[See reply 13. In terms of comparison, Merck’s contributions are a pittance.]
It isn’t that one deal, it is the pattern. I just spent a good chunk of my life exposing how Harry Reid runs the scam.
No more politics as usual. We are bankrupt, kaput, and you want more of the same?
I absolutely want nothing of the status quo. I have surveyed the current field and there is not what I would consider a "pure" Conservative amongst them. Disappointing? Yes, but we must use what tools we have to generate a change.
Perry has demonstrated a willingness to listen to his constituency and has a lot to offer in terms of necessary changes. Perfect? No. But a start. We cannot afford to have substantial infighting which could give us Romney (MCCain II), and we sure as heck cannot afford 4 additional years of Obama.