chipwhich Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Newt hands down is the only qualified candidate in the field. That said, he doesn't have a chance. The american public would rather put the 7 dwarfs forward with little understanding of washington politics than the one guy who actually knows how everything works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Zoony , our eight graders could kick your ass....academically and otherwise Yeah, but aren't your eighth graders 18? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Newt is becoming Gore without the charming outgoing personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Funny that the largest applause of the night was for all the executions in Texas. Ron White would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Yeah, but aren't your eighth graders 18? Shh...that's why the drop out rate is so high.....and we have the death penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 We can also judge spineless ******* (cats) the same way. By the way they're written? Come on, zoon, that doesn't even make sense. :pfft: Didn't have the chance to watch, will have to DVR the replay and watch later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I would typically argue with you about calling a GOPer stupid as a debate tactic.Howver. I agree with you. Ive been talking with my old college advisor all night (a current conservative columnist and prof at a major U) and in his words- Rick Perry is a blithering blathering idiot. Perry V Obama would be the worst moment in US history. As a traditional republican who is more of a democrat these days, there were three candidates up there tonight who could win my vote. Gingrich romney and huntsman. How far gone is the republican party when two mormons and Newt Gingrich are the reasonable ones?v lol. Srsly though, I really enjoy listening to Gingrich, always have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Uncanny :ols: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfan7224 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Rick Perry is a certified moron. No really. He's straight stupid. The fact this moron could win an election says a lot about Texas. Probably directly related to that state's education statistics. The more Perry talks the more his numbers will plummet. Rick Santorum just looks lost. Cain is going to be the Vp nominee. If the republicans are smart. So he probably won't be. Michelle Bachmann offers absolutely nothing. Zilch. She is a chatty Cathy doll who only knows how to say "obamacare" over and over. Mitt romney did well. He is the most presidential. I think this nomination is his to lose. Huntsman is the smartest of the bunch and by far the most qualified. Not sure if he can win the nomination. Newt Gingrich should not be underestimated. He ran away with this debate tonight. He will probably win every debate he participates in. If he can get organized he could make this interesting. Agreed with everything you said. I've been a Romney guy since '08. I'd love a Romney/Cain ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Sounds like this was a lot of fun : ) The real question is: knowing what we know, what are the chances we still end up with a Perry/Bachman type ticket running against Obama/Biden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'm not a big fan of the flat tax, though I do think the US tax system needs a MASSIVE over haul, but as a whole, I think Huntsman is the person I'd be most likely to vote for. I love his stand on pledges and also think he has a point about the fortress mentality in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I want 10 Cent a gallon gas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I want 10 Cent a gallon gas! I can offer penny gas. Gold plated pennies worth four dollars. Really though, nevermind that Ron Paul is wrong about everything.... Who looks at him and says "yah he could lead the free world!". I think it speaks to the extreme naievity of his supporters. Which dovetails nicely with the propensity to buy libertarian ideals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Redskin Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Gingrich is one really sharp guy, but he doesn't stand a chance. His campaign is a mess, he has tons of baggage, and he comes off as a prick (which doesn't bother me, but it will bother a lot of other folks). Huntsman is also very bright, has a spectacular record in both the private and public sectors, and isn't a ***** to party politics. But he doesn't walk and talk like a President. I like him a lot and would consider voting for him ... which likely means he doesn't have a chance of getting the nomination. Bachmann, Santorum, and Cain don't have a snowball's chance in hell. Romney is a sharp guy, but is a spineless turd. Romney got exposure tonight .... and got exposed as a somewhat dim fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I can offer penny gas. Gold plated pennies worth four dollars. Really though, nevermind that Ron Paul is wrong about everything.... Who looks at him and says "yah he could lead the free world!". I think it speaks to the extreme naievity of his supporters. Which dovetails nicely with the propensity to buy libertarian ideals 38! He lasted 38 posts before he couldn't hold it in anymore! Everyone who took the under on 47 1/2, come get your winnings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Direction Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 As a traditional republican who is more of a democrat these days, there were three candidates up there tonight who could win my vote. Gingrich romney and huntsman. How far gone is the republican party when two mormons and Newt Gingrich are the reasonable ones?v lol. Srsly though, I really enjoy listening to Gingrich, always have. I agree with this post! Romney is much more impressive to me right now than he was in 2008 (when I wanted Rudy). Huntsman came across much better tonight than the last time I saw him. Impressive guy. Newt is excellent in this setting, but he's a little fast and loose with some of his big numbers. I don't know for a fact, but I suspect his energy diatribe tonight isn't fully supported by facts. Perry doesn't seem to be his own best advocate. He's unpolished in this setting. Over a long campaign, I think he'll be diminished. His depth on a number of issues wasn't impressive. Bachman is prone to genuine misstatements. (e.g., raise taxes 3 cents, cut taxes 1 cent, she meant to say spending) Not overly impressive to me. Cain is a valuable participant, but doesn't stand a chance. Paul can't stay on point. Another valuable guy to a debate, but much like Kucinich, not a viable candidate for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I want 10 Cent a gallon gas! Weren't ya listening?...ya got 10 cent gas now Madison....I'd go for a Perry/Huntsman ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Paul gets credit for one thing. He was the only one to take on the Reagan myth vs the Reagan reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Direction Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Romney got exposure tonight .... and got exposed as a somewhat dim fellow. Care to elaborate? I thought he was as impressive tonight as I've ever seen him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhqofb5 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Surprised to say that Newt sounded more reasonable (or more convincing/articulate) than any candidate up there tonight. Too bad he's not "likeable" enough to actually be a viable candidate, and his ship seems to have sailed sometime back in the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 I had to step away and couldn't watch the rest of the debate; so I taped it. Watching it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Redskin Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Care to elaborate? I thought he was as impressive tonight as I've ever seen him. I meant Perry, not Romney. Does anyone have a spare napkin? I seem to have egg all over my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Did we watch the same debate? drunkblogging....don't leave home w/o it http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/drunkblogging-the-gop-presidential-debate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I would vote for Newt or Huntsman. Maybe Romney. Perry reminds me too much of W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I would vote for Newt The same Newt who said that the president may hold a "Kenyan, anti-colonial worldview". :doh: Edit: I have no clue what that means but Newt said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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