Posted on 10/26/2008 1:00:47 PM PDT by BuckeyeTexan
RINO Republicans have blown our fortune. They are terrified of the press and the press knows exactly how to push them around.
limited government
low taxes
capitalism
natural rights
no egalitarianism
no redistributionism
no government interventionism
anti-abortion
strong defense
pro America when fighting wars
or not.
these values and principles will not become obsolete
Moderates tell us how much we need them. Right? Then when we really do need them, they’ve jumped ship and are with Obama - ask Colin Powell.
2. This pseudopopulist schtick was invented by Richard Nixon as part of his "southern strategy." Unfortunately, many conservatives think it is real, rather than a methodical ruse to win elections.
3. Conservatives should run on GOVERNMENT ACCOUTABILITY and COMPETANCE, to say nothing of keeping spending under control. Trying to out-populist the Democrats is a strategy that will make us the permanent minority party.
4. If we don't devise a future-oriented strategy, and sit around whining and bitching about Reagan not rising from the grave, we deserve to lose.
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