Posted on 01/10/2010 4:04:58 PM PST by Steelfish
There is one towering person- physically, intellectually, and militarily who would make the ideal and unbeatable Republican candidate for US President in 2012. His name David Petraeus. Now of course, he's said that he has ruled out such a role for him in politics. But given the mess and morass in which this nation finds itself, one man can unify the country along the simple themes of being militarily strong, winning the war on terror, putting the mullahs in their place, adherence to Judeo-Christian principles, low taxes, American exceptionalism, fighting for the right to life, conservative judges, and above all capable of rallying the nation to his cause and kick-assing the likes of Barney Frank; Barbara Boxer; Chuck Schumer; Dick Durbin; and John Kerry.
The $64k question is, what does it take to convince him to lead the nation. Any thoughts?
Where does he stand on abortion? Immigration? Taxes?
Don’t think he’d even consider it.
I would give him strong consideration.
And idea of his political leanings would be nice.
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Powell/ Rice 2012 !!!! LOL
I always though a Petraeus/Palin ticket has a nice ring to it.
His military record makes me hopeful; a liberal would not have lasted this long in the military.
However, that he is currently and willingly serving an illegal commander in chief makes me a little uncomfortable. I would be happier if he were to address the issue in the way that Major Stefan Cook and Captain Connie Rhodes have; for now, these are the only two officers in our military that have my full respect for standing up to the Kenyan in Chief.
Why? What are Petraeus's positions on taxes, size of government, abortion, the judiciary, health care, foreign policy, and the economy?
He’d be nuts to do it.
No.
Of course if Petraeus is a Rhino the ring is hollow.
Generals have made great Presidents (Washington), mediocre Presidents (Eisenhower) and God-awful Presidents (Grant).
Promoting someone just because he has been a successful general is IMHO the height of folly.
Why not look into it a little bit yourself before you post a vanity with zero information or explanation.
Tell that to Wesley Clark.
However, that he is currently and willingly serving an illegal commander in chief makes me a little uncomfortable.
Oh, so now it's maybe Gen. David Petraeus Republican Nominee for US President 2012? So much for standing behind your choice.
I would be happier if he were to address the issue in the way that Major Stefan Cook and Captain Connie Rhodes have; for now, these are the only two officers in our military that have my full respect for standing up to the Kenyan in Chief.
Yeah. Here's a transcript of the hearing last September. It's hard to tell who comes across looking like the bigger idiot - the plaintiff or her attorney.
Well, shouldn't we find that out before you anoint a ticket for 2012?
I’d be firmly behind a “Draft David” effort, regardless of his political party affiliation.
Wouldn't it though? And, might we all be totally surprised?
Ever hear of Colin Powell, Wesley Clark, Joe Sestek or the current Army Chief of Staff George Casey, Jr. (diversity is our most important asset).
Have you ever been in the military? I have and a number of career officers are big-time liberals.
“Don’t think he’d even consider it.”
He’s already said he wants nothing to do with running for President.
Yes, I did. If you have a little over an hour to spare try this.
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/771133
Why not? Let him put his issues out there for all of us to see. Lord knows we don’t have anyone else.
Rice/Patraeus
No thanks. He calls himself a Rockefeller Republican and that’s all I need to know about his leanings.
From the article linked below:
“Petraeus is registered to vote as a Republican in New Hampshire—he once described himself to a friend as a northeastern Republican, in the tradition of Nelson Rockefeller—but he said that around 2002, after he became a two-star general, he stopped voting.”
Read more: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/09/08/080908fa_fact_coll#ixzz0cG9wwtbj
Former military leaders rarely have strong, well-considered views on domestic issues, except for a tendency to favor federal authority. As a result, like Eisenhower, they usually end up being strong on national security but moderate on domestic issues.
Both Spain under Francisco Franco and France under Gen. De Gaulle kept the leftists in their place!
The United States, should not aspire to be a dictatorship.
The fact he dont want to job tells me he is smarter than most running.
He would have to answer questions about basic conservative issues before he get my vote.
That is an incorrect assertion and please don't fall into the trap of thinking that the military is no place for liberals. Some liberal shitbirds can fly really high at the Pentagon.
As for Petraeus, I have no clue as to his philosophy... and that is completely proper. And I assume that he has little use or respect for idiots like PIAPS and Obama, who called him a liar during the Democratic Senate's "surge" show trial. I can respect a real leader. And a real man would be a vast improvement over the femme drug addict currently in the White House.
How about Petraeus/Honore heading up the "Stop Yer Bitching, America" party ticket? Two honorable and decent leaders that can tell this country's whiners to just STFU. Might be the only cure for this sick nation's malaise.
Bottom-line--nonstarter.
This one is even sillier than the speculation about McCain/Lieberman.
He who has reportedly described himself as a “Rockefeller Republican?” No thanks, we already dodged a bullet with Colin Powell.
Then you should have posted something about the General’s politics, just posting a name of a guy that no one knows anything about and asking if we should make this guy president, seems like an especially senseless vanity.
I would give it a thought or two but I would like to know more about his views on the important issues of the day. A general can be a great president—we have had some good ones in the past.
In the US, candidates running as war heroes tend to lose (Dole, Kerry , McCain)
I like Ike!
The general has a number of published works, unlike other potential candidates coming from outside the normal political channels. I don’t know if his expressed views will conflict with the average American’s views on the issues of the day, however he has had to stand for and defend, his works a number of times. Unlike the academic record of our current president, his academic and professional work can be examined and judged on its own merit. I’m sure he hasn’t taken public positions on some social issues of importance of conservatives, but he does have a long and strong public background.
“just posting a name of a guy that no one knows anything about “
You can’t be serious.
I am serious, we know who he is of course as far as him being an army general, but we don’t know anything related to making him president.
Read my post again, “Then you should have posted something about the General’s politics, just posting a name of a guy that no one knows anything about and asking if we should make this guy president, seems like an especially senseless vanity.”
Who is the guy as far as politics goes, what are you going to answer with, his army record?
You might know his name was floated as a possible VP for McCain who insisted that his VP not be a supporter of abortion rights. Besides, his name has been among favorites of key conservative organizations like the Heritage Organization and NRO. The full range of the political stances of military leaders are telegraphed only as time goes by and incrementally at this as was the case with Colin Powell. The post was made to provoke a discussion.
As you can see the thread didn’t generate anything useful, just posting a name, with no information or explanation wasn’t enough.
“His military record makes me hopeful; a liberal would not have lasted this long in the military.”
Your statement is generally true, but there have been some notable exceptions. Admiral William Crowe was a big Clinton supporter; General Wesley Clark is a flaming liberal; even John Glenn was a Democrat. Probably a few more who’s names escape me at the moment.
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You are being sarcastic, aren't you?
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