Posted on 09/02/2004 1:57:29 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
That said, I don't like him, trust him, or think he is all he claims to be. Talk is cheap.
Well, two things are true:
1) I am a Keyster going all the way back to 1996.(Having said that, I did vote for "W" and I thank God everyday that He and not Gore is in the Oval Office.
2)For the life of me I cannot understand why the republican party does not get this man into a position that would shine the msm spotlight on him.
During the 2000 primaries I taped some of his appearances and showed them to some folks in small town Texas. The response was overwhelmingly positive. (Except that no one had heard of him till that point).
One last thing. Regarding reparations, I keep hearing about 40 acres and a mule. Can anyone educate me about this. Was there ever any actual legislation regarding this or was this something akin to a campaign promise.
Greg
*LOL*!!!
Go, Keyes, go!!!
Well said!!
In complete agreement!
I don't see Keyes as an "extreme" conservative at all...He's just conservative...A Republican is either conservative, or less than conservative...
Isn't it funny how people invent phrases to made the "normal" look extreme to justify themselves???
GO, KEYES, GO...
1. Since Alan seems to be able to choose what state to represent in the Senate, wouldn't it be wiser to pick one where his odds are better?
2. Has experience not shown Keyes that politics is a game of give and take and if one SINCERELY wants to be elected, he has to get along with others? (And I do not mean compromising principles)
3. Has anyone on FR suggested that Obama would be the better pick?
4. Is there an expectation here to accept everything Alan Keyes says and does because he is Alan Keyes?
Bump.
As did I...
Yep.
I would rather have Keyes now.
Here's my shot at it:
1. Keyes didn't "pick" a state to represent. He was invited by the IL GOP.
2. When you say "And I do not mean compromising principles", what does that mean exactly? Maybe if an example were attached to it...
3. I've seen at least a few people on FR say they'd vote for Obama. I remember at least a few people saying they'd vote third party.
4. No, why would there be? But I think his critics' reasons for opposing him are focused far too much on disliking his personality rather than anything really substantial (issues-oriented).
I couldn't agree more and think it would be a good lesson for Alan Keyes to learn also.
Yes, we each have our own opinion and I guess Keyes continues to be a polarizing person. Unless opinions are to be stifled, I am afraid he will always stir emotions, both pro and con.
However, no matter what I think of him, I would like to see him defeat Obama.
Alan Keyes supports the president and the war effort. I heard him on FOX News stating that our very survival as a nation and a free people is at stake and that he supports president Bush.
i don't know much about alan keyes but i was a little wowed when i learned he wanted to eliminate the dept. of agriculture. I think that department is pretty important!
wow. i am sure there are other depts out there that ought to be cut first.
I did.
If Keyes were simply a pundit or private person, his words would not be so critical.
He could avoid ceding a single element of his beliefs and still remain more likeable.
I believe he prides himself in his belittling and condescension. Consequently, he will never be elected, IMO.
Because of what I see as flaws that could be overcome with reasonable effort, I question whether or not Keyes wants the victory or just the benefits of the chase.
Ask the person who said it. I was responding to it.
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