[Jim Robinson]

If there is anyone here who doesn't understand why we cannot support a slick socialist politician like Mitt Romney, God help you, but you're on the wrong website. We went through this with the abortionist, gay rights activist, illegal alien supporting, gun grabbing Rudy Giuliani until someone created another website call WAnkers for Rudy and they all flew the coop. Hopefully, before too much FReeper blood is shed, someone will create a WAnkers for Romney site and we can be left to fight the good fight as we see fit!

FR is not for everyone!

[April Lexington]

We aggressively defend ...

This says it all. Fight for what is right or go someplace else.

Thanks, Jim!

[April Lexington]

We need a conservative candidate forum page where, photos, video clips, information, campaign organization and contacts, etc. can be posted and perused by the curious who are searching for the meaning of conservatism. We get trashed in the media and we look like apes to the general public. Education and information about conservatism and those candidates who are conservative and, more importantly, WHY they are conservative will go a long way toward mainstreaming conservative ideas. We have Secretary Napo painting us as dangerous threats because we dare to stand up for what we thought was the American deal. Let's make a POSITIVE difference by using the digital realm to get the word out... THIS is a conservative. Like the NRA ad campaign a while back showing NRA members a s NORMAL people.

I really wish there was a think tank forum beyond the usual ranting where we could bring some executive skills and strategic skills to the process of re-shaping the conservative anger into a potent political force, like Reagan (start filling your pants, Rahm... there are a few intellectual conservatives out here)...

[Jenny Hatch]

f there is anyone here who doesn’t understand why we cannot support a slick socialist politician like Mitt Romney, God help you, but you’re on the wrong website. We went through this with the abortionist, gay rights activist, illegal alien supporting, gun grabbing Rudy Giuliani until someone created another website call WAnkers for Rudy and they all flew the coop. Hopefully, before too much FReeper blood is shed, someone will create a WAnkers for Romney site and we can be left to fight the good fight as we see fit!
FR is not for everyone!

amen Jim! As a mormon who initially supported Romney, I am completely out of his camp - for me it is Palin in 2012 all the way...

Jenny

[sauropod]

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[Friendofgeorge]

Thanks Jim for what you do! BTW... I LOVE SARAH PALIN!!!!

[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

Is there anyone to support or are they all corrupted dirtbags? Seriously...

[DivaDelMar]

Careful Jim......I think those sentiments qualify you as a “Domestic Extremist” per the definitions found here:

http://video1.washingtontimes.com/video/lexicon.pdf

Congratulations!

[heatherlund]

I love Free Republic but think Romney could beat any sleasy liberal dem over someone else unknown, no? He has good business sense and is a great speaker---yes, not as conservative as we all would like, but anything is better than todays corrupt socialist timebomb. Just asking. We have all been duped in our own country and MUST win in 2012.

[klimeckg]

It’s going to get ugly. These RINOS hate conservatism. Ask them to define it, and they will SPIN it. They cannot articulate it, doing so would expose their true nature. This stupid idiotic tour is a way for them to try and dupe the american people into thinking that the Republican party needs to move to the center. Instead of trying to weed out the RINOs and force them out, why not have all the real conservatives form a new party which would strongly distinguisg them from the RINO Moderates. It would be supported by grass root conservatives. Today Rush mentioned about a gold mine of true conservative people in the USA that could cause another landslide victory like Reagan if they were represented properly.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

I voted for McCain in November, but I DID vote for Alan Keyes in the primary (along with Huckabee’s convention delegates in an attempt to block McCain). Does my McCain vote mean I have to leave FR? :-)

[Peter Horry]

I was looking at the National Council for a New America and decided to make a few commits, seems this will be as good a place as any to post them.

First I would like to say that I think that these areas and to what extent the government is involved in them is/or should be a concert to all on this forum - if we don’t become involved in the National Council then what is a alternative to them. Second, although three of the ones evolved in this are people I would like to see in contention for the next presidential election I find it strange that all the listed “experts” are politician, why are people like the Heritage Foundation, and other relevant groups listed?

These are three quick comments on the topics they have listed, and I think the government is far too involved in/and should have little/no involvement (beyond criminal behavior) over anything except National Security. Personal innovation will restore the economy (which should be focused on production, not consumption). Although many areas of the country had people who couldn’t read (and still do), I think the education system worked much better when the government had less control over it.

Health care is approaching a state of crisis and much of it is because of government intervention and tort. Any involvement (besides minimal regulation) should be directed to areas of health care where the private sector does not/can not meet the needs of the citizens. The EMS system has interfaced very well with private medical practice, and emergency room crowding has been alleviated by private (mostly) clinics that are run by hospitals. I think this could be extended to make home health care more prevalent (as it has been in the past), we could have the same government /private interface here and people suffering from things like the flu (which normally not handled by EMS) could obtain medical care GMTs?)without having to get out of bed and go sit in a doctorss office.

[zlala]

We, as conservatives, MUST promote the idea that we don't have to hold our noses to vote for the best of the worst. The libs don't do this...how did we become this way?

I'm tired of justifying my vote by saying...I'll hold my nose and vote for (McCain). He was a lousy candidate, he was a RINO. Romney is the same. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) - same. Now people are trying to promote Utah's Governor as a potential runner in 2012. As a Mormon, and a current resident of Utah...I say NO WAY!

However, 2 questions that beg for answers: 1)When do we stop holding our noses and supporting RINO's; 2) When will we pick a REAL conservative candidate - dare I say - regardless of the outcome of the election?

IMO, it's question #2 that is what we fear worst...losing. Well, we lost big time this past election. I don't mean in terms of numbers, but in terms of what we value. I believe we have to put our values out there with a candidate who is a true conservative, even if we think they won't win. I believe, however, we will win.

But we will continue to lose with RINO contenders - even if they win.

[Goreknowshowtocheat]

Well, I would have rather had a slick politician like Romney on the ticket than that unslick nobody like McCain. But, the pubbies don’t get to choose their reps anymore with open primaries. We will get what the unwashed want us to have.

[Zevonismymuse]

If there is anyone here who doesn't understand why we cannot support a slick socialist politician like Mitt Romney, God help you, but you're on the wrong website.

I have been concerned about the rude treatment I have received on Romney threads and even wrote you directly to complain when I sent in my last donation. I wish you would have refused my donation and told me I was not welcome here then.

[campaignPete R-CT]

Romney is “someone we cannot support”. And, yet, similar “someones” keep getting nominated by the GOP for President. Often with considerable conservative support. This is likely to happen in ‘12, unless sufficient numbers decide that it cannot be permitted again.

“We cannot afford to lose again!” - Mario Cuomo 1992, or was it ‘88?

Regarding Collins & Snowe: credible conservative candidates have frequently run for high office in Maine. For example, the southern Maine congressional district. They often receive limited support from the grassroots and rely on party insiders for the base of their campaign.

When the day comes that this changes, the ‘vacuum’ will no longer exist and there will no longer be candidates like Collins & Snowe nominated. The 2 ladies are largely a symptom of, and end result of, conservative indifference.

[ridge]

Absolutely agree. The site is perfect for James von Brunn. This thread has been pulled.
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No thanks

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[SuperLuminal]

"We went through this with the abortionist, gay rights activist, illegal alien supporting, gun grabbing Rudy Giuliani until someone created another website call WAnkers for Rudy and they all flew the coop. Hopefully, before too much FReeper blood is shed, someone will create a WAnkers for Romney site and we can be left to fight the good fight as we see fit! "

I love disguised subtlety! {:-)