Farewell to the GOP, for now at least! (Vanity Rant)

6-21-2006 | Mr. Hammer

[mr_hammer]

Farewell to the GOP, for now at least!

January 21, 2006

To: RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman

Subject: The return of my 2006 RNC Membership Card

It is with deep regret that I find myself writing this letter to you.

I did in fact receive my 2006 RNC Membership Card. I will not be renewing my membership and I am returning the card to you. If you care about the why, then please read this entire letter.

When I pulled the lever for our current President in the elections of 2000 and 2004, this is what I thought I was voting for.

Limited Government

I am at odds with certain aspects of the Patriot Act with regards to the access of all types of records and data that may be private and none of this governments business.

Very appalling also is the attempt of this government to access Google’s database.

Don’t bring the War on Terror into this, you had all the info in the world to nail the 911 hijackers, but the size of the bureaucracy prevented this government from doing so.

Equally disappointing is the bungling of communication that occurred during Katrina. I am not holding the Federal Government responsible for the suffering, but I am making the point that the more you grow the federal Government the less it will actually be able to accomplish.

A Reduction of Taxes and Simplification of the Tax Code

Although some progress has been made on tax relief overall the tax code as we know it is a mess. Let’s move to the “Fair Tax” specified by Congressman Linder and Libertarian Neil Boortz. This will go along way in helping remove the lobbyist influence over our tax code in addition to trapping a lot of currently uncollected revenue.

Giving in to the WTO with regards to expiring export taxes is a joke. What happened to a level playing field? How can the exporters of domestic services and goods compete when you tie their hands behind their backs? How can you encourage investment state side with policies like that?

Adherence to the US Constitution and Working to Up Hold it’s Values!

U.S. Constitution Excerpt

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The campaign finance law passed under this administration was an direct assault to our Constitution. This must be reviewed and repealed.

U.S. Constitution Excerpt

To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions.

The illegal immigration problem is at critical mass, but our President refuses to act forcefully in concurrence with our Constitution.

U.S. Constitution Excerpt

Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

No greater assault on the Constitution and the ownership of private property can be seen than the Kelo decision. Where is the outrage from our supposedly Conservative controlled congress and Senate about this horrendous decision? What about the “Ownership Society” that is so often talked about in the halls of Washington? I cannot even convey the utter disappointment I feel over this.

A Strong Military

I do support the President on Afghanistan and Iraq, but do not support more butter than guns. Being able to afford a couple of hundred state of the art fighter’s is a far cry from where President Ronald Reagan had us a mere 20 years ago.

The Economy

Please, let’s not even go there. The only thing that kept things pointed in what appears to be the correct direction is Alan and the printing press. You want proof? Look at the price of gold and energy; they are the “real” international currency, not the dollar. The current administration and the previous one of Clinton did and are still living off of the economy and military of a real Conservative!

In closing, yes the Administration has done a good job in the Middle East and twenty years from now will probably be seen as a brilliant move in bring democracy there. I just hope we will be as free here at home.

If you need money to fund your mid term elections I suggest you go talk to the people the listed organizations below, because they seem to know what a Conservative should stand for. They are also getting all of my available funds in the future that is if the RNC does not change course.

Minute Man Project

The Gun Owners of America

Aopa

The NRA

Congressman Tancrado

United States Senate Candidate, John Mitchel (To replace the “RINO” Dewine)

Ohio State Gubernatorial Candidate, Kenneth Blackwell

National Right to Life Association

Free Republic.com

P.S. This may not be fact, but it is how I feel. You guys on the hill do not give a rat’s arse about the Constitution or the Son’s or Daughter’s of this Nation. The only thing that seems to matter is the amount of cash that can be jammed in the coffers and pleasing the Socialist One Worlder’s and I for one am sick of it.

[.cnI redruM]

>>>No greater assault on the Constitution and the ownership of private property can be seen than the Kelo decision.


I missed the part where ANY member of the Democratic Party came out strongly against Kelo before public opinion did. You seem to imply that having Democrats in charge would get Kelo overturned or legislated against. If you could present a scintilla of evidence that this would be the case, you would, perhaps, offer a valid point.

[Warren_Piece]

You got it! This was a way of posting an Opus without the requirement to leave FR. The only thing missing is "the GOP used to be a lot more civil, but now the flame wars have gotten out of hand".

[Alia]

That was exquisite. Are you quoting an author? Did you author this?

[rdb3]

So, you agree with Mr. Hammer's position?

I, for one, do not.

This is a ch__ch. What's missing?

[mr_hammer]

What part is balony?

[freedumb2003]

Sound like DNC talking points.

IBTZ?

[Paloma_55]

I guess I should have gotten out of the Republican Party about 15 years ago when G. Bush got elected on "No New Taxes" and then, in a closed-room deal to get authorization from the Dem Congress to authorize the war in Kuwait/Iraq, gave them a tax increase.

But then, had I done that, GW would not have won and we would now be in our 6th year of Al Gore.....The inventor of the internet.... what a socialist crappola world it would be.

Nope. Sorry, not gonna give up the fight. Thanks for the inspirational call to hold firm in the face of opposition though... (NOT!)

[Alia]

And what did YOU read in the fine print?

[Constitution Day]

Brilliant!

[Warren_Piece]

From reading your laundry list, is it fair to say you watch Lou Dobbs every day?

Are YOU Lou Dobbs?

Probably not, the paragraph on immigration would have dominated your complaints.

[.cnI redruM]

>>>>Look at the price of gold and energy;

Gold and energy react to supply and demand the same way the price of Corn Flakes does. If you show me the plan to either
A) completely replace the current fleet of gasoline vehicles with a fleet that runs on cow s--t,

or

B) enjoin China, India and Brazil from using fossil fuels until the price drops back to where it was when Diamond Shamrock sold gas for $0.17/gal, without provoking WWIII, I'm right there with you.

[conservativecorner]

I know your frustration at the Party because I'm there myself. I do think that the Party has made some terrible missteps, but we can't throw the baby out with the bath water. They heard us on Meirs, and they will be moving to the base as quickly as possible in 06. At least for myself, when I look at both political parties, I can't believe that we would be better off with demoncrats running things. I will give less money to the national organizations, and will instead give directly to conservative candidates by way of Club For Growth. I will however support the Republican Party against a grave threat to our nation called the demoncrat party.

[linda_22003]

And Lou Dobbs probably wouldn't put apostrophes in simple plurals.

[Alia]

Nor do I. But, me thinks many of his "ilk" will be showing up on this thread and elsewhere. It's a call "to arms", IMHE. These faux "conservatives" have their methods and plans... Be interesting to see how many are here in FR.

[MACVSOG68]

Good point. If you check this poster's recent posts, you will notice he keeps posting the same letter on various threads. I question such motives....

[moog]

True, Didn't even spell Mr. T's name right.

[yarddog]

I am astounded by the attacks on this guy's position. I do not agree completely with him, for example I support the patriot act but he is pretty much dead on with the rest.

It appears there is a large group of Republicans who are not the least bit conservative, just Republicans.

Note this guy is not supporting the Dems, just wanting the Republicans to do at least a little of what they are supposed to stand for.

[mr_hammer]

I truly thought it was, my mistake.

[stylin19a]

Hey...how many times are you going to post this ?
will it be in every thread ?
Is there an FR opus not far behind ?

[gridlock]

I've been a Republican for years, and I was never issued a Membership Card. What gives? How do I get a Membership Card?