Posted on 11/12/2008 5:07:18 AM PST by Conservative Vermont Vet
The only time a party label is used is to keep people that vote in a primary election from voting in another party during a primary election.
RNC's principles: Pork & Pander
Oh, I complete their surveys. With a little message in red ink about why I am not donating a penny to the spineless corrupt RNC.
They must like what they read, because they keep sending me more surveys.
Conservatives should join the Republican Party, and start selecting NEW Talent, not old codgers for the top spots. The Republican Party needs new blood and talent, and especially at the top spot elections.
I am sure that there is plenty of younger conservative adults to get activated into the Republican Party, and cut out the Geritol Generation such as John McCain , Fred Thompson, etc.
I am sure many new leaders have formed from our Military who have served combatting Terroism, since Sept 11, 2001. Military leaders who have law degrees or other degrees, who would look good on the cover of GQ. It’s time.
All the old Party Hacks need to make it their business to find them and put them in the spotlight and groom them for the future of America.
Get someone who is computer savy, media savy, etc.
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"And don't forget to contribute to the RNC!"
I LIKE IT.
Its about time the "gloves came off."
NO MORE "MR/MRS NICE"
It may take some getting used to, but we must fight fire with fire and if it means getting down in the gutter with the RATS and fight them in the same manner they fight us--so be it, providing we maintain our integrity and don't break any laws, ANYTHING ELSE GOES.
In the immortal words of former UCLA Bruins football coach Henry Russell ("Red") Sanders,
" WINNING ISN'T EVERYTHING, IT'S THE ONLY THING!!!
We peasants see this. But, those ruling the kingdom don't seem to listen to the peasants. They are trying to force us to take their pick.
I don't know if anyone has pointed this out, but I think one thing strange is - I'm hearing how some from the McCain center are blaming Palin. If I remember correctly they are saying she is too conservative. Too conservative? Is the RNC now worried about being too conservative?
So, what this tells me is that over the last 10-20 years the Republicans are starting to lean toward the liberal side and the DemocRATs have turned to the dark side of liberalism (there used to be many conservative Dems, but apparently no more).
Hey watch how your talk about your elders there young'un.
There are a few of us "old timers" around who can still "get down" with the best of them. lol
Besides some maturity and experience can sometimes substitute for youth and energy; both go well, hand-in-hand.
I know what you mean and just joshing you.
There are WAY too many entrenched career pols who have outlasted their usefulness to the party and too set (Moderates and Status Quo, unfortunately) in their ways.
Basically, I agree, but where oh where are we going to come up with good, conservative, young talent and LEADERS???
I agree with closing primaries but this year I don’t think this was a factor. Between Zero and Hillary there was no reason for Dems to take a Rep primary ballot.
Your right. They are now an endangered species, notwithstanding the so called Blue Dogs.
I think the last conservative Dem was Zell Miller
BTW can anyone site the last time a RAT actually bucked their leadership and "reached across the aisle" to support a Republican sponsored Bill?
I can't!!!
BUT I can name many RINO's who jumped ship and joined the rats over and over and over.
2) Close the fricken GOP primaries from the Rats and the so called Rats that call themselves “independents.” Have a true GOP conservative state start the primaries instead of New Hampshire that is infested with Massachusetts Liberals now.
3) Fight fire with fire. That means questioning the media when we have a chance to in their forums instead of trying to get along. Don't automatically take the premises of their questions.
4) No more “New Tones.”
(YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE THE ADVERTISING RATES THAT THIS WEBSITE CAN REQUIRE AS A RESULT OF YOU AND EVERY OTHER DUMBASS SOUNDING OFF)
" WINNING ISN'T EVERYTHING, IT'S THE ONLY THING!!!
Caveat, no compromising conservative values. Start compromising, like the GOP and the liberals, and we just become a mirror image.
Self-ping for action tonight-—I’ve got a LOT to say to them!
Chairmen’s Preamble
Index
This is a platform of enduring principle,(You forgot, I didn't) not passing convenience – the product of the most open and transparent process in American political history. We offer it to our fellow Americans in the assurance that our Republican ideals are those that unify our country: Courage in the face of foreign foes. An optimistic patriotism, driven by a passion for freedom. Devotion to the inherent dignity and rights of every personAmerican (Guests need to know when it's time to leave, check our illegal alien problem.) Faith in the virtues of self-reliance, civic commitment, and concern for one another. Distrust of government’s interference in people’s lives. Dedication to a rule of law that both protects and preserves liberty.
National Security Defending Our Nation, Supporting Our Heroes, Securing the Peace
I flipped through the National Security section -
Peace through strength – an enduring peace, based on freedom and the will to defend it. Duncan Hunter (remember the guy you clowns threw under the bus), was brilliant on the subject.
Homeland Security
Start at home. Start with the release of Ramos and Compean, Americans who actually give a damn about America. Quit talking the talk, of telling other countries to watch their borders. Come home and stop the flow of 2500 a night across our southern border.
TSA what a joke, 90% are there without a clue,(the 10% that are sharp, let’s figure out how to keep them) perhaps a clue could be had from El Al, in profiling. Yes, profiling, and other techniques, that are successful, need to be implemented. If you knew me, you’d give me a weapon to get on the plane with, not be busy trying to confiscate my protection.
Immigration, National Security, and the Rule of Law
See the above! But for beginners, eliminate the BS of “Sanctuary cities.” Getting tough, and actually enforcing the laws that America hired you to do, might be a concept worth checking out, especially of those here illegally to begin with!
State Department Reform
Wow! A new administration would need to clean out a lot of deadwood.
Human Trafficking
Death sentence needs to be available, and used often against those involved in the leadership, and causation, of this heinous crime. Helping Others Abroad
Better take care of the homefires first.
Strengthening Ties in the Americas
Fair trade yes, free trade, no way.
Advancing Hope and Prosperity in Africa
Job of government is to build infrastructure, and national defense. Perhaps we need to think about downsizing our footprint abroad that has a government shoe on it. If you want to help Africa, great, but let’s keep it in context. The checkbook isn’t the first thing you take out when Bono shows up on your doorstep. Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day, teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime. Might think about how to teach the man how to manage the resource while he is fishing.
Partnerships across the Asia-Pacific Region
See fair trade, not free trade.
Strengthening Our Relations with Europe
Maybe we get a stronger NATO with our friends and allies. Then we unilaterally all threaten to withdraw from the U.N. unless some drastic changes come into play. John Bolton will be my key man on this issue.
I left thinking that the party needs to return to it's roots. They don't believe in small government, nor do they embrace conservatism. They are racing to get in front of the democrats in being socialist. They follow the crowd, rather than lead by principle. I'm founded in conservatism, not socialism. That is why I voted for Sarah Palin because she represents what the party should represent, not what it has became.
The GOP needs to think about this, because I won't be the only one sailing for a new party if this one doesn't figure it out. Sarah, let me know when the dock is built.
I posted ten items for them to think about. Did this around 0900. Still haven’t seen my post. I wonder if they read the posts first, then decide what will be posted, or if there’s simply a huge lag time between writing a post, and seeing it online?
Poster under the, “My Party” category.
The Republicans need to clean off the top three or four layers of the GOP nationwide. Basically, start over anew.
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