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Pressing-On 11-23-2011 01:33 PM

Re: CNN Debate Tonight
 
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Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind (Post 1115909)
my point about the part time congress and half pay is, how is he supposed to accomplish that? congress would have to pass the law halving their own pay and time. for perry to even suggest it is looney.

It was the intent of our Founding Fathers that we would have a part-time Legislature. The Founding Fathers wanted Legislators to maintain employment and to be accessible, the majority of the time, in the district.

A President, of course, cannot change the law on congressional term limits or lifetime appointments. What he can do is bring up the issue and encourage the America people to find and seek out ways to get the reforms and changes made. These reforms would require Constitutional amendment and, yes, are hard to get done. But, it is something that can gain momentum.

It is courageous, IMO, to bring up the reform suggestions and certainly not the first time it has been done. (See link below)

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Cutting Congress Down to Size: How a Part-Time Congress Would Work
November 2, 1994
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Rep...ess-Would-Work
It is on the same lines as Ron Paul talking about investigating the Federal Reserve - for years! - and gaining momentum.

I believe we are at the point in American history where these reforms can take place. Someone needs to be bold enough to put themselves on the line for it. I'm glad Gov. Perry is not afraid to go big with it.

It's important while evaluating our candidates not only to look at their performance on the campaign trail, but to also look at the governing trends they are presenting us in regard to public policy.

I would be more inclined to look closely at someone who is not trying to hand me more policies expanding the federal government into my life, but someone who is offering me an option of having confidence in my choice as an American to choose my own destiny.

Governor Perry sees these issues as long overdue and necessary. He is not offering "more of the same". I am thankful that the Republican Party has a nominee with a plan to move America forward, ensuring prosperity for generations to come.

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i agree pakistan is blackmailing us, but turn it over to china? what does china care if terrorists get nuclear bombs. terrorists are not threatening china but the great satan. we have to be committed to friendly factions. perry trying to be "texas tough" like gwb is naive and goofy.
I never said a word about turning anything over to China. I am assuming in the conversation, some would be afraid that Pakistan would find an alliance with China, if we stripped them of foreign aid. And, yes, we do need to be committed to "friendly" factions, but you sure can't call Pakistan a loyal and friendly faction. After all, they were hiding Bin Laden and lying about it.

I agree with Gov. Perry's comments:

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"Ronald Reagan said the Soviet Union would end up on the ash heap of history. The same will happen to totalitarian communism in China if they do not become a country of virtue, and continue to brutally repress and forcibly abort their citizens. Rick Perry’s first order of business is to get our economic house in order and reduce our debt so that we can properly negotiate with China from a position of strength. Rick Perry would also immediately end U.S. foreign aid to China. A good China policy means a good Asia policy: Rick Perry will engage China with strong alliances, economic leadership, and a robust military presence in Asia. "

http://www.rickperry.org/china-policy/
And please take note of what he said in bold. Only someone that has explicit confidence in God's Word could say something like that. He understands the principle and outcome for any people. That is very telling where his heart and mind are at. Just my personal observation.

At the Family Leader Forum, last Saturday, Perry made this comment about his advice to pastors and on his receiving criticism for sponsoring, The Response, in Houston, Texas: "Don't be afraid to stand up in your pulpit and teach virtues. If you teach virtues, politics will take care of itself."

:thumbsup

Pressing-On 11-23-2011 01:43 PM

Re: CNN Debate Tonight
 
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Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple (Post 1115929)
Michelle Bachman was highly impressive. At present here is my list.

1. Perry
2.Bachman
3. Santouram
4.Gingrich
5.Romney
6. Cain
7. Huntsman
8.Paul

I would change the order, Michael.

1. Perry
2. Gingrich
3. Bachman
4. Santorum
5. Huntsman
6. Romney
7. Ron Paul
8. Cain

Romney is simply annoying, not saying much in detail, so he doesn't lose his position. He totally is a flip-flopper on Immigration. What a hypocrite to criticize Perry and Gingrich.

Oops, Mitt! LOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjo6GXSqIN8

Pressing-On 11-23-2011 02:09 PM

Re: CNN Debate Tonight
 
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Originally Posted by TheChariot (Post 1115942)
He was rebuked by Bachmann, who herself suffers from misogyny or just plain craziness.

She is certainly hypocritical on her attacks toward Gov. Perry. Just like Perry, she was offering in-state tuition to those having citizenship. Even though the amendment failed to pass, she voted for it.

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In-state tuition for undocumented students part of Bachmann's past, too

It turns out that Bachmann voted for a similar measure in 2005 while serving in the Minnesota Senate. The language, which was included in a larger higher education funding bill, would have allowed students who had attended a Minnesota high school for three years or more, had graduated and had enrolled in public Minnesota college to pay in-state tuition.

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/col...e_tuitio.shtml

Michael The Disciple 11-23-2011 05:07 PM

Re: CNN Debate Tonight
 
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Originally Posted by TheChariot (Post 1115942)
I don't understand how people found Perry impressive. I didn't look at the FactCheck yet, but I'm sure they tore him apart. Romney's smug faces were highlighted by the camera every time Perry spoke, which showed us what his peers thought of his ideology. He was rebuked by Bachmann, who herself suffers from misogyny or just plain craziness.

the winners of that debate, hands down, were Gingrich and Obama.

Santouram called Africa a country which is the most silly move one can make in a debate. I love how Ron Paul almost laughed, yet Uncle-Tom-Cain nodded his head in agreement.

I am impressed with Rick Perry because he is not ashamed of Jesus name. Also he has ran the huge state of Texas good enough to be its longest running Governor. Ron Paul reminds me of Neville Chamberlin. I wont vote for someone because they are the best orator.

Pressing-On 11-25-2011 09:02 AM

Re: CNN Debate Tonight
 
Interesting article considering Romney mocked Perry on the "no-fly zone" for Syria.

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Free Syrian Army Seeks No-Fly Zone, Vows to Reach Palace
http://www.businessweek.com/news/201...ch-palace.html


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