Grover Norquist Calls Christie a ‘Strong Voice for Conservative Governance’

[Rapunzel]

That is precisely what Jim Robinson always says.

Yet I recall this site grew, in part, from people that could not discuss more moderate Republicans at FR, hence the original name "GOP Briefing Room."

Giuliani comes to mind, as one of the more moderate Republicans many people here wanted to discuss.

I will be very disappointed if this is site has been re-designated as a "conservative" only site.

How history does repeat itself.

You're always insisting you're a Conservative, if that's a truism then this being a Conservative site should not be a problem. 

That said, no one is telling you who to support here, but if you're going to support a big government, anti second amendment guy don t call the people who push back on that support a troll.

[mystery-ak]

I am a conservative as is Repub4whatever it is now.....but The Briefing Room has and does welcome all factions of the GOP Party[including the Tea Party as I find myself more aligned with] as we know it takes all of us to beat these rat bastards......I will fight for my candidate but in the end will support and vote for the GOP nominee as I feel it is better than any Dem....hopefully the nominee will be a conservative..lol



btw...rustynail is not a troll!

[mystery-ak]

Once again

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[EC]

Families squabble. Totally normal, that.

But never get in their way. 

[truth_seeker]

I am a conservative as is Repub4whatever it is now.....but The Briefing Room has and does welcome all factions of the GOP Party[including the Tea Party as I find myself more aligned with] as we know it takes all of us to beat these rat bastards......I will fight for my candidate but in the end will support and vote for the GOP nominee as I feel it is better than any Dem....hopefully the nominee will be a conservative..lol



btw...rustynail is not a troll!

Thank you for clarifying that. I just stated I would vote for any Republican, over any democrat, too.

Therefore I'm pleased to be so closely aligned with this sites' owners and directors, in that regard.

I hope ALL the mods are up to speed on your definitions, and statement of purpose.

Since the site is open to "Republicans, Conservatives, Reagan Democrats or other like thinking groups" I see no point trying to label or criticize somebody who falls within those boundaries.

IOW it should be okay, to be a "Republican" or a "libertarian" (like thinking groups) who suggests that a Tea Party candidate may not be electable in a national forum.

Such a suggestion would not be a disparagement of Tea Partiers, but rather an honest proposition for people interested in reality, national demographics, voting histories, polls, etc.   

[mystery-ak]

IOW it should be okay, to be a "Republican" or a "libertarian" (like thinking groups) who suggests that a Tea Party candidate may not be electable in a national forum.

We're gonna have to disagree on that as I feel the right TP candidate can win the Presidency if...IFthat person is popular, ahead in the polls and not abandoned by the Repub Party just to prove a point.

[truth_seeker]

We're gonna have to disagree on that as I feel the right TP candidate can win the Presidency if...IFthat person is popular, ahead in the polls and not abandoned by the Repub Party just to prove a point.

All I'm trying to point out is the site should be open to hold that discussion. I don't have a hard, firm opinion. It is too early, for instance, to see how various candidates might perform on a national stage.

I can name some candidates that identify as Tea Party, that I think would have no chance. Take for instance the founder of the House Tea Party Caucus. Yet she took up space in last election, results and all.

What Cruz says is wonderful. That he has intentionally separated himself from so many non-TP Republicans may reflect his lack of political experience, and perhaps wisdom.

I see Rand Paul taking a more measured, patient course of action, perhaps reflecting greater political wisdom. And when fully heard, his positions might offer broader appeal. 

[mystery-ak]

All I'm trying to point out is the site should be open to hold that discussion

I hope it is but as you know when it gets closer to election time this site and at every other political site the discussions get very heated to say the least..but we have withstood it so far...lol

[aligncare]

Yep. Primary season is the intramural event.

I hope people can continue to have discussions here and disagree without being disagreeable.

[Rapunzel]

Yep. Primary season is the intramural event.

I hope people can continue to have discussions here and disagree without being disagreeable.

We can start by not accusing someone who disagree of being a troll and telling them to get off a thread.  and yes i know it wasnt you AC...

[DCPatriot]

Spot on, Rap!!  To compare this POS to Reagan is just unthinkable!!

Nobody has compared Christie to Reagan.   Can you freaking read?

I said that governing a deep blue State in 2012 is NOT the same thing as governing a light blue State in 1978, but the acceptance that you're not going to get EVERYTHING you want is the ONLY way you can succeed in that position.

The same people that hold up Ronald Reagan as the anchor of Conservatism today, wouldn't accept his negotiating strategy today.  He would be rebuked by SOCONS.

[Lipstick on a Hillary]

That is precisely what Jim Robinson always says.

Yet I recall this site grew, in part, from people that could not discuss more moderate Republicans at FR, hence the original name "GOP Briefing Room."

Giuliani comes to mind, as one of the more moderate Republicans many people here wanted to discuss.

I will be very disappointed if this is site has been re-designated as a "conservative" only site.

How history does repeat itself.

 

  Its survival of the fittest here, sport.    Heck, Sinky couldn't get here fast enough Tues night to initially grandstand over Cuccinelli's loss, but the King of Monday Morning Quarterbacking has declined to return after that to discuss Rove and the RNC's decision not to fund his campaign.    Dittos for Once-Ler.

That's  GOPBR's fault?    Nobody's barring the gates to people like you--invite more of them here if you want.
 

[DCPatriot]

Stop the troll crap, this isn't FR.  Rusty has as much right on this thread as anyone. 

To answer Rusty, if that's what it turns into I'm out of here.  I can't stand the fat bastard.

Is there a digital salute emoticon?   

[DCPatriot]

I am a conservative as is Repub4whatever it is now.....but The Briefing Room has and does welcome all factions of the GOP Party[including the Tea Party as I find myself more aligned with] as we know it takes all of us to beat these rat bastards......I will fight for my candidate but in the end will support and vote for the GOP nominee as I feel it is better than any Dem....hopefully the nominee will be a conservative..lol



btw...rustynail is not a troll!

No?   Then tell him to provide substance instead of asking a stupid question geared to put people on the defense.

And thank you for stressing that REPUBLICANS are welcomed here.   We don't all have to be carrying bibles too.

[Cincinnatus]

Unnecessarily offensive: We don't all have to be carrying bibles too.

[Rapunzel]

And thank you for stressing that REPUBLICANS are welcomed here.   We don't all have to be carrying bibles too.

What is that supposed to mean?

[DCPatriot]

What is that supposed to mean?

It means I'm sick and tired of SOCONS dictating the path the GOP must take.  That's what it's supposed to mean.

[Rapunzel]

It means I'm sick and tired of SOCONS dictating the path the GOP must take.  That's what it's supposed to mean.

Clearly living in socialist utopia you have bought onto the hype about the tea party. It is not socons.  maybe you should actually read what the tea stands for. Frankly i never thougjt you were anti second ammendment.

[mystery-ak]

Ok everybody relax...we are all friends here and fighting the same fight...remember that!

[mystery-ak]

It's Friday night..time for a glass of a good Merlot

[PzLdr]

Grover Norquist is the poster boy for the GOPe!

Grover Norquist is a tool. And a Muslim tool to boot. 

[PzLdr]

If he's the nominee, I'm voting for him.

Given the circumstances surrounding us....if you don't, then you're part of the problem in this country.....not the solution.


furthermore.....I think an "obnoxious a$$hole"  is EXACTLY what we need to counter these MF'ers.

The problem is the GOPe gets to select the solution. And they mostly pick losers. I'm from next door to Jersey. They're taxed and regulated up the ying yank. Christy Kreme ain't done much to fix it. He's also shown NO loyalty to fellow GOP candidates, i.e Cuchinelli. Guess Christie is part of the problem. So I also will pass on DimLite. 'Cause a half-assed solution is no solution at all. 

[DCPatriot]

Clearly living in socialist utopia you have bought onto the hype about the tea party. It is not socons.  maybe you should actually read what the tea stands for. Frankly i never thougjt you were anti second ammendment.

Your association is flawed.  The TEA PARTY rose out of fiscal issues.  Nothing to do with the 2nd Amendment.

I've attended major TEA PARTY marches in DC.  Have you?

Taxed Enough Already.   FISCAL....not social. 

I'm not anti 2nd Amendment.  I just don't own any firearms.


.....yet. 

[truth_seeker]

Clearly living in socialist utopia you have bought onto the hype about the tea party. It is not socons.  maybe you should actually read what the tea stands for. Frankly i never thougjt you were anti second ammendment.

Are we to be judged, and criticized, even maligned for where we live?

Life is not entirely online politics. I'd enjoy living in many liberal places.

[EC]

I'm not anti 2nd Amendment.  I just don't own any firearms.


.....yet.

Pick one up. Hie thee to a range and practice with it. Or better still - get to the range first and see what suits you before you buy. Nearly all ranges do rentals/loaners, and most of the other customers are usually pretty cool with letting you send a couple rounds from theirs downrange.

I am fond of both the Sig Sauer P556 and the Striker street sweeper. Tried a Glock 22 - couldn't hit the floor with it if I dropped it.

Not that I could possess such things in the gloriously disarmed UK.