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Palin: Tea partiers have 'no choice' but Romney; 'Of course they're going w/ anybody but Obama'
WorldNetDaily ^
| August 13, 2012
| Drew Zahn
Posted on 08/13/2012 1:19:38 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
After a long and sharply contested GOP primary battle, many Republicans, conservatives and tea-party types have been left questioning whether they can, in good conscience, vote for Mitt Romney in November.
Romneys statements as a former advocate of legalized abortion, his hotly contested record on same-sex marriage and his health-care reforms while governor of Massachusetts sometimes maligned as Romneycare have left conservatives uncertain if the presumptive Republican nominee is really one of their own.
Tea-party darling and former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, however, is basically dismissing the concerns, telling Fox News Channels Shannon Bream that Romney has the Republican Partys conservative base in the bag.
On Americas News Headquarters over the weekend, host Bream asked Palin if Romneys choice of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., as running mate would help persuade those not completely sold on the name at the top of the GOP ticket...
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2012election; election2012; kenyanbornmuzzie; mittromney; obama; palin; paulryan; romney; ryan; sarahpalin; teaparty; teapartyrebellion
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To: MrB
I don’t think that we’ve passed the event horizon. But in practical terms, sadly, I believe that The Country lacks the will to do what’s required in order to pull out.
61
posted on
08/13/2012 2:10:52 PM PDT
by
outofstyle
(Down All the Days)
To: VanDeKoik
“The FR Purity Caucus is not amused by this display of common sense!”
That image bears a striking resemblance to Obama’s “Mussolini pose”.
62
posted on
08/13/2012 2:11:11 PM PDT
by
Magic Fingers
(Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
To: Ruy Dias de Bivar
I could see the strategic aspects of voting to gridlock Obama for 4 years IF Obamacare had been overturned (or never passed in the first place). But that didn’t happen. We know how difficult it is to overturn an entitlement once it’s allowed to take hold. Just like we’re hearing on Medicare, “people have planned their lives around receiving this benefit.” And they have a point. Breaking a promise that’s been made isn’t the right thing to do.
Because of that it’s imperative that Obamacare is overturned next year. It’s also imperative that we elect a conservative Congress who will not allow something just as bad to replace it. If Romney did not overturn it, it would be the biggest flip-flop and broken campaign promise in history at this point, so I can’t imagine he would ever think he could get away with not overturning it.
It’s also hard to believe that with a conservative Congress in place, Romney would act much differently than Clinton did. He would pass whatever they sent him. So he can be forced to be a good President even if he wouldn’t naturally be one.
OTOH, if Romney and the Repubs govern as RINOs, it will simply set up the second coming of Democrats who will pass even more far-left policy than Obama has. So it’s a gamble. But the danger of Obamacare taking hold simply outweighs the risk on the other side. That is guaranteed disaster for our country vs. a chance of disaster. Even if we all do is delay inevitable disaster, that’s worth it to give our elderly 4 less years of facing death panel-style socialized medicine rationing.
63
posted on
08/13/2012 2:13:34 PM PDT
by
JediJones
(Too Hot for GOP TV: Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin, Allen West and Donald Trump)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Well it looks like conservatives have no choice but vote for Romney because Sarah said so. Apparently the gop-e took her to the shed and straightened her out. How dare she really stand up for true conservatives value, instead of selling out. They got her in line. So guys, it's time for us who don't believe Romney is a conservative, to put our brains aside, put our values aside, we definitely shouldn't read our bible anymore (all that talk about murdering the innocent and homosexuality being a sin might make us feel guilty about voting for Romney) and we should do as we're told. Think about how much the gop leadership did for us. Remember when John Banner cried and how they stood so strong the the debt ceiling. They are being bipartisan after all. They just want to stop the fighting and if we give the dems what they want (become more like them) the fighting will end. (hopefully they won't more further left or we will have to also) It's time to get the yard signs up, send in money and go door to door. We must be good little republicans. After all, Ryan will make such a difference going to all those funerals. Just call me Linda Frances Stepford.
It looks like its hopeless and we are cornered. Wait, there is a window, remember, when God closes a door, He opens a window. We could vote third party, or write in someone and vote conservative the rest of the ticket.
64
posted on
08/13/2012 2:14:45 PM PDT
by
Linda Frances
(Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness)
To: BlatherNaut
That is true, as seen in the recent crowds that came in for the Chick-Fill-A meal purcheases.
But what I am really afraid is what could happen down the road because of this country being so very divided.
65
posted on
08/13/2012 2:17:06 PM PDT
by
Biggirl
("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
To: Lakeshark
/FR50Roger that. I don't care for Mitt; the alternative is unthinkable
To: Sola Veritas
I wish it were Sarah....
However
“As you know, you go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time.”
Donald Rumsfeld
67
posted on
08/13/2012 2:19:21 PM PDT
by
mo
(If you understand, no explanation is needed. If you don't understand, no explanation is possible.)
To: greene66
these changed positions all seemed to occur around the exact time he decided to run for president, when he was near 60-years old. I dont think one has to be an incredible cynic to cast a doubtful eye.Maybe his evolution to self-actualization led him down the conservative trail. If you're not a liberal at twenty you have no heart, if you're not a conservative at forty you have no brain. ~ Winston Churchill.
Romney clearly has a brain. I'm willing to believe he had innate conservative tendencies which strengthened as he aged (particularly in light of Paul Ryan as his VP choice). The two of them seem to have similar abilities and thinking styles and will make a capable economic team.
To: greene66
The good news is that we have the opportunity to throw Obama out.
69
posted on
08/13/2012 2:19:42 PM PDT
by
Biggirl
("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
To: S.O.L.
I live in Commi-Kalifornia and I WILL be voting for Romney.
70
posted on
08/13/2012 2:20:10 PM PDT
by
pollywog
("O Thou who changest not, abide with me.".......)
To: Linda Frances
Apparently the gop-e took her to the shed and straightened her out. Yeah.
Right.
Gotcha.
Vote for Virgil.
I see where you're coming from.
71
posted on
08/13/2012 2:21:25 PM PDT
by
Palmetto Patriot
(2010 All Over Again. Make it happen. Get Busy!)
To: Biggirl
But what I am really afraid is what could happen down the road because of this country being so very divided.Reasonable fear.
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Well it looks like conservatives have no choice but vote for Romney because Sarah said so. Apparently the gop-e took her to the shed and straightened her out. How dare she really stand up for true conservatives value, instead of selling out. They got her in line. So guys, it's time for us who don't believe Romney is a conservative, to put our brains aside, put our values aside, we definitely shouldn't read our bible anymore (all that talk about murdering the innocent and homosexuality being a sin might make us feel guilty about voting for Romney) and we should do as we're told. Think about how much the gop leadership did for us. Remember when John Banner cried and how they stood so strong the the debt ceiling. They are being bipartisan after all. They just want to stop the fighting and if we give the dems what they want (become more like them) the fighting will end. (hopefully they won't more further left or we will have to also) It's time to get the yard signs up, send in money and go door to door. We must be good little republicans. After all, Ryan will make such a difference going to all those funerals. Just call me Linda Frances Stepford.
It looks like its hopeless and we are cornered. Wait, there is a window, remember, when God closes a door, He opens a window. We could vote third party, or write in someone and vote conservative the rest of the ticket.
73
posted on
08/13/2012 2:22:43 PM PDT
by
Linda Frances
(Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness)
To: lodi90
Or it could set off a second American revolution as a result.
74
posted on
08/13/2012 2:23:36 PM PDT
by
Biggirl
("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
To: Servant of the Cross
all strongly opposed to a Romney candidacy are on board because “it’s the hand we are dealt”.
I remember when the Dems were dealt the hand with Robert Kennedy. And Americans lost more liberty than they realize.
75
posted on
08/13/2012 2:23:50 PM PDT
by
Ruy Dias de Bivar
(Tyrannies demand immense sacrifices of their people to produce trifles.-Marquis de Custine)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Sarah Palin doesn't want Obama picking more SCOTUS justices or keeping Eric Holder as AG, or blocking energy development.
As my consultant friend says - vote Mitt Romney, he sucks less.
76
posted on
08/13/2012 2:25:07 PM PDT
by
Darren McCarty
(Holding my nose one more time to get rid of Eric Holder)
To: Diogenesis
"There is ALWAYS a choice including at the convention."Keep wishin' in one hand and sh***in' in the other, spud.
To: BlatherNaut
Well, I hope you are right. I’ve been burned too many times by these GOP-e types (especially after the way they sided with the liberal media scum to trash Palin). I just don’t think I have a smidgeon of faith or trust left in me, when it comes to these guys.
78
posted on
08/13/2012 2:26:23 PM PDT
by
greene66
To: Sola Veritas
I worked for both Presidents Reagan and Carter, as well as Generals Haig, Vessey, Ross, Kingston and others, writing reports, analysis, summaries and assisting in briefings. You are WAY off base here. Do you truly believe that Mr. Obama is better on national defense and social issues than a “President Romney” would be? If so, have your family commit you on a 72 hour hold.
79
posted on
08/13/2012 2:26:38 PM PDT
by
2ndDivisionVet
(You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
To: Biggirl
Or it could set off a second American revolution as a result.I don't think so. The entitlement class is so lazy they'd give into our demands long before they went to war. Either that or it would be the shortest civil war of all time.
80
posted on
08/13/2012 2:29:23 PM PDT
by
JediJones
(Too Hot for GOP TV: Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin, Allen West and Donald Trump)
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