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Comment on: Street Level

"Who's Crazy Enough to Oppose Obama in 2012?"

41 Comments
Monday, September, 28, 2009 8:58 AM Bobbie writes:

DD, you've got to quit

tip-toeing around and say what yor REALLY think. (:-)

Don't know if you went to DC, but there were lot's of people there that agree with you. There were many "Beck 2012", "Beck for Prez". "Elect Beck" and other Beck posters scattered through the crowd. I wouldn't be one bit unhappy to see Glenn running for the office.

Good work, DD.
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Monday, September, 28, 2009 10:03 AM buck writes:

Ronald Reagan

I did not know anything about Reagan besides being a so-so screen actor. Until 1964. When he made his famous speech for Goldwater. He had my attention from that day.
Glenn Beck is not electable.
Glenn Beck's niche in life is exactly what he is doing. Spotlighting the corruption and subversion in the government today.
So far the leaders of the Republican Party have done nothing but march in lock step with the leftists and Marxists in the Democrat Party. They might say one thing at election time but they tend the socialist sheep afterwards. Since, "The end justifies the means," it is not entirely inconceivable that the agenda of the leaders of the Republican Party is to further the agenda of the Democrat Party. I do not believe the leaders of the Republican Party will ever "see the light". They care not if they fail, for if they fail then the Democrats succeed.
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Monday, September, 28, 2009 10:41 AM Donnie writes:

Well....

He certainly would be a pleasant change from the clown prince.
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Monday, September, 28, 2009 7:33 PM Garnet92 writes:

DD, I haven't given up on Sarah

As you correctly noted, the other "candidates" commonly mentioned are no more than another McCain - not electable. Personally, although I like Beck and DVR his show daily, I don't think he is electable either. I (hope) that Sarah hasn't completely pulled back - don't think she has - book coming out - that will probably give us an inkling. Good piece.
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Monday, September, 28, 2009 10:16 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Buck...

"Glenn Beck's niche in life is exactly what he is doing. Spotlighting the corruption and subversion in the government today."

There's going to come a time when we need our actual elected representatives to do this and then actually fix it. An none of them are going to do that if we have non-leaders like W and Obama in the POTUS position. Followers don't really know how to follow a non-leader. DD
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Monday, September, 28, 2009 10:24 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Garnet...

...Sarah is wasting too much valuable time. She's finishing up her book and no telling how much coin she got for that Hong Kong gig. Her, Todd and the kids are starting to roll in the doe and I suspect that the last thing they want to do is return to the political meat grinder.
Don't get me wrong, she'd make a good POTUS.

Now, of course, this is all wild speculation on my part. I hope you who read this understand that I'm simply throwing spaghetti against the wall to see if it sticks. + there's an element of fun involved, too.

That being said, I totally disagree w/you and Buck that Beck is not elect able. DD
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Tuesday, September, 29, 2009 7:50 AM drpete writes:

Watch to see if any of just under 100

congressmen starts and leads a conservative NATIONAL campaign with a CONSERVATIVE forward-focused agenda in 2010. Watch to see if any of Bunning, Coburn, DeMint, and Vitter take such a lead in their 2010 senate races.

By November of 2010 Barack Obama will be either unelectable in 2012 or unstoppable. Then, and only then in my almost-always-humble opinion, will it make one wit of sense for ANYONE to try to position himself or herself as a prexy candidate.
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Tuesday, September, 29, 2009 8:00 AM Darvin Dowdy writes:

drpete...

...its important that whoever it is, Palin, Beck, DeMint, etc (all of the above) that they begin the task of convincing the populace to vote in Repub's no matter how many shortfalls they have. That will be no easy task, for sure. Its not a shoe-in for GOP candidates. They've made no effort to get their dysfunctional house in order. But we need to get the dem's out of power either in the house or senate. DD
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Tuesday, September, 29, 2009 8:12 AM Gray Ghost writes:

Why Not Include a General on the Ticket?

After FDR died and Truman became president, there was much talk that a Republican would never be president again. Eisenhower proved that this talk was just that, talk.

Like you DD, I like Glenn Beck; but the country needs some one with real executive experience. After O'Vomit and his gang of merry thugs leave office, the country will need a "true" executive "officer" to correct the mess.

What about a Pretraeus/Beck ticket?
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Tuesday, September, 29, 2009 9:42 AM Darvin Dowdy writes:

GGhost...

...the problem w/that is that these executive types are so disconnected with the conservative Base. All they know is how to operate/manage within this existing, rotten system. I simply do not know enough about Patraeus and where he stands on the issues. DD
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Tuesday, September, 29, 2009 9:46 AM Curtal Friar writes:

Darvin

We definitely need someone who's on fire and who can ignite the people, and who will stand by his words.

The time is passed for quiet, reserved republicans.

We need a real firebrand.
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Tuesday, September, 29, 2009 10:17 AM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Curtal...

...absolutely. And we're not going to get that fire-n-the-belly from your typical GOP politician. No Way. DD
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Tuesday, September, 29, 2009 1:24 PM BrianR writes:

I loved this essay!


Good'un, Darv.

I, too, think Beck's not Presidential material. He's perfectly suited for what he does, but being an observer/commentator on the political scene doesn't translate into being the main player.

I also think it's a bit early to be even trying to narrow down the candidates. At this time before the last presidential election, almost no one had a clue who Obambi was. He was only into the second year of his first term in national office. He was a nobody.

Time is going to have a big impact on how the next presidential race shapes up. The conflict between the conservative and "moderate" wings of the GOP has been going on for over 50 years already. Hell, the "moderate" wing HATED Reagan... yet he gave them three (counting Bush 1's run as Reagan 2) of their biggest landslides ever, and massive coattails.

I think there are some good folks with a lot of potential that could still move into the spotlight. We'll see.

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Tuesday, September, 29, 2009 6:01 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Brian....

...thanks. As I said to someone else, just having a bit of fun throwing spaghetti against the wall to see if it sticks. I know its early.

But I still think Beck's electable...DD
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Wednesday, September, 30, 2009 1:34 AM BrianR writes:

Hey, Darv, who knows?


That time frame may even work to HIS advantage, right?

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Wednesday, September, 30, 2009 12:43 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Brian all I know is...

...that sadly we still have the same dysfunctional GOP that we had on 11/7/06 and 11/4/08. Little has changed. I even found out the other day that Palin is no different than McCain on amnesty. She's for it! That puts her in the same category as the rest as far as I'm concerned. Disappointing.
But a Glenn Beck or some other outsider coming in could cause some commotion. I still believe in the 2 party system.

As you say, who knows? DD
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Thursday, October, 01, 2009 10:51 AM buck writes:

Who Will Be

"The Savior From Liberalism"?

Unfortunately that's what might happen. The people of the countryside are waking up to the Marxist threat everywhere from the White House to the corner neighborhood association. But just waking up and becoming aware may no longer be enough. Marxism is a cancer on the American body and Americans, en masse have ignored the symptoms or pretended they were minor pains for far too long. Just as an individual sometimes tries to rationalize the symptoms of a serious disease in the body. But now this cancer has been ignored or rationalized for so long it has invaded the very vital organs/institutions that are the life of the American government. We long ago passed the point where radical surgery was necessary. Now it may be too late for even this but there also may be no alternative.
Who will be the savior and what will be his methods?
We don't know yet. But the cure may be almost as bad as the bite. The only difference: You can survive with the cure.
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Thursday, October, 01, 2009 11:26 AM BrianR writes:

Oh, yeah, Darv


I thought you were aware of that re Palin.

I seem to recall a month or two back, when there were a lot of discussions about Palin (when she "retired"), raising that issue pretty much everywhere. I guess not here.

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Thursday, October, 01, 2009 6:48 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Buck/Brian...

Now Buck, we know who our real Savior is. And He's more powerful than the lot of 'em.

Brian, I do think she can be turned in the "right" direction. I think she's open now and will listen. If only the right people can get to her. Until then? Beck 2012. Ha!

DD
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Saturday, October, 03, 2009 11:52 AM Sgt Relic writes:

DD

I was with you most of the way on this one. I just posted a piece on Pawlenty.

I can name two current conservative GOP types who were right at home in from the DC protesters; Pence and DeMint!

No boos from the crowd for them.

I like Beck but I don't think he's interested in running for office. Putting aside his drug addled background, which he readily admits, he suffers the Romney problem of being a Mormon.

Surely you haven't forgotten the rhetoric last year about that one?

Personally, I don't want to see any of the major players from the last round again in 2012.

It's a new movement and it demands new and dynamic leaders able to articulate conservative core values without having to look them up!

Good one!
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Saturday, October, 03, 2009 12:00 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Relic...

...you certainly make a good point. I can't go Pawlenty, no way. The state of MN must pay for the travesty they sent to the U.S. Senate. They've collectively lost all credibility. But DeMint? Yes. He is right on the issues. He'd better start making some significant noise, however. Getting himself in the headlines. DD
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Saturday, October, 03, 2009 3:20 PM Chuck writes:

Good article, DD

Although I understand you're just throwing spaghetti against the wall at this point, I agree with other commenters who say Beck is probably unelectable, as well as those who say he's probably doing just what he needs to be doing, both now and in the future, in exposing and questioning things as an "outsider."

[Hmmm, I just found out that the rest of my comments on this were too lengthy to post here, so I've continued them over at my blog (Just askin' - Just sayin' at: http://ja-js.blogtownhall.com).]
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Monday, October, 05, 2009 11:03 AM BrianR writes:

A lot of people keep

writing off Jindal.

An editorial by him in today's WaPo:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/1 0/04/AR2009100402003.html

I've been saying for two years this guy has a future.

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Thursday, October, 08, 2009 2:57 PM The Crawfish writes:

I humbly accept the nomination

and will do my utmost to return our nation to its roots in the Constitution and traditional American values.

Wait.....WHO'S THIS BECK GUY TRYING TO GET MY NOMINATION HERE?????
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Thursday, October, 08, 2009 3:28 PM Jim writes:

My Pick?

I go with David Cameron. Don't give me any crap about not being born here, he can apply for a Certificate Of Live Birth from Hawaii (yes tha treally works, people fall for it, really the ydo)
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Thursday, October, 08, 2009 7:39 PM Tazzmax writes:

Darv

I agree with you about Beck,...just think about it, he has been the only one to consistently expose the criminals in DC and elsewhere.

The man has guts and honestly, imo, and he is concerned about our freedom in this country.

The Mormon thing could be a problem for him though,....however, the morons in this country have just elected a pos that is probably a Muslim.

Beck could certainly gain enough name recognition by "012" just from his show.

We drastically need someone like Beck and I would gladly vote for him!

Jim DiMint is the only other conservative I can possibly think about,....but as you say, he needs to start making some loud noise.

I like Sarah but I'm leery of her 'cause of amnesty and cap n trade.
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Thursday, October, 08, 2009 10:21 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Well Crawfish...

...would you consider letting Beck be your vp on the American Tradition Party ticket? DD
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Thursday, October, 08, 2009 10:23 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Jim...

...there's some good consservatives in GB but it seems like they're fighting a losing battle. They can move over here and be congresscritters, senators and governators, however. DD
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Thursday, October, 08, 2009 10:24 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

TAZZ!!!....

...High 5 Bro. Finally someone who see's it my way.
What did you think of my slogan for him? "Shovel Ready and all WeeWee'd Up"? DD
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Friday, October, 09, 2009 10:06 PM Tazzmax writes:

Darv,

yeah, that's a good slogan, hahaha!

'Ol Glen "bee's th man"!
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Saturday, October, 10, 2009 1:41 PM Eric writes:

DD

Glenn Beck has been tearing it up lately. I've enjoyed much from what he's exposed, especially with Acorn. Good post.
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Saturday, October, 10, 2009 4:45 PM Tazzmax writes:

The "Chimpy O" admn

just has to hate Beck, along with the rest of the "money pigs" in DC,...I hope he has some real good security, because I wouldn't put it past the b***ards to try to kill him.

He hammers all of them every day and exposes to America just how rotten our govt has become,....G*d bless him!

Beck is our modern day "Paul Revere", and America had better "listen up" or very soon we won't be a free nation anymore!
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Saturday, October, 10, 2009 5:34 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Tazz, Eric, and all...

...optimism. Our best days as a Nation are ahead of us if we stay vigilant...DD
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Tuesday, October, 13, 2009 12:13 PM The Crawfish writes:

DD

I think I'd want Beck to be the White House Communications Director. Can you imagine the entertainment value of Beck slicing and dicing the White House Press Corpse at the daily briefings?

I think BrianR called dibs on the VP slot.
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Tuesday, October, 13, 2009 5:19 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Can I count on a plush...

...ambassadorship assignment somewhere? DD
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Thursday, October, 22, 2009 1:48 PM The Crawfish writes:

DD

Ambassador to the Republic of Texas? How 'bout Monaco?
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Thursday, October, 22, 2009 5:19 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Craw ...

...I'd take Texas in a minute. DD
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Friday, October, 23, 2009 2:51 PM The Crawfish writes:

Hey DD

swing on by The Swamp. Gotta new Weekend Claw for ya.

Oh, and your commute between the Capital and Austin will get shortened. I'm taking the non-leech parts of the gummint outta the cesspool of DC and bringin' 'em to Ft Worth. Let the leeches of DC eat themselves.
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Monday, October, 26, 2009 8:39 PM Cynewulf writes:

Hey, DD,

how goes it?

Palin may have toned it down a bit, but she did endorse third party conservative Hoffman over the RNC backed Scozzafava. And since she and some others have, Pawlenty has now endorsed Hoffman as well. It's moves like this and their outcomes that will shape the road course ahead for the eventual prez nominee. Now may not be the time to be picking our next prez, but it is the time to start shaping who that might be. If we don't get the conservative train moving full speed ahead now, it'll be another Dole/McCain. If you're interested at all in the Hoffman election, got a post on it at my place.
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Monday, October, 26, 2009 10:45 PM Darvin Dowdy writes:

Cynewulf...

...you know I'm crazy about Sarah. But I'm not convinced that she'll run. Not quite sure that she gets it yet. As to the Beck recommendation? Well, just having a bit of fun, venting and throwing a little spaghetti against the wall to see if it sticks. I didn't. I heard him last week say he would never run for political office. But it was still a fun fantasy for a while. DD
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Wednesday, October, 28, 2009 9:26 PM Cynewulf writes:

Lol, just noticed

you referrenced Sam Kinison. Classic!

Btw, new post up over at Exeter if you're interested.
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