I do not watch the debates because they are a waste of time. In general the participants say what the audience wants to hear, not what they actually believe. Case in point Romany. While he was governor of Taxachussetts he pushed gun control and socialized medicine. Now he say he is pro gun, yea pro gun like Upchuck Schumer is pro gun. About the only candidate that says the same thing every time and voted the same way is Ron Paul. Instead of shoes the candidates should wear Flip-Flops.

In before the Council on American/Ron Paul Relations and Ron Paul Defense League show up...

Glad that I wasn't the only one who noticed that Mr. Santorum seems to be suffering from a rapidly-receding hairline... However, I would point out that, as in your own case, Mr. Prelutsky, being bald simply makes one appear more distinguished... Perhaps it will increase his appeal to those who are shallow enough to care about a candidate who 'looks' Presidential?

As a fellow American of Jewish descent, I am frequently confounded by the unswerving support that so much of the Jewish community lavishes upon the Democratic Party. What will the Occupier-in-Chief have to do, to demonstrate his utter disregard for Israel and, ultimately, his utter contempt for the America that we conservatives hold so dearly?

In any case, your columns are always the highlight of the Patriot Post, and your candor is ultimately refreshing and welcomed. Thank you, as always, for your patriotism and willingness to speak the truth.

He should be supporting Susan Shelley instead of Mark Reed. She's the constitutional conservative Republican in the 30th race.

Howard: I think the flip-flop label is getting a bit tired. I was a Democrat. Now I'm not. It matters to me where people wind up, not where they start. In order to get elected in Massachusetts, a man can not run or serve as a true blue conservative. Reagan would not have passed your litmus test when he was governor here in California. He twice raised taxes and signed the most liberal abortion bill in the country. Nothing I've heard Romney say in the debates--unlike you, I actually tune in--suggests he is any less conservative than you are.

Patriot Leo: I'm afraid that I, with my Hawaiian shirts and tennis shorts, and Santorum, with his corny sweater vests, are anything but distinguished looking, but thanks, anyway. I'm always glad to encounter a fellow Jewish conservative. Perhaps we should develop a secret handshake like the Masons.

I'm afraid that most of our fellow Jews put their radical left-wing agenda ahead of any concern over Israel. That is why so many young Jews, particularly those on college campuses, align themselves with the Palestinian scum calling for Israel's extinction.

Burt

If it were only confined to young Jews (as tragic as that remains), our country might not be perched atop the precipice over which the liberal meatheads are gleefully poised to launch us all; sadly, the liberal disease is running rampant among the vast majority of students from all backgrounds at our nation's institutes of 'supposed' higher education.

Does it not seem somewhat ironic that American Jews seem to be a sort of polar opposite to those that live in Israel? Whether it is the deeply-ingrained sense of societal responsibility (and, indeed, a patriotism not unlike our own) or the moral conservatism of the devout, Israel's Jews hold far more in common with conservatives than do the Jews that live in our own country. While the threat of constant annihilation has to factor heavily into Israelis' grave sense of responsibility, one would think that the freedom and history of this country would yield a similar sense of patriotism among our country's Jews.

In any case, so long as we have voices in the wilderness such as yours, Mr. Prelutsky, there is hope for all of us.

Burt,

I'd love to witness your secret handshake, of course I like watching the Three Stooges reruns on occasion, too.

I suspect that many people who call themselves Jewish or Catholic or what-have-you do so simply because their parents were of that group. It doesn't mean they are of the devout, active members or have even attended services in the last 10 years. Someone should ask Pelosi when her last confession was, now there's a spot for the proverbial fly on the wall.

I sometimes wonder what kind of religion folks like Maxine Waters, Henry Waxman and their fellow Democrats are inclined to attend. I can't help but think it would have to have some Satanic ritual involved.

Burt, maybe the Demoncrats will so muddy each other that your guy can actually win? After all, the naysayers see Obama winning due to the republicans doing the same thing in the primary. I am inclined to think that Obama is so flawed that there is no way he can win. I hope my optimism pans out, and good luck to your candidate.

I know that folks change their minds as they age. Heck, in high school, I carried a copy of "The Communist Manifesto" in my pocket.

Coming from a technical background, it almost hurts to hear "Company Spokesmen" try to describe an incident at my nuclear plant. They are mouthing words with absolutely no understanding of their meaning.

I get the same pain when Gov. Romney speaks of conservatism. I think that is what many conservatives are picking up when he speaks.

Patrick: I listen to Romney and he sounds fine to me. Could I improve his speeches? I could and I have offered my services, but his people have thus far ignored me. Perhaps they'll be more receptive if he loses Ohio on Tuesday.

Patriot LEO: I'm afraid that even in Israel, liberals are very numerous and have a good deal of influence.

wjmcrindle: I share your optimism. I still don't see any way that Obama can win in November.

Burt

Burt,

There is no way Obama can win in a normal election. His rating is below 50%, he has the worst record of any President, he just tossed off the Catholic and other religious voters and he's pissed off private sector union members who were counting on the Keystone pipeline.

I think that cockroach thinks he has an ace in the hole to the tune of over $1 billion. No one knows where hundreds of billions went of the stimulus money went. It became the biggest slush fund for a campaign in human history.

He has nothing to fear.

No one questions his fake birth certificate.

No one asks why his SSN fails E-verify or why he has a Cennecticut SSN when he's never lived there.

These are very simple questions.

Is the FIX in?

WTF, indeed?

mac: I'm not sure what you mean by "the fix." Clearly, the media has protected him from the git-go, but I think his days in office are numbered. And the number is not five more years. More like 300 days.

Burt

Burt,

Pardon the poor grammer/spelling in the above rant.

I'm just concerned that somehow that charlatan will steal the election. Chicago politics can best be described as being the lowest form of sewer filth and he's obviously going to have some major money and the best in underhanded political chicanery.

He really must fail.

Thanks for your 300 days, I needed that.

Mike M.

It sounds like 'your' canidate in Ca. has the same problem as your presidential canidate does Burt---you are not going to beat Barry at the booth. He has to be stopped from running ie;mac.

I'm still looking forward to receiving $10 (5 each) from you and Mac, Burt.

Tex,

I will honor my bet.

I may want a recount to verify, though.

Project Vote, along with the Justice Dept. are preparing lawsuits in key states attacking voting registration laws. I think they want all welfare recipients to be automatically franchised to vote - no questions asked. No matter how many times they'll vote, or how many decendants they'll represent.

This could get messy, which, given the Obama background, somehow doesn't suprise me.

Jon Saklow: I will be attending this Tuesday's debate between Shelley and Reed. Maybe I'll change my mind, but I doubt it. I have been told that Ms. Shelley is very much a pro-abortionist. My visit to her site neither confirms nor denies this, which I find odd, as she seems to declare a position on every other issue under the sun.

Burt

BUrt,

I believe I read into your column that Romney "deserves" to be president? You know better than that!

Nobody deserves to be president. They have to earn it with a record or opinions, or spend their way into it.

Romney, having canned moderate talking points and opinions, and stammering, hesitant rhetoric, has certainly not endeared himself to me.

I must admit however, that his response on the Huckabee show to the man whose son was an injured vet, was heart-warming and I hope a picture of the real Romney.

Ragweed, like Dole, Ford, etc. deserved to be President.

"I suspect that many people who call themselves Jewish or Catholic or what-have-you do so simply because their parents were of that group." -- Mac

I think the same could be said of many Democrats.