Posted on 03/23/2009 4:45:49 AM PDT by TnGOP
Conservatives need their own party. The GOP is a lost cause.
As a result of this development, I will not participate in the local event or support them in any way. the GOP political machine is not the answer to this problem. They (elected ones) are part of the problem, and the national party, preaching moderation, disgusts me.
Maybe it’s time for the “conservatarian” party. Part conservative, part Libertarian. That would suit most here on F.R. just fine, and me as well.
Conservatives need their own party. The GOP is a lost cause.I would never have agreed with this up until a few months ago.
But I agree with it now.
The Party of John McStupid has nothing to offer our country anymore.
Yes. That's why they took it over.
Agreed.Its a waste of time now.
This article characterizes Michelle Malkin and Newt Gingrich as mainstream Republican functionaries? News to me.
Just bring signs saying RINO/GOP/RNC SUCK TOO!
Anywhere there is a crowd a hack politician will show up, to ‘lead’.
It’s what they do. It’s in the psychological pathology that makes them politicians. Show biz for stupid people.
Ramp it up. Start yelling Dodd SUCKS, etc...make the politicians yell it too, put them in a spot where they will show their yellow bellied, two faced, double dealing nature.
Make them squirm.
Sorry, this is not true in my case, and I fear that you are doing harm to a growing grassroots movement.
I am not affiliated with any organization, other than being a registered Republican, and I have been organizing a TDTP here on Staten Island.
I am working with the national TDTP, as promoted by Malkin, but only to the extent that our little demonstration is listed on their site with contact numbers. They have also helped me with a press release.
When I contacted the local Republican organizations for assistance I was firmly rebuffed. All I really wanted to do was use their mailing lists, anyway; I was not interested in any sort of endorsement or organizational help.
I deliberately did NOT invite the participation of any local elected politicians (City Council, State Senator, etc.) because I wanted to avoid the impression that this was their show. If I am approached, I will tell them they are welcome to participate, but anonymously, NOT in a suit and tie, and not with any special standing - only as a member of the community, holding a sign or banner.
In closing, I’m sorry your efforts were hijacked, and I thank you for helping me sharpen my focus in an attempt to avoid such a thing. But I fear you do a disservice when you paint all demonstrations with the same brush.
Also, I can’t see how you can use “moderate Republican” and Michelle Malkin in the same breath.
Taking back the GOP for conservatives will be difficult. Splitting off from the GOP and then beating both the GOP and the 'Rats would be much more difficult. America does not need two socialist parties.
Sad to see Malkin in cohoots with Dah-Newt
I think you're giving up far too easily. As we organize to retake our country we have to expect and respond to those who would try to undermine us. If there are no RINOs infiltrating the conservative movement all that means is that there is no conservative movement of note.
You should still work towards bringing your people in large numbers to any anti-tax event. Ignore ANY and ALL national guidence, bring signs that say what you group wants to say.
SCREW the moderates.
Now I’m getting angry as I think about it.
I’d also like to know if the author has done any research into the hundreds of TDTPs taking place around the country. He was unable to maintain his own autonomy - and now he is questioning ours?
This could have been written by an Obama-ite looking to dampen enthusiasm. Very damaging if this becomes a meme, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT THE DEMS WILL TRY TO MAKE IT.
His heart may be in the right place - may be - but if so the phrase “useful idiot” comes to mind. I couldn’t imagine the DNCC could be more delighted with this story.
I understand how TnGOP feels (who wants politicos running the thing), but I agree with StatenIsland about not ‘turning away’ in this effort.
Look, it’s better to ‘infiltrate’, be involved, and try and exert some influence than to ‘drop out’ and let them take over completely. I know you don’t want it to be ‘their’ thing, but unfortunately if you let them, they will.
Other choice, is to continue and stay ‘local’ and unaffiliated with the ‘national’ effort, and try to continue organizing under a separate name. Good Luck.
Conservatives withdrawing from or follow their rules is exactly what thrse idiots want. And is exactly what go along to get along, read spineless, conseevatives will do if they dollow this person’s suggestion.
We need to help organize with thwwm, then show up in mass and hi-jack the demostrarions, complete withradical signs, pictures of firearms, pictures of buildings on fire.
Quit being such pansy-asses, fight.
......Quit being such pansy-asses, fight......
The history of Free Republic indicates that while many are willing to actively protest, most are just spouters of disgruntled hot air.
It appears to me that you have your own agenda in wanting people not to partisipate in these protests.
Get out of the way if you are unwilling to fight against the machine.
Make bigger signs, go to the march, ger as many conseevatives as you can to go with bigger signs then the group wants you to bring. Group together in bands of 10-15 and spread out.
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