So, we should just accept the pro abortion and pro homosexual agendas, Mustang Driver?
I think not.
Approach the economy as a moral issue, and if the media or the Left tries to "divert" us with social issues, we can hit that topic as a continuation of our moral/economic concern and move the social discussion back to an economic discussion.
There really is no such thing as an "economic" issue. There are only moral issues. If we play it right, the public will see both sides in our favor.
This guy must be monitoring Free Republic!
In 6 lines he sums up why Obama may well be President for another 4 years.
Keep your advice because we are not being dragged off into side issues.
There are many issues and we can both walk and chew gum at the same time.
It's both the economy as well as the Constitution and obummer's many violations.
it is not about condoms or birth control pills, it's about the violation of the First Amendment.
That is not a side issue, it is just another example of why we need to make obummer a one term pResident.
I agree with the article, inasmuch Obama (with MSM help) has been able to frame the debate over the so-called contraception issue. It’s easier to sell the idea of providing “free” birth control to voters than it is to make an argument about government overreach and impinging on religious liberty. Free stuff is tangible and easy to pitch. Defending intangible, if essential, principles requires thought and doesn’t translate well into a 30-second sound bite.
Now, I don’t think conservatives should abandon the issue. It’s too important *not* to address in some way. I’m just saying that it’s not wise to play the game by the other guy’s rules.
I am not what most would consider a social conserative, but the fact is every winning Republican in my lifetome was solid on the social issues. The ones that were wobbly or moderate lost. The myth that this is somehow a losing issue is ridiculous.
Secondly, the flap over the Obamacare mandate has nothing to do with social issues and in fact is bringing a 2 year old issue back to the forefront...does our government have the right to dictate such things or is Obamacare a disastrous power grab and government overreach.
I am not what most would consider a social conservative, but the fact is every winning Republican in my lifetime was solid on the social issues. The ones that were wobbly or moderate lost. The myth that this is somehow a losing issue is ridiculous.
Secondly, the flap over the Obamacare mandate has nothing to do with social issues and in fact is bringing a 2 year old issue back to the forefront...does our government have the right to dictate such things or is Obamacare a disastrous power grab and government overreach.