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A Time For Choosing: Rick Perry for President
Big Government ^ | 12-19-2011 | Mike Flynn - OP/ED

Posted on 12/19/2011 11:23:46 AM PST by smoothsailing

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To: Kenny

Yes. If you make a list that does not include “currently doing well in the polls”, Newt is NOT going to be in the top 3.

It’s time to stop letting polls pick our nominee. We need to step back, get off the merry-go-round, and make a serious evaluation of ALL the candidates again, with the same standard.

Right now, we’ve rejected Bachmann with a standard of July, when we had all the time in the world and Sarah Palin was going to save us. We rejected Perry based on his early bad debate performances driven by his recent back surgery, and again knowing we had plenty of time and Sarah Palin was going to save us.

We didn’t so much reject Cain as he folded up his tent and went home, because of unfair attacks, and his response to them, and maybe because his wife wasn’t as excited about him being President as he seemed to be.

And now we are supposed to accept Gingrich, who isn’t on the conservative radar in the past decade, over three solid conservatives, simply because for a brief moment the Cain supporters got so used to blindly attacking everybody who was a threat momentarily lost their minds and all decided Gingrich was the one they would support?


41 posted on 12/19/2011 3:17:33 PM PST by CharlesWayneCT
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...

Thanks shield.


42 posted on 12/19/2011 3:18:23 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! May 2013 be even Happier!)
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To: CharlesWayneCT
We rejected Perry based on his early bad debate performances driven by his recent back surgery,

Most rejected Perry because he called them heartless and then offered up a piss-poor apology and defense of his views on in-state tuition. His biggest debate gaffe was well after the "don't have a heart" comment.
43 posted on 12/19/2011 3:28:15 PM PST by af_vet_rr
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP
Name a state Newt would win that Perry wont.

Perry will win Iowa and South Carolina.

You will still be welcome on his bandwagon.

Show me a national poll from 1 month ago. 2 months ago? Exactly. They mean nothing.

Don't burn your bridges.

44 posted on 12/19/2011 4:24:54 PM PST by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: af_vet_rr
Rest assured when everyone has dropped out, Perry will still be there as the only real pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment, ex military candidate to choose from.
45 posted on 12/19/2011 4:28:41 PM PST by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: Chasaway

Another great endorsement from Ace of Spades HQ!

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46 posted on 12/19/2011 6:13:22 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

I agree.. Rick Perry 2012!


47 posted on 12/19/2011 7:42:49 PM PST by lahargis (Rick Perry is our jobs and energy candidate! Perry 2012!)
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To: smoothsailing
"Rick Perry is the only candidate with a successful record of governing. That and, more importantly, what he has accomplished in governing make him the clear choice for President."

Agreed!
48 posted on 12/19/2011 7:55:52 PM PST by lahargis (Rick Perry is our jobs and energy candidate! Perry 2012!)
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To: smoothsailing; All

I think Rick and Rick would make a great combination - they are both Christians, they’re both pro life. Perry has governing experience, and Santorum has foreign policy experience.

Two young, handsome guys - smart; doers, etc. I think it would be great!!


49 posted on 12/19/2011 9:58:50 PM PST by CyberAnt ("America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth".)
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To: smoothsailing; All

If Newt falters, Santorum is my guy. Look for Rick Santorum to be the “surprise” coming out of Iowa this year.


50 posted on 12/19/2011 11:17:32 PM PST by no dems (Why do you never see "Obama" bumper stickers on cars going to work in the morning?)
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To: CyberAnt

Two young, handsome guys
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Whoa!!! Rick Santorum....right on both counts. But, Rick Perry is no “young” guy. Dude is in his 60’s. But, he is handsome.


51 posted on 12/19/2011 11:26:36 PM PST by no dems (Why do you never see "Obama" bumper stickers on cars going to work in the morning?)
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To: Lazlo in PA; SuzyQue; Kenny

Would you consider Rick Santorum? He is an intelligent, decent guy with Foreign Policy and Domestic (Economic) experience. And, he has no baggage and has made no gaffes>

I think Rick Santorum will be this year’s “surprise” coming out of Iowa.


52 posted on 12/19/2011 11:29:19 PM PST by no dems (Why do you never see "Obama" bumper stickers on cars going to work in the morning?)
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To: smoothsailing

Choosing what? Illegal Aliens over Americans? Undoing 1821-1830?


53 posted on 12/19/2011 11:51:07 PM PST by rmlew ("Mosques are our barracks, minarets our bayonets, domes our helmets, the believers our soldiers.")
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To: no dems
I think Rick Santorum will be this year’s “surprise” coming out of Iowa.

I think you may be right. He is my number one choice in this election for all the reasons you cite. I like Rick a lot.

54 posted on 12/19/2011 11:55:11 PM PST by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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To: no dems; Lazlo in PA; Kenny

I like Santorum, but talk about no traction! He just doesn’t ever seem to get enough support to even consider. But, at this point, he may be the best of what’s left.


55 posted on 12/20/2011 4:57:37 AM PST by SuzyQue (Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.)
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To: no dems

He needs to seriously lose the gray/blue shirts. His gloomy wardrobe is so awful it’s distracting. I know that shouldn’t be an issue but his image is important, especially since he’s perceived as boring. Kick it up a notch, Rick!


56 posted on 12/20/2011 8:05:09 AM PST by Kenny
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To: no dems
If Newt falters, Santorum is my guy. Look for Rick Santorum to be the “surprise” coming out of Iowa this year.

Santorum has always been my "guy," but he is not winning Iowa. No sirree Bob. Supposing he does well there. What does that get him? A Howard Dean moment?

57 posted on 12/20/2011 6:51:04 PM PST by presidio9 (Islam is as Islam does.)
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To: smoothsailing

No.


58 posted on 12/20/2011 6:54:50 PM PST by TheZMan (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2794639/posts)
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To: smoothsailing
Gotta go with the bigger graphic for this awesome thread!


59 posted on 12/20/2011 7:46:22 PM PST by Oceander (TINSTAAFL - Mother Nature Abhors a Free Lunch almost as much as She Abhors a Vacuum)
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