John McCain: The Conservative Choice

GOPublius ^ | June 14, 2008 | GOPublius

[americanophile]

Like Davey Crocket and company at the Alamo, there are a number of steadfast conservatives who are holding out against John McCain, even in the face of what amounts to unvarnished socialism in the person of Barack Obama. Most of these individuals are committed, principled, conservatives, which means their allegiance to the Republican Party depends on the frequency and degree with which the Republican Party faithfully, fully, resolutely and competently fosters conservative ideals of governance.

Quite simply, John McCain isn’t their man. Far more the maverick, compromising, bipartisan, sometimes-conservative, McCain has repeatedly raised the ire of conservatives not for his lack of principle, but for positions that stand in opposition to their principles. It is an honest, straightforward disagreement about policy and governance, the true nature of conservatism, and what is best for America.

There can be no doubt that these conservatives love their country, perhaps more than many. Oddly enough however, some of these conservatives have adopted a scorched-America, Phoenix policy. That is to say, they would rather sit home on Election Day, write in a non-competitive candidate, or even vote for Barack Obama, over John McCain. Their strategy, or so they hope, is to so damage America through four years of unchecked liberalism under an Obama Administration and Democratic congress, that like the mythical Phoenix, true conservatism will spring from the ashes such as in 1980.

It’s not an incoherent position, but it’s not a wise one either.

First off, there are a number of logical inconsistencies with this concept, and one large assumption. The first is the notion that an Obama presidency will necessarily be a disaster. What if its not? What if, like Bill Clinton’s presidency, Obama’s first two shaky years in office are met with a GOP midterm victory,

[americanophile]

interesting read

[rawcatslyentist]

John McCain: The ConservativeENEMEDIA's Choice

Remember when he was down and out? No money no primary wins, then BINGO he's our candidate?

Do you remember???????

[FortWorthPatriot]

This article is spot-on. To allow socialism to gain a legitimate foothold in this country is frightening. Even if the Obamination has only one term he could still irreparably damage this country.

This is why I cannot understand why conservatives who love our country would gladly sit it out at home or write-in a candidate who has no chance of winning.

[Grunthor]

Someone lost their alleged mind. THEN sat down to write that headline.

[EternalVigilance]

John McCain: The Conservative Choice

Note to self: File under "sick humor," and "unadulterated bullhockey."

[Grunthor]

“even in the face of what amounts to unvarnished socialism in the person of Barack Obama.”

So McCain is what, “varnished” socialism?

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Yep...lots of rat crossovers! Blame it on them and the RINO a$$hats! Kinda like a snowball rolling down hill....into the sewer.

[Grunthor]

“The first is the notion that an Obama presidency will necessarily be a disaster. What if its not?”

Then good for America. We are not Democrats, hoping for disaster for our nation in order to attain political power. The 90’s were very good to many conservatives financially, even if they disliked the POTUS, lots of people made lots of money.

[Grunthor]

“To allow socialism to gain a legitimate foothold in this country is frightening.”

John McCain is a Socialist.

[Albion Wilde]

[JoJo Gunn]

Yet another steaming pantload of propaganda for the Socialist McCain.

[EnigmaticAnomaly]

Responses from the "anti-McCain-at-all-costs" crowd are about right up to par on what has been hashed out before. I will truly relish the opportunity to observe those who so fervently wish for BO to utterly destroy our country to be the first ones on these boards to criticize BO's administration when it, in fact, DOES impose socialism of the highest order on America...

Will take all of my restraint to hold back that oh-so-tempting of phrases..."I TOLD YOU SO" :-)

[EnigmaticAnomaly]

"We are not Democrats, hoping for disaster for our nation in order to attain political power."

Nope. We are, apparently, CONSERVATIVES hoping for disaster (by way of ensuring BO the office of POTUS) to regain lost political power...

That's one one-way-trip I am NOT taking with the "anti-McCain-at-all-costs" crowd...

[Luke21]

McCain is a kook and a betrayer.

[Spiff]

John McCain has been spending at least a decade working as hard as he can to make himself the enemy of conservatives. Pretending that he is somehow entitled to their votes, browbeating, or using scare tactics isn’t going to get many votes. He threw conservatives under the bus long ago, it is appalling that he thinks that he should or could get their votes now.

[WorkingClassFilth]

Like Davey Crocket and company at the Alamo, there are a number of steadfast conservatives who are holding out against John McCain, even in the face of what amounts to unvarnished socialism in the person of Barack Obama. Most of these individuals are committed, principled, conservatives, which means their allegiance to the Republican Party depends on the frequency and degree with which the Republican Party faithfully, fully, resolutely and competently fosters conservative ideals of governance.

Seems to me that the Pubbies have created their own problems. It also seems to me that the real solution might just lay within their grasp...

...HOW ABOUT CARRYING THE DAMNED REPUBLICAN PLATFORM FORWARD AND HONORING THE PEOPLE THAT SEND YOUR SLACKER BUTTS TO WASHINGTON, PAY FOR YOUR CAMPAIGNS, WORK FOR YOU AT ALL LEVELS AND FAITHFULLY SERVE YOUR WORTHLESS, SILK-CLAD @SSES YEAR AFTER YEAR?

[EnigmaticAnomaly]

"McCain is a kook and a betrayer."

And Obomber is the Great Communicator? The second coming of Reagan?

Electing (whether by NOT voting, voting 3rd party, or DIRECT nomination) a man who is as vile a human being as BO, JUST to "punish" republicans is patently absurd...it's like loosing a pit bull on a kid, hoping that it will maim the kid within an inch of his life, JUST to punish his parents for not watching him more closely...

[dforest]

I am no longer a conservative if McLame is supposed to be my choice.

Geesh, makes me ill when I see this stuff.

[VRWC For Truth]

McLoser is a flaming Liberal! Keep drinking the koolaid.

[kempo]

He's fixing to find out how many conservative mavericks there are if he don't stop playing Al Gore when it comes to energy.