Did your very wise father give you any insight as to why none of the Romney family has ever served in the military?
Like your dad, I totally understand that we're voting for politicians, not ministers.
What I don't understand is why anyone would consider voting for someone who is part of generation after generation who think themselves too good to fight, but have the moral superiority to send other mother's sons to war.
If he did, would you mind sharing?
See, "stepping up to the plate" as you term it, is more than having more money than other candidates, or it being your "turn" to run. "Stepping up to the plate" means being willing to sacrifice for your country in the way you are willing make others to sacrifice.
Mitt Romney once told a soldier's sister that his sons were serving the country by riding around in a luxury RV, campaigning, staying in hotels every night, just as her brother was serving in a war zone. Tells me all I need to know.
The Romney family is too rarefied and fragile to defend our nation. That anyone would consider voting for any of them is sad and sort of sickening. Mitt Romney isn't qualified for the job.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/romney-sons-serve-country-by-campaigning/
As others have discovered at FR, I will not argue. You are entitled to your opinion as I am. However, you are on VERY dangerous ground if you intended to direct sarcasm against my father.
A third party candidate would probably evolve because of the short-sightedness of a few wanna-be self-important individuals. Such a “revolt” would be political suicide because then neither Republican or Tea Party will win. Hillary will be Queen and more completely destroy our nation. Only the Republican Party that cannibalizes its own!
WHY DO I SUPPORT HIM?
In brief, Romney has PROVEN wisdom to lead. He already has accomplished much in business. These other candidates are positive and I appreciate many of them. However, are mere politicians that will need to have their “hand held” to make ANY decision... did I mention ‘self-important’ ADVISORS (?)
Or, worse... indiscriminately ACT jumping in any direction to appear to act ‘presidential!’
I am NOT a one issue voter. However, I am TOTALLY pro-life. I was a staff nurse in the NICU and took a public position against ANY infants right to life.
I believe Romney served in a difficult position as governor of a democrat state. The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the Susan B. Anthony List, pro-life and pro-family organizations and individuals, including a leading pro-life organization in Romney’s own state supported him.
No, I vote for a total package: wisdom to lead, i.e. Ronald Reagan
It’s fine if you do or don’t agree everyone is ultimately responsible for their own decision. This simply is mine.