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50%-48%

Well, a nation divided down the middle has chosen to re-elect the worst president in our nation’s history while keeping the Republicans firmly in control of the House.  This ensures that no major piece of legislation will get through Congress in the next two years.  So the people collectively have voted for Obama and gridlock.  What lessons should be taken away from this debacle?

1.  The Triumph of Identity Politics -The mainstay of Obama’s victory were groups that he assiduously courted:  Blacks, Hispanics, single women and homosexuals.  That Obama has been a disaster for the nation in his economic and fiscal policies, and presided over a truly lousy economy, mattered not one whit to substantial majorities of these groups.

2.  Divide and Rule-Obama pursued a strategy of winning by getting his supporters to the polls and demonizing his adversaries.  The strategy worked and will no doubt be copied in the years to come, as politicians seek success through division.

3.  Vote for Revenge-Obama and many of his followers will no doubt assume that he has received a mandate to pursue his policies.  That is a mistaken view.  Through the manner of his winning, Obama has ensured that half the nation will be actively working against him and all his works until he leaves office.

4.  Issues, what Issues?-The nation faces a stagnant economy, sliding back into recession, a fiscal cliff,  the middle east in flames and a president who has no clue about what to  about any of it.  None of this mattered this election to a slight majority of Americans.

5.  Government Dependence-Obama greatly expanded the ranks of those who depend upon the government for their sustenance, and a slight majority of the American people endorsed this policy.

6.  Religious Freedom-Politicians will take away from this election that they can use the Catholic Church as a whipping boy and not suffer at the polls.

7.  Permanent Campaign Mode-Obama has never governed as President of the United States, but rather as the head of a political faction within the country.  He never left campaign mode and now that this stance has paid off for him he will never leave it.

8.  Changing Country-Michael Barone, the most knowledgeable man about American politics, predicted a Romney landslide as did I.  In the America in which he and I spent our lives that would have happened.  Obama and his acolytes have succeeded in changing half of that America.

9.  Corrupt Media-Throughout this campaign the Mainstream Media have done their best to aid Obama in his quest for re-election.  Their protection of him from answering questions about the Benghazi debacle was merely the most glaring example.  They have succeed in their goal, at the cost of whatever minimal trust in them that people who do not share their political views had.

10.  What Next?-More division and more pretending that the problems of the country will vanish if we have more government, create more money out of thin air and studiously ignore reality.  The cleanup of this mess will take decades.

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Susan Varenne
Susan Varenne
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 5:42am

OK, so Obama won. Now the Catholic Church has to really energize itself to stand up, light its lamp, gird its loins, and preach and act on Catholic teaching and Catholic values. We have good leaders we can count on: Dolan, George, Fr. Barron among them. Obama does not stand for much besides a godless quasi-European style socialism. This is not true to American values and standards. The USA is greater than Obama and the government teat-sucking secularists who want us to use our tax dollars to pay for their sexual escapades. We are better than this! Obama pandered to the lowest, crassest inclinations people have to be lewd, selfish and self-indulgent. We have to man up and oppose these tendencies in our culture so we can make a decent world for our children. The abuse scandal is behind us. It is the Year of Faith and the New Evangelization. Onward Christian Soldiers!

thelarryd
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 5:43am

Don – any word on how the Catholics voted? There was a graphic on last night that showed a breakdown that included how weekly Church-goers voted, but I don’t recall the numbers? Have you seen anything yet?

Paul W. Primavera
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 5:43am

This is the fruit of liberal control of our school system and liberal infection within the Body of Christ for 50 years. This will result in persecution of the Church first by economic measures, and then by more severe measures. It will affect all of authenticate Christianity in the US, not just the Roman jurisdiction. If at work you don’t sign statements in company retraining saying you support gay equality and women’s freedom – euphemisms for perversion and murder – then you’ll lose your job. Just last year my company came out with on-line training about gay equality. It will now be govt mandated. And yes, Don, with all due respect, I fully expect blogs like this one to be labelled as hate speech and outlawed. You say no. But you had me even thinking I was wrong that Obama was going to win. I always hope you’re right in predicting these kinds of things. But I saw what my company did last year and is doing now. And one last thing: with Obama’s opposition to both coal and nuclear, we can expect less and less reliable electric supply with higher and higher prices.

JimBeam
JimBeam
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 5:52am

I think that Romney was completely blindsided by the power of identity politics. He was running for CEO and presented a good case.

I also think that the Republicans had a few “own goals” from the likes of Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock. The Republicans overplayed their hand after 2010, especially at the state level, much like the Democrats did after 2008.

And yes, the media was actively campaigning for Obama.

I believe Obama lost white Catholics by a significant margin (and won Latino Catholics by an even larger one). But the real story is the collapse of the evangelical right. I know a lot of young people who were raised in evangelical homes who no longer go to any church and voted overwhelmingly for Obama.

Paul W. Primavera
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 5:53am

I hope that I am being ridiculous and you are right, Donald. I really do.

solly gratia
solly gratia
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 5:58am

Is it possible that the shenanigans in the GOP, in taking too long to choose its nominee, because so many stayed in the race, left little time for the GOP to concentrate on giving the American people an idea of who Romney is, until the first debate? (I say this as someone who followed Paul’s campaign rather than Romney’s).

Will Leamon
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 6:04am

A portion of today’s reading I found especially comforting:

Do everything without grumbling or questioning,
that you may be blameless and innocent,
children of God without blemish
in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation,
among whom you shine like lights in the world,
as you hold on to the word of life,

Meli
Meli
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 6:26am

Welcome to Europe! Oh, but without the architecture, art, music, deep historical roots, or religion…

Scott W.
Scott W.
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 6:29am

I don’t think certain blogs will be outlawed. Democracy is really good at fooling people into thinking they aren’t under secularist dhimmitude. I recall a scene in the final episode of The Prisoner when Number 6 was allowed to approach the podium and speak his mind. Complete freedom of speech, but every time he opened his mouth, the crowd spoke at the same time and drowned him out.

Spambot3049
Spambot3049
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 6:33am

Related to the Catholic vote, Deacon Greg @Patheos assembled news stories showing that Catholics supported that guy in greater numbers than the general population, about 52% – 45%.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/deaconsbench/2012/11/obama-wins-with-the-catholic-vote/

We have a lot of work to do. Economic concerns were a big factor, and it would seem that many Catholics expect to need federal government assistance in getting a job or getting aid if there is no job. I have not seen stats on social issues and Catholic voting, yet.

J Tool
J Tool
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 7:08am

Another thing we should learn is that you can’t run a candidate that represents the power within the Republican party. That is, those whose only concern is tax rates, deregulation, and bloated defense budgets. The social religious voters, the right to bear arms people, etc, are just along for the ride because there is nowhere else to go. These are the people who bring the numbers to the polls for the Republican party but they are getting sick of doing all the grunt work when the leaders have no real concern over their issues. Santorum could have been just what was needed but he also ran as a war-mongering tax slayer.

Chris M
Chris M
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 7:15am

I’m less shocked or dismayed about the Presidential election (seeing it as a symptom) as watching the three social issue Amendments here in Florida getting defeated by a wide margin. I think some of the Fox analysts were dead on in that this is no longer a center-right country. People are, by and large, more socially liberal and fiscally thoughtless/irresponsible than ever before and the results show that.

Joewisc
Joewisc
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 7:27am

H.L. Mencken summed it up best: “Never underestimate the stupidity of the American people.”

WK Aiken
WK Aiken
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 7:35am

Susan: As long as we have you and strong, committed Catholics like you, there’s always a chance. I’ll pray for, and with, you.

“This is the fruit of liberal control of our school system and liberal infection within the Body of Christ for 50 years.” Amen.

It is no accident that education, media and government, the three places where morality is sustained in a modern society, are now strongholds of the Godless left. They attacked slowly and stealthily, using deceit, obfuscation and generationalist strategy in true Maoist – Leninist form. Worse yet, those of us who do see it are derided as fools.

1. 1 Cor. 1:20-25 – ‘Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For indeed Jews ask for signs, the Greeks search for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block, and to Gentiles foolishness, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”

Don: “Such a law couldn’t get through the Democrat controlled Senate, let alone the Republican controlled House, and would be flagrantly unconstitutional in any case.”

Parroting Scott W, legislaive action is the last tactic they’d use, for that very reason. IRS audits and police surveillance are but two non-legislative tools in the fascist box. They don’t have to outlaw anything. Simple allegations and ‘investigations’ that make freedoms too expensive are all that are necessary. Watch your back.

Solly makes a valid point; the Left does a much better job of Poster Child demagoguery, so the GOP’s belief in honest competition can be a liability, unless a once-in-a-generation Great Communicator or Great Emancipator comes along.

“I think that Romney was completely blindsided by the power of identity politics.”

Excellent variation on Solly’s theme. This, unfortunately, is the new normal in a society of video-eaters and slogan-bearers, and the GOP machine will flounder trying to find a conservative fit. Substance and consequence are no longer majority considerations; if something breaks, even if the government causes it, the government will fix it just like Mummy and Dadda always have. May the best Nanny win.

@Will Leamon: When your ears and heart are open to the voice of The Lord, there are no coincidences. That reading was meant for today.

Spambot: “We have a lot of work to do.” No kidding. But the Lord gives graces to His people even in adversity. The opportunities for service will be over-plentiful soon and very soon. He does not call us as a nation; He calls us as His individual, created children. Our nation was founded and dependent upon that; as the majority turn from it, it is our duty to remain steadfast so that when the Chastisement comes we will not be found wanting. Observe the Sacraments. Stay reconciled. Pray the Rosary daily (those who don’t, who must number few here.)

Matthew 25:40 – “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Sheep and goats, grain and chaff, all are being sorted now. We know who wins, so let us continue the preparations with renewed vigor, purpose and faith in the Almighty, Eternal One.

And, two years hence, when The People’s House and a third of the Senate are up for reelection, perhaps The Lord will grace us with an impeachment- and conviction-capable majority. I believe it will come to that, so stay strong in the tribulations that will be necessary for its emergence.

JDP
JDP
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 7:42am

I’m sorry but the inevitable “why didn’t we nominate a conservative?” perspective that will likely be all over radio tomorrow is totally wrong. Mitt may very well have ended up a pretty centrist, technocratic president, but the problem is that he was perceived by a good portion of the electorate to be some kind of extremist (or, at least, “captive” to alleged extremists)

does this mean we gotta go all Jon Hunstman next election (which fortunately sounds almost impossible now given how he’d be mocked as Mitt v2?) no. I think the whole “if the GOP ditched the social issues they’d’ve won” perspective is off too, although that certainly played a role to an extent. i’m thinking the projection of a more populist (which does not have to = leftwing) message next time will be very important.

Rick Santorum had elements of this but obviously, it wouldn’t be Santorum. who, we’ll eventually find out i guess.

Eduardo Pereira
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 7:43am

The Obama Victory means is that Americans are becoming more like Europeans. Decay of Faith and Morals. Unfortunately. You need a New Evangelization. My country, Brazil also needs very …

http://algosolido.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/barack-obama-and-the-white-house-in-cube-form-1/

http://algosolido.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/barack-obama-and-the-white-house-in-cube-form-2/

Paul D.
Paul D.
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 7:47am

“Its is the fruit of liberal control of our school system”

Thank you, Paul P.

But this must also be understood for what it is, which goes far deeper than merely liberal control of the system. Anytime you have state control of education your will inevitably churn out little minds that have been formed and molded in the image and likeness of the state. I have seen no figure or organization call for what needs to be done to restore this nation: the end of government run education on every level.

No society can remain free which accepts the state as a source of intellectual formation. Its high time for separation of Education and State.

Dante alighieri
Admin
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 7:52am

I was going to write a separate post on this but instead I will leave this as a comment.

Here are the silver linings:

Republican control of the House. If Americans had clearly rejected Republican policies, as some suggested, then the GOP would not have maintained control of the House. Additionally, it seems that the Congressional defeat means that Nancy Pelosi will be out as minority leader, so an election result that means Nancy Pelosi is punted to the sidelines isn’t all bad.

GOP bench vs. Democratic bench. Republicans should have a field of excellent candidates in 2016. Among the leading candidates for the Democrats, on the other hand, will be Martin O’Malley. Yeah.

Supreme Court. This isn’t so much a silver lining as a caution against pessimism. I think we can take it to the bank that Ruth Bader Ginsburg will now retire soon and will be replaced by another younger leftist. I’m uncertain about Breyer. However, barring health issues, there is no way Scalia or Thomas will retire over the next four years, and I am somewhat confident that Anthony Kennedy will stick around. Furthermore, it seems as though the Obama presidency has turned AK back into some kind of judicial conservative. I also think that the election results might convince Chief Justice Roberts that his attempts to split the difference judicially are unwise. Of course, that could be naive optimism on my part.

Dante alighieri
Admin
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 7:54am

Of course there are plenty of reasons for pessimism, and anyone looking at my twitter feed last night knows that I am not exactly feeling great about last night’s results. But sometimes you have to look at the bright side in order to keep from going insane.

Art Deco
Art Deco
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 8:10am

All recent Presidents have found their second term frought with difficulties or embarrassments (the 1937-38 recession, the Korean War, the 1957-58 recession, the Watergate scandal, the Iran-Contra scandal, Monica Lewinsky, Hurricane Katrina and the breakdown in law & order in Iraq). If Obama is fortunate, his problems will extend no farther than blabbermouth sluts, rogues in the NSC staff, and ordinary business recessions. Somehow I suspect the bond market will see to it his problems are somewhat more consequential and intractable. Congratulations, Mr. President.

J. Christian
J. Christian
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 8:32am

Republicans should have a field of excellent candidates in 2016.

I’m sorry, Paul, but who are these excellent candidates? Rubio? Jindal?? Scan their records; has any one of them ever pronounced anything remotely socially conservative? If so, you can forget them as viable candidates… Chris M is right; the Presidential results are a symptom. This country is turning left on social issues quickly, and the media machine will not tolerate anyone who doesn’t come along for the ride. Sure, the R party might be able to get someone into the WH next time around, but it’s going to be someone who is hardly recognizable as a conservative. Apparently, even a horrible economy is not enough for those “moderate” voters to overlook their pet issues of the identity/sexual politices variety.

Rozin
Rozin
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 8:47am

The demonization of any Repub candidate will occur years before the election when they have limited funds to fight back (cf Romney).

Rozin
Rozin
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 8:52am

Social liberals win routinely all the time in this country, and it does Not require the ability to defend one’s positions forthrightly and articulately. A pretty big advantage.

Tim S.
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 9:19am

I have to agree with donald on the social issues front- I took this election as framed by the Republican Romney side as Economics 101- The Repubs wanted to win based on a prudential judgment re: economic theory and practice and view of federal gov’t oversight and regulatory powers. I think pretty much all eggs were placed in this basket. The narrow loss indicated that as many or a bit more believed that Obama’s economic views are not socialist but rather more along the lines of FDR. I believe that since many conservative traditional values individuals also agree with the Romney et al economic vision- they collapsed the social issues and economic issues into one Big Issue with little or no separation. The fact that Romney spent little or no effort to take the offense on the Big Three (abortion, gay marriage, religious liberty) which were the only real non-negotiables in the the mix- this was the chink in his armour. He tried not to offend on these issues to play to swing indies- but obama did go on the offense with his planned parenthood shout-outs and ads. We really haven’t had a big time Republican national candidate for president go out and try to educate and convert the general public on the social issue fronts- they go behind closed doors to offer some promises but really play it down in public- and that doesn’t work when you are relying on a majority to agree with you on a prudential judgment call of economics and role of the Fed.

I think that the Pro_life leaders need to be convincing and say to the Republican establishment – give us a chance – put us front and center- let’s get the facts out and debate with relish not embarrassment on these cultural/moral issue fronts. If Republican is just another name for a particular judgment on economic theory- then I don’t see where the passion beyond that ideological base is going to come from- there are many Mark Shea-types out and about in the Catholic universe who want to cheerlead on these issue fronts but need solid trustworthy political leaders who do more than shout “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs” and then expect social issue Catholics to get excited. I would like to point to young bloods in the Party like my old college buddy- Jeff Fortenberry- as the point man for a better vision that hits more non-negotiable territory with passion and intelligence- and is maybe less ideological on the prudential economic front.

Foxfier
Admin
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 9:23am

There are no final defeats or final victories in American politics. Our adversaries had a good night last night and a bad night in 2010. On to 2014!

Agreed.

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Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 9:31am

GOP bench vs. Democratic bench

Well, the GOP may have a deep bench, but only one can candidate can run.

With that, whomever we choose, doesn’t stand much of a chance against Hilary Clinton with both the Chicago and Clinton Machine’s united.

Rozin
Rozin
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 9:58am

Don, the answer is gerrymandering. I did not say there is no support for conservatism. But it has trouble now even in most statewide elections, let alone national elections. Akin could speak inarticulately in his district but not in a state that went big for Romney. The Repubs were saved by Obama’s ineptitude in having a blowout in a census year. The Dems will wait it out until 2020 and try to undo it then. Look at what happened in Illinois yesterday where they controlled the gerrymandering. The lesson is that philosophy has to be out front and the results of that policy centered. Far too many empty talking points go unchallenged or even tacitly accepted.

Joewisc
Joewisc
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 10:04am

How does Barone earn the title of “the most knowledgeable man in American politics” after predicting a Romney landslide? I think Brit Hume was much more salient and accurate when he said Americans reside in the center-left rather than center-right as many so-called pundits claimed.

JDP
JDP
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 10:10am

“With that, whomever we choose, doesn’t stand much of a chance against Hilary Clinton with both the Chicago and Clinton Machine’s united.”

let’s take a breather, we have no idea what things are gonna be like then.

Jay Junk
Jay Junk
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 10:25am

Well Donald I agree with you on #6. The rest seems to be result of your lopsided view of American politics. All Christians should be pleased that health care for 30 million Americans, many of the children will not be threatened. Immigration reform will be possible, progress towards alternative energy will not be thwarted and much more.

Kyle Miller
Kyle Miller
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 10:28am

#6 – That is really distressing. The realization what little influence our Church and its shepherds have on society. Lots and lots of stray sheep.

There is a direct correlation between the lack of defense of religion and the moral morass that’s building. We lost a good number of battles in the culture war this election. Homosexual unions were approved by voters in 2 states for the first time. Pro-life measures, like prohibiting the funding of abortion in FL, lost. Liberalization of controlled substances via legalization is on the fast track. Many cultural warriors lost their races.

Pinky
Pinky
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 10:44am

“All recent Presidents have found their second term frought with difficulties or embarrassments”

Art, I think that’s been true of all Presidents. Washington had a rebellion on his hands. Jefferson’s former VP was tried for treason. To my knowledge, every second term has been less focused and more scandal-ridden. Part of it is that you bring in your best people at first, but by the second term, a lot of them have retired and you’re stuck with the second-tier or party hacks.

Donna V.
Donna V.
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 10:51am

“many of the children will not be threatened?”

Oh, except for the millions who will be butchered in the womb, and even out of it, when they are left on tables to die.

And the children who are alive will be in serfdom to the federal government for their entire lives to pay for the selfishness and short-sightedness of their elders.

Under Obamacare, I wouldn’t be surprised if women carrying children with Downs or some other serious birth defect come under increasing social pressure to abort their babies. Carrying such a child to term will not be seen as selfless, but as the opposite. How dare these women burden the national healthcare system with defective offspring. Why, a real patriot would abort!

I can’t see the bright side of any of this, at least right now. I was initially not enthused about Romney but I came to see him as a good man and capable manager. Ryan is one of the brightest, most able men in the country. We are no longer a country of serious adults, but a nation of Honey Boo Boos.

I never again want to hear any Obama voters complain about how pols lie to them. Mourdock made the mistake of telling the truth and that doomed him. Lizzie Warren’s lies made her a national joke – and yet she’s the one who got into the Senate.

Donna V.
Donna V.
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 10:54am

“All recent Presidents have found their second term frought with difficulties or embarrassments”

And Obama will continue to blame the “obstructionist” GOP House for standing in his way and the MSM will continue to peddle that line.

Dale Price
Dale Price
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 11:06am

With several times the money, Romney couldn’t get out as many voters as McCain.

That is a pretty significant lesson, too.

LV
LV
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 11:31am

Donald, I think it’s telling that on a Catholic blog, the first thing you talked about in the aftermath of this was the economy, religious freedom not until #6, and abortion and gay marriage not at all.

You were not wrong to do so in the context of a post-mortem of this election–but that is the whole problem. The issues that matter most to the Lord and to us were not even a factor…or more to the point, to the extent that they were a factor, it was because Obama’s people brought them up, because that campaign was the one that stood to gain from them.

We lost this country long ago on the things that are really important, and have long been reduced to running stealth campaigns that hide behind issues like the economy and hope to sneak in changes that we couldn’t get approved openly.

That was the source of my deep skepticism of the Republican spin of the polls. Such a defense, rooted in misdirection and even deception, could not stand forever–and with Obama’s re-election locking in the HHS mandate, the preservation of Roe, and likely gay marriage across the land (once the Defense of Marriage Act is struck down without defense from this administration, and the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution is applied) it has now been taken away from us.

There is no longer any hope of opposing these evils in the political realm. A sinful and unrepentant nation has been delivered into the hands of the leaders it deserves, and for the faithful remnant…

Gird your loins. To steal a line from John Zmirak just before Obama was elected the first time: “This is not where persecutions end. This is where persecutions begin.

Pinky
Pinky
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 11:36am

“I can’t see the bright side of any of this, at least right now.”

Catholics don’t have to believe that everything has a bright side. We have to believe that everything has a purpose.

Kyle Miller
Kyle Miller
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 11:58am

Pinky, reminds me of the scene in “Fiddler on the Roof” where Tevye receives bad news about a “small demonstration.”

“Dear God.
Did you have to send me news like that today of all days?
I know, I know we are the chosen people.
But once in a while, can’t you choose someone else?”

So, Dear God, I know there is a purpose to everything, but couldn’t you choose another election to shows its purpose?

To all except Jay, Hats off to the many varied points in this thread.

Joewisc
Joewisc
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 12:02pm

Some months ago when I suggested there were only minor differences between Obama and Romney, I was practically run out of TAC. Most of the contributors here have tried to show the contrast between the two but I humbly ask you to consider the following:

Judge Andrew Napolitano nailed it when he said, “Barack Obama loves Big Labor; Mitt Romney loves Big Business; but they both love Big Government.”

Steve Baldwin, a former California State legislator and former Executive Director of the Council for National Policy, said:

“As someone who was asked by one of the presidential candidates to investigate Romney’s gubernatorial record, I can assure you there is little in Romney’s background to suggest he will be a Reagan-type president willing to undertake bold action to save our economy and restore our culture. I know every bill he signed and every statement he made as Governor. I know who his appointees were and the liberal vision that governed his actions. As Massachusetts Governor, he sided with the big government types in every crisis he faced. Indeed, he repeatedly sold out constitutional rights–freedom of religion, the 2nd amendment, etc., every time he had the opportunity to do so.

“He raised taxes on the private sector, destroyed job creation when he implemented RomneyCare, and came out in support of amnesty for illegal aliens. Most of his judicial appointees were to the left of Obama’s two appointments to the Supreme Court. As governor, he led the country in advancing three of the left’s most sacred issues: Cap and Trade, socialized medicine and gay marriage. Romney even supported Obama’s bailouts and the useless $8 billion stimulus. And he’s hostile to the notion of engaging in serious budget cuts, telling one reporter, ‘I’m not going to cut $1 trillion in the first year.’

“Let’s not also forget that Romney’s advisors actually met with Obama’s advisors on a dozen occasions to assist them with designing ObamaCare! It’s no surprise that Romney is refusing to call ObamaCare a tax, even though it’s the largest middle class tax hike in American history. The reason for this is because, while governor, his RomneyCare plan–the model for ObamaCare–was attacked as a tax and he argued it wasn’t.

“In other words, ObamaCare has been taken off the table as a campaign issue because Romney is afraid of being portrayed as a hypocrite for his past statements on this issue. This is reason number 167 why Romney should never have become our nominee.

“I don’t care how his campaign portrays him today, his record as Governor is far more indicative of how he will govern than his campaign sound bites. If you’re not familiar with what I am disclosing about Romney, it’s because the truth about Romney was kept from Republican voters. Yes, the conservative movement sold out to Romney. Starting in 2004, Romney created a slew of PACS and foundations that funneled thousands of dollars to hundreds of conservative groups, think tanks, grass roots leaders and GOP entities.

“In return, many of these entities that normally would have attacked Romney during the presidential primary went silent or even promoted him. I’ve tracked all of Romney contributions to conservative and GOP groups and it’s disgusting. It means that the leadership of our own conservative movement is up for the highest bidder and cannot be trusted to do the right thing. Even National Review, the nation’s leading conservative publication, took money from Romney and for the last six years blocked all articles critical of Romney. Instead, they published a slew of articles portraying him to be a conservative superstar. It was all phony and I can prove it.”

As Chuck Baldwin (no relation to Steve), a columnist put it, “Even though Romney will promote at least 85% of the Obama agenda, conservatives have no fear or trepidation of Romney because he is a Republican, whereas Obama scares the pants off of them because he is a Democrat. Ah, don’t you just love partisan politics?”

John
John
Wednesday, November 7, AD 2012 12:12pm

I feel so sad for USA. We Indian Christians had been praying that America will vote for a Government that respects religion, protects human life from conception, honors marriage and supports family. As GK Chesterton said humanity has become a people without chest. Our mind and heart has ceased to guide us, sad to say, we are guided by our loins.
America beware! You will soon be overtaken by societies – Indians, Chinese and Muslim nations – which respects God (China already has the biggest population of born-again Christians) and are founded on cohesive families. Remember America was great because America was good. America will cease to be great when America ceases to be good.
But let us pray. Let America return to God and godly values. May God bless America.

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