CINO's have NO PLACE anywhere. It has become a 'fashionable' title, of sorts, and quite frankly, it is a total disgust to me.
Reading this thread has made me dig very deep into my belief system, and think about what our future REALLY holds if we, the TRUE Conservatives do not do something soon. The Liberals are on the march, the MSM is right behind them, and we must find a viable candidiate for 2008 if we want to keep our position - which right now is shakey, I know.
We all need to dig deep and remember WHY we chose to be who we are. Was it because of our Religious beliefs? Was it due to a moral debate? Was it Family History and tradition that has led us here - or something deep within our psyche that lets us know who we are and want this country truly needs?
The 2004 Election spoke volumes - and the Democrats did not like what they heard. They believe the only way to take the country back is by putting the FIRST WOMAN in the Oval Office.
Women have the ability to appeal to ALL levels of Demographics. We can sympathize with the single moms, empathize with the Veterans, and tug at the heart strings of all groups when we begin to talk about our children and what we want them to have when they grow up. Women are very good at bringing emotions into any debate, but being strong enough to stand their ground. Even the Evangelicals who came out to vote in droves last time (me being one of them) could be swayed by a 'mother' figure with compassion and loyalty (did she not stay with her husband AFTER he broke their vows of marriage? It takes a STRONG woman to do that).
However, we, as TRUE Conservative Republicans, must find a viable candidate who can warm the hearts of America like George W. did. It is not an impossible feat - just gonna take some work. Perhaps a good Woman on the Conservative side would be in order?
However, the ONE thing we CANNOT do - is become divided within our own party. "A house divided will not stand". And that is true.
We as FReepers, have to stand stronger than we ever have - and being new to this forum, but a Conservative all my life - I think I am qualified to make this statement. I have read archives, I have read many threads of breaking news, I know FReepers are responsible for getting the truth out there. We just cannot quit at this point, and indeed must grow stronger. Whomever our party puts into the Candidacy for President, we must present as a UNITED FRONT. Something the MSM, the leftwings goofballs, and the Michael Moore's of this world CANNOT break through.
And, we MUST stand strong against the CINO's, who do not have our best interest at heart, only their own agenda to push.
Tonkin, I am so proud to read the words you have written. I know your heart, and I know how deeply you care. Keep it up.We WILL get there, and our country, our daily lives, and the Freedom of our children will forever be guaranteed.
Whatever we must do - NOW is the time to do it! JK