The American Spectator

crazy| 2.22.12 @ 9:18PM

and Romney supported Toomey? Give me a break. This juvenile approach of his to attack an opponent for something he supported, or would have, is unbecoming of a prospective President.

Vern Crisler| 2.22.12 @ 10:12PM

Right, Santorum may not have had his best night tonight, but that didn't mean Romney did much better. Romney only did well on his Iran answer; the rest of the time he was his own uninteresting self.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:22PM

I actually think Santorum did pretty good tonight for being the main target for Romney and his Lackey Ron Paul...

I also thought that Santorum really gave his best moment on Iran as well...when he ripped into Obama about how under this president Iran WILL get a bomb and the Bamster is scared of them...I think he really reached alot of voters who don't necessarily listen to those issues, like we do.

I agree with you Vern, on Romney and his "uninteresting self."

Clint| 2.22.12 @ 10:26PM

Do Your Homework.

" Mr. Paul, a 76-year-old congressman from Texas, sees his three Republican rivals as more or less the same politically. He can be tough on Mr. Romney, whom he describes as a flip-flopper with a dubious political core.

“He’s been all over the place on some of this stuff,” Mr. Paul said in a recent interview near his Texas home. But he seems to segregate those views from his personal feelings for Mr. Romney, whom he sees as a steady, dignified personality whose devotion to wife and family reflect his own values. "

The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To A Brokered Convention.

Drek| 2.22.12 @ 10:26PM

Not the night to be off your game...........

Bill Hussein O'Stalin| 2.22.12 @ 9:20PM

Romney looked superior to the rest. Newt is at times too scholarly but he has many good points. At times Ron Paul sounds like the village idiot. Other times he's on target. Santorum looked weak right from the start and he never dug himself out.

Mike 3/505| 2.22.12 @ 9:48PM

Romney
Newt
Paul
Santorum

Paul is funny as hell tonite.

Vern Crisler| 2.22.12 @ 10:15PM

I saw only one instance of Romney being interesting. Newt and Ron Paul are almost always interesting, even if Paul comes across as crazy. The problem with Santorum is that he says the right things usually; it's just he doesn't say them in a thoughtful way. The old South Carolina Newt was almost back in full form, but I don't know if it's enough to get him back to the top. There's always hope.

Drek| 2.22.12 @ 10:27PM

Every time I begin to think that Paul is making sense he goes off on some riff about America's empire or some such thing.

All you can do is roll your eyes.

Paglia guy| 2.22.12 @ 10:30PM

Ron Paul is the idiot in a Democrat village. He drags down the discussion and is an embarrassment with his meandering answers.

Simon Templar| 2.22.12 @ 9:25PM

Yeah, let's pretend that none of the others cut deals and made some political compromises to achieve a greater objective. Yeah, that never happens in politics and when conservatives are trying to deal with maipulative and deceiptful democrats.

Yeah, so he supported Romney on 2008. So what?
The field then was worse than now, many people picked what they thought was the best choice out of a group that is not exactly perfect at the time.
We are ALL doing that now.

No. I am not a Santorum supporter. All of them are doing well answering the questions. Those watching are getting an education on the nations issues and conservative philosophy.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:25PM

Right on Mr. Templar...great analysis...

Drek| 2.22.12 @ 10:29PM

Exactly, the Templar got it.

But Santorum offered a defense of voting for such things from a defensive crouch.

He was in the Senate leadership, number 3 man.

Simon Templar| 2.22.12 @ 9:44PM

Ron Paul really needs to knock off the arrogant and smarmy attitude. He thinks he is perfect just like his followers and has not sinned or ever made a mistake on anything. Try some humility and honesty.

Clint| 2.22.12 @ 10:04PM

Conpared To Who, Israel Fierster Smear Bund Boy, Templar.

The Scolding Church Lady, Santorum ?

The Patrician Snob Elitist Romney ?

You ?

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:33PM

Save it Clint...calling Santorum a "church lady" is plaguarism...

We all know that is DREK's name for Santorum...I get it when he says it...but you are a nincompoop phony copy-catting fonkster. I actually thought of you comments on this website last night when I was watching an episode of "Hoarders"...I bet you live like that you lush.

Templar...I actually found out what Ron Paul reminds me of... He reminds me of an arrogant BLEACHER BUM...you know those guys who know every stat and every perfect play that the actual guys on the field didn't make up to his expectations??? Yep, that's bleacher bum Ron Paul alright...

He's never passed a bill.
He's never really assisted in getting power from the liberal dems...
He's never built a coalition worth anything...

All he does is act like he's lilly white perfect man...

WHILE HE ACCOMPLISHES NOTHING.

Clint and Ron Paul,
Two bleacher bums sitting in a tree...

Clint| 2.22.12 @ 11:33PM

" Dr. Ron Paul served in the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon for several years (1963-1965). While in the air force, Paul reached the rank of Captain. Directly after his service in the air force, Paul worked again as a flight surgeon for the United States Air National Guard (1965-1968).

" Paul served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960s, spending time on the ground in countries like Ethiopia, Iran, Pakistan, South Korea, and Turkey. He also sits on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs."

Where Did Your Bleacher Bum Chickenhawk Coatholder Serve, Israel Firster Smear Bund Scum, WL?

Hmmmm Israel Firster Smear Bund Scum, WL ?

The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To A Brokered Convention.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 11:47PM

Maybe Paul can serve as the flight surgeon when we Bomb the hell out of Iran will BIBI sitting in on the Flight...

Laughing at your NAZI Smear Bund Scum BUTT!!!

Clint| 2.23.12 @ 12:19AM

Why Hasn't Rough Puff Bibi Attacked Iran ?

Hmmmmmm Israel Firster Smear Bund Turd Boy, WL ?

" So why are Israelis talking about a potential attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities? Because that’s a good way – indeed, the only way Israel has — to pressure Western countries to work harder on the issue, to increase sanction and diplomatic efforts. If one believes that somehow pushing Tehran into slowing down or stopping its nuclear weapons drive is the only alternative to war, that greatly concentrates policymakers’ minds. Personally, I don’t participate — consciously or as an instrument — in disinformation campaigns, even if they are for a good cause."

The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To A Brokered Convention.

Bob Grant| 2.22.12 @ 10:34PM

Question:

Why is it that Paul comes across as this reasonable, affable, wise old man but his supporters are as unhinged as that cheap door purchased at Chicago Tools?

Er, maybe I'm asking the wrong person.

Clint| 2.22.12 @ 11:43PM

Why Has Your RINO-CINO Mancrush, Romney Flip Flopped All Over, Like A Hooked Fish On A Dock ?

Hmmmmmmm Fishy Character ?

WL| 2.22.12 @ 11:51PM

Sorry Bob...I get your point, but I don't agree...

Ron Paul comes off as just as much of a CRANK as his CRANK supporters.

Clint| 2.23.12 @ 12:23AM

Bibi Comes Off Just As Much Of A Rough Puff Bloviator As His Israel Firster Smear Bund Girlieboys.

PCP Smoker| 2.22.12 @ 9:44PM

Does anyone give a fuck about anything you have to say?

Simon Templar| 2.22.12 @ 9:51PM

Yes, quite a large number in fact.
Paulbot, I assume?

Clint| 2.22.12 @ 10:06PM

Templar's Mancrush Bibi Does.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:41PM

Bibi would flush you down the commode with his terds Clint...

As a matter of fact...let's give Ron Paul and Bibi the Old Spice commercial treatment...here goes..

Look at Netanyahu
Look at Ron Paul,
Look at Netanyahy
Look at Ron Paul,
(repeat five times)

Yep, Clint...BIBI is a leader. Paul AIN'T.

I bet you get all wee-weed up every time ol' Paul gets all wee-weed up about Allllll theeeeseee Waaaarrrsss...huh?

Marco2| 2.22.12 @ 11:29PM

Whether Dr. Ron is incontinent or not is beside the point. Men of his advanced years are often so afflicted. The real question is when he will withdraw from his hopeless quest and instruct his merry band to support the Mittster?

WL| 2.22.12 @ 11:53PM

Look Marco...I don't care for Ron Paul...but as to whether he is "incontinent" or not...I wouldn't sincerely say something bad about a man's appearance. That part was for Clint. So please forgive the remark.

Clint| 2.22.12 @ 11:59PM

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.....

Big Government Statist Ricky Specter-Santorum Serves As Our Useful RINO-CINO Dupe To Extend The Campaign, Deny The Ruling Elites' RINO-CINO Frontman, Mittens Romney Enough Delegates And Head To A Brokered Convention.

The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To A Brokered Convention.

Clint| 2.22.12 @ 11:55PM

That's Just More Shuck & Jive Trash Talkin' From One Of Bibi's Israel Firster Smear Bund Turds, WL.

Why Hasn't Rough Puff Bibi Attacked Iran ?

Hmmmmmm Israel Firster Smear Bund Turd Boy, WL ?

" So why are Israelis talking about a potential attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities? Because that’s a good way – indeed, the only way Israel has — to pressure Western countries to work harder on the issue, to increase sanction and diplomatic efforts. If one believes that somehow pushing Tehran into slowing down or stopping its nuclear weapons drive is the only alternative to war, that greatly concentrates policymakers’ minds. Personally, I don’t participate — consciously or as an instrument — in disinformation campaigns, even if they are for a good cause."

The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To A Brokered Convention.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:36PM

I do...
Are you a real big man using the F-bomb now?

You probably live off of your parent's don't you PCP.?
Do you have anything constructive to add? NO

Don't get me wrong...I am all for lashing out and hitting other commenters with some real good insults...but come on little guy...tossing out an expletive as you big hit...

You are a pretty silly little idiot.

Jake| 2.22.12 @ 9:57PM

Romney, Newt and Paul have been the most effective and most statesmanlike.
Romney was back in control.
Newt has gone back to the Newt of the first debates , calmer and less combative.
I generally disagree with Ron Paul on foreign affairs, but, he comes off as a decent and likable guy.
Santorum is off the rails with his over caffeinated and torturous
explanations of his liberal votes and positions.
He was clearly the loser tonight.

Vern Crisler| 2.22.12 @ 10:18PM

Santorum was only the loser if you expected him to squash all the other candidates. If not, then he did okay, especially in putting the blame for Obamacare on Romneycare.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:44PM

Sorry Jake...that comment of yours is bagged and tagged Liberal media crap.

I am not blasting you, but you really should watch a little more current events, it's evident with your comments...

Folks like you are destroying the country...
Liberals are Liberals...but trying to drag you folks along to save the place is taking all of our energy.

Bob Grant| 2.22.12 @ 10:23PM

Romney might have won that round but Santorum got off the best line when he minimized Romney's record of balancing the budget as governor by stating that, by law, it was required. The zinger came when he pointed out that Dukakis balanced the budget for 10 straight years, then asked the question: "Do you think THAT qualifies him to be president of the United States, I DON'T THINK SO!".

I think Santorum performed well enough to retain his lead. The pundits, however, are trying their best to claim Romney won the debate.

Drek| 2.22.12 @ 10:34PM

Yes, that was a good line.

But it was delivered after he had been getting hurt.

I think that Santorum wishes he had another debate available to rectify damage he inflicted upon himself tonight.

I think by any fair standard Santorum hurt himself tonight.

I know that THE OTHER MCCAIN and his following won't concur on that, but there were cards left on the table for Santorum tonight.

On answer after answer he seemed to be struggling for the proper sentence to describe his thoughts. Not an articulate night for him.

Tonight, he imitated the Phillies lineup at the plate, in the playoffs, with the pressure on, -------- the word is choke.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:48PM

I disagree Drek... I actually thought he did OK...

I am still hoping for the Newtster along with the rest of you guys...

But I think the "scold" might be our only hope at this point...

I am seeing some things from Santorum that I like...

Paglia guy| 2.22.12 @ 10:41PM

I wouldn't call CNN talkers "pundits." They're either deer-eyed idiots like A-Cooper or Democrat shills like Brazile and Rodham-Gergen. John King is the class of the bunch.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:50PM

You might as well put ol' Ari Flischer (however it's spelled) in that bunch...
He's just as much of a slobbering HACK as Brazille...maybe not for the Liberal hoard...but a hack indeed!!

Bob Grant| 2.22.12 @ 11:09PM

Agreed. Fleischer hackness shines through.

The tired old playbook of hiring ex-administration officials (from both parties) as above-the-fray analysts with no vested interest is so disingenuous I can no longer watch. Sitting through one of those post game shows is a complete waste of time.

Simon Templar| 2.22.12 @ 10:25PM

A few things were made clear tonight.

Paul has not been vetted and has been largely ignored by everyone.

Little is actually known of Paul's voting record, associations, and past positions. Sorry, I do not but the bullshit that he is some kind of saint.

Paul is a libertarian and has very little in common with Republicans or conservativism except domestic fiscal spending.

Paul is running against the conservatives and the GOP. He should start his own party.

Romney is definitely not what he is portraying. He will do anything, say anything, and lie with a smile and a straight face to get elected.

Santorum needs to sit down, get focused, and think about just what is going to be launched at him and have a more effective response. The attacks were obvious and anyone with half a brain could see them coming a mile away down the tracks. He is very smart and can do this if he prepares.

Gingrich did extraodinarily well but will not get the credit for doing so or be rewarded for staying out of the infighting, slams, smears, and negativity. People say they want positive and statesmen like candidates and no cheap shots, but they actually do not.

Conservatives need to stop being pulled around by the nose and acting like pavlovian dogs. The proper stimulus and conservative rhetoric is thrown out and they react on cue.

Simon Templar| 2.22.12 @ 10:28PM

Clint will now proceed in having a fit, calling me names like a child and if I am lucky throwing some qoutes out from various sources such as Buckley and Reagan.

Clint| 2.22.12 @ 10:42PM

Dr.Ron Paul's Foreign Policy Advisor, Michael Scheuer, Former CIA Chief of The bin Laden Unit,

" What Should The President Do Next On Iran,

4.) Speak to the American people and tell them to expect to be brutally propagandized by U.S. citizen Israel-Firsters through AIPAC, their ubiquitous media shills, and the men and women they own in the U.S. Congress and federal bureaucracy. Urge Americans to ignore this effort by U.S. Israel-Firsters to get them to send their soldier-children to fight in a religious war in which the U.S. has no genuine national interest at stake, and in which U.S. participation would further bankrupt the country, require the reintroduction of conscription, and put America at war with all of the Muslim world -- Shia and Sunni -- for the foreseeable future."

The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To A Brokered Convention.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:55PM

TEMPLAR...I really mean this...

You and Drek are always posting the kinds of stuff that I think and talk about on a daily basis...

I am trying to learn not to get so dad-blamed hot headed and start blasting the Clints of the world...so I fail to get the thoughts out in a way that people may be receptive to...

But I just wanted to give a little kudos to you guys because your analysis is very controlled, sensible, and sharp.

I do disagree with your comments on Santorum though...but maybe that is because I always tend to empathize with the guys with guts who are standing firm in a barrage of mob attacks...right now he is...and that kinda stuff is what leaders are made of in my book...I am just seeing some good things from him...and think he has a chance to do this thing.

Clint| 2.23.12 @ 12:07AM

You Seem So Atwitter & PMS'y ,WL.

Call Bibi In The Morning.

Bob Grant| 2.22.12 @ 10:28PM

Parts of Santorum's foreign policy answers were a little shaky. That's not to say I question his convictions, I don't. He seemed to have some Rick Perry moments getting his answers out.

Drek| 2.22.12 @ 10:37PM

Santorum was a lot shaky tonight.

I'm in a state of shock that the guy hasn't practiced honing his answers.

Only one question was out of the blue, and that was the question to describe yourself in a single word. But every other question has been addressed before, and should have been on the short list for subjects to likely to come up tonight.

Santorum went in unprepared for tonight.

Simon Templar| 2.22.12 @ 10:47PM

You are correct, Mr. Grant. He needs to polish and practice and get his thoughts in order and bring clarity to them. Overall, he did well. He was being attacked without mercy from literally both sides. This is very difficult for anyone to handle. He should be given credit for keeping his cool. Paul acted like an idiot and sat there with that crazy uncle look rolling his eyes like an immature teenager all through the debate. He was talking so fast and disjointed at times it was hard to understand him. The more I observe him the more I come to believe this guy is not running on all 4 cylinders. He is nothing like his son.

Bob Grant| 2.22.12 @ 10:59PM

The one thing Santorum's consistent on is his temperament. Generally even keel.

Romney can be a little testy. For instance, the last question of the evening was to correct any mis-conceptions voters may have about themselves as candidates. Romney decided to bypass that and give a 30 second spiel about why he would make a great president. When moderator King jumped in to remind him of the original question, Romney's response was a little testy. This approach only works for Gingrich. It's off-putting when others try it (see Sarah Palin for exhibit A).

His responses sometimes make me question his temperament, unlike Santorum's.

Clint| 2.22.12 @ 10:33PM

Tell It To Ronald Reagan, Israel Firster Smear Bund Boy.

Ronald Reagan,
" If you analyze it I believe the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism. I think conservatism is really a misnomer just as liberalism is a misnomer for the liberals–if we were back in the days of the Revolution, so-called conservatives today would be the Liberals and the liberals would be the Tories. The basis of conservatism is a desire for less government interference or less centralized authority or more individual freedom and this is a pretty general description also of what libertarianism is.

Now, I can’t say that I will agree with all the things that the present group who call themselves Libertarians in the sense of a party say, because I think that like in any political movement there are shades, and there are libertarians who are almost over at the point of wanting no government at all or anarchy. I believe there are legitimate government functions. There is a legitimate need in an orderly society for some government to maintain freedom or we will have tyranny by individuals. The strongest man on the block will run the neighborhood. We have government to insure that we don’t each one of us have to carry a club to defend ourselves. But again, I stand on my statement that I think that libertarianism and conservatism are traveling the same path."

The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To A Brokered Convention.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 10:58PM

Ronald Reagan would flush you down the commode with his terds too Clint...

You are just to witless to know it.

Clint| 2.23.12 @ 12:09AM

Uh Oh !

More Shuck & Jive Trash Talkin' From One Of Bibi's Israel Firster Smear Bund Turds, WL.

Why Hasn't Rough Puff Bibi Attacked Iran ?

Hmmmmmm Israel Firster Smear Bund Turd Boy, WL ?

" So why are Israelis talking about a potential attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities? Because that’s a good way – indeed, the only way Israel has — to pressure Western countries to work harder on the issue, to increase sanction and diplomatic efforts. If one believes that somehow pushing Tehran into slowing down or stopping its nuclear weapons drive is the only alternative to war, that greatly concentrates policymakers’ minds. Personally, I don’t participate — consciously or as an instrument — in disinformation campaigns, even if they are for a good cause."

The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To A Brokered Convention.

Bill| 2.22.12 @ 10:27PM

Santorum's problems:
voted for
1. Planned Parenthood
2. Medicare Part D
3. NCLB
voted against
1. Right-to-Work law
smells something? "Keystone RINO"

Simon Templar| 2.22.12 @ 10:30PM

Ah Bill, our local racist thows his comments into the ring. Still waiting for you to own up to your racist remarks.

Bill| 2.22.12 @ 10:53PM

You're a "certified" racist. LEAVE ME ALONE!

Simon Templar| 2.22.12 @ 11:12PM

Bill, I will when you apologize and own up for your racist post.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 11:59PM

Do you wear a white pointy hat Bill???

Your reaction to Templar sure does smell of the ol' guilty conscious!!!!

Seriously Bill...you been reading David Duke books lately? what's the Templar referring to?

Simon Templar| 2.23.12 @ 9:14AM

Racist Troll Bill posted this here a few weeks ago....and said "That nigger lover President Clinton had the pen and vetoed so many good bills passed by the Gingrich-led Congress."

Paglia guy| 2.22.12 @ 10:35PM

Newt
Romney
Santorum
Paul

My question is, will one of these guys have the guts to be as tough to Obama to his face? IF he takes part in a debate, that is. I wouldn't if I were him. And I believe it's likely he will not, even with the fawning network idiots.

Drek| 2.22.12 @ 10:39PM

It's likely they won't even be close in proximity. They'll probably be on opposite sides of some spacious stage.

Santorum has an abrasiveness, so I don't doubt he has it in him to do so. But whether he would do it or not, --------- just don't know.

WL| 2.22.12 @ 11:01PM

One thing is for sure though...

When Mitt the Titt tries that snarkey little number of his where he makes some little four eyed nerd quip after everything his opponent says....and the Bamster's victory is on the line...

The media will see that low hanging fruit and somewhat rightfully make him out to be Steve Erkel's white daddy...

Put you money on that.