Posted on 03/07/2007 4:32:54 AM PST by Verax
The Republican establishment doesn’t like conservatives
I will vote for the candidate that I believe is best for America. I have no desire to belong to or give loyalty to a party that really doesn't care what I think, doesn't like me, and wishes I would go away after I vote for it, every 2 years.
"Question.... do you all think that Newt Gingrich could be added to the "conservative" winners list if he runs?"
Gingrich would be a stellar "conservative" candidate...but has no shot of winning. Too polarizing, regardless of how right he is.
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I see. Yet another freeper who insists that Rudy has a lock on the Republican nomination.
Let's just forget the convention this time around. There's no point, right?
"well I want (x) to win, but if he doesn't win, I will vote for whomever is the Republican nominee.
With no moral compass, the GOP's Billboard will read: Vote for who we tell you to vote for. If you don't, you are supporting the Democrats. You don't want to support the Democrats now do ya?
So they will run a Democrat?
I see you're willing to bet the White House on that. We'll see who is right next year.
Your questions and analysis are right on point. I don't necessarily like your conclusions, but it's hard not to agree with them.
While holding on to my Independence, I have always been proud to be a friend of and support the Republican Party. They have nominated several conservative men that went on to be fine presidents, including the one in office now.
The last poll I saw shows Rudy losing to Hillary in New York state by a landslide. Do you have a more recent poll showing a different outcome?
How did Duncan Hunter fare in that poll?
Which party is the Third Party? Libertarian?
Brilliant! Exactly so!
If Julie-Annie was running as a Demoncrat, he would have already locked in the nomination! No contest!
Most of us agree. However, dare I say the problem with today's GOP is leaders like Brownback, and yes, W, have decided that being pro-life and anti gay marriage is ALL you need, while still selling us down the river as far as immigration and adding more and more Socialism. That is what has driven people away from the party - those who aren't hostile to socon values, but really focus more on fiscal and economic issues, things which the GOP has neglected.
Thanks. I didn't post 'em because I like 'em.
From the horse's mouth: "Presidents, going back to the beginning of the republic, generally appoint people on the Supreme Court that they believe agree with them." -- Rudy Giuliani, July 2005
THAT, my FRiend, is reality.
Ok, but here's what I don't understand. Under a Giuliani presidency gun laws stay pretty much unchanged: some big cities may restrict ownership while other areas of the country may continue to do likewise. Michigan passed a cc law in the past 5 or so years, and I don't see that being overturned under a Rudy White House. In fact, Rudy has recently gone on record stating that he has no plans to change anything regarding the 2nd Amendment--sort of like what Bush has done.
Almost the same thing can be argued regarding abortion. Though I note that Rudy has defended late term abortions in the past, his recent statements run to the contrary. He's essentially pro-choice, but favors parental rights and says he would appoint justices similar to those already appointed by Bush. All in all, I don't see US abortion policy changing much under Rudy from what it is right now.
But in nearly every other area, especially the War, Rudy's views seem quite solid to me. On the war, on defending Israel, he is staunchly conservative. And I see a stark, stone cold contrast between his views and those of any Democrat when it comes to fighting Islamic extremism.
It's hard for me to understand how anyone could claim there was no substantial difference between Rudy and a Democrat candidate.
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