tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post8197581156771282193..comments2024-01-15T20:15:13.053-08:00Comments on Saberpoint: The Republican Field of Candidates: My EvaluationStogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852841950131130696noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-72720733083656424532012-01-06T21:03:44.910-08:002012-01-06T21:03:44.910-08:00pjm, back in the 1970's I helped man the GOP p...pjm, back in the 1970's I helped man the GOP phone banks in Phoenix, Arizona. I met Barry Goldwater in person and shook his hand - he was wearing black cowboy boots under his gray business suit. <br /><br />Yes, California is too remote from all of the political action in the east, and that is too bad. I'd like to be more involved.<br /><br />I agree about Santorum's social conservatism.Stogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852841950131130696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-62791928341761012422012-01-06T20:45:58.674-08:002012-01-06T20:45:58.674-08:00Was just watching a Washington Week in Review on P...Was just watching a Washington Week in Review on PBS... they spoke of the advantage that Romney has with his organization. He is much more established with phone banks, canvassers, volunteers etc. But then they mentioned that Obama has 20 election offices in New Hampshire, compared to Romney's 8 offices. <br /><br />That was a big part of Obama's win in 2008. My GF volunteered for Obama in Carson City, NV. The organization that they had set up was quite impressive. They were out knocking on doors and calling everyday... making sure their constituents got out to vote etc. They had this going on for months before the election.... and she was their the last 3 weeks. Not until the final week did they run into anyone from McCains camp. And Nevada was a toss up State. <br /><br />Stogie, being that we are from California we don't see much of this jockeying in the Presidential Election because California is really never in play.... the candidates come to California to get money... that is about it. :) But it's a key part of a successful campaign. When I was in College I volunteered for the Ross Perot Campaign... it was an interesting experience.pjmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-18367246202106070102012-01-06T19:50:33.752-08:002012-01-06T19:50:33.752-08:00I was impressed with Santorums Iowa Speech. http:...I was impressed with Santorums Iowa Speech. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgXDOSLZZdg<br /><br />He talks about doing away with Corporate Income Taxes on Manufacturers..... try to get our manufacturing base going again. I'm a big proponent of this.... and quite honestly doing away with the Corporate Income Tax all together. It brings in 5% of the budget.... but companies spend millions to avoid taxes. Lets create a situation where Global Companies want to move jobs to the US because of Tax Benefits. Get back the money that is sitting outside the US because US companies don't want to deal with the tax consequence. But at the same time do away with Gov't Subsidies to Corporations. It would be a net gain... and a job creator. <br /><br />He is too much of a Social Conservative for me... but now that I know he is a Catholic, I am more comfortable with his views. That sounds strange... but it's a comfort and trust thing. <br /><br />I don't like Romney at all... the guy bothers me. The way he stares during the debates. He is so smug. <br /><br />Perry I find amusing. I like his self deprecating humor; but I don't see him as President. And quite honestly his job creation numbers are BS. Texas has benefited from the Oil Boom.... and a large number of the jobs are low wage service oriented jobs. Plus he is dead in the water.pjmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-32421983048323308902012-01-06T14:20:56.161-08:002012-01-06T14:20:56.161-08:00stogie,
if you accept the separation of powers bet...stogie,<br />if you accept the separation of powers between State government and federal government then you cannot judge any of the candidates past history as governor of a State as determinate of how they would govern as president. <br /><br />what you need to do is find out if they recognize the different roles that each office has in the governing of this nation and if they would place that restriction on themselves if elected.The Griperhttp://griper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-40047760324278173622012-01-06T11:14:50.511-08:002012-01-06T11:14:50.511-08:00David, I like Paul's stance on economic issues...David, I like Paul's stance on economic issues, but do not agree with his isolationist foreign policy. Whereas we should not be "nation building" and trying to turn barbarians into republicans, there are times when intervention is necessary to protect our legitimate interests and our democratic friends.<br /><br />If I were elected president, I would consider making Ron Paul Secretary of the Treasury.Stogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852841950131130696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-14786654042876481552012-01-06T10:46:41.138-08:002012-01-06T10:46:41.138-08:00This is a difficult field to chose from. I really ...This is a difficult field to chose from. I really would like to see someone like Paul win, but doubt that the American people are intelligent enough for that. Many that I know in Texas don't care for Perry, especially after his immunization order. That was fairly tyrannical. He seems like a nut when in front of the camera. As to Santorum, I am afraid of the guy. Much of our freedom has been lost secondary to religous movements. I am afraid Santorum would institute such an agenda and thus get the government more into our lives. Romney might be easier to control. Newt is a communist.david7134https://www.blogger.com/profile/09312542857203326560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-39546564903696355162012-01-06T10:13:11.468-08:002012-01-06T10:13:11.468-08:00Randy, I feel the same way.Randy, I feel the same way.Stogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852841950131130696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-11484685536339575852012-01-06T10:12:22.448-08:002012-01-06T10:12:22.448-08:00AOW, looking forward to it. Romney has conviction...AOW, looking forward to it. Romney has convictions?Stogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852841950131130696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-11941318892209424822012-01-06T08:57:37.346-08:002012-01-06T08:57:37.346-08:00The first two I will hold my bloody nose and vote ...The first two I will hold my bloody nose and vote for if it comes to that. I am still am a Perry fan, but Santorum would be a good Pres too.Randy-ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374141045770199773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117033.post-59987037150842572672012-01-06T07:34:26.037-08:002012-01-06T07:34:26.037-08:00Interesting evaluation.
You'll be interested ...Interesting evaluation.<br /><br />You'll be interested in my brief post next week: "Mitt Romney's Convictions."<br /><br />I'll put a link to this post of yours at the bottom of my post.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.com