350. The Last Iowa GOP Debate

Last night Fox network held the last Iowa GOP debate before the January caucus. The candidates clearly united in depicting the current economic environment and how OBlunder is destroying America. But, who will prevail to match up against the anointed one in the General elections? Your guess is as good as mine. As I did mention back quite a way though, Ron Paul is a sore thumb an the process to not only the entire GOP, but to America. He and his band of loons would put We the People in danger. Talk about zany! I as glad to see Michele Bachmann call it as it is, i.e., tell Paul to his face how dangerous his foreign policy is. I'd rather say lack of one: to hide in a closet with a blind fold on and ear plugs and let the world battle it out with ANY leadership. Disgusting!

Now that I said that, let me touch on other opinions.

Romney was strong in the foreign policy and economy. I thought he chose the correct words to explain his thoughts on gay marriages (against using the word "marriage" and a type of union; has no discrimination against gays). I was satisfied with his answers why he changed his mind on a few positions. I would hope we would have a President who's own opinion does not come in the way of the people's opinion -- unlike what we have now with OBlunder.

Immigration policy? I believe he may eventually fully agree to incorporate some of Newt's considerations. Both are against having currently 11 million illegals in America. His solution is to somehow identify and then exercise some action to provide a legal alien (not U.S.citizen), but eventually making them go to the end of the line of new immigrants waiting to come in. He would prosecute all companies hiring "unidentified", illegals heavily. Newt on the other hand would also identify the millions, but carefully look at those with families here about 25 years who have abided by all laws and never been arrested of a major crime and provide them a means to immediate "legal" status and possibly a way to citizenship. Huntsman presented the other half of the equation that actually caused this overflow of illegals: America's lack of effective immigration policy that did not allow an adequate number of immigrants to come in legally to perform the jobs available and the imbalance of visas and policy to retain the high educational skills of those aliens we taught in our prestige schools. Our government caused the problems. Our government failed to control the problem. We should not flat out punish people we needed to grow America because the government didn't do the right job.

The characters of each candidate became vivid. Santorum equals values, trust, actions, determination, leadership. Unfortunately, his leadership is limited compared to those in areas where America needs them most: Overall economy. I truly believe Santorum could do the job, but personally believe I would rather see an individual with direct business experience take on OBlunder. He deserves some place in the administration.

Huntsman also deserves some place. I am impressed with his leadership in Utah: balance budgets, flat tax, wins over democrats, etc. His arguments are strong and usually valid. I love hi "no pandering" attitude. But, once again we have to ask who can take on OBlunder in the General elections. He probably has it in him, but I still have been wowed by him with overall content.

Bachmann, despite strong commitment and powerful answers thouroughly presented may be too conservative to win a general election. As you can tell, I am looking beyond the primaries for the candidate to beat OBluunder. That candidate must be flexible enough to understand that 100% conservative views isn't a reality in a nation that is mixed. I feel she would be as hard-headed as OBlunder, meaning, unable to compromise even a little.

Perry showed some spunk and clarity last night, but still seemed to bank his entire position on records rather than well-defined plans. He too brings his strength to the GOP table, but not the candidate we need.

That leaves Romney and Gingrich. Both can debate -- I'd give Newt the edge because he can debate anything to any length or depth. Unfortunately, America and We the People like strong debaters. How else did OBlunder win? Id Newt therefore the answer to the victory despite maybe Romney having the economic savvy we need for precise plans? It's a toss up. We really need them on the ticket. I can't shoose at this time who to lean toward. However, I would embrace either.

What I am sure of is that whoever the candidate becomes, he/she will incorporate all the strengths we heard from the others. The group on the whole, excluding Paul, has an extremely strong message and plan for America. We just cannot tolerate OBlunder 4 more years!