Posted on 11/21/2007 6:06:37 AM PST by Reaganesque
Your assertion is unsupported by the evidence, FRiend. Please explain Romneycare, and the over-the-top methodology of his implementing the court-ordered gay marriage situation.
If that’s all you got, good luck...
BTW don’t cast too many stones on CFR, you may get wet in that particular glass house...
Then don’t offer any...
California has always been a trend setting state and the trends have definitely been more liberal. In recent years, the state has been liberal like Massachusetts. But California was no always so malignantly liberal. Massachusetts has always been so. It would be disingenuous to imply that Massachusetts has been anything else but far liberal. That being said, I also judge the man - and the results of his work. In Mitt, I see an obscure politician with questionable conservative credentials, who was elected governor of a very liberal state and projected on the national scene behind a big advertising campaign. His only appeal seems to be that he claims not to be a liberal and claims that he can beat hillary. Here we go again, right out of the chute with a dull candidate, with no broad base of support, depending upon the "hate hillary" strategy.
“and the over-the-top methodology of his implementing the court-ordered gay marriage situation.”
Wrong again. The SJC of MA implemented this. He fought it and the legislature tooth and nail. I was here and heard him rail against it. He has been an outspoken advocate for banning gay marriage and did everything he could as Governor.
Well, perhaps all that experience and education didn't factor into THIS:
‘Voters’ Who Broke Story on Romney Calls On Romney Payroll
SOMEONE on the Romney campaign goofed.
Mitt Romney is not a reliable conservative and you know it which is why you try to undercut the actual conservatives.
Romney may have fought it (I would have to read and see the evidence for myself on that regard), but the above statement is not true. Courts do not implement - and it took an act of the legislature and/or executive to implement the court's decision.
I definitely believe that is the RNC plan, but it won't happen. Rats may consume dried buffalo chips in preference to fresh dung, but Reps are far more likely to refuse any of the crap on the menu. By the time this election is over and enough hate advertising spent, Americans will elect the most hated candidate. It is no wonder that hillary is already taking the bows.
Again...
It also appears that you are unaware of the facts.
The Supreme Judicial Court only issued an opinion and advised the Legislature to act (which it never did). Even the Court acknowledged that it had no power to change the law.
The Legislature did nothing. It took no action. So after the 180 days Gov. Romney took action on his own!
Gov. Romney's Legal Counsel issued a directive to the Justices of the Peace that they must perform same-sex marriages when requested or "face personal liability" or be fired. (At least one Justice of the Peace, Linda Gray Kelley, was forced to resign for religious reasons.)
See Associated Press article, "Justices of the peace warned not to discriminate against same sex couples" April 25, 2004.
Romney's staff held training sessions for Town Clerks, warning them to "implement" the Court decision and "uphold the law" -- although the training document admits that the marriage statutes have not been changed.
Romney directed his Department of Public Health to change the state marriage license to read "Party A" and Party "B", replacing "Husband" and "Wife". None of this was required by any law passed by the legislature or even ordered by the court.
ping to #132
Won't be celebrating the holidays with their families this season because they were murdered as a direct result of Mitt Romney's judicial appointments.
Now don’t blame Mitt, he only appointed a Liberal Democrat to the bench.
I am sure he won’t do it again...
I hope...
“Romney may have fought it (I would have to read and see the evidence for myself on that regard), but the above statement is not true. Courts do not implement - and it took an act of the legislature and/or executive to implement the court’s decision.”
Wrong again. Check the record for yourself.
Sounds like boilerplate to me.
weak, try again with improved comprehension skills.
Balanced budget, cutting spending are some of his achievements as a Governor of a liberal state.
May I suggest a stint with Toast masters or some other group who can help with communication...
Until then no need to apologize about being misunderstood...
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