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8:49 AM, Feb. 2, 2008
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Yesterday I was at a gathering of women - it got interesting... Politics came up --There were a few among us that others view as the ones to 'listen to' - based on whatever factor, be it education, their past involvement with the electoral process, their position in leadership or their status in the community they reside. I was thankful they were in the room, as it gave way for an intellectual discussion and it gave me a chance for others to see that I am equally educated in the factors that make up this shattered election year. Thier message was clear. Winning is everything. Yes, I want to win, to keep Hilary or Obama out -- that is why we go to the polls. However, unlike one voice in the room, I am not willing to sell my conservative soul for the cause of keeping a republican party that is being revised to a bunch of modernized, green, world worshipping, bleeding heart, middle of the road wimps. I will stand on basic conservative principles. There is no one candidate that stands for everything with the absolute that Fred Thompson or Duncan Hunter did. That Ronald Reagan did. I will; not give in to popularity, I hated it in high school (although I was in the "A" group) I will not 'fall' for it now, especially with the media in control. I firmly believe the way the caucus procedure works, needs to be revised. We have been depending on the first four states ( Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida) to be the conservative compass no longer holds validity. Iowa has become the subsided farm state, they depend on big government to fund their bankrupt land. The other three have experience a migration of left winged Bostonians,Philidephians and many other NE moderates.. The voice of the conservative is gone from these places - as evident from the close marginal votes that have already been cast. The voice of the True Conservative. The American Patriot will be heard. Not defeated this year. After Fred dropped out, I went on a roller coaster ride -- my stomach felt like I had been punched. I thought about not voting (for a second) then had the thought (as do many) to let a lib win, as the saying went -- we needed a jimmy before we got a ronnie... Thankfully, I woke up and realized - we do have a voice still. It was in how we use it that matters most. Then trusting God with the results. Not backing down for the principles that matter to me, a red-white-blue conservative. If we back down and stay home, defeated, then Mccain Wins the primary, and a liberal will become commander in chief (shudder). Now mind you, we can go home knowing that we did not change with the wind because of popularity and a seething need for vengence. I have been looking at the candidates closer, who represents the best choice to bring our economy back - which in turn will allow for more money to strengthen the military, build the fence, get the criminals out, and defend our country. Who would be the best choice of those left, who would vote for conservative judges. Who has made honest changes, admitted he was wrong. Who is committed to the sanctity of marriage and proves it by begin married and raising a strong family. Of the four candidates left on the Republican side: McCain - By his own admission, Sen McCain is not strong on economic issues, something we must seriously take into consideration. the economy must be the number one concern, without a fiscally sound plan, the courageous fight to protect this country would be at risk. His stance on the environment has crossed beyond the midline view - he is embracing far too many liberal viewpoints that contradict my personal conservative values. Huckabee - Related, strong on faith issues, which is important to our family. His record on economic issues with regards to his time as Gov of Arkansas was not a record to stand and shout about. His stance on illegal immigration is soft at best. He seems to be talking more Reaganistic, not trusting it is sincere at this point in the race. Ron Paul - A candidate for a cause more than to be elected. Romney - At this point the closest of the four we have left to being a conservative. His economic plan is aggressive, something that could bring America back to being a strong force Globally. His experience running successful businesses and recouping the Olympics show he has a proven record economically. His stance on the other issues fall in line with what I would consider the farthest to the right . His religion played a factor int he beginning, that was unfair. *** Update*** Super Tuesday. What a turnout! Minnesotans have spoken. Mitt Romney won here, which is more a vote for a voice of change than anything else. The countrywide results put McCain in front and Romney/Huckabee battling it out next... Ron Paul a distant third. What happens now? If McCain becomes the nominee, I fear the conservatives will stay home, to make a point. I am not sure I agree with apathy. It will take a miracle for Huckabee or Romney to pass him... but I never doubt God! Now is the time to pray for that miracle or perhaps pray for a third party to rise up from the ranks - one that calls out the candidate that is waiting in the wings. The one who is calling for change, who served our country and made an impact. His name: Newt Gingrich. Leave a Comment { Last Page } { Page 10 of 139 } { Next Page } |
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