I've done a great deal of research into Perry's background and am still digging reading speeches and decisions he's made over the years. Honest disagreement is one thing. Of course, the heartless remark was over the top. But I'm really confounded by all the hurt feelings shown by so many "so-called", hardcore rightwingers here on FR. I thought you folks had thicker skin.
I'm as staunch on the Feds securing the borders with a fence/wall, boots on the ground and high tech assets, as anyone. Perry opposes a 1200 mile fence, but does support strategic fencing, boots on the ground and high tech assets too. I don't agree with in-state tuition, but imo its a states rights issue and not a free ride. This past April the state legislature here in Colorado voted it down. For the time being anyway. What I find most troubling about Perry is his opposition to a full fence and the E-Verify system.
We do agree. Perry's debate skills suck. Hell, I've defended him better on this forum then Perry has himself in those debates. But face it. There are no ideal candidates. Perry has a strong conservative governing record and supports the conservative agenda. I won't vote for Romney. Herman Cain is a great guy, but I doubt he has the horsepower to get the nomination. Bachmann remains in meltdown. And I'm not waiting for Palin. Why? Never thought she would run.
A very good post. I agree with the states having the right to do with what they want. I am not mad about Perry doing anything he wants to in the state. However, once you are President you have a lot of influence to ensure something happens in the entire country. What he believes in Texas he will believe for the country. That is my only probably with him. You can absolutely tell that he is passionate about the illegal families that are in Texas because he notices how hard they work and he has a soft spot for them in his heart. We have them here they stand outside the local carpenter store and people use them all the time for various tasks on their house. You know it is very tempting to use them because they do a good job and they are cheap. For example, I got some work done on the house that cost me 4,000 dollars to get it done by a professional company but I could have gone to get a few guys standing by for work and got the job done for around 1200 (TOPS) but it just isn’t right. I believe that when Perry was working the fields and other jobs that he was doing when he was younger, he watched how hard the illegals worked and was impressed. Although he can feel that way and have this tug of the heart, but he cannot do that as President. It just would not be a good idea at all.
People with no heart don’t vote for Rick Perry. I am totally heartless.
It's not just hurt feelings. Aside from the immigration issue, one reason for my strong reaction against Perry is that his amazingly stupid "no heart" comment reminds me of too many cringe-worthy G.W. Bush comments over the years. Not a pleasant memory.
If Perry wins the primary, I will support him. Not before.