Happy New Year!!!  Support Mitt Romney

8 February 2008 Update.

It's hard to understand the Republican Party.   We had a chance to get a businessman to run the country instead of a lifetime politician who has had a big hand in the problems we face today.  It would have been great to see what Romney could do.  Great progress would have been made.  Admittedly, Romney's background historically has not been as conservative as we would like.

I'm having a tough time deciding where to go from here.  I've always liked Huckabee's talk.  (I like Ron Paul's talk too but he's not in the running).  Republicans, as a whole, are leaning towards McCain.  I think McCain has few redeeming values.  However, the party obviously believes he does. 

I hope that those supporting McCain have extracted a commitment from him (in writing) to veto any AWB.  I extracted this commitment from Romney.  I did my best to do what I thought was right.  I know I did the right thing. 

Huckabee's the better man.  But the pundits have anointed McCain.  I think they think that he'll be the best to run against the Demos because he will get lots of the latino vote for his lax ideas about protecting our borders.  

I'd like to hear your comments.

Sincerely,

Alex J. Robinson

3 February 2008 Update.

It has been said, "The flak is heaviest over the target."  This is especially true of the Republican race.  The Media has already proclaimed McCain the winner.  You've got to ask yourself, Why are they doing this with so little of the delegates committed? 

The reason is simple - They fear Romney will win in a race against either Clinton or Obama.  They fear that Romney is the true conservative in the Republican party.  They fear that he will be the agent of change, that he will be able to undo the liberal policies that are crippling America.  They do not fear McCain.

It is no surprise that other less-conservative republicans, such as Guiliani, Schwartzeneger, and Baker, have decided to support McCain.  They are represent the sort of politicians that are republican in name only.  We also feel that the lack media of coverage given the other Republicans is also appalling.

Here's what you don't know about McCain.  Will the Real McCain sit down.

1 February 2008  Update

Hear Mitts comments yourself.  He's a born leader. 

http://mitt-tv.mittromney.com/?showid=730614

30 January 2008  Update 10:00 p.m. MST

It's time to get together on the right candidate or our country is going to suffer in a big way.  There's one conservative candidate left in the race.  That's Mitt Romney.  McCain edged past him in Florida. (I attribute this to the high number of those in that state who don't want illegal immigration stopped.)

I predicted that Thompson and Huckabee would go no where.  I also predicted Guiliani would drop out.   He's now dropped out.

It's high time we all got together behind Mitt Romney.   The Press is absolutely exuberant that McCain now has more delegates.  Why shouldn't they be?  He's as liberal as either Hillary or Obama.

McCain is a dangerous Washington insider.  He's sided more with the Democrats on many important issues such as immigration.  We need a real leader from the corporate world who can fix this mess.  (Here's an interesting perspective on Romney http://blog.electromneyin2008.com/category/the-pueblo-chieftain/)

I was nearly crucified at the stake for supporting Romney weeks ago.   Some said that I should support Ron Paul.  Others said I should support Fred Thompson, or Mick Huckabee.   I knew these candidates would go no where.

If you really think you're a patriot, if you really love America the free, if you really love the Second Amendment; please join with me in supporting Mitt Romney.  It's not too late. We can beat the Democrats, strengthen our country, and keep our firearms.

Have no doubt.  Your country is in more peril than you know. 

Sincerely,

Alex J. Robinson
Manager
Robinson Armament Co.

January 2008 Update 7:40 MST

I received a lot of flak regarding my support for Romney.  I have stated all along that he was going to come out on top.  He has more Republican delegates than any other candidate.  Now Thompson has dropped out.   Huckabee even if nominated will not win the November election and we'll end up with Hillary and we all know what that means.  Our economy is headed for the trash.  I do not trust McCain one bit.  Mitt can help solve our urgent problems.

Many of the conservative talk show hosts (e.g. Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck) have been slamming McCain and Huckabee for weeks.  They say almost nothing bad about Romney. Now Ann Coulter has gone online with support for Mitt Romney. 

He's going to be the man.  Contact his campaign and see how you can help.  Let them know that your right to own the firearm of your choice is your most important right.  Don't forget to contribute. 

Here's his latest statement on the Second Amendment. 

Mitt Romney can beat Hillary or Obama with your help.

Sincerely,

Alex J. Robinson
Manager

16 January 2008 Update 10:00 p.m. MST

Romney continues to do well as I predicted with a big win in Michigan.  I think he won there because the people trust him to get the U.S. Auto manufacturers on track.  Blue collar jobs are shrinking as more products are made overseas.  We all should start buying products made in the U.S. especially XCR™ Rifles - hint hint.

He may have a tough time in South Carolina, but he'll do well in Nevada where there are more delegates.  He currently has more delegates than any other Republican candidate.

Support him and let him know what you expect him to do once elected.

Alex Robinson

9 January 2008 Update 12:56 PM MST

I first want to say that I am very appreciative of Romney and his staff who amid very close primaries took the time to get back to me on this issue in the time frame promised.

Romney's staff informs me that he is emphatically against any AWB and he also defines what he means by weapons of "unusual lethality."  Here is a link to a portion of his website called "Romney Record:  Second Amendment".  I suggest you go there and read it for yourself rather than rely on my interpretation.

It appears that this response was drafted after his "Meet the Press" interview with Tim Russert in December.  My guess is that he viewed what he said on Meet the Press and found his answers were not what he wanted.

Mitt Romney's written clarification is good enough for me for now.   Some of you may still not be satisfied with this response.  You may not be satisfied with any response because you have already made up your mind that Romney has changed his position.   All I can say is that Romney can keep moving towards the right all he wants. 

It's obvious to me that he's taken a closer look at the Second Amendment and is willing to do what's right.  I am going to keep supporting him.  I stand by what I said earlier - He is still not only the most likely to win, but is the most intelligent of the bunch and is most likely to solve America's problems.  Firearms issues are my litmus test.  But there are also so many other issues which if not solved, will certainly lead to America's downfall.

I am very thankful to those who have taken the time to email me in an effort to set me straight.  Your emails to me and Mitt's campaign have helped immensely to keep everyone on track.

I thank you all and salute you for your patriotism.   Be assured that I will continue to monitor this situation.

Yours Truly,

Alex J. Robinson
Manager
Robinson Armament Co.

6 January 2008 Update.

After responding to lots of email (much of it very civil thanks), I've decided to share with you my political analysis and my thoughts about what should be done.   Here goes. 

There are several Republican candidates still in the game:  Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Fred Thompson, John McCain, Rudi Guiliani and Ron Paul.

Mike Huckabee, Fred Thompson, and Ron Paul have pretty solid pro-gun stances.  Mitt Romney, Rudi Guiliani, and John McCain have stances that are questionable or down right bad.  

Many of you are supporting one of the very pro-gun candidates.   That's great.  The question is:  What if Mitt, Rudi, or John get the nomination?  I think this is fair question. 

If one of the solid gun stance candidates do not win and we totally alienate the other candidates, where are we?

If we were all really smart and working together to make sure all the bases are covered, we would make sure that we have some people working with the candidates who have less than stellar pro-gun records.   Just in case they make it.

The reason I've been working with Romney is that I knew early on that he would be a contender.  He's got a lot going for him that a lot of people like.  Though gun control issues are the biggest issues for you and I, many Americans feel there are bigger and more important issues.  I completely disagree.  A candidate's stand on the Second Amendment is a litmus test.  Candidates who want gun control are typically for big government, want to tax us out of existence, and support lots of other liberal ideas.

Despite being very weak on the Second Amendment, Romney is very popular with lots of Republicans whether you like it or not.   He's charismatic, a hard worker, an excellent organizer, and gets things done.

Many of you are playing an offensive game.  You're backing a candidate who is strong on Second Amendment issues.   That's great as long as your candidate gets the nomination AND wins the election.

I'm playing a defensive game.  I don't think any of the Second Amendment stalwarts are going to get the nomination AND win the election.   I'd say Ron Paul has no chance.  Fred Thompson and Mike Huckabee have a slight chance.  Huckabee did a good job in Iowa, but I don't think he'll do that well overall.  Thompson has not done well in Iowa.  He started late and didn't gain momentum.  I don't think he'll do well in New Hampshire.  McCain, who was all but dead, has come back to life in New Hampshire.  Who knows where Guiliani is?  Once a touted front runner.  I wouldn't be surprised to see him drop out soon.

With the current political landscape, we need to cover ALL the bases.  We cannot put all our eggs in one basket.  Someone should be working to get Romney to change his opinion. That's what I'm trying to do.  Many of you are positive that he won't change his mind.  That may be so.  But we would be both blind and foolish not to try.  Why?  Because it is still likely the will win both the nomination AND the election.  

Of you who claim to be patriots, I humbly ask the following:  Contact each candidate that you feel is weak on the Second Amendment (especially Romney) and demand that he support the Second Amendment by promising not to sign a ban of any type of firearm.   Remember guns don't kill people; people kill people.

You can see from my posts that I have not said anything derogatory about Fred Thompson, Ron Paul, or Mike Huckabee.  The only thing I've said is that I don't think they'll win the nomination AND the election.

If we don't work hard and cover all the bases, the result will surely be what none of us want.  I will post any new info. as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Alex J. Robinson

7:31 a.m. Jan 3, 2008

After posting the following statement in support of Mitt Romney on www.xcrforum.com, and www.ar15.com, I've received lots of input, mostly negative regarding Mitt Romney.  Much of it could be regarded as hate mail. My email box is so full I can hardly get through it.  Though not all of the comments are kindly written, I am, nevertheless, very thankful for all who have taken their time to write and post.

Our common goal, if I dare state it, is to get someone in the Whitehouse who will say no to gun bans (and fix the rest of the problems our country faces).   Before supporting Romney, I asked his staff for his position on firearms.  I was given the statement which I have linked below in July.)

Two of your comments have trouble me:  1)  That he did sign a ban of "Assault Weapons" in Mass.; and 2) He stated he would sign anti-gun legislation if it came across his desk on "Meet the Press."  I was not aware of this comment on "Meet the Press."

I have forwarded your (and my) concerns to his staff by email.  I have asked for a clear statement that he will support and not ban the assault weapons.  I also spoke to one of his top staffers who is in Iowa today.  He promises a quick response.

I do still believe that in general Mitt Romney is the most qualified candidate for President.  However, if he will not state unequivocally that he will protect and not ban our beloved assault rifles, I will not be able to continue to support him.

I will post any reply I get here.  I thank you all for your fervor in protecting the Second Amendment.  Be assured that I stand by you in this effort. 

I sincerely hope for the sake of America that we can protect this most vital of all liberties.

Sincerely,

Alex J. Robinson
Manager
Robinson Armament Co.

8:36 a.m. Jan 3, 2007

Here's the initial response from Romney's team:

I'll try to get more info for you... but I doubt if I can get a response out of Boston today.  They are just neck-deep in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire.  But, I'll take a look at some of those articles.

Thanks for taking a shot or two on behalf of Mitt--it's an important work you're doing.  We are very grateful for your support.  If we can't get a response before Wednesday, ***** and I will both be in Boston and collect some extra facts.

Talk to you soon!

*****************

Here was my response back to their campaign staff.

I just finished viewing Mitt's statements on "Meet the Press."  See You Tube Clip  http://youtube.com/watch?v=F9Ygw9CQ9po

No wonder the gun owners are so angry with Mitt and me for supporting him.  He comes right out and says he'd sign and Assault Weapon Ban and ban any other "weapon of high lethality" or something to that effect.

I hate to say it but what Mitt said couldn't have caused much more damage.  All he had to say was that he would protect the lawful ownership of firearms and prosecute those who misuse firearms.  He didn't have to alienate a huge portion of his current and potential support base.

Do you realize that the Democrats who voted for the Federal Assault Weapon Ban in 1994 were run out of office in the next few years precisely because of angry gun owners?   Do you have any idea how active gun owners are politically?   Do your realize that the Department of Justice determined that the 10 years of the ban had no positive effect on crime?   The reason the Assault Weapon Ban wasn't re-instated is that most of the Democrats were too scared to vote for it again and the Justice Department found it unenforceable and unnecessary.

Mitt is not running for the Governor of Massachusetts.   He's running for the President of the United States.  There's no need to cater to the ultra-liberal left.  He's not going to get that vote anyway.   He seems very ill advised to have made the statements he made.

I've asked you campaign guys several times to clarify this Assault Rifle issue.  You guys kept sending me Mitt's statement on the Second Amendment.   If Mitt really doesn't feel the Second Amendment applies to Assault Rifles, I wish you would have made that clear when I asked the question at least twice before. 

Now I've stuck my neck out in support of Mitt trying to make a small difference in these primaries.  I had no idea that gun owners were so angry at Mitt.  You cannot believe the email I'm getting from current and potential customers.   They've threatened to stop buying our products and sell the ones they have.  They've threatened everything short of killing me.  I kid you not.

Whoever is in charge of firearms policy for Mitt's campaign needs to talk to me and fast.   There's no one in the country who knows more about this subject or who can talk about it more intelligently than I can.

Sincerely,

Alex J. Robinson
Manager
Robinson Armament Co.

6 January 2008 Update.

After responding to lots of email (much of it very civil thanks), I think I've finally got a way to explain what I think should be done to make sure all firearms are protected.   Here goes. 

There are several candidates still in the game:  Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Fred Thompson, John McCain, Rudi Guiliani and Ron Paul.

Mike Huckabee, Fred Thompson, and Ron Paul have pretty solid pro-gun stances.  Mitt Romney, Rudi Guiliani, and John McCain have stances that are questionable.  

Many of you are supporting one of the very pro-gun candidates.   I think that's swell.  The question is:  What if Mitt, Rudi, or John get the nomination?  I think this is fair question.

Happy New Year 2008!!!  Support Mitt Romney!!!

 As a manufacturer of firearms, we have received countless calls from our customers who are buying because they’re afraid a Democrat will be in the White House a year from now.   Based on the 1994 “Assault Weapon Ban”, I completely understand their fears.

In speaking with you and listening to the media, it has been a given that a Democrat (and most probably Hillary Clinton) will win this coming November.  I want you all to know that this is not a foregone conclusion.

There are lots of great Republican candidates running for President.  I can say great things about each and every one of them.   Ron Paul and Fred Thompson are definitely conservative.   Mike Huckabee is religious and down to earth.  However, there is one candidate who is everything one could want in a candidate and more.    

Mitt Romney is probably the most qualified candidate to run for President in decades.   He is intelligent, a great organizer, and has the ability to accomplish the impossible.   He has proved this time and time again in business, government, and with the 2002 Olympics.

America faces challenges on every side:  the War Against Freedom (Some call it the “War against Terror”.  This is inaccurate), energy, immigration, and firearm ownership to name a few.  We need a leader who can unite Americans and get the right result.

 Not only is Mitt the best Republican candidate, he is the most electable in November.  There are many moderate Democrats who will vote for him because he’s simply the best leader for America.

Mitt Romney is a strong supported of the Second Amendment.  I’ve worked on his campaign and find him to be exactly what he purports to be – a true American with the same values you and I hold dear.   He’s running because he knows he can make a big difference.    I’ve ask him to put his views on the Second Amendment in writing.   They’re attached here.  I haven’t seen a stronger written statement from any of the candidates.

 Let’s stop worrying and start supporting the man who can and will make a difference.  The sooner we all support Romney, the easier it will be to get him into the White House and the more secure our nation will be.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.  

Sincerely,

Alex J. Robinson
Manager
Robinson Armament Co.
Email:  zdf@robarm.com