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“Why would I do that? Yes, I am well aware that Romney is a RINO, but I would rather have a RINO that can be controlled by the GOP (even if we only keep the House), than have a full-blown, unapologetic 100% Marxist remain in office so that he can finish what he started.”

My point exactly.

But so many are blinded by their rage, and hate for Romney, that they can’t see the long view.

"But so many are blinded by their rage, and hate for Romney, that they can’t see the long view."

And the long view is important because if BHO succeeds in getting a second term, this country is toast, because if he is openly defying the will of the American people now, you can imagine how he will be if he wins a second term. Everything that occurs in the second term will be implemented be at flank speed and nothing short of armed rebellion will stop it.

If we manage to get a conservative in the office, we are fine. However, if we do not have a viable candidate and have no choice but Romney, I'd would rather have him in the office instead of BHO. The lesser of two evils principle truly applies in this situation.

Many FReepers will stand resolutely with their fist clenched in the air and boldly proclaim, "I shall never betray my principles and vote for a RINO!" while imagining themselves as some present day Patrick Henry. Well, good on you but not voting AGAINST BHO is by default voting FOR him. I'd rather betray my principles than betray my country any day.

If it means that we have to put up with Romney for four years just to prevent BHO from further destroying this republic, then so be it. Those four years will give us a breather while we (a) maintain damage control and (b) search for a conservative candidate for 2016. Romney would just be keeping the chair warm during that time in my opinion.

You have to pick the battles you fight if you want to win the war. Remember that in their writings our Founding Fathers abhored slavery but they allowed it to exist in the newly formed country. In other words, they betrayed their principles on the issue of slavery.

They didn't want to deal with the issue of slavery at that point, so they pretty much kicked the can down the road for a future generation to deal with. If left only with Romney as a candidate this time around, he is our can to kick.

The problem we have to face and address right now is that if BHO gets a second term there will be no can to kick down the road because future generations will be living under the boot of socialism.