Posted on 02/16/2008 1:49:07 PM PST by Witch-king of Angmar
I just got back from the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C., where conservatives began lining up behind a man who’s been sticking it to us for years. By a process of self-hypnosis, many have managed to convince themselves that McCain is actually one of us.
Not for nothing did Benjamin Disraeli call conservatives the stupid party.
What part of John McCain do we not get? McCain-Kennedy, McCain-Feingold, McCain-Lieberman, McCain-Edwards -- among other socialist, anti-speech, open-borders, enviro-Marxist measures he’s co-sponsored with the hardcore left of the Democratic Party over the years.
If Il Duce had served with him in the United States Senate, there would be McCain-Mussolini.
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Sometimes gridlock can be a good thing.
Sixteen hairy legs and a v****a?
I dont have a clue about what obama would do. But I would think his handlers would want him to be victorious in the GWoT. Same with hillary she would rant how f’d Bush was and only she can solve it , I know she hates the military but she will use them/us to promote her legacy. quite frankly on the gwot I think all 3 will be the same. all 3 will be nearly the same on domestic issues....please quit holding breathe on conservative Supreme court nominees...we can fight them other ways.
“There are 140,000 reasons to vote for McCain and 140,000 reasons to not allow Hitlery or B. Hussein O. become POTUS. Those reasons are serving overseas in defense of this nation. I’d rather not let them down.”
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I’m with you and your son.
So is Oliver North who said “The election in November will determine how we proceed on the most profoundly important matter confronting our nation: the crucial outcome of an unprovoked war being waged against us by radical Islam. All other issues, as important as they are, pale in comparison to achieving victory over those who seek to destroy our very way of life.”
So is Mitt Romney who said “I disagree with Senator McCain on a number of issues, as you know. But I agree with him on doing whatever it takes to be successful in Iraq, on finding and executing Osama bin Laden, and on eliminating Al Qaeda and terror. If I fight on in my campaign, all the way to the convention, I would forestall the launch of a national campaign and make it more likely that Senator Clinton or Obama would win. And in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign, be a part of aiding a surrender to terror.”
So is John Bolton who said “American conservatives will have a President they can be proud of in John McCain.”
So is Mike Pense who said “Conservatives don’t have to agree on everything. But we do need to agree on one thing: There cannot be a President Obama or another President Clinton in the White House.”
There are several other candidates I would rather be voting for in this fall’s election than John McCain. However, they are no longer in the race, and I am not going to act like a spoiled child who doesn’t get their way and complain that I don’t like the choices I’ve been given.
I do have a choice and it’s a very clear choice between the cut and run democrats and McCain. I cannot imagine telling our brave soldiers that we let Obama/Hillary hand victory to our enemies because we were “tired of holding our noses” when we voted.
These men and women have risked their lives, and we aren’t willing to “hold our noses”? Well, I am.
My point is that the conservative influence on the Republican Party is waning because we are not involved ENOUGH. If we were truly involved then Hunter or one of the other conservatives would have been raising $32M in a month and pulling in huge, enthusiastic crowds. 8 years of Bush have left us complacent. We have forgotten how bad it can get. FR has become a forum for bashing other Republicans and calling people names. Look at some of the rude posts on this thread. The problem is not in our leadership, it’s US. McCain WON the primaries fair and square (OK, a few dims crossed over). Let us pray that he will bring over enough conservative Democrats and Independents to prevent an Obama disaster.
Hmm... Lets see.
Here are the three options voters are faced with:
Don’t vote for president: The democrat wins.
Vote for the democrat: The democrat wins.
Vote for John McCain: The democrat wins.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Amendment 1 - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment 2 - A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment 3 - No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment 4 - The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment 5 - No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment 6 - In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Amendment 7 - In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment 8 - Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment 9 - The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment 10 - The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
I won’t blame conservatives, just the overzealous
He’s also the proud co-sponsor of McCain-Lieberman – a $660 billion monument to the myth of man-made global warming (an industry-killing cap on CO2 emissions), which would annihilate tens of thousands of American jobs and make us far less competitive.
Guess what that’s going to do to your gas taxes?
what more could I do but give 10million dollars to Hunter? Hell I would’ve voted for him in the primaries if the election werent decided before I had a chance. Next time all primaries are held the SAME DAY! Perferably the SUMMER of the election. this election has been a sham all along.
I just posted on another thread that I supported a proposed California plan to not sink money into the inevitable losing campaign of McKeating and to work the other offices. Time to man the foxholes! To hell with McCain.
oh yeah.....that is what I am thinking. btw if his president, it would be nice to join in the rats hatered of him.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
1999 to 2006 (inclusive) is rating is 75%.
Now you tell me you want to have Hillary! (high of 12%, average of 9% over her entire record of 6 years) or Obama (high of 8% over his entire 2 years) in there?
Answer me this question:
What's your alternative? Rather than vote for McCain, what do you propose? The Anti-McCain troops are great at shouting about their disapproval... How about providing an alternative?
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Amen!
It makes me sick to my stomach to see so many saying they will throw the USA under the bus in order to teach the Republican Party a lesson. If people are not willing to use their vote wisely, there are millions of Democrats who are more than willing to use it for them. Literally!
But answer me, what's your alternative? What's your solution? What are YOU offering?
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