There really isn't anything that says you can't do FR things and GOP things. Sometimes issues the chapter believes are important will overlap, sometimes they won't. There are many good conservative groups working on issues and chapters can get involved and partner with them and contribute to the effort. Or they can do their own thing, if no one else seems to paying attention on an important issue.
In any case, I am proud of the NC chapter for stepping up to the plate and looking to make a difference. GREAT WORK GUYS!
Seems to me like free beer was the prime motivator for going to the GOP picnic ;^)
Seems to me like free beer was the prime motivator for going to the GOP picnic ;^)
I'm interested in seeing how the group decides to focus its energies. You will not change the state, by yourselves, but adding your strength in certain areas, can make a difference. Remember that this is an ongoing struggle. David Horowitz points our that liberals take the long view and plan 30 years out. We need to do the same thing.
CSE is a good organization that is effective. I'm sure Jonathan Hill would be happy to have more soldiers over there.
The GOP has got a little bit of everything in it, and I'm not necessarily referring to philosophy, although that is true to some extent. What I mean is that there are people who are very effective operatives, and there are people who are clueless and who would rather fight a Republican than fight the real opponent.
While I hope some of you will lend your efforts, I'd recommend that you watch for those things.
Try not to bite off more than you can chew. You're a small group now. Find something you can do well, and you'll be surprised at how fast you grow. Success breeds success.
Good luck, always.
WE
This is excellent advice Diotima, also watch who you partner with and make sure that their goals are consistent with and not subversive to the government - state or local - or detrimental to yourselves as a chapter.
Fine looking bunch of Freepers there!!!!