You Got It, Newt! Burn Obama’s Butt- Not Each Other!

[Richard Allan Jenni]

Great debate last night. And though I’m not a big fan of Wolf Blitzer, I thought the venerable CNN anchor performed a valuable service for America by adding to the tremendous energy present on stage and in the audience. If I didn’t know better, I might have mistook Blitzer for one of us. Maybe Wolf has finally had enough of Barry Obama… 

Who won? Well, I think the American people won. Generally speaking, the Republican lineup looked good, and the Kenyan imposter looked bad. While the proceedings did resemble a typical political food fight at times, all the candidates (with one exception) improved their public image. Romney and Bachmann did especially well- even Gingrich and Huntsman.

Most notably, moderate Mitt Romney was unruffled by open Taxed-Enough-Already hostility. He pretty much walked through the barnyard and came out smelling like a rose…

Who was that exception? That would be Governor Rick Perry. Yes, Perry received a favorable reception from the TEA audience, but he was thoroughly hammered- once again. Moreover, his plastic grin made him look like the cat who just swallowed the canary. He looked stiff and uncomfortable- like his suit was too tight. Public perception of his stance on Social Security did not significantly improve. Also, his infamous executive order regarding the immunization of Texas schoolgirls hung like a millstone around his neck. And providing illegal immigrants with higher education at taxpayer expense? It was like telling your best joke in church- and nobody laughs…

Who was my personal favorite? Why, Congressman Ron Paul, of course! His fiery comments about the Federal Reserve were timely and accurate. I also applauded his distinction between military spending and defense spending- basically saying that we must stop squandering our national resources on militaristic endeavors.    

The most precious moment of the night? Well, I thought that was provided by Jon Huntsman when the Afghan lady stood up and asked what the candidates would do to promote civil rights for women in Afghanistan. The former governor of Utah courageously stood his ground and declared that the American people have given their all in that war-ravaged country- and that it was time for our troops to come home. Moreover, the Afghans must ultimately take responsibility for their own national security- and US assistance to Afghan women would best be achieved by non-military means.

So these are my thoughts on this lovely September morning following the latest debate. I haven’t yet read any pundit opinions, because I didn’t want to be influenced by their individual agendas.

The GOP ticket for 2012? Romney-Bachmann wouldn’t surprise me one bit- which would pragmatically satisfy both the moderates and the Taxed-enough-Already, even if the latter can‘t stomach Romney.  

My personal preference for the GOP nod? That would be Ron Paul, Ron Paul or Ron Paul. And though I consider the Texas Congressman’s nomination unlikely, I am proud of him for boldly and unequivocally stating his Constitutionally conservative message.

I’m beginning to feel a little optimism about the 2012 Presidential race. I’m beginning to agree with Dick Morris that “Obama is toast.” Dick feels that Barry’s support from voters 30 and under (and also Latino support) has dwindled sufficiently to ensure Obama‘s defeat. Only Barry’s substantial black support remains, but the high voter turnout among black voters in 2008 will not likely be repeated.      

In closing, I thought the electric atmosphere in Tampa (as well as in Cincinnati and in Phoenix) was good for America. And again, I was pleasantly surprised by Wolf Blitzer helping things along. Public opinion is turning against the Kenyan usurper- even if Congress doesn’t have the intestinal fortitude to impeach this common criminal. It is time for us to turn up the heat. Yes, turn up the heat until Barry is BURNED toast! 

I for one am content to leave the GOP Presidential nomination up to the American people- but Obama’s gotta go! So please, my conservative friends! Turn up that heat! Follow Newt’s example! Use our collective Constitutional magnifying glass to focus the sun’s scorching rays on Obama- not each other.

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Richard Allan Jenni

Ocean City, New Jersey
Real Conservatives

[Richard Allan Jenni]

Thanks, Herta. Also buried in that informative video presentation is the story about the Reagan campaign illegally communicating with foreign governments to assure that the Iranian hostages were not released until AFTER the 1980 Presidential election. As for Ron Paul, he has grown old trying to blow the whistle on the Fed- and I have nothing but praise for his dogged efforts.