What do you look for in the next president?

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compuwiz1

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Someone who will tell the truth and not lead people into wars under false pretenses.
 

imported_Lothar

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Originally posted by: Pabster
I'm looking for a strong Conservative who's going to take this country back from the illegals and restore fiscal conservatism. A Reagan-esque figure who speaks softly but carries a big stick.

Fred Thompson fits the bill. :thumbsup:

Reagan wasn't a fiscal conservative.
 

eits

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Originally posted by: Pabster
I'm looking for a strong Conservative who's going to take this country back from the illegals and restore fiscal conservatism. A Reagan-esque figure who speaks softly but carries a big stick.

Fred Thompson fits the bill. :thumbsup:
i'm not surprised one bit that you like fred thompson... he's really intelligent and isn't dumb whatsoever. he is a forward thinking person and would be a great person to have in the white house.

..... pffffffthahahaha:laugh:
 
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Here's what I'm looking for:

Brains
Common Sense
Not religious (atheist preferred, but that's not gonna happen)
Rationality
Sincere and heartfelt concern for the well being of the nation's middle and lower classes.
Not a shill for the upper classes or corporations but not a socialist either.
Understanding of basic economic issues.
Honesty
Integrity

Issues:

Opponent of mass immigration.
Opponent of foreign outsourcing and work visas.
Supporter of secure borders.
Opponent of the destructive and expensive war on drugs.
Pro-legalized abortion.
Pro-religious freedom.
 

teclis1023

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Diplomacy - someone who will be able to restore our credibility with the world.
Progressive - someone who will push for a better society for everyone
Intelligent - someone who is able to conduct him/herself with intelligence and common-sense
Fiscal Conservatism - someone who will cut the majority of "pork-barrel' spending
Social - someone who will rebuild and reintegrate social services and health care nation-wide