Posted on 05/26/2011 10:24:15 PM PDT by smoothsailing
May 27, 2011
By Chris Adamo
So far in this presidential election cycle, the Republicans are off to a less than rousing start. Primarily, their weakness results from an inability to coalesce around a single believable conservative candidate. An enormous and highly visible momentum is needed to rally the nation in a coordinated push against the Obama agenda. And while several credible and sincere conservatives are in the race, none among them has yet been able to convince any major segment of the population of a unique ability to do so.
Concurrently, the "moderate" segment of the Republican Party, despite being consistently rejected by voters, (and last November's "Republican" landslide was every bit the refutation of "business as usual" among Republicans as it was among Democrats), has attempted to reassert itself against the burgeoning tide of the Tea Party. For a time, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels appeared to be the centrist standard bearer, but he announced last weekend that he will not be seeking the White House. Likewise for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, in a flailing attempt to distinguish himself from the field of candidates, gave several major interviews and made some key public statements in the past few weeks. Unfortunately for Gingrich, the net effect of these was to remind America, and conservatives in particular, that while Gingrich possesses the knowledge to be a visionary, once in the fray he reverts to a course of deal making and bridge-building with the opposition.
In just this manner he derailed his own "Contract with America" after ascending to the position of House Speaker in January of 1995. And by his recent statements (along with some outlandish actions of the past few years) he proves that the likely result of a Gingrich presidency would be much the same. Not surprisingly, the more Gingrich gets into the public spotlight, the more America is able to remember why it became so thoroughly disillusioned with him the last time he held a position of power.
Not surprisingly, Mitt Romney is now the presumed early (very early...) front runner, and is promising to amass a billion dollar campaign war chest. But while such a pronouncement may intimidate some of his competition, in and of itself it does not inspire or motivate the public. America is in dire straits at present, and any legitimate Republican nominee must be able to address and confront the situation, offering real alternatives to the socialist onslaught of the past few years. Options are few, and a weak or ineffectual response will at best only delay the train wreck that the nation rightly fears.
It is in this arena that Romney's greatest vulnerabilities are found. In a time when the nation has fully grasped its precarious position, the mere possibility of a "moderate" Republican version of the statism that brought us to this point is sufficient to alienate enough of the electorate to ensure defeat. And given this truth, it is all but assured that, during the latter days before next year's general election, the media and the Obama campaign would be working overtime to recall all of the forays into liberalism undertaken by Romney as Governor of Massachusetts. And the examples are many.
Against such a backdrop, the credibility and political weight of a presidential candidacy by Texas Governor Rick Perry, a bold and unapologetic conservative, represents a glimmer of hope in an otherwise discouraging Republican field. Word that Perry is contemplating a run for the White House has electrified those in the grassroots who are watching the situation closely.
With the notable exception of his support for mandatory STD vaccinations for school age girls, Perry has no fences to mend with conservatives. And this track record puts him in stark contrast to the other "big names." Unlike those "mainstream Republicans" who were caught up in the contrived liberal/statist wave that, we were told, had swept America in 2006 and 2008, Perry has remained a stalwart conservative and constitutionalist, and never accepted the ruse that the nation had shifted decidedly left. So, unlike many others, he is not now scrambling to reestablish conservative credibility.
From the earliest days of the Tea Party, Perry embraced the movement. But rather than treating it as a useful bandwagon on which to climb, he recognized it as kindred with his own political and governing philosophy. His association with it was not a matter of astute pragmatism, but rather the natural reaction to political allies and like-minded citizens with legitimate concerns. Given his stalwart commitment to the time-tested principles of a healthy society and the free market, it is no surprise that, on his watch, Texas not only stands out as a bastion of traditional, flag-waving Americanism, it is also unquestionably the best place in the nation for new businesses to start and flourish.
In one triumphal move after another, Perry has pursued a course that reminds America of its real roots, and the direction it must pursue if it is to be restored to its former greatness. From calls for fiscal discipline in government, to international relations, to a sincere respect for traditional property rights, to the recognition of the humanity of the unborn, Perry's approach to governing is one that could and should be implemented on a national scale. And if he remains true to it, the nation will only reap positive outcomes.
Conversely, any Republican aspirant to the White House who intends to make nice with the opposition will most certainly deliver a continuance of the country's present downward trajectory, while ensuring the total disillusionment of all who hoped for definitive improvements in the situation. This is the core of the fatally flawed political strategy of Republicans who attempt to ingratiate themselves with the nation's liberals by offering a watered-down version of the leftist agenda that has so devastated this country.
The next president must have clarity of understanding, as well as the necessary spine to pursue a drastic course correction if he is to address the critical issues facing the nation. Current conditions, if not altered portend dire consequences for the nation. Thus they can neither be ignored nor treated lightly or subordinated to liberal calls for "civility" and "bipartisanship."
Time and again, Governor Perry has exhibited the willingness to tackle the hard issues. And overwhelmingly, his forthrightness and determination has prevailed. Texas has fared better as a result of his leadership and integrity. America could do likewise.
© Chris Adamo
No stand alone thread.
Tangentially...Fox News guest rips off mic, walks out during live interview At issue: Clinton’s conversation with Rep. Paul Ryan yesterday — recorded by ABC News — over the GOP’s loss of a Congressional seat in upstate New York and whether Ryan’s medicare proposal is to blame.
Clinton to Ryan Backstage at Peterson Foundation Debate: 'Give Me a Call' to Discuss Medicare
Oh, that was probably Bubba "putting the happy face on it" before sticking it in and breaking it off on stage.
I'm waiting/looking for transcripts of the speeches.
Perry is a closet NWO boy. No thank you.
There is no basis for challenging Perry’s conservative credentials.
Yes there is. Would you like me to show you?
You've always seemed open to discussion.
What is with all these non Texans wanting Perry to run?! Please take it from those of us that have seen his true colors time and time again ... he’s a RINO.
Phil, I’m always willing to listen, but the list of credentials is valid for Perry:
pro-life, pro-gun, pro-God, etc.
While he might not be someone’s favorite conservative, we are not talking here about Romney, Snowe, or even Daniels.
We need to be careful about killing our own.
Who would you rather make executive decisions about pro-life in the White House: Perry or Obama?
“Perry was thrice elected Governor of large and important State”
Not by choice! His opponents have been pathetic. The only time he had an opponent worth voting for was last time around. I voted for Medina. Unfortunately, Perry won again. That’s better than Bill White (D) but still not the preferred candidate. Too many conservatives “held their noses and voted for Perry” in the past two elections. That ought to tell you something right there.
In 1988, GHW Bush was the candidate and Pres Reagan was in his final years as president. Al & Mrs Gore were ostensibly conservative Tennessee democrats trying to force morality ratings on records and movies.
That Al Gore was an opportunist goes without saying, but there is no reason that a conservative democrat at that time wouldn’t support what others believed at the time also to be a conservative democrat. We might remember that Ronald Reagan was also at one point a democrat and that Zell Miller remained a conservative democrat.
Perry is not a conservative. He would be a real disappointment if nominated. That’s why there’s not much support for him among Texas FReepers.
Pro-Gun - “The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right of every law-abiding citizen of our country,” Perry said.
About the only thing he's worth a damn on IMO. Again, to me, it's nothing more than political expediency. He knows which way the wind blows in Texas.
I'll fill in more as I go.
Texas is a conservative model for America: no income tax,
lol. The property taxes more than make for the no income tax. Texas is insane with the amount of taxes they charge.
“Perry is no conservative and would be a worse pick than Romney.”
What is all this talk even from Rush Limbaugh of how Perry is this exceptional conservative?......Look at his record....And he’s no gentleman either....Remember how he cut Palin off in the middle of her press conference with all the other RINO’s standing in the background?.....His jealously was embarassing.....
Pro-America - Well that's rather vague so you would have to be more specific.
From his little excursion with Spain's Cintra, in relation to the Trans-Texas Corridor, his "American values" are put to the question. The H.P. Zachary angle to that whole boondoggle of the TTC was never covered enough in my book. Cronyism again is an issue.
Perry is similar to GWB in philosophy. But the Bushes favored Hutchison in the 2010 primary. They probably still resent Perry’s support for Dukakis.
The Texas public school taxes are especially onerous, but most are unaware of the level of taxation. TEXAS, TAXES, just a rearrangement of letters. I think I read TN is lower; hence, the line “all my ex-es live in Texas, that’s why TN is my home!”
“Perry is no conservative and would be a worse pick than Romney. At least Romney is overt about it. Perry was ready to mandate girls in Texas get injected with an unproven vaccine and steal land from farmers across the state just to pay off his globobuddies.”
Let’sd take the spin off this cue ball and say it like it is. First, the vaccine (HPV prevents cervical cancer) had been approved by the FDA. In fact, my daughters had the vaccination as had their obgyn’s daughter. This was just opposition politics by the group who is against all and any child vacc’s - basically nut job fringe.
About stealing land from farmers; we need to build new roads here in Texas asap. The state is growing much faster than we’re currently able to build roads. So, just as an fyi, it takes two things to build roads, and that would be land and money. So, in order to obtain new land for new roads, yes, imminent domain must be applied and obviously land has to be purchased from current landowners so to build the roads. Concerning money; There is resistance to an increase in the gas tax. So, Perry has been turning to the toll road concept. Again, keep in mind it takes money to build roads. Gotta come from somewhere. Personally, I lik the toll concept. I live in the DFW metroplex and thereby am very familiar with the concept. I use the toll when I am in a hurry and don’t use it when I’m not. Btw, and just a side note, Texas is one of the few states that builds nice two and three lane (each way) service roads along side of their tolls. So, if one doesn’t want to pay, there’s good service roads available, at no cost. Anyway, needed to shed some light on a few things....
Pro-Business - Legislature's area, not the governor.
Pro-Trade - Legislature's area, not the governor. And being in favor of NAFTA is not a good thing in my book.
Pro-Spending Cuts - Legislature's area, not the governor.
He can be pro or con on any of those issues and it doesn't make a bit of difference. It's just political pandering when he has no control over the issue.
Pro-Justice - Expand your thoughts on that. Being in favor of the death penalty hardly exemplifies being "Pro-Justice".
Again, the political winds blow a specific direction in Texas. He knows better than to push against it.
This has all been just light stuff I've quickly thrown together. God help him if I got into the heavy stuff.
1. A governor is not in charge of the National Guard in a practical sense. It is not built into their budget, because the operational and pay expense of any NG deployment is paid by the Federal Government. If the NG is not called out by the Fed, then the troops get no pay and there is no operational mission money. Special pay and military deployment cash is not built into state budgets, and is so large that it would be beyond the capacity of most state budgets to pay for more than a week or so without bankrupting the state.
I do agree with Perry that a fence without a fence patrol is a waste of money. That is why years ago I was calling for a major re-definition of America’s forces into:
Active Military
Reserve (both reserve to active units AND the state militia that we now call “national guard.”
National & Coast Guards: a separate force used exclusively for the borders and the coastlines. And to be honest with you, “national guard” and “coast guard” really do sound like what I’m proposing we do with them.
2. There is no such thing as a legislative concern that doesn’t involve the legislative process, and that always includes the guy who has to sign or veto the legislation.
3. Pro-Justice: the executive sets the tone
Phil, conservatives don’t have so many viable names that they can afford to trash the ones they do have in favor of the one that they support the most. It would do us no good to trash Perry badly, and then turn around and have him lose his job in Texas.
Aug. 28, 2007----In Mexico for trade talks, Perry blasts US immigration policies
Houston Chronicle, Mexico City Bureau | DUDLEY ALTHAUS
FR Posted on 08/28/2007 by Dubya
MEXICO CITY — Leading a large delegation of Texas executives trying to drum up business in Mexico, Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday criticized the U.S. Congress for failing to pass an immigration bill that would legalize millions of workers. "I don't think this is that difficult an issue if Congress would have the maturity to sit down and really discuss it and cut out all the mean rhetoric," Perry said during a break in the third day of meetings with Mexican officials and business executives. (Excerpt) Read more at chron.com ...
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August 24, 2007 ---- TX governor Perry rapped for paving way for construction of Trans-Texas Corridor;
allows Mexican trucks to enter the US and traverse all the way to Canada.
One News Now | Chad Groening
FR Posted on 08/25/2007 by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Texas Governor Rick Perry is being called to task by an author and investigative journalist for vetoing bills that would have blocked construction of the controversial Trans-Texas Corridor.
Dr. Jerome Corsi has been one of the leading voices warning the American public about the consequences of the Trans-Texas Corridor, which will be part of a superhighway -- purported to be four football fields wide -- that will allow Mexican trucks to enter the U.S. and traverse the core of the country all the way to Canada.
The best-selling author asserts that Governor Perry cleared the way for construction to begin in his state when he vetoed several bills passed by the Legislature that would have stalled the project.
"Governor Perry has been 100 percent gung-ho in building this road," says Corsi. "The Legislature voted a two-year moratorium, it voted a redefinition of eminent domain -- [and] Governor Perry vetoed them. [On] at least one of those measures, he waited until the Texas Legislature was out of session so it couldn't even override his veto."
Corsi says it is unfortunate that there has been political pressure to get the project started. "The Federal Highway Administration's lawyer wrote letters threatening the Texas Legislature to cut off federal highway funds if they got in the way of this Trans-Texas Corridor," he says.
Corsi believes the same pressure will be applied on other states, like Oklahoma, to go along with the project. He suggests that would mean a loss of more American jobs and could pose a threat to U.S. sovereignty.
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April 17, 2011----513 People Crammed Into Two Mexican Trucks Bound for US
TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico - Police on Tuesday detained 513 undocumented migrants from Latin America and Asia who were crammed into two trucks bound for the United States, prosecutors in southeast Mexico said. The migrants, from Latin America, Japan, China, India and Nepal, "were traveling in inhuman conditions" in the southeastern state of Chiapas, near the Guatemalan border, the local attorney general's office said in a statement. Police stopped the trucks, carrying 240 and 273 people, on the outskirts of state capital Tuxtla Gutierrez early Tuesday, after they accelerated through a vehicle scanner at a police checkpoint, the statement said. Officers chased down the vehicles shortly afterward, it added.
Police detained the Mexican drivers of the two trucks, and the migrants were provided with aid and food, the statement said. Mexican lawmakers last month unanimously approved a law to "strengthen the protection and security" of migrants amid widespread abuse. Rights groups have long criticized Mexico for failing to protect tens of thousands of migrants, mainly from Central America, trying to cross the vast country to illegally enter the US each year. The gruesome discovery of 72 murdered migrants from Central and South America in northeastern Tamaulipas state last August increased pressure on the government to act. Copyright 2011 AFP. All rights reserved.
SOURCE http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/mexico-detains-513-people-crammed-into-two-us-bound-trucks-20110517-ncx
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April 12, 2011----US Taxpayers Pay To Upgrade Mexican Trucks, US Trucks Not So Lucky
http://radioviceonline.com/ Steve McGough
FR Posted by Biggirl
A story broke yesterday concerning the retrofit of more than 100 trucks from Mexico that do not meet United States environmental standards. Our federal government is paying to upgrade these trucks, yet when the state of California and the EPA set new rules for US-owned trucks, they fine companies who do not comply.
This post is not about the environment, it concerns how US trucking companies are treated by the federal and state government as compared to Mexican-owned rigs. From AzCentral.com. For air-quality regulators, the border creates a legal barrier.
State and federal agencies can’t force vehicles manufactured and bought in Mexico to comply with U.S. emissions rules, even though the trucks cross into this country.
So the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality tried a different approach, offering to pay Mexican truck owners to replace old mufflers with new catalytic converters that will reduce harmful diesel emissions by up to 30 percent. The project in effect circumvents the more lax Mexican rules about exhaust systems. (Excerpt) Read more at radioviceonline.com
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QUESTIONS PERRY SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO ANSWER
<><> Have you made deals with illegal aliens to exchange campaign cash and votes to use your office to get illegals US govt handouts----free education, EITC, welfare, food stamps, UI, SS, SSI, healthcare, sub-prime mortgages, subsidized bank loans?
<><> Do you know this is a felony?
<><> Do you know which identity illegals use to register to vote for you?
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July 21, 2006----BERGEN RECORD, NJ
Texans accused of selling counterfeit IDs (impoverished illegals "here for a better life" pay several thousand $$$ for fake ID's)
Pelcastre brothers, Angel and Jorge, Dallas, Texas, were a walking threat to US national security, expert document forgers who, for a few thousand dollars, could give anyone a new identity, NJ L/E authorities said.
The Texas brothers were a "one-stop shop" for a myriad of fake US documents, including birth certificates, Social Security cards, driver's licenses---- for any state in the US------ passports and resident alien cards, said state police.
The Texas brothers turned a NJ hotel room into a business office and were readying a massive cache of fake Social Security cards for delivery to a local NJ identity broker. Officers happened upon two cars bearing Texas plates in a NJ hotel parking lot. Authorities wouldn't identify the NJ hotel by name for fear it would spark retribution. The Drug Interdiction Task Force regularly runs checks.
The Texas brothers were followed to a NJ office supply store nearby where they purchased computer supplies. Officers then followed the Texans to a NJ storage facility in Secaucus, NJ, where the Texans loaded several boxes into a car. One of them stood lookout. Authorities approached the Texas brothers when they returned to the NJ hotel and questioned them separately.
The Texas brothers consented to a search. Police recovered laminating sheets with built-in security features, pages of blank documents waiting for fake names and information, finished documents, computers and software to create the fake IDs. All told, the haul was worth about $500,000 on the street when sold to "impoverished illegals." Police also recovered $6,000 in cash, which was the first payment from a NJ fake document broker for a shipment of 500 phony Social Security cards. ####
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