wmw999 2,588 #76 November 3, 2010 Unfortunately, I can almost see Rick Perry deciding to run for President. He's got quite a bit of legislative experience at lots of levels, and can appeal to people who are mostly against stuff. He also has great hair. Personally, I don't much care for him. He's mostly interested in pandering to the people who support him, rather than governing all of the people, as far as I can tell. And he's perfectly willing to ignore those outside voices if he thinks they make it look like he was wrong. Just consider the whole death-penalty-in-Texas thing we have going right now, where he stopped review board in its tracks and packed it with new people. But I'll bet we'll hear his name. From Texas, I'd much rather have Kay Bailey Hutchinson. She at least gives the impression of listening to others. Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #77 November 3, 2010 Quote >I think Palin would be one of the worst people the GOP could pick. Well, she's currently #2. Romney is #1, but I don't think he's electable. The right depends heavily on Christian fundamentalists, and they aren't likely to rally behind a Mormon candidate. Palin is popular and many people think she's hot - and that is a very big deal to some people. If you mean "who would make the best president" I'd go with Ron Paul, but he is far less likely to win than either of the above. A libertarian President, democratic Senate and republican House would be a very interesting combination. I am in complete agreement with you here and this is where American politics fails it's people, or was it that the American people allow their politics to fail themselves. The more qualified candidates (Romney and Paul) get disqualified based on their religious beliefs while the Christian (Palin) potentially wins the nomination for all the wrong reasons. Unless Obama makes some major mistakes, the GOP will be handing Obama a 2nd term if he goes up against Palin. Did you know that a few weeks ago Calgary (arguably Canada's most conservative city) elected a Muslim to be North America's first city with a Muslim as mayor? Not once during the election campaign did Naheed Nenshi's religious beliefs become a big issue. I don't want to pat ourselves too much on our collective backs, but contrary to what other Canadians think of us, we here in Calgary tend to judge people based on their experience and what they may bring to the job more than judge them on their race, their gender and their religious beliefs. Of course the Obama/Nenshi comparisons are already being made which as far as I am concerned is a mistake. I wish people would stop thinking of politicians as their saviors. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SivaGanesha 2 #78 November 3, 2010 QuotePalin only gets the bid if the GOP doesn't think they have a shot at winning. That's how we got Dole in 96... Palin will only take it if she thinks she has a shot of winning. Dole was an old guy and it was clearly his last chance. Palin is a young gal (by presidential standards) and is unlikely to take the risk of losing unless her chances are good."It's hard to have fun at 4-way unless your whole team gets down to the ground safely to do it again!"--Northern California Skydiving League re USPA Safety Day, March 8, 2014 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #79 November 3, 2010 I tend to think that John Boehner will make a bid for the nomination. If he is able to bring any sense of sanity back into the GOP in the next two years, he will be the one to contend against Obama, or anyone else. Palin is nothing more than a political sideshow and a hack at that. She is in it for the big money and nothing more. She'll scrape all that she can from the pockets of those who adore her and slowly slink back into her cave to count her millions. Boehner, on the other-hand is not a sideshow, nor is he a hack. I wouldn't support him as my ideology clashes with his, however I do believe that he is the one that the GOP should seriously look at for their Presidential candidate."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #80 November 3, 2010 Quote Quote Palin only gets the bid if the GOP doesn't think they have a shot at winning. That's how we got Dole in 96... Palin will only take it if she thinks she has a shot of winning. Dole was an old guy and it was clearly his last chance. Palin is a young gal (by presidential standards) and is unlikely to take the risk of losing unless her chances are good. Mmmm yeah... on ET i think we got a preview of her getting a MESSAGE from GOD.. if no one else gets one and she will just have to step forwardhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdWVUCvz_gU After reviewing the video again.. why the fuck can't I see Russia over across the water...... FUCK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #81 November 3, 2010 "Caribou Barbie/Joe the Plumber" in 2012. Get your t-shirts now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #83 November 3, 2010 QuoteJeb Bush. That might have been a viable option at one point, but GWB has burned out the name for at least a generation. Maybe someday the Bush twins can run?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #84 November 4, 2010 QuoteQuotePalin only gets the bid if the GOP doesn't think they have a shot at winning. That's how we got Dole in 96... Palin will only take it if she thinks she has a shot of winning. Dole was an old guy and it was clearly his last chance. Palin is a young gal (by presidential standards) and is unlikely to take the risk of losing unless her chances are good. She took the bid in 2008, when it was an obvious loser. And she'll take it if she can in 2012, because a) she's not getting any smarter b) the party will happily let her go away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #85 November 4, 2010 I met Florida Governor Charlie Crist a few years ago when he was the FL Attorney General under Jeb Bush. We had a great discussion on all sorts of things from poltics to skydiving. I was impressed he knew how many DZ's there were in Florida and the income it meant to the states tourism industry. He said Jeb's ultimate goal was to run for president in the not too distant future. I wouldn't count him out, even with that last name of Bush. And as a side note. For a politician, Mr. Crist was a very down to earth, matter of fact kind of guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SStewart 13 #86 November 4, 2010 Well Boehner would certainly be the first Orange-American to run for President. Onward and Upward! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #87 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote >I think Palin would be one of the worst people the GOP could pick. Well, she's currently #2. Romney is #1, but I don't think he's electable. The right depends heavily on Christian fundamentalists, and they aren't likely to rally behind a Mormon candidate. Palin is popular and many people think she's hot - and that is a very big deal to some people. If you mean "who would make the best president" I'd go with Ron Paul, but he is far less likely to win than either of the above. A libertarian President, democratic Senate and republican House would be a very interesting combination. I am in complete agreement with you here and this is where American politics fails it's people, or was it that the American people allow their politics to fail themselves. The more qualified candidates (Romney and Paul) get disqualified based on their religious beliefs while the Christian (Palin) potentially wins the nomination for all the wrong reasons. Unless Obama makes some major mistakes, the GOP will be handing Obama a 2nd term if he goes up against Palin. Did you know that a few weeks ago Calgary (arguably Canada's most conservative city) elected a Muslim to be North America's first city with a Muslim as mayor? Not once during the election campaign did Naheed Nenshi's religious beliefs become a big issue. I don't want to pat ourselves too much on our collective backs, but contrary to what other Canadians think of us, we here in Calgary tend to judge people based on their experience and what they may bring to the job more than judge them on their race, their gender and their religious beliefs. Of course the Obama/Nenshi comparisons are already being made which as far as I am concerned is a mistake. I wish people would stop thinking of politicians as their saviors. Doesn't a person get charged with a hate crime by speaking poorly of somebody's religion in Canada? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #88 November 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteJeb Bush. That might have been a viable option at one point, but GWB has burned out the name for at least a generation. You greatly overestimate the long term memory of the American people. Just look at the results of this election for example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
