Shows you two things:
1. Ideas trump pragmatism. “Conservatism” is the conceptual and ideological core of the GOP.
2. Rush is the de facto spokesman of the conservative movement.
Steele understands that — he was indirectly apologizing to us, as well as to Rush — but he does not identify himself as a “conservative.” He identifies himself as a “Republican.” Two different things.
Here is my letter to Steele: Dear Mr. Steele, I was excited and "hopeful" when you took over the RNC that we would have someone with backbone tackle the tough issues of today. I was even so hopeful, that when the RNC called the other day, I decided to give what we could afford at this tough time. I have not given to the RNC for the past 2 years due to lack of principles and core values. I was even more buoyed on Saturday afternoon while watching Rush Limbaugh speak at CPAC. I even found myself jumping up in my living room giving him a standing ovation. This is the kind of speech I expect every Conservative to give. It was neither "ugly" or "incendiary". This speech was uplifting and hopeful. That you felt the need to decry that is beyond belief.
Day after day, I am bombarded with doom and gloom from Washington to my customers who are holding onto every penny. I do not need more from so-called conservatives. I guess that is just the same old RNC. Why did I pledge money? First we have Snowe, Collins, and Specter. Next you and Eric Cantor. Who is next? Not only is Rush an entertainer, he is a teacher, he is inspirational, he is CONSERVATIVE!
Quit worrying about what Chuck D or DL Hugley thinks. Care about those who stand up for you. Do you remember who chastised Schumer for stealing your SS# and credit info.
You owe both Conservatives and Rush an apology.
Steele is a sop to soothe sour stomachs of still-guilty white racists who can’t bend over backward far enough.
Good letter. I just wrote on my donation request form that if he didn’t apologize to Rush that we wouldn’t send the RNC any more support, and mailed in prepaid envelop.
No explanation. You had good explanation. Thank you.