Is Mitt Romney A True Reagan Republican?

First let's look at what this Tea Partying Fair Taxing individual believes a Reagan Republican is in the first place.

In my opinion, a Reagan Republican should:

• Have a no compromise passion for low taxes, preferably the Fair Tax.
• Show a strong unwavering belief that we should maintain strong borders and that there should be no amnesty for people in our country illegally.
  
• Be strong in our defense against Islamic Terrorism and not be afraid to say so.
  
• Be able to articulate plans to reduce the size and scope of the federal government especially in the case of Health-Care, Energy, Education, and government ownership of private companies.
  
• Believe in the sanctity of life.
• Support the second amendment.
• Believe that we should be an energy independent nation through drilling and refining our own oil.
• Truly believe that and individuals rights are bestowed by God, not by other men.
  
• Show through actions that they believe that the United Sates of America is the best nation on earth.
  
• Last but not least, I believe that a Reagan Republican should hold these positions not because they are popular today, but because these are ideals they believe in their very core.
  

So the the question of whether or not Mitt Romney qualifies as a Reagan Republican. If you go back and look at Mitt Romney's career I believe that you will find an individual that has core conservative values, but also a man that will tweak his positions to curry political favor.

Sanctity of Life: Just go back and look at his various statements about abortion. When it favored him to say that he was pro choice, that is what he said, when it favored him to say that he was pro life, that is what he said.

Health-Care: Just look at what Mr. Romney did while Governor of Massachusetts; He played a key role in instituting an State Run Health Care program that serves as the basic model for Obama Care. Does this sound like someone that is for small non intrusive government?

Taxes: I do think that Mr. Romney believes that low taxes are the key to igniting our economy and that both taxes and spending should both be lowered. The sad thing here is that Mr. Romney does not get the Fair Tax. Not only does he not get it he believe that the current code should be manipulated to spur growth through letting companies depreciate capital improvements over one year. Big Whoop! Manipulating the tax code is how politicians keep their power over individuals.

Strong Borders: Mr. Romney says he believes in strong boarders and does not believe in amnesty, but he also has said that he does not believe that we should round up illegals and send them home. You decide.

Energy Independence: Mr. Romney supports drilling here and drilling now. He also believes that energy independence will come through alternate fuels.

Terrorism: I've read nothing that would make me think that Mr. Romney would be weak on Islamic Terrorism.

True Beliefs: How can anyone know what is in the heart of another? One can only go by the actions they see and the words they hear. I do believe that Mr. Romney has shown a propensity to change positions when he thought it would win him votes, just like 90% of all politicians do today.

My Conclusion: I surely don't see Mr. Romney as a RINO like Lindsay Graham or Olympia Snowe. Personally I see him as more of a middle of the road Republican. I just don't hear him say or have seen take actions that make me stand back and say "Man, that dude is a real Reagan Republican". Just don't. What about you?