McCain

427 S/O · #1 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 08:17 AM

He definitely got an ear full from America when the 'immigration bill' was introduced, and so did all our senators/congressmen. Should he be the nominee, he will find out real fast what conservative America wants. I'm concerned but I'll vote for him.

VRM · #2 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 08:42 AM

I'm still going to write in Ron Paul. He is the only one who consistently votes for small government and small taxes. I also think he is the only one who even has an iota of understanding of what the Constitution says. Everybody else is running to further their own (and their special interest groups) agenda.

The thing I don't get is that many of you are claiming to be in favour of small government, small taxes, and personal freedom, but you all seem to want to vote for people who will not be promoting any of that.

Steve

Ron61 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 08:52 AM

Steve,

I like what Ron Paul has promoted, but who is to say that if he were elected he wouldn't turn into the same type the rest have. Remember, we have had people run and get elected based on that idea and the first thing they do is forget all about it. Crap, our darn Govt. is so big now they outnumber the people. Get rid of all the Congressional aides, no congressman needs 21 of them, and then get a whole new bunch in Congress along with the White House. And put term limits on Congress. Remember, no matter who is President they can't do anything unless the Fat Crooks in Congress go along with it.

Ron

VRM · #4 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 09:03 AM

Ron,
It is certainly possible that he could turn in to the same type as the others, but he has spent many years in Congress and he has not yet. Besides - the others are already there so there is no point in voting for any of them.

I agree - any President is going to be stuck with a pathetic Congress.

Steve

VRM · #5 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 09:36 AM

Mike,
Our government is 'by the people'. If the people want it to shrink, then they are the ones who have the power to do it.

Regarding judges - MA had that problem recently. Everybody accused the MA Supremes of being activists and changing the will of the people regarding gay marriage. The MA Constitution does not allow for any discrimination based on sex, so they had no choice. The voters are allowed to change it, but in order to do so they also have to allow discrimination based on sex. Having more personal freedom and responsibility is what this country is founded upon.

Regarding defense - Ron Paul wants to secure our borders and has an 'America First' defense policy.

Steve

bomelia · #6 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by VRM

The thing I don't get is that many of you are claiming to be in favour of small government, small taxes, and personal freedom, but you all seem to want to vote for people who will not be promoting any of that.

Steve

That is because there are OTHER issues that are important to me.

Your issues are a siren call. Never will happen. The reduction in personal freedom comes as a result of the increase of taxes which therefore help government grow. When have you EVER seen government shrink? Does this bother me? Yes. Do shorter days in the winter bother me? Yes. Can I do anything about it? No. So, go ahead and write Paul's name on your ballot. Pi$$ straight into the wind. One of my biggest concerns is national defense (security) and constructionist judges on the bench (all levels). That is what guides my decisions.

What guides your decisions? Only you can say, but I think you did say.

Mike