Posted on 04/21/2007 6:42:25 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Alright, I’m spending 2 hrs with the family...one on Idol junk/ and homework assitance for the 10 yr old....and the other watching Hannity with Fred Thompson.
So please hold your volleys if you must still war, I’ll be back at 10 EST.
I don't believe your should ever be insulted for your choice/your vote. Your vote is a prescious franchise that only you should control. However, I believe you would be challenged for any attempt to promote or justify such decision if the (R) in question was a liberal. Afterall, this is a conservative forum--a fact I think that has been made more than clear on this thread and others. JMHO
There've been some great--and badly needed--improvements in the software in the past few days and more supposedly are coming.
I know you don’t recant anything, and I really don’t want to debate with you since there is no probability of reaching common agreement at the end it.
I think my point was plain enough to everyone but you, and I’m content to leave it at that.
Lordy, what a whiner you are.
They are willing to pull a Ross Perot, split the party vote for Clinton...again.
Pro-life conservatives didn’t elect Perot. He was a pro-abort. His wife sat on the Planned Barrenhood board.
"You find yourself refreshed by the presence of cheerful people. Why not make an honest effort to confer that pleasure on others? Half the battle is gained if you never allow yourself to say anything gloomy." -- Julia Childs
Will FR embrace socialism to make way for Rudy Giuliani as a Republican presidential candidate?
The above is the title to this thread. A simple question with a simple answer. The answer is quite clearly NO. In post 16753 from last night, I mentioned which is when I plan to introduce a few ideas as moving forward points. In meeting my commitment, Ill offer the following ideas:
(1) Jim Robinson and many others here have already invested a great deal of time and effort to seeing FreeRepublic loudly saying NO to Rudy Giuliani as a Republican Primary Winner. Im not looking to re-invent any wheels with this idea, rather attempt to show how we can further build on these efforts and keep pushing.
I propose that all who have the time to keep building upon the information already being catalogued at the below thread. Yes, this idea is simply to recognize that the wheel is already invented, so theres no need for us to find a miracle pill (figuratively).
The Rudy Giuliani Truth File in his own words and deeds
Posted on 04/25/2007 5:41:28 AM CDT by Jim Robinson
The Rudy Giuliani Truth File in his own words and deeds - quotes, speeches, transcripts, clips, reports
(2) Alternate Candidate Review Thread Civil and productive discussion of alternate candidate platforms.
(3) Separate Entity for Strategic Effort Please frmail jedward if you are interested in committing time and effort to see Rudy defeated in the Republican Primaries. Discussions have already been on-going but have not been and will not be posted to this thread. The launch of an official campaign effort would be announced here at FR as News with the respective links to any Press Releases and pertinent information. This team does not need heroes or saviors, simply those who have the time and talents necessary to implement a formal campaign.
(4) Lock this thread for the time being, then unlock in order to celebrate the victory and accomplishment of FreeRepublic members and dedication to preserving conservative values and principles (a.k.a. Bye Bye Rudy). I see no shame in anything Ive said on this thread. I have researched some on whats being said out there. People are hoping and praying that this thread simply disappears. Id like to see peoples emotions funneled into productive thoughts and actions, so by locking the thread, we are all forced to get busy with the work we have ahead of us.
I am fully committed to do everything I can, and realizing everyones circumstances are different, I hope that everyone is also committed to doing whatever they can, regardless the size and with no expectation of recognition. For any who were hoping to see timelines and detailed strategy information, my apologies, but usually its best not to show your opponent your hand.
jedward
It didn't turn into a hugfest over people's bannings. There was talk of reconciliation and healing and it was working.
And it wouldn't have headed into the toilet again if some people hadn't started up again. This thread was on its way out.
Can anyone tell me what happens in the scenario if Rudy wins? This forum will have already driven off most Republicans who would vote for him in the general election.
So? This is a conservative site, not a Republican site. That has been stated many times. Conservatives do not want Dem-lite. They do not want RINO's.
So now it's a third party site, attacking Rudy, easily infiltrated by DU who will say the same things.
Hello, it states clearly that it's a third party site; conservative. Posting facts about someone's stand is not *attacking* him. He's as liberal as they come, against virtually everything conservatism is all about. He's pro-abortion, pro-gun control, pro-homosexual marriage, etc. Many of those things are morally wrong. Some are un-Constitutional. He's made a fool of himself with his behavior in public life and apparently private life. I would hope that IF he should ever hold a significant public office, he would not do anything to disgrace that office, but his track record so far is not really encouraging in that area.
Ping To Post!
Good! Family time is always better than this. How’s THAT for an understatement! LOL As for me, I’m done with this insanity. I’ll wait for answers to my questions but that’s it.
Sorry, I didn’t mean it to be a red herring, I meant it to help. There were also other posts throughout the thread that reaffirm the position. Hey—I’m more passionate about my economic conservatism than I am social, and I haven’t seen anything that seems to threaten the presence of like-minded folks. No one thinks 100% alike, but we all find things that we share positions on. (I think this thread brought it to a climax because Giuliani’s positions more closely fit the Democratic Platform than he does the Mission Statement of FR.) If I were a libertarian, I would come to FR to partake in the economic discussion and other news but I certainly wouldn’t be trying to promote liberal social views or a liberal candidate without risk of being asked to stop or being zotted as a troll. JMHO.
Your answer to my question is “so?”.
I know this is not a GOP site.
Apparently nobody cares if it becomes an anti-GOP site next year and what that might mean for this forum.
“So?”
I’m not whining. Aren’t you the one who said that to me before? Good grief, there is an enormous difference between whining and stating an opinion. Perhaps it would be better if FR came up with a list of approved talking points. Then we could all refer to the list before posting a comment. We wouldn’t even have to type! We could just cut ‘n paste the approved comments.
Therefore, we can confidently expect the WAs to prosper and flourish. These posters were the talent that made Free Republic what it is, you aver. Verily, now they shall make WA rise like Botticelli's Venus from the shell of a clam.
The scientists among us will be watching.
And yet, if left alone, a mere 6-7 months and the birthing process, it is deigned by the Supreme Court of The United States of America to be person with all the normal legal protections accorded to any other "person". Including the right to not be the subject of a contract killing between a woman and her "medical provider". Go figure.
Just a quick history reminder; allowing a Government to determine who is a "person", and who is not quite human (making them A-OK to be "terminated") has a really bad track record.
My previous post was an attempt to point out the invalidity of your relative "feelings" for your children that managed to draw a breath in this world and your children that never got to experience life in this world. Your miscarriages were natural tragedies and I am saddened to hear of them. An abortion is not natural; it is simply the criminal human poaching of another life. A murder that deprives a person of their first unalienable right.
When I was a newbie, I would never have taken it upon myself to suggest how this website should best be run. You’re really something! LOL :)
Sounds nice to me...I like the way you think...especially 1-3...If I were going to do a drive to get’er done, I would probably try something along those lines...Candidate review thread was something I was thinking about today myself...
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