Can't speak for anyone else, but you're exactly right. I'm not a conservative.
This is a ch__ch. What's missing?
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.
Can't speak for anyone else, but you're exactly right. I'm not a conservative.
This is a ch__ch. What's missing?
It appears your right based on the thrashing I have taken, but it is how I feel.
Why not run for office?
Uh...ok. Of all your rants, which ones were you not aware of when you voted in '04?
I must admit, I had to Google it, though it looked familiar.
It really burns when he's right, doesn't it.
Would Hillary want to get rid of Dewine and place a true conservitive in his place or back Kenneth Blackwell?
The gov't already has access to Yahoo!'s and Microsoft's databases. Does this SCARE you?
IB4TZ.
I see pragmatism, not party loyalty. Pragmatism is what allows politics to proceed. Although I'm certain that my political views are 100% correct, I'm just as certain that I can't find more than 5% of the population that will agree with me on every point. Thus I must be pragmatic and form alliances. I must also prioritize and think long term.
Let's try an analogy. I'm hungry for steak. The Republicans are offering Big Macs, the Dems are offering grub worms. I can work with the Republicans, eat my Big Mac, and try to get steak on the menu in the future, OR I can attack the Republicans and refuse to help them until I get my steak. The latter, however, will likely result in not only no steak, but no Big Mac. I hope you like grub worm.
Hillary, is that you?
>>>Very appalling also is the attempt of this government to access Google’s database. >>>
I must admit, my libertarian side is coming out on this issue. Wasn't the big gripe about the Patriot act was that the government would start a 'slippery slope' and not only use the Patriot Act for terrorist activity but other activity not having anything to do with terrorism. Conservatives balked and said "Nooooo, they wouldn't do that. They haven't yet. Name ONE thing they have 'abused' the Patriot Act on that has nothing to do with Terrorism". Now those conservatives are silent on this Google stuff. I'm against Child Porn as much as the next person. I have three daughters!! But I am also for civil rights and I believe they are sliding down this slippery slope and I'm losing faith in the man I helped get elected.
Excellent post, even though usually I hate the 'open letter' type posts.
Yes on some, no on others.
I too have thrown in the towel on the liberal-like, RAT-like GOP.
However, you have some false reasoning/associations. Bush has little to do with, nothing to do with, or it is not his responsibility for, or he SHOULD have the power for:
1] the economy --he has little to do with it
2] the Patriot Act --he should have all necessary powers to protect us.
3] Katrina? C'mon! Not his job. Bush was very stupid for "accepting blame".
4] Right to Life? Not the job of the president!
You are correct on other points. The most vital is "Limited Government". Many of us have given up on the GOP with just this one single point.
You could have shortened your comments by simply stating "LIMITED GOVERNMENT" and ended it right there.
The GOP will go down in flames in 06 and will lose the White House in 08 because they have made a mockery of "Limited Government", so much so that we can not even afford to fund military R&D and major weapon systems anymore.
It comes with a donation to the RNC.
Went right over my head.
By now, after reading their caring responses to you,you should know exactly how much they really care about how you think and feel.
There are lots of people who vote Republican but believe strongly in a limited government that the Republicans aren't offering and won't deliver.
The fact is, you've got three choices. Republican, Democrat or stay home.
Bush has largely delivered on his promises. You weren't sold a bill of goods. He gave us what he said he'd give us.
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