These are good points, and while many will view the issue as a distraction from more important issues, like the survival of America, it does speak to Perry’s principles, or, possibly, lack thereof. Apologies only mean something when followed by a change of behavior and actions. Has Perry seen the error of his ways, or is his apology followed by a but. Is Perry playing conservative for political expediency, or has he been enlightened by conservative thinking and principles? I don’t know, but pretending conservatism isn’t as simple as pretending liberalism. All the latter requires is lack of good character and stupidity.
Bush also liked playing conservative, while expanding government exponentially; refusing to protect our borders from illegal immigrants. He imposed No Child Left Behind in public schools, which really fouled up education. I will never forget how calmly he took hearing about 9/11 while reading to those children. His concern was for those kids, NOT that our country had been viciously attacked! W wore his religion on his sleeve, as Perry has done, drawing in the Christian vote. But Bachnmann prefers to live her religion rather than just talk about it.
As I’ve said before, if you liked Bush, you’ll LOVE perry!
Never again, Perry, never again! Principles matter! Last night was a very good debate. I thought each candidate clearly showed where he/she was coming from. And, folks, you’ve got to know where a person is coming from to know where they will take us! Haven’t we just learned that lesson the hard way?
It was a great ‘gotcha’ moment on Bachmann’s part and I think she speaks for many on this issue.
Perry’s response was weak and revealing.