third party.

[Kevmo]

Please be respectful.
***I respectfully point out that Rudy's positions can be seen in his own words, on YouTube, and that his supporters have been quiet on the thread set up to discuss the video.



Rudy Giuliani video on YouTube: "I would like to run on the Democratic line "
YouTube ^


Posted on 03/01/2007 2:53:19 PM PST by Kevmo


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVBtPIrEleM

[meg88]

Even Newt?

[beltfed308]

I was just about to post that.

[The South Texan]

The "All or Nothings" and Duncanistas on FR are would rather have Hillary as Pres. All in the name for teaching the Republicans a lesson.

[TChris]

It's foolish to begin a negotiation by compromising. I'll stick to the more conservative end for now, and through the primaries. If Rudy wins the nomination somehow, I'll trip over myself to vote for him before Mrs. Clinton.

Unless and until that situation arises, I'll not support Giuliani.

Romney is my first choice, with Duncan Hunter gaining in second place.

[Hydroshock]

There is no way I could iiin good conscience ever vote for Rudy McRomney. I will go third party.

[afnamvet]

A well said and reasoned post Ultra Sonic 007.

[pgyanke]

A good, cogent piece. See tagline for my thoughts on the matter...

[politicalwit]

I would never vote for a liberal...Democrat or Republican. As for Newt....damaged goods with the morals of a Clinton.

[Hydroshock]

Yes.

[colorado tanker]

those who are undecided . . . are probably wondering about the rage.

That's me. It's sad to watch conservatives cutting themselves up. The liberals must be loving this.