Posted on 03/09/2007 6:44:43 PM PST by LdSentinal
Yep...write-ins are powerful!!!
Agh, forgot the rest of my post regarding his fiscal conservatism.
DESPITE being pro-tax cuts (and I personally don't find his position on trade to be so worrying. I mean, it's China!), his spending is a bit worrisome.
We can only wait and see.
LOL, sorry for the wrong cut and paste. That obviously wasn't your quote.
I like the way it used to be
before much cosmetology
required such apology.
I liked it when a POTUS' core
was more than what he combed or wore.
Like all the things he stood up for,
like giving troops their due in war.
Nowadays a man's true worth
is measured by his guts, in girth,
instead of moral courage. Why?
Duncan Hunter's still my guy.
";^)
No problem. I almost did the same thing...butter from the popcorn making my fingers slide around on the keyboard.
Now remember, it's good to be honest about a candidate's short-comings. Yes, Hunter's fiscal conservatism is a tad worrisome. He's pro tax-cuts, and I don't find his positions on trade to be so problematic considering that he's the only one speaking out against China. But he has been a spender.
Nevertheless, he's far superior to the other candidates thus far. Depending on his choice for VP, his fiscal problem could be mitigated.
Does he conspire with the Demoncrats to bring down his own party like McCain does?
I think it's going to be a long wait for you.
Yeah, let's see... he's Ronald Reagan without the deeply held principles, without the track record, and without the leadership ability or communications skills.
And would be a heck of a lot better in other areas--border security and the trade issue with China...
Meh, the business conservatives have had their way for too long with this party. Now they are trying to just cram their own people, like Guiliani, down social conservatives throats and trying to sabotage anybody who doesn't tow their line.
They are going to end up getting Hillary elected when social conservatives just say the heck with it and sit home in November.
I don't think what is considered "free-trade" these days is supported by man conservatives. This one, for sure.
I wouldn't be that negative of Duncan Hunter. In the general election, if he were the nominee, I'd gladly vote for him.
Anyway, I'd describe him more as Bob Dole with a fence.
..I don't recall Sen. Dole being this openly pro-life...
Deeply held principles? Track record?
Socially, his track record is excellent. In regards to the 2nd Amendment, Abortion, Illegal Immigration, and the Border, he's downright great.
He's pro-war. He served in Vietnam, and his son has served in Iraq.
Fiscally, he's pro-tax cuts. His positions on trade are ones I don't necessarily see problems with, considering that he's choosy about who to trade freely with (Japan and Austrailia? Free trade it is! China? Not so much.). Fiscally? He's a spender. I will not be ashamed to admit that.
So that's one negative (A couple if you split 'spending' up into more specific issues) compared to how many shared by the other candidates?
At worst? I give his conservatism a B. At best? A-.
Better than the others at any rate.
So yes, he does have the principles and the track record.
Leadership ability...now, what about his demeanor or rhetoric indicates cowardice?
Communications skills...I've listened to him. I've liked what I've heard. Better than Bush, most definitely.
Never had the privilege of listening to Reagan speak, as I was born in 88', sadly. So I can't compare.
I have yet to understand how Duncan Hunter came to be perceived as the "true conservative" alternative to McCain, Guliani, and Romney. I am fairly familiar with the membership of the House, and when I think of principled, articulate, inspiring, "movement" conservatives in the House that might make a good conservative presidential candidate, Duncan Hunter simply does not come to mind. He blends into the crowd. Just another House Republican. Some of the facts listed in this column confirm my suspicion.
..I think you just hit the nerve in that tooth ; -)
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