tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778016576328495273.post3295664972141877579..comments2023-09-27T03:42:03.226-05:00Comments on Mental Aikido: Principles and Guts? Akin Stays In RaceMental Aikidohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10417357423441100365noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778016576328495273.post-54877508059402500942012-08-23T09:25:55.127-05:002012-08-23T09:25:55.127-05:00And Akin's rapid fall in the polls demonstrate...And Akin's rapid fall in the polls demonstrates why abortion is really a dumb topic to campaign on. It also demonstrates the repercussions of Akin's case of Athlete's Tongue (from putting his foot in his mouth). <br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/96kdxxp<br />Mental Aikidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417357423441100365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778016576328495273.post-92042715711073872622012-08-22T14:31:02.102-05:002012-08-22T14:31:02.102-05:00I would not call sponsoring a bill to pass an act ...I would not call sponsoring a bill to pass an act in order to congratulate a baseball team to be a "conservative" action. To be honest, I don't think it is a legitimate function of the legislative branch and don't see that listed under the enumerated powers. Therefore, it was a waste of time, a waste of taxpayers' money, and a liberal application of government power. Then you have Akin's absences. He missed over 5% of the votes, more than twice the congressional average. That is from the very link you posted.<br /><br />In his interview with Hannity yesterday, Akin even admitted he has voted against conservative ideals on more than one occasion.<br /><br />He is more conservative than McCain.<br /><br />However, being allowed to be distracted away from actual important issues, like the economy, and into subjects like abortion (that will likely not be made illegal in my lifetime) is a rookie move.<br /><br />Conservatives need wisdom, leadership, and intellect in office. We do not need our own version of a Barney Frank or a Joe Biden. Mental Aikidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417357423441100365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778016576328495273.post-17769444863495591002012-08-22T14:30:34.182-05:002012-08-22T14:30:34.182-05:00I did not post your other comment because my blog ...I did not post your other comment because my blog is NOT the place for debating abortion, rape, incest, etc. Take those to a site that welcomes such discussions. Mental Aikidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417357423441100365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778016576328495273.post-45187573362906767122012-08-22T14:27:23.916-05:002012-08-22T14:27:23.916-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mental Aikidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417357423441100365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5778016576328495273.post-81082314598371883272012-08-22T13:35:31.038-05:002012-08-22T13:35:31.038-05:00This shows an EXEMPLARY Conservative voting record...This shows an EXEMPLARY Conservative voting record: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/w_akin/400005<br /><br />So, what was that about Aiken not being the 'ideal' candidate - what am I missing here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com