[Darkwolf377]

And eighteen years before he became president, Ronald Reagan was a democrat. I guess if FR existed then, you folks would be calling him a RINO.

I am not a Perry supporter, though he’s looking better than any of the others running, but I’ve been hearing nothing from his opponents here but Al Gore (supported him 25 years ago) and this.

If that’s all you guys’ve got, then you’re welcome to Obama. I have big disagreements with Perry on several issues, but man, what’s your alternative? Who is this miracle perfect conservative who’s going to beat Obama?

[Tempest]

You're right Rick Perry has changed. I've found photographic evidence of the evolution of Rick Perry:

[Tempest]

Obama is running in the 35 to 40% approval rating range. The question you should be asking is.

Who can’t beat Obama in 2012?!

[SoConPubbie]

And eighteen years before he became president, Ronald Reagan was a democrat. I guess if FR existed then, you folks would be calling him a RINO.

No, because Democrats in Reagans time were actually moderate Republicans.

Democrats in Reagan's time didn't wholeheartedly support Abortion.

Democrats in Reagan's time didn't wholeheartedly support the Gay Agenda.

Democrats in Reagan's time didn't wholeheartedly support GUn Control.

Democrats in Reagan's time didn't wholeheartedly support wealth redistribution.

You're comparing a tire iron with an orange. You are making a false comparison.

Furthermore, Perry was a Democrat AFTER Reagan was President for 2 terms.

Perry was Al Gore's campaign Manager when Al Gore had an ACU average rating of 7.5 for the three previous years and during that time voted no on all the pro-life issues that were included in that ACU rating.

Sorry, but your attempt at wrapping Perry in Reagan, when the facts are presented, just doesn't fly.

[I see my hands]

"you’re welcome to Obama. I have big disagreements with Perry on several issues, but man, what’s your alternative?"

How about finding an alternative outside of a corrupt and doomed political system? Ever think of that? Don't follow leaders.

YOU! That's the alternative.

[DoughtyOne]

It’s always such a thrill every four years to watch our “Conservatives” toss Reagan under the bus when folks object to someone who meets the classic definition of a RINO.

[LibLieSlayer]

Look at the dim platform in 1962 when Reagan quit... and look at the dim platform in 1980... five years before perry's epiphany... which reads EXACTLY LIKE the dim platform today... with abortion rights... amnesty and health care and welfare for illegal aliens and single payer healthcare system... I kid you not.

That is like comparing a Corsair to an F-22... vacuum tubes to microchips... ain't the same thing.

LLS