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Title: GOP Infighting
Post by: Proud American Patti on March 23, 2012, 10:21:35 AM
I was disappointed with Santorum's comment that Obama would be better than Romney for next term. I think this an irresponsible statement. The GOP should come down hard on Santorum to discourage this type of campaigning. Stick to the issues, so whoever the GOP candidate is, he doesn't have to spend time and money recovering from damage done by his own party.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Eupher on March 23, 2012, 10:25:11 AM
You're not going to get an argument from me. AFAIC, that was the death knell (so to speak) for Santorum.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Zeus on March 23, 2012, 10:31:01 AM
You're not going to get an argument from me. AFAIC, that was the death knell (so to speak) for Santorum.

I Concur. Rick pretty much closed the door on his participation in any national level politics.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: docstew on March 23, 2012, 10:34:47 AM
I Concur. Rick pretty much closed the door on his participation in any national level politics.

Then how is it that Dr Nutz is still participating when he's all but told his cult followers to sit this one out if he ain't the nominee?
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Eupher on March 23, 2012, 10:38:52 AM
Then how is it that Dr Nutz is still participating when he's all but told his cult followers to sit this one out if he ain't the nominee?

Because he's an arrogant pipsqueak that can't find his ass with either hand?
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Proud American Patti on March 23, 2012, 10:40:19 AM
I hope one day the GOP wises up and realizes that we'll never win with antics like this. This happens every time! Giving liberals more ammo is no way to help the party overall. That mindset (helping the party overall) should be required. I don't know how....but wouldn't it be nice if we were that smart!
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Zeus on March 23, 2012, 10:48:28 AM
Then how is it that Dr Nutz is still participating when he's all but told his cult followers to sit this one out if he ain't the nominee?

This is Dr. Nutz last hurray. He is just padding his retirement accounts.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: JohnnyReb on March 23, 2012, 11:08:18 AM
Pray for a brokered convention.....IMOP, it's the best chance we got for a truly conservative candidate.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Lacarnut on March 23, 2012, 11:12:39 AM
I hope one day the GOP wises up and realizes that we'll never win with antics like this. This happens every time! Giving liberals more ammo is no way to help the party overall. That mindset (helping the party overall) should be required. I don't know how....but wouldn't it be nice if we were that smart!

It is bad enough they do stupid things when they are running for office but when they get in there, it is even worse. Democrats outsmart them at every turn. The budget deficit is a good example. The Repubs get peanuts in cuts and give up billions in spending. Same thing happened to daddy Bush. Raise taxes now and cut way off in the future that NEVER happen. How dumb can they be to fall for that crap every time.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: CactusCarlos on March 23, 2012, 11:25:56 AM
I was disappointed with Santorum's comment that Obama would be better than Romney for next term. I think this an irresponsible statement. The GOP should come down hard on Santorum to discourage this type of campaigning. Stick to the issues, so whoever the GOP candidate is, he doesn't have to spend time and money recovering from damage done by his own party.

H5 for this - well said.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Ballygrl on March 23, 2012, 12:54:45 PM
I'm so mad at Santorum for saying that, I think his RNC card should be revoked.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: delilahmused on March 23, 2012, 01:20:12 PM
Well it just shows Rick isn't up to the task of being a nominee let alone president. I wish we could have a do over. My dream team was Palin/West. Both are competent leaders and I really wanted to see the left try and twist themselves into knots trying to NOT show how sexist/racist they really are while trying to prove those to are sexist/racist.

Cindie
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on March 23, 2012, 01:47:15 PM
Then how is it that Dr Nutz is still participating when he's all but told his cult followers to sit this one out if he ain't the nominee?

Because he and they are nutz and nobody takes them seriously anyway.

Santorum should know better.


This is Dr. Nutz last hurray. He is just padding his retirement accounts.

(http://www.theincontinencestore.com/members/999468/uploaded/Depend_Protective_Underwear-sm.JPG)

Now with extra padding.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Splashdown on March 23, 2012, 01:56:41 PM
Pray for a brokered convention.....IMOP, it's the best chance we got for a truly conservative candidate.

Please. I'm begging you. Is there a name you have in mind? Throw me a lifeline.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: CG6468 on March 23, 2012, 02:02:51 PM
Please. I'm begging you. Is there a name you have in mind? Throw me a lifeline.

How would Marco Rubio do for you?
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Lacarnut on March 23, 2012, 02:55:53 PM
Please. I'm begging you. Is there a name you have in mind? Throw me a lifeline.

Rubio would be best, followed by West and Palin. Hate to say it but even Jeb would be better than the two front runners.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: JohnnyReb on March 23, 2012, 03:12:33 PM
Please. I'm begging you. Is there a name you have in mind? Throw me a lifeline.

While I'd really rather he stayed in the senate, Jim DeMitt, VP West/Palin/anybody.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Splashdown on March 23, 2012, 03:20:55 PM
Rubio would be best, followed by West and Palin. Hate to say it but even Jeb would be better than the two front runners.

Rubio is too green. Love him as a Veep. Palin would get clobbered, even though I love her.

Bobby Jindal?
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: rich_t on March 23, 2012, 04:35:52 PM
Pray for a brokered convention.....IMOP, it's the best chance we got for a truly conservative candidate.

Keep dreaming.

 :cheersmate:
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: thundley4 on March 23, 2012, 06:57:12 PM
I have a feeling if there is a brokered convention, then we'll be hearing Jeb Bush's name tossed around.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: JohnnyReb on March 23, 2012, 08:11:04 PM
While I'd really rather he stayed in the senate, Jim DeMint, VP West/Palin/anybody.

Shhhhhesh....I should read things twice before hitting post.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Zeus on March 24, 2012, 11:10:38 AM
John Kasich current Gov of Ohio, former member of the House of rep.
John Cornyn Current US Senator from TX.
Susana Martinez, Current Gov Of NM.
Gary Johnson , Former Gov of NM.

All VP material except for Kasick is presidential material.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: CG6468 on March 24, 2012, 11:17:50 AM
Rubio is too green. Love him as a Veep. Palin would get clobbered, even though I love her.

Bobby Jindal?

While I agree with that choice, Jindal has many Hindus really mad at him for changing his religion. Some Hindus told my wife this when she worked at the hospital full time.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on March 24, 2012, 12:43:18 PM
He shouldn't have said that, but he isn't entirely wrong, either.  As far as Mitt and the general election goes (Post shaking his platform position Etch-a-Sketch to new picture), the phrase "Why vote for Obama Lite when you could have the real thing" does have a core of truth to it.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Lacarnut on March 24, 2012, 12:46:40 PM
While I agree with that choice, Jindal has many Hindus really mad at him for changing his religion. Some Hindus told my wife this when she worked at the hospital full time.

Jindal is not a fiscal conservative. I voted for him. One of his first acts was to tighten the rules of government mismanagement. The legislature agreed to clean up their own house in exchange for doubling their salaries. The legislature is already the 2nd highest paid in the South. Jindal was not going to sign it cause he did not want his name on it. In LA, if a bill is not signed by the governor, it becomes law in so many days. The public was outraged and he vetoed. Jindal has added/hired hundred of Non classified employees to the payroll making $100K to over $200k. He has cut education, state employees and hospitals (in other words the low hanging fruit) and has not cut his bloated staff or agency heads with their high salaries. I had high hopes for him but he is just another wheeler and dealer politician.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: CG6468 on March 24, 2012, 01:40:10 PM
Jindal is not a fiscal conservative. I voted for him. One of his first acts was to tighten the rules of government mismanagement. The legislature agreed to clean up their own house in exchange for doubling their salaries. The legislature is already the 2nd highest paid in the South. Jindal was not going to sign it cause he did not want his name on it. In LA, if a bill is not signed by the governor, it becomes law in so many days. The public was outraged and he vetoed. Jindal has added/hired hundred of Non classified employees to the payroll making $100K to over $200k. He has cut education, state employees and hospitals (in other words the low hanging fruit) and has not cut his bloated staff or agency heads with their high salaries. I had high hopes for him but he is just another wheeler and dealer politician.

Thanks for the info! No one ever asks the people who live UNDER politicians' rule how they feel. I appreciate your input.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Lacarnut on March 24, 2012, 02:26:08 PM
Thanks for the info! No one ever asks the people who live UNDER politicians' rule how they feel. I appreciate your input.

He has improved the state's image. However, we were at the bottom when he took over. He probably the smartest Governor and the most honest one we have had but I just don't think he is Presidential material. He was awful in the response he gave a year or two ago after Obama's State of the Union speech.   
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: CG6468 on March 24, 2012, 06:36:47 PM
He has improved the state's image. However, we were at the bottom when he took over. He probably the smartest Governor and the most honest one we have had but I just don't think he is Presidential material. He was awful in the response he gave a year or two ago after Obama's State of the Union speech.

I remember that response and I wondered what the hell happened to him.
Title: Re: GOP Infighting
Post by: Rebel on March 26, 2012, 07:34:23 AM
While I agree with that choice, Jindal has many Hindus really mad at him for changing his religion. Some Hindus told my wife this when she worked at the hospital full time.

They seem to love Nikki Haley.