[Carl from Marietta]

It’s not that I subscribe to the MSM, I’m merely a realist. Do you not know how a marginalized political personality can be a detriment to any cause? For better or worse she’s been marginalized for a number of specific reasons, most not of her own doing. This is serious business, I’m not sure of Ben Carson’s stances on a variety of issues, I was merely using him as an example of the type of definite and forceful language needed to be used in attacking this administration.

I’m afraid for this country, I’ve never felt this way before now, and I’m becoming an old man, I am merely pointing out the reality that we’re way too far gone for sideshows, we’re in a situation that requires drastic and definite seriousness, and sad to say, Mrs. Palin doesn’t provide it.

[SoConPubbie]

It’s not that I subscribe to the MSM, I’m merely a realist. Do you not know how a marginalized political personality can be a detriment to any cause? For better or worse she’s been marginalized for a number of specific reasons, most not of her own doing. This is serious business, I’m not sure of Ben Carson’s stances on a variety of issues, I was merely using him as an example of the type of definite and forceful language needed to be used in attacking this administration.

You do realize that using your view, that no real conservative has a chance because the media, as they have always done since I became an adult, do their best to destroy anyone who effectively communicates conservatism.

One problem with your theory is the example of Ronald Reagan, who constantly, effectively communicated conservatism and won landslide victories even with the same vehemence, distortion and character assassination provided by the media of his time.

I don't know if you know it or not, but you are providing support for the Karl Roves of this world who would like nothing better than move the GOP further to the left.

[The Cajun]

we’re in a situation that requires drastic and definite seriousness, and sad to say, Mrs. Palin doesn’t provide it.

I think she is the breath of fresh air that does provide it, along with Cruz, Trey Gowdy, Allen West, Cain and Carson (in some ways).
We conservatives don't have many to hang our hats on and each of them will be bashed by the powers that be, count on it.
Bending time is over with.

[Kolath]

everyone is “marginalized” because people either

1. give up
2. eat the spin up
3. have to spine
4. sit back and let it happen because it wasn’t their candidate (which only emboldens the punks)

I remember when people told me that Romney was the “only person who can win” blah, blah, blah and when the heat got turned up (and got a taste of the Palin treatment) they didn’t look so smart didn’t they? Matter of fact, they freaked.

If this is the mentality of the rank-and-file you’re not gonna have anyone left to help you.