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To: reasonisfaith
Where in Perry’s record does it show he passes the true test—that he will do what’s right when nobody’s looking?

I've seen your posts, asking that question.

Everyone is always looking at someone in office.

How can one answer a question formulated like that?

If you don't mind, who is your candidate?

21 posted on 08/27/2011 8:24:07 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

That’s a good point, it’s not so simple to answer the question. But really, it’s the most important question of all.

RINOs, who were at first thought to be conservative, are everywhere.

This tells us how widespread the problem is. And the problem, simply put, is corruption. Corruption of principle.

The antidote to corruption in a politician is a very rare quality. Meaning that the vast majority of politicians who sound conservative during a campaign are in fact, to varying degrees, untrustworthy. We know this from common sense, but so often we forget it. Me included. But objective, historical evidence can shake this problem.

I’m a Palin guy, because I’ve seen what she did, at great personal risk and when it seemed politically nonviable, to fight against crony capitalism and corruption in general. I’ve seen that she keeps her word. If Perry has this quality and it is in his record, I will be very pleased.

Keep in mind, words from the mouth of a politician during a campaign are highly unreliable in the absense of a record—a high score on the most important test.


40 posted on 08/27/2011 9:16:45 AM PDT by reasonisfaith (Or, more accurately--reason serves faith.)
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