It's a sincere question, and I resent the implication that it isn't.
I told you I would like to see Keyes win this race. I am also hearing things about his finances I have never heard before, and I'm asking questions about that.
You're not going to tell me it's not all right for me to ask questions, are you?
Okay, double the coy quotient. That's the ticket.
You know as well as I do what's going on, and so does every FReeper who has been aware of the politics of FR for the last four years.
Now, I will admit that you have been civil in recent days. It's kind of nice, since I think you are a very bright, albeit misguided sometimes lady.
But forgive me for saying that it feels like a 'good cop' routine to several other Keyes-bashing 'bad cop' to me.
That feeling comes from experience...and the attacks have been uglier than ever in recent days.
But for the purposes of this conversation, I will play along.
I have explained to you repeatedly the facts in the cases you mention. All of them are overblown by a hostile press, and by Alan's enemies.
None of them come even close to having any significant effect on this race.
The times have changed here, forced by circumstances no one could have foreseen, and the shoe is now on the other foot.
Congratulations on your stated desire for Alan to win.
Kudoes.
But I will continue to refute those who carry Obama's water when I have the time.
I wanted to know if you were implying that there was some orchestrated "smear campaign" against Keyes by FReepers. If you are referring to FReepers (and not the media), then I would like to know who it is you are accusing of a coordinated effort to bring down Alan Keyes.
I know this is going to shock you, but he's really not that important to people.
There are a number of people here who don't like Keyes. They see an article. They comment on it. They get rebuttal, and they discuss the issues. That hardly qualifies as a "smear campaign".
Unbelievable.
I can't remember the website, but there is one that goes into the "skeletons" of different candidates. If I remember correctly, Keyes did nothing illegal. Whether or not it is prudent (or the amount is prudent) is a different question.
I'm not as troubled about the finances. I do have mixed feelings about him moving to Illinois to run. He long ago should have made residence in a conservative state and then later ran there. My concerns are that I don't want him to hurt his best chances for the future.
Frankly, I don't think he has much of a chance in Illinois. Still, I am excited about the race he would put on, and the message he would put out. Under the circumstances in Illinois I'm glad that the GOP chose him over that undercover democrat (Barthwell), and I totally support him.
Go, Keyes!
It's okay to ask quesitons. But never will you
find a perfect person to run in a major race.
Look at what Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton get
away with!!
The left uses our sense of right and justice
to defeat our candidates.
And then their evil wins the final battles.
Nice trick. I think it's time we turn the tables
on the little game.
Let the questions be asked, but NEVER FORGET
the EVIL that resides on the Left.
Let that TRUTH guide your vote and your support.