Comments on: Mitt Romney: For Or Against Abortion? http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/ Beating Them With Their Own Sickle And Hammer Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:25:23 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Eso http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60974 Eso Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:10:23 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60974 Never mind abortion or death for that matter. A new kind of Life Insurance exists for our troops.... So, soldier, if your tour is extended, I suggest that you view the blog below and submit the form included to your headquarters. Of course, Bush et al (Romney) would forbid the proposal, But why should it NOT be possible? Why allow those sitting behind a desk to send men and women to sacrificial deaths in wars without asking them to help provide a "rebirth" for those they cause to die? I suggest a Manhattan-like project by government to make cloning safe for humans. It surely is going to happen, and it should happen sooner rather than later. No one deserves to be cloned more than the soldier who gives his/her life, while the executive giving the orders cowers in the background. For more information, visit http://cloningforpeace.blogspot.com/ Never mind abortion or death for that matter. A new kind of Life Insurance exists for our troops…. So, soldier, if your tour is extended, I suggest that you view the blog below and submit the form included to your headquarters. Of course, Bush et al (Romney) would forbid the proposal, But why should it NOT be possible? Why allow those sitting behind a desk to send men and women to sacrificial deaths in wars without asking them to help provide a “rebirth” for those they cause to die? I suggest a Manhattan-like project by government to make cloning safe for humans. It surely is going to happen, and it should happen sooner rather than later. No one deserves to be cloned more than the soldier who gives his/her life, while the executive giving the orders cowers in the background. For more information, visit http://cloningforpeace.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Nathan http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60973 Nathan Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:48:18 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60973 Chris, On the Vietnam question Romney was around 20 during his father's run at president. Romney was available for the draft and at the age of 19 as he had not been drafted, he decided to volunteer 2.5 years as a Mormon missionary in France. This was the expected actions of a 19 year old in the religion he was raised in. He learned French and lived among the people of France preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Had he been drafted he would've gone. Chris,

On the Vietnam question Romney was around 20 during his father’s run at president. Romney was available for the draft and at the age of 19 as he had not been drafted, he decided to volunteer 2.5 years as a Mormon missionary in France. This was the expected actions of a 19 year old in the religion he was raised in. He learned French and lived among the people of France preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Had he been drafted he would’ve gone.

]]> By: Nathan http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60972 Nathan Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:37:51 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60972 Chris, <b>Qualified?</b> Please show me a executive running for GOP nomination more qualified than <b>Romney</b>. <b>McCain?</b> He has run a senate office that is smaller than most small businesses. He has a great foreign policy argument, but what has he managed in an executive form? There's a reason most Senators do not get elected President. <b>Giuliani?</b> He's run the largest city in the U.S. which has 8.1 million population verses Massachusetts' 6.3 million population. He definitely has executive experience at a mayoral level. But he has several poor executive decisions that haunt him, including the recent recommendation of Bernard Kerik which was an embarrassment to the President. Not to mention his personal life and social views are insurmountable to many in the GOP. How many affairs and marriages can one man have? He makes Clinton look tame. <b>Brownback?</b> He has the same executive experience that McCain has, a small Senator's staff. He does have social issues down, but lacks the organization and support to raise the money it will take to beat Hillary. <b>Huckabee?</b> Surprisingly, Huckabee has the most time as executive out of the bunch. Arkansas has a 2.6 million population though and Huckabee hasn't had to deal with the ground breaking issues Romney has (Fighting gay marriage and passing health care reform). When Mike was governing Arkansas, Romney was governing Bain Consulting and on the board at other large companies. Huckabee like Brownback has good social issues, but very small organizations and fundraising capabilities. It's a well rounded field, but I fail to see many with more successful executive management skills than Romney. Chris,

Qualified? Please show me a executive running for GOP nomination more qualified than Romney.
McCain? He has run a senate office that is smaller than most small businesses. He has a great foreign policy argument, but what has he managed in an executive form? There’s a reason most Senators do not get elected President.
Giuliani? He’s run the largest city in the U.S. which has 8.1 million population verses Massachusetts’ 6.3 million population. He definitely has executive experience at a mayoral level. But he has several poor executive decisions that haunt him, including the recent recommendation of Bernard Kerik which was an embarrassment to the President. Not to mention his personal life and social views are insurmountable to many in the GOP. How many affairs and marriages can one man have? He makes Clinton look tame.
Brownback? He has the same executive experience that McCain has, a small Senator’s staff. He does have social issues down, but lacks the organization and support to raise the money it will take to beat Hillary.
Huckabee? Surprisingly, Huckabee has the most time as executive out of the bunch. Arkansas has a 2.6 million population though and Huckabee hasn’t had to deal with the ground breaking issues Romney has (Fighting gay marriage and passing health care reform). When Mike was governing Arkansas, Romney was governing Bain Consulting and on the board at other large companies. Huckabee like Brownback has good social issues, but very small organizations and fundraising capabilities.

It’s a well rounded field, but I fail to see many with more successful executive management skills than Romney.

]]> By: Chris http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60971 Chris Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:42:18 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60971 Forget the fact that he is a phony, he's not qualified. He served one term as governor of a small liberal state. His resume is weak at best. He's old enough to have served in Vietnam. What's the story there? Forget the fact that he is a phony, he’s not qualified. He served one term as governor of a small liberal state. His resume is weak at best.

He’s old enough to have served in Vietnam. What’s the story there?

]]> By: T&#38;T http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60970 T&#38;T Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:18:42 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60970 Hello Jay: long time no talk... We feel that Mitt will be a great CIC for the simple reason of him not being a "one issue wonder." Too many of the posible candidates are just that, stuck on one issue. Mitt has exemplified conservative views in his personal life, so it has reflected in his political life. As a republican he feels that people have the right to govern themselves, and he did not tamper with that choice that the Massachusettes voters had decided about abortion. His personal views are different from the popular opinion in the state of Mass. http://capitol3republican.blogspot.com/2006/12/more-about-mitt-58.html Also his stance on life issues has found a balance. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitt_Romney#Stem_cell_research We love when someone can learn. Mitt has done exactly that. His epiphany came long before the decision to run for President. Thank you for the opportunity to post on this topic. Hope to hear more from you in the future. God Bless T&T Capitol 3 Hello Jay:
long time no talk…
We feel that Mitt will be a great CIC for the simple reason of him not being a “one issue wonder.”
Too many of the posible candidates are just that, stuck on one issue.
Mitt has exemplified conservative views in his personal life, so it has reflected in his political life.
As a republican he feels that people have the right to govern themselves, and he did not tamper with that choice that the Massachusettes voters had decided about abortion.
His personal views are different from the popular opinion in the state of Mass.
http://capitol3republican.blogspot.com/2006/12/more-about-mitt-58.html

Also his stance on life issues has found a balance.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitt_Romney#Stem_cell_research

We love when someone can learn. Mitt has done exactly that.
His epiphany came long before the decision to run for President.

Thank you for the opportunity to post on this topic.
Hope to hear more from you in the future.
God Bless
T&#38;T Capitol 3

]]> By: Nathan http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60969 Nathan Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:06:23 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60969 The accusation by some (not this article) that Mitt Romney is a "flip-flopper" is impossible! In order to be one, you must "flop". From 1994 until 2002 and after, he evolved and flipped, just like he admits. Ronald Reagan also did the flip. Most people can appreciate a good flip. Contrast that to John Kerry the original flip-flopper. Goes into the military and receives awards. Comes home and publicly throws away ribbons. Runs for Commander-in-chief. Now, that is what a flip-flopper is. The accusation by some (not this article) that Mitt Romney is a “flip-flopper” is impossible! In order to be one, you must “flop”. From 1994 until 2002 and after, he evolved and flipped, just like he admits. Ronald Reagan also did the flip. Most people can appreciate a good flip.

Contrast that to John Kerry the original flip-flopper. Goes into the military and receives awards. Comes home and publicly throws away ribbons. Runs for Commander-in-chief. Now, that is what a flip-flopper is.

]]> By: Jay http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60968 Jay Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:04:44 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60968 I didn't say he changed his views for political reasons George. I asked the question. I didn’t say he changed his views for political reasons George. I asked the question.

]]> By: George Mcflugal http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60967 George Mcflugal Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:28:39 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60967 I’m not sure I see the problem with Mitt changing his position on a few social issues and I disagree with the premise that Romney changed his views for purely political reasons. Romney’s views have changed (although not so recently as some claim), and he readily admits that in his response to the YouTube clip. Unlike some flip-floppers who refuse to admit that they have changed positions with some ridiculously convoluted explanation, Romney is clear and concise about why he has changed over time. Reagan, Kennedy, and even Lincoln made major policy changes during their political careers as well. When you are a private citizen you have the luxury of taking any stand you wish without regard for the policy impact that it will have on the nation. As a Governor Romney saw how a few social issues are eroding our moral fabric, so he evolved his position – good for him – welcome to the RIGHT side of the issue Mitt! The question is really did Romney stick to his campaign promises as Governor (YES), did he follow through effectively as an Olympic organizer (YES), and did he distinguish himself as an executive at Bain (YES). He was one of the most fastidious politicians in recent history to make sure that he followed through on all of his campaign promises. The fact that Romney now believes that his positions 12 years ago have evolved has little bearing on his qualifications for President. Most of the professed outrage surrounding Romney's policy changes have come not from the right, but from the left, looking to knock a strong candidate out of the box. Republicans believe that a person can change course when they see that they were wrong, we don't want ideologues or beauty contest winners -- we want people who have experience outside of the D.C. and can look at tough issue analytically not politically. We want someone who can work with the Democrats, and above all we want someone who has proven that they can get things done! I’m not sure I see the problem with Mitt changing his position on a few social issues and I disagree with the premise that Romney changed his views for purely political reasons. Romney’s views have changed (although not so recently as some claim), and he readily admits that in his response to the YouTube clip. Unlike some flip-floppers who refuse to admit that they have changed positions with some ridiculously convoluted explanation, Romney is clear and concise about why he has changed over time.

Reagan, Kennedy, and even Lincoln made major policy changes during their political careers as well. When you are a private citizen you have the luxury of taking any stand you wish without regard for the policy impact that it will have on the nation. As a Governor Romney saw how a few social issues are eroding our moral fabric, so he evolved his position – good for him – welcome to the RIGHT side of the issue Mitt!

The question is really did Romney stick to his campaign promises as Governor (YES), did he follow through effectively as an Olympic organizer (YES), and did he distinguish himself as an executive at Bain (YES). He was one of the most fastidious politicians in recent history to make sure that he followed through on all of his campaign promises. The fact that Romney now believes that his positions 12 years ago have evolved has little bearing on his qualifications for President.

Most of the professed outrage surrounding Romney’s policy changes have come not from the right, but from the left, looking to knock a strong candidate out of the box. Republicans believe that a person can change course when they see that they were wrong, we don’t want ideologues or beauty contest winners — we want people who have experience outside of the D.C. and can look at tough issue analytically not politically. We want someone who can work with the Democrats, and above all we want someone who has proven that they can get things done!

]]> By: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60966 FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:44:34 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60966 <strong>Mitt Romney Watch: Romney on Abortion 1994 vs 2006 - Romney A Social Conservative?</strong> Former Massachusetts Gov., Mitt Romney, R-Mass., left, sitting beside his wife, Ann Romney, in a convention center in Boston, Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, hangs up after asking his sister, Lynn Romney, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., for a donation. The call was ... Mitt Romney Watch: Romney on Abortion 1994 vs 2006 – Romney A Social Conservative?

Former Massachusetts Gov., Mitt Romney, R-Mass., left, sitting beside his wife, Ann Romney, in a convention center in Boston, Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, hangs up after asking his sister, Lynn Romney, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., for a donation. The call was …

]]> By: TexasFred http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-60965 TexasFred Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:40:01 +0000 http://stoptheaclu.dreamhosters.com/archives/2007/01/11/mitt-romney-for-or-against-abortion/#comment-60965 And again I say, any time the American people have the choice of voting for the 'lesser of 2 evils', all we're gonna get is something that is STILL evil.. Vote Conservative, live Conservative, BE Conservative... Romney isn't... And again I say, any time the American people have the choice of voting for the ‘lesser of 2 evils’, all we’re gonna get is something that is STILL evil..

Vote Conservative, live Conservative, BE Conservative…

Romney isn’t…

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