Posted on 06/23/2011 6:46:41 AM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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I am not a huge fan of Perry, but
compared to Romney, Newt, and the rest of JOKES running for President he’s a rock star.
We need somebody who can WIN this thing. That means somebody with cross-over appeal, which our Palen, Bachmann and Cain (no matter how much we love them) simply do not have.
Until 1989, Rick Perry was a conservative Democrat. He switched parties as, like many Democrats including Ronald Reagan and Phil Gramm, he saw that party moving farther and farther to the left. Under Perry’s decade as governor, hundreds of Texas Democrats have followed his lead and become Republicans. As a former Democrat, Perry can speak to that swath of his former party that has become disenchanted with their party as President Obama has taken it even farther to the left, in a way that few Republicans can. He can also speak well and credibly to all wings of the national GOP, from the fiscal cons to the social cons to the libertarian set.
He would appeal to all segments of the Republican electorate and would come armed with a record of economic success and a commitment to liberty that no other contender can match.
Texas has been voted #1 business climate for the last seven years.
Texas has been getting all of California’s jobs.
Perry must be doing something right.
We need a good business guy right now.
Perry has proved it.
. Sarah Palin threw her endorsement to Rick Perry for governor- and so did Nugent.
Sarah just restated the other day she likes Perry
.Rush said that Perry is his dream candidate.
http://gretawire.blogs.foxnews.com/rush-limbaugh-on-the-record-3/
. Pro-life, Pro-guns, pro-spending cuts, pro-business
. He’s an outside-the-Beltway candidate
. He is not a Ivy League grad
. He was an Air Force captain who flew a C-130
. Speaks Spainish.
(Odumbo says everybody should speak a foreign language, but he CAN’T)
. Fighting with Obama on many fronts
Google Perry/Obama and you will see he’s been fighting him and his government for the past two years.
. Since Perry has been Governor of Texas, Texas has added more than 850,000 jobs, more than all other states combined. Texas has added over 180,000 jobs since August of 2009.
. There is no such thing as ‘Perrycare’
. Signed into law sonogram and explanation by physician before abortion
. Signed into law, photo ID ident to vote
. Perry did not apply for federal “Race to the Top” education funds because he said it would force national standards upon Texas.
. He has vetoed a record 248 bills, including dozens after the 2001 session, angering many lawmakers.
. He said last year that President Barack Obama was “hell-bent” on turning America into a socialist country.
. Won governorship of state with lots of latinos
. According to this web site Texas is #1 this year and last year for business friendly.
http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-for-business
Obama would not want not run against a governor that has the BEST business climate in the U.S. when everything else is in a depression.
. He used to be a Democrat. So? So did Reagan.
. The Bush’s don’t like him
. Perry has a reputation for not sweating
• He refused to raise taxes when Texas faced a record $10 billion budget shortfall in 2003. Instead, he was the first Texas governor since World War II to sign a budget that lowered state spending (and has now done it twice). As governor, Perry has used his line item veto to cut over $3 billion in proposed spending.
• In 2005, Perry signed a historic $15.7 billion property tax cut for homeowners and businesses that also included new taxpayer protections against appraisal increases. In 2009, Gov. Perry secured a tax cut for approximately 40,000 small businesses in Texas and protected the Rainy Day Fund for future challenges.
• He led the battle to pass the country’s most sweeping lawsuit reforms, closing the door on junk lawsuits that had been making trial lawyers rich while driving countless doctors either out of the state or the profession all together. Since Texas voters approved these reforms, malpractice claims and premiums have fallen and access to healthcare is increasing across the state as doctors have applied in droves to practice in Texas.
. He has never lost an election, including an elementary school contest for “king” of the Paint Creek School Carnival. He secured that win by handing out pennies for votes.
. Perry is also known for his socially conservative views on homosexuality, and he opposes same sex marriage. He condemned the United States Supreme Court decision in Lawrence vs. Texas, which struck down a Texas sodomy law. He called the law “appropriate”
ABORTION:
. Perry is pro-life and opposes government funding for elective abortions. In 2005, Perry, a social conservative, signed a bill that limited late-term abortions and required girls under the age of 18 who procure abortions to notify their parents. Perry signed the bill in the gymnasium of Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Worth, an evangelical Christian school.
Perry signed into law a bill requiring a sonogram and doctor’s explanation before granting an abortion
In 2005, Perry signed a new law that requires minor girls to receive parental consent before getting an abortion. This law strengthens a parental notification law Perry supported as Lt. Gov. in 1999, which
helped reduce teen abortions by 26 percent.
Perry has also signed a ban on third trimester abortions, a ban on tax dollars being used to support abortion facilities, a prenatal protection act that protects
unborn children from assault, and an informed consent law that helps expectant mothers better understand the risks and consequences of abortion. Perry supports a ban on human cloning and will veto any
legislation that provides state dollars for embryonic stem cell research, a process that ends a human life.
Perry urges to keep up pressure to roll back the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion until “Roe v. Wade is nothing but a shameful footnote in our nation’s history books.
Perry, a frequent critic of the federal government, also bashed President Barack Obama for his administration’s policy allowing federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, saying he was deeply disturbed by studies that turn “the remains of unborn children into nothing more than raw material.”
Perry has faulted Obama for reversing the so-called “Mexico City policy” that banned giving federal money to international groups that perform abortions or provide information about abortions. Obama struck down the policy during his first week in office, saying it was too broad and undermined family planning in developing countries.
Under Obama “our federal tax dollars can now be used to fund abortion all over the world. With the stroke of a pen, abortion essentially became a U.S. foreign export,” Perry said.
IMMIGRATION:
Perry adds immigration issues to lawmaker session
Perry wants passage of a measure requiring every person arrested to be run through the federal immigration databases as part of the Secure Communities program. He also wants to provide the state Department of Public Safety with the authority to make sure someone is in the U.S. legally before issuing a driver’s license.
These measures, along with a ban on sanctuary cities, would “provide a clear message that Texas will not turn a blind eye to those breaking our laws,” Perry said in a statement.
“Texas owes it to the brave law enforcement officials, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and communities, to give them the discretion they need to adequately do their jobs,” Perry said.
http://www.rickperry.org/media-articles/perry-adds-immigration-issues-lawmakers-agenda-0?amp
.Gov. Perry has made numerous requests of the federal govt. to enforce the border in Texas including handing Pre. Obama a letter in person when he landed in Dallas last year.
.Perry signed into law photo ID required before voting.
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS:
In what was described as a “God and country” sermon at the Cornerstone church in San Antonio, attended by Perry and other mostly Republican candidates, the Rev. John Hagee stated, “If you live your life and don’t confess your sins to God Almighty through the authority of Christ and His blood, I’m going to say this very plainly, you’re going straight to hell with a nonstop ticket.” Perry was asked if he agreed with those comments and said, “It is my faith, and I’m a believer of that.”[39] Perry went on to say that there was nothing in the sermon that he took exception with.
Humorist and entertainer Kinky Friedman, the Jewish independent candidate for governor in the 2006 election, said, “He doesn’t think very differently from the Taliban, does he?” Carole Keeton Strayhorn disagreed with Perry’s comments, and Democrat Chris Bell said that one who is in public office should “respect people of all faiths and denominations”.
Conservatives then responded, arguing that Perry had a right to his religious beliefs, and that he was not disrespecting Americans of other religious convictions.[40] While visiting Israel in August 2009, Perry gave an interview to the Jerusalem Post in which he affirmed his support for Israel from his religious background, “I’m a big believer that this country was given to the people of Israel a long time ago, by God, and that’s ordained.”
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Perry does not believe there is valid scientific proof of anthropogenic global warming. He has said several times that there is no scientific consensus on the issue.[69] In a September 7, 2007, speech to California Republicans, Perry said, “Virtually every day another scientist leaves the global warming bandwagon. ... But you won’t read about that in the press because they have already invested in one side of the story.”
MISC:
PERRY ISSUES OBAMA A COUPLE OF BIG FUBOs:
1. “Texas to Allow Regular Incandescent Bulbs”
Reports are the governor will sign Bill HB2510 by June 19th.
Bill HB2510 allows for the manufacture and sale of incandescent light bulbs otherwise banned in federal legislation of 2007, applicable from 1 January 2012 onwards.
The legality, at least in the way the proposed law is framed, has apparently been cleared with the US Attorney General’s office.
The Bill has already passed in both House and Senate with overwhelming support.
While Texas has no current manufacture, relevant parties are being invited to restart it.
Texas has been a leading US state in providing new local jobs, and this is seen as a further contributive measure.
http://freedomlightbulb.blogspot.com/2011/06/texas-to-allow-incandescent-light-bulbs.html
2.Perry Adds TSA Anti-Groping Bill to Call
http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/tea-party/updated-perry-adds-tsa-anti-groping-bill-to-call/ ^
Gov. Rick Perry this evening announced the addition of TSA anti-groping legislation to the agenda for the special legislative session. In a statement, he said lawmakers could consider legislation “relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression on those seeking access to public buildings and transportation.”
. He played quarterback on the six-man football team for the Paint Creek Pirates. He also played basketball and ran track.
. He is an Eagle Scout and wrote a book about the Boy Scouts, ‘On My Honor’.
Rick Perry uses the Boy Scouts to draw a battle line in what he considers a “culture war,” defending them against the American Civil Liberties Union and what he sees as a moral struggle for the country’s future.
The book also traces a 30-year history of litigation involving the Scouts — most of which they won — which Perry considers an attack on traditional values and faith in God.
Perry targets the ACLU as the primary force behind a leftist push to accept homosexuality and challenge Scouting’s duty to God.
http://www.rickperry.org/media/perrys-new-book-supports-boy-scouts-attacks-aclu
. He’s a runner and triathlete.
. He is an outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing.
. He plays the drums. At a January 2005 inaugural party in Washington, he played with ZZ Top in front of 2,000 people
. Perry has Romney’s looks without the other baggage.
Raised on a ranch. Has hair. 6’ tall- presidential (especially after Obama)
. Perry knows he was wrong for pushing the vaccine (although there was always an opt out) and the TTC.
But if that is the worst he has done, I can live with it.
I JUST WANT TO WIN THIS THING!
Americans WILL get it:
Better looking
Better record
Rick Perry for President.
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The once upon a time looks didn’t count. Presidents were secretly in wheel chairs, speaking on radio, limited TV. But I doubt even back then Helen Thomas would have made it LOL.You just know you could feel her fuglyness through even radio.
Even the best qualified aren’t perfect and are subjected to curruption; from within the very status, which has turned into a monarchy in the WH. We need the days returned that those holding office in government are servants and not wealthy men and women with many homes —and— one in the Hampton’s;with a large staff and offices US wide.
The MSM tried so hard to make the Obama’s the black Kennedy’s. They wanted they’re progressiveness communism hidden in a monarchy of fashion and history of a lie of the first black President.
Simple government and massive downsizing is over due or we we will collapse as a country. It is like a show D’s in R’s out. In between we are promised campaign finance reform and no more taxes and spending.Business and fat cats buying off the President and Senate and Congress with mob union corruption has to end.
We are getting ready to watch Obama spend a BILLION dollars to lie to us some more;with others spending millions upon millions to say they will do better. How utterly stupid is that when we are in a full economic crisis with no jobs and inflation?
How about no more royalty in the WH and no more long campaigns... wasting money? We are not England. How about one or two speeches over the net and television and everyone vote in a shorter time? The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and actually expecting a different result. We have been duped long enough.
I still can’t believe Obama donned a cowboy hat in 08.
Why don’t the Bushes like him?
From what I can gather, Perry has stated Bush is not a Conservative numerous time in various ways for one.
“If Governor Perry is getting in then he’s got to be our guy, warts and all. He’s a bit of a let down for those of us who have been dreaming of Sarah, but he’ll do.”
Of course it’s only April. Things may change by 2012. Heck, maybe Bolton will become the frontrunner (I wish!). That being said, I think your post is right on, and that’s how I think I may be leaning. We will see. In 2008, by the time I voted in Texas, McCain had it almost wrapped up. The Huckster, a distant second going into the Texas primary, conceded just a few days later. In effect, we in Texas had no real conservative choice.
Perry is not all bad. He is very pro 2A. He is a great campaigner, not afraid to take issues to the Democrats and to call them out on their socialism.
“Why don’t the Bushes like him?”
Many reasons, but fundamentally it is a split between the Houston/Dallas Republican camp [richer] versus the small-town Republican camp [more middle class]. We see the same thing every 2 years at the Republican state convention. For example, proposed platform language from the rural counties tends to be very, very conservative, and they get watered down a bit by the time it hits the state platform.
[I am generalizing here, of course, there are many Houstonians, for example, who are not part of the Houston/Dallas elite circle.]
On a side note, and a bit of bragging, I am part of a small group (but not the original author, that was a colleague) who was responsible for this language that actually made it, word for word, into the State Platform:
S.A.V.E. U.S.A. - We support seven key steps to secure America.
S - Secure America’s border; Northern, Southern, and ports.
A - Abolish Adjustment of Status in the United States.
V - Vigorously enforce immigration laws using federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
E - Eliminate government benefits to illegal aliens.
U - Unimpeded deportation process.
S - Stop employment of illegal aliens.
A - Amend legal immigration rates to more sustainable levels.
SAVE USA should be Perry’s campaign slogan.With LTC Allen West as VP.
Leftoids in both parties are building her up right now in an effort to keep a serious challenge to Romney from emerging to his right. Everyone understands that any serious conservative will clean Mitt's clock. MB was adequate at the last debate, no more. Even so, we heard songs of praise from such unlikely sources as Karl Rove and Chris Mathews. Her subsequent surge is all hype. It will pass and Bachmann will once again be a backbench Congressperson with no shot whatever at the brass ring. I like her (although I think Ed Rollins is a major mistake) but she isn't in it to win it, unless she's seriously delusional and any conservative effort expended on her behalf is wasted.
PS — I've always loved your screen name — it should have been a bumper sticker back in the day.
Leftoids in both parties are building her up right now in an effort to keep a serious challenge to Romney from emerging to his right. Everyone understands that any serious conservative will clean Mitt's clock. MB was adequate at the last debate, no more. Even so, we heard songs of praise from such unlikely sources as Karl Rove and Chris Mathews. Her subsequent surge is all hype. It will pass and Bachmann will once again be a backbench Congressperson with no shot whatever at the brass ring. I like her (although I think Ed Rollins is a major mistake) but she isn't in it to win it, unless she's seriously delusional and any conservative effort expended on her behalf is wasted.
PS — I've always loved your screen name — it should have been a bumper sticker back in the day.
They called for impeachment hearings on Bush because of my screen name.
We are going to have to agree to disagree. I am not into the conspiracy crap about Bachmann helping Romney and it’s everyone’s fault but Palin she is not running.
II agree with your bottom line theory I just got hung up a little in the middle but I get you now.
I'm not suggesting MB is a party to anything underhanded, but clearly she's being used to fragment the conservative opposition to Romney. When Chris Mathews suddenly concludes that Bachmann isn't a moron after all and Karl Rove waxes rhapsodic about her command of the issues, they aren't promoting the conservative cause. They are trying to co opt her because they know she isn't a serious candidate and she can serve their interests by failing with style. She's the designated patsy for Romney to beat on his way to the big title bout. This doesn't worry me at all because I think somebody, either Palin or Perry is going to mess up the plan. Romney is going to get a real opponent from the right and any such opponent will beat him like a rented mule.
I don't blame anybody for Palin’s decision, whatever it may be. Why would anyone want to be President? If Palin doesn't run it won't be because Bachmann is already in the race. It will be because she has decided that Rick Perry is better positioned than she to beat both Romney and Obama (Rombama, Obamney?). That might be the best decision.
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