Posted on 01/23/2006 5:51:10 AM PST by 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 This must be reviewed and repealed.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.
George Washington presided over the greatest compromise in our nation's history in moving from the Confederation to the Constitution. He had his principles, but was unafraid of compromise.
Robert Taft was extremely involved in labor issues and I doubt you would claim the Taft-Hartley Act did not demand compromise.
Joseph McCarthy had no need to compromise as his notoriety came from a very narrow charge-weeding out communists from within the government. As effective as he was at that particular effort, I doubt many would have considered him a credible presidential candidate.
My words:
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.
Where did I say the President bungled Katrina? Read Paige, read!
Genius Alert: Boortz said today that if we had a National Sales Tax we would be opening new auto factories instead of closing them.
I believe I said trade agreements are about more than just trade. What I want to know is how it and NAFTA have negatively impacted me? I consider labor unions a far greater threat to my economic stability than any of the trade agreements we have.
I spent well over a year posting on FR about CAFTA before it was passed, and I was not alone in doing so. We said many times what the real dangers were, and all we got was flamed.
And since you have just brought it up, I guess it's significant, though I doubt many would agree. BTW, could you link me to the constitutional provisions and sovereignty provisions of the Act? Thanks.
It's always been about compromise. The only governments that don't compromise are tyrannies. Representative government reflects the differing needs of all of its citizens. Within reason, limited government and fiscal responsibility can be improved. Vote in a congress that reflects those priorities. But don't expect it to take us back to 1789.
As for a major 3d party candidate, history reflects what that accomplishes. A 3d party candidate put Clinton into office in 1992, and one put George Bush in office in 2000. Of course, those are not the only 2 examples. It's called shooting oneself in the foot!
I would like to add to the end of your statement "....and at more intrusion, loss-of-local control, and much higher cost."
Your comments about the huge growth in govt under the republicans is obviously striking a raw nerve with some here--as some will defend a growing big govt--as long as it is under a Republican administration.
It's truly amazing, though, that those who defend it now, can't see where that 'bigger, all-knowing, more powerful, more controlling, more intrusive, more expensive, more benevolent government' can lead us when the 'faces change'--under a democratic leadership at some time future date.
I often quote Ronald Reagan (my hero) here.
"No government in civilization has ever voluntarily reduced its size."
Heck, even he couldn't do it.
P.S. Don't let 'em grind you down, your concerns are well-founded.
I disagree with you concerning the Patriot Act, etc., as I believe some spying activity of this sort is not avoidable ss long as we are facing down the possibility of WMD's being smuggled in and set off in our cities.
Otherwise, I'm with you for the most part. With a Republican congressional majority and Republican executive we got CFR passed and approved along with a huge extension of the use to which the commerce clause can be put. Not to mention unprecedented spending on domestic programs.
In short, Republicans, including our president, seem no different than Dems in the belief that government should play a major role in ordering society.
So I no longer feel much loyalty to them, but do continue to vote Republican since the alternative is so unthinkable. But when I get calls asking for more money, I unfortunately have plenty of handy reasons to reel off explaining why I don't want to.
It started with FDR and a stacked supreme court. But you are not going to go back. The toothpaste is out of the tube. You deal with what you can in the context of the current times. Much can be done about balancing the budget, but don't expect to suddenly get a surge of support for eliminating the commerce clause.
Thank you, I new I was going to take a beating, but some things got to be said!
I will gladdly support republicans when and if they ever start becoming conservative again. Until then I will either support a 3rd party, of not vote in that election.
Have you stopped to consider what the ultimate result of this attitude will be? No different than what 'Rats would do, only a bit slower.
Sometimes the best action is to rip the bandaid off quickly and get the pain over with - vote your principles (or don't vote at all if there are no candidates with your principles) and if the 'Rats get back in maybe America will learn a harsh lesson sooner rather than later.
The way things are going under Republicans, a slow slide to 'Ratdom is inevitable even if they retain power.
America deserves better than alternating power between two Big Stupid Government parties.
No, it's just that at a certain point in a conversation, some folks stop and challenge the other as to whether they are conservative enough for this board. I believe my posting history speaks for itself.
Other motive's? I do fear the anointing of McCain or the Gun Grabber Giuliani. Neither of them will do for me! Rudy is undoubtedly the smarter. I can't stomach his social politics. McCain, what can I say? His person seems a lot like Dean.
If either of them is nominated, then that would certainly reflect a move toward the center for the Party. But that would not encourage me to give a vote to Hillary, by withholding my vote for the Republican.
Also, I had to take the day off for other reasons and posted the rant exactly at 9:00am. I wanted to be around, so as not to be thought of as a drive by.
Nothing wrong with ranting. But be prepared to defend it. So far, you are a bit short in that category. By saying you voted for Bush in 2004 and then complain about what he did in his first term does not assign a lot of credibility to your position.
Once again, "Don't let 'em grind you down".
I returned mine with a little note that said that the "Minutemen" would be getting the donations that the GOP used to get from me.
If you are trying to drag me into an idealogical discusion, that will not work. Your going to have to face the fact that I am just a fella that works 16 hours a day and sees the party backing up from what it touted during the elections, smaller government and adhearence to the Constitution.
Read the rant! It's quite simple.
How about a nice, aged Limberger with that whine of yours?
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