Will the Real Romney Please Stand Up?

There is no question Romney won tonight. But how much more do we really know about him? The same problem he had in 2008 is resurfacing. Questions as to how liberal is he? We know the state where he was governor Romneycare was his signature project even though now he is playing it down.  Although he is trying to paint himself as a fiscal conservative it's hard for him to get his feet in those conservative shoes. There is a reason he just can not get the polls to show he is the clear winner. And some of the same issues are repeating, he sounds plastic, too polished, and not like a real person. You walk away from him asking who is the real Romney? Will the real Romney please stand up?

Perry's problem is he is not showing himself as a good debater. Whether he is freezing up, or not able to get the facts out, or whatever it is, it is clearly hindering his candidacy. We can see from his record he created far more jobs in Texas than any candidate on the floor. And he has a fairly good record of conservatism in cutting taxes and growing jobs. Anyone with that record should be the front runner.

We still do not know that much about the Hermanator, he is interesting, says things most people only think and takes some pretty good stands on conservative principles, but 999 has a lot of problems. It raises taxes. On a family of three making $50,000 a year they will be taxed several thousand more, which will eliminate the Bush tax cuts. A vat tax of 9% will be on everything you buy. That is an extra tax we don't even have right now. This plan does not really display conservative ideals. As more economist study it, it has more and more problems, and more taxes for us.

The only true debater on the floor is Newt, but these sessions with short answers cramp his style and he can't show his true colors. He probably has more solutions to job creation than any of them on the floor tonight.

It's not that I am against any of them, I'm not for them either and thousands of other conservatives who are looking at these same candidates. But one of these men in the front is more than likely our next president and I will vote no matter who gets the nomination because we can't have four more of what we have been through. And I will stand strongly for that nomination, that candidate whoever it may be.

I Disagree With Rush...

Rush said today that Republicans don't want a conservative. That is the reason they can't find a candidate. That is opposite of what the problem is. They can't find a candidate that is conservative enough. The American people do want a conservative, but they don't see one. People are more aware than ever of conservatism. It's been talked about, written about, more than ever the last two years.

But what is before us. Conservatives? Not really? So far the only true conservative is Bachmann. She actually understands what it means.

Look at Romney, is he a conservative? Not really. Romneycare is costing the people of his state more than they have ever spent on health care.

Do they see it in Perry? No. He was one of the five states that took the largest amount of stimulus money to save his state. Does that sound like a conservative?

Cain has a flat tax, but he still has an income tax. The idea of the flat tax is to get rid of the income tax. They are just being taxed more.

Even if Christie comes into the race, he believes very similar to what Perry believes about immigration.

The problem is these three top candidates are not conservative enough. I'm not sure even politicians understand conservatism.  Even if they tout conservatism during their campaigns, they spend like crazy once they get in.

Americans want a conservative that cuts spending, cuts government, and cuts illegal immigrants. Is there one out there? I am beginning to wonder.

We're done with moderate Republicans who make themselves conservatives on the stump, and then spend like there is no tomorrow once they get in.

For once we aren't going to have the wool pulled over our eyes. Where looking for a conservative. Is there one out there?

I'm Gaining Confidence in the GOP Presidential Election

The more of these debates we have the more confidence I have that we are going to win in 2012. Some say why so many candidates? The more candidates we have the more ideas we have to get this nation back on it's feet and running again. For the first time today I saw the headline "Is Obama the Underdog?" Two and a half years ago with his high ratings you would never think to see something like that in print.


There were highlights in the debate many made by Newt, this was his night for one liners. Megyn Kelly asking him if he could answer the question, and Newt responding, not if you ask the question that way.

Romney was more on his feet, he is gaining confidence in his debating and learning to avoid the Healthcare questions. Second half Perry came in that Romney was two sided. A good point but it didn't come out clearly like it should have. Romney realizing he had the upper hand slammed Perry on Social Security. Second time in the evening he came in scoring. Romney takes a great stand on Israel.

Best laugh of the night by Gary Johnson " My Neighbor's 2 dogs have created more shovel ready projects than the president."

The most heart felt moment when Herman Cain described his fight with cancer, explaining private health care companies saved his life. His 9/9/9 is gaining interest and his answer the main thing we need to get this country back on track, leadership!

Bachmann didn't get many questions for some reasons, in my opinion she needs to talk about more things than Obamacare.

Santorum was the other candidate who had a better night, making strong stand on staying in Iraq and Afghanistan until we win.

A second round at Perry when they came in on him about illegals getting college tuition we can't get for our own children.

Romney will not call Obama a socialist, who is he trying to win there? He was the winner tonight, but did he have enough to knock Perry off his crumbling pedestal?

The debate was good, however I still do not know who I'm going to vote for, nor if I really learned that much more in the debate.

447 Trillion To Be Added To Super Committee's Spending

Well, you had to know the money has to come from somewhere. The president has added a new load on the committees shoulders. 447 Trillion dollars to provide jobs and other spending to aid the governments overburdened load. Who would have thunk it? I did. My first question and everyone else's was where is the money coming from? This bankrupt, debt laden government, heck no? But only Obama would have the nerve to try it. and oh the cry from the left if the super committee doesn't do it.

Sen Rob Portman " It appears President Obama is once again abdicating responsibility for his plan, pushing it off on the deficit reduction committee.

I don't know about you but this quickens my ire. This will increase the 1.5 trillion-which the president presented to the super committee in August and raise it 447 Billion more making it 2 Trillion dollars. Now we need to do 2 Trillion in cuts to make the balance needed to reduce the deficit.

Again Portman said "I had hoped he would have gone in the opposite direction, which is to reduce the deficit and the debt, rather than add to it.

Could we think anything less of our fearful leader? Now we know how WE WILL pay for the presidents proposal.

Happycamper is Becoming a Little Happier

I'm starting to get a little happier with Gov. Rick Perry entering the race. Things are looking better on the GOP side. Last nights debate showed a stronger positive side, a more motivated group of presidential hopefuls. I enjoyed the back and forth between Romney and Perry which started out almost immediately showing the evening was going to have some fire. With Bachmann and Newt also in the mix, and Newt keeping everyone straight.

Romney and Perry are the top winners, according to the polls today, with Perry at 27% and Romney at 22%. Bachmann and Newt showed a good second string in case something should happen to Romney or Perry along the presidential trail.

Romney is strong with facts and figures for economic growth showing his mind power with no notes nor teleprompter needed. Perry showse his strength by standing strong on what he believes especially about social security.

Bachmann reassured her belief in getting rid of Obamacare, but said it would take more than wavers to dismantle the monstrosity of a bill. Newt is keeping everything straight, including the press and shared some facts and figures of his own. If the winner of the race to the white house doesn't use this man on his team they will be loosing a great asset to a new administration.

All in all I am a little more happier than I was a few months ago. I still don't know who I will vote for but I am definitely a happy camper at this time.

Will President Obama be Evacuated?

"National weather authorities URGENT ALERT - Hurricane Irene has taken a nasty turn. Authorities say it is likely to be the most destructive hurricane to hit the Northeast corridor of U.S. in decades."

First the President"s golf game was interrupted by an earthquake, now Irene will hit the coast Saturday. Could the President be forced to evacuate?

180,000 residents and tourists are now being evacuated for N.C coast. 27 naval ships are leaving ports including Norfolk in northern Virginia. 9 other ships have already left and 28 ships remaining are to be secured. It is also good to have these ships out as they can come in and help also after the storm has lessened.

Thursday Irene hit the Bahama's as a Category 3 with winds of excess of 115 mpg. It is thought Irene will turn into a Category 4 with winds in excess of 131mpg as it hits the eastern seaboard.

Bridges are also a concern especially the Bonner Bridge, built in 1963 to last 30 years. The bridge is used by 2,000,000 cars a year and the only way to reach Hatteras Island.

The storm is thought to reach New York as a Category 1 {winds surpassing 74 mph.} The main concern for New York is the flooding.

The Republicans Are Alive And Fiery In Debate

It was a passionate and spirited group of candidates showing their desire to see the country get back on track and sharing their ideas of how to get there.

The most impassioned and knowledgeable in job creation and dealing with a stalled Congress was Newt Gingrich. He also laid out his displeasure of the debt commission, his conviction of it's worthlessness and even stated the stupidity of the plan by saying "as dumb and idea as Washington has come up with."

Best answer from Michele Backmann was her gotcha question "Would you as President submit to your husband?" She responded that she and her husband respected each other. Great answer and took the steam away from the press who always have this type question for those who claim Christianity.

Pawlenty and Bachmann duked it out with Pawlenty taking the charge, who has the most to lose this weekend if he does not come come close to the top. Pawlenty went after what he calls Bachmann's non-existant record saying "Bachmann's record of accomplishment results is non-existant." He also claims "Bachmann has a record of making false statements." Bachmann followed with a volley of remarks stating she has lead many causes including ten thousand to the capital on Obamacare.  Then handing out to the press documents reporting Pawlenty's  record.

Pawlenty made strong statements on his stand for Israel and his disdain for Obama's turncoat approach in dealing with Israel, saying "We should stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel-they are our friends." On Afghanistan he said. "The fight in Afghanistan is worth it, listen to Petraeus. No draw down based on Barack Obama's campaign calendar."

Mitt Romney came out in defense in what is called Obamneycare, "I based it on he 10th amendment" explaining he felt it should come under the states supplying health care and not the federal government.
There is disappointment that the candidates did not go after the front runner more, leaving him there standing and smiling a lot and unscathed as the evening went along.

The non-existant candidate was Rick Perry hanging over everyone as the new star to the contest, but being referred to several times.

The funniest candidate was Herman Cain in response to the question "was he serious about the 20' foot barbed-wired electrical fence? He responded, " Lighten up America, America has got to learn to take a joke."

Rand Paul stirred his close followers to the tune we must get out of all these wars. A cry that is being heard more and more as Americana's are growing weary of a ten year war.

All in all it was pretty fair debate, but I came away with pretty much the same knowledge I already knew about the candidates. It was fun to watch.