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.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

We have a two-party system for the very sound reason that there is no principled way to pick among more than two candidates. If there are two candidates, why then let the majority win. But if there are three, there won't be a majority very often - and what is to say that "A" with 40% of the vote is preferred to both "B" and "C" with their total of 60%?

The reality is, of course, that probably half of our hundreds of millions of people are over 35 and "not a felon." So there are in principle many millions of possible candidates for president. It is the parties which cull that down to a managable binary choice which they present to us on election day. It is absurd to suppose that "the best person for the job" is even on the ballot most of the time. For example, how long was Ronald Reagan the best person (that we now know of) for the job of president before he was nominated in 1980?

We don't choose the best person for the job, we mostly reject the worse of the two. Democracy limits how bad the president will be. Withdrawal from the party system makes you irrelevant. IMHO.

[kitkat]

DRAMA QUEEN! I love it. I admire it. I am stealing it. LOL

[mr_hammer]

Thank you!

[moog]

It comes down to me who will fight terrorism better. I disagree with some things with President Bush, but I still supported him twice--better than the alternative.

[E Rocc]

I'd agree with a lot of your points, except for the idea that Tancredo is anything other than a smarmy demagogue.

Nevertheless, it's still better to work within the GOP than outside it right now. Things are too finely balanced between the GOP and the Dims, and most of the GOP at least respects limited government in principle. The Dims are all about centralized power as a tool for self-perpetuation.

-Eric

[moog]

Is there an FR opus not far behind ?

Isn't he in Bloom County?

[Tijeras_Slim]

A.E. Houseman's "Epitath for an Army of Mercenaries".

[FerdieMurphy]

If enough conservatives would write letters like this to the RNC they might see the light and make a sudden lurch to the right.

Cows might fly too.

Republicans are, in short, exasperating. They snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and can screw up a steel ball with a soft rubber mallet.

[SampleMan]

In a parliamentary 38 party system, you would get to back your specific party, which would match your ideas 98% and represent 2% of the electorate. You would elect 2% of the PMs, who would then be firmly ignored by the majority party. Or at best, they would get an odd table scrap if their 2% were required to form a majority party. But, you could back them in clear conscience.

In a representative republic with two major parties, like ours, you pick a party closest to your own views and then attempt to influence the actions of that party.

In war, the parties which do the fighting get to help dictate terms. The more fight, the more clout. Staying home doesn't get you much clout.

I vote and support Republicans because they are closer to my positions than Democrats (what an understatement). When I get really upset at the GOP or segments of it, I give my money to individuals that I do support, and let the GOP know why my general support is waining (and I name names).

If you can get 25% of the electorate excited about your issues then I'm sure you will influence the GOP.

[andy58-in-nh]

LOL! (perhaps that should be LAL - lache aus laut)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"Through denial and apathy we have allowed the corruption and deceit of the few to obscure the dedication and integrity of the many, and we must now act accordingly to restore the faith of the American people."

Loved it. Thanks! :)

[WhiteGuy]

Nice rant.

It is really quite liberating to embrace true independence.

Many believe political parties exist to further the interests of the politicians, not to define the representation of the citizen.

From the standpoint of an independent voter, you may now vote for the candidate that best reflects your beliefs, without regard for that letter follows his or her name, or no one at all. This can be done with absolutely no remorse or regret because NO ONE OWNES YOU or YOUR VOTE.

[NutCrackerBoy]

I completely agree that bloated and hyper-active government is the source of many problems. You could throw in the lobbying scandal - it wouldn't exist if feds weren't picking winners and losers in areas of life where it's properly none of their business.

I disagree insofar as the lack of limited government didn't cause radical Islam, and the Patriot Act is a commonsense response. Leaving that aside, the tragedy is that change would require a concerted effort by the electorate with an appetite for limited government that it just doesn't have.

[skinkinthegrass]

An opus! Not from FR, but an opus, nonetheless. On Monday, too...Should be an interesting week.

..as RB3 said, Drama Queen, you don't fight the enemy by facturing you base.
..that said, It should be an interesting week...Alito/SOTUS/Iran Nuclear Site Bombing, Opss!...negotiations and all... :D

[mr_hammer]

My motive is simple. I was sold a bill of goods in 00 and 04. I just want it know!

[CAluvdubya]

Dan Lungren, CA, has an article today worth reading.

Lungren is a McCain kind of republican.

[tkathy]

Spoken like a true RINO. Whine, snivel, help elect Hillary.

[Fierce Allegiance]

Sound like DNC talking points.

BS! Sounds like a conservative dissillusioned with the RNC.