Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


1 posted on 12/29/2010 3:23:36 AM PST by Scanian
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies ]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-27 next last
To: Scanian

I’ve been voting straight Republican (aside from a couple of Libertarian votes long ago) since 1978. But the Republican establishment lost me in 2010. In the future, I’ll be voting only for Conservatives, and I’ll be ignoring RINOs completely. I imagine that may hurt the GOP: I don’t care.


2 posted on 12/29/2010 3:28:25 AM PST by ClearCase_guy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

The Va. Tea Party Chairman is running for the Republican Senate Primary in ‘12. The Tea Party thing works in ‘12 or it’s probably CWII.


3 posted on 12/29/2010 3:29:34 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

I have to agree. I voted for the frying pan over the fire. We will have a chance to bag more RINOS in 12.


4 posted on 12/29/2010 3:30:11 AM PST by screaminsunshine (Americanism vs Communism)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian
Right at the moment the republican party isn't doing a damn thing but sucking up to the leftists.

If that doesn't change it's a lost cause.

6 posted on 12/29/2010 3:34:16 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

It is time the GOP realizes that the voters do not work for them, rather they are supposed to work for their voters. They’ve had the luxury of it being backwards for far too long.


7 posted on 12/29/2010 3:36:38 AM PST by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51. Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

I could see under W. that the party was finished. There were many that saw it in 2001 yet I stuck with him and the party. After his reelection it was plain. The Republican party is counter to many if not most conservative interests. Not saying the party doesn’t have some fine conservatives but the party isn’t run by them. The Blue Blood RINO bastards run the party and they are in bed with the socialists.


8 posted on 12/29/2010 3:38:15 AM PST by Cisco Nix (Real Conservatives stay sober and focused)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

Yup. They’re a bout to take over the House, the rat President is still less than popular but they are “finished” yes. They weren’t finished in the 30’s when they had 1/4 of Congress but they are now, u-huh.


9 posted on 12/29/2010 3:38:39 AM PST by Impy (Don't call me red.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian
The problem is that while sometimes you have to tear down to rebuild, we tried to rebuild without tearing down and now we still have a bunch of RINOs surrounding us.
13 posted on 12/29/2010 4:07:48 AM PST by tobyhill
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

It is too stupid, ignorant and corrupt to remain a viable Party.


14 posted on 12/29/2010 4:07:55 AM PST by mulligan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian
First, the Senate is a lost cause until you unload more liberals of either party.

Second, the good guys haven't yet arrived in the House. If the House simply refuses to ratify Senate nonsense, that will help. It will help more if they also refuse continuing resolutions. It will help most if they stand firm in reconciliation meetings and say the Senate is welcome to accept our bill...period...end of reconciliation.

If they don't do these things, I agree, the Party is finished. You won't be able to see the ruins, though, because they will be camouflaged among the ruins of the rest of the country that is just as finished.

17 posted on 12/29/2010 4:12:05 AM PST by stevem
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

Its called the RinoCrat Oligarchy. Its primary loyalty is to the two legs of fascism....Wall St. and K St.

They declared civil war on FLyover Country decades ago.


18 posted on 12/29/2010 4:14:37 AM PST by mo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian
The Neighborhood Precinct Committeeman Strategy to Take Back the Republican Party and then America at the Ballot Box

Don't get mad. Get even.

20 posted on 12/29/2010 4:24:15 AM PST by samtheman
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

I have always only thought of the Republicans as what they are: The lesser of 2 evils.

This way, the disappointment is easier to swallow.


23 posted on 12/29/2010 4:32:58 AM PST by kingpins10
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

They have until the end of 2011 to convince me that they have really turned toward real and true conservatism. They also have to convince me that they are truly making a serious effort to overturn any (and every) non-constitutional action the government has done over the past 100 years.

At the end of 2011, I will make the decision whether to dump them in lieu of a serious third party that will do what I expect.


27 posted on 12/29/2010 4:51:48 AM PST by DH (The Second Amendment is the only protection for the First Amendment)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

Democrats = 100% Commie
Republicans = mostly commie with a few members who try vainly to be conservative
Tea Party = mostly conservatives and a few commie infiltrators who think nobody is noticing


29 posted on 12/29/2010 5:00:22 AM PST by BuffaloJack (The Recession is officially over. We are now into Obama's Depression.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian
Perfect slogan for "Conservatives" to begin hammering Lefist Demo-Rats AND RINO's and continue driving it home thru the next election:

HAD ENOUGH?

I heard this on Beck last night and he was repeating what was the slogan of some Republicans in the 1940's

It is akin to the "Are you better off today then......!"

Moreover, it is generic and can be used against all incumbents, especially those who we want to oust from both parties.

30 posted on 12/29/2010 5:04:27 AM PST by Conservative Vermont Vet ((One of ONLY 37 Conservatives in the People's Republic of Vermont. Socialists and Progressives All))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

If the republican senators don’t come together in the new session and vote in our interests, I’ll certainly be finished with them.


33 posted on 12/29/2010 5:12:28 AM PST by jersey117
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

GOP is dead to me, unless I see a Leadership a substantive change, pure and simple.
THe Bushes, and their fellow travelers have brought us to this point.
McConnell isn’t cutting the mustard in my book.


35 posted on 12/29/2010 5:21:38 AM PST by J Edgar
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian

The lame duck was just the continuation of the politics that brought us Obamacare. What I am watching closely:

1) Will the Senate reliably filibuster Harry’s socialist BS now that we have a buffer of 8? Are there more than 8 RINO’s left that don’t get it?

2) Is Boehner a conservative or a Republican? Does he have the spine to take the battle to the liberals? Does he understand doing nothing is better than compromising? Take the mandate and drive them back on their heals. Shut government down if he has to.

If he takes a path of compromise, I fear the tide will turn against the Tea Party for 2012.


45 posted on 12/29/2010 5:44:24 AM PST by IamConservative (Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day. - Truman)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Scanian
2011 brings the usual realignment in local precinct and caucus and club leadership. We are poised to smash the local RINOs out of power at take complete control of our local unit. This is happening all over our state. By the time the 2012 festivities begin, our state will be predominantly Tea Party folk who will ASSURE quality candidates for the next election. If you are not active at the local level... get active or quit whining. The battle is moving from the keyboard to the local party level. BE in it or... shutest thou thine mouth...
50 posted on 12/29/2010 6:01:24 AM PST by April Lexington (Study the Constitution so you know what they are taking away!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-27 next last

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson