To my friends and fellow Republicans,Throughout our country’s long and remarkable journey, there have been “inflection points,” critical moments when political, economic, military and other forces converged to alter the course of our history.
We are at one of those inflection points today.
Forces of globalization, the rise of major new economic powerhouses such as China and India, and the emergence of radical Jihad have created a “perfect storm” that will change the course of our nation. We face unprecedented challenges in securing our borders, protecting the American family, and ending America’s dependence on foreign oil.
Our actions today will determine which course America will take. Will America remain the world’s economic and military superpower, able to preserve peace, progress, and prosperity? Will our children and grandchildren grow up with the same opportunities that have been our birthright for over two centuries? Will our uniquely America culture – a culture of family, patriotism, faith, and freedom – remain our foundation and lead a stronger America into the future?
I believe the American people can rise to these and every other challenge ahead of us. Yet, at this extraordinary moment in our nation’s history, our government is failing us. Washington is busy pointing fingers, assigning blame, and spending too much money. There is too much talk and too little action.
The blame, we must admit, does not belong to just one party. If we’re going to change Washington, Republicans have to put our own house in order.
We can’t be like Democrats – a party of big spending. We can’t pretend our borders are secure from illegal immigration. We can’t have ethical standards that are a punch-line for Jay Leno.
When Republicans act like Democrats, America loses.
It’s time for Republicans to start acting like Republicans. We have to remember who we are: We are not Big Government Republicans. We are not Washington Republicans. We are Change Washington Republicans. Democrats are not the change Washington needs. We are the change Washington needs and it’s time for Republicans like us to stand for that change again.
There is not a single challenge America faces that we can’t overcome with the innovation and passion that has always been at the heart of the American people. If we change Washington, I believe America can achieve anything.
It’s time for change in Washington and that change must begin with us.
Sincerely,
Mitt Romney
I agree with every word in that letter, but I still want someone else for President.
Too bad we’ll never really know if he means this since he has flipped-flop on so many issues central to the conservative movement.
I know it is possible, however, I for one have never seen any evidence of him admitting he was wrong for his earlier positions.
Can anyone help me with evidence of this?
The most liberal Governor in the nation’s history releasing a “conservative manifesto”?
That’s kinda like Bill Clinton issuing a “chastity and virtue manifesto.”
It’s nothing more than arm-waving. Deeds speak louder than words. Who needs another East Coast liberal?
That letter almost makes one want to vote for his speech writers.
vague fluff from Romney.
I still don’t think the man should be president. Duncan Hunter in 08.
“When Republicans act like Democrats, America loses.”
-Mitt Romney
The irony is palpable.
Republicans spent too much. But it’s not like Democrats were trying to hold them back. Republicans joined Democrats in spending too much. Romney is saying that’s not the Republican way.
President Bush sought comprehensive immigration reform, to include amnesty. That’s a fact that cannot be denied. But he received the bulk of his support from Democrats. Most of the resistance came from conservative Republicans. Romney is claiming a secure border as a Republican position. Good for him.
When it comes to ethical standards, I would like to see Republicans take the gloves off and go for the K.O. Democrats are the party of Congressman Studds (affairs with male pages), Bill Clinton (affair with female page, sexual harassment of female employees,) Congressman Barney Frank (a pain in the rear), Ted Kennedy, and others. Between Studds and Franks alone, they’ve earned the title of being the “pervert party.” Their acceptance of adultery and sexual harassment is (should be) shameful.
Democrats have a double standard on sexual misbehavior. It’s fine for Democrats but wrong for Republicans. That is hypocrisy.
Mitt can’t go into all that in a short add. But if he was saying that sexual misbehavior is “acting like Democrats,” I think he is very shrewd.
But that sure as hell doesn’t include you.
Why should any Republican pay any attention to you?
You, the governor who forces people to buy health insurance, yet can criticize HillaryCare with a straight face.
You, the guy who tried to out-gay Ted Kennedy.
You, the man who indignantly declared you were an independent during the Reagan years.
You, the politician who decries gay marriage yet you are the person who enforced it, when there was no such law on the books.
You, the clueless moron who compares your sons’ driving around Iowa in an air-conditioned RV, working for your campaign, as serving their country like our soldiers on the battlefield.
You, the liar who claims Ronald Reagan was adamantly pro-choice.
You, the Johnny-come-lately to all things conservative.
Thankfully most people aren’t stupid enough to buy anything you are selling.
“I believe the American people can rise to these and every other challenge ahead of us.”
Perhaps he has confused us with pasty dough filled with yeast.