[bigbob]

There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate, and ideological purity is impossible, but on the core principles of Conservatism - limited and Constitutional government, strong national defense, reduced government spending, and sensible tax policy - there can be no question that both men are Conservatives.

So, I understand the point of your comparison on the issues you selected, but I feel your subject line just creates unnecessary contention. We need to make Obama a One Term President, first and foremost.

[ThermoNuclearWarrior]

Rick Perry's stance on issues regarding illegal immigration are horrible and directly related to national defense which means he's weak on that issue. The country will collapse because of inaction and disregard for illegal immigration before it will from a terrorist group or foreign military. Iran and al-qaeda don't have the power to destroy our nation and haven't even done a fraction of the damage that illegal immigration has done, including the murder of American citizens, yet our leaders pander and seem to have capitulated to the Mexican government.

NO ONE WHO DOESN'T SEE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AS A HUGE DANGER TO OUR COUNTRY THAT MUST BE STOPPED IS NOT STRONG ON NATIONAL DEFENSE NO MATTER WHO THEY ARE OR WHAT ELSE THEY HAVE DONE.