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August 22, 2008 - 10:44 pm - by Richard Fernandez
Ben Crain
2008-08-23 22:06:51

This looks to be about the 121st comment or so (maybe others will sneak in a few more before I post this), so MeWonders if anybody will read it. Nonetheless, here goes:

Why the antagonism, in prior posts, toward Romney? That he flip-flopped on some things, when he tried to seriously gain the GOP nomination? IMHO he flip-flopped in the right direction. I’m more inclined to welcome than to question such flip-flops. You think it’s not sincere? Well, possibly not — but I care solely ’bout what a politician does, not what he “really” thinks. If he’s flip-flopped for political expedience, he would probably act, for political expedience, in the same way. Which would be great. It’s actions that count!

Or, be you exercised that he’s a Mormon? Well, I’m not much into theological differentiations, but, last I looked, Mormons were, indeed, Christians, and his speech about his religion was, MeThinks, quite moving and effective and convincing.

So, what’s not to like? Or at least to accept? Not to say that he would be the best Veep choice — there’s lots of considerations there, and, really, lots of good candidates. But I see no reason he would not be among the top possible choices. Nor, if he were the choice, any reason all-good-conservatives could not rally round that choice.

Contrary to mainstream opinion, I think McCain has a quite rich slate of possible Veeps to choose from. (Assuming, of course, that any such choice is pro-life. Otherwise, all bets are off-the-table.) And, literally EVERYONE on that (pro-life) slate would be superior to Biden, both as a candidate and, if fate should so dictate, as a President. So, fellow conservatives, sit back and relax. Put away your knives. As long as McCain’s choice is pro-life, rally ’round the guy (or gal!!), and enjoy! Even if he/she is not your number 1 favorite, just remember: he/she doesn’t have to be ideal. He/She just has to be better than Biden! And, hells-bells, that bar is so low that even you or I might make that grade!