Comments on: Last night’s Republican debate https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/ A blog about political change, among other things Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:37:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: righthook38 https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251492 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:37:38 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251492 It wasn’t too bad. I was annoyed at the short amount of time they were given to answer questions. The moderator jumped around too much, and didn’t give them all a chance to answer the same question, so we could compare and contract positions.

I would like to see the candidates be just a little more aggressive in the next debate, and go after each other’s records and positions….nothing nasty, but just enough so we can see who really stands out. They were a little too nice. That being said, they did a good job going after Obama.

]]> By: rickl https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251473 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:28:40 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251473 I agree, Parker. I do not want Romney to get the nomination under any circumstances. The guy is way too much of a chameleon for my tastes.

His father was a governor, too. Do we really need yet another political dynasty? I swear, it seems like we are gradually adopting the timeless tradition of an hereditary ruling class, right here in America.

]]> By: Parker https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251445 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:48:40 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251445 Oldflyer,

I agree with much of your above comments. However, I completely distrust Romney. He once was a competent businessman, that is beyond question. But his record while governor of MA and many of his ever shifting positions make me discard him. He’s too willing to please the MSM, much like McCain. I want a candidate that will show the MSM sharp, shiny teeth. The MSM is the real opponent, not BHO.

]]> By: Oldflyer https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251391 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:52:36 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251391 Lots of buzz about Bachmann. Although I believe it is deserved, because she did perform well, I am cynical enough to wonder if the media allies of the Dimocrats are setting her up as a strawperson.

I have respected her for some time as a good spokesperson, and a courageous conservative. I did not see her as Presidential. I am re-thinking my opinion, and I will keep an open mind as this unfolds.

It is amazing to me how so many people write off Romney. I really crave competence in a President.

I like Pawlenty, but he seems to be having a hard time breaking through the shell.

I like Santorum, but believe it is hopeless. Not sure what his motivation is in this. As an afterthought, see Cain comment.

Cain is impressive. His credentials are broader than I realized; but, seems unlikely over the longer haul. Maybe he wants a cabinet or VP look.

If only Newt’s personality was as attractive as his intellect and his ability to articulate the issues…

]]> By: rickl https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251350 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:29:04 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251350

However, years ago I watched a re-creation of one of the Lincoln-Douglas debates on PBS. These modern things are just collections of sound bites and talking points, not debates.

Funny I should mention that.

]]> By: Parker https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251348 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:48:51 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251348 It wasn’t a debate, it was a forum with the MSM being snarky and making leading statements within their questions to the participates. We all have our favorites and see them as performing better than others but all in all I think the entire group performed well.

]]> By: Curtis https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251347 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:42:16 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251347 I like the idea of the Republican candidates refusing to appear on any network except Fox.

]]> By: rickl https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251326 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:31:10 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251326 jim murray Says:
June 14th, 2011 at 6:32 pm

It is not a ‘debate’. They are not even asked the same questions. Boring.

Bingo. I didn’t watch last night, but by all accounts it was better than I expected. However, years ago I watched a re-creation of one of the Lincoln-Douglas debates on PBS. These modern things are just collections of sound bites and talking points, not debates.

]]> By: Tesh https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251321 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:17:22 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251321 J. J., I don’t see Romney as one I’d vote for either, but think of it another way; look at the hordes that elected Obama. How many of them will wake up and cross the aisle for a real hardball candidate? Maybe warm fuzzies and generalities are what win the race.

…heaven help us all.

]]> By: SteveH https://thenewneo.com/2011/06/14/last-nights-republican-debate/#comment-251320 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:14:15 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=7270#comment-251320 This is not just a good field. This is the BEST field we’ve ever had. And in 17 months this maliaise will end. Can i get an amen!

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