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Style, Substance, Perry, and the Media
The American Spectator ^ | November 10, 2011 | Mike Johnson

Posted on 11/10/2011 12:27:09 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

Rick Perry gave a superb speech to NH Cornerstone, a New Hampshire conservative group. The full speech is here and well worth the time to watch (about 25 minutes). In fact, this partisan New Hampshire reporter considers the speech close to perfect for the audience.

How did the left-leaning media react? As could perhaps be anticipated, with ridicule and mockery. For example, in a harsh piece by Brian Browdie of the NY Daily News titled "Rick Perry's unusually expressive 2012 speech in New Hampshire sparks rumors he was drunk," ...

..Why did the media react this way? Maybe because Perry is a conservative, and the media are liberal. Maybe for Perry's exhibiting "unquestionably unpresidential behavior," as David Badash of the New Civil Rights Movement put it. What is the current definition of presidential behavior during a speaking engagement? The loud, monotonous rant we are witnessing so often of late? The disingenuous or worse content of those rants?

Perry opened his remarks with the World Series. He said that he had arrived in New Hampshire Thursday evening with the Rangers leading 7-4. He gave an exuberant shout, with much arm-waving ("gesticulating wildly"). Texas was finally going to be a world champion after fifty years. Then, in a much more subdued voice, Perry said that it was now Friday, and they were still playing. This is where the edited version dropped out. In the actual speech, Perry went on to say that Chris Carpenter was pitching, and he is from New Hampshire, implying that Texas had no chance. Self-deprecating humor, timing that Jack Benny would envy, and audience involvement. The crowd went wild -- cheers and applause. He had them.....

(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: conservatism; executive; formerdemocratperry; gopprimary; openborders; perry2012; perryastroturfing; rino; romneyperry2012
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To: BobL
Dry sarcasm duly noted;

Yes, it sure is important that we pick someone with out any knowledge of running a highly complex Government and Legal system, as well as the largest and most powerful Military force on the Planet.

And when that mushroom cloud appears over Israel or some other USA friendly Arab territory, pay no mind. Things will all work out no matter what. And if you still think the Tea Party will pick our candidate, you are in for one huge disappointment. You can pretty much guarantee it will be Romney's primary to lose.

41 posted on 11/10/2011 5:12:38 AM PST by PSYCHO-FREEP (If you come to a fork in the road, take it........)
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP

And Romney has trained for debates — we all know how he governs (his staff moved into the Obama White House).


42 posted on 11/10/2011 5:14:47 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Abbeville Conservative
I would disagree with you on Cain. I don't see that at all.

I would agree on Newt but Newt also is an extreme insider to the political machine and I have doubts he has any desire to fix the problems.

If Perry were to go however I could see myself backing Newt on knowledge and distant conservative accomplishments alone.

Herman Cain is a different story.

43 posted on 11/10/2011 5:17:50 AM PST by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: edpc
You must think that 11 years as Governor of Texas is not proof that he can handle the job?

And since when, has the debates become the central qualifier for holding public office?

44 posted on 11/10/2011 5:17:56 AM PST by PSYCHO-FREEP (If you come to a fork in the road, take it........)
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To: normy

I don’t consider you a fellow conservative. A republican, maybe. A damned Perry shill fool- definitely. If you refuse to see Perry as the fraud that he is, I won’t wet nurse you. All the Perry fraud dots are there. Start connecting them instead of humming his mantra.


45 posted on 11/10/2011 5:21:35 AM PST by TADSLOS (Gov Jan Brewer has more balls than Rick Perry.)
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To: Abbeville Conservative

Do people on FR really affect the way you vote? Come on. That’s no reason.


46 posted on 11/10/2011 5:21:43 AM PST by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: TADSLOS

The I guess this converstaion is over. God Bless you.


47 posted on 11/10/2011 5:22:50 AM PST by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP

“Yes, it sure is important that we pick someone with out any knowledge of running a highly complex Government and Legal system, as well as the largest and most powerful Military force on the Planet.”

I’d rather pick someone that I trust, rather than another McCain.

“You can pretty much guarantee it will be Romney’s primary to lose.”

Well the first thing he has to do is get in the lead, and he hasn’t even done that yet...even in YESTERDAY’s poll.


48 posted on 11/10/2011 5:26:06 AM PST by BobL (Send Rove a Message, VOTE CAIN, no matter what)
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP

So your solution is a open borders pretty guy?.....how safe does that leave us? And he’ll let them all get jobs here and give them an education on YOU! Yep...Perry will make us safe.


49 posted on 11/10/2011 5:29:41 AM PST by oust the louse (Obama approval ratings are so low now, Kenyans are accusing him of being born in the United States.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

The anti-Perry trolls don’t think for themselves...they read their Dem talking points and get paid by the post..


50 posted on 11/10/2011 5:30:10 AM PST by magritte
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
I had heard different things about Perry before his entry. Sure, there were the RINO snipings, but I realize there are single issue diehards and the hyper-critical among us. Given the choices prior to Perry's entry, I had hopes he'd do well.

He hasn't. You can't put his record up there at the podium. He has to be his best advocate and he's a trainwreck in that task. Should a national crisis emerge, we don't need someone like Perry locking up at a critical moment, telling his staff to "get what's-his-face on the thingamajig so he can whatchmacallit. Ooops."

Like it or not, that's what voters across the country saw....a bumbler who choked on an issue that's supposed to be important to him. It's difficult to just dismiss it and move on when he not only blew it last night; he's been doing it since summer.

His detractors on FR and the media aren't the reason for his poor performances.

As to the question, "why am I on this thread?"

At this point, I don't have any better answer than a fascination with the bizarre and perhaps morbid curiosity. Sort of the same way people slow down and look at accidents.

51 posted on 11/10/2011 5:32:08 AM PST by edpc (Wilby 2012)
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To: BobL
You must be referring to Rasmussen. But in the same poll, they did a comparison of Cain against Obama and it came out 48% Obama and 37% Cain. In the same poll a month ago, Cain had a slight lead over Obama.

What this points to, is that the recent scandal is resonating with the general public more than you care to believe. Cain may have gained sympathetic support for the time being among the base, but it is mostly based on emotions and faith. Once the primaries start, it will be the best funded and organized candidate who will likely win. Prepare yourself for Romney, is all I can say. Gingrich is just not well funded and his brainy, logical appeal is all too circumvented by his corrupt past.

52 posted on 11/10/2011 5:34:44 AM PST by PSYCHO-FREEP (If you come to a fork in the road, take it........)
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP

Debates aren’t a qualifier for holding office. They’re a qualifier you’re a better choice than the person(s) sharing the stage. When you can’t find your own ass with both hands and a map while debating, it generates legitimate questions and concerns about your qualifications.


53 posted on 11/10/2011 5:35:53 AM PST by edpc (Wilby 2012)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

You off suicide watch now///??????


54 posted on 11/10/2011 5:43:00 AM PST by org.whodat (Just another heartless American, hated by "AMNESTY" Perry and his fellow demorats.)
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To: edpc

Perry, gaffes and all, shines brightly in comparison to how you so eagerly put your character on display for the forum.


55 posted on 11/10/2011 5:47:43 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Whatever, honey. I'm not asking anyone to vote for me, am I?

Perhaps I am and I just can remember right now.....oops.

56 posted on 11/10/2011 5:50:21 AM PST by edpc (Wilby 2012)
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To: edpc

What ever you say.

It simply boils down to another epic disaster like we had in 2008. The Democrat machine is not only well funded, it dwarfs the entire RNC and tiny little Tea Party in scope and magnitude.

You can keep on dreaming that things are different all the way up to election day, like many here did in 2008. The denial that has come to dominate this forum is exactly why we stand to lose this election again. The choice of candidates is utterly dismal on our side and the infighting and severe lack of unity has carried well into the beginning of the Primary season.

And the Democrats are laughing at what they see.


57 posted on 11/10/2011 5:50:36 AM PST by PSYCHO-FREEP (If you come to a fork in the road, take it........)
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To: edpc

What ever you say.

It simply boils down to another epic disaster like we had in 2008. The Democrat machine is not only well funded, it dwarfs the entire RNC and tiny little Tea Party in scope and magnitude.

You can keep on dreaming that things are different all the way up to election day, like many here did in 2008. The denial that has come to dominate this forum is exactly why we stand to lose this election again. The choice of candidates is utterly dismal on our side and the infighting and severe lack of unity has carried well into the beginning of the Primary season.

And the Democrats are laughing at what they see.


58 posted on 11/10/2011 5:50:37 AM PST by PSYCHO-FREEP (If you come to a fork in the road, take it........)
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP
And the Democrats are laughing at what they see.

Perhaps the candidates shouldn't give them ample and legitimate reasons to do so.

59 posted on 11/10/2011 5:52:42 AM PST by edpc (Wilby 2012)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

SPIN! SPIN! SPIN!!!!


60 posted on 11/10/2011 5:53:30 AM PST by rintense (ABO is not a winning strategy.)
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