Romney's Position on Obama's Unilateral Amnesty Pronouncement, Should Be

6/17/2012 | Me Again

[dps.inspect]

Romney should not enter into this argument on Obama's terms, i.e., argue against amnesty or the dream act, but only to say, "the President has no authority to make this kind of unilateral decision... instead, this is something American society, through our elected officials, must hammer out".

He needs to focus his argument on the idea, that for Obama, words have no meaning. He should show Obama's words from last year where the President said he had to follow the law and that he was powerless to make the kinds of changes he just made this last week. Then extend that argument to how liberals view the constitution, "it means what they want it to mean when it suits their purposes and for their political gain"... and express the fact that the constitution is not a "living document" that can be changed to suit political whims... it is what governs politics and society.

He should make his argument in simple terms, like not moving the goal posts during the game. Sure, you can change the rules, but only with everyone's consent... hence American society must be governed by an unchanging set of rules... if the rules are set whimsically and in the middle of a game (game is a metaphor for election cycle) then you have political anarchy it not societal anarchy".

Never mind that Romney himself has changed his views publicly to garner conservative support, his did not touch on lawlessness, Obama's does...

[DeaconRed]

Exactly:
State over & over again how ZERO totally ignores the constitution when it suits him.

[Bobalu]

You are the voice of reason my FRiend.
Thank you for this VERY sensible post! :-)

[SatinDoll]

Yes. I agree.

Romney must come our forcefully against what BHO2 has done, labeling is as unconstitutional and a threat to the liberty of every U.S. citizen. But he will not do so.

Too bad Romney is milquetoast.

[donna]

So, even though Mitt approves of what Obama has done, Mitt has to find some way to say otherwise. I get it.

[Bobalu]

It is sad that Romney does not realize that at this point there is NO CONSERVATIVE LEVEL to which he could rise that would adversely effect his vote total. No Oblame'o inclined voter will ever vote for him. No diss-satisfied voter can be dissuaded against him!.

[Bigtigermike]

Well Romney apparently hasn’t taken your advice and won’t because to him, Obama’s unilateral decision was a mere ‘stop gap measure’ and appears to be focusing on his long-term immigration reform if he’s President which will probably be a back door to amnesty

[Bigtigermike]

Well Romney apparently hasn’t taken your advice and won’t because to him, Obama’s unilateral decision was a mere ‘stop gap measure’ and appears to be focusing on his long-term immigration reform if he’s President which will probably be a back door to amnesty

[EGPWS]

So, even though Mitt approves of what Obama has done, Mitt has to find some way to say otherwise.

Romney, the only suitable "ABO candidate" available.

[dps.inspect]

I so agree with your milquetoast comment, generally. However, during the debates, he hit back a few times with zingers that visibly shook his opponents...

[engrpat]

Thank you. Well stated. Don’t let Obama set the terms of debate and stay on your game plan. By not getting into finger pointing with Obama, Romney stays above the fray looking and acting way more Presidential. I think he has handled just right.

[donna]

Suitable? Never.

Mitt quote: ...gay couples raising kids. That’s the American way...

[tsowellfan]

ZERO totally ignores the constitution when it suits him.

Agree there!

We may not like Mitt Romney but hopefully we do not blindly throw out the Constitution with the RINO

[EGPWS]

Suitable?

Yes, any other candidate would be worthy of much more than just ABO status.

Romney will never surpass this status for he is politically inept and is far from being a conservative.

[P-Marlowe]

Romney is a knee jerk leftist who is just as much of an egomaniac and probably just as stupid as Obama. Don't tell Romney what he should do. He will do as he always has. He'll go left at every turn.

It's time for a revolt. The convention hasn't happened yet. Pray that all the delegates revolt and throw Romney back to the Democrat party where he belongs.

Screw him. I won't vote for him.

[dps.inspect]

Until the perfect comes, that would be Jesus, we must muddle along in an imperfect world with imperfect leaders... Romney may be worse than Obama, but I think not. He was not my plan, but he’s all we got, and there won’t be the kind of revolt you wish for... just ain’t gunna happen... but I respect you position.

[P-Marlowe]

Until the perfect comes, that would be Jesus, we must muddle along in an imperfect world with imperfect leaders...

Would Jesus vote for an Abortion Rights Advocating, Homosexual Agenda Promoting candidate who thinks that Jesus is Satan's brother and that someday he will get to go to the Planet Kolob and become a God?

[Diogenesis]

If Mr. ROmneyCARE WERE a Conservative this thread
would not exist.

Mr. Myth RomneyCARE, puppet of George Soros,
and beloved of Karl Rove and the MSM, is
not a Conservative, not a bit.
He is only for himself. Always.

[donna]

There is nothing suitable about a man who is willing to place children in danger and then call it the American way.

[Don Corleone]

show Obama's words from last year where the President said he had to follow the law and that he was powerless to make the kinds of changes he just made this last week.

Kinda makes one wonder just exactly what was in the oath of office that Obama took after he fumbled the original one at the immaculation ceremony. It certainly had little if anything to do with upholding the laws of the Republic.