Then we're screwed.
I agree we are done for.
I'm unconvinced that Perry is as close as it gets to the "perfect" oonservative presidential candidate. I have time to make up MY mind; the entire American electorate also does.
You believe the United States of America is screwed if the owerwhelming majority of electorate do not hold tha same opionion as yourself (or those in various states of agreement with yourself).