Republican National Committee Fundraising Call
December 23, 2008 1 Comment
This morning I received a call from a very polite representative of the Republican National Committee. She was conducting a fund-raising effort for the Republican Party. Yes, I have given money to the Party during the past year, so I am on the list for mailings, and calls of this nature.
I am not happy with the current state of affairs with the Party. The fund-raising pitch was about needing a conservative alternative to the liberal Obama/Democrat agenda. I agree, but am frustrated that with a Republican President we do not have this alternative. What we do have is more and more bailouts of bankers and multi-national businesses. Even McCain is in favor of all this bailout madness.
I am also disappointed that during Chairman Duncan’s leadership we have seen the Republican Party lose control of Congress, and fail to win the White House. The Republicans are not proposing any conservative alternative that I want to support right now. The Party needs new leadership.
Surprisingly, Chairman Duncan is running for re-election. The Party needs to replace him, and send a message that change involves focusing on conservative values. This means doing more than just giving lip service to “limited government”.
I am still a Republican, but do not take my support for granted. The so called “center-right” strategy of Duncan means more bailouts and bigger government. Obama says the economy will tank unless the government intervenes more. A real conservative will say the economy is tanking because government is involved in things it should leave alone.
I will continue to support the Republican Party, as it is the Party most likely to act on conservative values. However, I will not promise or pledge support for 2009 until I see some commitment to conservative philosophy by Party leadership, and candidates. I will be paying attention to CPAC this year, and how the Republican Party treats the speeches made there. If the Party continues to endorse more moderation (i.e. bigger government), my resources will be devoted elsewhere. If the Party demonstrates a renewed commitment to be the conservative Party, then I am on board.
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It is interesting at looking back at our two parties. The democrats were always the party for the working stiff or families. Until the Clinton days. The republican party was the party for the Christian people. Today we do not see a party for either side. Both parties are parties that can be bought by big money. We have seen proof of this. And we will not see any difference until all the lobbyist are kicked out of D.C.. I do not know a politician that is not on the take anymore. Including local. It is more a friendship and money than it is party. Politicians nor parties are representing anymore. Maybe it is time to do away with parties. Lets start calling them the Republican and democrat gangs or racketeers !