comMITTed to Romney!

Any frequent visitors of this site know that I occasionally launch into random diatribes. What follows will be no different; however, I wish to share with you some of my thoughts, feelings and frustrations. I have been honored to be a part of this site. I have had a lot of fun, and met some great and interesting people. It has been an exciting year, and Presidential Campaign. Many of us have enjoyed the ups and downs of the Romney Campaign  together, and have shared stories, articles, opinions,  friendship, and time.

Governor Romney ran a great campaign. He represented his supporters well; he made alliances and gained the trust of many conservative leaders–but ultimately, he came up short. Many of us were frustrated, sad, maybe even angry when he dropped out of the race. Millions of Republicans voted for him; he won eleven State Primaries or Caucuses; he was endorsed by many prominent conservative activists and leaders. Regardless of whether or not he is ever elected President, or Vice President for that matter, he will be a driving force for conservative principles in the future.

Since Mitt’s pursuit of  the Presidency ended, it has been a struggle to maintain the quality that this site has enjoyed. Some bloggers and readers have chosen not to stick around. At times I have found myself posting multiple posts regarding one topic. Sometimes the only thing I find to talk about is whether or not Mitt will be asked to join John McCain on the ticket. If that were to happen, we would have plenty of material, and a renewed ferver in supporting “our” candidate. I would like to think that if it does not happen, that we will be able to sill post quality information, and continue to enjoy each others friendship, and dialogue.

During tha past couple of days there has been a renewed push against Mitt Romney. It was launched by an obscure PAC known as Government Is Not God. The organization endorsed Mike Huckabee and is ran by some of his supporters. I was upset about it, as I know many of you were. But after their petition was effectively rendered useless, and many Romney supporters signed a petition of our own, I found myself feeling like I was upset about something of no consequence. Now, I still want people to sign our petition; and it will be forwarded to Sen. McCain; I just feel like some of us have let people cause us to dwell on things that really are not that important. The people that are protesting Mitt Romney becoming VP are the minority. Many of them are religious bigots, (if you don’t agree, read some of their comments) and are bitter because their guy is not being considered for VP. The vast majority of Republicans would be happy with a McCain/Romney ticket.

Our time is very limited; and the space in our brain should be considered prime real estate. Whatever things are to occupy that real estate should pay the rent to dwell there, abide by the rules of the land owner, or be evicted. Haters and detractors have no business  in our minds, and should only cause us to examine our own priorities and attitudes. I am grateful for each of you. I hope that all of us continue to support conservative principles and agendas. I also hope that we can be respectful of each other, and those who disagree with us. There is a reason each of us came to this site in the first place. I hope we can continue to find reasons to come back to it.

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Disclaimer:

What follows is the product of my thoughts and may be hazardous to your mental wellbeing.

So… It has been quite a year. Whether it’s the sub-prime slump or Larry Craig, Mahmoud Ahmadenijad or Miss Teen South Carolina, (both of which are serious threats) or what was the other thing? Oh that’s right, an incredibly insane election season–It has been wonderful.

So John McCain IS the Republican Nominee for President; Barack Obama is inspiring millions and raising them too. Sometimes when he starts talking I forget that I disagree with him on almost every fundamental issue of the day; but he sure can talk. There is so much excitement in the Democratic base. The two leading candidates, Obama and what’s-her-doodle agree on just about everything but each have managed to attract their own fervent support and enthusiasm. Now I am not by any means advocating that either one of them becomes the next President; in fact the thought frightens me. I just have come to believe that a Democrat is going to be elected.

Anyway, back to right field. Our party has shown and continues to show that we lack unity and purpose. We have an absolute nominee; yet thousands are still delaying the inevitable by voting for Mike Huckabee. Each day that Mike Huckabee remains in the race, the more fractured and fragile our party becomes. I personally find it silly. The candidate the I support suspended his campaign for the good of his party and his country. He was honorable enough to stand up for his convictions and support the eventual Republican nominee. If that is good enough for Mitt Romney, it is good enough for me. John McCain may lose; he may win; but he will be on the front line of our fight. You don’t have to stand next to him, but at least be willing to stand behind him.

I believe our future is bright. I also believe Mitt Romney’s future is bright. Mitt Romney is this country’s newest eclipse. By extracting from the Greek verb used in part to form the word eclipse, you get the phrase “I am absent”. Now I am very well aware of the fact that Mitt is still around; however, like an eclipse, he has cast a noticeable shadow and past on, leaving onlookers wanting more. Governor Romney suspended his bid at CPAC just as many conservatives were endorsing him. He is now like a great new product that everyone wants but can’t find–an eclipse. He didn’t get his party’s nomination; but he may have gained something more important–his party’s attention.

In 2012 there will be a new cast of competitors, including Mike Huckabee, who may be remembered by many as the guy who helped hand the Presidency to the dems. Mitt will be there and so will we, all of us stronger for the wear. So come what may, I will support my party and Mitt Romney by supporting John McCain. The next few years will bring new challenges, new excitement, new tears, and new joy. The next few years will also bring new opportunities, new dreams–and another eclipse. In a few short years Mitt Romney will return not just as a passing shadow, but as the voice of the conservative movement and the Republican Party.

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For fellow conservatives considering Mitt for the first time, it’s important to understand Mitt’s staunch support of the pro-life platform.  The media has tried to downplay and negate Mitt’s position on this.  They’ve managed to stick a big old post-it note on Mitt’s forehead labelled “Flip Flopper” in permanent ink.  They’ve asserted that he lacks conviction.  They’re wrong.  As Governor, Mitt consistently stuck to conservative principles.  On abortion, marriage, health care, economy and other important issues, Mitt consistenly made conservative decisions.  For a great summary on Mitt’s real record, see Ann Marie’s post back in November 2007.

On Monday, the 35th anniversay of Roe v. Wade, Mitt once again committed to overturning this decision:

After 35 years of Roe v. Wade, we are again reminded why this decision should be overturned,” Romney said in a statement provided to LifeNews.com.

“We recognize the worth and dignity of every person, a fact that is ingrained in our hearts and etched in our national purpose,” Romney added. “Unelected judges should not be the final arbiters on these important decisions which define who we are as a people.”

Recently, Romney told Nevada voters that he wanted the high court to overturn the infamous decision allowing virtually unlimited abortions.

“I am pro-life, and I would welcome a time when the people of America concluded that abortion was wrong, but that’s not where America is, and that’s why I believe that the next right step for America is for the court to overturn Roe v. Wade,” he said then.

“That would return to the states and to the elected representatives of the people the ability to set their own laws related to abortion,” he said.

“Today, as Americans from across this country participate in the annual March for Life, my thoughts are with all those whose dedication and compassionate concern have done so much to educate and assist others in creating a genuine culture of life,” he said.

The last phrase is a very telling remark.  As he does with so many issues, Mitt is able to look at the broader implications and ramifications of following a certain path.  When he discusses his decision to become politically pro-life, Mitt often states that as Governor he realized that the effects of Roe v. Wade weren’t just limited to abortion.  They extended to issues like embryonic stem cell research and teenage pregnancy, and to the very basic fabric of our culture.  The question, “Are we a culture of life, or of death,” has strong ramifications for our children, their education, their government, their health, their society and their future.  Mitt understood (and has helped me understand) that the issue of abortion isn’t solely about choice or murder or rights - it’s about the kind of culture, society and country we are creating (or destroying) for the next generation.

If you are unsure about Mitt’s conviction on this or other social issues such as marriage, please DO NOT believe the picture the media has painted.  Please take a few minutes to visit Mitt’s site where he discusses his belief in “promoting a culture of life,” or visit the Encyclopedia Mittanica, where you can scroll down and find Mitt’s answers to just about any question, all neatly alphabetized according to issue. 

Warning:  if you take a few minutes to do this - to objectively look at Mitt’s platform and record, you WILL find he is a true Reagan conservative, and you WILL most likely want to join, sign up, contribute, campaign for, blog and in all other ways become a Mitt supporter!  Let us know when you do - we’d love to hear your story!

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Well, it wasn’t the best night for us; however, this is not the end; it is not the beginning of the end; it is simply the end of the beginning. We can all consider what went wrong or what it might mean for us–but self pity will yield no results. We need to continue to believe in the future of this country and the future of this campaign. This is the time to lift each other up and carry on with hope and determination.

So let’s get to it. We have a lot of work to do before New Hampshire. Governor Romney will have a chance before the first in the nation primary to show the American public why he deserves their vote. We need to do all we can to help him out. Let’s raise the standard of the discourse and continue to be positive and motivated to succeed.

Tonight the Democrats rejected identity politics and made Senator Obama the first African American winner of a Presidential Caucus. Despite any political differences we may have, this is a truly remarkable event that we should embrace. The Democrats took a step forward by embracing a person with a message of hope for the future; and in doing so, they made political history.

We need to continue to embrace our candidates message and work to make history ourselves. Now is not the time to lose faith. Each of us needs to press forward until a Romney Presidency is not just the substance of things hoped for–but reality.

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