Posted on 01/31/2008 10:37:41 AM PST by Delacon
And as to your claim of an endorsement, the ONLY place there is any suggestion of an endorsement is a flash on Drudge which STILL has no story, in which it specifically says she will NOT do anything publicly, and privately it simply says she “fully supports him privately”, hardly a statement that constitutes an “endorsement”.
On the other hand, while Conservatives revere Reagan, we have a fondness for his wife but don’t pay much mind to her politics.
Not necessarily. Many FR conservatives voted for Schwartzneggar.
So why not settle on someone who has already proven himself and is a conservative by action and not promises and words?
Here are some ideas which have be espoused by him and I believe he will strive to do them without changing course.
So what’s the matter with these ideas?
1. Make Bush tax Cuts Permanent, bot will not stop there.
2. Option to opt out of SS. Have own accounts.
3. Pro life, abolish federal influence of Roe vs Wade. Some states will immediately be pro-life be default.
4. He will not infringe on any of our Gun rights.
5. I want someone who would not appoint another O’Conner or Sueter. He says he would not, thus better than Reagan.
6. Will veto or vote against the tax and spend policy currently in Washington.
7. Known for his pro-gun stance.
8. Has been and still does fight for our civil liberties. “Don’t taser me bro” Should not have been taken lightly.
9. Would not allow federal funding embryonic stem cell research.
10.”Marque and Reprisal Act of 2001.” Puts the focus back on bin Laden and al-Qaida, the horrific crimes of September 11th until they are punished.
11. A defense policy designed to keep Americans safe should start with the idea that we must secure our borders from those who would cross them to do us harm.
12. Re-focus the efforts of our military and intelligence services on locating those individuals who planned the terrorist attacks on the U.S. and who remain at large.
13. Push for a complete overhaul of U.S. intelligence requirements and capabilities.
14. An America-first defense policy will not go abroad seeking monsters to slay, but will deter through “strength” and lead by example.
15. Government health care only means long waiting periods, lack of choice, poor quality, and frustration
By removing federal regulations, encouraging competition, and presenting real choices, we can make our health care system the envy of the world once again. Health care is spiraling out of control precisely because of the federal involvement.
16. He’s an advocate of property rights. We must stop special interests from violating property rights and literally driving families from their homes, farms and ranches.
17. He thinks that, “The Constitution was written to restrain the government, never to restrain the people.”
18. As president, he will work to restore a free-market in energy. In particular, he will work with Congress to repeal federal regulations and taxes that impede the development of new energy sources. Any source that truly is cheaper and cleaner, yet still reliable, will not need government help to develop or sell.
19. He’ll stop taxing Social Security and tips for starters.
20. Any tax not passing his Constitutional test will not get passed. We need a new method to prioritize our spending. It’s called the Constitution of the United States. Many so called conservatives have forgotten this requirement. Not this candidate though.
21. He will physically secure our borders and coastlines.
22. End birthright citizenship. As long as illegal immigrants know their children born here will be citizens, the incentive to enter the U.S. illegally will remain strong.
23. He understands that the federal government does not own our children. He will also supports giving educational control back to parents, who know their children better than any politician in D.C. ever will.
So what say you to these ideas people? Are not these conservative ideas?
You can keep telling yourself that, but it won't make it true. Both have to do with progress. Benchmarks are used for achieving certain goals, while the timeline in Romney's position would be used to chart progress for a given period of time. They are both talking about the same thing.
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Sorry, no. I can't. McRomney isn't a choice. It is an echo of Clinton/Obama. Give me a choice or do without me GOP.
If people are allowed to opt completely out of SS, every rational person will do so and there will be no incoming revenue stream to pay any current retirees.
If one tracks the difference between present cash value of SS' existing assets, versus present cash value of existing future obligations, it's abundantly clear that Social Security alone has about as much debt as everything else in the federal government combined. That debt will eventually have to either be repaid, repudiated, or some of both. The longer things go, the bigger that debt will get, and the bigger the explosion when repayment or repudiation becomes unavoidable.
What's needed is for a politician to make clear the state of things, and invite the public to pay proper respects to FDR at his memorial.
Romney’s not exactly a stalwart conservative himself.
Example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4
It’s a sad state of affairs.
Arnold cannot be the vice-president. He is not a natural born American. A vice-president must be able to assume the office of the Presidency when the President is not able.
Feel free to copy?
l0lz!
You know who made that, don’t you?
It’s come full circle.
But when the Mittens were smearing Fred Thompson that was OK though.
That's a lie.
Where do you get off implying I condone the smearing of Thompson by anyone. The subject is Romney. Try to keep it germane.
NOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo!
I bow before you, O my Master! :-)
Romney sided with the Rats and their timelines because he thought the surge would fail.
He wanted to take both sides on the issue.
Thats why slick Willard is trusted by nobody on any issue.
Verbatim from Drudge,
“EXCLUSIVE: NANCY REAGAN FOR MCCAIN, TOP SOURCE TELLS DRUDGE: ‘SHE ADORES HIM, AND IS FULLY SUPPORTING HIM IN HER PRIVATE LIFE. SHE WILL NOT PUBLICLY ENDORSE’...”
http://www.drudgereport.com/
Like I said, you have a problem with being accurate.
Wow, and I can post links to various people who think McCain is a lying weasel who stretched the truth, much like you did with the endorsement that never happened. (and you knew it didn’t happen b/c another freeper already corrected you!)
In fact, here’s a bunch of links, because unlike you, I can back up what I post.
http://redstate.com/stories/elections/2008/lies_and_the_lying_liars_who_tell_them
http://redstate.com/stories/elections/2008/mccain_looks_foolish_accusing_romney_of_supporting_timetables
http://ace.mu.nu/archives/253554.php
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1960718/posts
McCain distort the truth? Shocker /sarcasm
McCain changes story on tax cut stance
The Bellingham Herald ^ | Jan, 31, 2008 | Libby Quaid ap
Bird of a feather.
Oh and as to your point about polls...
McCain is a big winner alright.
“In all three states where he was victorious, McCain’s margin of victory rested on moderates, self-identified independents, and voters who disapprove of the Bush administration. None of these groups is a majority of the Republican electorate. In fact, every GOP primary this year has been at least 55% conservative, 61% Republican, and 50% supportive of the Bush administration - explaining why McCain has failed to win more than 36% of the vote in any of them.”
Congrats, you’re helping support a candidate backed by liberals!
Here’s my stop McCain thread, if you’re interested:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1961833/posts
I don't know who these trusted conservatives are, nor do I doubt your characterization of them. But I do doubt that they have a special ability to detect deception simply because they are known and trusted.
My sense of Romney (who I respected enormously at the start of the campaign) is that his positions are not particularly sincere, but rather market-tested. Every one seems tailor-made to what conservatives want to hear, regardless of what he has said previously. (The exception is his supposed support for keeping the Dept of Education, which would never be a dealbreaker).
This phoniness would doom his candidacy in the general election.
Thompson is out so it's too late for that.
I’m not a McCrazy supporter idiot.
Check the poll for the ST states. Check the new national polls. Mutt is dropping like a stone.
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