2012 Presidential Candidates ‘Friend’ Social Media
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NEW YORK (AP) — Republican Tim Pawlenty disclosed his 2012 presidential aspirations on Facebook. Rival Mitt Romney did it with a tweet. President Barack Obama kicked off his re-election bid with a digital video emailed to the 13 million online backers who helped power his historic campaign in 2008.
Welcome to The Social Network, presidential campaign edition.
The candidates and contenders have embraced the Internet to far greater degrees than previous White House campaigns, communicating directly with voters on platforms where they work and play. If Obama‘s online army helped define the last campaign and Howard Dean’s Internet fundraising revolutionized the Democratic primary in 2004, next year’s race will be the first to reflect the broad cultural migration to the digital world.
“You have to take your message to the places where people are consuming content and spending their time,” said Romney’s online director, Zac Moffatt. “We have to recognize that people have choices and you have to reach them where they are, and on their terms.”
The most influential of those destinations include the video sharing website YouTube; Facebook, the giant social network with 500 million active users; and Twitter, the cacophonous conversational site where news is made and shared in tweets of 140 characters or less.
All the campaigns have a robust Facebook presence, using the site to post videos and messages and to host online discussions. In the latest indication of the site’s reach and influence, Obama plans to visit Facebook headquarters in California this coming Wednesday for a live chat with company founder Mark Zuckerberg and to take questions from users who submit questions on the site.
Candidates have embraced Twitter with an intensity that rivals pop star Justin Bieber’s. Twitter was the Republican hopefuls’ platform of choice last Wednesday, moments after Obama gave a budget speech calling for some tax increases and decrying GOP proposals to cut Medicare.
“President Obama doesn’t get it. The fear of higher taxes tomorrow hurts job creation today,” Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour tweeted.
“The president’s plan will kill jobs and increase the deficit,” former House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned in a tweet, attaching a link to a more detailed statement posted on Facebook.
In the past, candidates would have pointed supporters to their websites for such a response. Now, as Moffatt puts it, “the campaign site may be headquarters, but it needs digital embassies across the web.”
Republicans once seemed slow to harness the power of the web. The party’s 2008 nominee, Arizona Sen. John McCain, told reporters he didn’t even use email. The 2012 hopefuls have worked hard to prove their Internet savvy, particularly with social media.
Pawlenty “understands the power of new technology and he wants it to be at the forefront. We are going to compete aggressively with President Obama in this space,” spokesman Alex Conant said. Conant pointed to efforts to live stream videos to Facebook and award points and badges to supporters in a way that mirrors Foursquare, the emerging location-based mobile site.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain’s 2008 running mate and a potential presidential candidate this time, has made Facebook a centerpiece of her communication efforts to supporters.
Palin has been criticized for treating it as a one-way form of communication that allows her to bypass direct questions from reporters and voters. Other Republicans insist they’re willing to wade into the messy digital fray and cede some control of their message.
“We trust our supporters and want to err on the side of giving them more control, not less,” Conant said.
Just as social networking liberates candidates to take their message directly to voters, it offers plenty of pitfalls as well.
It’s prone to mischief, with dozens of fake Twitter accounts and Facebook pages popping up daily that are intended to embarrass the candidates. Also, a candidate’s gaffe or an inconsistency on issues can be counted on to go viral immediately.
Gingrich has gotten ensnared in some online traps. His apparent back-and-forth on whether the U.S. should intervene in the conflict in Libya was discussed widely and amplified online. He first advocated military engagement, then came out against it after Obama ordered airstrikes.
Twitter lit up with the news that a photo on Gingrich’s exploratory website showing people waving flags was a stock photo once used by the late liberal Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass.
Spokesman Rick Tyler rejected such criticism and said Gingrich has pioneered the use of digital technology.
“Over 1.4 million people follow him on Twitter. He has a very active Facebook. There are eight websites connected to organizations started by Newt (that) use social media platforms to communicate to their coalitions,” Tyler said.
But Josh Dorner, who tracks GOP candidates online for the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank, said the Republican presidential hopefuls appear to be unprepared for the unforgiving pace of the digital age.
Obama, who in 2008 had to recover from plenty of web-amplified flubs such as his comment that bitter small town voters “cling” to guns and religion, will probably be more nimble, Dorner said.
“We are moving in a warp speed environment, and none of the Republican candidates understand the media environment if which they’re operating. It puts them at a huge disadvantage to the president,” Dorner said.
Strategists also say the greatest digital innovation in 2012 may not even have surfaced yet, even as campaigns figure out how to do effective microtargeting ads for Facebook and work to develop “apps” for smart phones rather than laptops and traditional TV.
“As with anything, there’s going to be a shiny new cell phone every six months,” said Matt Ortega, a former online organizer for the Democratic National Committee. “You’re going to see both new tools and more sophistication and in existing tools.”
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PalinWest 2012
Posted on April 19, 2011 at 12:21pm@Elephantinroom
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:28pm
I watched the Sunday talk shows today. The medium which the the candidates choose to laud their message IS important. However, so many of the MSM talking heads still don’t understand the message of the Tea Party. So many candidates are trying to figure out HOW to get money to Congress, so they can spend it.
The Tea Party wants the Congress to figure out THEIR job description, and HOW they are going to spend the money, and then ASK the taxpayers for the money to spend. The Tea Party wants Congress to remember that they work for US.
___________________________________________
Well said
Report Post »Anne G
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 6:24amI must be OLD now. All this new technology scares me half to death. I’m a slow learner and I am lucky to have conquered my computer. I can’t even conquer the features on my cell phone for crying out loud. Yes, technology dumb I am. Hope the PC never dies, at least until I do.
Report Post »Elephantinroom
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:28pmI watched the Sunday talk shows today. The medium which the the candidates choose to laud their message IS important. However, so many of the MSM talking heads still don’t understand the message of the Tea Party. So many candidates are trying to figure out HOW to get money to Congress, so they can spend it.
Report Post »The Tea Party wants the Congress to figure out THEIR job description, and HOW they are going to spend the money, and then ASK the taxpayers for the money to spend. The Tea Party wants Congress to remember that they work for US.
Chicago Ray
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 6:22pmFrankly these people‘s entrance into the social media scene is why I don’t use it anymore. They’ve co opted it as have all the usual get rich quick and never do people out there. More noise and emails and crud jamming up my email box.
Yea like Sarah Palin and all the others read these things. They hire someone else to do it until they post something. Joke.
Report Post »Fight for America
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 4:21pmOkay – enough is enough –
for those who are desperate to be in touch with celebrities, be loved by their children’s teachers, etc.
These people are not your friends. They are people using the various types of social interaction to get your votes, to get your money when you by their products or go to their concerts, or to have you praise their jobs to their superiors.
Please, get a real friend or real friends. I know that can be hard sometimes but this facade of friendship is exactly that – a facade.
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 2:56pmI’m absolutely astonished that the corporate-owned mainstream media’s pool of unelectable candidates are “friending” the CIA backed and controlled, government infiltrated “social” media.
Absolutely flaberghasted.
Ron Paul 2012
Report Post »TOPOFTHEGAME
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 1:36pmSOCIAL-NETWORK:::: It will work better for O because he used it in 2008 with the young voters. I hope WE can play catchup with our candidates in the coming year. Certified: To confirm,true,accurate and genuine::::::::::::::OBAMA/BIDEN…………Obama wasn‘t legal and the Dem’s knew it. We should never forget that Nanski & Co. changed the WORDING on the Official Certification of Nomination (OCON). This is what Nanski submitted for Barack Obama: “THIS IS TO CERTIFY” that the following candidates for President & V President (Obama/Biden) are legally qualified to serve ( * )
under the provisions of the National Democratic Parties balloting at the Presidential Preference Polling and Caucus held Feb 19,2008 in the State of Hawaii and by acclamation of the National Democratic Convention held Aug 27,2008 in Denver Colorado. GORE/KERRY THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the following candidates for President & V President of the U.S. are legally qualified to service * “under the provisions of the U.S. Constitution” and are duly chosen candidates of the States and the National Democratic Parties by balloting at the Presidential Preference Polling and Caucus in the State of Hawaii and by acclamation at the National Democratic Convention heal in………. Notice the change on Obama’s (OCON). It should read ” LEGALLY QUALIFIED TO SERVE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. Democrats knew he wasn‘t eligible and the Rep’s I guess didn’t care………………..
Report Post »swigs
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 6:25pmYep, Pelosi knows Odumba isn‘t eligible or she wouldn’t of bothered to alter the wording on the certification.
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=109363
If I were running for POTUS I would make the negligent DNC vetting process a key issue.
Report Post »Those bums would nominate anybody for POTUS….. and they have.
Robert Hawk
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 1:20pmWelcome to the video age.
Report Post »Just remember, the folks behind the video can make it appear as anything they wish. We are in much worse shape than I had assumed as a nation, if we are going to elect our next president based on you-tube videos. Why don’t we just cut to the chase and use American idol?
WHITE LOTUS2x
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 1:04pmCatb…… I told someone about being careful who you vote for on the rep. side to go up against the dems. They didnt believe me when I said McCain wanted amnisty for illegals. Had to vote for him, but didnt like it. Hope they give someone good to vote for. Now or never. Its a long time till Nov. 2012, hope I live to see it, and vote. Lotus.
Report Post »leary1
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:49pmWhen is the media going to cover obamas ineligablity for pres. due to his foriegn aid assistance at occidential college for being a student from indonesia. T he private college records of obama have been released by the Supreme Court due to investigation into his eligibility,citizenship and finances. This obama has paid and tried so hard to keep secret. The true facts are out there,where are the politicians that are suppose to protect America ???? Do your own research this is not a false accusation. When the courts make their final decision ( the records are quite clear ) that obama is ineligible I hope he goes to prison for defrauding the U.S. Gov.. Yes all you obama loving left wingers are going to be very,very suprised that they have been duped by the man they think is the messiah. This is gonna be fun watching them throw obama under the bus!! Can`t Wait
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 1:30pmAmen.
http://www.nowewont.ning.com/profiles/blogs/obama-may-have-a-criminal-past
This story has been on a few other websites since March 31. This could be our ticket to oust the usurper.
Report Post »Non-sequitur
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 4:26pm“When is the media going to cover obamas ineligablity for pres. due to his foriegn aid assistance at occidential college for being a student from indonesia.”
Like a fictional segment? Or something about idiotic conspiracy theories?
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 6:16pm” obamas ineligablity for pres. due to his foriegn aid assistance at occidential college for being a student from indonesia”
Please cite your source for this!! Although I have read this on blogs I have never seen anyone give valid source for this information. http://maboulette.wordpress.com
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:21pmGot nothing against capitalism, when you get around referring to the story on the thread that is. Until you do post a comment in relation to the story, in this case on “social media as it pertains to it’s usge within a political context”, I will continue to harp on you, I’ll encourage you to PAY the blaze to advertise, I will chide you for trying to sneak it by like a good socialist would, and lastly I report your comment to the Blaze. Have a nice day.
Report Post »calebgs83
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:54amBachmann 2012!
Report Post »texanpatriot
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:53amMedia is just a way to directly reach Americans; the social media is just one way.
Report Post »What I care about is what they really stand for. Are they a true Reagan conservative? Will they balance the budget and pay off the debt we have charged to our children? Are they Pro-life and will they do something about it? Do they have the courage to stand up to the thugs in our society? Are they willing to make the hard decisions?
I do not claim a party and never have. I care about issues and the TRUE position of the candidates. I know what the current President stands for and know the new ACORN will rise up to try to steal the election. But I also trust the now awake Americans.
We have a special opportunity in 2012.
Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:43amSocial media helps get rid of those people who act like “don’t judge me, you don’t know me”. Yes we do know you. Welcome to our social media.
Report Post »Barb1954
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:42am“none of the Republican candidates understand the media environment if which they’re operating”
What CENTURY does this person live in? I am over 55 and I have YET to find ANY area of the internet that I could NOT figure out! You would have to be a MORON if you have been in the Business world of any venue or in Politics to not know how to use the Internet and Email. Oh, for PETE’s SAKE people! If you are a Politician and can NOT interact with people via the internet….you should RECONSIDER your lot in life! LMAO
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:39amTrump/West for P&VP….THAT’S THE TICKET!
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:01pmKey to online selection of candidate. If theres a D after the name- “Don’t vote for it.” If there’s an R after the name, “Re-think your choice.” Trump/West for 2012
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:02pmKey to online selection of candidate. If there’s a D after the name- “Don’t vote for it.” If there’s an R after the name, “Re-think your choice.” Trump/West for 2012
Report Post »proudconservative
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:15pmTrump is way to left, he has donated campaign contributions to the likes of Charles Shumer and Nancy Pelosi. West is looking really good however and I think that the best ticket with the economic problems we are having and all of the world problems would be Mitt Romney/Allen West or Cain as Mitt Romney is a real problem solver and he has the necessary resources, name recognition, solutions, organization and hindsight from previous run to win the Presidency this time around. Remember we must be Obama in 2012 and failure is not an option. If it was just an ordinary election I would be ok with Donald Trump, but for one thing we don‘t even know if he is serious about running and for another who is to say he didn’t make a deal with the Dems to insure Obama’s reelection and all of this is just a big show. To be honest Donald Trump only cares about one thing and that is Donald Trump.
Report Post »TNT1
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:18pmTrump really???? I like what he sez too but alot of independants liked what Barry had to say in 08′.Do you really think Trump can actually go into the bubble of the White House,being told by the Secret Service what he can and can’t do.I’m don;t think so.I wasn’t wrong bout Barry but maybe I am here.
Report Post »proudconservative
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:19pmMean’t to say we must beat Obama in 2012. Not we must be Obama as it came out.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:43pmWhat we really need is a non-special interest candidate. Someone not beholding to the party, Wall Street, Banks, environmentalists, oil companies, entitlement lovers, the ultra rich, the elitists, Code Pink, ACORN, NAACP, ACLU, and foreign countries. Thankfully this leaves Obama out of the equation, but who is the true patriot looking out for your average working American? As the campaign evolves hopefully there will be someone out there that won’t dance around the issues, tell you what you want to hear, and has some principals and integrity. Guess that leaves out almost all politicians now doesn’t it!
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 1:23pm@rightpolitically
f it was just an ordinary election I would be ok with Donald Trump, but for one thing we don‘t even know if he is serious about running and for another who is to say he didn’t make a deal with the Dems to insure Obama’s reelection and all of this is just a big show.
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I surely do agree with you on the point about trump making a deal with the devil, I mean democrats, to assure barry’s win. That‘s exactly what could happen so we better be on our toes about The Donald’s honesty. Oxymoron? haha
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 1:24pm@ proudconservative
Total agreement…
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 4:47pmPeople PLEASE stop vetting Trump. He is a showboat, and since the late 80′s has shown the world only one thing: that he is an opportunist at best. Trump can NEVER be seriously considered for president. In these times we need a leader that can stare down an agitating world leader, not a star of his own reality show. (Read: Sarah Palin)
Report Post »You want a business genious who has America’s best interrests at heart?
Herman Cain.
If Cain, Pence and West were all running for ‘12, it would be a slaughter for either obama OR Clinton in Nov. ‘12.
sleazyhippo
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:35amC-SPAN is not social media, although it interfaces with all known communication outlets. C-SPAN is not a government sponsored organization, so the Government haters can’t go there, and they do not edit events “between gavels” so the conspiracy wonks can’t go there. If you fear C-SPAN, that’s just a sad reflection on your paranoia.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:20amThe only difference with Social Media online and the seeing of them face to face or on an ad is this:
We will have a harder time finding out who the real morons and dingbats are, as they will for the most part sound like so many liberal bloggers and conspiracy nuts already online.
Then again we already see that daily on C-Span for anyone who wishes to puke their guts out after a few seconds.
Report Post »joe conservative
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:24amIt is incredible how social media has taken off around the world. You have to use it now if you want to be a serious candidate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIMRNUGXxII
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:31amBill, you are critical of C-SPAN, a national treasure that is more objective than any other source of unedited proceedings that affect American lives? C-SPAN has recorded, broadcast and makes available more actual Taxed Enough Already Party event footage than the TEA Party Patriot’s personal channel! What a revealing insight into your fearful attitude about Facts.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:42amNow, for those that wish to, it is possibly to immediately check anything posted by ANY candidate. We will not have to rely on the media, any media organization, to find out the facts. It is now possible to learn what we want to know, no spoon feeding of information.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:45am@Joe Conservative:
I understand indeed. Also this question too, how many serious candidates are actually out there who are worth the time and interest to listen to?
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:22pm@SNOW
Not many.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:25pm@Stoic one
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 11:42am
Now, for those that wish to, it is possibly to immediately check anything posted by ANY candidate. We will not have to rely on the media, any media organization, to find out the facts. It is now possible to learn what we want to know, no spoon feeding of information.
~~~moderated by Facebook. (”Twilight Zone music,” as someone said recently.)
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:27pmAlthough I have a face book account, under a half true name, I don’t utilize it at all. The only reason I got it was to connect with my eldest son while he was serving in Iraq.
Report Post »I trust “social media” about as far as I trust Obama, which is not at all.
The tea party should invest in jammers, so the socialist‘s can’t talk to each other at rallies.
CatB
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:32pmThey know that the TEA Party basically started online .. people finding like minded people and planning events …. organizing groups and communicating … much of it actually started before the 2008 election when McCain, Kennedy, Martinez and co . tried to give amnesty to illegals .. NumbersUSA was born and people had a way to get information and make a difference OUTSIDE the MSM.
Report Post »theonefromabove
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:39pmI agree with social media there is great bias.
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 1:28pmI don’t TWEET!! Got better things to do like LIVE and MIND MY OWN BIZ. My middle name is anonymous.
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 1:32pmI am one of the few on here who have been posting on the Blaze since the first day it has been on. I have never made it a secret that although I am very conservative I am a very strong advocate for a President Mitt Romney. There are a few others on here who share my views but I am concerned about many who have bought into the slander and misrepresentations of the man. I as a supporter wish Mitt Romney would have never accomplished the health care reform that he got through in Massachusetts. While I understand the major differences in what he was out to accomplish he never intended it to be a prototype for the nation. A state sponsored healthcare overhaul is one thing as those who do not want be a part of it are free to pack up and move to a state that doesn’t have it. Whereas with Obamacare you cannot just move without leaving the United States totally. Obamacare has been ruled unconstitutional, what Mitt Romney did was within the constitution and part of States rights. That said what has impressed me about the man is he is always sincere and of the highest moral character in everything that he does do. When he saw that realistically in the 2008 GOP primary that he did not have much of a chance of winning he got out of the race and through his complete support behind John McCain. He did not do that because he like John McCain or just because he was a Republican. He seen what a disaster an Obama presidency would be for the nation and wanted to clear the field so John McCain would have the best chance of defeating Obama. Now if John McCain would have been even one tenth the person he would have chose Mitt Romney as his VP and that could have gone a long ways in a possible defeat of Obama. Even after McCain chose Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney pushed hard to see them across the finish line. Regardless of what you say about him it was not because he was a Republican it was once again because he knew what a disaster an Obama presidency would be for this country. I know because I was one of his donors and volunteers and he sent emails to us letting us know why he was throwing his support behind McCain/Palin.
While he was out in San Diego he took time out of his campaign and went and assisted fire victims as there were wild fires happening at the time out there. He did not do that for publicity he did that anonymously and the only reason I know about it is that a person was so impressed to find Mitt Romney among the other volunteers that was at his parents house helping to repair the damages from the fire that he filmed it on his cellphone and posted it on youtube. That is the kind of character we need in a president. I may not agree with all of Mitt Romney’s political positions matter of fact there are several where we part ways but one thing I know about Mitt Romney even more so than any President in my lifetime other than Ronald Reagan and that is every decision he makes will be in the very best interest of American. Every treaty will be what is best for us to remain number one economically. Every cabinet position will be by one who he feels is most competent and has American’s best interest in mind. Every Supreme Court appointment will be who will do the very best job without a litmus test for the Nation. I could go on and on. But will end with this he was Governor of Mass without taking a salary. Well many will say yeah but he is rich and didn’t need the money. I say no it has nothing to do with it with Mitt Romney it is the principle. There are many many rich Politicians and there are very very few who do not accept a salary. He did the same thing when he took over as President of the Salt Lake Winter Olympics he accepted a $1 salary and said he would not take a penny more unless they showed a profit. It is all about Character with a capital C. Romney/Cain 2012
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 1:58pm@MissionaryDad:
So the list of best candidates for the right as of now are either Cain or Romney for my call. I just want to make sure whoever gets in there will have the guts and integrity to do what is right for the nation and restore the land to the Constitution and the People.
I have been here too almost from the beginning, and like reading your posts; each is thought out and right to the point. Well done and keep going.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 2:17pmstay informed people…whatever avenue you take…the truth from whatever source is pretty easy to recognize..spoken or written!…
Report Post »Gold Coin & Economic News
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 2:17pmLet’s not forget Barry Obama used social media to destroy McCain in 2008 and created an army of mindless social zombies that elected him. Social media can be used for good or bad depending on how one views the medium. Today’s information technology requires all of us to do our due diligence to root out the truth, but it also makes it easier to find the truth as well.
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 2:35pm@SNOWLEOPARD {GALLERY OF CAT FOLKS},
Yes I remember you from day one as I remember defending you for staying on topic but providing a link to your Cat Folks art. You have always been a key contributor here to the conversation and for that I have always appreciated your ideas some of your observations, opinions, and wit have been as good as the Pros who do that stuff for a living.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 3:56pm@SHOWTIME
I do not understand what you meant by:
~~~moderated by Facebook. (”Twilight Zone music,” as someone said recently.)
Please enlighten me.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 4:18pmI have NO politician friended anywhere (considering Herman Cain, I must admit). I do not care to “read” their positions on anything. I’ll listen to how they answer questions during the epic debates next year.
Report Post »Although, they gotta be hawt to beat down my favorite (for years) Herman Cain.
Wish my Congressman Mike Pence were running too, though. Between him and Cain, the other canidates (Paul Ryan excluded) would be abject failures.
My Sacred Honor
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 4:35pm@ MISSIONARYDAD and SNOWLEOPARD….
Yeah we are all three old school Blazers (funny to say that now…I remember posting on here the first day, not so long ago) and I started as “StMichelob”. Since then i have something like 8 new friends on my email contact list, some as far away as New Zealand (NZKIWI) and have found so much support from like-minded individuals. I’ve had some sport with the liberal agitators and even made a list early on of those agitators. I’ve had posts removed, epic battles with disagree-ers, and happy-fun times on here. The Blaze, if nothing else, has been interresting. I’m glad I joined. I LOVE to run my mouth.
But something I have pledged since day #1 on here, and the reason I changed my handle, I reiterate. I am a former Marine, I took an oath. I was Honorably discharged in ‘98 and have no “contractual” obligation to that oath.
From time to time I feel the need to swear to all Blazers that Sacred Oath again.
That I swear to defend the Constitution of the United States against ALL enemies, foriegn and domestic…”
And as per my handle and as tribute to the founders, I also swear my life, my fourtune, my Sacred Honor to every American who loves this Great Nation and swears allegence to Her flag.
Today is Palm Sunday. In this season of Rebirth, I bid America Semper Fi, keep your hope and faith.
Report Post »GOD I love this land!
Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on April 17, 2011 at 6:15pmsnowleopard: I think I’ve been on since “almost” the beginning of theblaze too. I have enjoyed your postings, and many others. I think too that I’ve learned so much more from all of you then what I have contributed. At first I came on shyly, but have grown over the months in offering what I could. It’s been a pleasure being on here with some pretty wonderful people! :)
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Posted on April 17, 2011 at 7:53pm@MY SACRED HONOR,
I wish Mike Pence would run as well, he is an awesome guy and one of the few who always seems to get his vote right. Indiana has had some really good leaders from time to time. I for one really liked Dan Quayle but the lamestream media really went out of their way to crucify a very patriotic man that he was.
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Posted on April 17, 2011 at 8:36pm@Professional Infidel
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I don’t TWEET!! Got better things to do like LIVE and MIND MY OWN BIZ. My middle name is anonymous.
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I don‘t tweet because I don’t know how, because I’m not interested in learning. I have better things to do, too.
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Posted on April 17, 2011 at 9:41pmA political discussion group just gave this in a discussion about whether Donald Trump is genuine or not:
Since some of you are scared to use TPN, here’s a comment from one of its knowledgeable readers that you might be interested in:
Reply by xxxxx 5 hours ago
Report Post »If Trump is a solid anything, he a solid liar and I’m begging the tea party not to fall for his line of crap. He has always been a liberal democrat. His manager/friend is a liberal democrat who voted for Obama. A couple of years ago, Trump was licking Obamas’ boots and before that, he was licking Bill Clintons’ boots. He hated Bush and said so many times. He is personal friends with Soros. Now we have to put this puzzle together. Hillary isn’t going to be Secretary of State any more (hmmmmm), but we all know she wants to be President more than anything. Soros isn’t happy with Obama any more. So all of a sudden here comes Trump (yelling and complaining and creating a side show). Isn’t that what Ross Perot did when Bill Clinton wanted was running? Perot rose up out of nowhere, created a wedge and split the vote, then after Bill got in, Perot faded away never to be heard from again. The Clintons are doing the same thing again. They are creating a false candidate (Trump) to split the vote, then Hillary will waltz right in. I should hope our movement would be more skeptical than to fall for another smooth talker saying everything we want to hear. Please don’t fall for Trumps sudden conversion to a conservative. He is an opportunist and a con artist. This will be the most important election of our lives, we can’t get it wrong this time. Our country and our lives depend on us making the right decision.
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Frankly, I’m enjoying the discussion. If anyone is interested in the comments about him, let me know.
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Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:12amFrom The Shark Tank:
Report Post »“Breitbart’s “Dream Ticket” for 2012 would feature Congressman Allen West and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.”
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Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:26am@STOIC ONE ~
My insurance agent posted the link on her FaceBook page to a movie that is negative about Obama. FaceBook CLOSED HER ACCOUNT. (I found the movie and downloaded it. The movie is called “The Obama Deception.”)
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