That leaves a Republican. More importantly, it leaves a viable republican, and there are only two. Romney and Perry.
That's exactly what I'm calling bullshit on. The powers-that-be would have us believe that Romney and Perry are the only options because they know they'll 'play ball' with the corporatist status quo. We've got to stop rubber stamping whatever stooges they serve up for us.
Who are the "powers that be"? I love how narco-libertarians usually end up spinning conspiracy theories to explain their lack of success.
How about: America is a center right country and both Romney and Perry represent some spectrum within that. Both have experience, both are accomplished, both speak and campaign well. Both attract votes.