The 2012 Election desperately needs a viable Third Party candidate. Foolishness and irre- sponsibility of most Democrats and Republicans have gotten out of hand and there is no fore- seeable end. This candidate would preferably be a GOP defector due to the fact that the old-fashioned (yet never outdated) Republican, conservative principles still contain the best solutions for our nation. Therefore, this would need to be a politician who not only has the intestinal fortitude to not compromise these values but who would actually base his or her platform on them.
“Conservatism“, by definition, “…is a political attitude and philosophy which advocates institutions and traditional practices that have developed organically within a nation over a period of time.” Many Liberals – aka “Progressives” – would argue that Conservatives live in the past and/or at least look to the past as opposed to moving forward. I would put it another way: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The Conservative basis is just as relevant today as it always has been, and is just as beneficial.
Since this philosophy is regaining popularity as of late, it is extremely important for the GOP to choose a conservative candidate who will remain true to him/herself. A candidate who won’t have practiced sticking their finger in their mouth and holding it up in the air. A candidate who, frankly, will make their viewpoints clear about all of the major topics that are important to the American public and not back down after taking office.
Enter former Alaska Governor, Vice President Nominee Sarah Palin.
She has been accused by people on both sides of the aisle (but more so by Liberals) as being in the NeoCon Camp due to her strong stance on the war and upping the number of troops being sent overseas. I am definitely not in agreement with her point of view regarding the war, as stated many times. But just how “Neocon” is Sarah Palin? According to her voiced stance on major issues, not very much. As a matter of fact, the above Wilkepedia definition of neoconservatism seems to more aptly describe President Obama. What her opinions do reveal is that she appears to be a Conservative to the bone while, at the same time, walking outside the stuffy stereotype that so many Liberals attach to the term. She has demonstrated numerous times that she is a strong, independent woman both in word and action.
WWSD (What Will Sarah Do) in 2012? Even though there are many people who are guessing she will make a run at the presidential bid, she is keeping her cards close to her chest and it is, therefore, merely speculation at this point. My two cents would say that she is going to at least be plugged into some important, high-profile role, as has already been evidenced by her book, her tour, and her occasional input (as in the Upstate NY election). Palin has pretty much separated herself entirely from McCain and has publicly announced her regrets during the 2008 campaign.
When Palin came on the scene I, as many, had never heard of her. However, she instantaneously energized the election from every angle: Republicans because McCain’s campaign was rejuvenated overnight; Conservatives because of the aforementioned items; and Liberals because, not unlike flipping the switch and watching the roaches scatter in chaos, they had an immediate frightening target of which to shoot at day and night. And they took and are still taking full advantage of the opportunity, even to the point of sheer hypocrisy. Many Liberals accused Sarah Palin of living a double standard by housing her expectant daughter after “preaching” pro-life viewpoints. However, in reality, she was practricing exactly what her conscience had voiced by choosing a solution other than abortion. After Obama won the election, these same people heaped praises upon the new First Lady by calling her a “great wife” and “great mother” simply because she was a mother of two daughters while living in the White House. This is another subject that Palin was criticized for by the very same people.
The bottom line is that when someone’s simple existence is enough to start a media flashfire, let alone when they decide to talk, it is usually a sign of one of two things:
(1) They are so evil that every good person is using every ounce of his energy to stifle their influence;
(2) They are living and breathing based on their lifelong principles and, again using the worn out anecdote of the fleeting roaches, their appearance stirs up anger among many whose principles are questionable, at best.
So far I’ve been given no reason to assume anything other than the latter.
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Anonymous,
Before you go ballistic, please check out this later article about Palin:
http://www.whowillwinthe2012election.com/sarah-has-come-out-of-the-neo-con-closet/
Palin is a joke. She left her governor position without completing the term. A job as a GOVERNOR. I’d hate to find out when she decides to quit as President if (god forbid) she wins. If you think Obama is bad, then you better prepare for Palin. Palin is a pathetic joke of a politician. The only reason she is taken seriously is not because of her skills in international relations (what a joke!) but because she is a semi-attractive female.
Oh and I didn’t mean qualified as a conservative. I meant qualified to be president. Her conservate chops are definatley there.
While her popularity is undeniable I don’t think she has the qualifications. She’s only barely more qualified than the one. As for an alternate to her I couldn’t say. The repubs just don’t have the juice as of now. After midterms we’ll see if its a different story. Your point about her as a potential 3 party candidate is definately interestimng though.
Consti,
If Palin isn’t a qualified Conservative then can you please name me one who is? Oh, and who also has any chance of winning.
I understand that a lot can happen within the next year before the campaign starts rolling. But speaking from today’s perspective and from what we know now, Palin is the only Conservative that packs any kind of punch on the national stage, in my opinion. I realize that there are heavyweight Republicans out there (Michael Steele, Jeb Bush, etc) but, at this point in time, they wouldn’t have a prayer in a national election. Not that Sarah necessarily would either, but at least, as mentioned within the context of my article, she has made her convictions clear and there are still tons of people who are enthusiastically supporting her and the number is growing. If the election were to happen in a couple of months from now and she ran as a 3rd Party candidate, I would bet that it would do conservatives more good than bad. But who knows? By 2012 a 3rd Party candidate may only split and weaken the Conservative cause. I’ll bring the popcorn.
I’ve said it before, and I will repeat it. Palin is a wild card and that makes progressives nervous. I don’t think she is qualified, but her mere presence is enough to shake the tree. I agree that she should have finished her fight in Alaska so that she could come onto the stage as a fighter not a quiter. All I can truely say is the dems are imploding over healthcare and the public is watching it in all it’s glory. Let’s get the mid-terms rolling and sit back and laugh.
Tip of the hat, and a wave of the finger Erick.
Most Libs and the much needed tends left swing vote have had the brains saturated by anti-Palin crap. So much crap, they may not be viable. They have bought the fact that she is unqualified, by comparing her to Biden, Never the less than Palin qualified Obama.
The fact that she chose to quit mid-term and not fight to the death all the crazy bastards doing meaniless investigations over office supplies, exc.,
while ingnoring the fact much of Obamas scholorship funding was in a different name, ect.
We as Constitutionalist need a candidate to draw the middle with Reagan , back to basics of hope and reform, rather than include blue bloods and weak principled moderates like Bush Sr or even Steele.
I love Sarah, but she may have soiled her principles with leaving her fight in Alaska before she could show us, she could win.
Mark,
I tend to agree. But that is why I’m hoping that she or someone new can stand on their principles and break out of this old, weary political mold.
Of course, I’m not holding my breath.
Good article Eric, not sure how much I trust Sarah though.
After all she is a politician.
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