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Give Me Cowboy Values Over Washington Values Any Day
Fox News ^ | August 19, 2011 | Patrick Dorinson

Posted on 08/19/2011 1:42:43 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

Unlike politicians, a cowboy still makes a deal with a handshake and his word is his bond.

.....A cowboy lives by a set of unwritten principles hard wired into his DNA. It is instinctive because it is the example set by those that surround him.

Cowboys don't whine and stomp their feet like spoiled children and politicians often do when things don't go their way. They know that whining and wringing your hands don't get the job done.

In my interaction with cowboy and ranching community up in Idaho, I have learned it is very close knit and neighbors and families work together. If a neighbor gets hurt and can’t work, everyone pitches in to help.

.....They lend a hand when needed, mind each other’s kids as if they were their own, and share hardships and special occasions equally.

Those values still exist in thousands of communities all across this country.

I don’t know much about Rick Perry, but from what I have learned so far that sounds a lot like his early life in Paint Creek, Texas. He comes from the same background and has the same values as....friends up in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Like most voters I want to learn more about him before I decide if he is the right man for the job.

But from George Bush the Elder to Bill Clinton to George Bush the Younger to Barack Obama, the last four presidents were all Ivy League educated and certified members of the establishment that has gotten America into the bipartisan mess we find ourselves.

Maybe it’s time for a graduate of a land grant university like Texas A&M and a real son of the soil to get us out of this mess.

And someone who knows what it means to be a real cowboy.

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Family photo of Rick Perry as a child with his pony in Paint Creek, Texas.


Rick Perry served in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Texas A&M


Elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1984, Rick Perry was known as one of the "Pit Bulls,"
members who sat in the lower pit of the House Appropriations Committee and bitterly fought spending increases.


Governor of Texas (re-elected twice -- serving 3rd term)


Perry Awarding Iraqi Service Medals


Running for U.S. President.

1 posted on 08/19/2011 1:42:52 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
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2 posted on 08/19/2011 1:47:53 PM PDT by mware (By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you stand, Men of the Wes)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Cross a cowboy - he shoots you. Works for me. LOL


3 posted on 08/19/2011 1:48:06 PM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I like Perry’s cowboy values. It is his hob-nobbing with Muslims and Gore which is a concern.


4 posted on 08/19/2011 1:48:45 PM PDT by Monterrosa-24 (...even more American that a French bikini and a Russian AK-47.)
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5 posted on 08/19/2011 1:49:48 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

But has he done a reality show?


6 posted on 08/19/2011 1:50:01 PM PDT by humblegunner (The kinder, gentler version...)
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To: mware
August 13, 2011 Rick Perry's Announcement Speech at Red State Gathering [YouTube]
7 posted on 08/19/2011 1:52:23 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: ilovesarah2012; Monterrosa-24
Governor Almost Wasn't--After years on ranch, Perry saw climate was right for politics
8 posted on 08/19/2011 1:54:14 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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…….”She tries to help the governor not get too carried away with his own role. "I try to keep him grounded. Sometimes I wonder," she said. When he gets a little too puffed up, "I'm always saying: 'Who told you that you were cute today?' "

Still, she intends to get out on the campaign trail and play a more visible part.

"Not that I'm a vote-changer or a vote-getter or anything like that," she said. "But I'll do whatever I need to do because I think it's important that he get re-elected." You have to grow thick skin, enjoy people, tackle big projects and, in all of it, keep family as a priority, she said.

The governor has also set his priorities. The staff knows to keep his schedule clear every Sept. 9. That's not his wedding day or an important birthday.

It's the anniversary of their first date.”………Anita Perry, a no-nonsense nurse, overcomes shyness in signing on to win votes for her husband

9 posted on 08/19/2011 1:56:15 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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Instead of 30, 40, 50 year old pictures, here are a few with Perry's RECENT Friends -- Been signing a LOT of "agreements" with Muslims. How can you criticize Obama for Muslim ties, when Rick's got him beat?
10 posted on 08/19/2011 1:56:29 PM PDT by BereanBrain
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11 posted on 08/19/2011 1:57:49 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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Thanks for posting this article. One of the things that I think draws me to Perry is that “cowboy attitude”. I remember when the media would use that on Reagan and Bush too, and it confused me on why they would consider it an insult because to me it's a compliment. Cowboys are independent and strong. Both those traits to me are positive. I'll take a cowboy any day who tells it like it is vs. the PC correct, squishy and soft politicians out there now and I'm a yankee from Massachusetts so that's saying something. ;-)

LOVED the picture of Gov Perry when he was a child. Thanks for posting it.

12 posted on 08/19/2011 1:58:13 PM PDT by MissyMa
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That’s a big problem for me.


13 posted on 08/19/2011 1:59:16 PM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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Don’t even me started on selling out the land of Texas to a Spanish company, who would charge Texans for the right to drive on their own roads.

For those of you who don’t know, Perry has been the big push behind the resurrected (renamed) NAFTA SUPERHIGHWAY, called the Trans-Texas Corridor.

Biggest legalized theft, ever.


14 posted on 08/19/2011 2:00:46 PM PDT by BereanBrain
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Gov. Perry Received Defender of Jerusalem Award Thursday, August 13, 2009

****** June 29, 2011: ...."Perry wrote in a letter dated Wednesday, “According to numerous recent media reports, American citizens and organizations, together with a coalition of violent anti-Israeli organizations from other countries, have organized efforts to breach Israel’s Maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip as early as this week.”

He continued, “The act of funding, supporting, organizing and engaging in these efforts appears to constitute participation in a naval expedition against a people with whom the United States is at peace,” as well as material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization and other violations.

Perry said at least two of the ships are registered in Delaware, including one named “The Audacity of Hope,” which was the title of President Barack Obama’s second book.

The letter concludes, “I respectfully request that the U.S. Department of Justice take immediate steps to investigate, enjoin and bring to justice all parties found to be in violation of U.S. law by their participation in these efforts.” Source

Seventeen (17) things that critics are saying about Rick Perry (and a bonus #18 -- Rick Perry is way too chummy with Muslims -- Really?)

15 posted on 08/19/2011 2:00:46 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: MissyMa

When I worked overseas, I had a Brit who kept trying to critizes us by calling the Houston team a bunch of cowboys.

We would grin and say “damned straight”. He just got confused and would repeat it.

He thought he was insulting us. We wore the badge with pride.


16 posted on 08/19/2011 2:02:50 PM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: BereanBrain
Don’t even me started on selling out the land of Texas to a Spanish company, who would charge Texans for the right to drive on their own roads.

YOU don't have to start:

It's #2 for all to read: Seventeen (17) things that critics are saying about Rick Perry

17 posted on 08/19/2011 2:03:01 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: MissyMa

I like someone who knows themselves and is comfortable in their own skin.


18 posted on 08/19/2011 2:04:21 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Background:

Perry's story as told by him to the Texas Monthly

The son of tenant farmers from Paint Creek…

…who became an Airforce officer, married his high school sweetheart and went on to become the longest serving governor in Texas history

On the Fed:

Perry would consider Bernanke printing more money "almost treachorous, or treasonous."

Perry refuses to apologize for remarks on Bernanke.

Perry advocates audit of the Federal Reserve.

Global warming:

Perry rejects global warming - science skewed by financial interests.

Economy:

Over the past 5 years, Texas has created more jobs than all other states combined.

Perry against raising debt ceiling.

Perry calls for 6 month moratorium on government regulations.

Supports balanced budget amendment.

Since June 2009, 37% of all jobs created in the entire U.S. were created in Texas.

Guns:

”Perry’s pro-gun resume reads like something the late Charlton Heston would have been proud of… strongly supports the individual right to gun ownership and the subsequent right to use guns in self-defense.”

"Card carrying" member of the NRA

Perry has a permit to carry a concealed firearm

Perry Signs Legislation Protecting Texas Workers’ Right to Self-Defense

NRA Endorses Perry in Governor's Race.

Rick Perry's speech at the NRA convention

Perry carries a laser sighted .380 loaded with hollow points.

While jogging, Perry shoots and kills threatening coyote with one shot

Press: Are you packing heat? Perry: No comment, "that's why it's called 'concealed.'"

Supports campus concealed carry.

Military:

Perry spent 4 years active duty (not Reserve or Nat'l Guard) as an Airforce pilot.

Left Airforce with the rank of Captain

Was in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M

Opposes the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell."

Lifetime member of the American Legion.

Social Issues:

Supports constitutional amendments against abortion and for one-man, one-woman marriage amendments.

Opposes gay marriage, opposes special protection for homosexuals in workplace and housing, opposes the repeal of DADT

Pushed bill for ultrasounds before abortions and pro-life license plates

Education:

Perry behind removal of left-wing textbooks from Texas schools.

Texas homeschoolers endorse Rick Perry

Perry speaks at home school rally

Perry refuses millions in Obama education funds because of federal mandates

Perry seeks major reform of higher education

Fought for school vouchers.

19 posted on 08/19/2011 2:04:47 PM PDT by AAABEST (Et lux in tenebris lucet: et tenebrae eam non comprehenderunt)
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To: smoothsailing

NICE!


20 posted on 08/19/2011 2:05:13 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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