Posted on 10/16/2006 1:52:33 PM PDT by SwinneySwitch
Commentary
We are all over the map this election season. Based on recent conversations, many of us are disgusted with new business taxes, toll road plans, inconsistent leadership on immigration and a general consensus that our leaders are out of touch with the grassroots.
There is a lack of faith out there. That is it. That faith is missing this year.
Yes, the economic numbers look good, but that awful feeling in your stomach won’t go away. It is worse than a bad sinus infection in South Texas.
My prediction: Conservatives will get out and vote this November but they want to take someone down. I can feel it. They want to show the elites in our party that we have the ability to take out one of our own. This prediction is based on the level of disgust people are experiencing.
Many of the devoted unpaid grassroots activists I’ve spoken to recently are astonished by the level of apathy out there. It seems like our troops are tired and fed up with the whole game.
It is my humble belief that they really want to be inspired and motivated to take action. Where is the torch they can follow?
My suggestion: Quit complaining about the officials you do not like. Get up and rally behind some of our tremendous officials and candidates out there. We have some really talented folks in this great state.
Host a small reception or hit your neighborhood with some “push cards”.
We could get wiped out if we stay home and sulk.
Yes, you can make a difference. Get up and move- NOW!!
(F.Y.I. I believe that Secretary of State Roger Williams should take a sabbatical from his non-partisan job in the next few weeks. We need a coach who can rally the troops in these crucial hours. This will never happen but it would sure be nice.)
Schuylar Crist Set To Bring Victory For Conservatives In The Blue Northeastern U.S.!
Next Monday, I shall be on a plane headed somewhere in the Northeastern U.S. At this point, New York looks to be a strong possibility, but I could also end up in Connecticut, New Hampshire or maybe even Rhode Island. I have signed on for a 2 week leadership role for a campaign to ensure our victory!
At the time of this writing, I expect within the next 24-36 hours to learn my final travel and lodging arrangements.
Never fear! I will still be continuing the newsletter while I am out of state thanks to my trusty laptop. I will do my best to give you a firsthand look at what transpires from wherever I am as well in support of Conservative values.
I will be among nearly 5,000 volunteers across the country taking part in the Get Out The Vote program by the Republican National Committee.
I am looking forward to this new and exciting opportunity for me and will be sure to make the most of it.
Also at the time of this writing, there is a chance my mother will also join me in the program, whether it be for 2 weeks or 5 days.
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SPECIAL COMMENTARY BY SCHUYLAR CRIST!
We as Conservatives MUST stand up and be counted!
We MUST hold our elected officials accountable and raise up qualified Conservatives!
We MUST Not settle for the status quo, becoming complacent!
We MUST lift up our truly Conservative candidates and office holders!
We MUST NOT abandon South Texas and the Nation to the Liberals! _______________________________________________
I am Precinct Chair for #2076 in Bexar County, and as all of you know, I am also the Media Director for South Texas Republicans, PAC. I am disheartened at the apparent apathy and complacency of Conservatives in South Texas, particularly in Bexar County. What happened to having the courage of one's convictions? We only fail ourselves, when we fail to stand for what is RIGHT! We have a wonderful group of CONSERVATIVE candidates, yet block walking logs remain empty. Candidate's campaign yard signs fill the rooms in HQ, and phone bank cell phones (at PARTY EXPENSE) lay on a table. We have taken initiatives no one else has, but we cannot do it without YOU! We have provided the tools, we have provided the information....but it is up to YOU South Texas to use what you have been given. We can take NOTHING for granted. We have to fight for everything we have. There is no reason at all to fly the white flag.
By betraying our values, we betray our nation! If we do not get our posteriors in gear, we will lose the fight to the Liberals. We cannot afford to put our heads in the sand! If we do...it leaves our backsides vulnerable to the inevitable whuppin' those backsides will receive. If we lose this election...when we look to point the finger of blame, we need do nothing but look directly into the mirror!
Yeah, more of the same (reckless spending, amnesty, high energy prices) is a very promising future :)
Yeah, we can ask questions, too!
What happened with being FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE?
What happened with SECURING OUR BORDERS?
What happened with Cheny's claim that "high energy prices are a sign of a failed presidency"?
What happened?
Greg Adams
Brownsville, TX (On the other Front Line)
The GOP needs to spend the next month on the war, immigration and taxes. The theme: This is no time for Democrats.
On the war, "We have a plan: to win. Dems plan to lose." This won big in Australia, no one wants to lose. Stay the course is not a good slogan, too amorphous.
What you say is true. But many in the Party are unhappy with the way the war's been handled, the spending, the lack of policy on illegal immigrants and other things.
Some are saying (not me, but some)that the country needs two years of Nancy Pelosi, John Conyers, John Murtha, and the other crazies in the Defeatocatic House to get ourselves ready for '08.
I do know one thing, the current Congress is not the Congress I voted for in 1994; what happened to all of those people and promises?
Do you think the dems would do any better?
This is the alternative:
Houseleadership lineup:
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi Chairman, Ways & Means
Committee: Charles Rangel Chairman, House Judiciary
Committee: John Conyers Chairman, House Appropriations
Committee: David Obey Chairman, Government Reform
Committee: Henry Waxman Chairman, Energy & Commerce
Committee: John Dingell
The average age of these congressmen is 72. By contrast, Newt Gingrich was 51 and Dick Armey was 54 when they led the Republican revolution and takeover in 1994. Revolution favors the young.
Another number to keep in mind is 98--the above lineup's average voting-record rating, as scored by the liberal Americans for Democratic Action. Poor Dingell scores only 95. The Michigan congressman once served as a board member of the National Rifle Association. Obviously, this right-winger will have to go.
http://www.forbes.com/columnists/forbes/2006/1016/031.html
Not forgetting Supreme Court nominees, 2nd amendment issues and so on.
You are about right dude, but when you look at what the other party has in store for you it really ain't that bad. Think of high taxes, inflation, and the Libs in power.
This is one Texan who's gonna vote for Kinky, mostly because he ain't a Democrat or Republican.
Lets see a funded 700 mile fence and now we can go for the rest.
Protection of second amendment
terrorists over there instead of over here.
Tax cuts, potential end to the death tax.
Don't be a liberal, they ony see the glass as too big.
Stop pouting and go Vote! A Democrat majority would be a congress from Hell.
Same here.
STR ping!
I live in the Texas Panhandle. Democrats are usually few and far between in my county and surrounding counties. But the people are fed up with the Republicans being Democrat-lite plus acting like the Democratics are in controll anyway. (Caving, caving...caving...)
I am very ambiguous about how to vote. I will vote for the Republican who currently holds the seat in Congress...Randy Neubarger. I believe he is conservative and this was just his second term in office. Kay Bailey Hutchinson has been in WAshington too long but I cannot vote for a democrat for SEnate because of the Judges.
I do believe the Repubs need a good shake-up but the alternative is too scary. I usually vote straight Republican but may vote a few anti-incumbants this time.
What's a good conservative republican to do???
Another number to keep in mind ... 1. That's the total number of bills vetoed by President Bush during his nearly 6 years in the White House. Maybe he'll work it up to 2 if Democrats are elected, but don't count on it.
I just moved to NC from Missouri and had a chance to read the local paper's review of NC's congress critters who are currently in office. After reading that most are ranked in the lower 190s as far as power and effectiveness goes and have been in office for over 10 years, I think I'll just stay home. The primaries are done and I will never vote for a demorat.
WIN!
Agree...screw Chaffey and the horse he rode in on.,..
Have been voting since I voted for the Democrat who
had a sign on his desk..."The Buck Stops Here." I also
grew up durng the depression and our family voted for
Democrats as we got in the habit of eating..and FDR
was the President who helped us poor folks..I became
a Republican duing Ike's years..but not serious until
Reagan...vote and bring your friends..Jake
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