The InSantorum Illusion

Wordpress ^ | 09 Feb 2012 | WisdomDepot

[bksanders]

Apart from not having the first delegate commitment, exactly what have “victories” in Iowa, Missouri, Colorado and Minnesota acknowledged?

First, that participants in caucuses are underwhelmed to voice their solidarity with their higher ground constituents. This “group think” forum is void, by necessity, of critical thought. This is not to say that the caucus forum is the antithesis of the primary process. It is always much easier when espousing your “heartfelt commitment” to an issue to take the high road when exposed to the crowd in a non-binding farcical display. These same “voters” will doubtlessly “rethink” that stance when confronted with the isolation of a voting booth. It’s easy to sound righteous in a public forum. Even easier when that cry is meaningless. It’s an entirely different matter when the fate of one’s country hangs in the balance.

[GeronL]

At this point we aren’t sure if Texas will even have a primary!

[GeronL]

As mnehring pointed out on the local board:

One of the concerning issues is that Texas will send delegates to the convention, they will just be chosen by party heads in each precinct, not by the votes. Those electors will not be obligated to any candidate so it is open for manipulation. I am already seeing Paultards cheering this move and working to get their people seated as delegates throughout the state. The best thing we can do at this point is to get involved with your local precinct and become a delegate or make sure those who are delegates are chosen based on the values you want represented, not some ‘occupy’ types

[napscoordinator]

At this point we aren’t sure if Texas will even have a primary!

I know that is a shame. The thing is I am surprised that Paul wouldn't take Texas since he lives there and everyone else had to at least have their home state. I definitely think that Santorum will take Pennsylvania, Newt will take Georgia.

[alstewartfan]

Actually, Romney won those states, b/c he exceeded expectations. Experts thought that Romney’s fake smile would fade if he got smoked, but the plastic surgeons worked miracles and the sucker kept smiling. BIG Santorum loss!

[Dr. Sivana]

Actually, Romney won those states,
No. Santorum was only favored in Mo. Romney had 60% in CO in '08 and lost outright to Santorum.

[John Valentine]

I, for one, wish you no ill will for your choice of candidate, or disdain for another candidate.

Thanks for that. Actually, there is only one on the R side I actually have disdain for and I think we all know who that might be.

As for the other candidates, it's a matter of emphasis, and it's not all in one direction.

As for the name calling, I have to admit that there has been a good share of that, but it seems like the supporters of some candidates are more prone to it than others. Santorum seems now to have attracted the intolerant.

What set me off was that (on another thread) I bemoaned the range of choices if we were to be left with Romney, Santorum or Paul, and out came the knives.

The truth is that I was already concerned with the limited range of the remaining four.

[Dr. Sivana]

Actually, Romney won those states,
No. Santorum was only favored in Mo. Romney had 60% in CO in '08 and lost outright to Santorum. Santorum also broke 50% in MN. Has romney broken 50% ANYwhere?

[John Valentine]

They even had a slogan... Newt: Join or Die.

You know, I follow these threads pretty closely, and I have never seen these words before.

I wonder how many Santorum supporters were zotted?

Do you really think ANY were? Personally I doubt it, unless it was for an unrelated offense.

[writer33]

The last thing I heard on the Texas primary was maybe mid-April or first of May sometime.

[FresnoRobert]

Somebody got a thesaurus for Christmas.

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lol...that is axiomatic

Go Rick!

[alstewartfan]

I was playing a stooge spin doctor, too well I guess. So many are trying to portray Rick’s stunning victories as inconsequential, so I guess I got a little too snarky here. I think the wins may turn out to be monumental. I agree with YOU completely. Have you seen Rick’s crowds? Impressive, to say the least. Bob

[cripplecreek]

LOL I thought Jesse Jackson had joined FR.

[vpintheak]

Whatever. It was a complete Newt love-fest around here a couple weeks ago. Mere mention of another candidate brought condemnation and ire. Now that the newt isn’t looking too hot it’s become a little nicer around here again

[FresnoRobert]

You are right, reality is DELEGATES. Rick is in second. He leads Newt. PROOF HERE

[FresnoRobert]

pomposity Definition So true!!! Jesse Jackson suffers from this. Or I guess we suffer when we listen... pom·pos·i·ty[ pom póssətee ]pom·pos·i·ties Plural NOUN 1. self-importance: an excessive sense of self-importance, usually displayed through exaggerated seriousness or stateliness in speech and manner 2. pompous act: an act, remark, or gesture that is exaggerated in its seriousness or stateliness and conveys an excessive sense of self-importance lol...I recieved a letter from the Union representative after I wrote one of his guys up. He said; "It's axiomatic that this neophyte supervisor has an axe to grind..." I litterally laughed out loud when I read it!

[CharlesWayneCT]

It's the official Freepathon Slogan:

The Newtron Rebellion is ON!! As Ben Franklin says, "Join, or die!!" [FReepathon thread XVII]

[GeronL]

bump

[chrisnj]

Really, why does Santorum only win in caucuses or primary that does not award delegates?

If it is non-binding I will vote for whomever is closest to my belief/principles. But if it is do-or-die (like we must defeat obozo), I will vote for the one I think can pulverize obozo.

Example - if by the time I vote and the ‘nominee’ is all but certain, I will vote for my real choice - the one who challenges obozo’s eligibility even though he does not stand a chance. If it looks like my vote still counts, I will vote for the one I deem most likely to defeat obozo.

[bksanders]

I'm not shortsighted. In football parlance Rick has a few first downs.
The Mittiot has the Refs in his pocket.
Newt has the firepower to take the win.
Just my opinion.
I have read all of Santorum's stances / proclamations and find them wanting.
In the Hebrew, "mene mene tekel phares"; "weighed in the balance and found wanting…"
He is head and shoulders a better nominee than the Mittiot.
Newt just has the bull by the balls; he gets it and can bring it.
I fault you none for your position and encourage your support for your candidate.
Should America decide Rick should get the nod, I'll be in his camp 100%.
For the life of me I don't see that occuring.
I can not say the same thing for the Mittiot; the Sorosian machine will destroy him.
My position is based on years of research and a firm belief that Newt has precisely the "gifts" this country desperately needs "at this time".
After taking down the GOPe, he will then render the Soro's machine futile and the coup de grâce, reformation in the very way government works.
(Don't you just love it when we help squander a billionaires fortune?!)
I am passionate and persistent in this conviction.
Thx for your thoughts.

[bksanders]

Good one! That Botox® in a box is tuff stuff, huh?