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The future of the Republican Party - Poll Question.
cryptical

Posted on 05/10/2006 10:29:57 AM PDT by cryptical

I noticed the latest poll question, which got me to thinking...

A time for choosing: It appears that a significant number of our members are so disgusted with the GOP's failure to secure our borders against illegal aliens that they are willing to risk all by voting them out of office, even if it means Pelosi, Reid, Hillary, et al, are allowed to take charge. Is this the best course of action or should we be working harder than ever to hold the line and actually try to make a difference by getting more constitutionally-minded conservatives elected? Are you willing to give it all up or are you more determined than ever to keep the Marxists out of power?

This understates the problem, and offers a false choice as a solution IMO.

It's not just the failure to secure our borders, it's the growing government by leaps and bounds, spending like a drunken sailor on shore leave, rewarding RINOs with leadership positions, and in general not advancing a conservative agenda after they have been given all three branches of government on a silver platter.

The false choice comes from the notion that we can hold our noses and vote for the RINOs that the RNC and the state parties put up, and then "work harder" to get more constitutional-minded candidates elected.

If we keep accepting the RINOs that are put up, there's no reason for the Republican Party to change.

I've begun to feel like an enabler for the majority-addicted Republican Party. They keep on promising change, but it's always tomorrow.

Well folks, tomorrow is here. I'm pledging not to vote for any RINOs, and if that means that a Democrat gets elected I'll consider myself to have worked for change in the party.


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To: Bikers4Bush

You're starting to sound like Reverend Pat Robertson!


61 posted on 05/10/2006 11:36:56 AM PDT by kerryusama04 (Isa 8:20)
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To: A.Hun

So, I guess you are confident that bush would simply rubber stamp the democrats agenda?

It is true that he hasn't found the courage to veto anything yet...................

I can see your point, he would probably just sign all the changes you listed into law.


62 posted on 05/10/2006 11:37:39 AM PDT by WhiteGuy ("Every Generation needs a new revolution" - Jefferson)
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To: cryptical
I voted for Bush in 92. I've refined my political views in the intervening 14 years, and now believe in principals over party.

I respect you for that but my experience is that no candidate ever exactly mirrors what I want. It has always been a matter of voting for the lesser of two evils. Sure, I could forget the consequences of my vote and just vote for self-gratification but that helps no one but my own ego.

63 posted on 05/10/2006 11:39:36 AM PDT by rhombus
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To: cryptical

I'll be voting Republican. Period. Enough of this sitting it out crap. Then we deserve what we get!


64 posted on 05/10/2006 11:40:58 AM PDT by amutr22 (Remember....Friend's Don't Let Friends Vote Democrat!)
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To: WhiteGuy
So, I guess you are confident that bush would simply rubber stamp the democrats agenda?

Regardless of what Bush does, most of this would come to pass. Congress controls the money.

65 posted on 05/10/2006 11:41:31 AM PDT by A.Hun (Common sense is no longer common.)
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To: kerryusama04

He thinks we should take our Iran's president too?

Damn, he should run for office.


66 posted on 05/10/2006 11:42:11 AM PDT by Bikers4Bush (Flood waters rising, heading for more conservative ground. Vote for true conservatives!)
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To: cryptical

We don't have to get rid of them all, to effect a change. We can send a strong message by developing a short RINO hit list and going after them big time. Get an alternate Repub and back them.

Any suggestions?


67 posted on 05/10/2006 11:43:44 AM PDT by cowtowney
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To: Bikers4Bush

I think he was talking about the South American nut job at the time, but a policy of 1 shot 1 kill could be highly rewarding when it comes to liberating the oppressed and ridding the world of obvious evil. Take care.


68 posted on 05/10/2006 11:46:07 AM PDT by kerryusama04 (Isa 8:20)
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To: mnehrling

Term limits is a thought, although those that would have to establish them are also those who would be most opposed.


69 posted on 05/10/2006 11:48:58 AM PDT by Bikers4Bush (Flood waters rising, heading for more conservative ground. Vote for true conservatives!)
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To: Kenny Bunkport
In my sometimes obsessive thoughts on these issues, I think about it that way too. Too many people in this country take a lot for granted and maybe it's time for a reality check. I will still vote for the most conservative candidate this Nov..
70 posted on 05/10/2006 11:49:05 AM PDT by stevio (Red-Blooded Crunchy Con American Male (NRA))
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To: cowtowney

Dewine.


71 posted on 05/10/2006 11:49:31 AM PDT by Bikers4Bush (Flood waters rising, heading for more conservative ground. Vote for true conservatives!)
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To: cryptical

Hope you have your flame suit on.

The "Republicans at any cost" clan will soon be here to flame you, call you dirty names, accuse you of being a HIllary Supporter, accuse you of being a closet democrap, accuse you of being unpatriotic, accuse you of doing everything under the sun.

However, they won't have a second to post why they think your stance is not the right one in a logical manner.

They simply do not possess the maturity to do that. Most children don't.


72 posted on 05/10/2006 11:53:15 AM PDT by Leatherneck_MT (An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens.)
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To: cripplecreek
I'll be voting conservative. What that means to the GOP is up to them.

I lean in a similar direction. The more socialist a candidate, the lower their chances of getting my vote. This is regardless of their party affliation.

73 posted on 05/10/2006 11:55:39 AM PDT by meyer (Permanently boycott all businesses that close for the May 1st illegal alien march!)
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To: Kenny Bunkport
"Vote in the socialists..."

I did. I apologize. And I promise not to do it again.

I swear that I will not vote for any more Rinos or other Bushes.

74 posted on 05/10/2006 12:03:41 PM PDT by Badray (Dems = pneumonia. RINOs = flu. Both can kill, but many folks underestimate the threat from the flu.)
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To: stevio

I concur with your thoughts. I will always vote conservative, but when it's a choice between a limp-wristed RINO and fire-breathing radical secularist anti-American socialist (as it often is), I will vote for the RINO with no pangs of conscience.


75 posted on 05/10/2006 12:03:50 PM PDT by Kenny Bunkport
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To: Badray

Enjoy your eternity in Purists' Hell.


76 posted on 05/10/2006 12:04:30 PM PDT by Kenny Bunkport
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To: mnehrling

Is that like a little pregnant?

The 50% conservative is not a conservative. He is a RINO. The difference between a RINO and a liberal is only in degree, not in philosophy.


77 posted on 05/10/2006 12:06:23 PM PDT by Badray (Dems = pneumonia. RINOs = flu. Both can kill, but many folks underestimate the threat from the flu.)
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To: cryptical

This year we are faced with having to vote for the lesser of two evils. Does anyone really think that voting for a Democrat, third party minority candidate, or not voting at all is going to make things better? The Democrats are against everything conservatives stand for. They will weaken this country's economy, security, and sovereignty. If you don't like what congress and the president is doing write or call and tell them so. Be a pest, be a gadfly and force them to return to their conservative principles embracing freedom and independence as opposed to restrictions and dependence. If they don't, campign for a more conservative candidate. A non vote or a Democratic vote is a sure way to socialism and dependence.
Like Churchill said, "Never give in, never give in, never give in!!"


78 posted on 05/10/2006 12:08:03 PM PDT by Col. Bob (To give in is to commit national suicide)
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To: Bush_Democrat

Ass-U-Me The origin of your "House' line.


79 posted on 05/10/2006 12:08:30 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: All
I don't think it's "Ls" v. "Cs" here.

I think the problem is that power corrupts.

Spending is power, to Congressmen. They overspend cuz they use the money to buy votes, pay off their supporters with pork, and the ilke.

80 posted on 05/10/2006 12:12:16 PM PDT by Dominic Harr
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