And if he is “cough” a real conserative, why does he call President Clinton’s don’t ask, don’t tell policy “a step in the right direction?”

If he is “cough” principled, why didn’t he disband the Governor’s Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth until a year before he decided to run for president. And then only after it had been replaced by another Commission created by the Legislature?

The Gay and Lesbian Commission on Youth is basically an organization spending tax dollars to promote Gay and Lesbian Pride activities among youth. Hmmmm… I thought soliciting minors was illegal, but evidently if you call it Gay Pride and do it, you can get tax dollars to do it with.

So, maybe I agree that Governor Romney is “sigh” consistent. He’s consistently seemed to not oppose the homosexual movement enough in MA.

Check out his letter to the Log Cabin Republicans at
http://www.massresistance.org/docs/marriage/romney/record/RomneyLogCabinLetter.pdf

I read several comments throughout the newspapers and other journals. There was some opposition, as there always is, but overall people connected with the message and how the message was delivered by Mitt. I have spent the time rereading the speech and have watched it a few times by myself and with others. It has had a profound effect on the people who have watched it with me.

I believe as people come to see unfiltered Mitt Romney they will begin to understand what many on this site have come to know. That Romney offers some of the things that have been missing from America for a time. That is not to say the other leaders who have served this nation were not equal to the task for their time. Each President has brought with him certain skills and benefits.

Romney brings to the table, in these days, the critical skills needed to navigate through the emerging military, economic, and social challenges. I for one am grateful that such a man with his skills, intellect, and talents has chosen to make the sacrifice and run for President. Mitt Romney is truly, in every sense, an inspiring leader.

There are many topics addressed, but the sections in the Table of Contents titled “Conservative 1994 Platform,” “Romney’s Wealth,” and “Human Interest Stories.” are most pertinent to Vic’s post.

Thanks for the note. However, I did include that very post in the body of my post above. You will find the link in the bold phrase: “MESSED UP HAIR”

Thanks again.

As for empathy on human services, you might be best looking at a liberal dem candidate. Conservatives believe in removing barriers for personal achievement…not by giving out freebies and government takeover of lives. Yes, we have compassion…but for those willing to help themselves…not for generational slackers.

Is Mitt rather stiff collared? Yes…but just because he is not a comedian or a have affairs does that mean he would not make an great President? When has that become the qualifier? I want someone that shares my policy and vision for the USA and someone who is the best-of-the-best America has to offer as POTUS and the Leader of the Free World. If his policies and vision do not match your idealism, then fine…but personal attacks gain you nothing.
Other than government involvement in Life (ie, abortion) his stances have not changed. When you speak to different target audiences you emphasize points that interest them the most and phrase them accordingly. This is not pandering. As mentioned, abortion is he only policy change and that has been well chronicled on reasons for before and after. All other ‘flipflops’ are just nonsense if you really look at the facts.

Mitt uses the phrase “Listen to my words” alot when dealing with media and others that try to distort his comments. Words have meaning. Well educated people understand this. Biased pundits and editorialist ignore meanings for their own gain and spin. Actions also have Meaning…moreso than words. Look at his record…not the spinmeisters. Mitt was great for Massachusetts in a time of desperation for the state. The 93% democratic legislature tried blocking his every conservative effort. And yet, he got the job done with success. Talk about an uphill battle!

Recent polls show Mitt garnering over 50% of the republican primary vote. The only republicans/conservatives that dislike Mitt from MA are those that are disgruntled that he stuck us with a big liberal Deval Patrick for governor who is already killing the state after only 1 year.

Don’t embarass yourself with ignorance — get your facts right then make a justifiable opinion.