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Why I'm reversing course on John McCain
Vanity | Sept 9, 2008 | Jim Robinson

Posted on 09/08/2008 12:55:29 PM PDT by Jim Robinson

Governor Sarah Palin! Or, actually, what she signifies.

We've often stated on FR that if the Republicans would only run true conservatives then we'd win more elections. We'd keep the White House, build conservative majorities in congress, replace liberal activist judges with original intent constitutionalists, and eventually overturn Roe v Wade and begin rolling back some of the damage inflicted upon our beloved republic by the socialists and liberals.

John McCain's bold choice of the unabashed pro-God, pro-life, pro-family, pro-gun, pro-liberty, small government, strong defense, fiscal conservative, Sarah Palin, signifies a return to conservatism within the Republican Party.

And the fact that Republicans and conservatives of every stripe, including the Christian right are flocking to her side and that the conservative grassroots has been re-energized literally overnight is proof that when offered the choice of truly conservative candidates, conservatives and Republicans will react accordingly.

Even though I've stated in the past that I would not vote for McCain, I will be supporting this ticket. Governor Palin is a God-fearing, kick butt conservative and I'd much rather have her advising and standing in the wings for the presidency than Joe Biden. I'll definitely pull the lever for her. And I'll do all I possibly can to keep the America-hating Marxist Barack Hussein Obama out of the White House.

Do it for Life. Do it for Liberty. Do it for our troops. Do it for America!


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To: Jim Robinson

I knew you were going to post this a few months before you did.


321 posted on 09/11/2008 12:53:59 PM PDT by Glenn (Free Venezuela!)
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To: dead

Jim said it perfectly, this is coming from a former suicide voter who has now donated more to McPal than any previous candidate.


322 posted on 09/11/2008 12:55:30 PM PDT by omega4179 ("John McCain has not... talked about... My muslim faith")
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To: Jim Robinson

Amen!


323 posted on 09/11/2008 12:55:33 PM PDT by 1035rep (McCain/Palin 08)
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To: dead

Jim said it perfectly, this is coming from me, a former suicide voter who has now donated more to McPal than any previous candidate. We must NOT let B.Hussein lead the free world!


324 posted on 09/11/2008 12:56:15 PM PDT by omega4179 ("John McCain has not... talked about... My muslim faith")
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To: dead
Palin is the spoonful of sugar that makes the McCain medicine go down.

I like that! :-)

I would not put a McCain sticker on my vehicle. But yesterday, as soon as they became available, a McCain/PALIN sticker went on my vehicle.

325 posted on 09/11/2008 12:58:15 PM PDT by impeachedrapist (On Free Republic PBD [political bipolar disorder] rules!)
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To: Glenn

I’m frustrated in finding the time ABC will be showing the interview with Gov Palin tonight. I’ve been told three different times and even the ABC website doesn’t list the time. Help.


326 posted on 09/11/2008 12:59:35 PM PDT by Conservababe
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To: Jim Robinson

Wonderful to see this endorsement. I was supporting McCain since he won the nomination for one overriding reason (see tagline) but now my support is very enthusiastic because Palin appears to represent a resurgence of Reaganism in our party.


327 posted on 09/11/2008 1:00:11 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (*******It's not conservative to accept an inept Commander-in-Chief in a time of war. Bac Mac.******)
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To: kjenerette

May you someday be criticized in this way by your enemies:

“Congresswoman Jenerette? Bah! She’s just President Palin without the glasses.”

:-)


328 posted on 09/11/2008 1:02:50 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (*******It's not conservative to accept an inept Commander-in-Chief in a time of war. Bac Mac.******)
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To: Jim Robinson
Do it for Life. Do it for Liberty. Do it for our troops. Do it for America!

Yes Jim. :-) We cannot afford to give the Dems this election.

329 posted on 09/11/2008 1:02:50 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: Jim Robinson

Jim I understand exactly. I’ve done the same thing. I’ve had to eat a lot of words because of the anger I had toward McCain, but like you, I have switched over because of Sarah Palin. She is exactly what the Republican Party has been needing. She is an answer to prayer.


330 posted on 09/11/2008 1:03:04 PM PDT by NRA2BFree (DEMOCRATS ARE PREDACIOUS BLOODSUCKERS AND THAT'S BECAUSE MOST OF THEM ARE LAWYERS!)
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To: Jim Robinson

I thought Conservatives were supposed to be racist, sexist pigs who would never allow blacks, hispanics or women to rise to such heights.

Colin Powell
Condeleeza Rice
Sarah Palin

All have given lie to the liberal cries. For us, it’s about content of character. For them, it’s about color of skin (or in this case, presence of estrogen).

Welcome aboard big guy!


331 posted on 09/11/2008 1:03:28 PM PDT by Personal Responsibility (Liberals: Lipstick without the pitbull)
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To: TrueKnightGalahad; Grampa Dave; Dog Gone; calcowgirl; BOBTHENAILER
"Fight with me. Fight with me."

The very next morning after these words were spoken by J.M. one of the networks (I think it was CBS) showed him saying this and then implied that he was trying to agitate his supporters to fight with him... instead of the enemies of freedom such as the America hating "Community Organizers", agitators and lipstick liars!!!

I still pray that she'll be more influential than lap-dog Senator Lindsey Gramnasty on scoff-law immigration and Gore's Global Warming Hoax. It still keeps me from trusting him!!!

332 posted on 09/11/2008 1:03:34 PM PDT by SierraWasp (I'm not against the environment, just GovernMental EnvironMentalism!!! (our new state religion))
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To: Jim Robinson

I’M with you! Great choice on Sarah Palin!


333 posted on 09/11/2008 1:03:51 PM PDT by tallyhoe
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To: Jim Robinson
Jim, I'm not voting for the McCain half of the ticket, but the Palin half. She's the Conservative candidate we've all been clamoring for and is the future of the GOP, and thankfully McCain realized it. I can certainly withstand either four or eight years of a McCain presidency if it will position her to run and win in 2012 or 2016.

Go Sarah Barracuda!

334 posted on 09/11/2008 1:04:14 PM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin is a smart missile aimed at the heart of the left!)
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To: Jim Robinson

I hope the Republican Party is listening...


335 posted on 09/11/2008 1:05:12 PM PDT by rockthecasbah (He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat.)
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To: donnab
But I have watched his campaign, the way he has conducted himself, and see that there is character there regardless of the fact I may disagree with him on some points.

I wish more of he Freepers who hate him would get a grip on this. I've come to a respect for him that I didn't have before, simply because of the presidential way he's conducted himself in the last 6 months. There is a strong core there.

336 posted on 09/11/2008 1:05:20 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (*******It's not conservative to accept an inept Commander-in-Chief in a time of war. Bac Mac.******)
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To: stockpirate

What I don’t understand is with Palin now on the ticket the republican party is now energized. This tells me that the republican voters are more right wing then moderates. Why can’t we get rid of the moderate part of our party and replace them with true conservatives.


337 posted on 09/11/2008 1:06:59 PM PDT by Right of Right Wing
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To: Edit35
But I am perplexed as to why my excellent Senator Rick Santorum, a conservative among conservatives by all measures, LOST so badly in 2006.

It's very simple, Pennsylvania is a Democrat state first and conservative only in small pockets in the south central part of the state. Casey Jr. made the voters think of his dad and vote with their memories of him instead of with their brains. Casey Jr. is not a senator, he is a yes-man for the Democrats. He has no mind of his own, but he does have the name of a much respected governor of this state.

If I were Rick, I'd run against him again and use his "yes-man" status against him. I'm sure that the same revolution that has swung this state toward McCain can be fueled to oust a do-nothing senator and replace him with one that was third in line in the leadership of the Senate.

While we're at it, Arlen can support Toomey as his hand-picked replacement.

338 posted on 09/11/2008 1:11:30 PM PDT by Conservative_Rob
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To: Jim Robinson
When Palin's name is on the top of the ticket at John McCain's insistence I'll change my mind about him and say true reform has come to the GOP. Truth is with the current numbers in both houses she'll never likely be a tie breaking vote. For the good of the party and the nation McCain should switch places with her. But like everything else with him this race is about McCain's ego and the wishes of his globalist backers. No matter how this election goes thanks to the powers that be in the Republican Party the party will in fact be leaning a few more degrees left.

I doubt McCain cares that much respect for Palin or her beliefs. It was simply a matter of had he picked anyone else like Ridge etc he had a sure loss coming his way. I'll likely go with Baldwin or possibly Barr. Barr worked his tail off trying to remove Clinton likely harder than any other House Manager the GOP in turn treated him and the others like crap. The GOP has not had such a pathetic choice for POTUS even since Gerald Ford and that says a lot about the health of the party. Like Bush before him POTUS McCain will do the DEM's work for them. Look for a Chris Dodd/McCain photo opp and a pledge to work together the day McCain is sworn in if he wins.

339 posted on 09/11/2008 1:12:40 PM PDT by cva66snipe ($.01 The current difference between the DEM's and GOP as well as their combined worth to this nation)
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To: Jim Robinson

I knew you would come around Jim. I told someone after Sarah was picked that you would for sure. I just knew it !

God Bless America


340 posted on 09/11/2008 1:16:05 PM PDT by se_ohio_young_conservative (Reagan conservatism is back ! .. Thank God for Sarah.)
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