The Thirty Best Quotes From the 2012 Republican Convention

Rightwindgnews ^ | 8-31-12 | John Hawkins

[Dysart]

30) “Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.” — Condi Rice

29) “(My father) stood behind a bar in the back of the room all those years, so one day I could stand behind a podium in the front of a room. That journey, from behind that bar to behind this podium, goes to the essence of the American miracle — that we’re exceptional not because we have more rich people here. We’re special because dreams that are impossible anywhere else, come true here.” — Marco Rubio

28) “Fifty-five years ago, when my dad was a penniless teenager, thank God some well-meaning bureaucrat didn’t put his arm around him and say ‘let me take care of you.’” –- Ted Cruz.

27) “None of us have to settle for the best this administration offers – a dull, adventureless journey from one entitlement to the next, a government-planned life, a country where everything is free but us.” — Paul Ryan

26) “And on a personal note – a little girl grows up in Jim Crow Birmingham – the most segregated big city in America – her parents can’t take her to a movie theater or a restaurant – but they make her believe that even though she can’t have a hamburger at the Woolworth’s lunch counter – she can be President of the United States and she becomes the Secretary of State. Yes, America has a way of making the impossible seem inevitable in retrospect. But of course it has never been inevitable – it has taken leadership, courage and an unwavering faith in our values.” — Condi Rice

25) “With all their attack ads, the President is just throwing away money…and he’s pretty experienced at that.” — Paul Ryan

[Dysart]

A collection of wisdom from the convention speakers. I like Ted Cruz's words as much as any of them...although Romney's dig at Obama on flexibility vs backbone was damn near perfect. Ouch.

[duckman]

I like Christie’s quote, not the most memorable; but applicable to strong women. “In the automobile of life, my father was the passenger”.

[RayChuang88]

College graduates should not have to live out their 20s in their childhood bedrooms staring up at fading Obama posters and wondering when they can move out and get going with life. -- Rep. Paul Ryan, Gov. Mitt Romney's running mate

That is THE most memorable quote I heard all convention. And it so clearly sums up everything wrong with the Obama Administration perfectly, too.

[Qwackertoo]

I watched almost all the coverage all this week. Nice collection of quotes.

[TurboZamboni]

BTTT

[tsowellfan]

4) “The EPA is now the ‘Employment Prevention Agency.’” — Bob McDonnell

[redangus]

My favorite, “2008-2011 lesson earned. 2012 mistake corrected.”

Artur Davis

[Dysart]

I need to watch Davis’ speech on youtube. And Mia Love for that matter.

[Dysart]

Yes, “fading Obama posters” is delicious imagery.

[Fresh Wind]

“President Obama is the kind of politician who puts promises on the record, and then calls that the record.” Paul Ryan

[TexasTransplant]

***** “4) “The EPA is now the ‘Employment Prevention Agency.’” — Bob McDonnell” *****

Thanks Bob

[j_guru]

You see, Mr. President – real leaders don’t follow polls.
Real leaders change polls.
~Chris Christie

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

Clint Eastwood missed a great opportunity to use one of his movie quotes. While he did the “Make my day” quote, he didn’t say to Obama/chair, “A man’s got to know his limitations!” (From:”Magnum Force”)

[Darth Dan]

One Of my favorites was “ When the world Needs someone to do the really
Big stuff, you need an American”.

[Dysart]

I heard today that the ministry of propaganda has determined that phrase to be...that’s right...racist.