As I think Barack Obama is destroying this country more effectively than Godzilla took out Tokyo I sat down to watch the debate the other night. As they came out I saw John Huntsman, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty, Rick Santorum, Herman Cain, Michelle Bachmann, and Mitt. I like some of them but I worry about their electoral chances. Others, I think could get elected but I don’t trust.
Immediately, I found myself running the names of those whom I wish were running like Chris Christie, Paul Ryan, Bobby Jindal, or Sarah Palin.
I couldn’t help but be reminded of the scene from Hoosiers where Coach Norman Dale played by the great Gene Hackman introduces his team to the students only to hear them all cheer “Jimmy! Jimmy!” for the star player who wasn’t going to play.
Hackman then returns to the microphone and says:
I would hope you support who we are, not who we are not.
These six individuals have made a choice to work, a choice to sacrifice, to put themselves on the line 23 nights in the next 4 months to represent you, this High School.
That kind of commitment and effort deserves and demands your respect.
This is your team.
After Perry today, maybe we’ll get some other candidates joining the team like Jimmy did in “Hoosiers.” But maybe not. And some of these candidates could do great things if given the chance. I guess I have to stop hoping for the perfect candidate. This is the team.
August 13, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Just like there is no perfect person there is also no perfect candidate. But anyone of the above would be better than Barack Obama.
August 13, 2011 at 1:44 pm
And if you think someone is the perfect candidate, you're probably deluded and brainwashed. Face it, anyone who runs for president is, first and foremost, A SUCCESSFUL POLITICIAN. The sort of normal person who has common sense, morals, and the ability to make tough decisions without worrying about how popular he is? He's not running– he's raising a family, running a business, on his parish council and working at the food pantry.
We will never get a politician who deserves the power we entrust in him. And that is why, instead, we hope for one who leans in the right direction and will listen when his constituents try to reach him…
Also, this is why politicians who want to limit the size and scope of the feds are great– because it's easier to influence state and local politicians (and keep tabs on them) than it is the national ones. When a race is decided by 43 votes, politicians are much more responsive to your requests…..
August 13, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Every single one of those candidates, with the exception of Ron Paul, is Business As Usual, a tool of the current elite-bankster controlled economy regime. Judge the fruit, look at their track record, who do they get their money from? BTW, Ron Paul gets more campaign contributions from active military than any other GOP candidate. Think those guys know what's going on? All we know is what the MSM tells us and what we can glean online. Electability depends a lot more on MSM engineering consensus and shady tricks with the process (like Nev. cancelling their state convention rather than accept the delegates going to RP). We do not deserve a man like RP but I'm praying for him. If Jesus were running I doubt he'd be "electable" either, but sometimes that takes care of itself when you do what is right.
August 13, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Santorum gave very good answers related to economics (when discussed with Bachmann on budget. She argues for not debt ceiling increase and he understande how freeze is the budge with social security) and to moral (when showed that states can not run away from the Christian moral that formed the US).
Santorum 2012.
August 13, 2011 at 2:18 pm
A totally awesome movie, by the way and based on a true story. Since we met at college in Indiana and the hubby is a native, this movie gets regular air time in our house.
August 13, 2011 at 3:28 pm
But, remember, Jimmy eventually joined. Just later. : )
August 13, 2011 at 5:19 pm
These are 'our' liars. They are the ones who say they believe as we do, but then do nothing when they are in power. How many 'pro-life' presidents have their been since 1972? Do you really think they can do nothing but try to get the Supreme Court to try and reverse itself?
If you want to send a message this election season, don't vote. If the Republican party fails against Obama (who is a complete idiot) Republicans will panic and perhaps actually do something we want.
Bush did the bailouts in 2008, so it isn't like they can claim we'd have more fiscal sanity with the Republicans- John McCain backed that crazy plan too. Obviously, the democrats are worse, but they are all part of the same plan.
Look at Congress, each member in a highly artificial district, not in any danger from anyone across the isle; no, a leftist member is afraid of someone who would appeal more to his leftist constituency, and the conservative member worries about someone who is more right. So, leftist members make a deal, you vote to raise the debt ceiling, we will all pretend not voting for the debt ceiling = default (it doesn't) and we'll call you tea party terrorists. The insults don't convert anybody, it just makes their individual constituencies more determines to vote for them. They are parasites cooperating to keep the host docile enough so they can all keep eating.
August 13, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Do you really think they can do nothing but try to get the Supreme Court to try and reverse itself?
Ummm, yes.
August 13, 2011 at 5:54 pm
SANTORUM 2012 He's the real deal. He has moral clarity, courage, depth, conviction, and understanding. The others don't even come close.
August 13, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Maybe it's because I'm in a pro-life state, but I think a republican WOULD be better than Obama. Why?
1. He wouldn't persecute states that tried to defund abortion providers. He'd just leave us alone.
2. If he was libertarian leaning, he could encourage all SORTS of things to be handled at the state level. Sure, that would stink for NY and CA Catholics, but for Indiana? It would be great!
3. If he encouraged less regulation and less taxation, it would be a step in the direction of a weaker Federal govt. That would mean that when Dems took things back, they wouldn't have the power to enact utopian, anti-christian schemes like the BC for everyone!! one, which may actually drive our very good Franciscan hospital chain out of business since they refuse to compromise when it comes to Church teachings….
August 13, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Well said. This is our team. They'll scrap with each other for a year, and then they'll stand together.
August 13, 2011 at 9:43 pm
I agree. They've laid themselves out there to be analyzed and criticized, along with their families. Who would want to do this in today's news climate? Apparently Palin and the others have their fill, and I respect that. I think the way they are treating Michele Bachmann is plain shameful. I hope she hangs in there. Great movie, Hoosiers.
August 14, 2011 at 12:10 am
Yeah!!!
Santorum 2012.
He lined up in the fourth place in Iowa. Ron Paul is just too stupid to be nominated, Pawlenty was detroyed by Bachmann, then we can say that Santorum reached the second place.
Go Santorum 2012.
August 14, 2011 at 12:38 am
Bachman #1, is an acceptable candidate. Santorum #4 and Cain #5 are in a healthy position and could easily surpass others. They are really gaining recognition.
Mc Cotter, Last of those registered, needs money, and everyone who wants a good candidate that can be trusted should check out http://www.mccotter2012. Look at his videos, red-eye appearances on Fox, etc. He's Santorum with a dryer wit.
These are just the cast calls, and open try-outs. This is not our team, yet!
Ranting Catholic Mom
August 14, 2011 at 2:16 am
I think it will come down to Romney, Bachman and Perry-though I can't see the GOP giving Bachman the nomination.
August 14, 2011 at 2:32 am
What about the unjust(according to Catholic teaching) and illegal (according to the U.S. Constitution) wars that every candidate (except for Ron Paul) supports?
August 14, 2011 at 1:27 pm
What about the unjust(according to Catholic teaching) and illegal (according to the U.S. Constitution)
Well, since they are neither unjust (unless you're mistaking Vox Nova for the Magisterium) or illegal, you're going to have to try again.
August 14, 2011 at 11:49 pm
Concerning your wish list, I would add Bob McDonnel and Eric Cantor of Virginia, and nix Palin.
It would be political suicide for the entire GOP if Palin even ever approaches a federal election again. If McCain and his staff hadn't picked her to try and attract anti-Obama Hillary Clinton supporters, he might just be president today.
She's a sideshow novelty of a politician, with little political telent, intellect, or integrity. And a horrible face for the party.
August 15, 2011 at 3:59 am
If McCain and his staff hadn't picked her to try and attract anti-Obama Hillary Clinton supporters, he might just be president today.
I had to chuckle at this. Seriously, there is no retort to this particular comment except howls of laughter. That there might be a person walking the Esrth who thinks this might be true is just . . . I am sorry. I need to catch my breath.
August 15, 2011 at 1:25 pm
If Palin hadn't been on the ticket I would not have voted for McCain. In talking to people at various political events many more said the same thing. McCain would have only gotten 20-30% if it wasn't for Palin. I think some people are afraid of politicians who say what they mean, and mean what the say.