You people refuse to listen to us... millions of us... and you do so KNOWING what I say is true. I am sorry but this sounds so much like a teenager trying to tell their parents that they absolutely know what is right in the real world. Maybe you should think of those begging FredHeads to listen, as the parents of the party. We honestly can not see Fred getting the enthusiasm from the voters needed to beat Hillary.
Many that have seen him, in person, couldn't believe the lack of passion the man had. If he cannot even muster the enthusiasm of his own party (and admittedly the others aren't doing much better) how can he get the independents needed to win a national election.
Over, and over again we hear that Fred is cool, and calm. Those may be great traits in a man, but in todays 24 hour news world, it is not great in a Presidential election. I totally understand his supporters not wanting to give up on their moral yearning, but maybe it is time to look at the other candidates that truly want the job and compromise on one of those candidates.
What is so different between McCain and Fred when it comes to their ideals? At least McCain wants the job. He is enthusiastic, and charasmatic. He is also the one candidate that seems to be beating Hillary in head to head matchups. Both on the national level, and most importantly the state level. Fred has only been able to do that in his home State.
We are just trying to point out the options out there. We will not negate your wants (pro-life, pro-gun,etc) if you don't negate ours (our want to win). Because in the end, without a win, this Country is going to hell in a hand basket, and your worst nightmare will be realized (at least two more Ruth B Ginsbergs on SCOTUS).
BTW... It is also somewhat difficult to give your wants much heed when you threaten others on this board with being on a "list" if they don't follow you in your FredHead lockstep. Will it kind of be like McCarthy's list? If this wasn't you I apologize.
The list I was going to keep and refer back to after the election, was only to show that some people will compromise their core for politics. I have seen the light. I no longer will compile such a list, as it will have no effect on those activists.
I have just been told in a post above this one, by a self-professed Conservative activist, that the Second Amendment does not apply to individuals... even though the Federal Appeals Court recently ruled that it is an INDIVIDUAL RIGHT. WE CONSERVATIVES have always known the truth... that the Second Amendment is about the PEOPLE! This anti-Second Amendment position comes from a so called Conservative on America's premiere Conservative site. What good would it do for me to remind certain people that they were fooled? They believe in liberalism... they rationalize liberalism to fit their candidate. What good would it do to try and show someone a past mistake so that they can avoid making it in the future? They never see any of their moves as mistakes. I made a mistake in my statement about the list... I have rescinded that statement. I guess I am just being "juvenile".
I will tell you that in most cases it would not make any difference... so I will state right now that I will no longer compile such a list to gently remind people how badly they screwed up, because they will never see it that way. Heck, Hank attacked me over a statement that I made referencing Bob Dole's sacrifices and horrible disabilities from his wounds... all received during his defending America in WWII. I was not stating that he was a great choice for President, or that he was a good campaigner... he was not. I was pointing out that he was a GREAT AMERICAN WAR HERO who sacrificed and suffered a lifetime from pain and disablity, all due to his standing up and defending America from our enemies. He does not deserve to be a punching bag in a political argument. This is the level of discourse on today's FREE REPUBLIC. It truly is sad.
People hear what they want to hear and believe what they want to believe. Data and truth do not trump emotion in today's America. This should not surprise you however... because up is down and black is white in today's America. Not caring about abortion and the Second Amendment passes for today's Conservatism (amongst some). Well you and the rootietoot mittwits do NOT own Conservatism and do not get to redefine it in your candidates images. Sorry, but Millions of us will not roll over because you want us to.
One last thing... as much as I despise McCain for Amnesty, his treatment of the SBVFT, his backstabbing of MIA's... his embracing of the traitor kerry... and his anti-Tax cut past... I will vote for him before I would EVER vote for mitt or rootie. Sure... I will have to wear a gas mask to do it... but I will not be a turn-coat to GOD's Commandments and I will not turn my back on our Founder's intent.
LLS