And a tiger is a wild animal -- it will turn on you at some point.
I've become a reluctant Newt supporter in the last few weeks, even donating to his campaign -- the first donation I've made this season. That being said, I've voiced my opinion of Newt in the past -- well before this race ever began. He'd be great -- really great -- in a high-level cabinet position, but not as president.
The man lacks the moral character needed to be president. He has an established history of questionable and immoral actions, and not just in his personal life. Anyone ignoring those does so at his own peril -- you're stepping into a tiger's cage without a chair and whip. That tiger's sharp-as-a-razor bite WILL be used against anyone, including his allies.
I can't stand Mitt Romney, still believe Ron Paul is the mayor of crazy town, and even though I like Rick Santorum I don't believe he can win the nomination or the general. And I'm not stupid enough to give Obama a vote by NOT voting in the general, or by voting for a third party, so that leaves Newt.
I'm on-board with Newt -- heck, for some stupid reason I like the man, even knowing his past -- but mark my words: he WILL betray us, at some point, and it may be such an embarrassing betrayal that the conservative party suffers for a while. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. I guarantee it.
:: but mark my words: he WILL betray us, at some point ::
Conservatives will need to “ride him like a rented burro” when it comes time to address Welfare Reform. He may bail out to appease voter demographics.
You're looking at it the wrong way. The tiger will never turn on its own clan. Be a tiger.