Even worse, Romney would tip the power balance of statist principled folks in Washington, R and D, to the critical left. Left Republicans and Democrats would outnumber Right Republicans (limited government Rs). In the Republican structure, they would become neutered.
The only way limited government Rs can become stronger is for statist left Rs to lose, every time. I know that shocks and angers a lot of folks, but ... it doesn't care; it happens anyway.
Windflier, I think you and I go back long enough -- there was a time when I didn't think this way, when I'd vote for the leftist R "lesser of evils." I voted for Arnold with enthusiasm and my eyes wide open. If I had it to do over again ...
Interesting times, my FRiend.
I'm right there with you. I voted for Arnold. I voted for McCain. And to my everlasting shame, I even voted for Mitt.
Every time I did so, it was because of the leering specter of an even worse radical leftist on the Dem side.
But what was the net result? By voting out of fear, I sent a message to the GOP-e that I can be manipulated into giving the treason regime my permission to do what they will with me.
It's why McCain became our nominee in 2008. It's why we wound up with a pathetic milquetoast pseudo Republican as our challenger to the Marxist Destroyer.
This is what happens when you vote against your principles time and time again.