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The Most Boring Man in the World

By Aaron Goldstein on 4.24.12 @ 6:08AM

And boy do we need him.

Consider what Barack Obama said after he was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on January 20, 2009. The newly inaugurated President stated:

What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility — a recognition on the part of every American that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world; duties that we do not grudgingly accept, but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character than giving our all to a difficult task.

Well, as it turns out, President Obama’s definition of responsibility is quite different from that of most Americans. Because the only duty he has seized gladly over the past three and a quarter years is holding everyone other than himself responsible for the shortcomings of his policies. President Obama has blamed everyone from former President George W. Bush and House Republicans to the Arab Spring and the Japanese earthquake and tsunami for things not going exactly as planned. At this point, I am surprised he hasn’t got around to blaming his dog Bo, but his turn may soon come. The Obama 2012 campaign is underway and it’s a dog eat dog world out there. Or should I say a man eat dog world? Either way, Obama always seems to have a bone to pick with someone.

However, with the emergence of the GSA and Secret Service scandals not to mention the Fast & Furious scandal at the Department of Justice and the Solyndra boondoggle, President Obama’s time in office can be characterized as an era of irresponsibility.

Enter Mitt Romney. Say what you will about the former Massachusetts Governor. Sure he’s flip-flopped more than John Kerry, might not care much for the poor, and likes firing people as much as he likes mandates. But at least Mitt would mind the store. This is a man who dots his i’s, crosses his t’s and curves his u’s as meticulously as he combs his hair. Whatever his shortcomings, Romney comes across as a man who knows not only what he is doing but also what he needs to do. The same cannot be said for Obama. When we take the time to stack the résumés of Obama and Romney side-by-side we might very well come to the conclusion that Obama would be lucky to qualify for an entry level position in one of Romney’s companies.

If America should choose to put its faith in Mitt this November then over the next four years we will told about how things are being cleaned up and turned around instead of being subjected to four more years of speeches from Obama telling us about the mess that was inherited from the previous administration and how frustrated he is that he doesn’t have the power to wipe it out with the single stroke of a pen. We will have gone from Obama the Orator to Romney the Responsible.

To borrow a phrase from DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Romney is literally and figuratively a picture of sobriety. There is some question as to whether the strongest thing Romney drinks is Diet Coke or chocolate milk. I know Bill Maher kind of beat me to this, but I have a slightly different take from that of the “comedian” who donated $1 million to an Obama Super PAC.

So let’s cue the flamenco guitar and images of a younger Romney in the French Alps with PowerPoint in tow.

He can balance the federal budget on the tips of his fingers.

He can alphabetize his tax deductions blindfolded.

He has won gold medals for Olympic events that do not yet exist.

Hairstylists go to him for grooming advice.

He can tell you that 2 + 2 = 4.

He is the most boring man in the world.

To which Romney, seated at an overcrowded table with his wife Ann, his five sons, their spouses and sixteen grandchildren, would reply, “I don’t always drink chocolate milk, but when I do I prefer Over the Moon. Stay thirsty my friends.”

Mitt Romney might very well be the least hip presidential candidate since Nixon set foot on a beach. As such he would be well advised to refrain from asking “Who let the dogs out?” ever again (unless, of course, said dogs found themselves on the menu of the next White House State Dinner). Mitt should also probably resist the temptation to tell people that he listens to Jay-Z on his iPod (assuming he even has an iPod.)

While Romney might not be able to carry a tune, let us remember that we’re voting for the next American President, not the next American Idol. So while Obama sings “Let’s Stay Together” with the Reverend Al Green, Romney is actually figuring a way to bring the nation together. Not very exciting perhaps. But 3 ¼ years of Obama plus the trillions added to our debt is more than enough drama for a lifetime. At least four years of boredom is exactly what this country needs.

About the Author

Aaron Goldstein writes from Boston, Massachusetts.

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Tom| 4.24.12 @ 7:19AM

So now the best reason to vote for Mitt Romney is that he drinks chocolate milk!!!!!

Vern Crisler| 4.24.12 @ 11:22AM

Yeah, this is what Republicans and sunshine conservatives have to end up doing to sell their moderate Republican candidate. It gets harder from here.

rcb| 4.24.12 @ 11:35AM

Yeah, it will be a lot easier selling him then a guy who has been in office three years and half the people that voted for him are finally realizing what he really is. Sounds like you are still clueless.

JmsA| 4.24.12 @ 12:01PM

Hey Crisler, I would suggest you get yourself a comfy chair so you can watch the One's second inauguration, but I want the One out, no matter what. Where are all of the best and bravest conservatives you're always harping about? Home, away from the fray, that's where. At least Romney is doing what none of them is doing. I would love to see your head explode when he picks Rubio.

TrueBlue | 4.24.12 @ 1:00PM

Home, or working, because they aren't millionaires (not begrudging him his money, he earned it). That or arguing with the Senate over passing a bleeding budget instead of having to worry about having something they did in high school dug up by the papparazi media, or having their family attacked just for being born.

JmsA| 4.24.12 @ 9:19PM

Get Some Care, Little Micky.

Quartermaster| 4.24.12 @ 7:18PM

Methinks you have far too much faith in Mittens.

Alan Brooks| 4.24.12 @ 9:45PM

Too bad Papa Joe isn't alive to celebrate Romney's primary victories today.

Reality| 4.26.12 @ 8:15PM

No, the "best reason" to vote for Romney is because he is not a communist like Barack Obama. He does not want to destroy capitalism like Obama does. Point being, four more years of Obama, and no more America as we have known it. Also, Obama in the next four years will surely have the opportunity to appoint more marxists to the Supreme Court. Mitt Romney will not do that. So you vote for Romney for those reasons. In addition, you make very dadgummed sure that we keep the House and gain the Senate. THAT is hugely important as well. There is no longer anything to discuss. It is Romney or Obama. Saying you just won't vote is a vote for Obama. Face reality and take a hard look at where we really are right now.

Publius | 4.24.12 @ 7:34AM

Romney is going to be a great President...The best since Reagan.

Occam's Tool| 4.24.12 @ 10:36AM

I like Romney more the more I get to know him. Boring and competent is good. Look up Antoninius Pius, MY favorite Roman Emperor.

TrueBlue | 4.24.12 @ 1:02PM

Coolidge was a boring president too. Romney is quite a bit more exciting than him, but definitely dull compared to Obama.

Ted| 4.24.12 @ 3:24PM

Coolidge was boring? Yes, to an extent. But, unlike Romney, Coolidge was a conservative.....

Purp| 4.24.12 @ 11:25AM

He is easily the best candidate since John Mc Cain.

W| 4.24.12 @ 11:30AM

Purp
McCain would have been a much better president than Obama. Obama is worse than LB J and Carter.

Pete| 4.24.12 @ 2:59PM

If he was better than why didn't he win?

W| 4.24.12 @ 3:22PM

Wow, I am overwhelmed.
Probably a lot of stupid people voted for Obama or stayed home to not vote for McCain.

Tom| 4.24.12 @ 5:13PM

A McCain Presidency would have been a total and complete disaster.

The Republican Landslide of 2010 would NEVER have occurred if John McCain were President. In fact, the Democrats probably would have gotten very close to the 67 votes necessary in the Senate to override a Presidential veto were McCain in office.

I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever that McCain did not win in 2008. And I actually voted for that heap of GOP trash because of Sarah Palin.

Tom| 4.24.12 @ 5:26PM

Speaking of the 2008 election, I've always remembered this column published on November 6, 2008 by the American Spectator's very own R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr., called "Oh What a Beautiful Morning":

http://spectator.org/archives/.....ul-morning

W| 4.24.12 @ 5:58PM

We would not have Obamacare, Justice Kagan, Justice Sotomayor, troops in Central Africa, another 5 trillion in debt, Fast and Furious, etc.
But since you like Obama's presidency, then be honest and vote for him.
Anyone who refers to a war hero like McCain as "trash" is not to be taken seriously.

Tom| 4.24.12 @ 6:29PM

W(hore) I've NEVER taken a GOP shill like you seriously.

And I don't care how long he was in Vietnam, McCain is still a piece of trash, which explains why you are so eager to defend him.

W| 4.24.12 @ 6:52PM

Wow, NEVER, why capitalize?
I don't care who you for.

MikeG| 4.24.12 @ 8:02PM

What's wrong with you Tom you don't care McCain was in a prison camp for five years? You are white traitorous trash.

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 6:35PM

W
You are wasting your time with Cintom, a worthless POS.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:18PM

Duuuuuhhhh !

" Tom| 4.24.12 @ 5:13PM

....... "And I actually voted for that heap of GOP trash because of Sarah Palin."

You're An Argument Against Yourself.

Anyone,Who Reads American Spectatpr Knows I Didn't Vote For McCain Despite Palin.

I Wrote In A Protest Vote For My Brother-In-Law.

Carry On, Little Micky.

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 6:36PM

Clintom
Your'e right. We are better off today than four years ago.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:19PM

Little Micky, You're Confused.

Carry On.

DRA2010| 4.24.12 @ 5:17PM

Why didn't McCain win?

Because Obama outspent him 2-1 in advertising (which doesn't count about $1B in free advertising from the MSM). It also doesn't reflect that roughly 1/3 of the Democratic campaign contributions were illegal due to online credit card fraud (such as Mickey Mouse donating a total of $23,000) and illegal foreign contributions (such official O-Tee shirts sold to Palestinians).

Mike Hawk| 4.24.12 @ 7:11PM

McCain was a just plain lousy candidate. An uninspiring man who ran an bland uninspiring godawful campaign.

Mark in LA| 4.24.12 @ 7:24PM

Yes, If McCain had been elected we would have gotten that illegal alien amnesty that would guarantee the end of the Republican Party.

Appleby| 4.24.12 @ 7:35AM

Sounds a lot like the antichrist to me.

Not voting for Mitt Romney.

Ken (Old Texican)| 4.24.12 @ 9:08AM

So Appleby,
you are going to opt for four more years of Obama?
I have enjoyed and appreciated many of your posts, but this idea is just plain stupid.

Doctor Right| 4.24.12 @ 9:31AM

Don't bother, Ken; the Ron Paul Pouting Brigade just wants attention.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 9:46AM

Dr.Reich's The RINO-CINO Crybaby,Who Wants Us To Leave His RINO-CINO Ruling Elites' Frontman, Mittens Alone.

http://www.grimmemennesker.dk/.....people.jpg

Doctor Right| 4.24.12 @ 9:54AM

Clint's the dolt who...oh, hell...why beat around the bush?

Clint is a dolt. Pure and simple.

Quartermaster| 4.24.12 @ 7:21PM

Nah. A dolt think a Mittens admin will much different than that of the Kenyan.

Dr. Ron Paul| 4.24.12 @ 9:57AM

Clint, would you please give it a rest?

For Pete's sake! If it wasn't for my supporters, maybe I would have won this darn thing!

Occam's Tool| 4.24.12 @ 10:36AM

Clint:

AIPAC steps on your face.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 3:54PM

Tool Job's The Screwball Israel Firster Smear Bund RINO-CINO,Who Said He'd Vote For The Ruling Elites' Fop Frontman,Mittens Romney, Back In June.

We Are Being Set Up By The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges For The Ruling Elites' Frontman Mittens Romney.

These Are The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges Who Gave Us The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain Of McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy, McCain-Lieberman, Gang Of 14, Opposing Bush Tax Cuts Of 2001 & 2003,TARP.

Now They Are Trying To Give Us RomneyCare,TARP, Cynical Flip-Flops On Abortion, Gays, Refuses to Sign Pro-Life Pledge, Illegal Immigrants, "Little Chain Saw Al" At Bain, Crony Capitalism Campaign Money Trail.....

Crassus| 4.24.12 @ 11:15AM

Yada, yada, yada.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 3:57PM

" Crassus| 4.12.12 @ 11:31AM
All right you, RINOs, you got your boy Mittenz the nomination. Now see if you can get him elected. Don't worry, you can always blame us conservatives when he loses. That's what you always do."

Con Chef (NB) | 4.24.12 @ 11:31AM

Clint wants us to all cast 3rd party votes so that his gub-ment massah, Obama, will be re-elected.

Thanks for staying home & giving us Bob Casey too, asshole!

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 3:51PM

Call Bibi, Israel Firtser Smear Bund Crybaby, Con Job.

http://www.grimmemennesker.dk/.....people.jpg

W| 4.24.12 @ 6:00PM

Why should he call Bibi? Explain.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 6:05PM

Ask Bibi.

Con Chef (NB) | 4.24.12 @ 6:19PM

Ask Obama, Clint. You're casting a de facto vote for him, putz.

W| 4.24.12 @ 6:31PM

Chef
Why is Clint always talking about Bibi?

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:22PM

Obooboo & I Ain't On Speaking Terms, Israel Firster Smear Bund Neo-Chickenhawk Coward, Con Job.

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 3:42PM

Hey Catholic Man, what say you about this PCism:
'......Newsmax Faculty Calls for ‘Hitler’ Bishop to Resign Tuesday, April 24, 2012 02:46 PM
By: Martin Gould The Roman Catholic bishop who likened President Brack Obama to Hitler and Stalin is facing calls to resign from the board of fellows at Notre Dame University.And Bishop Daniel Jenky’s Peoria diocese should also be investigated by the IRS, one group says, suggesting that his statement could have violated tax exempt rules on political speech.Jenky sparked a firestorm on April 14 when he said in a homily, “Hitler and Stalin, at their better moments, would just barely tolerate some churches remaining open, but would not tolerate any competition with the state in education, social services, and health care. In clear violation of our First Amendment rights, Barack Obama — with his radical, pro-abortion, and extreme secularist agenda — now seems intent on following a similar path.” A total of 95 members of faculty at Notre Dame have added their names to a letter sent Sunday to the university’s president the Rev. John Jenkins and chairman of the trustees Richard Notebaert demanding action.“We accept that Jenky’s comments are protected by the First Amendment, but we find it profoundly offensive that a member of our beloved University’s highest authority, the Board of Fellows, should compare the president’s actions with those whose genocidal policies murdered tens of millions of people, including the specific targeting of Catholics, Jews, and other minorities for their faith,” the letter stated.
They asked Jenkins and Notebaert to issue a statement distancing the university from Jenky’s comments, adding, “Further, we feel that it would be in the best interest of Notre Dame if Jenky resigned from the University’s Board of Fellows if he is unwilling to renounce loudly and publicly this destructive analogy.”
Jenky was educated at Notre Dame and was rector of the university’s Dillon Hall and director of campus ministry before being appointed Bishop of Peoria in 2002.The Diocese of Peoria said Jenky was “surprised” at the move, saying the faculty members “must have not actually heard or read what was said and only what people have misquoted.”
Meanwhile Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed a complaint with the IRS, insisting Jenky’s sermon was political. "No rational person could believe the bishop was doing anything but saying vote against Obama," said executive director Barry Lynn.........'

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:03PM

Interesting, How These Lapsed Catholic, Turned Ax Grindin' Anti-Catholics Are The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges For The Ruling Elites' Fop Frontman, Mittens Romney.

These RINO-CINO's Think They Can Use Us Religious Conservatives As Their "Useful Dupes".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 6:39PM

Clintom,
Are you a Catholic? You gotta be kidding.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:29PM

Little Micky, Are You Following Me ?

That's A Queer Thing To Do.

scotchieguy| 4.24.12 @ 11:28AM

They should put a warning sticker by any third party candidate's name on the ballot: WARNING, a vote for this candidate is actually a vote for the incumbent.

Anthony| 4.24.12 @ 10:57AM

Hey Appleby, your religious fundamentalist myopia is really getting boring and scary.
In case you haven't figured it out, ain't nobody going to save America from anybody, except us folks on the ground!!!
Sorry to burst your bubble, but it's worth repeating, we the people must save this country, nobody else is going to do it, including the Almighty, so wake the hell up!!!!

Stammon| 4.24.12 @ 3:48PM

So that is another vote for Obama.
SCORE!!!
Good for you.
You need to question yourself, and stop being so self-righteous.

Todd S| 4.24.12 @ 5:00PM

Sorry you have a bad experience with the Mormon Church but you are losing your marbles because that is beyond absurd.

MikeG| 4.24.12 @ 8:05PM

The antichrist? My God what is wrong with you. You don't want to vote for him, fine, but to call him the antichrist puts you in Clint-land.

Bill Hussein O'Stalin| 4.24.12 @ 7:40AM

Cutting government will not be that boring.

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 8:13AM

Can I interest you in a great investment opportunity? You seem much more savvy than most on this board.

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 8:55AM

Hi Clint!
What names are you posting under today?
Who you voting for Obama or Romney?

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 4:31PM

Neither, Mittwit.

Doctor Right| 4.24.12 @ 9:32AM

Well, some of the people on this board are not exactly scholars...

...like Clint, Teflon93, Jew-Hating Jack, etc...

So it can be a low bar.

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 9:44AM

Clever names like Sphincter, American Hitman.

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 8:19PM

and Mittwit

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:07PM

We Hear Dr.Reich Stoops To Give His Low Blows.

Call Barney.

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 6:40PM

Clintom,
You adding Tom to your list of aliases? You change the names but it is always the same old message.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:32PM

Apparently, You Are, Paranoid Mittens' Kitten, Little Micky.

Little Micky Thinks Everyone,Who Badmouths His Mittens Is Tea Party Clint.

Pete| 4.24.12 @ 11:26AM

If he follow Ryan's plan he would not be cutting government at all.

Lon Mead| 4.24.12 @ 8:08AM

Sounds kinda like what they do down in Louisiana... Have a Republican run things responsibly, then re-elect Edwin Edwards because the Republican was too boring.

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 8:12AM

Gee Aaron, he sounds peachy when you stay completely off substance.

The key is "boring" = status quo.

Why a nations whose system is designed to self destruct needs a boring guy to better manage that system is not explained by the pundit.

Herman the German | 4.24.12 @ 9:44AM

Boring is good...I've had about all the excitment I can stand over the last 3 years.

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 4:33PM

Bring back the good old days of Medicare Part D, Amnesty and TARP, right?

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 6:41PM

Clintom
Don't you get tired of changing names? What is the point?

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 8:16PM

what a tool

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:34PM

Uh Oh !

Apparently, Little Micky Is Queer For Tea Party Clint.

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 4:34PM

What about Jenky....is he boring?????

Mutt the Hoople| 4.24.12 @ 8:16AM

I want Romney to be President and a Republican House and Senate for one reason- the Press will start doing its job again. The Media is supposed to be our watchdog, checking on government corruption and incompetence. However, for the past 4 years we've been treated to the moral equivalent of the North Korean News Agency www.kcna.co.jp/index-e.htm, with its glorious wheat harvests and boy-meets-tractor stories.

With Mitt and a GOP congress, the news media will once again be the savage watchdogs our Founding Fathers envisioned.

fmm| 4.24.12 @ 9:16AM

Except most of the stories will be manufactured to mislead the public.

Doctor Right| 4.24.12 @ 1:34PM

"...the Press will start doing its job again."

WHAT??? You're joking, right??

Let's assume Romney wins, and the GOP controls both houses of Congress.

On the day of Romney's inauguration, the lead story in the Washington Post will be about all the homeless people in DC (who just magically appeared on November 7th, 2012), and how shameful it is that they're being "hidden" to cleanse the inauguration for rich, white Americans.

The lead story in the New York Times will be:
"Economy in shambles: WHY hasn't Romney fixed it?"

Good Morning America will start the day with an expose about Mormonism, and link Mormons to right-wing, fundamentalist, anti-government militia groups (all 2 of them...)

MSNBC anchor Al Sharpton will talk about how it's racist that Obama was defeated, and demand a recount, as well as a boycott of all white businesses.

Keith Olbermann will be an a-hole.

Christiane Amanpour will dedicate an hour to describe how Romney has "lost Afghanistan and Iraq"...

And this is only inauguration day!

As the great Rush Limbaugh says:
"Stop waiting for the media to do their jobs...it's NOT going to happen."

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 8:26AM

The Canuck Offers"The Lesser Evil" McCain Redux.

Pseudo-Intellectual | 4.24.12 @ 9:25AM

Romney is the anti-McCain.
McCain: 40 year Washington insider. Legislator.
Amnesty. Surly personality. Immoral background.
No private sector experience. Backstabber.
Romney: Never in Washington. 4-year Governor.
Anti-amnesty. Likeable personality. Moral background. 40-year private sector success.
Will beat Obama.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 9:38AM

We Are Being Set Up By The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges For The Ruling Elites' Frontman Mittens Romney.

Skeevix | 4.24.12 @ 9:47AM

Talk about boring...Clint has posted this same message about 1,000 times. He needs some new material.

Con Chef (NB) | 4.24.12 @ 11:35AM

(GASP) Now Skeevix, this is one of Herr Clint's BEST canned posts. I think this is Clint's Canned Post No. 13, if I'm not mistaken. Give him a break. He dropped out of school in 6th grade & can only re-post the same insipid crap over & over again. If he had an original thought, it'd die of lonliness.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:18PM

I'm Smart Enough To See That The RINO-CINO Apologists Think They Can Use Us Religious Conservatives For Their "Useful Dupes", Pseudo-Intellect Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot, Con Job.

Romney On Abortion-2002.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4

Con Chef (NB) | 4.24.12 @ 6:21PM

If you're a "religious conservative," I'm a damned Chinaman.

Mike Hawk| 4.24.12 @ 7:22PM

Can you make any sese of what put up?? I can't. I wonder if Mr. Robopost knows.

MikeG| 4.24.12 @ 8:07PM

How much time and space is wasted on "Clint" here. He loves the attention. A normal person would have some shame and not write his crap.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:39PM

You're Here MickyG.

You're Shameless Crap.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:37PM

Interesting, A Kosher Chinaman.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:10PM

The GOP Needs To Be Tea Partied.

They Think They Can Use Us Religious Conservatives For Their "Useful Dupes".

Romney On Abortion, 2002.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4

Crassus| 4.24.12 @ 11:17AM

Yada, yada, yada.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:13PM

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 3:44PM

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 3:42PM
Hey Catholic Man, what say you about this PCism:
'......Newsmax Faculty Calls for ‘Hitler’ Bishop to Resign Tuesday, April 24, 2012 02:46 PM
By: Martin Gould The Roman Catholic bishop who likened President Brack Obama to Hitler and Stalin is facing calls to resign from the board of fellows at Notre Dame University.And Bishop Daniel Jenky’s Peoria diocese should also be investigated by the IRS, one group says, suggesting that his statement could have violated tax exempt rules on political speech.Jenky sparked a firestorm on April 14 when he said in a homily, “Hitler and Stalin, at their better moments, would just barely tolerate some churches remaining open, but would not tolerate any competition with the state in education, social services, and health care. In clear violation of our First Amendment rights, Barack Obama — with his radical, pro-abortion, and extreme secularist agenda — now seems intent on following a similar path.” A total of 95 members of faculty at Notre Dame have added their names to a letter sent Sunday to the university’s president the Rev. John Jenkins and chairman of the trustees Richard Notebaert demanding action.“We accept that Jenky’s comments are protected by the First Amendment, but we find it profoundly offensive that a member of our beloved University’s highest authority, the Board of Fellows, should compare the president’s actions with those whose genocidal policies murdered tens of millions of people, including the specific targeting of Catholics, Jews, and other minorities for their faith,” the letter stated.
They asked Jenkins and Notebaert to issue a statement distancing the university from Jenky’s comments, adding, “Further, we feel that it would be in the best interest of Notre Dame if Jenky resigned from the University’s Board of Fellows if he is unwilling to renounce loudly and publicly this destructive analogy.”
Jenky was educated at Notre Dame and was rector of the university’s Dillon Hall and director of campus ministry before being appointed Bishop of Peoria in 2002.The Diocese of Peoria said Jenky was “surprised” at the move, saying the faculty members “must have not actually heard or read what was said and only what people have misquoted.”
Meanwhile Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed a complaint with the IRS, insisting Jenky’s sermon was political. "No rational person could believe the bishop was doing anything but saying vote against Obama," said executive director Barry Lynn.........'

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:23PM

Iinteresting, How Many Of These Lapsed Catholics,Tuened Ax Grindin' Anti-Catholics Are Mittens Romney's Romneybot Apologists.

Romney On Abortion-2002.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4

These RomneyBots Think They Can Use Us Religious Conservatives As Their "Useful Dupes".

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 4:36PM

You don't say excrement as usual. Answer the question.....do you support Jenky or the rest??????????

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 5:03PM

I Think That Both Obama And You, Oldefarte Are Full Time Half-Asses And Together Make Complete Asses Out Of Yourselves.

Con Chef (NB) | 4.24.12 @ 6:23PM

What an excellent answer, Clint. You never cease to amaze us with the depths of your idiocy.

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 4:37PM

Same ol CRAPOLA as usual!!!!!!

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 5:04PM

I'll Call The Nurse To Change Your Crapola Filled Adult Diapers, Oldefarte.

Stewed_tomatoes| 4.24.12 @ 8:37AM

I just want the Angry Communist gone.

Appleby| 4.24.12 @ 8:37AM

I can deal with this trouble, friends, with a wave of my hand -- this very hand! Please excuse me if you will, I'm Professor Harold Hill -- and I'm here to organize the River City Boys' Band!

In other words, beware of the guy who defines the problem and then tries to sell you the solution.

Doctor Right| 4.24.12 @ 9:34AM

That makes absolutely zero sense.

I guess you've never pitched new business, have you?

albert constantine jr.| 4.24.12 @ 12:44PM

A reference to the musical "The Music Man"...I believe Robert Preston was in the movie version...

Doctor Right| 4.24.12 @ 1:36PM

I get the reference; that's not the point.

The point is that being able to define the problem accurately and offer a workable solution is the hallmark of leadership, and it's also how businesses win clients.

martin j smith| 4.24.12 @ 8:49AM

If Romney wins it will be an Anti-Obama vote and nothing more. I too will vote anti-Obama.
Obama is not the candidate that we really need and sadly I do not believe any of the ones that ran were either. We do not need Mr Boring--we need Mr Leader.

LeoInTheWoods| 4.24.12 @ 2:36PM

That'll do. Thanks!

Dave Williams| 4.24.12 @ 2:47PM

I don't disagree, but I think Romney, once elected, will surprise a lot of people, in a good way. He isn't that leader yet, but he does show potential to grow into the Presidency.

martin j smith| 4.24.12 @ 8:50AM

I made a freudian slip I meant Romney is not the candidate we really need but that shows you how I view Romney ( closely with Obama ). This is not good.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 9:01AM

Obama Orchestrated Obamacare, And Romney Orchestrated Romneycare.

Obama Is A Tarpster, While Romney Is A Tarpster.

Frick & Frack.

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 9:06AM

Clint
Who you voting for Obama or Romney?

Doctor Right| 4.24.12 @ 9:35AM

He's going to write-in his buddy, "Big Steve"...

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 9:41AM

Dr.Reich's The Guy,Who Says He'll Vote For The Ruling Elites' RINO-CINO Frontman,Mittens Romney.

We Are Being Set Up By The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges For The Ruling Elites' Frontman Mittens Romney.

These Are The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges Who Gave Us The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain Of McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy,McCain-Lieberman,Gang Of 14, Opposing Bush Tax Cuts Of 2001 & 2003,TARP.

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 9:43AM

Can you name the people who are setting us up, oops, I should have capitalized, who are they that "We Are Being Set Up By." This may require you to think and not robopost.

Doctor Right| 4.24.12 @ 9:47AM

The people who are setting us up, in Clint's addled mind, are the "neocons."

In other words, the Jews.

Clint doesn't say "neocons" as much as he used to, but trust me, they are to blame for all of his problems, both real and imagined.

Mike Hawk| 4.24.12 @ 10:49AM

I was out putting up Campaign signs this morning as today is the PA primary, closed to party affiliation only, in other words, only Republicans vote on the R-slate. I didn't see Clint or any other Paulbots out and no signs. We have a heated Senate contest, two RINOs (Democrats who registered Republican last year) against the Conservative Republican Sam Rohrer. State Committee GOP endorsed one of the RINOs Steve Welch who was an Obama supporter in '08. CLint will vote for Rube Paul today and I already voted for Rick Santorum. Clint has said nothing about the Senate race to unload Bob Casey (the gossamer man) who Clint helped elect in '06 (Clint did not vote for Santorum as he hates Rick).

W| 4.24.12 @ 11:24AM

Mike, Dr. Right
Welch voted for Obama in 2008.
It must be one of those calculated principled votes like Clint voting to beat Santorum in 2006 for supporting Specter, or voting this year for Obama or some writein so the country crashes setting the stage for 2016, or voting to elect Clinton in 96 and Carter in 76. These guys are too smart for us, geniuses.

Mike Hawk| 4.24.12 @ 11:02AM

Welch supported Joe Sest-hack too. It is well known now. We are working our butts off(Tea Party people as well) to take him out and kick out the Establishment RINOs who think they run things.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 6:29PM

I Didn't Vote For The Liberal Democrap Junior Casey. I Never Vote For Democraps, Israel Firster Smear Bund Goebbels Propaganda Coward, BibiBot,W.

But Then,You Already Knew That Israel Firster Smear Bund Goebbels Propaganda BibiBot, W.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 6:31PM

We 6th District Tea Party Patriot, Dr.Ron Paul Supporters Are Voting In Our Republican Delegates Today, Constitutional Scholar, Phil Duffy From The West Chester Tea Party, Sean Lebon, Dr.Ron Paul Activist From West Norriton And Byron Whitman, Former Competition Golfer And Old Wales Golf Club Partner And Dr.Ron Paul Activist.

Aaaand,
I Proudly Voted For Our Pennsylvania Native Son, Dr.Ron Paul.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 5:49PM

Uh Oh !
American Spectator's Resident Lapsed Catholic, Turned Ax Grindin' Anti-Catholic Bigot, Dr.Reich Tries To Play The Anti-Jew Card On Tea Party Clint.

We Are Being Set Up By The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges For The Ruling Elites' Frontman Mittens Romney.

These Are The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges Who Gave Us The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain Of McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy,McCain-Lieberman,Gang Of 14, Opposing Bush Tax Cuts Of 2001 & 2003,TARP.

Doctor Right| 4.24.12 @ 9:47AM

Oh, and the "Israel-Firsters," too...

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 5:51PM

Dr.Reich's A RINO-CINO Firster, Mittens' Kitten.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:25PM

Asked & Answered, Asshat.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:18PM

I like hot guys to pee on my face.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:43PM

Uh Oh !

The Israel Firster Smear Bund Poseur Poster Coward, Is In The Building Pretending He's Tea Party Clint Again.

You Sound Like A Queer, Israel Firster Smear Bund Coward.

Crassus| 4.24.12 @ 11:19AM

Yada, yada, yada.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:25PM

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 3:45PM

Hey CINO flunkie stooge this:
'......Newsmax Faculty Calls for ‘Hitler’ Bishop to Resign Tuesday, April 24, 2012 02:46 PM
By: Martin Gould The Roman Catholic bishop who likened President Brack Obama to Hitler and Stalin is facing calls to resign from the board of fellows at Notre Dame University.And Bishop Daniel Jenky’s Peoria diocese should also be investigated by the IRS, one group says, suggesting that his statement could have violated tax exempt rules on political speech.Jenky sparked a firestorm on April 14 when he said in a homily, “Hitler and Stalin, at their better moments, would just barely tolerate some churches remaining open, but would not tolerate any competition with the state in education, social services, and health care. In clear violation of our First Amendment rights, Barack Obama — with his radical, pro-abortion, and extreme secularist agenda — now seems intent on following a similar path.” A total of 95 members of faculty at Notre Dame have added their names to a letter sent Sunday to the university’s president the Rev. John Jenkins and chairman of the trustees Richard Notebaert demanding action.“We accept that Jenky’s comments are protected by the First Amendment, but we find it profoundly offensive that a member of our beloved University’s highest authority, the Board of Fellows, should compare the president’s actions with those whose genocidal policies murdered tens of millions of people, including the specific targeting of Catholics, Jews, and other minorities for their faith,” the letter stated.
They asked Jenkins and Notebaert to issue a statement distancing the university from Jenky’s comments, adding, “Further, we feel that it would be in the best interest of Notre Dame if Jenky resigned from the University’s Board of Fellows if he is unwilling to renounce loudly and publicly this destructive analogy.”
Jenky was educated at Notre Dame and was rector of the university’s Dillon Hall and director of campus ministry before being appointed Bishop of Peoria in 2002.The Diocese of Peoria said Jenky was “surprised” at the move, saying the faculty members “must have not actually heard or read what was said and only what people have misquoted.”
Meanwhile Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed a complaint with the IRS, insisting Jenky’s sermon was political. "No rational person could believe the bishop was doing anything but saying vote against Obama," said executive director Barry Lynn.........'

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 3:49PM

Do you support Jenky or are you a PC flinkie stooge????????

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:29PM

I Support Dr.Ron Paul, Lapsed Catholic,Ax Grindin' Anti-Catholic, Southern Fried Fart Man.

Iinteresting, How Many Of These Lapsed Catholics,Tuened Ax Grindin' Anti-Catholics Are Mittens Romney's Romneybot Apologists.

Romney On Abortion-2002.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4

These RomneyBots Think They Can Use Us Religious Conservatives As Their "Useful Dupes".

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 4:38PM

Doctor Crapola excrements once again!!!!!

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:57PM

Speakin' Of Crapola, It's Time For The Nurse Change Your Adult Diaper Again, Oldfarte.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 9:29AM

Michael

Are You Voting For Bibi Or Tzipi ?

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 9:41AM

Clint/whatever
What is your obsession with Bibi? Who is Tzipi?
Still avoiding the question.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:31PM

Michael.

Do Your Homework.

Ask Bibi.

I'm Training You To Follow Me.

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 6:04PM

Clint/whatever
Still avoiding the question. Who you going to vote for?
What should I ask Bibi? What is your obsession with Israel, Jews, and Bibi? They really bother you, huh?

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 6:38PM

What's The Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBots Obsession With Bibi ?
Hmmmmmmmm, Little Micky ?

Aaaand,
Why Did They Sell Out Conservatism And Support The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain Of McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy,McCain-Lieberman,Gang Of 14, Opposing Bush Tax Cuts Of 2001 & 2003,TARP.

Aaaand, Why Are They Tryin' To Dupe Us With The RINO-CINO Fop Frontman, Mittens Romney,Who Gave Us RomneyCare,TARP, Cynical Flip-Flops On Abortion, Gays, Refuses to Sign Pro-Life Pledge, Illegal Immigrants, "Little Chain Saw Al" At Bain, Crony Capitalism Campaign Money Trail.....?

Hmmmmmmmm, Little Micky ?

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 6:43PM

Clintom
That really clears it up.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:46PM

I Got Your Number RINO-CINO Boot Licker Mittens Kitten, Little Micky.

Mike Hawk| 4.24.12 @ 10:55AM

Hey, Clint. Did you change your registration back to R so you can vote for Rube Paul or are you still a D so you can vote for Casey. ...or are you even registered??

Con Chef (NB) | 4.24.12 @ 11:36AM

He was registerd by ACORN.

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 3:53PM

CC: Did the Acornista that registered him get a free bottle of booze or a carton of cigarettes?????

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:46PM

Con Job's A Registered Sex Offender.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:48PM

Fart Man Is The Reason Why Con Job Is A Registered Sex Offender.

Con Chef (NB) | 4.24.12 @ 6:26PM

Wow. Either you & Bill the Bigot are the same false flagging asshole, or you're just emmulating him. Given your hatred of Jews, neither would be surprising.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:49PM

That's Lie.

You're An Israel Firster Smear Bund 4-F Neo-Chickenhawk Coward Crybaby Liar, Con Job.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:43PM

You're A Head Case Sociopathic Liar,Little Micky Hawklette.

I've Been A Registered Republican Since I Was Old Enough To Vote.

We 6th District Tea Party Patriot, Dr.Ron Paul Supporters Are Voting In Our Republican Delegates Today, PConstitutional Scholar, hil Duffy From The West Chester Tea Party, Sean Lebon, Dr.Ron Paul Activist From West Norriton And Byron Whitman, Former Competition Golfer And Old Wales Golf Club Partner And Dr.Ron Paul Activist.

Aaaand,
I Proudly Voted For Our Pennsylvania Native Son, Dr.Ron Paul.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:19PM

Aaand I cruise public parks for hot guys with long shlongs...

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 3:46PM

See above, CINO fool!!!!!!!!!!!

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 4:54PM

See Your Adult Diapers, Oldefarte.

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 3:50PM

Do you support Jenky??????

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 4:39PM

Clunt, are you voting for Jenky or the rest?????

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 5:54PM

WTF ?

We Don't Vote For Bishops In The Catholic Church.

Apparently, You're Up To The "r" In Alzheimer's.

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 6:05PM

You are an embarrsment to the Catholics.

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 6:46PM

You're An Embarrassment To Catholicism, Conservatism & Yo Mama, Little Micky.

"In 2005, 2007, 2009, and again in 2011, Dr.Ron Paul introduced the Sanctity of Life Act, which would have life defined as beginning at conception at the Federal level."

Michael| 4.24.12 @ 7:22PM

What does Ron Paul introducing the bill have to do with you being an embarasment to Catholics?

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:50PM

Figure It Out, RINO-CINO Mittens Kitten.Little Micky.

Betina| 4.24.12 @ 9:38AM

Obama, the bitter clinger. Clinging like a religious zealot, to outdated theories and a belief system invented by a miserable envious misanthrope whose politics was an attempt at personal therapy and emotional release. Imagine if this louche, lazy, solipsistic panty waisted fop of a cold deadly narrow minded bigot never had the chance to partake of the magnificence of America and his nut job momma dropped off his sorry arse in Kenya and left him to fend for himself amongst the purveyors of high culture in that outpost of first world loveliness. Just think how different his life would have been. The next time he opens his moronic stupid yap to deride and mock would it be too much to hope that someone, somewhere would point out to him that instead of being the president of what was ONCE the most powerful country in the world, three years ago, he would be squatting in a shack in Kenya somewhere swatting flies, malnourished, possibly fighting malaria, or depending upon US aid to add a couple of years to his sorry life by handing out the medication he needs to take care of his HIV infection. Or maybe getting hacked to death by some other tribesman while he was herding his cattle and goats to a more hospitable area not stricken with drought and disease. That's if he had the means to procure them. He is so in love with the third world and yet he lives in America like a deity and has yet to thank whatever serious of actions helped him to escape the hell hole of his ancestors. The man is a total jackass on every level. Forget boring. It will be a relief to have someone in the White House with even a scintilla of intelligence.

Tim the Enchanter| 4.24.12 @ 1:33PM

Great post, but needs a few paragraphs interspersed to make it a bit more readable.

kwan| 4.24.12 @ 3:22PM

Grandmothers say the darndest things. There's the case of Obama's grandmother Sarah Obama claiming she was in the hospital in Kenya when Obama was born. Then there's birth certificate no. 32018, of Coast Province General Hospital, Mombasa, British Protectorate of Kenya, for a child bearing the name of Barack Hussein Obama II Sex M. This certificate would seem to support Grandma Sarah's story rather than that of the Democrat Party cover-up platoons.

Scorpio51| 4.24.12 @ 9:50AM

Romney will have as many czars as Obama. His taxes will be "progressive" and he agrees with Obama about the student loans. This is all verifiable, HE SAID IT!
Can't wait to see what the chameleon does once he's in the White House...........NOT!

Denver todd| 4.24.12 @ 9:54AM

Speaking about dogs, I wanted a water dog until Obama got one.

albert constantine jr.| 4.24.12 @ 12:46PM

Bo was a gift from Ted Kennedy, who preferred dogs that swam at least as well as he did.

Tim the Enchanter| 4.24.12 @ 1:34PM

Well, you may have wanted a water dog, but the rest of us got a water head instead.

SusyQue| 4.24.12 @ 10:18AM

Boring...not to me. I have a fondness for Romney because he is such a decent man who loves this country, and will work hard to turn it around so we
can have our freedoms back . He is much tougher that most imagine. He has a reputation in the business community of completing all jobs in a timely manner and with excellence. He is the ace in the deck of cards. Compared to useless and destructive obama, who is the joker. Yes...Mitt Romney's my man and he deserves my vote and your vote!

Slacker| 4.24.12 @ 4:19PM

You may well find yourself wishing Mitt was boring. Guys like Santorum are boring. Mitt is not boring. He is a genuine cultural outlier. It will be some accomplishment if he can sell himself as boring rather than weird. We’ll see how it plays out.

diogenes| 4.24.12 @ 10:21AM

Romney has earned his spurs. He can beat Obama if all Republicans support him. The emphasis is on ALL. I spoke at length to a Democratic party professional election manager who told me that Romney will lose by 10 points, because the Tea Party and the Religious Right will refuse to support Romney, and will divide the GOP vote by putting up some screwball to run.

If the TP, the RR, and the ideologues cling to their bitter notions and sulk at home rather than support a man who has outlasted Gingrich, Santorum, Ron Paul, or the ex-luminaries like Sarah Palin or Herman Cain, they will be of enormous help to Obama's election prospects. The Tea Party's preferred candidates are noteworthy for one attribute: they know how to rile the rubes and garner attention and money from them. They have, however, been notably lacking in sensible ideas or achievable programs.

The majority of Americans do not like, and certainly do not want to be governed by, people who are popular with the TP or RR. They don't like the moralisms these people spew, and they can't fail to note the hatred that these people display towards anyone who opposes their views.

The most obvious feature of the Tea Party true believers is their appalling lack of intellect--some can't even write a literate post, or think that name-calling and serial capitalization signify compelling arguments. The truth is that most of the Tea Party true believers would be quite comfortable supporting a George Wallace, were he running today. When this election if over, the Tea Party will be a dead letter, once and for all, a latter day John Birch Society. I look forward to the day when they just shut up and return to their positions under the bridge.

Mike Hawk| 4.24.12 @ 10:58AM

Written by the MM under-the-bridge dwelling troll that you are Dio. You have no idea what "Tea Party' means.

Conserdude| 4.24.12 @ 11:23AM

This is so arrogantly uniformed, this bile of yours. The Tea Party movement and right-of-center people of faith will be with Romney 1000 percent this November. Count on it since they want Obama GONE

Pete| 4.24.12 @ 11:28AM

The tea party is over dude, defeated by Romney.

Mike Hawk| 4.24.12 @ 10:58AM

Pete| 4.24.12 @ 11:28AM

The tea party is over dude, defeated by Romney.

W| 4.24.12 @ 11:29AM

Diogenes
The Tea Party is the best movement to revitalize the Republican Party.
You are obviously trying to insult the conservatives to try to cause friction between the conservatives and Romney supporters.
George Wallace was a Democrat, like you.

I doubt you will vote for Romney. You sound like an Obama troll .

albert constantine jr.| 4.24.12 @ 12:57PM

Once again, your troll identification skills are demonstrated. In his previous posts earlier this year, Diogenes has given every indication of being what you describe.

I've composed a bit of rhyme to give him appropriate tribute:

Diogenes was an ancient Greek
He’s often called a cynic
But when it came to begging
He could really give a clinic
Twas said he sought an honest man
But in fact he just smelled bad
Eating onions every day
He was a pungent lad
In modern times when one so named
Should happen to come by
To sleep but not bathe in the tub
He chose to occupy
When folks in here are talking
He chose to interrupt
And tell all just how good he was
While those here are corrupt
But from the lies he utters
No one needs protection
If he calls you cruel or stupid
It’s merely just projection

W| 4.24.12 @ 1:35PM

Albert,
Excellent as always.
May I suggest you put a (c) 2012 or write copyright2012 at the end to protect your creativity. You may want to collect and publish these.
If Mrs. Martin can trademark "Treyvon" they you can copyright your intellectual property.

I like the names of these trolls. Usually it is Clint operating under a variety of names. If someone honestly wants to vote for Obama instead of Romney, then vote for Obama, who cares. But who wants to read the same old every day that "I just can't bring myself to vote for Romney because.....blah, blah."
That was an informative discussion on the Martin affidavit of probable cause. It looks like a weak case if that is all the evidence, and there is no reason to not put in the affidavit all the key evidence since it must all be disclosed, and this is not a drug case as you pointd out. The statements of Treyvon to his girlfriend are hearsay, and I suspect they did a voice analysis of the cries for "help" allegedly by Treyvon.

albert constantine jr.| 4.24.12 @ 1:43PM

While a defense attorney is supposed to advocate for his client, a prosecutor wears the dual hats of presenting the State's case and being the advocate for justice. In a homicide case of this nature, there is no good purpose that I can discern to hold back evidence.

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 4:30PM

My guess is, your friend the Dem Party Pro made his 10 point win prediction right after hearing you spew your liberal Republican hatred of conservatives and tea partiers.

Every one of you liberal 'bots is an absolute pro at turning off conservatives. Enjoy your a&& beating, Stooge.

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 4:40PM

Jenky or the rest, Clunt??????

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 5:59PM

You Need A Rest, Oldefarte And Your Adult Pampers Changed.

Obama & You Are Two Half Asses & Together You Both Make Completes Asses Of Yourselves.

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 8:18PM

this has to be your most concise post ever, OldeCopynPaste!

Clint| 4.24.12 @ 11:55PM

That Has To Be Your Most Intelligent Statement Ever, Olde LateToTheParty.

Anommynous| 4.24.12 @ 10:47AM

We need a conservative.

9thID| 4.24.12 @ 11:19AM

Romney has a VERY Liberal voting record, doubled down on Socialist RomneyCare, is the only GOPer NOT to sign the pro-life pledge, and a serial flip flopper that would make a Dem blush. No reason to believe that he will keep any more of his promises than Comrade Barry has made to his minons.

Boring, I can deal with. To the hard Left of McCain, I cannot...

Conserdude| 4.24.12 @ 11:21AM

Mitt Romney is a flawed presidential candidate - until you start comparing him to every other GOP nominee of the last 80 years, other than Reagan and Ike. Romney is the man this nation needs - he is a can-do president in a country that needs solutions and competence. His history is being successful at nearly everything he's tried, except for defeating Sen. Ted Kennedy in the '94 election (though he gave him the biggest scare of his career other than Chappaquiddick). While Romney has a history of flip-flops and moderation, he's a right-of-center man who has adapted to the needs and the office. No longer running in blue-state Massachusetts, he is now articulating a vision and competence that sharply contrasts with the hopeless, incompetent, left-wing ideologue in the White House.

Pete| 4.24.12 @ 11:27AM

And he can work with the Democrats, just what we need.

Bill| 4.24.12 @ 11:26AM

Veep Talk:
1. Kelly Ayotte: The women votes
2. Chris Christie: Straight talkers, no apology
3. Pat Toomey: Anti-tax crusader
4. Rob Portman: Budget Guru
5. Mitch Daniel: fiscal hawk executive
6. Jeb Bush: Sunshine Bush dynasty
7. Marco Rubio: The Latino votes (?)
8. Paul Ryan: Genious

And the VP nominee is ...................you decide!

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 8:22PM

9....No One Cares

Con Chef (NB) | 4.24.12 @ 11:30AM

From the Article:

"At this point, I am surprised he hasn't got around to blaming his dog Bo, but his turn may soon come."

Yep. He'll blame Bo for the runs he'll have after eating him.

The fact remains that although Mitt's not MY guy, he's THE ONLY GUY. This country cannot afford another term of Obama. If that man is re-elected, our Republic will cease to be. I will not be amongst the "sunshine patriots and summer soldiers" who will stay home, write somone in or vote for a 3rd party candidate. To me, those folks are selfish. THERE IS NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE.

If Romney choses a good VP, is elected & does well, he sets up a good chance for his VP to succeed him. However, doing well in his first term will be MORE than difficult. It will take a LOT of time & pain (for SOME, not all) for him & the Congress to un-screw everything that this current "president" & his cohorts have screwed up. And if we thought that the media crapped on & slanted the hell out of their coverage of Bush, just THINK how vindictive they'll be if the nation's first "black" "president" is a one term wonder. The stories about how his repudiation confirms how "racist" this nation is will flow like a river through the various media outlets. COUNT ON IT!

Bill| 4.24.12 @ 11:57AM

R-Resolute
O-Organized
M-Mormon
N-Natural
E-Energetic
Y-Young
What is "ROMNEY".
I voted Romney in the FL primary, and I'm proud of that.

Crassus| 4.24.12 @ 12:01PM

Isn't Romney in his 60's? That's not very young, dude.

Bill| 4.24.12 @ 1:27PM

mentally.

Tim| 4.24.12 @ 1:27PM

I think along with picking a conservative VP the thing that he shouldn't do is pick another business person like himself.

His VP must address the other non business wing of majority of normal Americans.

Romney will pick a social conservative so that if he wins his VP can smooth over those folks when the social issues go bye bye

But in all seriousness, as much as I like Ryan and his vision, he would be the wrong book end to a global Corporatist policy wonk like Romney.

cuban pete| 4.24.12 @ 2:56PM

Tim:
As an old white guy I believe that if Romney picks an old or older white guy, his campaign,along with the compliant leftist media will beat that drum night and day.....proof the GOP is the party of white guys,etc.
I have said before I believe Condi Rice would be a good pick but I've taken fire for that suggestion.
Agree or disagree, the folks who post here are a bit more involved in the process than the average voter, so some of the concerns of this group won't be as big a deal to John Q. Citizen.
Again, the first and foremost (and only )goal really is to get BHO back in the classroom at U of C.

Bill| 4.24.12 @ 2:29PM

VP list (short)
1. Kelly Ayotte: Women votes
2. Bob McDonald: Evangelic votes and the South
3. Pat Toomey: Swing state PA
4. Rob Portman: The Rust-Belt votes
5. Marco Rubio: Latino votes
And the VP nominee is.......You decide.

Todd S| 4.24.12 @ 5:04PM

Are you the same Bill that is a complete unapologetic racist?

Bill| 4.24.12 @ 5:57PM

Rumor. I ain't no racist.

Con Chef (NB) | 4.24.12 @ 6:28PM

Bullshit.

RCV| 4.25.12 @ 11:10PM

No rumor, Bill. Your own posts have shown your true colors.

Drek| 4.24.12 @ 3:21PM

We're conservatives, which means we don't go looking for modern messiahs, political or cultural.

We don't have to expect that Romney will meet 100% of all our expectations and requirements.

We're just going to have to work with him, and all the while swell the number of conservatives up on Capitol Hill.

So support Romney.

Support Murdoch and purge Lugar.

Purge Hatch.

And go forward!

Drek| 4.24.12 @ 3:25PM

It's now the time for DREK to sign off, once and for all.

It was only a temporary nom de plum, never intended to become some permanent thing.

Lastly, we do have to make sure that Romney selects an articulate conservative for the ticket. That person has to be able to launch the attacks that we're not likely to see from Romney himself. So whoever he selects, that person must have an appetite for going after liberals, liberalism, progressives, progressivism, and all manner of sacred cows and liberal canards.

The American Hitman| 4.24.12 @ 4:35PM

Lisa Murkowsky would be a perfect fit for Mittens.

David| 4.24.12 @ 3:27PM

CUban Pete, no way to Condi Rice. She is a pro-abortion person and a clone of Bush the younger.

And if you think Bam Bam and Michelle are ever going to leave the political limelight, you are very mistaken. He and she literally believe that he is God's gift to manking.

How many comments has he made along the lines of "when I am elected prez, the planet will begin to heal and the waters will begin to recede".

Does that sound like someone with an ego that will ever go away - like Nixon did, and Reagan did, and Bush the elder did, and Bush the younger did?

cuban pete| 4.24.12 @ 3:37PM

Well at least out of the Oval Office.
ASAP

David| 4.24.12 @ 3:33PM

Con Chef, I am going out to buy a shotgun and a pistol. IF Bam Bam loses, and that is a big IF, there WILL BE riots. You can count on it.

Look how many whites have been severely beaten by blacks since the Trayvon Martin incident. It's seems as though every other day there is another incident. Sorry, but there at just too many blacks who don't have a brain and follow the herd.

It is time for whitey to grow a pair. We already have our's in Texas, but whites in some other states like PA, IL, CA, OH, FL, NJ, NY, and MI just don't have any balls.

I think most Texans feel like, hey, if they want it, come and get it.

albert constantine jr.| 4.24.12 @ 8:18PM

When looking to protect your self and property, there are many options in firearms. A good Mossberg 500 Home Defense model goes about $330 in 12 gauge. There are better weapons out there, but that's a good economical model with many accessories available to customize.

There are lots of handguns available, depending on your level of skill and what you'd like to purchase. In a revolver, .357 magnum is versatile. In an auto, I wouldn't go less than .40 (though .357 SIG is good, there aren't as many handguns chambered in it), or the old American favorite, the .45.

Bill| 4.24.12 @ 3:54PM

Romney will
1. repeal Obamacare and Dod-Frank Bill
2. Balance the budget
3. create jobs
4. nominate conservative judges
5. explore offshore drilling
6. be pro-life, pro-family, and pro-gun
and he will NEVER lie to the American people. I'll vote for him, and FL will turn Red.

DTCOFAZ| 4.24.12 @ 4:01PM

I still don't understand why there are still so many "blind/deaf with nothing in between the ears" individuals out there that still support and cheer for the current pathetic in Chief in the WH.

Vote for Romney! Love him or dislike him, he is still by far more intelligent, sincerely, and more hand-on experience in the real business and govern world.
This pathetic DIVIDER & INSTIGATOR IN CHIEF has nothing to offer to this great nation but lies, cheat and hate.

Oldefarte| 4.24.12 @ 4:51PM

Aaron, great article! Boring? You betcha! Tha's exactly what this country needs in spades right now......boring! With our defecit/debt about ready to proceed THELMA&LOUISE; STYLE over the financial cliff, we are desperate for a focused-like-a-laser CEO type that can begin the longterm process of firing, downsizing, elimination, offshoring, etc this mostrosity aka the federal government. A Jack Welsh type, you betcha, with hopefully the same results. Anyone wanting their leg tingled alternatively should follow the current POTUS on his next trip to Columbia, since remedying this financial mess in DC is going to take a lot of boring perhaps!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim| 4.24.12 @ 5:50PM

Cuban Pete:

Unfortunately, I must agree that in this cycle Romney will be hurt if he picks a VP white male of any age.

It was one thing for Clinton and Gore to run but they were democrats and Clinton was basically the first black president..

Republican candidates that follow the first other Black President will be under a serious media micrscope.

That said, if Marco Rubio won't run as VP than there may be no choice but to run a conservative white guy that's really qualified.

A lot depends on what happens to Obama Care in June.

If Obama Care is upheld...then Romney can ask Mickey Mouse to be VP and he will still be our next pres 60--40 per cent.

If Obama Care is struck down then its going to be a battle Royal....

muslims v. mormons

With the Catholic Vote deciding the election.

David| 4.24.12 @ 8:46PM

Let's see: Who do we need as VP to win the election. It is too difficult getting women unless they are of the common sense variety with conservative leanings. There are simply too many single women with children getting all manner of government subsidies plus the Earned Income Tax Credit every year. And 47% of voters don't pay any fed income taxes.

What we need to win are blue collar workers, including many union types who object to having their dues used for left-wing politicians and causes, conservative democrats, and even conservative Catholics.

Let's think a minute. Who of all the candidates that have been mentioned or we know of who can attact those voters?

Other than John Kasich, the strongest conservative we can get to attract the above voters is ......................yes..............Rick Santorum.

POST American| 4.24.12 @ 11:04PM

Actually, we'd say Ron Paul's the
most boring ----and ESSENTIAL.

In this, the 11th hour of the CFR
Globalist---RED China handover,
takedown, TREASON, OCCUPATION
and FINAL EUGENICS OP --there
is no more time for empty 'car-is-ma'.

---------------HUAC/ Nuremberg 2012----------------

TeaPartyPatriot4ever| 4.25.12 @ 1:31AM

Please, give me a break.. Being neat and boring, does not mean he is the opposite of Obama. Romney's is the same as Obama, just Obama lite-

Ronald Reagan and Reagan Conservatism is what got us out of the Carter Catastrophic malaise and stagflationary recession of the 1970's, and gave us decades of economic, political, and social prosperity.. NOT the liberal lite progressivism of the GOP RINO establishment.

As a staunch Reagan Constitutional Conservative Tea Party person, and a retired US Military after 21 yrs of service, I am of the opinion and stand against supporting and voting for Mr Obama lite GOP establishment Progressive Republican elitist RINO Romney, in any shape or form, just to appease the appeasers and "go alongers" of liberal progressivism, that the general public likes to think is good.

Of course, when one is as liberal policy minded as the Romney-ite loyalists are, let alone the Independents whom all believe that compromise and appeasement is the best way to deal with the radical hard left, the facts and truth about Romney's liberal record and agenda actually seems conservative to them. So it doesn't surprise me when one someone starts their view point from the far left Mass moderate RINO progressive liberal position, instead of the US Constitutional "Right" of the Founding Fathers, that they naturally think anyone who actually believes in Individual Freedom and Liberty, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Conservative Values and Principles of fiscal, financial, and political constraints of limited govt, etc, are just crazy Reagan Conservative Tea Party people.

In the words of President Ronald Reagan- "There you go again"

Romney's past as Gov of Mass., reflects what Romney will be in the future as President, as he has never veered away from what he was and what he is now. He is a liberal progressive, as he has so publically stated, along with his record as Gov. Thus he has never shown any ability, willingness, or propensity whatsoever to be either conservative in thought, policy, or action, ever.

As a Conservative, let alone a s a Republican RINO, how does one defend a Ted Kennedy collaborated forced mandated substandard inferior State Socialized Medicine that bankrupts the residents, citizens, and Independent businesses and companies in the Free Market Capitalist Free Enterprise system of a State, let alone the Nation, but then turns around and argues that he must repeal Obamacare, the very same thing he implemented and refuses to refute and repeal in his own State called Romneycare.

And people actually buy this BS horse manure.. And People actually believe everything and anything Romney shovels them.. It’s no wonder why Obama was elected in the first place.

Mr. Mass. Liberal Progressive RINO Romeny's record as Mass Gov. clearly shows that Romney supported gun control, gay rights, liberal activist judges, inferior substandard socialized state medicine, tax hikes, every asinine kooky global warming cap and trade policy, and just about every other stupid, budget busting liberal progressive idea that came down the Mass pike.

The Truth speaks for itself, and all the Romney GOP Progressive Republican RINO propaganda and delusional denial by all the progressive RINO Romney-ites in the world cannot hide it, let alone makes taste any better. For all intents and purposes, Romney should be Obama's running mate.

Romney will be another Herbert Hoover, and will of down just like Herbert Hoover, thus destroy whatever is left of the Republican Party, along with America as only a Progressive Republican Party RINO can do. Thus this will only ensure the survival of the Democratic Party, and more Obama's elected in the future. But of course people never listen to the historical facts of record, just like 2008, but only what they want to hear and believe.

It's now very clear that this country is definitely headed in the wrong direction, from both sides of the political aisle. But ultimately, it is the people who share in this responsibility in a democratically elected Republic like ours, as they must also be responsible for their own actions as the people who elected these politicians- ie; Obama and or Romney, into power and office in the first place. Unfortunately, there are far too many liberal GOP establishment progressive RINO's, than there are Reagan Conservatives

This is why we have consequences of elections when the wrong person is elected to high office in the first place, let alone again.

Nick099| 4.25.12 @ 8:42AM

I heard Romney and his wife off the record with Hannity last week. They sounded quite funny, very humble, and very real. I doubt anyone cares if he is boring. The man is the best hope to fix the Nation.

Peter R. Terminello| 4.25.12 @ 12:51PM

Mitt Romney is boring and hasn't a clue what an average American is and should stop trying to identify with us. He isn't one of us. He seems like a nice guy, but he can only identify with the 1% of the 1%. He is different from Bill Gates who uses his wealth to help others while Romney uses his to inflate his ego by trying to buy the presidency. Joe Martin was a Republican from Massachusetts who did understand the real Americans because he was one of us. The trouble is most leaders in the two major parties are super rich. We need someone who can identify with us, the real majority of Americans. John Huntsman is not the phony Mitt Romney is. Huntsman said he is rich and could not begin to identify with the average American, but would like to learn by listening to people who could explain their needs. Huntsman would be a great third party candidate and though super rich he is not a hypocrite like Romney.

Romney is going to have a problem when it is brought up that his religion does not really recognize the separation of church and state. A late leader of his church, Ezra Taft Benson said that the U.S. Constitution is a sacred document inspired by God. He also said that the Mormon church will be called on to save the Constitution in a future disaster. Benson and other Mormon leaders said that all the founders of the United States appeared en masse to a prophet of their church in the Saint George Temple and demanded that their work for membership in the church be done. That means Romney as a good Mormon believes that all the founders are now Mormon.

And they also believe the Garden of Eden is in Missouri. Its all about America and the Mormon Church being one. All are entitled to their beliefs and I respect that, but most Americans believe in a secular society.

We need a truthful person running this country who doesn't buy elections or worry about the polls. I wish my good friend Barry Goldwater was around. He, you could trust.

POST American| 4.26.12 @ 1:38AM

--------------------BOTTOM LINE----------------------

"The ILLUMINATI were kicked
out by 1800, but snuck back in
via the China opium family funded
Yale secret societies in 1834."
-ALEX JONES

Washington not only caught the ILLUMINATI
cabal ---but, with signs, repudiated and repented
of 'MAY--Sin--Re' generally by becoming a full
blown baptized Calvinist Christian.

Goldwater was probably the LAST genuine
article as far as conservatism goes.

TIME for one and all to REPENT and
start washing ourselves ---and the corpse
of our Globalist snuffed republic.

-----------TONS of washing.

WASHING -------TONS.

"Let's ALLLLL DIE ---or LET's DO IT."
-Thomas Carlysle

-------WASHING --in GOLD ---WATER.

There it is ---IN A NUTSHELL.

soldiermom11| 4.26.12 @ 1:43PM

Do you want a president that thinks like a capitalist under free enterprise or do want a president who thinks like a socialist under the principles of Lenin and Ayers? I choose boring over cheap thrills.

Nancibelle| 4.27.12 @ 10:30AM

Say it out loud and with confidence and say it to everyone: Mitt Romney IS going to be our next president.

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