Posted on 07/06/2015 6:39:03 AM PDT by demshateGod
If we elect Jeb Bush to be the nominee for the Republican Party, I will relentlessly and effectively push for a third party candidate in the general election.
This Republican primary will determine the fate of the party. There are millions of Republicans that see this time in our country as a turning point. We have a great opportunity to rally together clearly communicate our message to a generation that has never heard the truths and values that so wonderfully make up the conservative stance. Conservative policies work for everyone. They make life better for us all. However, the average American has never been given the opportunity to hear an honest presentation of our principles. I am 35 years old, been voting since I was 18, and have never been given the opportunity to vote for a conservative in the general election for president.
Party leadership and big doners have bought into the theory that if we simply elect someone in the middle, we will get everyone to the right of them and everyone in the middle, while the democrats are stuck with the far left. That is such a flawed simplistic campaign philosophy. The independents and middle voters are often moved by the passions and ferventcy of a candidate's supporters. The Republicans continue to elect candidates that generate no enthusiasm; therefore they fail to persuaded the middle. The conservatives have no passion, no ferventcy for a candidate who doesn't see why all of the conservative positions are crucial. It is not just about "social issues", it is not just about "economic issues", it is not just "foreign policy"; every issue is tied together. They are all related. They will all crumble as you allow one of them to slip away as we refuse to even give the American people an opportunity to hear a voice in descent of the left leaning media, education system, and the leftist politician. The American people have a natural bent towards conservatism. When given a fair presentation, they will more often than not choose values and freedom. If the country has shifted left, it is only because they have been hearing one side of the argument for decades now.
I for one am tired of the ineffective leadership of our party. I am not working for anyone's campaign, I don't work in politics, I am not a lobbyist, just a fed up conservative. And I view it as my pressing duty to make sure that I have the opportunity to vote for a conservative for president in 2016. If that means we have a third party, we split the vote, and the Democrats win... so be it. I know it would take a few election cycles before a conservative alternative to the Republican party would gain traction. But, at least a message would be heard. And my conscience would be at ease knowing that I am done compromising this country to death.
I still think there is hope in the Republican Party. I am not done with it yet. The average voters of the party are good and conservative. The money and power in the party has just been distracted and misled by the media and the insiders. They are detached from reality. If those in influential positions within the party would back conservatives that will communicate their message, not hide it, we will win.
I have never financially contributed to a presidential candidate before, I have never went door to door, or helped get people registered to vote. But if we elect a true conservative, someone like Ted Cruz, perhaps Ben Carson, or maybe with some strong convincing someone else, I will poor myself into their campaign. I will give financially, I will go to the nearest battle ground state and go door to door, I will give myself for this great country that is hurting and struggling so much. But, if we elect Jeb Bush, I will still give financially, I will still go door to door, but it will instead be against the Republican Party in favor of a conservative alternative third party.
Jeb Bush represents plutocracy, political correctness, and political dynasties- all of which are poison to a republic.
Jeb Bush and Chtis Christie are our line in the sand. Mr. GG2 and I will never vote for them for any reason.
I am with you and Mr. GG2 absolutely NO JEB or CHRISTY!!!!! if they are the nominee I will only vote locally!!!!! We will lose again I am sure of it, however at this point I don’t give a damn anymore!!!!! I won’t hold my nose AGAIN!!!!!!
Conservatism doesn’t have the luxury of palliating its objections for expediency. When conservatives hold their nose, the movement loses its soul. We will never have any representation if we keep voting for people who don’t represent us. That’s pretty important when you remember “we” are the only ones who want to preserve the republic.
I did vote for Mitt and although I don’t think he would have done a whole lot better than the O, he would have done somewhat better, especially in the area of judges. He also would have bent with the conservatives in the 2010 and 2012 elections. O is an ideologue.
I only have one question for my fellow FReepers:
Assuming Jeb Bush could be the nominee-
Would you:
A. Vote Democratic than for Bush
B. Vote Third Party instead of Bush
C. Stay Home, instead of voting for Bush
It drives my husband insane but I can’t vote for Bush. He would be the only one I wouldn’t vote for. Husband says vote for whomever winds up on the ticket. Bush not his first choice but he’d vote for.
D) vote for the rest of the options but either leave President choice blank or write in Walker, Cruz or possibly even Trump.
Yep. Romney was our last get drunk and vote. What’s the difference between Jeb and Hillary anyway? Very little. I say let her win and let CWII commence.
You didn’t “fix” jack.
If Jeb is the GOP nominee, I will vote 3rd party.
you are quite foolish to state there is little difference between Jeb and Hillary.
Your ignorance of Hillary is profound
And if your non-vote helped bring about another Democrat presidency, are you OK with that?
You're my kind of girl. :)
I'm just sick of what our Republic has come to. SOMETHING has to be done.
I understand what you’re saying but if Jeb Bush were to win, he would bring in all kinds of legal and illegal Mexicans and they traditionally vote Democratic. If he’s allowed to do that, we (the Republicans) will NEVER win another race.
Are you okay with that?
Anybody that states Bill Clinton is his brother from another mother and is proud to give Hillary Clinton the American Liberty Medal is either too stupid to be President or belongs with the Clintons in the Democrat Party.
You need to buy a clue.
Most likely at this point I would vote third party or write-in.
Hillary is the lesser evil. The GOP Congress might actually act like an opposition party and oppose what they would pass for Jebster.
A vote for Yeb Bush is a vote for surrender of the rule of law and the country and Democrat majorities in perpetuity.
The Republicans would have bent with him. Just like they did with W.
The differnce is Hillary would have a harder time getting Congress to pass the very same things they would fast track for Yeb Bush.
Hillary is the lesser evil between the two.
Absolutely not. And I agree with you (sort of). However, having a Bush in the White House literally saved my family for 8 years. My taxes were lower, the military worked better, and my business was able to provide for my family. Since a Democrat White House would lead to much higher taxation, much faster and possibly more crushing social engineering including gun confiscation, It is a no-brainer as to my vote. Also, I see a clear and present danger to Israel under Democratic leadership, not to mention creating so much world anarchy that we would be in a massive war before the end of a Democratic first term, the decision could literally be one of life and death for people I know. Why hurry up possible civil and/or world war, complete totalitarianism, and Greek-style monetary collapse?
I will vote Third party if the candidate is a real conservative who understands depths we’re in and how to get us out. If not, I’ll leave that part blank. I will not stay home.
Up to you and your ilk then if you want 4-8 years of Hillary.
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