My first week back to Cebu caused me to ponder that while America charts a path of lowered expectations and the suicidal divisiveness of self-righteous political correctness, the Philippines has challenged itself and it's people to embrace the opportunities of the global marketplace.
Given the events in Baltimore, we believe this is a timely reminder of the hypocrisy of Progressive-liberalism, and the blind allegiance of the black vote, paving the way for accomplishments even the Klan would be envious of.
Which is bad news for Democrats, as Hillary lost points against Bush, Walker, Rubio & Paul..and is LOSING in mythical head to head against Condoleezza Rice.
Agreed. Personally Cruz and Walker are also at the top of my list, but as you note, they too have “compromised” at certain times, for various reasons. Overall I like Rubio, but still has some things to prove, and that is what the primary season is all about. His age is somewhat of a concern, and I believe his mis-steps in immigration are in part because of this, and a young’s mans burden of allowing ambition to override clarity at some points, but can we deny that he is not a solid force for moving this country in a more conservative direction? I can blame he, or any Republican for wanting to move up their time table for 2016, the opportunity is just too ripe for Republicans (similar to he opening Obama saw in 2008), but I honestly believe Rubio would be better served to mature a bit in the Senate for a while. But if he is the nominee, you can sure as hell bet I will be doing what I can to make sure he destroys the wicked witch of Chappaqua.
The only thing I can really add is this, regardless who we each individually support, let us not destroy any valid options should our guy (or gal) not get the nomination. Ive got some issues with each of the candidates. Rubio is a good example. Certainly there is an issue with his immigration stance, but it pains me to see conservatives seek to destroy him when he has the 4th highest conservative voting record in this country (among candidates 2nd only to Ted Cruz, and higher conservative voting record than Scott Walker...Mike Lee is 1st overall for the record).
The LAST thing we want is a Hillary victory, and although I would add that Jeb Bush would be the second to last thing we want, I have a 9 year old daughter and it seems to me that I would be jeopardizing her future to take the stance that some take in saying Id rather see Hillary win than a RINO who doesnt live up to their principles, because then people will really see the damage of Progressive-liberalism. To me thats just idiotic. I will advocate for the strongest conservative direction possible, but should Rubio be the one to take on Hillary, I wont spend the months leading up to that convincing people he would be a disaster because there are a few things I disagree with him on. No, four to eight years of Hillary would be the catastrophic choice.