Romney: We must acknowledge when Obama is right
posted at 7:55 pm on April 2, 2009 by Allahpundit
He must be running in 2012 because he surely can’t believe this will endear him to anyone except independents.
“I also think it’s important for us to nod to the president when he’s right,” Romney said, after chiding the president’s budget. “He will not always be wrong, and he’s done some things I agree with.”
Romney, who spoke at a dinner for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said he’s pleased with the president’s plans to “finish the job” in Iraq and Afghanistan — lines that drew applause from the partisan audience. He also applauded the president for standing up to the auto industry.
“I hope he continues to be tough and shows some backbone because that industry is not going to make it unless we have real backbone and get those guys to fundamentally restructure all of their obligations,” he said.
I have no problem with him saluting The One on Iraq, but … he still can’t offer a critical word about Obama canning GM’s CEO? Play to the independents if you must, Mitt, but throw the base a little red meat now and then. Surely Sarahcuda is at least mildly peeved at the thought of the president dictating to America’s business elite. Exit citation, from the Fox News poll I just wrote about: Maybe Mitt knows what he’s doing.
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Hell, by 2012, A-boy would have already ground up his commemerative obama plate to make bread.
HornetSting on April 2, 2009 at 8:34 PM
That would be justice. But the world today is upside down. There seems to be little truth, justice or the American way left in the world.
My daughter who is turning 10 next week heard that Obama gave the Queen an Ipod and she said, “I want an I pod for my birthday!” I told her they were extremely expensive the kind of thing a President buys for the Queen of England. She didn’t believe me.
petunia on April 2, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Did you see what Sarah did today?
OMG !! I think it’s great. Hey Mitt (I was a Mitt gal), take a lesson. So Ted Stevens gets railroaded by the democrats and now he is cleared. In the meantime he loses his election to this Begich. Sarah said there should be a special election to see if that’s what the real choice of the Alaska residents would have been had they not been lied to. Ahhhhh fairness. I just love her and would have loved to see a Romney/Palin ticket. Folks…. I think there is a big surprise coming our way and very soon. Fasten your seatbelts.
suzyk on April 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM
DeMint/Bachmann ’12
That would come pretty close to a dream ticket for me. I’d rather see the GOP nominate someone who spends the next couple of years standing up to all the fraudulent one’s attempts to bankrupt and destroy our country, than someone who wants us to make nice with him.
califcon on April 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM
If he can fire the GM CEO, he can fire every other CEO in the country until someone calls him on Constitutional grounds and takes him to court!
flytier on April 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM
“We must acknowledge when Obama is right” Okay, but has there been one, just one instance yet? Or have I missed something?
AntonK on April 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM
It’s this kind of silly disingenuousness that makes folks think he’s squirrelly.
Maquis on April 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM
When has he been right again? Overall, he is ALWAYS going to be wrong in the big picture given his stated positions. Agreeing with him when his is right (which isn’t happening yet) helps his overall agenda. I would rather just remain quiet when he is right.
echosyst on April 2, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Until the GOP finds the stones to stand up to him.
ddrintn on April 2, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Okay spill! You can’t leave something like that out there! My fondest dream would be for Obama to be indicted with Blago. Well not my fondest dream that wouldn’t have anything to do with politics… But an indictment would be great!
petunia on April 2, 2009 at 8:39 PM
I really don’t think he’ll run again either. Didn’t his wife make some sort of remark about it? Plus he spent how much of his own money in this last run and got zip for trying thanks to Huckafool.
And I hear ya loud and clear on the budget that’s getting rammed thru at record speed. Where is the outrage and discussion on that? We need to get off the “who are we going to run” crapola and pay attention to what is happening now.
Knucklehead on April 2, 2009 at 8:39 PM
AntonK on April 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Two things: he was okay on Afganistan and Iraq.
And he suggested merit pay for teachers. That I will back.
petunia on April 2, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Petunia – I know this is going to be perceived as sick. I spent 18 years in law. Now I just keep my husband organized as he is in healthcare and we travel alot. I keep on all this stuff. There is a road map laid out here. April is the month if this is going to come to pass. My theory involves Fitzgerald, Blago, the Clintons, Justice Roberts, McCain and Sarah. I might be nuts, but I don’t think so. That’s all I am prepared to share. Connect the dots.
suzyk on April 2, 2009 at 8:47 PM
I have no problem with that……….
……… but when he’s wrong, I want it screamed from every roof top.
Seven Percent Solution on April 2, 2009 at 8:47 PM
When did Mitt Romney become David Letterman?
Crusty on April 2, 2009 at 8:51 PM
I get your drift and I hope you’re right, Suzy! Thanks for elaborating a little bit.
califcon on April 2, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Does Romney staking out a moderate position have anything to do with Mr. Newt trying to stake out a more conservative position and suggesting a third party might be in the offing?
technopeasant on April 2, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Oh my gosh. We already debated this and the grown ups (the Romney supporters) won the debate.
Romney trashed Obama, the democrats, and even McCain for an hour and then mentioned, like a grown up would, that we should recognize when Obama does something right.
Romney called for these failed CEO’s to leave months ago in the WSJ. The U.S. government is essentially the majority stockholder (something Mitt was against) and so NOW that the U.S. government is the majority stockholder (against Mitt’s wishes) it is in the majority stockholder’s best interest to get some new blood in there to turn things around so that the majority stockholder has a better chance of recouping its money.
That is how a grown-up would see it.
That is NOT how a Palintologist will see it because it requires knowledge, maturity, the reading of newspapers, and general lack of a-holeness.
OK, tards….have at it!!!
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Mitt is dead wrong on backing Obama on Iraq. Obama is in a big hurry to get out of there and that endangers or victory there.
Always felt Mitt was weak on the WOT and this make me doubt him again.
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Ok. Let’s everyone here think just a sec- looky at all the folks saying “OH, Romney had my vote before THIS outrage!” This is standard MO for the trolls. “Oh, I’ve voted Republican ALL MY LIFE but now this is too far!” Is anyone buying this crap? Romney was applauding Obama’s statement that he would let GM declare bankruptcy. Every conservative I read has been saying that for months (including Romney from the fall ’08), so cut the crap. The trolls/libs/media are terrified of Romney, hence the feigned outrage of “conservatives” saying this is what soured them on Romney- THEY”RE TROLLS OR MORMON HATERS LIKE RIGHT2BRIGHT. If republicans can’t see that, we don’t deserve to win. And when the US government is the owner of GM (which they are as of now), they can fire whoever they want. I don’t like it, but them’s the breaks. If Wagoner had declared bankruptcy instead of taking $14bil, he would still have a job. This is the essence of why conservatives like non-intrusive government- you suck at the government’s tit, you’re de facto in bed with the whore.
drballard on April 2, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Mitt is running as McMitt this time. He hope to steal the McCain Voters of last year. Mitt ran as a conservative in 2008 and lost now he is back to being a moderate again.
Fairwind Mitt is a Bill Clinton Wantabe,
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Uh…you ARE aware that Saracuda was the first clown to call for Stevens to step down before the appeal process could be completed. Mitt wouldnt have been that stupid so he doesnt have to take “notes” dear.
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 9:00 PM
This is what a TRUE CONSERVATIVE SAYS ABOUT OBAMA
And no it isnt a link to Mittphoney.
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Well done.
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Riiiight, sure thing William Anus….sure thing. Terrific analysis.
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Obama would claim an overwhelming mandate. This is the snooze to lose ticket in a nutshell.
Random Numbers (Brian Epps) on April 2, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Sorry link is bad what it said is below
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Wall I didnt personally attack you so please refrain from being an ass.
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Wall can’t help it.
HornetSting on April 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Yeah, big ol Fred is a tough talker now. But during the election, he couldnt find the energy to even campaign and just had his airhead trophy wife, that he dumped his real wife over for, do the campaigning.
Talk is cheap.
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 9:06 PM
AND like it or not, Allahpundit and everyone else, Barak Obama is OUR president now. Yes, it pisses me off to no end that our fellow Americans voted for the commie, but we’re stuck with it for 4 years. Didn’t it drive us all batshit when libs wouldn’t give Bush credit for ANYTHING? Are we going to be as dicky as them? If Obambi does anything right (hard to believe but GM in bankruptcy and Wagoner gone are good things), give him props for it and berate him for the other bone headed stuff he does. If we can’t then we are just as unhinged as the code Pink/Kos kooks
drballard on April 2, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Thanks for proving that over and over again.
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Talk is cheap.
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Thanks for proving that over and over again.
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Its called a sense of humor Wall. I made fun of what you said not you yourself.
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 9:09 PM
I love teh Fred!
And, Wall? You’re right, talk is cheap. But it’s what got your boy into the WH, now isn’t it? He certainly didn’t get there on the strength of his achievements. Or character. Or associations.
califcon on April 2, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Its cool, dude. No problem.
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 9:10 PM
OK, I am connecting the dots, and I ended up with a tinfoil hat, a shortwave radio, and a bootleg copy of the minutes from the last meeting of the Trilateral Commission.
Am I close?
A Balrog of Morgoth on April 2, 2009 at 9:12 PM
The Wall’s Holy Trinity:
Mitt Romney
The Wall
The Wall again, because everyone else is a tard, stupid, idiot, moron, etc…
MadisonConservative on April 2, 2009 at 9:13 PM
You forgot Roger Waters, dude.
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Here is Fred’s CNN Video about Obama
William Amos on April 2, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Ha ha A Balrog – you are the one with the tinfoil hat. Not me. I am a female, educated, conservative and well informed. I have 3 grown children that are all wonderful with 7 grandchildren. I don’t sit around in my underwear or pajamas and blog. I do research – my background is in law. I seek the truth, I know the Consitution. It’s easy for people to sit and type here and not be responsible for what they type. I don’t type anything I don’t believe. I will gladly exit only if Michelle or Ed ask me to.
suzyk on April 2, 2009 at 9:17 PM
My apologies. Me, being one of the plebian masses, beg your forgiveness. I beseech you, do not rescind your omnipotent visitation.
MadisonConservative on April 2, 2009 at 9:18 PM
They are only an elite as long as they can count on the power of the gun to maintain their power. In a free market, their businesses fail and they fade away into early retirement.
spmat on April 2, 2009 at 9:18 PM
This guy is toast.He has come down with a bad case of Rino feaver.You get it by trying to be all things to all people.
thmcbb on April 2, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Shut up, wall.
HornetSting on April 2, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Dammit! You decrypted my code!
MadisonConservative on April 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM
That’s six people. I get it!!
Are they all kin to Kevin Bacon?
BacaDog on April 2, 2009 at 9:25 PM
When you have government involved in industries “making it”, you have a faulty premise that has been established, and it’s that faulty premise that should be attacked and reversed by Republicans.
Industry should have plenty of motive to “make it” outside of pleasing politicians. If the stockholders of GM, for instance, don’t want to make money and don’t want to elect officers who will do what is necessary for the company to make money, then the company should go under.
Buddahpundit on April 2, 2009 at 9:25 PM
So Mitt wants us to acknowledge when a broken clock is right twice a day. … and The Wallbanger wants everyone to declare this brilliant.
Right_of_Attila on April 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Stop flirting with me, HornetSting.
Unless you really want to sting me…
The Wall on April 2, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Seriously, how many here have ever voted republican once in their lives? Let’s prove it- say 1 thing Bush did right. And 5 things Reagan did right. I predict all the liberal trolls will actually burst into flames. So let the true flamewar begin. All you posters- what have you got good to say about Bush/Reagan?
drballard on April 2, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Well, that is good for you I guess since, as far as I can tell, no one has askd you to leave.
I merely note that I am skeptical, and I do not hesitate snark on conspiracy theories which, unless you willing to be more forthcoming, is what you appear to be selling.
A Balrog of Morgoth on April 2, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Why?
Will Obama acknowledge to us when he is wrong?
Work that reciprocity out with him and then get back to us, George.
MB4 on April 2, 2009 at 9:45 PM
GeorgeMittMust have been thinking of his dad.
MB4 on April 2, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Stevens is as crooked as the day is long. And you do know the party of the AG who gave him a pass?
MB4 on April 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Yes, I better look for him.
I suspect he is simply an anti-Palin troll, not so much a Mitt supporter. I think he is anti-woman too. It shows.
Sapwolf on April 2, 2009 at 9:50 PM
LOL!
Sarah needs to visit him and slap him silly and get him to be more courageous. Afterall, she might need the softie for her Veep to unite the party in 2012. A little Cuda tough-love might do wonders for the beta-male.
Sapwolf on April 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Did you know that DeMint endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2008 primaries?
chansen9 on April 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM
My opinion of Mitt is lower than it was before. This is purely political and the media was only too eager to let him speak.
shick on April 2, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Of course Mitt wouldn’t have been so stupid. He doesn’t do what’s politically “imprudent”, does he? Can you think of an instance?
ddrintn on April 2, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Ladies, you can still love Mitt without thinkin he might be a decent POTUS.
He’d be a good cabinet guy, but he is not presidential on the inside. He lacks courage and has too many doubts. That is not something you can teach. If you don’t have convictions at this point in your life, forget about LINE, because you are STAFF.
Sapwolf on April 2, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Meghan McCain ‘heartin’ on Mitt in 5..4..3..2..1…
Sapwolf on April 2, 2009 at 9:59 PM
I didn’t know that. Lots of people I respect liked Mitt for the nomination. I worked for Fred and still think he’s terrific. But for 2012, I really believe some of these younger conservatives need to be putting their message out so we have some viable choices. Because I’m not sure how many more times I can stand to vote against the other guy, instead of having someone I feel really good about voting for.
califcon on April 2, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Romney doesntcourage? A coward would run against the safest liberal in America (Ted Kennedy)? A coward would take on the most corrupt Olympics in history, after 9/11, and turn into the most successful ever? A coward would run for govenor of the most liberal state in the Union and keep it as right as possible? Give me cowards like that.
drballard on April 2, 2009 at 10:02 PM
I still think Romney will be the nominee in 2012. The MSM is counting on it.
ddrintn on April 2, 2009 at 10:03 PM
This explains why you might like Mitt. You are an upscale professional and Mitt is in your crowd. That’s understandable. But President? Not even close. A good man to marry, sure. He is attractive, has money, maybe he’s a good father for the kids, etc.
I like Mitt, but come on. Nice guy, wrong job.
Sapwolf on April 2, 2009 at 10:04 PM
So sapwolf, who do you think is the one for 2012? Why?
drballard on April 2, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Sorry but many experts in reading the US Constitution say it appears the President does not have the right or authority to fire CEOs or to dictate how private businesses operate. This is an overreach on Obama and his administration’s part. There is no other President in history that has interfered with a private corporation to this extent. That is why many of us are confused and troubled by Mitt’s statements. I am now a Palin supporter but I liked Mitt when he ran in 2008.
sarahpalinfan99 on April 2, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Next year at the G20 Summit, Obama will do more than listen, as he said he was going to do this time. I suspect he will make his first move for control of the Summit and set the stage for his world leader position for 2011. With the world courts and sharia law in place, he will change our Constitution for probably the 10th time and make himself president for life in addition to world leader for a 10 year reign. Don’t laugh. This is why he can laugh in the face of interviewers. He is gaining the power to do it all.
Sunshein on April 2, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Every other day with this guy. I am tiring of Statesmen, seriously.
The Dems play hardball, we salute!!
FireBlogger on April 2, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Wow…watching Romney’s evolving position is like watching a tennis match.
A lot of grownups would think that a president has no damn business replacing CEOs, but I guess that’s just us “Palintologist ‘tards”, as you so charmingly put it.
ddrintn on April 2, 2009 at 10:14 PM
The Constitution also says nothing about the US buying GM, but it has, so what do we do about it now, sarapalinfan99? See, this is why I can’t take alot of posters seriously, and why most Americans don’t take many conservative seriously. MOST OF WHAT THE US GOVT DOES IN UNCONSTITUTIONAL. I hate that, but thanks to Roosevelt, that’s where we are. So what are we going to do about it? Snipe at romney because he’s trying to make a good situation out of a bad one? We’re in the position we are in- A is A. It’s like these flat taxers. Of course the flat tax is best but it will never, ever, ever happen. Most business’ major descicions are based on the existing tax codes- you’re going to tell them so sorry, just kidding, throw out all your strategic planning for the next 20 years? I hate the current system to (I have 36 employees and a hefty accountant bill), but it is unserious to keep bitching about the flat tax. Pick battles we can win.
drballard on April 2, 2009 at 10:18 PM
You have a excellent point. While I was eating dinner my hubby brought pretty much what you had said.
sheebe on April 2, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Common decency and practical politics all suggest that if an elected official in high office governs competently, it should be noted and approved of, regardless of party affiliation.
Just let me know though, when and if you see any
high-ranking elected officials acting that way.
Mike D. on April 2, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Romney forgets one thing. Geithner was at the head of the herd for the AIG bail out, and Obama knew in advance, about the bonuses, yet feigned ignorance, and outrage.
That in, and of itself disqualifies him from being right.
Romney also forgets, that Obama among others, are a huge part of the problem, and were integral in the downfall of the economy.
capejasmine on April 2, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Sapwolf! Long time no see. You have a great point. I don’t think he would be a good President. I just admire him, but don’t feel he could cut it as a President. Great to see you.
sheebe on April 2, 2009 at 10:21 PM
The trolls/libs/media might have been afraid of Romney in December of 2007, but he’s yesterday’s news now. The media seem to love him the way they loved McCain before he ran against their draling, the trolls and libs don’t care.
ddrintn on April 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM
*darling
ddrintn on April 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM
I agree with Mitt. I even said on this board a few days ago that we shouldn’t mimic the left by bashing Obama on every single issue regardless of what he does.
That being said, his Presidency is off to a disastrous start. Aside from Iraq where he’s essentially following in Bush’s footsteps, what else has this man done right? He’s broken countless campaign promises, he’s scared the crap out of Wall Street, his cabinet is filled with tax cheats, he’s spending us into bankruptcy, he’s targeting private citizens with smear campaigns, he’s surrendered in the former “War on Terror”, and he’s attempting to take over private companies.
Mitt’s welcome to agree with Obama when he does something right. We all should be mature and ideologically honest enough to do likewise. But when 98% of what this guy is doing is wrong, conservatives need to make their feelings known.
Doughboy on April 2, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Around December of 2011 the media will be deeply in love with Romney though. Mark my words.
ddrintn on April 2, 2009 at 10:29 PM
That is very true. The Trolls and Libs don’t care. I was watching Daniel Hannan on Hannity tonight. Of course the Libs and trolls won’t believe this. But if a woman has breast cancer and it is a certain stage in the UK. They are refused treatment. That is Socialized Medicine for you. He stated that he hopes that we don’t Socialize medical. I truly believe that our heartless Government is doing its best to kill American’s. Not only in Health Care but in Burdening the People with high taxes and this damn Budget that those greedy ass bites just passed.
sheebe on April 2, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Forgot to add how many jobs we have lost as well. But our Government passes a ton of money and cannot guarantee one damn job.
sheebe on April 2, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Then they’ll turn on him like a pack of mad dogs.
BacaDog on April 2, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Our Government has no business being involved with private businesses. None.
sheebe on April 2, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Here in Ca. mentioning Mitt’s name gets them all riled up. To many Liberal’s and they truly hate him. First thing they say is he is a Mormon. They say that about every Conservative, they either bring their religion or the Abortion and Gay marriage in it.
sheebe on April 2, 2009 at 10:39 PM
The real Mitt. Says it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5FGtR0bHkI
JellyToast on April 2, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Before Palin (who I love), the media’s favorite whipping boy was Mitt. Any reasonable person knows that. They loved McCain right up to the nomination, then unloosed the dogs of Hell. They still hate Mitt. Why? Cause they say he’s a flipper? Rubbish- Obama is king flipper, they love him. The media hates Romney for the same reason they hate palin- he is competent and can win if portrayed in a neutral light. We lose when we drink the media/troll’s koolaide. So if you’re a true Palin or Romney supporter, don’t tear the other one down. Listen with an open mind, and if Romney or palin does something right, take it in good faith. If they do something wrong, take it in good faith, ’cause one or the other will be the nominee in 2012. Remember that before you go ape
drballard on April 2, 2009 at 11:08 PM
As Rush Limbaugh says… having 31% of the American people love him, means he’s a hell of a popular guy.
I wouldn’t mind having 31% of the population like me!
joe_doufu on April 2, 2009 at 11:28 PM
But uhm … he DID NOT step down.
Let’s review kiddies.
Stevens was CONVICTED … CONVICTED … on 27 October … before the election.
Now, when William Jefferson was found to have had hundreds of thousands of dollars in his freezer – I supported calls for him to resign his seat in Congress. He wasn’t convicted yet – but if you’ve got that much money in your freezer I don’t care who you are – you got a problem.
But Stevens was CONVICTED. And in the U.S. a certain amount of stock has to be placed in a conviction in a court of law. Thusly – Palin called for him to step down. So did Obama – so did McCain and a lot of other politicians.
Now – also – no one is saying that Stevens is “INNOCENT” … hehehe … he’s not (not in the actual sense anyway). His conviction may get overturned on the grounds of proprietorial misconduct – but that doesn’t mean he did no wrong. On the contrary.
HondaV65 on April 2, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Nahhh, the media don’t hate Romney now. I think they love the guy. They’ll love him up until about March 2012.
I do have a feeling it’ll be Romney in 2012. Romney/Pawlenty, baby. Let’s get those independents.
ddrintn on April 2, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Oh Loook. The Wall Found a Friend.
portlandon on April 2, 2009 at 11:43 PM
portlanddon, that’s what substitutes for discourse here? Seriously? Be specific about what you hate about Romney. What policies do you disagree with? See, just being a hater gets you nothing- go play with the Kossacks. Reason is what should separate us from the left.
drballard on April 3, 2009 at 12:05 AM
How was it his money to begin with?
Libertarian Joseph on April 3, 2009 at 12:08 AM
I’m not portlandon, and I don’t hate Romney. But what are his policies du jour?
ddrintn on April 3, 2009 at 12:08 AM
“We lose when we drink the media/troll’s koolaide”
drballard is right. And I think this is also Allahpundit throwing red meat to the anti-Romney folks.
Of course the story is from CNN which is going to slant the news and pluck out anything favorable to Obama and leave out the other stuff….it’s almost pointless to link to them.
I’ve read on several sites that Romney spent most of his speech prasing Republicans and taking on Obama, especially on spending issues.
Also if Mitt truly is considering a run in 2012 it’s wise to seperate his tone & language from sounding like a conservative pundit ala Limbaugh, Levin, Hannity, Beck etc.
And it really doesn’t bode well for our side if we spittle cataclysmic language at anyone who dares say a tiny nice thing about Obama….good grief…..stick a fork in him….he’s toast…..Really?
Good grief, we are going to end up no better than the worst Bush Derangment Syndome sickies.
For heavens sake Hugh Hewitt had to talk Newt down from calling Obama a dictatorship the other day on the radio.
Our principles will lose all credibility and any hope of widening if we keep up this style of debate even amoungst ourselves.
Mitt Romney is a conservative. He may not be your preference for POTUS but he belongs in the conservative party.
Anybody writing anything else has Obama Derangement Syndrome and should be quarantined until we get the White House and control of Congress back.
sheryl on April 3, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Yep. Gotta get those independents at all costs. Romney/Pawlenty all the way.
ddrintn on April 3, 2009 at 12:12 AM
“Yep. Gotta get those independents at all costs. Romney/Pawlenty all the way.”
Not at all costs, I want them to be conservative independents.
I want Romney to run, not sure that he will….I think alot depends on how his wife Ann is feeling and also if he feels he can help America.
Pawlenty is good. I’m a big fan of Jindal. I think a Romney/Jinal ticket would be a tremedously competent team. And I think competency will be the main characteristic needed of a challenger to Obama.
sheryl on April 3, 2009 at 12:24 AM
I don’t want a Romney/Jindal ticket for the simple reason that when it gets clobbered, I don’t want to hear 4 more years of “those socons/Fundies/evangelicals/other assorted wild-eyed lunatics are dragging us down to hell”. I want to see two fairly moderate candidates on the ticket.
ddrintn on April 3, 2009 at 12:27 AM
^ For the same reason, I really wish that the last time around it had been McCain/Pawlenty or McCain/Lieberman, in retrospect. Then there would be no Crazy Stupid Sarah and her mouthbreathing followers to blame.
ddrintn on April 3, 2009 at 12:29 AM
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