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Why I'm reversing course on John McCain
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| Sept 9, 2008
| Jim Robinson
Posted on 09/08/2008 12:55:29 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
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To: Jim Robinson
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:05:45 PM PDT
by
varon
(Allegiance to the constitution, always. Allegiance to a political party, never.)
To: cripplecreek
You should remember that you only got Palin because we held John McCains feet to the fire and we can do even more. Ridiculous. Please tell me how conservatives held McCain's feet to the fire. I think you used a phrase to make yourself sound important, but you didn't really think about what the words mean.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:08:24 PM PDT
by
Once-Ler
(If 99% of elected officials fall into your definition of socialism, then give up. You lost already.)
To: Jim Robinson
And I'll do all I possibly can to keep the America-hating Marxist Barack Hussein Obama out of the White House.
I was originally going to hold my nose and vote for McCain for that very reason. Now with Palin I can breath in fresh air and pull the lever without regret.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:09:35 PM PDT
by
PA Engineer
(Liberate America from the occupation media. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity and Free Laz.)
To: MosesKnows
Actually, there was no course. Along with millions of like-minded conservatives, we were doomed to wander in the wilderness. Now at least there’s a prayer of a chance. And Sarah is an answer to that prayer.
To: Jim Robinson
The math eventually made it clear to me. I’ll take a ticket that I can agree with a majority of the time over one that gives zero support for the causes that I deem most important. I am supporting McCain/Palin.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:14:48 PM PDT
by
PerConPat
(A politician is an animal which can sit on a fence and yet keep both ears to the ground.-- Mencken)
To: dead; Disco Dave
Medicine is suppose to be good for ya. Couldn't Palin be the heart to McCain's appendix? Afterall, he's sure to burst (politically speaking) (again) some time in the next few years.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:14:55 PM PDT
by
BufordP
(Had Mexicans flown planes into the World Trade Center, Jorge Bush would have surrendered.)
To: Once-Ler
Ridiculous. Please tell me how conservatives held McCain's feet to the fire. I think you used a phrase to make yourself sound important, but you didn't really think about what the words mean.
OK maybe you can wrap your tiny little peabrain around this. We did far more than you cowards who simply followed like stupid cattle and were always willing to do what the party told you to do. Now back down on your knees boy, the party demands it.
Sheesh. Try to make amends and there's always some idiot wanting to fight.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:18:55 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Voting Conservative isn't for the faint of heart.)
To: Jim Robinson
I'd like to see McCain/Palin do something outrageous to help the House and Senate races
It could just be one issue:
1) Drill, Drill, Drill. or
2) Some Reform theme that would resonate with the voters, like a pledge to eliminate ear-marks from their office. The senator would reach out to allies on both sides of the aisles, host an open discussion before the election, and challenge those running in the fall elections to make commitments.
It might be an early look at what they might be able to do later. If they do it right, nervous candidates will jump on Sarah's coattails to be dragged to victory. After the election, POTUS 44 will have some allies in both houses that saw the train coming down the track and got on before they got ran over.
But they need to get started. They need to be showing something new, something to reflect what will happen in their administration and they need to do it now.
Maintain the momentum, Stay on top of the wave.
228
posted on
09/08/2008 3:27:04 PM PDT
by
Dustoff45
(A non-posting Freeper produces far fewer spelling errors)
To: Jim Robinson
Hooah!!
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:31:19 PM PDT
by
Colonial Warrior
(Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.)
To: Jim Robinson
Hooah!!
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:31:28 PM PDT
by
Colonial Warrior
(Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.)
To: Dustoff45
"1) Drill, Drill, Drill. or""2) Some Reform theme that would resonate with the voters, like a pledge to eliminate ear-marks from their office."
I saw a televised McCain-Palin campaign rally yesterday where they were hammering away on both of those items. Even sounded believable.
To: Jim Robinson
When I vote I won’t be voting for McCain but for Palin in hopes that she is the future of the party and nation. So if you are still in anti McCain camp proudly vote for Sarah.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:35:52 PM PDT
by
engrpat
To: AuntB
I missed that, it’s surprising because I’ve never known Steele to make race an issue.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:39:21 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: JimRed
PALIN / STEELE 2012Lt. Gov Steele needs to have a prominent place in the McCain administration. Coming from Maryland, he can hit the ground running.
I suggest Sen. McCain get some of the potential cabinet picks engaged in the process now. Don't what until after the election. Let people see a picture of what the Reform will look like.
I know his advisors will counsel to hold back, that the only pick he had to make at this point was his VP. But there are other great individuals who can put a face to his plan, like our Sarahcuda.
The Sen needs to turn some of those states around to his side, not just for electoral college votes, but to sweep conservatives into office.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:42:12 PM PDT
by
Dustoff45
(A non-posting Freeper produces far fewer spelling errors)
To: cripplecreek
That was a stupid non response. Try reading the post again, cripple. I asked “how conservatives held McCain’s feet to the fire.” If you haven’t got a clue, just say so.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:43:16 PM PDT
by
Once-Ler
(If 99% of elected officials fall into your definition of socialism, then give up. You lost already.)
To: Jim Robinson
After Palin was announced, it took me about one millisecond to make up my mind.
Has to be the most adroit political move in American history.
236
posted on
09/08/2008 3:44:20 PM PDT
by
don-o
(Avoid the rush. Donate to FR today. Do the RIGHT thing.)
To: Norman Bates
Norman,
I and many gave you a LOT of grief when you and 4 or five others were McCain’s only vocal supporters.
While I do not trust McCain as far as conservativism goes, I can cut him big slack for his VP selection.
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:46:53 PM PDT
by
don-o
(Avoid the rush. Donate to FR today. Do the RIGHT thing.)
To: Jim Robinson
Hooah.
Hope you’re feeling better Jim.
To: big'ol_freeper
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posted on
09/08/2008 3:49:56 PM PDT
by
ConservativeMan55
(Obama is the Democrats guy. They bought the ticket, now they must take the ride.)
To: Jim Robinson
Young and dynamic three legged conservative Jim, just what us old three legged conservatives needed. :-}
Hope you're feeling better Jim.
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