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Mitt Romney: God Didn‘t Create America to Be ’A Nation of Followers’

Mitt Romney Says God Didnt Create America to Be A Nation of Followers

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is calling for a century of American dominance in his first major foreign policy address, outlining plans to strengthen the U.S. military while rejecting multilateral institutions like the United Nations when necessary.

The former Massachusetts governor also condemns the isolationist policies supported by some tea party members in a speech to be delivered Friday at The Citadel, South Carolina’s iconic military college.

“This is America’s moment. We should embrace the challenge, not shrink from it, not crawl into an isolationist shell, not wave the white flag of surrender, nor give in to those who assert America’s moment has passed. That is utter nonsense,” Romney says in prepared remarks obtained by The Associated Press.

The leading GOP presidential contender offers no clear direction for the war in Afghanistan, but says he would conduct a full review of the situation in his first 100 days in office to determine “the presence necessary to secure our gains and successfully complete our mission.”

Mitt Romney Says God Didnt Create America to Be A Nation of Followers“This century must be an American century. In an American century, America has the strongest economy and the strongest military in the world,” Romney says. “God did not create this country to be a nation of followers. America is not destined to be one of several equally balanced global powers. America must lead the world, or someone else will.”

While he served as a Mormon missionary in France more than four decades ago, Romney has limited foreign policy experience. As he says in nearly every campaign stop, he has spent the majority of his life in the business world. But Romney has been critical of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy, particularly the president’s aggressive timeline to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.

At a campaign stop in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, Romney previewed some of the themes for Friday’s speech. He called for 100,000 new troops, increased military spending and a larger Navy.

“You would think that the president and the people in Washington would recognize the importance of the United States military and the need not to shrink our military budget but strengthen it,” Romney told veterans on the hangar deck of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Yorktown.

Mitt Romney Says God Didnt Create America to Be A Nation of FollowersThe former governor acknowledged waste in defense spending and “my life in the private sector taught me to go after waste and economize, and there is an opportunity to do that.” But he said he wouldn’t, as European nations have done, reduce defense to bolster social programs.

Romney also released the names of 22 advisers he will consult on foreign policy issues.

The Citadel speech comes three days before his rival Jon Huntsman, the former ambassador to China, delivers a foreign policy address of his own. And it comes as Romney has jumped back into the lead in national polling following Texas Gov. Rick Perry meteoric rise and fall in recent weeks. The location of the speech, in the early voting state of South Carolina, is of course no coincidence.

Romney calls for working with the United Nations when appropriate.

“But know this,” he says. “While America should work with other nations, we always reserve the right to act alone to protect our vital national interests.”

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  • MrMagoo
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:46am

    Mitt,you look like James Bond 007.So Slick,so smooth.Good for you.

    But the USA DEMANDS better,Mister.

    Thank GOD that we have a REAL choice. Herman Cain.

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    • mad_hatter
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:55am

      Wow, I am glad they didn’t have those standards in the past, some of our white wigged, slick, presidents would never had made it… George Washington.

      Don’t judge a book by its cover.

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    • bolsen00
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:07am

      What??? You’re a loon! Cain is nothing more than a protest to Perry! No experience in anything that really matters to the presidency! No legislative experience, no record to run on, never answered to constituents, never had to call up troops or send them into harms way, never handled a natural disaster, never worked with first responders, never worked with a legislature, doesn’t understand the law, never passed a budget, never balanced a budget with angry constituents, never dealt with immigration problems, never dealt with unions, never dealt with schools and the problems in education, never dealt with judges or the federal government infringing on states…I could go on and on!!! No experience in elective office is a disaster in the white house! If you want that…we’ve already got that president in the white house!

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    • Noahs Last Warning
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:04am

      There is really only one real choice and GB knows who that is. Jesus.

      If any of you are familiar with the greatest capitalist creator of the 20th century, Mr. Napoleon Hill. check out his newest book written in 1938 and not published until June 2011. It is named “Outwitting The Devil” I have the audio book which is totally awesome.

      The reason it was not released for 72 years was because Hill’s wife was afraid of the repurcussions due to it exposing education, and religion. It also tells how the U. S. is the greatest obstical Satan faces in totally controlling all of the earthly governments. At least until now.

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    • MrMagoo
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:24am

      @Mad_hatter
      Northeast Moderate/RINO

      .That’s enough for Magoo.Mitt Romney may have a lot of upfront $cash$.He’d be better off to drop out now.Save those $dollars$.
      Herman Cain will be the Republican Nominee.Every $dollar$ will go to Herman Cain.I promise.

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    • Ballot_Box_Revolution
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 4:41am

      you can make fun of the cover when you don’t like the book….

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    • Ballot_Box_Revolution
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 4:51am

      bolsen00

      really?!?!? CEOs have to do most of what you stated that Cain has not done. Only when a CEO does those things it has to be spot on, or things get messed up real fast. CEOs can’t just print money to cover their mistakes. constituents = customers…..just change the words…

      About the only thing a CEO doesn’t do is send troops to war, but is there anyone that does that well?? I think What Cain would bring to that aspect though is pride for country, and the willingness to protect it at all costs…..that is sometimes better than a person who sends in troops on a regular basis like it is his job to do so.

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    • decendentof56
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 6:59am

      MRMAGOO…..
      There is room for Cain as a VP. After Romney, he can inherit the top spot.

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    • countryfirst
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:37am

      MAD_HATTER, our current POTUS was clearly elected based on his looks and being slick. Do not judge a book by its cover? The sheeple never read the book and look what we got.

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    • 804 voter
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:02am

      Thumbs Up!!! Extra like

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    • VerySeniorCitizen
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:26pm

      Sorry Mitt, but god didn’t create America to be a nation of anything! Men did that. The native Americans who were here long before the white man got along quite well with the country – respecting Mother Earth. The white man has created a country of greed, theft from the wek, religeous ideology, bigotry and hatred!.

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 4:59pm

      What were our founding fathers’ experience?
      Cain has experience answering to stockholders. Cain has experience answering to EMPLOYEES. Cain has experience in FINANCE/ACCOUNTING.
      And obama had WHAT experience exactly?
      PUH-LEEZE.

      Cain is 1,485.2206 times more qualified than obama ever was! Cain is INFINITELY more experienced than obama was!

      So, if you’re gonna go badmouthing him, you may want to bring some FACTS with you in the future.

      Around here, we don’t take to LIES, ACCUSATIONS, and DECEIT. We demand THE TRUTH. After all,

      “THE TRUTH LIVES HERE !”

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    • iblvingd
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 5:12pm

      Read “Of Plymouth Rock” by Gov. William Bradford, written by his own hand in Olde English. You will find out how much God had his hand in the Pilgrims coming to America, and why and how they survived and the reason our Country came to fruition. You will also find out that what we were taught in school about Thanksgiving was only partly correct.

      We’ve come full circle to why the Pilgrims 1st left England for Religious freedom to Leyden Holland and why they left Holland after twelve years and came to America.

      America as it stands right now, is no different than the England and Holland the Pilgrims left.
      Not until America comes to her knees and recognizes God again, will we ever be a Blessed Nation again.

      If we want freedom, we need to act like it.

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    • Gates
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 3:44pm

      I find it hard to believe that the baptist preacher calling Mormonism a Cult has been accused of bigotry. Even Perry refused to defend him.

      The fact is Mormons are a cult and don’t even come close to being Christians. Even the most cursory examination of their beliefs proves they are not Christian in any sense of the definition and further study reveals a truly bizzare religion. Things like Jesus and Lucifer were spirit brothers, a complete denial of the trinity, God the father was once a man just like us and came from another star system.

      You never see these beliefs in their slick TV ads but they are true. The baptist preacher was exactly right when he said Mormons were not Christians. And that‘s fine with me but why don’t they just call themselves what they are. Are they embarassed? At least be honest enough to say what you believe and not try to present yourself as something you are not! Are we to stupid to study their doctrine and read what it is?

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  • PauletteW
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:37am

    He’s right. The US has been a leader in the world and as long as we can hang on to our morals and belief in God, we need to continue to lead. If we don’t, everyone had better hope the nation who takes over is not someone like Putin or Hugo Chavez. Right now, we need to lead the world out of a recession. Unfortunately, a more powerful, centralized federal government is not the answer is right for this nation. We can lead the world out of this recession if we had a President that believed in a free market.

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  • angry nerd
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:24am

    God did not create this nation. Strong beliefs, strong work ethic and
    working hard to make a better life is what made this country.
    How long do you think the fools occupying New York would have lasted.
    They are protesting because they are incapable of doing anything else.
    Sad, but nature has a way of weeding out the week, cmon nature.

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    • mad_hatter
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:53am

      I believe that this nation was set up as a promise land. A light on the hill for the rest of the hill. It is when we go against God that we lose that light and lose our purpose. This is where religious freedom was to go and flourish, yet some would like to persecute others beliefs. Such as a Perry backer today coming after Romney and calling his faith a cult: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/oct/pastor_mormon_cult.html

      Which according to the definition of a ‘cult’, “a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure” is nothing different than the baptist church, which that pastor came from, all professing in Christ. Whether it is Christian that is all about opinion, but they profess the same God and Jesus Christ as all other Christians. They may believe different things about them but that is why we have so many churches, because there are different beliefs about God.

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:36am

      “I believe that this nation was set up as a promise land.”

      I do too, Mad Hatter.

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    • AntiLiberal74
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:48am

      I agree. If people can claim God created this nation, why can‘t the same be said for Nazi Germany circa 1930’s??

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  • BLACKDIAMONDSKIER
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:32am

    Herman Cain spoke at the “Values Voter Summit” in Washington, D.C, on Friday. Absolutely incredible speech. YOU GOTTA HEAR IT !!! It was AWESOME. Herman Cain was very clear in his message to the American people on Friday. Finally, a man I can stand with. Check it out!!!!!!!

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    • angry nerd
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:26am

      Your 100% correct.
      No one is perfect but the man has my vote so far.
      He isn’t making excuses or pointing fingers.

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    • Chuck Stein
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:31am

      “Yes We Cain!”

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    • mad_hatter
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:38am

      Here is the Herman Cain video you wanted: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/oct/cain_values_summit.html

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    • mad_hatter
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:39am

      Here is the Bachmann video at Values Voter Summit: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/oct/bachmann_iowa_speech.html

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    • bolsen00
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:23am

      You Cain people are scary! NEVER going to put a man in the oval office who has NEVER been elected to anything and has no record!!!!!!!!!! We are facing ANOTHER round of idiots trying to bully the American people with putting someone in office because of his race and trying to prove that they are not racist! Cain is a total loose cannon with his mouth and remarks, totally untrained in diplomacy and commenting on every whim that comes along, right down to getting in arguments with Lawrence yesterday! He talks waaay too much and when the press and the other candidates get tired of this circus Americans are creating with this guy and his 999 gimmick, he‘s going to be attacked for having no experience or understanding of what he’s doing…..a talk show host thinking he should be president…ludicrous…NO WAY!!! Romney all the way 2012 the smart choice…Just get on board!!!

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    • Delete the Elite
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:02pm

      @bolsen00

      I do not agree with Mitt Romney being the choice, but eveything else that you said, needed to be said. It makes these Herman followers look like Obama followers, voting for a man they know little about. I laugh when there is a Herman Cain article on various sites, and his supporters come out and say “See, they can’t call us racist now, we got a black guy”, if you have to say that, you are indeed racist. Kind of like “I’m not racist, I have a black friend”.
      Bottom line: Do NOT vote based on skin tone, look at where it has got us.

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  • Mr. Oshawott
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:23am

    Let’s see here…One hundred thousand new troops, an increase in military spending, and an enlarged Navy. I really don’t like where this is going. How in the world is more warfare going to bring us peace? So far the only results that the wars in the Middle East have brought is more red ink and an ever-rising death toll. Judging from what Mitt Romney is proposing (more soldiers sent to war, a rise in the military budget, and a larger Navy), it seems that Mitt has no intention of ending the 10-year-old wars of Iraq and Afghanistan anytime soon. I’m willing to bet that the military/industrial complex must be proud of this notion, since they profiteer from these wars.
    Speaking of that, here’s a YouTube video featuring Mitt Romney and Ron Paul in a debate concerning the war in Afghanistan and foreign policy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW2JG4fnrh0

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    • bolsen00
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:30am

      HELLO??? You’re not listening!!! It’s not more warfare!!! It’s peace!!! Teddy Roosevelt said “walk softly and carry a big stick!” If you’re powerful and a leader, they won’t worry about picking fights with you!

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:37am

      @Bolsen00

      How will a world police force bring about peace? Yes, I understand Teddy Roosevelt’s old famous quote, “Walk softly, but carry a big stick,” quite well, but I‘m pretty sure that he didn’t mean that we should look for reasons to start unjustified wars, which is sort of like what we’re doing nowadays. Maybe this YouTube video might help you to analyze our predicament a bit more clearly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivcsZ38KMUU&list=FLX1SNki4NFW53zsoQ4wtQaw&index=101

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:33pm

      War — turn the tables for a COMMON SENSE view:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHrkc6EB6h0

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    • LB
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 5:01pm

      he’s not promoting war, just being prepared for war. There is a big difference. We need to show the world who is #1.

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    • READRIGHTHERE
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:09pm

      Do you people not read, listen, or process information correctly? There are whole groups of people and even entire nations bent on giving the US a lesson via bloodshed and lots of it. For some, need I spell I-R-A-N for you, it is their core religious belief that we need to be converted or eradicated. Does that notion sink in or not? Our attitude towards others is “Play well with the others or we will take away your ball and kick you out of the yard.“ Their attitude is ”You must die.” Hello?

      The Soviet Union, the “Evil Empire,” collapsed without a shot fired because we had a bigger stick, and we had someone in office who was clearly not afraid to wield it. What Romney is proposing isn’t more war, it is a huge brick wall, that says messing with the Giant, and the Giant’s friends for that matter, is simply not worth it. It is the only way to keep morons, egomaniacs, and despots in check. And if they are of the ilk that place no value on their own existence we will be prepared to meet their attempts at martyrdom with assistance. Even when you can clearly argue that the US has made strategic mistakes, has acted with malice, or has been led by corrupt individuals, you cannot make the argument that there is a better choice elsewhere. (BTW, if you feel that way or in some way agree that we are the Great Devil and deserve the ultimate punishment, then please act on the impulse and kindly relocate and flock together with birds of the same feather. Just saying…)

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:01pm

      @ReadRightHere

      “…Need I spell I-R-A-N for you, it is their core religious belief that we need to be converted or eradicated.”

      Yes, I‘m fully aware of how grueling Iran’s religious practices are, but unless Iran attacks us directly, we have no justification of waging war against her. In addition to that, it would be seriously imprudent to intrude in Iran’s religious and/or political affairs. It REALLY is that simple.

      “What Romney is proposing isn’t more war, it is a huge brick wall…”

      Sorry to burst your bubble, but shooting aimlessly at and dropping bombs on innocent civilians in other countries is in NO way equivalent to using “a huge brick wall,” that is exercising unprovoked and unjustifiable warfare, which goes against the Constitution. If we really want to make use of a brick wall, we would be bringing our military back home to defend our unsecured borders.

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    • READRIGHTHERE
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 1:02am

      You clearly did not listen to what Romney said. Actual military action is his last resort, as it should be, bolstering numbers increases our presence, that is not same as actually dropping bombs on innocent civilians. The “enemy” are still proclaiming Jihad, they attack Americans when ever they get the chance, are supported in their efforts by Iran and other sympathetic governments, and as an active enemy of the state we must root them out. We must respond, we tried ignoring them and now we have immense pools of falling water where the Trade Center once stood.

      We cannot be Pacifists in the war on Terror. I want every would-be martyr and every would-be Jihadist to fear reprisal, to constantly be looking over their shoulder, to daily worry that they may not be seeing things correctly, to daily doubt Allah’s loyalties to their cause, to worry there may not be even one virgin as a reward, to grow tired of defeat and loss, until they submit to reality and instead seek a peaceful coexistance and a re-reading of the Koran.

      They will not stop if we retreat. They will not stop if we just simply keep to ourselves. The Soviets did not cave until convinced we had acquired the upper hand (SDI), then and only then, when they feared no possible way of winning did they obtain a desire to play a different game. We have to exert pressure (not the same as firing even a hand gun) until they cry uncle, then we can show that friendship with us is a much better option.

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  • Liberal Basher
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:22am

    So tired of these religious freaks. This is why I will NEVER vote Republican. All these bible thumpers are an embarrassment. At least Ron Paul doesn’t go around blathering all this god BS. Atheist Conservatism all the way.

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:52am

      “endowed by their Creator…”

      Was that just religious jargin? “god BS”?

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    • This_Individual
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:59am

      Most of us who are of the same mindset of Dr. Paul, are not in the business of proslytizing. His being Christian, and my being a polytheist do not divide the love we have for our country and the undertsanding of our constitution (which would include the individual freedom of these “Bible thumpers” to continue their thumping).

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:34pm

      and myself — a 60 year old Christian who dearly loves what the BAPTIST, Ron Paul endorses, especially PEACE.

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  • TheePolitinator
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:12am

    puppet puppet bilderburg selected, same ole puppet, did I mention puppet?

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    • Libertarian
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:25am

      What bothers me is that candidates use God to get votes.

      My guess is the Lord would overturn their tables of campaign buttons, T-shirts and bumper stickers.

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  • MARCH4HIM
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:06am

    Sit down Mit… Its was you and your buddy Maverick…..that half the people voted fer Obama. “I didn’t”
    I dont blame people …,It was a…. lose …lose

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  • Darren
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:51pm

    “While he served as a Mormon missionary in France more than four decades ago, Romney has limited foreign policy experience.”

    While ui do not see how serving an LDS mission abroad (in France) gives one ‘foreign policy experience’ at all, it does give one a rich foreign experience whch may be invaluable in creating foreign policy. Is that along the line of what Billy Hallowell meant?

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  • chicago76
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:34pm

    He is a politician. He says what he thinks will get him elected then he does what the money tells him to do. He is a chameleon. He is a politicians son who believes God has put him on this earth to be president. In other words he is American nobility and everyone came to America to get away from European nobility. The civil war was fought because the South was turning away from the republic and into a dictatorial and class dominated society. Romney is the figurehead, other than Obama, of the political class dictatorial society.

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  • Darren
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:28pm

    While I‘ve my own reservations against Romney here’s some things I range from highly to complete confident he’d do as president (and he’s ;likely to get the GOP nomination):

    1) Lower taxes
    2) Establish a budget
    3) Not mandate healthcare at the federal level
    4) Nominate a conservative judge for the Supreme Court. (I think this is often over looked. Ginsebur will likely retire during the next sitting president’s term. Replacing her with a constitutionalist will be a game changer on many different levels)
    5) Fight jihadists much more along the lines as we should

    Overall I think Mitt will make a good President. Absolutely better than Obama.

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    • chicago76
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:54pm

      So will he cut spending, NO. Will he cut benefits for the useless, NO, Will he stop illegal immigration,NO. Will he cut the regs, NO. He may not enforce them but he won’ t cut them. Which means when BHO II gets elected because MR screwed things up even more, Everything will just start up where BHO and MR left off. He has no will to change the system which means things will only get worse because the system is broken.

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    • TheePolitinator
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:13am

      Don’t fall for the romney rhetoric. hes a puppet, period.

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:49am

      Chicago;

      “So will he cut spending”

      Yes.

      “Will he cut benefits for the useless”

      Yes though I’m not so confident as to how deep those cuts will go.

      “Will he cut the regs”

      Absolutely yes.

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:53pm

      “Romney increased taxes AND spending AND long-term debt in MA.”

      Sso did Reagan as president of the United States but his net tax increases was smaller than his net tax cuts. His spending was an overall negative though I supported it morally (I was still too young to vote).

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  • familyofsix
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:59pm

    View the entire speech, it was just excellent. Mitt Romney demonstrated with clarity why he’ll be a great President. This guy is a leader…got my vote.

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    • HappyStretchedThin
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:27pm

      Mitt’s got issues, but one of them is NOT ability to lead. You can take issue with the direction of his leadership, but on foreign policy it’s spot on. This speech is another nail in the coffin of the Paulistinian camp, though. The otherwise wonderful libertarians among us should take a good listen: of course we shouldn’t use our power, blood and treasure for attempting to fix everything wrong with the world, but we DO have the power to affect change for the better, and sitting on our hands while the rest of the world decays around us is immoral.

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    • TheVoice1
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 1:39am

      We wont have to worry about him bowing to a Muslim king like Obama did, or anyone else for that matter. Good speech and good start.

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:56pm

    Cain “do” in 2012.

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    • mascobe89
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:22pm

      Amen. But gosh…I really like Mitt too…ugh…what a good problem to have.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 7:19am

      Herman Cain said “Don’t blame the big banks. Don’t blame Wall Street.”
      Cain quoted the Declaration of Independence and claimed it was the Constitution.
      Cain said 5/21/11 “Don’t raise debt ceiling.” On 5/22/11 “We must raise the debt ceiling”
      Cain said “Afro-Americans have been brain washed.” and talks race more than politics.
      Cain agreed with Paul on assassinating al-alwaki (and flip-flopped)
      Cain said he wouldn’t hire a Muslin (and flip-flopped)
      Cain said “I don’t know much about foreign policy, but I can learn.”

      GREAT VIDEO
      IF THE US WERE A MUSLIM NATION:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Siyb8MYRjXs

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  • teapartyconservatism
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:55pm

    Public officials, candidates and the media must address Obama’s ineligibility or be dismissed as untrustworthy!

    Constitution, Art. 2, Sec. 1, “No person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible … .”

    Exempting a “citizen” from being a “natural born citizen” proves they aren’t equal, or no exemption was needed. Being not less than nor equal, a NBC must be more than the minimum requisite for citizenship then, which was US birth to a US citizen parent. Only US birth to US citizen parents (plural) is greater, thus defining a natural born citizen.[1]

    The Supreme Court agreed in Minor v. Happersett, 1874. “The Court held that Minor was a member of the “class” of persons who were natural born citizens. They defined this class as those born in the US to “parents” (plural) who were citizens.” – Leo Donofrio, JD.

    Even if born in HI, Obama is not a natural born citizen! His Kenyan father precludes eligibility.

    Usurpers are arrested, not impeached. Obama must be prosecuted for using an alleged fraudulent social security number and birth certificate in usurping the Presidency! Then every law, executive order and appointment Obama inflicted on us is invalidated.

    Please petition your Sheriff and others to investigate Obama now!

    1. TPC, “Obama is Not an Eligible Natural Born Citizen,” http://teapartyconservatism.blogspot.com (8/18/2011).

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:06pm

      Shut up with this already.

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    • mascobe89
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:25pm

      Give it up. People like you are giving the rest of us a bad name. Let’s not stoop to the level of the progressives. Believe me, Obama can be discredited based on his merits, not just some speculation that has already been dis-proven. Argue with substance.

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    • Chet Hempstead
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:03am

      TeapartyConman, this story barely even mentions Obama, but I guess no excuse is to flimsy for you to keep trying to push the same old stupid misinformation. These poor people must be getting as tired of reading my reasoned rebuttal as they are of seeing your insane drivel, so this time I will leave it to the curious to do their own homework, and learn for themselves that Minor v. Happersett was never intended to be a binding precedent defining natural born citizen.

      But I still have to ask, why do you always tell everyone to petition their sheriff, anyway? Even someone with your obvious lack of legal knowledge should realize this would be way beyond the jurisdiction of a county law enforcement official.

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    • teapartyconservatism
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 12:52am

      @ Darren

      So much for the Constitution eh? That’s surprising given the considerable amount of proselytizing here at this site. Please extend the same courtesy for others to similarly exercise their right to free speech.

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    • teapartyconservatism
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 1:02am

      @ mascobe89

      Thank you for your reply.

      Now here’s mine.

      My intent here is not to argue but rather to offer informative pertinent commentary. Please feel free to support your statements with some “substance” if you would be so kind. What “speculation” are you referring to and how has it been “dis-proven” already?

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    • teapartyconservatism
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 1:03am

      @ Chet Hemphead

      You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting. In what world could you possibly justify such lies? Begone, foul Obot. Your very name screams treason and ignorance.

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    • Chet Hempstead
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 4:01am

      Treason, wow! The last I checked treason was a crime that consisted only in levying war against the United States or giving aid and comfort to its enemies, and is punishable by death. Do you really think that I deserve to be executed for not agreeing with your crackpot misreading of the law? Is it just me you want to kill, or do you intend to purge the nation of everyone who is literate enough to read a court decision and see that you are wrong? Are you proposing that all of the nation’s judges and Congressmen be taken out and shot for their part in the war against your delusions? What would be the legal mechanism for finding guilty of treason every single person in the country who has the authority to declare somebody guilty of treason? Heck, even most birthers know you’re wrong! What are you going to do about them, the people who reject all evidence that the President was born here, no matter how solid, and embrace all claims to have found evidence that he wasn’t, no matter how flimsy, because even they have enough understanding of the basics of American law to realize that only that could really legally disqualify him? Are you planning to have all of them killed, too?

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  • Tired of Code Names
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:55pm

    Words are just words. Actions are telling to folks who look. Romney is an insider and a RINO. I personally like Cain. Not sure if he’s up for the job. Look at the actions Obama took after his first real military briefing and the things that are coming. I don’t know if Obama is really trying to dismantle this country. He just wants to change things to his liking based upon his experiences and fancies the socialist european model. He didn’t change his hope and change rhetoric, but, he kept all of the Bush defense policies in place. Bet he hated to do it, but, really had no choice after the security briefing. Romney would certainly be better than Obama, but, seriously, is he the best choice we have?

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  • RepubliCorp
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:50pm

    Romney=Plastic I just don’t trust this guy

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    • familyofsix
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:15pm

      Based on what…rhetoric that you keep hearing from the Romney haters from the past 5 years? Time to let those labels go and learn about him for yourself. I’m very impressed with him, he will be powerful and effective leader and actually has the skill to get this country back on track. Folks need to put their dogma aside, we can’t afford to lose this time. Romney can take out Obama with ease in a National election, plus the data shows he’ll pull most all of the Independent votes that are critical to a win. Realistically now, who else can do that?

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    • chicago76
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:42pm

      Romney is a member of the political class. That is why you don’t and should not trust him. The political class is anti-American. It is totally for itself and power and will try to destroy all those who oppose it or try to take its power away. The political class sees its power not in the people but in rule over the bureaucracy. The political class will not voluntarily give up that power. Destruction of the political class power and the bureaucrats power is the only thing that will save our country.

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    • ROMNEY2012
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:41pm

      Is anyone here an investor? When you invest, you must perform “Due Diligence” which means = DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!

      The biggest problem with American politics is that very few voters perform any due diligence. They say uneducated things like “Romneys a RINO” or “Romney is fake” or “Romney is a flip-flopper” without having any factual basis for their absurd claims.

      Mitt Romney is a man of great character and distinction. He has a record of accomplishment, leadership, and achievement unmatched by any candidate in the race yet many of you dismiss him because of ignorance.

      Mitt Romney is a strong conservative who will lead this nation into a bright economic and diplomatic future.

      The Liberals wanted a Messiah and look what we got! We elected a Marxist because there was no due diligence done by the mass electorate.

      Now there are many Conservatives who want their own Messiah.

      Please people wake up!

      We don’t need another Messiah. We need a REAL PROVEN LEADER!

      If you want America to remain the greatest nation on earth, vote for Mitt Romney.

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  • momprayn
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:43pm

    Agree about us being the leader, Mitt; however, how does that fit with your Mormonism? As far as I know (maybe wrong?) – they are Pacifists – against killing/violence/wars ? Ok if you’re not the one doing it? Just ordering? Reminds me of the Muslims who say they‘re peaceful and don’t believe in that stuff in the Koran about killing the infidels…..or the Catholics who are prochoice and get divorced, remarried, etc…..or the “Christians” who don’t believe in the inerrantcy of the Bible, prochoice, etc. Somehow, it just lends to more doubts when added to the other flip flops such as abortion. Somehow, it just makes me not trust people like that.

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    • abbygirl1994
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:53pm

      How about you get of the religion thing.. only a moron would attack anyones religion.. do we attack them if they are Catholic.. or Protestant.. or Luthren.. grow up and try to get past your hatred.. or go and join the idiots on wall street..Its ignorance.. on your part,, you probably don’t have one iota of the LDS religion.. except something you read or heard from some misguided soul.. Do you know that Mormons are about the first responders to catastrophes all over the world.. they have great values and work ethics.. or sure we have our bad ones.. but you can bet if you ask any Mormon what they think of Harry Reid they will tell you.. please stop bashing the LDS religion.. Jesus said.. “judge ye not lest ye be judged”.. God help you!

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    • abbygirl1994
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:55pm

      And no.. we are not pacifist.. we are taught when war is right.. like when to protect our families, our homes our religion..

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    • City-zen
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:03pm

      Mormons are not pacifists. Period.

      Mormons will not instigate a fight but will never lie down in the face of evil. They are generally well armed though not fanatical. They are no more of a threat than the Care Bears but even a Care Bear is still a bear.

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:19pm

      momprayn;

      Mormons are not pacifists though they are a people who do seek peace. One of the best articles I have ever read about how one can be a peace seekr and still take up arms and fight in war was given by President Gordon B. Hinkley.

      http://lds.org/general-conference/2003/04/war-and-peace?lang=eng&query=war+peace

      Also, consider the doctrine: ” 10 And I did join my two thousand sons, (for they are worthy to be called sons) to the army of Antipus, in which strength Antipus did rejoice exceedingly; for behold, his army had been reduced by the Lamanites because their forces had slain a vast number of our men, for which cause we have to mourn.

      11 Nevertheless, we may console ourselves in this point, that they have died in the cause of their country and of their God, yea, and they are happy.” (Alma 56).

      The Book of Mormon is full of examples of valiante men of God fighting in open war and being blessed by God for their service.

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:22pm

      Abbygirl;

      Also, honoring the call to serve one’s country in the military is also a deeply embedded LDS Church standard.

      City-Zen;

      “They are no more of a threat than the Care Bears but even a Care Bear is still a bear.”

      LoL, that’s classic.

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    • HappyStretchedThin
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:37pm

      So you admit you don’t really know what they believe, and yet you publicly post that it’s just another example of his flipflops. Come on, Momprayn, us Blazers have to be better than that. Let’s base our opinions on facts, and understand things before we comment on them. My guess is you should look deeper into those flipflops too. Some might be genuine changes of heart rather than political calculations as you make them out to be.

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:07am

      Here are 9 flip flops. One is enough not to get my vote. 9 means I couldn’t trust him with anything. 

      I believe Mormons are to be honest to themselves and to others. So be honest on Romney’s flip flops. 

      -For cap n trade, now against it
      -Pro Choice, now Pro Life
      -Romneycare, now obamacare is wrong
      -For Auto Bailouts, then against it
      -For campaign spending limits, now against it
      -For Tarp and now against it
      -Against Captial gains tax cut, now for them
      -For stem cell research and now against it
      -For Amnesty, now against it.

      PROGRESSIVE

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    • READRIGHTHERE
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:08am

      There is a tremendous difference between pursuing an enemy who has attacked us and being an aggressor nation (read imperialist or crusader) pursuing interests in foreign fields using our treasure and blood and taking lives for the express purpose of financial gain. Even though the US has produced idiots in its past with ambitions not in line with the established morals of this country, by and large we have defended the helpless and rooted out evil where we have found it. Europe doesn’t speak only German, and the only land we asked for was enough to bury our best and brightest sacrificed on their soil.

      Being anti-muder or being against the unnecessary shedding of innocent blood (which is a tenent of the Mormon Faith and is/should be of every faith) is not the same as choosing not to defend our nation via our might and superior military presence, as was being espoused by candidate Romney in his speech. I see no hyprocisy in his stance on foreign policy or in his faith. I perceive you are splitting hairs and straining at gnats, I can only guess why but will not bother to post my opinion.

      We can pine for a person that perfectly tows the line of ideology or we can vote for a problem solver with conservative principles and a proven track record of turning refuse into gold. We can vote for someone with useful political and governing experience or we can choose someone who is all good ideas but no practical experience. Or we can have them both.

      Romney&Cain 2012

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    • ChristianLayman
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:11am

      or the Catholics who are prochoice and get divorced, remarried, etc…..or the “Christians” who don’t believe in the inerrantcy of the Bible, prochoice, etc.

      Two points: One, unless you are talking about Heterodox Catholics, it is against Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition and Magisterial teaching to support abortion, divorce of convenience, and remarriage unless you’ve been annulled. Two, change “Christians” to Protestants.

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:01am

      Okie;

      I‘m no expert on Romney’s issues so here goes as to what I do know at least something about.

      TARP was a bad idea. Romney supported original TARP and opposed all further TARP. This does not bode well with me for Romney.

      Romney’s always been consistant with healthcare. he supported it in his state and has ever since declared it a states issue which he is correct. The main point to me is that Romney will not use the federal government to mandate healthcare. In fact, he’ll repeal Obamacare right away.

      I do not recall him ever being for amnesty though I’m sure you do.

      I do not know much of the remaining issues at hand so I will not comment on them. But notice his change. It’s not towards Progressivism, it’s towards Conservatism.

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    • Libertarian
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:15am

      Okie just pointed out 9 Romney-flops and the zombies are still drooling about his brains.

      I just don’t get it. Is Romney that charismatic?

      Okie, keep up the good fight brother.

      Ron Paul 2012!

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    • louise
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 7:24am

      Okie,
      For the sake of our country, I hope that people will get past the love affair with the “external things”
      In Mitt’s case, his looks. He is a democrat-lite who is now trying to hitch a ride on the back of the Constitutionalists/tea-party all the way to Pennsylvania Ave.
      Frankly, he turns my stomach. For all the reasons you just listed.

      Most of the GOP candidates cannot even constitutionally articulate the difference between isolationist and non-interventionist.
      IMHO, If candidates cannot articulate their platform on all issues Constitutionally, they have no business asking for anyone’s vote.
      That is why there is only one man for the job. and this is LIBERTY’S moment. it Liberty that is at stake here.

      Ron Paul 2012

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:48am

      @Darren

      “In a November 2005 interview with the Boston Globe, he described an immigration overhaul advanced by John McCain as “reasonable.“ He now denounces it as an ”amnesty plan.” In December 2006, he signed an agreement authorizing state troopers to round up illegal immigrants.”

      If Mitt believes in Christ he will be honest on all his flip flops. As a believer in Christ myself I can not support someone who changes their mind every other day. My faith call those people liars or political opportunists and neither are to be trusted. Hope you are doing well. 

      @Libertarian

      I appreciate you much. I do have a question; can commerce be forced on State levels? Let me know your thoughts when you have time. Stay safe! 

      @Louise

      You hit the nail squarely. We have Romney who has flip flopped 9 times at least and he is considered to even run for President is insane. This is what happens from 100 years of brainwashing by Progressives on us all. I wish they would do a radio debate without tv. People then have to focus on the words and not the shiny politicians. Keep up the good fight. 

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:56pm

      “Ron Paul 2012!”

      LOL, speakng of zombies.

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:06pm

      Shaman;

      Yes, we were attacked by libya in the 1980s. Gaddafi offered government support to the terrorists who bombed the US embassy. Iraq under Huessein offered government support to terrorists and no doubt Iran does as well. Iran has also killed directly and indirectly US troops in Iraq. Iran also supports terrorist groups in Israel which wages wars against that nation. You’re naive to think we are not also on their list of targets or that Israel is an ally worthy of our support. Currently Pakistan harbours some of the most natorious Al-queda terrorists which attacked us. We’ve never attacked Pakistan but that is where our militant enemies against which we are at war with reside.

      Good luck supporting Ron Paul (I‘d be quite shocked if you didn’t).

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    • Darren
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:12pm

      Okie;

      If for whatever religious reasons you will not vote for or support Mitt Romney, then don’t. That doesn’t bother me in any way, shape, or form. But the fact of the matter is that if you or I had a perfect knowledge of our guilt then we’d be repenting daily or fear eternal condemnation. I too am reserved as to Romney’s sincerity in his changing positions. Not all come across as genuine but i can say that for many a politician so what I tend to do is to estimate my support for them, including casting my vote for them based on what I think they will currently *do* when in office. I’ve outlined what i think Romney would do as President and he does have my support and vote if he wins the nomination. Personally I like Cain the best but despite his surge in the polls, I do not think he’s going to win the nomination. If he did then I’d be very excited; but I just don‘t think that’s going to happen.

      Take care.

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:02pm

      @Darren

      Your logic is odd to say the least. Vote for who you wish, the truth is, no matter if you like it or not, truth is Romney changes his position for elections. Basically, he has no principle. Truthfully, Romeny lies, misleads, deceives. As believers in Christ we must be honest. I hope you choose to be honest about Romney in the future whether you vote for him or not. Just be honest about it. 

      If it is ok within your own integrity to vote for someone like that, your choice. Personally I can not for my faith says not to follow or support liars, deceivers, or misleaders. These people lead astray…..

      As for Cain, his platform is just as Progressive and we will continue down the same path we have been on. We will never change as long as we keep voting in the same type of people. Vote how you wish just don‘t complain when all doesn’t work out as they “said”. 

      I will be voting Ron Paul 2012 even if I must write in his name. My vote is my principle, my word. It is all we have. 

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    • TheVoice1
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 1:48am

      Darren were you the man that served in Iraq with Adam? If so deepest respect.

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  • marine249
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:40pm

    BETE
    don’t be to sure of yourself

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  • Bete Noire
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:34pm

    Cain‘s fall from the front will make Perry’s look like a mere stumble. We’re talking about leader of the free world people, Cain would make a good Sec. of Comm or maybe VP . Flavor of the month right now. The guy couldn’t find Afghanistan on a map.

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    • City-zen
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:16pm

      I disagree. Having listened to Cain I am very impressed with his bold confidence yet gentle honesty. Especially after hearing his latest interview (I don’t recall who with) he faced bold and insulting questions with firmness and integrity especially when the integrity of his father was questioned.

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  • manster35
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:31pm

    Mitt when you totally get rid of your Bush advisors and tell everyone how stupid your health care plan was and move hard to the right then I will give you a listen. Until that time. Shut up. You sound like BHO with a better hair cut.

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    • City-zen
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:54pm

      @Manster35

      Romney gave the people of his Dem state exactly what they wanted, socialist health care. He set it up in a way which was within the bounds of their state constitution and would be as successful as such a program could be. Romney left the job and the Dems took over the program and started making “progressive” changes which have burdened and will likely doom the program. The changes they made are not Romneys‘ work but progressives’ work. Romney has acknowledged that such a program would not succeed in other states nor would it succeed for the nation as a whole. Do not blame Romney for giving his people what they demanded to have. Far from the current President who does whatever he feels like regardless of up to 75% of the people demand that he not.

      I have reservations about all the candidates equally, including Romney, but honestly he has been highly succesfull in all his various ventures. He is very thorough and highly efficient at getting things done.

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    • chicago76
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:48pm

      Romney is BHO lite. He has nothing to say to any of us that matters. He said it all as governor of Massachusetts. Besides, what is it with these east coast leftist republican governors that makes them so attractive. What, they managed to get elected in a left wing state. Does that alone make them electable nationally. Sounds like more MSM bull to me.

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  • Marnin
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:23pm

    Romney has pushed back into the lead? I wonder if they looked at the poll showing cain up by 20% now…Shame Rubio has said he won’t accept VP if offered, he is the obvious choice. A lot of questions now as to who would fit well if Cain can keep the momentum going, since he is certainly the best person for the job.

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    • Chuck Stein
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:36am

      Sad. I had not heard that about Rubio. Allen West has left it open, though. Right?

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    • a capitalistpig
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 12:29am

      Rubio also supported instate-tuition for children of illegals in Florida while a state Senator,so did Bachmann in Minnesota(in fact she even voted for it)
      It would be hypocritical for Romney or Cain to appoint a VP that supported a law that they are currently bashing Perry for.
      Dont believe me,look it up.

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  • angry nerd
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:18pm

    Its amazing to me that when a politician says something that is so common sense..
    ITS BIG NEWS! Is this really news, is this what the media thinks will grab our attn.
    Most of America, minus the kid occupiers lol, already know this and we are waiting for
    someone to stand up and act like a man.
    And Jenny Lind is right, but Mitt has just bought himself a week before he has to spout some
    more common sense. Now he must appease the other side real quick.
    I wonder how many politicians are trying to gain ground on this occupy kid stuff.
    Burning the late night oil I bet.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:15pm

    Indeed this is the hour of the Restoration to carry the day, for the next several months, we will be caught in a storm and a quake across the nation and a massive upheval around the world.

    In the future for our generation, this shall be known of the Restorers and Refounders as THEIR FINEST HOUR.

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:12pm

    Good speech Mitt. But, unfortunately, you’re just not conservative enough for my taste. Yes, you’ve got the looks, the voice and the hair, but I‘m goin’ for that bald headed black guy whose got more courage in his little finger than most of the rest put together.

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    • I.Gaspar
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:17pm

      @Right:
      Ditto.
      Looks good, talks well….but he could survive in the democrat party.
      We need stronger, truer, and real Conservatives.
      Mr. Cain is starting to look like the real thing.

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    • nannyatnannydotgov
      Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:19pm

      Ditto!

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  • Jenny Lind
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 10:06pm

    That sounds reasonable-now keep talking about serious plans to get back to the founding fathers hopes for this coountry.

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  • louise
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:34pm

    Shanemmc,
    Great post! Mitt, along with a whole lot of other people misuse and confuse isolation and non-intervention. They also incorrectly paint Ron Paul as an isolationist.
    Folks is it up to YOU to educate YOURSELVES as to the difference.. And know what the Constitution has says about it so you can spot the liars.

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