Posted on 05/21/2009 1:21:36 PM PDT by Michael Eden
RNC RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DEMOCRATS’ MARCH TOWARD SOCIALISM
WHEREAS, the American Heritage Dictionary defines socialism as a system of social organization in which the means of producing and distributing goods is owned by a centralized government that often plans and controls the economy; and
WHEREAS, the Democratic Party has outlined their plans to nationalize the banking, financial and healthcare industries; and
WHEREAS, the Democratic Party has proposed massive government bailouts for the mortgage and auto industries; and
WHEREAS, the Democratic Party has passed trillions of dollars in new government spending, all with strings attached in order to control nearly every aspect of American life; and
WHEREAS, Newsweek reported recently, “Whether we like it or not – or even whether many people have thought much about it or not – the numbers clearly suggest that we are headed in a more European direction…As entitlement spending rises over the next decade, we will become even more French;” and
WHEREAS, The Wall Street Journal reported recently, “But tucked away in the spending bill is a change that will both reduce work and increase welfare by paying states to increase their welfare caseloads;” and
WHEREAS, history has demonstrated that free markets and free men are the only way to prosperity and have been the bedrock of the United States economy; and
WHEREAS, the Democratic Party seeks to expand government control of the daily lives of Americans; and
WHEREAS, the Democratic Party and its leadership have dedicated themselves to a new taxing objective of direct income redistribution which takes additional taxes from one group of people and gives it in direct cash transfers to another group of people who pay no federal income taxes; and
WHEREAS, the American traditions of hard work and free enterprise are at risk as the Democratic Party pushes our country towards European-style socialism and government control; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that we the members of the Republican National Committee recognize the Democratic Party’s clear and obvious purpose in proposing, passing, and implementing socialist programs through federal legislation; and be it further
RESOLVED, that we the members of the Republican National Committee recognize that the Democratic Party is dedicated to restructuring American society along socialist ideals; and be it further
RESOLVED, that we the members of the Republican National Committee call on the American people to urge the President, the Congress and the Democratic Party to remember what made our country great and to stop pushing our country towards socialism and governmental control.
Adopted by the Republican National Committee, May 20, 2009
Demoncrats = tyrants.
Is this for real? Are the Repubs trying to grow a pair? Pinch me!
I like this resolution a lot better than merely labeling Democrats as “the Democratic Socialist Party.”
Let’s hope the GOP keeps showing both spine and intelligence as it goes after Democrats (who ARE socialists, btw).
very bold and fresh
I’d like to see this resolution posed or announced on an RNC site... Guess I’ll go looking...
Your comment precedes mine, but I was typing mine as you were posting yours; we were both on the same page.
This is another example of the media playing its propaganda games. They have made it sound like the RNC was totally factured in rebellion against Michal Steele - when in reality it was like 6 guys out of something like 120. And they fixated on the “Let’s agree to call the Democrats a name” as opposed to this VERY intelligent and accurate description as to just HOW DEMOCRATS ARE SOCIALISTS.
And, yeah. It seems like the GOP is growing itself an actual pair. And right where they needed to grow them, too!
Well, it’s a good sign anyway.
Each state amend their constitution so as to make it easier for the people to get amendments passed (sell it as a populist idea – “It’s for the people!”).
Make the procedure to amend it clearcut (wording, signatures, etc.), so there can be no ability for the state SC to invalidate an amendment, either before or after it is passed, on technical grounds.
Then, either in the same amendment, or separately, make it harder to repeal an amendment (more signatures, super majority vote to pass, etc.). Sell this as a way to protect the “voice of the people”.
Always reference the US constitution, and specifically, the 10th Amendment, in the state amendment you try to get passed.
To get these amendments into each state legislature, so that we can get real constitutional reform in each state (DOMA, religious protection, abortion, gun protection, etc.), we need to start up ACORN-like organizations – umbrella groups with no seeming political party connections.
It’s asinine. The Dems aren’t socialists, they’re just delivering the government to their base more shamelessly than any administration has done before. Corruption, not communism.
That they are socialists, the Democrats, there is no doubt. They have used our tax money to assume control of our banks, automobile industry, and mortgage industry. They are trying to find a way to capture the health care and insurance industries.
From when I was little, I have heard the ‘we are for the little guy’ speeches, The ‘we’re gonna soak the rich’ speeches, and now we’ve got the ‘redistribute the wealth’ guy (look at his background on You Tube) at the top, pen in hand, ready to sign it all. If he can’t get it this way, he’ll do it by declaring rules like the 35 mph rule for the car manufacturers. That is socialist. If nobody resists, it all falls to them and we become worker ants. We’ve got to stop accepting this.
Does the RNC recognize Republican socialism when it sees it? No matter the party,a socialist is a socialist is a socialist.
The pot calls the kettle black.
I totally disagree with this view that there is no difference between the Republicans and Democrats.
If that’s the case, then Obama is the same as Reagan. If that’s the case, then the Republican Party Platform is identical to the Democrat Party Platform.
You guys have read the Republican Party Platform, haven’t you? I would love it if you patiently explained to me how it is “socialist.” Then read the Democratic Party platform and explain to me how the two parties are just the same.
That’s just asinine.
Bush did his “compassionate conservativism” thing that was profoundly flawed. It put Republicans in a major bind, as it was their role to advance the agenda of a president who often didn’t follow the conservative principles of the party. Bush advanced the largest Medicare expansion to date. He tried to give illegal immigrants amnesty.
Poll Republicans and ask how many wanted those things. Seriously. Please. And then poll Democrats. And see how massive the difference is between the two parties.
You really can’t see any difference between John Boehner
and Nancy Pelosi? You haven’t seen Republicans trying to stand up against this spending time after time? Seriously, are you smoking crack pipes or something?
The Republicans have their problems. Big problems. Just like the Libertarians would soon have if they ever actually got a chance to wield any power whatsoever. Ever heard the phrase, “Power tends to corrupt”? But Republicans, despite their many flaws, are still so much better than Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Barney Frank that it is ridiculous.
This is no longer a time to not support the Republicans because they’re not the perfect Party. This is literally your last chance to stop the liberal agenda before it literally destroys the country. When the Republicans do the right thing, and take the right stands, please give them the support they need.
I attended the Tea Party protests. I know that there were quite a few Libertarians there, but overwhelmingly the people were Republicans.
It’s one thing to oppose the GOP when it strays to the left. But when they take a principled conservative stand - as they did in this resolution - and you STILL won’t give them any encouragement or support, then it really doesn’t matter any more WHAT they do, does it?
Then you are blinded by your partisanship.
If that’s the case, then Obama is the same as Reagan. If that’s the case, then the Republican Party Platform is identical to the Democrat Party Platform.
Actions speak louder than words. If the Republicans actually stood for what their platform says, there would be no problem. They do not.
Bush did his “compassionate conservativism” thing that was profoundly flawed.
Nonsense. The Baker wing of the Republican party has been in control of the party since Reagan's foot crossed the threshold on his way out. With the exception of a brief respite in the '94 Congress, "Compassionate conservatism", "big tent" RINOism has been the norm, not the exception.
You really can’t see any difference between John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi?
Sure I do. The difference is a matter of increment.
This is no longer a time to not support the Republicans because they’re not the perfect Party. This is literally your last chance to stop the liberal agenda before it literally destroys the country.
Bah! They stop nothing. At best, they collude with the socialists, appeasing them, and slowing them down a wee bit, but socialism marches on, and has done so non-stop for decades. Decades of Republican power, I might add.
At worst, they actively support socialism, and have been doing so in many ways. That is not Conservatism.
The ONLY way I will come back to the Republican party is if I see what should have happened in '06, and certainly what should have happened in '08... When the moderates are thrown from power and Reaganites are lifted up in their stead - Then you have a basis for your pleas. Until that time (which will never come), I will continue to do my very best to remove them from power.
Which is more dangerous, socialism itself, or those who feign opposition to it?
Enjoy Obama and Pelosi.
Your kind of “conservatism” deserves them. You’re the kind of “conservative” who shoots the only guys actually fighting the conservative battle in the back instead of aiming at liberals.
Boehner and the Republicans have been fighting the socialist spending agenda at every turn. What have the Libertarians been doing? Oh, that’s right. They’ve been sitting on the bench whining and bitching about Republicans.
If you want to think my wanting to overthrow Obama and Pelosi is partisan, I plead guilty. And I’m genuinely sorry you’re not “partisan” too.
You are like Don Quixote, tilting at windmills (attacking imaginary enemies) while the real enemies take over the country.
You won’t play ball unless the Republican Party meets a set of conditions that they very likely won’t be able to attain - and in so doing allow Democrats to win.
Bush sure wasn’t great. But Obama has now ALREADY spent FOUR times more than Bush spent in 2008 (Bush’s highest spending year).
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/White-House-Budget-deficit-to-apf-15199183.html?.v=8
Obama is going to DOUBLE the national debt, which has been accumulating since the 1930s.
http://www.heritage.org/research/budget/bg2249.cfm
Tell you what. Let’s use your logic in a transaction. Send me ALL your money. I’ll give you a fourth of it back, and we’ll agree that I gave you back as much as you gave me.
Your logic is this: I’d rather have four times the worst Republicans have ever been than support Republicans. That’s just Brilliant.
Conservative battle? There is *nothing* "conservative" about how the Republican party is positioning itself. It is doing all it can to remove itself from traditional Conservatism.
Boehner and the Republicans have been fighting the socialist spending agenda at every turn.
Boehner lost all credibility by standing strongly for the original bailout. He needs to step down. That was socialist spending he was *for*.
What have the Libertarians been doing? Oh, that’s right. They’ve been sitting on the bench whining and bitching about Republicans.
I am not a Libertarian. I was a Republican since I first voted for Reagan in his first term, until the summer of '07. I recently associated with America's Independent Party, which puts me solidly in the Reagan Conservative camp. I will be applying my not inconsiderable activism through them and also redirecting my Pro-Life efforts through them as well - So do not accuse me of sitting on the bench. The difference being that 100% of my efforts will be directed toward candidates who are in the Reagan Conservative mold, guaranteed, and *none* of it will pass through the hands of the flaccid RNC.
If you want to think my wanting to overthrow Obama and Pelosi is partisan, I plead guilty. And I’m genuinely sorry you’re not “partisan” too.
I stand upon principle, not upon party. I told you the conditions necessary for my support. That will not change.
You won’t play ball unless the Republican Party meets a set of conditions that they very likely won’t be able to attain - and in so doing allow Democrats to win.
All Republicans need do is actually stand for Reagan Conservatism instead of mouthing the words. The agreement between Conservatives and Reagan will instantly be honored if Republicans *do* what Reagan promised. Stand upon Conservative principles. If that cannot be attained, as you say, then you will have no support, because those principles are *all* that bind us to the Republicans in the first place.
Bush sure wasn’t great. But Obama has now ALREADY spent FOUR times more than Bush spent in 2008 (Bush’s highest spending year).
So what? Now you are back to arguing increment. Don't you grasp how insane that argument is? Don't you realize that if the federal behemoth is not cut back to at least half (preferably 25-30%) of it's size we are doomed, regardless?
You prefer the nice warm water of the pot, incrementally getting warmer, because the Republicans don't turn the heat up as fast as the Democrats, but the water will boil all the same.
I would prefer that the Republicans turn the heat DOWN, but they never do, so the only good solution is to get heat up quick enough that the frog will realize that it is too hot and will jump out of the pot altogether. That time has come.
You may keep your wretched party, and it's vapid, treacherous leadership. Bread and circuses, that's all they offer. Statesmen are what I look for, not politicians.
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