Posted on 05/08/2009 5:15:15 AM PDT by Tolik
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Amen....NO APPEASERS WANTED!!
Ummmmmm,
Stop spending, voting with democrats, increasing the size of government, and become Conservative again.
It’s hugh and series, I know........
And Oh, SO DIFFICULT!
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1. Big Spending, by the party that used to shut down government.
2. Selling out our principles and cozying up to lobbyists
Perceived corruption. 3. The Iraq War
4. An administration and several GOP leaders intent on giving amnesty to illegal aliens
5. Lack of clear message and communication to voters, particularly by Bush
6. Lack of new ideas and vision
7, Incompetence in the Bush administration
I still think the way back for the Republican Party is via an embrace of the Tea Party movement. That is certainly an embrace that is MIA at this point. What we need is to get Sarah Palin out of her shell on July 4th for the biggest, best Tea Party ever. Something like that would get even Michael Steele’s attention. Hot dogs, beer, American flags, anti-Obama, anti-socialist, anti-fascist, anti-tax, anti-spending, pro-free markets, pro-freedom posters, Sarah Palin, room to park 100,000 people and you’re in business as a viable political force once again.
That’s the list. Perfect summary.
Why did the GOP lose? In order of importance:
1. Big Spending, by the party that used to shut down government.
YES!!!!
2. Selling out our principles and cozying up to lobbyists
Perceived corruption.
HELL YES!!!
5. Lack of clear message and communication to voters, particularly by Bush
GOP should have been and still should be laser focused on TAX REFORM.
Economic liberty must be the first priority!!!!!
VDH on Palin:
“The reason Sarah Palin earned real hatred was the populist nature of her appeal. Her rallies did not draw many of the government-dependent poor, true; but they also did not draw the rich and liberal elite. If Palin had survived the press demonization, she might have been able to show the electorate why the current leadership of the Democratic Party is at odds with the middle classes, who do not require most of the government entitlements that liberals love to dispense, and yet don’t share the aristocratic tastes that the elite in the media, foundations, universities, and Wall Street see as requisites for paternal governance.”
Memo to GOP:
Nail your colors to the mast.
Critics will never go away so to hell with them.
Do what you believe and you may be surprised when you attract a following simply because people are seeking and/or respect clarity of vision and purpose. It’s what makes fans of sports teams.
Being called ‘mean’ or ‘divisive’ should be a badge of honor. We are adults and we need adult solutions to problems created by those who think and act like children. Children calling names should be the least of our worries.
The real reason Republicans lost is because the electorate has been transformed. This is to some degree due to immigration and, to a lesser degree, tolerance of voter fraud. However, the main cause of the transformation is that 40+ years of the culture war being waged in schools, media, and churches has finally succeeded in changing the American character. While there are still many conservative, independent minded people out there, we are no longer in the majority. The new America will be characterized by European socialist leanings, environment-worship, political correctness, and guilt. These trends have been brewing for a while In fact, I was surprised at just how close the 2004 election was given the weakness of John Kerry as a Presidential candidate. IMHO, the 1994 election was the last gasp of the old order. If it weren’t for 9/11, the change would have occurred much sooner.
Despite their “tolerance” mantra, a liberal majority will (ironically) tolerate no dissent. Opponents of the Left will be demonized and destroyed in a way that (despite accusations) no conservative ever did. In the face of this onslaught, all but the most ardent conservatives will run for cover.
In the short term, this will result in the emergence of a near one-party system. It may be this way for a long time because the Pravda-like MSM will watch the back of the Democrats. The only real hope for conservatives is if the Dems muck things up to a degree that even the MSM cannot mask with spin. That remains to be seen. In the next 10 years, look for the American people to be bribed with handouts to advance the Liberal agenda. However, once the $$ spicket runs dry and hyper-inflation sets in, all bets are off: its pitchfork time.
Excellent analysis by VDH.
Good list. That is backward looking.
Now what does the GOP need to do to take back Congress in 2010 and the Presidency in 2012?
No investigation into Obama’s background - at all.
No investigation into the root cause of the failure of Fannie Mae and Fredie Mac.
Ongoing sycophantic cheer leading for Obama.
Endless investigation into Sarah Palin’s wardrobe.
Eight years of open harassment of George Bush.
It all comes down to the corrupt MSM and their direct partnership with the Democratic Party.
While I agree with your list, we should not forget strong personal qualities of the Dem candidate - Obama. He is charismatic (regardless of teleprompter, stand on the issues, etc) and appeared much more likable to the public than McCain. He was a better candidate than Hillary, and uncomparably better candidate than Gore or Kerry. If Gore or Kerry had personality charm of Obama, they would have won, IMHO.
And no list is complete without acknowledging a tremendous help from Media, good for at least 5% points or more.
Yes.
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