Picking Up the Pieces

With Amnesty John in the lead for the Republican nomination, a lot of good conservatives are asking…What do we do now?

Many people have said they are sitting out the election. In their mind, a vote for Amnesty John is unthinkable. Because he has betrayed the conservative movement so many times, voting for him would be rewarding him.

There is also another line of thinking. This one goes something like this….. We either don’t vote or vote for the liberal. When they get elected and screw up the country and people see liberals true colors, we can elect a conservative who will set everything to rights.

There are two flaws to these lines of thinking. First, I don’t think voting for Amnesty John is rewarding him. Rather, it is voting for the lesser of two evils. We had a chance to voice our concern during the primary and we failed. You can blame a lot of things (Lord knows there is enough blame to go around) but what’s done is done. We now must vote for the most agreeable of the two choices.

Second, not voting or voting for the Democrat may hand the election over to the other side. What in the heck do you think a liberal like Hillary or Obama will do to our country? Do you think the damage done can be erased in four years after a conservative wins the election? (Provided they do) Remember folks what the stakes are. A liberal in the White House will hand the Supreme Court to the liberals. It will be the 60’s Warren court all over again. You can bet we will see more activist rulings from judges who think the Constitution is a “living document” By the time they’re done, the only people with rights will be terrorists and criminals. There is also the “Fairness Doctrine” If you think a liberal president won’t push for passage you must still believe in Santa Claus. If it's challenged, how do you think a liberal judge, nominated by a liberal, will rule? Can you imagine a Commander in Chief Hillary? (or Obama) What do you think he/she will do to our effort to defeat radical Islam? Both have stated they want troops out of Iraq ASAP. Yeah, that will send a message to our enemies. Sad to say, it will be the wrong one. Can you say Vietnam redo?

I’ve never been one to sit out a vote. I take my Constitutional rights VERY seriously. Many Americans, including, soldiers and minorities, paid a high price (some dying) so we can vote. . What would Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony and the many war vets think about this misguided thinking?

I think it’s time for conservatives to get back in the game of educating the American people. Why are our ides better than liberals? Once we educate the masses, I’m confident we will prevail. Conservatism just makes too much darn sense. Plus not giving a rip what the media thinks of us will help us too.

Once we educate, it’s time to hold Amnesty John’s and the rest of our elected officials feet to the fire. Remember, and this was brought up on KFAQ, Bush wanted amnesty for illegal aliens. Because of the national outcry, amnesty was stopped dead in its tracks. Let Amnesty John feel the heat; once he does, he may have a bona fide Come to Jesus moment.

I understand people’s anger and frustration at our Republican leaders. Believe me, I do, but the solution is not to chicken out of voting or voting for somebody we all know will do worse than Amnesty John.

I thought it was the liberals who wanted to cut and run?

I Voted

Though it looks like Amnesty John won Oklahoma.

Although Amnesty John took several states, Huckabee isn't going down without a fight. He has secured several states including Alabama, Arkansas, West Virginia, and I think Tennessee just to name a few.

Romney won some states too including Massachusetts and Utah. These lists aren't exaustive, just showing not every state is going to Amnesty John.

Last time I checked, Huckabee was winning in MO. That race is still pretty close so all bets are off.

Let's hope Amnesty John is stopped in his tracks before the nomination. I really don't want to have to vote for the lesser of two evils. (OK, I will be doing that anyway, but the others are much better than McCain)

Update: Fox 23 news just called Oklahoma for Amnesty John. He took 37% of the vote. One simple observation. That isn't anywhere near a majority. Even if you factor voters uniting behind one canidate, can Amnesty John unite the conservative base?

We'll know more when results from the western states come in.

Super Tuesday

Be sure to go vote tomorrow for your choice for the presidental nomination. If you're a Republican, and don't want the nomination to go to Amnesty John, PLEASE vote.

I'm hoping Amnesty John doesn't win, but if he does, I'll vote for him over Barack or Hillary; he is a better candidate, not by much, but better none the less.

Let's keep him from getting the nomination by voting against amnesty, ripping our constitution to shreds, flirting with liberals, and a candidate who has made a hobby of telling conservatives to go to hell.

Oklahoma You Still Have a Choice

I'm amazed at the number of Republicans (many probably took part in flooding the Senate phone lines expressing outrage over amnesty for illegal aliens) who are supporting John McCain.

Senator McCain, henceforth called Amnesty John, has the lead in the Republican nomination for president. What in the !@#% are we as a party thinking?! Remember folks, and especially you conservatives, this is the same senator who teams up with liberals every chance he gets (the McCain Kennedy Amnesty bill for illegals), gave a big finger to the United States constitution (limiting when political ads can be aired due to his "Campagin Finance Reform crap) and shows a constant disdain for conservatives. Oh, Amnesty John also voted against Bush's tax cuts and flirts with imposing measures to control "climate change"as well as imposing taxes on businesses. In short, Amnesty John is as conservative as Joseph Stalin was a saint.

Oklahomans, we still have a choice. I am not a big fan of the pick but there are better choices than Amnesty John.

It's also worth remembering our party nominated moderates in 76, and 96. Also, look at how conservative W has turned out to be (not). What am I saying? 76, and 96 elections were lost by the GOP. If our leaders would run conservatives as conservatives and spend more time educating the American people at to what conservative values are and why they're good for the public, conservatives would win.

It worked with Ronald in 80 and 84.