Posted on 10/05/2010 3:08:36 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
No Christie is not a onservative, but it’s still refreshing to see a Republican with some guts (I started to say testicles but that would exclude Jan Brewer who is also refreshing).
When will the rest of them learn that truth trumps lies and spin every time?
Bingo !! Very astute observation.....because that is my premise exactly. Our present welfare state is out of money and will collapse. And the failed attempts to save it are what is driving the coming revolution.
Great historical events just don't happen because people see a better way or make some intellectual determination. They happen because the existing paradigm changes. And people demand a massive shift in the way society is structured.
The mass of people in 1760 America were quite happy being British subjects. But in 15 yrs the equilibrium was changed as the British went broke from it's wars and tried to raise revenue in the colonies. And the colonists said no.
In 1850 nobody wanted Civil War but in 10 yrs the equilibrium changed when the slave states wanted to expand slavery in the new states. And the North said no.
Most Americans 5 yrs ago never questioned the existence of the safety net welfare state put into place by FDR and subsequent presidents. But in order to try to save it the equilibrium as been changed with huge spending and take overs of private businesses. And more and more Americans are saying no. The sides are being drawn up as pro and anti doing business as usual or refusing to save a dying system.
My father is a retired school teacher in New Jersey ...and he thinks Christie is plenty conservative Republican....and he isn’t happy......
I’m not sure the people calling others RINO have much sense......
I love the fact that we got someone like that as governor of a dark blue Northeastern state. It’s as good as it’s gonna get. But president? Nope!
Well, if the system is collapsing as you suggest, then you will certainly be right - and those who recognized it first will have the advantage. I just have my doubts we are really at that point yet.
And more and more Americans are saying no.
See, this is where I disagree. I do not see any fundamental shift yet in American's attitudes towards the social welfare state. I think we can look at places like CA, IL, NY and see that people are actually ferociously trying to hold on to it. I think you may fail to take into account the demographic shifts and just how powerful the Latino block is for the left. I agree white voters will increasingly shift towards the right, but quite frankly, there just aren't enough of them to overcome the minority and victim groups.
Still, you make very good points. You could be right too.
Cheers!
His lawyer is a close family friend....
Anyway, we will know soon enough !!
I've seen enough of him, especially his courageous stand on unions and pensions in a state like NJ, to conclude that anybody that claim's he's no conservative has a few screws loose; to put it mildly.
The defense of fundamental constitutional principles is not a
“side issue.”
I had a feeling this guy was going to be a disappointment.
I’m with you.
But to certain deranged candidates (Lonegan in NJ, Oberweis in IL) and the cult of personality they try to build up around themselves, facts do not matter.
Like we like to say in jersey...don't bull sh*t a bull sh*tter......lol !!
This guy is doing what he is doing BECAUSE he HAS to....
Oh, he'll make it sound like a tough talking CONSERVATIVE, but aside from his grumbling on tape WHAT HAS HE DONE?
Answer.....NOT AN F'IN THING (except support fellow RINOS that is).....
so they're not perfect candidates?....no one is...no one will ever be..not Mother Theresa and not the great Ronald Reagan...
I appreciate strong candidates and I'll accept their differences and cheer the ones I support....
live together or die alone....
I'll tell you one thing....this all perfect candidate that some of you want...one who agrees with everything you believe in....
that candidate is a MYTH!
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