Posted on 01/31/2008 10:37:41 AM PST by Delacon
History does not have to repeat itself, and people change. You would throw away a gamble in exchange for a sure loss?
It’s like people are being handed a 50-dollar casino coin, and told they can put it in the slot machine if they want. And some people are saying, “Well, there’s a good chance I’ll lose if I put it in the machine, so here, have it back”.
You met them. Oh okay, that erases everything he’s done over the last five years. Whew... I can vote for him now. /s
You don’t need a theory, Mark listed his objections in the article. If you have an argument against it, why not post it, instead of changing the subject?
Charles, I’m not voting for a RINO. Period! That should make it clear what my thoughts are on each of the current candidates.
Sorry Mark,
You list plenty of reasons to not vote for McCrazy, but NO reason to vote for Mutt Romney!
Huckabilly is a poor candidate that would likely lose but even He is better than Romney!
“The problem with this article—and I have great respect for the author—is that a similar litany of awfulness could easily be assembled to describe Slick Willard.”
Here are a few that were posted this AM at MSDNC. Romney is extremely smart, but I have little faith that he is anything more than a fair-weather conservative. And I don’t like the feeling that gives me.
No matter how much he spends Mitt can’t fun from his record. He is not honest and he is a conservative only in presidenbtial elections.
Abortion rights
“I will preserve and protect a woman’s right to choose and am devoted and dedicated to honoring my word in that regard.”
Boston Herald Debate, 10/29/02
“Roe v. Wade continues to work its destructive logic throughout our society This can’t continue.”
Speech to the Massachusetts Citizens For Life Mother’s Day Pioneer Valley Dinner, 5/10/07
Immigration reform
“With these 11 million people [here illegally], let’s have them registered, know who they are....those that are here paying taxes and not taking government benefits should begin a process towards application for citizenship.”
Lowell Sun, 3/30/06
“One simple rule: no amnesty.If that [Kennedy-McCain bill] is not a form of amnesty, I don’t know what is.”
New York Times, 6/4/07
Gun laws
“We do have tough gun laws in Massachusetts; I support them. I won’t chip away at them; I believe they protect us and provide for our safety.”
Romney in 2002 gov. debate, Boston Globe, 1/14/07
“I have a gun of my own. I go hunting myself. I’m a member of the NRA and believe firmly in the right to bear arms.”
Boston Globe, 1/14/07
Amendment to ban gay marriage
“Mitt does not support it...As far as Mitt is concerned, it goes farther than current law, and therefore it’s unnecessary.”
Romney spokesman, Boston Globe, 3/22/02
“When I was Governor, we took every conceivable step within the law to stop, block or slow down this unprecedented court decision.”
Speech to National Right to Life Convention, 6/15/07
“No new taxes” pledge
“I’m not intending to, at this stage, sign a document which would prevent me from being able to look specifically at the revenue needs of the commonwealth”
Associated Press, 3/27/02
“Signing the pledge now sends a very clear message to those in Washington who have voted against tax relief and for tax hikes that such actions will never grow our regional and national economies.”
Romney spokesman, Boston Globe, 1/5/07
Minimum wage
“I think the minimum wage ought to keep pace with inflation. I think the minimum wage is a good thing to have in our economy and I think it ought to be updated.”
Boston Globe, 10/17/94
“[T]he challenge with raising the minimum wage excessively is it is a hurt to those that are entering the work force, the very poor, those that are trying to get early jobs, get those first jobs.”
Associated Press, 7/25/06
Cutting Social Security
“I don’t think you go back and rewrite the contract the government has with people who’ve retired.”
Boston Globe, 10/17/94
“Personal accounts would be a big plus.”... [Romney]also said changing the retirement age could be considered, as well as basing the Social Security cost of living adjustment on a different inflation gauge.
Union Leader, 6/7/07
Adoption non-discrimination
Governor Mitt Romney and a legislative leader yesterday delivered unwelcome news to the Catholic bishops of Massachusetts, who plan to seek permission from the state to exclude gay and lesbian parents from adopting children through its social service agencies. The governor said he was not authorized to give such an exemption...
Boston Globe, 2/17/06
“And then another slide along the slippery slope. The Catholic Church was forced to end its adoption service, which was crucial in helping the state find homes for some of our most difficult to place children... Now, even religious freedom was being trumped by the new-found ‘right’ of gay marriage.”
Speech to National Right to Life Convention, 6/15/07
Stem cell research
[Romney]endorsed embryonic stem cell research, saying the controversial science might one day help treat his wife’s multiple sclerosis....”I am in favor of stem cell research. I will work and fight for stem cell research. I’d be happy to talk to [President Bush] about this, though I don’t know if I could budge him an inch.”
Boston Globe, 6/14/02
“FACT: Governor Romney Opposes Using Taxpayer Money to Fund Embryo-Destructive Research.”
MittRomney.com A Record of Protecting Life
Bush tax cuts
Governor Mitt Romney refused yesterday to endorse tax cuts at the heart of President Bush’s economic program...In addition to refusing to endorse the president’s tax cut, the governor surprised several people at the meeting by saying he is open to a federal increase in gas taxes.
Boston Globe, 4/11/0
[Romney] said it was “absolutely critical” to renew tax cuts proposed by President George W. Bush. Letting them expire would result in a “massive tax increase” that would retard economic growth, Romney said.
Detroit Free Press, 2/8/07
Reagan Republicanism
“I was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush. I’m not trying to return to Reagan-Bush.”
Boston Herald, 10/27/94
“Ronald Reagan is ... my hero. ... I believe that our party’s ascendancy began with Ronald Reagan’s brand of visionary and courageous leadership.”
Boston Globe, 1/19/07
Desire to serve in Vietnam
“I was not planning on signing up for the military. It was not my desire to go off and serve in Vietnam...”
Boston Herald, 5/2/94
“I longed in many respects to actually be in Vietnam and be representing our country there and in some ways it was frustrating not to feel like I was there as part of the troops that were fighting in Vietnam.”
Boston Globe, 6/24/07
Peter from NH (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:13 AM)
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/30/624574.aspx
Excellent. How many?
Charles, if Romney(D) was running, would you cross party lines to vote for him with his record?
If you believe that, no wonder you don't get it. Romney NEVER claimed to be to the left of Ted Kennedy on ANYTHING.
He WAS never to the left of Ted Kennedy on ANYTHING.
And his positions on all those issues now is mainstream conservative.
I don't get why people would allow someone who we KNOW opposes us to get elected because someone else who promises to be with us on every issue USED TO BE against us.
"yes, I know my boat is sinking because it has holes in it. But your boat used to have holes, and I'm not sure if you patched them very well, so I'll just stay in my sinking boat, rather than take a chance on your floating boat".
If Hunter was put in Romney's position, with Romney's speeches, campaign promises, debates, and appearances, we'd have overwhelming support.
It's time to put the past behind us. We have ONE candidate running on a solid conservative platform. Don't reject the platform to spite the messenger.
Romney: State funded abortions under the plan - done- Imposed by the Mass. courts
Romney: Liberal court appointments - done- Some were better than others, yet Romney is endorsed by Robert Bork, Jay Sekulow, Mark Levin, etc.
Romney: Reasoned gun control - done - - What gun laws did he actually champion? Anyway, if that's what Mass. wanted then fine, it's their guns. That's Federalism!
Romney: Support for homosexual marriage - done- Romney Supports Federal Marriage Amendment.
Romney: Change the marriage license form from 'Husband and Wife' to "Party 1 and Party 2" - done I don't know whether this is true, but if it is, is it really the reason you would rather have Hillary Clinton as president?
Is no one listening to talk radio?
I just don’t get why there is so much support for someone who has already run his campaign into a deficit, what more can he do for the country than he’s had the opportunity to do while in the senate for the last 20 years or so?
Is this the hillary clinton/barack obama fan club ping list?
Or the “let’s destroy the country to punish the republicans” fan club?
Or the “if I stomp my feet enough, will a real conservative magically appear on my ballot” fan club?
“You don’t need a theory, Mark listed his objections in the article. If you have an argument against it, why not post it, instead of changing the subject?”
It’s interesting, isn’t it? They kinda sound like McCain in the debate last night. Just saying the same thing over and over and over.......not really addressing the questions.
I sent this email out to all of my family!
I don't envy the rest of you one little bit.
All I can say is I would NOT cast a vote for McCain anytime in the lifetime of this universe.
Godspeed
Yeah, sorta like a "scortched earth" policy. Which is why I am afraid we will wind up with the greater of two evils -- Obamarama or The Beast. Probably The Beast.
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