Other than those glaring misperceptions of what I said, I understand those who prefer a fighter with a past to lead us now.
What I would love to see, and will never see because this is Free Republic, is respect for conservatives who see Santorum as the better candidate (and not say stupid things about Popes and perfection), and see the same kind of respect for those who see Newt as the better candidate.
I thought the same thing about Cain (whom I supported), and Perry.
Some on this forum have been hostile and nasty to others who are EQUALLY conservative, and I'd rather see it stop.
Santorum is a loser. (not a pejorative, he had the biggest loss ever for an incumbent two term Senator) He is BORING. He is a union guy. He sold his soul to support Arlen Specter. He is a big government guy. He has no leadership experience. Actually he has a lot of nerve running for president with his pathetic record.
Call it bashing if you want to. The guy CAN'T WIN, WON'T WIN, and should do the right thing and drop out.
It's delusional on his part and yours to think he has a prayer of being the nominee, let alone president.
Check my tag line.
I’ve seen Santorum’s record... and it’s not conservative.
Heck, his support of SOPA is reason enough to drive his completely out of politics. (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2835697/posts)
Let alone his support for a bigger government welfare state:
“What was my vision? I came to the uncomfortable realization that conservatives were not only reluctant to spend government dollars on the poor, they hadn’t even thought much about what might work better. I often describe my conservative colleagues during this time as simply ‘cheap liberals.’ My own economically modest personal background and my faith had taught me to care for those who are less fortunate, but I too had not yet given much thought to the proper role of government in this mission.”
and...
“I suspect some will dismiss my ideas as just an extended version of ‘compassionate conservatism.’ Some will reject what I have said as a kind of ‘Big Government Conservatism.’ Some will say that what I’ve tried to argue isn’t conservatism at all. But I believe what I’ve been presenting is the genuine conservatism our Founders envisioned. One that fosters the opportunity for all Americans to live as we are called to live, in selfless families that contribute to the general welfare, the common good.”
Ronald Reagan said, “The basis of conservatism is a desire for less government interference or less centralized authority or more individual freedom.”
Rick Santorum said, “This whole idea of personal autonomy, well I don’t think most conservatives hold that point of view. Some do. They have this idea that people should be left alone, be able to do whatever they want to do, government should keep our taxes down and keep our regulations low, that we shouldn’t get involved in the bedroom, we shouldn’t get involved in cultural issues. You know, people should do whatever they want. Well, that is not how traditional conservatives view the world and I think most conservatives understand that individuals can’t go it alone.”
“Some on this forum have been hostile and nasty to others who are EQUALLY conservative, and I’d rather see it stop. “
I so agree, if you followed my posts you would see a continuous attack on those that TRASH, a possible first Lady, and TRASH a possible President.
I have commented on Poles and Santorum’s position in them, The need to get behind the leader, NOT ROMNEY, mind you.
That is not trashing Santorum.
I believe that Santorum has to take what he has learned from this go round and Try it again the next go around.
He is a good Man. Let’s hope he does.