Posted on 03/09/2007 6:44:43 PM PST by LdSentinal
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No candidate is perfect - politicians spend money (gasp!). I would like to see spending curtailed, definitely, but I happen to agree with Hunter's stance on China. When I compare my value system to Hunter and to the other candidates running - Duncan Hunter still comes out on top.
GO DUNCAN HUNTER!!!
How's his vote on the second amendment issues?
so,so true.
NO on NAFTA
NO on CAFTA
= 2 GRAND SLAMS.
He also is a Ranger.
Outstanding.
A Prolife anti-foolstrade Vet. He has my vote.
..he talks about a lot of stuff including 2nd Amendment...
:)
LBT
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Since you support Ron Paul and do not support the war you have just given the best support to Duncan Hunter.
You and the other traitors to America who support Paul should start your own site.
Today I see supporters of Gingrich screaming it's only about sex.
Apparently the negatives only matter when they don't apply to your own candidate.
Conservatism can't be redefined to mean social issues only. Otherwise, it becomes a sectarian movement largely comprised of very religious folks that cannot get to 51% in any election.
I think there are some Freepers who would prefer conservatism to equal religious issues plus national security. That totally misunderstands the rich intellectual history of conservatism, both the Tory strain in the UK and the modern movement here started by, quite frankly, a bunch of New Yorkers! Buckley, the Kristols, Will, etc.
Political conservatism is a movement open to both religious and irreligious and is based on how one views the role of government more than anything. Economic freedom is one of its central tenets, as is taming the federal leviathan, and Duncan Hunter misses the mark on both counts.
"Never had the privilege of listening to Reagan speak, as I was born in 88', sadly. So I can't compare."
You should hunt down the audio of some of Reagan's speeches, they still are very inspirational. I don't think Reagan was more conservative than Hunter, but he had a way of explaining things that everyone could understand. That was a tremendous asset!
Like your post! Tend to agree with you!
I could call you a traitor to America for supporting a war/occupation that is not in the best interests of the United States. But I have enough dignity and common sense to avoid accusing of treason anyone who disagrees with me.
Thank you. Good data points.
LBT
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I don't understand the hype about this guy Hunter here on FR. Granted, I'm a Rudy guy myself BUT (unlike some on the fringe right here who won't vote for Rudy if he wins) I will vote for Hunter in the general election if he wins the primaries. I am petrified of the Hildebeast.
However, Hunter just doesn't seem too presidential. He's kind of sloppy, a tad overweight, hair's always messy- anything but presidential, IMHO. Personally, I could care less about these cosmetic faults, but the Oprah age is now upon us...
You just described Denny Hastert...also.
You use the term occupation just like the far left.
We are arming and training the people of Iraq, and they have had elections. Yeah, that sounds like occupation.
But the point is that the Club for Growth represents the Open Borders, Free Trade Uber-Alles style of Republicanism. It is possible to get a 100% rating from them while supporting gun bans, abortion on demnad, and gay marraige. It's possible to be pro-terrorist and get a 100% rating from them.
The conservative party is having some internal squabbles, and they are definately party to them.
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