Posted on 12/02/2007 9:28:01 AM PST by Graybeard58
ideological purity? from who? rudy? romney?
With Hunter and Thompson we have solid real conservatives. No need to settle with less... in other words RINOs.
What will the 100%’ers say about this piece
I would vote for Thompson in the general election but only if Hunter is on the ticket.
I'd be happy at 80%. Mitt/Rudy do not come close.
This guy has zero for understanding of Reagan’s record or his history. Who the hell is this idiot?
This guy’s leaving out some big parts of the compromises Reagan had to make to get some legislation passed. For example, the Reagan tax increases were part of agreements with a democRAT congress to lower spending, which the rats never did. The immigration amnesty was part of an agreement to add enforcement to the borders, which the rats never did, etc.
> “A successful political movement accepts converts. “ - Grover Norquist
Yeah, Grover, but the key thing is: is the conversion real or has it been trotted out recently to win a primary?
As an example, Reagan’s journey to pro-life was in no way like Mitt’s all too slick “conversion”. Read this:
http://www.redstatenetwork.com/blogs/mark_kilmer/2007/aug/12/the_awful_thing_romney_said_today_about_ronald_reagan
What moron wrote this piece of crap?
Thats right. President Reagan isnt running for President again in 08. He was a great President and he urged us to move forward with conservative ideals that make America great. Im not going to get drawn into an argument about "would Reagn be elected today". He isnt running today, just like you said... Im voting for Thompson or Hunter in the Primaries.
I say today’s repubbies are more to the center as time goes by. Us conservatives are a dying breed.
I also say today’s dims are so far off the left, that the dem’s of the 60’s look more like repubbies today.
Sad.
“What moron wrote this piece of crap?”
Another RINO desperately trying to get real conservatives to hold their nose, set aside their standards, and vote for whoever is put in front of them.
and it may very well cost them the general election.
Had he not appealed to Democrats, (Reagan Democrats), he would not have been elected. It was crossover voting that elected Reagan, and also helped propel him to two terms.
Rhetoric aside, Reagan had a lot of moderate support as he was a moderate. He was closer to Rudy then he was Fred.
Today's Conservatives use old Reagan quotes to create a personality that never really existed. It's unfortunate for the truth, that each and every time we try to point this fact out we get blasted by people who have created a false perception and now believe it.
Reagan's popularity should be a clue as to his politics, but this is ignored by those who are hurting the party, leading the right wing off a cliff and guaranteeing the Democrat party a win by our default and not true democrat support.
ping
Bingo. Two tough Conservatives that believe in national security and gutting the government.
1980 and 1984 is not 2008. The conservatives want a pro-life candidate. We will not settle for less. Duncan Hunter all the way!!!! Rudy will definitely NOT get my vote and I will NOT feel guilty for it.
GOOOOO RUDY!!!!!!!!!
(sarcasm)
Since our talents only extend to self-flagellation at this point in our political history.
Down the road a bit, we will learn how to defeat the UnAmerican Democrat Party and their media, for the WH and Congress, but for now, destroying "traitors" in the Republican coalition is our political porn, its addicting.
“What will the 100%’ers say about this piece”
How about “No Rudy, No Problem?”
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.