But this article is misleading in its basic emphasis. While I deplore the comment of the Romney staff member, one must not overlook this statement by the candidate, even in Massachusetts, years ago: “I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue.”
So long as Governor Romney respects basic American freedom, my essential point in the "virtual" endorsement, remains the valid approach: Gov. Romney & American Conservatives.
By polite, persistent & persuasive appeals to Romney's strengths as a "problem solver," we have both our best chance to move him in the right direction, while moving others in the right direction. Why? Because the Conservative position on all issues is based upon human experience--what actually works for the betterment of all. We need to calmly appeal to reason, not denounce those who are only partly on our side. Those partly on our side are the most obvious ones to recruit next!
Think about how to win!
William Flax
I'm also an Ohioan. I actually listened to Romney's statement on Youtube and you were only told half of it, Ohio.
He went on, and this is what the next line was:
“I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation.”
I heard it with my own ears.
“By polite, persistent & persuasive appeals to Romney’s strengths as a “problem solver,” we have both our best chance to move him in the right direction, while moving others in the right direction. Why? Because the Conservative position on all issues is based upon human experience—what actually works for the betterment of all. We need to calmly appeal to reason, not denounce those who are only partly on our side. Those partly on our side are the most obvious ones to recruit next!”
PURE SOPHISTRY. You make the assumption that Romney has strengths...he DOES NOT. NO Romey is NOT the answer to OBAMA. He is as bad as Obama. He cannot be moved to the right....he is NOT subject to persuasion.
Just say no to Obama!
Just say no to Romney!
Vote third party this cycle...and concentrate on getting conservatives elected to House and Senate and again in 2014. This election to already lost in regards to the position of POTUS. Romney is NOT an acceptable candidate...he is a country club GOP establishment candidate and DOES NOT represent the REAL party base - he will DESTROY conservatism. It is best to punt until 2016 when we have a chance to get a REAL conservative as the GOP candidate.