3rdnlng Posted March 23, 2012 Author Posted March 23, 2012 IMO, the only truly different candidate, who has been consistent about his beliefs over time, unwavering, is Ron Paul. He is the only one that doesn't drool all over himself with pary talking points, leaves the BS aside and speaks his mind. The differences between Romney, Santorum or Obama for that matter are slim. They are from a two- party, entreched politcal system that offers the American people the same old **** as they did 10 years ago.... and are not that motivated to see it change. No, there is a large difference between Obama and Romney. Romney has certainly displayed more competence throughout his career than Obama. Santorum has always been a big spender and I personally like Ron Paul but he's batschit crazy in certain areas.
DC Tom Posted March 23, 2012 Posted March 23, 2012 Yes, quantity over quality! The Assmudgeon has spoken. 1) Quantity has a quality of its own. 2) Most of the posts here don't deserve much more than "idiot".
3rdnlng Posted March 23, 2012 Author Posted March 23, 2012 1) Quantity has a quality of its own. 2) Most of the posts here don't deserve much more than "idiot". You have most of the posts here!
DC Tom Posted March 23, 2012 Posted March 23, 2012 You have most of the posts here! By definition, only half. One for each other post, calling the poster an idiot. But that observation was !@#$ing funny.
B-Large Posted March 23, 2012 Posted March 23, 2012 No, there is a large difference between Obama and Romney. Romney has certainly displayed more competence throughout his career than Obama. Santorum has always been a big spender and I personally like Ron Paul but he's batschit crazy in certain areas. I just left his website to refresh myself with his policies, and he is very different than any of those other 3. While there are some issues I don't agree with him on, details that is, I think his overall plan for the country is intriguing. I guess I am just tired of the GOP and Democratic Parties. My opinion, they are bought and love the power and control that come with elected office. From what I have heard from Paul, he doesn't have that same flavor.... could he bring real fundamental change in this country, that does not cater to Blue or Red, but caters to citizens? It sure would be exciting to find out. While I think Romney probably has better economcial sense than Obama, and more expereince in Executive management, he does not light my fuego as a "different" candidate.
3rdnlng Posted March 23, 2012 Author Posted March 23, 2012 I just left his website to refresh myself with his policies, and he is very different than any of those other 3. While there are some issues I don't agree with him on, details that is, I think his overall plan for the country is intriguing. I guess I am just tired of the GOP and Democratic Parties. My opinion, they are bought and love the power and control that come with elected office. From what I have heard from Paul, he doesn't have that same flavor.... could he bring real fundamental change in this country, that does not cater to Blue or Red, but caters to citizens? It sure would be exciting to find out. While I think Romney probably has better economcial sense than Obama, and more expereince in Executive management, he does not light my fuego as a "different" candidate. We have "different" now disguised as "hope and change". We need to have a conservative that understands the economy that will use the bully pulpit to get us on the best track.
Magox Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Santorum is internally beginning to see the writing on the wall, you have Demint, Bush, Haley Barbor, Toomey and others sending clear signals that it's time to focus on Obama. Santorum doesn't want to accept it, but he is perilously close to irreparably damaging his future, whether its running for a 2016 or 2020 bid (even though he'd still be a second tier candidate) or if he wants a cushy job on Fox or whatever else he would choose to pursue. Romney bowed out gracefully in 2008 and as a result it helped secure his front runner status, Huckaby did as well, even though he continued his campaign, he kept it clean, didn't attack McCain, won a couple more southern states, and was rewarded with a serious hook up on Fox that helped lead to some "best seller" books. We'll see which route Santorum goes, the defiant "screw you" approach or if he takes a more measured yet humbling graceful exit. Wisconsin is the big one. He'll win Lousiana, and he'll stick through Wisconsin no matter what just to win his home state Pennsylavania. But after Wisconsin, we'll see if he continues with the attacks on Romney. That will tell the tale. Edited March 24, 2012 by Magox
3rdnlng Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 Santorum is internally beginning to see the writing on the wall, you have Demint, Bush, Haley Barbor, Toomey and others sending clear signals that it's time to focus on Obama. Santorum doesn't want to accept it, but he is perilously close to irreparably damaging his future, whether its running for a 2016 or 2020 bid (even though he'd still be a second tier candidate) or if he wants a cushy job on Fox or whatever else he would choose to pursue. Romney bowed out gracefully in 2008 and as a result it helped secure his front runner status, Huckaby did as well, even though he continued his campaign, he kept it clean, didn't attack McCain, won a couple more southern states, and was rewarded with a serious hook up on Fox that helped lead to some "best seller" books. We'll see which route Santorum goes, the defiant "screw you" approach or if he takes a more measured yet humbling graceful exit. Wisconsin is the big one. He'll win Lousiana, and he'll stick through Wisconsin no matter what just to win his home state Pennsylavania. But after Wisconsin, we'll see if he continues with the attacks on Romney. That will tell the tale. Santorum might not win PA.
truth on hold Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) http://washington.cbslocal.com/2012/03/22/santorum-might-as-well-have-obama-over-romney/ “You win by giving people a choice,” Santorum said during a campaign stop in Texas. “You win by giving people the opportunity to see a different vision for our country, not someone who’s just going to be a little different than the person in there.” Santorum added: “If they’re going to be a little different, we might as well stay with what we have instead of taking a risk of what may be the Etch A Sketch candidate for the future.” He's right. I probably wouldn't want to take the risk for a marginal change when we already know what we have in office. But sanatorium being the war mongering chicken hawk hick that he is would guarantee id vote for Obama Edited March 24, 2012 by Joe_the_6_pack
3rdnlng Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 He's right. I probably wouldn't want to take the risk for a marginal change when we already know what we have in office. But sanatorium being the war mongering chicken hawk hick that he is would guarantee id vote for Obama For a self proclaimed conservative/libertarian you are a lock for taking the liberal position on every issue.
truth on hold Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 What's libertarian about running on a platform of foreign intervention ?
3rdnlng Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 What's libertarian about running on a platform of foreign intervention ? Who is running on a platform of foreign intervention?
truth on hold Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 You tell me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi12aVa3psc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
3rdnlng Posted March 25, 2012 Author Posted March 25, 2012 You tell me. youtube.com/watch?v=Yi12aVa3psc&feature=youtube_gdata_player Yes, I can see where Santorum's stance on Iran makes Obama a superior option to Romney, Mr Lightweight. You can't even debate a point in a coherent manner. Right out of the liberal's playbook, claim to be something else and then try to confuse the subject.
Nanker Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Not for nothing, but Rick Sanctimonious is a Chicken Hawk. He's never met a war he doesn't like. He's a dangerous person, in my view, that wants to impose his prissy, up tight white collar values and ultra conservative religious views on not just the nation - but the world. He should buy a suit of armor and a lance and move to Spain and fight windmills. That's his calling.
3rdnlng Posted March 25, 2012 Author Posted March 25, 2012 Not for nothing, but Rick Sanctimonious is a Chicken Hawk. He's never met a war he doesn't like. He's a dangerous person, in my view, that wants to impose his prissy, up tight white collar values and ultra conservative religious views on not just the nation - but the world. He should buy a suit of armor and a lance and move to Spain and fight windmills. That's his calling. That's why Obama is a better candidate than Romney.
Adam Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 You can say that again. I think it speaks more to how messed up our two party system has become. Anything for you, 3rdnlng
3rdnlng Posted March 26, 2012 Author Posted March 26, 2012 Anything for you, 3rdnlng My comment to Acor was because he double posted and I was just busting his balls, not that I agreed or disagreed with his post. He later deleted one of the duplicate posts.
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