1400 replies richer! But time to go to sleep.
Summary as I see it:
Perry: Still the most authentic. He is still making the shift from state governor to presidential contender, and everyone is making it as difficult for him as possible. But he will get there. He is still my guy, although I am open-minded.
Romney: He was definitely the favorite of CNN. Even the captions were biased. When other people were speaking, the caption said “Romney’s Economic Plan” instead of the name of the candidate who was speaking. How subtle is that? It never said “Cain’s 999 Plan” or “Perry’s View of the Border Fence.” CNN has the propaganda tricks down pat.
Bachmann: Too many goofs and gaffes but I love when she comes out fighting on national security. She is feisty. I didn’t really mind her play for the women’s vote—that’s what it was.
Paul: Insane. Didn’t he say we should open the border, then we wouldn’t have to worry about one group versus another? The fact that he sides with the OWS mob makes him demonic in my sight. There are many excellent reasons for foreign aid. Paul basically treats foreign policy issues in the framework of the world as he wishes it were instead of the world as it is.
Gingrich: Outstanding. He is my second choice right now. We’d be lucky to get him. Unfortunately, the dope in the street thinks more about number of wives than the things that should be most important to us in a dangerous world.
Santorum: Refreshing in his social values emphasis. He is right.
Cain: I fail to see the appeal. He knows less than the typical political junkie or blogger. We can’t let someone like this be president. This stuff is not something that can be learned in a year. It is an attitude toward the world that has to be years in the making, a lifelong interest and preferably approaching an obsession. I hope people will eventually see this as debates and events shake these things out.
Thanks for a very funny and insightful thread. Will read the rest tomorrow.
“Gingrich: Outstanding. He is my second choice right now. We’d be lucky to get him. Unfortunately, the dope in the street thinks more about number of wives than the things that should be most important to us in a dangerous world.”
Don’t be too hard on the dope on the street. It’s not just about his wives. He imploded when he was in charge of the house. His pandering to extreme liberals, his global warming position maintained in the face of all common sense, and his failure to support good conservatives in lieu of supporting real liberals (like Scozzofava or however you spell it), stupid assessment of Paul Ryan’s plan, etc. -
Newt’s a loose cannon and he has the track record to prove it. Unfortunately. We all shake our heads over such a waste of potential. And if there was an election for Republican Debater In Chief he’d have my vote.
But not for President of the U.S.
It’s not all about his wives.
This is my problem with Cain: He sounds so good, just like Newt sounds so good. Yet I wonder will he be willing and able to stick to his principles if elected. I guess I can only hope so.
But I tend towards candidates with proven track records, because I feel like I know where they stand more. How strongly do they hold their positions? Will they back down? Are they just blowing smoke?
You can never now for sure, but, a track record is a good indicator. I like candidates with track records. Anyone can sound good.
I don’t mean to undermine Cain. I consider him a brother and a great American. I may vote for him in the primary.