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Beware of an Arnold Dressed as a Rudy (Could Giuliani Spread the Damage Nationwide?)
Townhall ^ | October 21, 2007 | Frank Pastore

Posted on 10/21/2007 10:09:49 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o

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To: 3D-JOY; abner; Abundy; AGreatPer; Albion Wilde; alisasny; ALlRightAllTheTime; AlwaysFree; ...
"Root-root-root-root!"

"Shut up, Rooty!"

from Richard Bachman's The Regulators

81 posted on 10/21/2007 2:28:15 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Repeal the Terrible Two - the 16th and 17th Amendments. Sink LOST! Stop SPP!)
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To: COgamer

Hey! This would be a good thread for you to put up that priceless reply you put up about a week ago!!! I loved it!!! I forget who else was copying it and passing it around at that time. Do you remember what I’m talking about???


82 posted on 10/21/2007 2:31:09 PM PDT by SierraWasp (Stop the gutless forclosing on righteous Reaganesque conservatives in the GOP!!!)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Get me a conservative candidate out of the primary and I won't have to.
83 posted on 10/21/2007 3:43:42 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Reagan Man
Anyone defending Rooty Toot, is fair game for attack.

I think that Rudy, and his policies, are fair game. But, I also think that those who do support him should be heard, so long as they do so in a constructive manner, and only booted when they become abusive of the privilege. I doubt they can convince me to support him, but merely shouting down the opposition, instead of refuting their argument, achieves nothing.

If we drive out anyone who dares to go against the local orthodoxy, FR will end up being nothing but an echo chamber, mindlessly congratulating each other on how clever and conservative we are. On the other hand, if those supporters of Guiliani present their best arguments, and those of us who do not support him can clearly refute them, we may convince them to our side. We will, at the least, hone our own arguments.

FO was outed as a dishonest debater when, after being constantly refuted, he resorted to logical fallacies and rhetoric, like "a vote for x is actually a vote for the Dems. Why are you supporting the Dems?" To see similar arguments used by others here makes me think they are likewise incapable of constructing an honest rebuttal. Things such as childish nicknames, repetitious spin slogans, cut and paste hit pieces, and out-of-context misrepresentations only make me suspicious of the persons using them, even if they are done in support of a candidate I tend to favor.

I am left thinking, "If X is such a good choice, why do his supporters need to lie about Y?" and "If FReeper Z had used the same rhetorical tactics in support of Rudy, he'd be banned. Why is it tolerated in support of another candidate?"

84 posted on 10/21/2007 3:51:49 PM PDT by LexBaird (Behold, thou hast drinken of the Aide of Kool, and are lost unto Men.)
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To: Mrs. Don-o
Our candidate? OUR candidate????

Try reading for comprehension. I said candidates referring to all of the non-democrat candidates.

Buddy, this is not a liberal site.

Thanks for the tip.

85 posted on 10/21/2007 3:59:29 PM PDT by jgorris
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To: LexBaird
>>>>I think that Rudy, and his policies, are fair game. But, I also think that those who do support him should be heard...

Except for further exposing Rooty`s liberalism, the management of this forum, AKA. the owner/operator of this forum, disagrees with you. And so do I. FR is not a liberal debate society. We are a conservative forum. We promote conservative candidates, advance conservatism and defend the Constitution. And we oppose everything associated with liberalism.

Thats it, in a nut shell.

>>>>>"If X is such a good choice.... Why is it tolerated in support of another candidate?"

This is pure bull crap. The basic concept of FR says, anyone who promotes, supports or defends a liberal or liberalism, is the enemy of conservatism. An open target for serious political attack.

Every member of this forum, in good standing, is free to support any good conservative candidate of their choice. My rationale for supporting Fred, is clear and concise, and based on sound conservative reasoning. Along with my 40 years of political involvement and experience, I know what I'm talking about.

Obviously, you find my politicking unfair and biased. As a conservative, all I can say is, you're right. I'm biased towards conservative candidates. Especially, viable and reliable conservative candidates.

If you missed the theme of my post, it can be summed up in one word. CONSERVATISM.

86 posted on 10/21/2007 4:25:31 PM PDT by Reagan Man (FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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To: Reagan Man
This is pure bull crap. The basic concept of FR says, anyone who promotes, supports or defends a liberal or liberalism, is the enemy of conservatism. An open target for serious political attack.

Serious political attack does not consist of making up cutesy derogatory names. It consists of refuting the opposition's ideas. Anyone whose argument consists of calling Guiliani "Rooty Toot" is a political light weight, to be taken about as seriously as saying your ol' lady wears army boots.

Obviously, you find my politicking unfair and biased.

No, bias is fine; I'd expect any politically aware person to have an established view. What I find is that your politicking is juvenile and unconvincing. It is pure Argument from Authority: Conservatism is what you say it is, so your way or the highway. That's fine, if all you want is backslaps from a bunch of Yes Men and cronies. It's very thin gruel for political debate, however.

Anyone who hunkers down in a forum where their view is the only one voiced is due to be bitchslapped by reality, just as many here were in Nov. 2006. The fact is, in the Real World, Rudy has a lot of support in his quest to be nominated. If you want to truly stop that, you'd be better served by honing your arguments against the opposing ones than by merely banishing them from your presence and pretending they are vanquished.

87 posted on 10/21/2007 4:50:04 PM PDT by LexBaird (Behold, thou hast drinken of the Aide of Kool, and are lost unto Men.)
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To: LexBaird
>>>>>>Serious political attack does not consist of making up cutesy derogatory names. It consists of refuting the opposition's ideas.

Since August 2006, along with other FReepers in the anti-Rudy contingent, I've been attacking Rooty on the issues. Haven't seen you on one of the thousands of anti-Rudy threads, denouncing his liberalism. Calling Rudy, "Rooty", is fun. It always ticks off the liberals and exposes them for all to see.

>>>>>What I find is that your politicking is juvenile and unconvincing. It is pure Argument from Authority: Conservatism is what you say it is, so your way or the highway.

Then you haven't followed my posts. Far from being juvenile, I enjoy exposing the liberalism of the leftwing and have been doing so for decades. Have no intention of stopping anytime soon, btw. Like I said, its the policy of Free Republic to advance conservatism. Not liberalism. Your argument is pure fallacy and as unconvincing as any.

>>>>>The fact is, in the Real World, Rudy has a lot of support in his quest to be nominated.

You're free to hold any political position you like. So far, your rhetoric borders on centrist-moderatism. Not conservatism.

88 posted on 10/21/2007 5:14:15 PM PDT by Reagan Man (FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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To: calcowgirl

Fred is the only viable option. Duncan for Sec of Defense under Fred.


89 posted on 10/21/2007 5:22:56 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~~~Jihad Fever -- Catch It !~~~ (Backup tag: "Live Fred or Die"))
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To: jgorris
Compared to the democrat candidates, we have a great group of candidates, each having unique beliefs and positions on the issues of the day.

Julie-Annie agrees with the Democraps on most of them.


I've been around here since 1998 and I've never seen such garbage thrown at our candidates from our own site.

Stick around... some of them deserve it...

No more perverts in the White House!

90 posted on 10/21/2007 7:48:24 PM PDT by Sir Francis Dashwood (LET'S ROLL!)
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To: LexBaird

No more perverts in the White House!

91 posted on 10/21/2007 7:50:46 PM PDT by Sir Francis Dashwood (LET'S ROLL!)
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To: Reagan Man; calcowgirl; Alamo-Girl
Its a serious charge being compared to one of the most anti-conservatives ever to post on this forum.

I know, but I'm sure calcowgirl didn't mean it intentionally. She's the 2nd coming of Alamo-girl.

92 posted on 10/21/2007 9:55:47 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("Just 3 hours a day with Rudy Guiliani is all I ask" -- Sean Hannity is on!)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Thank you for your encouragements!


93 posted on 10/21/2007 10:03:56 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

I’m not impressed.


94 posted on 10/21/2007 10:23:15 PM PDT by Reagan Man (FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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To: Reagan Man
No abortionists, no gun grabbers, no gay activists and no liberals... PERIOD! ... no Rooty, no Romney and no McCain!

Darned right!

95 posted on 10/21/2007 10:55:13 PM PDT by TigersEye (Intellectuals only exist if you think they do.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
She's the 2nd coming of Alamo-girl.

Thanks, EEE. The ultimate compliment! :-)

96 posted on 10/22/2007 12:09:18 AM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: Grunthor
Have you noticed that the Frootie Rootie bots will not answer that question?.
97 posted on 10/22/2007 12:27:46 AM PDT by seemoAR
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To: Reagan Man
Your argument is pure fallacy and as unconvincing as any. ... You're free to hold any political position you like. So far, your rhetoric borders on centrist-moderatism. Not conservatism.

Feel free to look up Argument from Authority, then come back and discuss fallacy. Meanwhile, I shall prefer to know my opponents instead of merely shouting them down.

98 posted on 10/22/2007 6:10:27 AM PDT by LexBaird (Behold, thou hast drinken of the Aide of Kool, and are lost unto Men.)
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To: LexBaird
BS from a nobody.

Btw, whenever you feel compelled to defend Rooty Toot, I encourage you to look me up.

99 posted on 10/22/2007 7:55:03 AM PDT by Reagan Man (FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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To: jgorris
"I said candidates referring to all of the non-democrat candidates."

I assumed you were including Rudy in that list. If you're not --- and you're in effect saying Rudy is a democrat by any realistic taxonomy --- then I was wrong and I stand corrected.

100 posted on 10/22/2007 8:06:26 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (What's Rudy but Ah-nold in a dress?)
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