Posted on 03/05/2008 5:41:32 PM PST by #1CTYankee
I recived an email from John McCain's fundraisers today, here is the message and response from me.
Dear Friend,
Last night, we did it. We won the Republican nomination for President. It was a long, up and down journey, but we worked hard, spoke honestly to the American people, and our steadfast determination has paid off. As we come to the end of our party's primary contest, we begin what will certainly be a spirited and hard-fought campaign against the Democratic nominee. In November, Americans will have a clear choice to make. And I intend to fight as hard as I can to make it very clear that I am the candidate with the experience and leadership to serve as our commander in chief from day one. My friends, I write to you today because I know we have a great challenge ahead of us. This campaign will be more expensive than any other in our history and I ask you today to support my campaign by making a generous contribution of $50, $100, $250, $500 or $1,000. As president, I intend to reduce the size of the federal government, reduce your tax burden and win the war against Islamic extremists. My Democratic opponents will increase the size of the federal government, raise your taxes and withdraw our troops from the front lines based on an arbitrary timeline.
I have said before that this election will be about big things, not small things. And as president, I will make the hard but necessary decisions to lead our country in solving our greatest challenges. Today, we must unite as we face either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama in November. I ask that you join me today and make a financial commitment to help our campaign replenish our resources.
I thank you for your support and look forward to the campaign that lies ahead of us. Sincerely,
John McCain P.S. My friends, now that I have secured enough delegates to be the Republican nominee for president, I ask that you support my campaign by making a contribution right away to replenish our campaign funds. As we end our primary contest and begin what will be a competitive general election against the Democratic nominee, I stand ready to lead our nation as we face great challenges, and it is my hope that you will join my campaign today. Thank you.
John McCain.
Paid for by John McCain 2008
John McCain 2008
P.O. Box 16118, Arlington, VA 22215
Phone: (703) 418-2008
My Response:
Dear Whomever, John will have to prove himself when/if he get's elected.
Until that point he may get my vote but as a conservative he needs to convey a that message to convince his base and myself.
In the past he has shown many attributes that indicate Mr. McCain is not conservative.
The jury is out, no matter how heinous the alternatives I will withhold my support for him.
Until Mr. McCain convinces me otherwise I will be sitting on the side
As a member of the Republican party since I was able to vote (1978) and active in the conservative movement (for many years) you need to think about it what this means to the Party and Mr. NcCain.
Member of FReerepublic since 1998.
#1CTYankee
You are wasting your time!
The answer is a resounding YES!
Vote the way you want, but the scare tactics aren’t worth wasting your time!
Boo!, Boo!, Boo!, did I scare you. Not going to be scared into voting democrat lite. thank you!
Yes it was a solicitation for funds, I left that part out.
The only way my email could have been accessed was when I registered on Fred's web site.
Screwup on my part, is should have read NonMcCain.
;-D
Dear Sir:
Whenever there’s a rally of people trying to drum up some enthusiasm for your candidacy and planning at the very least on voting for you or donating to your campaign, it would be wise if some supporter exercises FREE SPEECH and makes a little joke about your opponents (especially if it is based on TRUTH) that you, while everyone else is laughing and in a happy mood, not throw COLD SKUNKWATER onto the crowd, in order to seize every opportunity to exercise your self-righteous attitude at the expense of the “little people” who in you mind at least “must” vote for you.
No we don’t. There is a big diffence in being a really principled “maverick” and in simply being a self-righteous s*!thead!
Twinkie
Does he think I’m part of his team?
Not gonna happen!"
He's gotta lot of explaining to do!
No cash from me based on the past, convince me and possibly a vote.
That's all he will get at best.
He can’t even explain his actions to me!
Actions have consequences, I refuse to reward bad behavior!
Did I misspell that yet again?
I just answered with "Bugger off".
I'll have to keep that graphic.
Exactly, I have a big lawn but no one will find a McCain sign sitting upon it.
Good Luck
Exactly - no money, no vote.
Now I feel bad, bugger off was much better than mine.
If I thought they would get it I would have told them to get me a shrubbery!
Obscure I know.
Thus spake Roger the Shrubber.
John Paul Stevens is 88 in april.
Ruth bader Ginsburg is 75 next week.
Who would you rather have nominating the judges, McCain or the democrat?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.