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Why We Like Rick
Although Santorum’s surges in the polls were later in the game, and still not a solid force, Rick Santorum is the candidate of choice for Conservative Beat. Why? This conservative candidate has the least baggage of the rest, while maintaining a career of integrity and solid right-winged decisions. He hasn’t flip-flopped yet, a quality most candidates lack.
What Matters Most
The main points that stick out from Santorum’s platform.1. Repealing ObamaCare and putting in its place a more stable insurance program. See his plan for “patient-centered healthcare” here: http://www.ricksantorum.com/repeal-and-replace-obamacare-patient-centered-healthcare
2. Appointing Constitutionalist Judges. As folks that stand by the Constitution and it’s history and original intent, we applaud Santorum for making a point to add this to his platform, seeing as it could be pertinent to whoever is in office the next 4 years.
3. Defending 2nd Amendment Rights for Americans. “A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have.” -Gerald Ford. The founders allowed us the right to bear arms because they saw government as inherently evil and corrupt, and wanted to allow for protection and revolution.
4. Supporting the Lives of the Unborn. Santorum is a Pro-Lifer, engaging in legislation that supports young mothers in motherhood or adoption, and encourages proper care for them and their children, while opposing abortion.
5. Immigration Reform that Will Strengthen Us Economically and Defense-wise. Immediately stop benefits to illegal aliens and encourage the proper citizenship of all people. See the full plan here: http://www.ricksantorum.com/immigration-reform-securing-and-strengthening-america
Rumor Has It
Although many have made claims that Santorum will attempt to “ban contraception,” the allegations are completely false. Although as a Catholic, Santorum personally disagrees with the use of contraception as well as homosexuality, he does not agree that either are political issues, and would never push them into his platform.“I didn’t vote for any kind of ban on contraception, nor did I vote for any ban on sodomies, nor would I as president,” he told CNN’s John King this week. “I don’t believe that everything that is immoral should be illegal. The government doesn’t have a role to play in everything that, you know, that either people of faith or no faith think are wrong or immoral. That was one. And I said it at the time that I wouldn’t have voted for the Texas sodomy law that was in place nor would I vote to ban contraception, even though I think that – as a Catholic who the Catholic Church teaches that contraception is wrong - I would not do it myself.” (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/santorum-logic-on-contraception-homosexuality/)
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zachvaughn replied to your post: As a Conservative Blog, we have chosen to back Rick Santorum. Your feelings on this or any other candidate? Ultra non plussed by all the remaining candidates.
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I also run a political blog here on Tumblr, "Libertarian Conservatism" at AlexanderHolzbach.tumblr.com. I saw you followed me, and I returned the favor. I work alone, so if y'all need any help at the Conservative Beat, feel free to contact me; my email is available under the "Contact" page on my blog. Good to see another Conservative blog up! Good luck!
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Thanks so much for the support!
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Thank you for your well measured response. I find them very interesting, however, I still believe they have the potential to become rather dangerous, especially when they link, inevitably with the Christian right.
I happened to of lived in Texas for a year, when i was there i went to a tea party rally on July 4th, the ethnic mix was zero, i feel they may not be openly racist generally, but below the surface there is a deep distrust of other races.Asked by socialisimo
I did see a similar pattern at the one I went to, so I can see where you’re coming from. I’d recognize that a lot of the people there might not be open to ethnic relations, but if they decided to take it to a dangerous level racially, I hope they would pull away from the Tea Party name. The racists in the group have really, really ruined it for everyone else.
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Thank you for taking time to follow someone who may be on the opposite side of the political spectrum.
What are your views on the Tea party movement? as a person on the left i find them a fascinating group to watch, are they a reaction to the recession or to Obama?. Do you feel the movement inherently racist? Could the tea party movement emulate the National socialists of 1930's Germany?Asked by socialisimo
No problem, it’s always a goal of ours to leave no space in our minds untouched.
Honestly, the Tea Party movement has evolved from its original intent. Though I do not speak for the whole team, I am not necessarily a supporter, nor do I oppose the actions. It’s confusing.
I think their protest vary from group to group, which is part of the problem as one movement that supposedly is trying to work together. I have been to rallies that were strictly opposing taxation, and were simply fiscal conservatives that were sort of enraged, but then you see accounts on the news of Tea Party activists wanting to “Impeach Obama.”
I do not think the movement itself is racist, because it’s original intent was to fight taxation. I believe few racist radicals spoke in a large crowd, and really ruined the reputation of the whole movement. Who wants to be associated with that?
I think anything is possible when it comes to a band of pissed-off people who might evolve, weeding out the people who were there on fiscal premises and attracting more radical racists or “purists.” I do not predict it getting to that point, only because as a nation they are frowned upon and really don’t have much authority at this point, but really, that can always change with time and the right resources. But for right now with the current momentum, I do not see it going down that path.
Thanks so much for your question! Great start to our morning.
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Slinging insults at your political opponents before inviting them to a free discussion is pretty hilarious. "Communicate with us freely, as adults"? Grow up--I'm not calling YOU any names.
Asked by Anonymous
Woh, someone’s a bit worked up already.
I don’t see any harm in the post made by my colleague, there’s no insult intended. After all, we’re here to rant too, eh? It’s blogging.If you’d like to post a topic for discussion, we’d love to hear it! It is free discussion, but as a conservative blog, you can expect party bias. We’re not going to attack anyone, though our team’s basic conservative views might offend some people I suppose.
What’s a topic in the news lately that you’re passionate about?
Thanks for the ask!
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