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I think that what the American people really want is the same level of security that has been established in the wake of 9/11, but with some new faces and some fresh ideas.
Regardless of who McCain picks as his running mate and regardless of McCain's leanings over the span of his political life, McCain will have to face up to the realities of the current world conditions, which trump the petty arguments over whether or not McCain is conservative enough, which given our current state is about a meaningful as the argument over whether Obama is black enough.
Originally posted by semperfortis
McCain : Lieberman
McCain : Feingold
McCain : Kennedy
With McCain's apparently liberal leanings, can we as Conservatives truly get behind him and support him in this election?
If we can not, what are our choices?
This is something I am truly torn about and would like to know what any of you think in reference to this dilemma I am having.
Semper
Edit from Feinstein to Feingold to fix the DUH
[edit on 3/22/2008 by semperfortis]
Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
reply to post by realmatrix
Ron Paul didn't gain any traction, because his platform was not attractive or even rational to most conservatives.
Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
Governor Romney is just too weak on key issues in the Republican party. The same goes for Giuliani.
Originally posted by 44soulslayer
Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
reply to post by realmatrix
Ron Paul didn't gain any traction, because his platform was not attractive or even rational to most conservatives.
Foreign Policy : Non-interventionist, anti-NAFTA, anti-UN etc. Basically a proponent of Adam Smith's Laissez Faire approach. I consider this to be the classical conservative approach to world engagement. Do you?
Immigration : Hardest line of any candidate in the GOP race. No amnesty for illegal immigrants. Closing of the porous border with Mexico. Against extending welfare to illegal immigrants. Ultra-conservative proposition. Far more conservative than McCain and Guiliani.
Terrorism : Reprisal of Letters of Marque to combat 21st century "piracy". I concede that he is somewhat "weaker" on terrorism than the strong appearance of McCain et al, however it is just a failing in appearance rather than ability.
Taxes : Closure of IRS, Federal Reserve, repeal of sixteenth amendment, Massive scaling back of the tax burden. I consider this to also be a very conservative position. Do you?
Constitution : Upholding the constitution at all costs. Again, a very conservative proposition.
2nd Amendment : Fervent campaigner for 2nd amendment rights. The only GOP candidate to gain a A+ rating from GOA. Anti- AWB ban. The most conservative candidate I have ever seen with respect to the 2nd Amendment.
Habeas Corpus : States that he would never, ever violate Habeas Corpus. Unlike Bush who signed the PATRIOT act and nullified Posse Comitatus.
Pro-life position : Devolved states rights and a state level decision on this subject. He introduced a bill to categorise life as "beginning at birth". Unshakeably pro-life... Another conservative position
Death Penalty : Pro. 'nuff said.
Healthcare : Rejects Universal Healthcare. He wants to let the free market control the price of healthcare.
Now Grady, I respect your intellect so I have to question why would you make such a generalised, unbacked and downright misleading statement as you made above.