[PoliticalArsonist]

Thank you for your comments though I do think them a bit out of context. But perhaps I should have been clearer.

For the past 2 years, I argued tooth and nail with the ABOs. I didn’t want Romney to be the nominee. I supported the most conservative but now we are fresh out of them and (in all likelihood) are stuck with him. So, as a practical, but thoroughly distasteful, matter, my position is to vote for him to oust Obama. You probably agree that that is a desirable goal, right?

As for those choosing to go third party, I almost did in 2008. I strongly considered this year but decided (for now) that any vote not cast for Romney makes it mathematically easier for Obama to remain in office. I haven’t said that those who choose that route are wrong. I just disagree that their path is the best one (again, for now). That could change.)

I try to make my case without getting rude because, Lord knows, we are not faced with an easy decision. Many people won’t make their final decision until they walk into the voting booth. I hope that makes my position clearer.

[Colonel_Flagg]

I try to make my case without getting rude because, Lord knows, we are not faced with an easy decision. Many people won’t make their final decision until they walk into the voting booth. I hope that makes my position clearer.

Thank you much for a very classy reply. After some of the names I've been called on this site for sticking to my guns, I truly do appreciate it.

I absolutely agree with you that Obama must go. However, as a social conservative I can't and won't support Romney because he's an abortionist and a gun-grabbing, big government liberal. End of story. So, my question becomes, what do I do? Not voting is not an option. I'll vote for conservatives, and conservatives ONLY, up and down my ballot.

I reject out of hand the notion that I'm voting for Obama because I won't surrender to the Romney wing. I'm voting for a conservative because conservatism matters more to me than an "R" by the candidate's name. I also reject the idea that ABOs can try to define my vote but refuse to define theirs.

I call them "NBRs" -- for Nobody But Romney. If they were truly "ABOs", they'd use their conservative creds to get behind a conservative candidate and urge others to do the same. The Republicans deserve to be the third party for giving us Romney at such a crucial time in our history.

Have a great day.