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To: WalterSkinner
I like the general feel, but because I think Republicans want concepts that are more real and factual nowadays--they've heard too much general stuff, and associate it with typical blowhards of the Senate--promising the world, and it's why we all got jazzed about Newt's Contract with America, and why Ross Perot had so many followers. Newt identified problems and laid out quick, direct solutions. Perot identified problems in a way we all could relate to, but didn't have much in the way of solving them. He had people saying, "Yah....that's right," but there was no follow through--just like his campaign. Newt followed through, and we all know how successful that was, until the Republicans were called upon to actually lead--a concept so foreign to them (or so it seemed) that all the goodness crumbled before our eyes, because we were never lead through the path, beting told about all the success stories and we never saw the results. Take Iraq for example. Why doesn't the American public clearly see the need for America to take a stand there? No explanations, just blind faith. Sure, those that take the time to try and understand the big picture are on board, but most Americans are quite self-absorbed and are left with their thoughts of "so what does this mean to ME." Sadly, that is our generational dark side. Those people need to be lead by the hand into any goal and the results must be glamorized for them to comprehend the good/need.

Wooo, I think the coffee's kickin' in a bit too much ;-) ....sorry.

25 posted on 07/21/2007 9:19:20 AM PDT by NordP (HUNTER: "The real question for Mexico--Why are your people crossing burning deserts to get away?")
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To: NordP

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26 posted on 07/21/2007 9:21:10 AM PDT by NordP (HUNTER: "The real question for Mexico--Why are your people crossing burning deserts to get away?")
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To: NordP
..I understand what you are saying--it is well thought out and based on experience.

I may know little about the technical aspects of video creation, but I know a lot about communication to a large audience--like from a pulpit. Many of the basics are the same. You have to speak to people where they live, then point them to the great truths which give meaning and definition to life. The preacher points to the Bible. In this case I point to the great truths upon which this Republic is founded and how this candidate would carry the torch for these great truths.

If you and your husband aren't doing so, I really hope you will use your gift of video creation for the cause.

Have a great weekend, NordP

29 posted on 07/21/2007 9:27:40 AM PDT by WalterSkinner ( In Memory of My Father--WWII Vet and Patriot 1926-2007)
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