Palin Derangement Syndrome
Sarah Palin has begun a tour to promote the release of her book “Going Rogue”. The majority of the stops on the tour are in heartland America where the ex-governor is extremely popular. Thousands are showing up to purchase Palin’s book and get the chance to meet the Governor. Given the Governors popularity it comes as no surprise the Anti-Palin machine has kicked into overdrive.
Recently Norah O’Donnell filed a news report on MSNBC’s “Hardball” with Chris Matthews in which she stated the crowd was largely white with almost no minorities. Mr. Matthews agreed calling the crowd monochromatic. So what Chris. I will bet a paycheck that a picture of the inhabitants of three out of the only four households in America that watch MSNBC would show all white people. I guess Chris Matthews has a monochromatic following.
Columnist Eugene Robinson states that Governor Palin is willing to thumb her nose at political and social convention. The political convention part of that statement is absolutely correct. Governor Palin is not a Washington insider and that is the part of her that makes her likeable with the average American. Concerning Mr. Robinson’s statement of social convention Governor Palin’s beliefs are in line with that of mainstream Middle America. This is a successful pro-life, pro-gun, pro-energy woman that reflects the values of most of “fly over” America.
Another columnist, Richard Cohen asks “While President Obama is in China meeting with our bankers could anyone imagine Palin conducting a protracted policy review about Afghanistan?” Actually there are many people who believe Governor Palin would be capable of deciding to send troops to Afghanistan if the Commander she appointed requested them and was trying to implement her stated policy concerning the struggle in that country. This would be in stark contrast to the current administration which puts forth the perception that Afghanistan and our troops there are not as important as a socialistic health care plan. Perhaps President Obama would not have to be in China meeting with our bankers if his administration would not borrow and spend our nation into bankruptcy. Mr. Cohen further states “The Palin movement is fueled by high-octane vile” but offers no examples of this “vile”. The only vile I see is the hatred voiced by liberal columnist and news organizations.
So why do the most liberal people on the far left fringes of society disapprove Governor Palin? Could it possibly be they see her as the most likely threat to their liberal agenda? Liberals realize they are the minority group of Americans even if a very liberal man was elected to the Whitehouse. Sarah Palin is a conservative’s conservative and will receive widespread support among conservatives if she chooses to be a candidate in 2012. .
The latest polls indicate the Presidents approval rating is below 50% even though his popularity rating is still above 50%. This would indicate Americans want to support their President but do not like the path this President has chosen to lead our country along. The Congressional dis-approval rating is at 76%, a near record high. Liberals must complete as many of their goals as possible before the next election for they surely realize Americans are not satisfied with the current administration or either House of Congress.
Mr. Robinson further states that Republican nominee contenders ignore her at their own peril. Conservatives say Democrats ignore her at their own peril. That is the real reason the Anti-Palin machine is in high gear.
Carl Goodson lives in Clute TX, a suburb of Houston. Mr. Goodson can be contacted at conservativeCarl@gmail.com.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
If you are elderly or disabled or will become elderly (all of us), watch out for national healthcare. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel is a Bioethicist and is President Obama’s health policy advisor. Dr. Emanuel wrote an article for the Hastings Center in 1996 in which he argued only people that were capable of being participating citizens should be guaranteed basic healthcare benefits. An example of his beliefs would be a person that suffers from dementia. Dr. Emanuel believes a person that suffers from dementia should be denied health benefits. Does this mean the aged or the disabled should be denied benefits because they are not “participating” citizens? Would the person who becomes unemployed be denied because he was not a “participating” citizen? Dr. Emanuel believes “25 year olds should be given preferential treatment over 65 year olds because 65 year olds have already had their 25 years”. Great if your are 25, not great if you are 65. Dr. Emanuel has developed a hierarchy of care that emphasis’ care to 5 groups of people. 1.Youngest 2.prognosis 3.Save the most lives 4.Lottery system 5.Instrumental value. His hierarchy gives 15 to 40 year olds preferential treatment. Sounds like fascism to me!
Am I a racist?
I have always been a conservative man. I believe in a small government, lower taxes and self reliance and determination. The current administration is proposing policies and programs I do not agree with. These governmental efforts have caused me to exercise my first amendment right to peaceably assemble and petition my government for a redress of grievances. I attended a tea party for the first time on tax day April 15th and have attended several more since. The Americans I have seen at these tea parties have been patriotic people who love their country and are concerned about real issues.
I do not agree with our President on most issues. Because of this disagreement I am being told by Janeane Garofalo, an actress, I am a racist. In fact she says all tea party attendees are racist that cannot tolerate a black man occupying the oval office. I have never judged a man based on the color of his skin, only his beliefs and values. Before this actress accuses any one of racism she should remember some Presidential history.
The President favors a single payer universal health care system. Most Americans believe this is a socialistic program and robs taxpayers of their freedom by placing the responsibility of another person’s action upon them. The majority of Americans reject this plan and I agree with them.
The President believes private corporations should be subjected to stringent government oversight and regulation. He would like a powerful federal government to regulate the economy and promote social justice. Social justice is the policy of a progressive graduated income tax, an inheritance tax and the redistribution of wealth. The majority of Americans reject the idea of redistributing wealth and over burdensome taxation. I agree with these Americans.
The President is an ardent supporter of labor unions. He says he believes business owners and workers should be treated as equals although he favors labor. I believe labor unions, in a rebuke of capitalism, place unfair burdens upon the business owner. I must disagree with the President and side with the business owner.
The President believes the government should restrict access to tour country’s natural resources. I believe a nations resources should be exploited to advance that nations society. Once again I disagree with the President.
Because of my beliefs I am labeled a racist. The President that believed in single payer health care, government regulation of business, high taxation, strong labor unions and government ownership of natural resources was Teddy Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt, a white man, was running on the Bull Moose Party ticket and campaigning in the year 1912. Barak Obama has embraced these same policies with eloquent modern speech but they are the same progressive liberal goals of the early 20th century.
Now I ask Ms. Garofalo to please explain to me what makes me a racist.
Carl Goodson lives in Clute TX, a suburb of Houston. Carl can be contacted at conservativeCarl@gmail.com. Mr. Goodson’s book “Letters to the editor:What is your government doing to you?” is available at amozon.com and barnesandnoble.com. **
I have always been a conservative man. I believe in a small government, lower taxes and self reliance and determination. The current administration is proposing policies and programs I do not agree with. These governmental efforts have caused me to exercise my first amendment right to peaceably assemble and petition my government for a redress of grievances. I attended a tea party for the first time on tax day April 15th and have attended several more since. The Americans I have seen at these tea parties have been patriotic people who love their country and are concerned about real issues.
I do not agree with our President on most issues. Because of this disagreement I am being told by Janeane Garofalo, an actress, I am a racist. In fact she says all tea party attendees are racist that cannot tolerate a black man occupying the oval office. I have never judged a man based on the color of his skin, only his beliefs and values. Before this actress accuses any one of racism she should remember some Presidential history.
The President favors a single payer universal health care system. Most Americans believe this is a socialistic program and robs taxpayers of their freedom by placing the responsibility of another person’s action upon them. The majority of Americans reject this plan and I agree with them.
The President believes private corporations should be subjected to stringent government oversight and regulation. He would like a powerful federal government to regulate the economy and promote social justice. Social justice is the policy of a progressive graduated income tax, an inheritance tax and the redistribution of wealth. The majority of Americans reject the idea of redistributing wealth and over burdensome taxation. I agree with these Americans.
The President is an ardent supporter of labor unions. He says he believes business owners and workers should be treated as equals although he favors labor. I believe labor unions, in a rebuke of capitalism, place unfair burdens upon the business owner. I must disagree with the President and side with the business owner.
The President believes the government should restrict access to tour country’s natural resources. I believe a nations resources should be exploited to advance that nations society. Once again I disagree with the President.
Because of my beliefs I am labeled a racist. The President that believed in single payer health care, government regulation of business, high taxation, strong labor unions and government ownership of natural resources was Teddy Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt, a white man, was running on the Bull Moose Party ticket and campaigning in the year 1912. Barak Obama has embraced these same policies with eloquent modern speech but they are the same progressive liberal goals of the early 20th century.
Now I ask Ms. Garofalo to please explain to me what makes me a racist.
Carl Goodson lives in Clute TX, a suburb of Houston. Carl can be contacted at conservativeCarl@gmail.com. Mr. Goodson’s book “Letters to the editor:What is your government doing to you?” is available at amozon.com and barnesandnoble.com. **
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Audacity of Obama
Just hours before the House of Representatives voted on bill H.R. 3962 The Affordable Health Care for America Act (National Health Care) President Obama conducted a televised news conference. The purpose of the press conference was to urge democrats to approve the legislation. One of the last statements he made during the press conference was to declare this bill was NOT socialistic. Why did the President feel compelled to say this? Could it be that deep down he knows this is not true and he is trying to convince himself it is true?
In America individuals have always had the right to live according to their beliefs as long as they did not infringe upon the rights of others. Along with this right was the accepted fact the individual was responsible for their decisions. In other words you are responsible for your actions.
Cigarette packages have labels warning of the consequences of smoking. Millions of adults make the conscious decision to light up knowing what the long term results to their health may be. God Bless America for providing smokers the freedom to make this decision.
Everyone knows excessive drinking will cause health problems and destroys families and relationships. God bless America for providing these drinkers the freedom to make the decision to consume alcohol.
Obesity is widely recognized as America’s greatest health issue. Some people cannot say no to food even when they know the consequences of overeating. God bless America for providing all the food these people can possibly eat.
Some people choose to lead a promiscuous lifestyle even though they know there is a significant health risk potential. Most people are aware of the hazards associated with unsafe sex practices that could lead to fatal diseases. Once again God bless America for providing these people the freedom to make this choice.
The smokers, drinkers, overeaters and promiscuous in our society are adults that have made the decision to participate in these activities even though they have been made aware of the consequences.
Now I am being told by my government my taxes will be used to pay for the chemotherapy and radiation treatments of the smoker with lung cancer. I will be forced to pay for the liver transplant for the alcoholic. All taxpayers will provide money to diagnose and treat the various illnesses and conditions that are associated with obesity. Everyone with HIV/AIDS will clamor for the expensive life extending medications that will be furnished by taxpayers.
Relieving these people of the burden of the consequences of their actions and placing that burden on the taxpayers of America robs the taxpayer of some of his freedoms. Confiscating private property through taxation and redistributing that private property through health care benefits is socialistic.
Is it possible in the not too distant future the health care plan will be over budget and a reduction in services will be needed to remain within the budget? Will the government tell me my waist is two inches too large and I MUST enroll in a weight loss program? Will an administrator tell me I can eat only 2,000 calories per day for the good of the nation? Will the obese be forbidden from drinking soft drinks or eating dessert? Will smoking be banned?
I would like the President to explain his definition of socialistic. Would his definition be what the average American would say is Communism? If so what would he call Communism? Our President is an intelligent man that studied Constitutional law at Harvard University. I believe he knows this program is socialistic and embraces it. Many people believe the President wants to reshape our country to mirror the Socialist countries of Europe. I tend to agree with these people.
In my high school government class I was taught the unequal distribution of goods and pay to work done is Socialism. According to our bold and arrogant President my high school government teacher was wrong.
Carl Goodson lives in Clute, TX a suburb of Houston. Mr. Goodson can be contacted at conservativeCarl@gmail.com. Mr. Goodson’s book “Letters to the editor:What is your government doing to you?” is available at Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com.
Just hours before the House of Representatives voted on bill H.R. 3962 The Affordable Health Care for America Act (National Health Care) President Obama conducted a televised news conference. The purpose of the press conference was to urge democrats to approve the legislation. One of the last statements he made during the press conference was to declare this bill was NOT socialistic. Why did the President feel compelled to say this? Could it be that deep down he knows this is not true and he is trying to convince himself it is true?
In America individuals have always had the right to live according to their beliefs as long as they did not infringe upon the rights of others. Along with this right was the accepted fact the individual was responsible for their decisions. In other words you are responsible for your actions.
Cigarette packages have labels warning of the consequences of smoking. Millions of adults make the conscious decision to light up knowing what the long term results to their health may be. God Bless America for providing smokers the freedom to make this decision.
Everyone knows excessive drinking will cause health problems and destroys families and relationships. God bless America for providing these drinkers the freedom to make the decision to consume alcohol.
Obesity is widely recognized as America’s greatest health issue. Some people cannot say no to food even when they know the consequences of overeating. God bless America for providing all the food these people can possibly eat.
Some people choose to lead a promiscuous lifestyle even though they know there is a significant health risk potential. Most people are aware of the hazards associated with unsafe sex practices that could lead to fatal diseases. Once again God bless America for providing these people the freedom to make this choice.
The smokers, drinkers, overeaters and promiscuous in our society are adults that have made the decision to participate in these activities even though they have been made aware of the consequences.
Now I am being told by my government my taxes will be used to pay for the chemotherapy and radiation treatments of the smoker with lung cancer. I will be forced to pay for the liver transplant for the alcoholic. All taxpayers will provide money to diagnose and treat the various illnesses and conditions that are associated with obesity. Everyone with HIV/AIDS will clamor for the expensive life extending medications that will be furnished by taxpayers.
Relieving these people of the burden of the consequences of their actions and placing that burden on the taxpayers of America robs the taxpayer of some of his freedoms. Confiscating private property through taxation and redistributing that private property through health care benefits is socialistic.
Is it possible in the not too distant future the health care plan will be over budget and a reduction in services will be needed to remain within the budget? Will the government tell me my waist is two inches too large and I MUST enroll in a weight loss program? Will an administrator tell me I can eat only 2,000 calories per day for the good of the nation? Will the obese be forbidden from drinking soft drinks or eating dessert? Will smoking be banned?
I would like the President to explain his definition of socialistic. Would his definition be what the average American would say is Communism? If so what would he call Communism? Our President is an intelligent man that studied Constitutional law at Harvard University. I believe he knows this program is socialistic and embraces it. Many people believe the President wants to reshape our country to mirror the Socialist countries of Europe. I tend to agree with these people.
In my high school government class I was taught the unequal distribution of goods and pay to work done is Socialism. According to our bold and arrogant President my high school government teacher was wrong.
Carl Goodson lives in Clute, TX a suburb of Houston. Mr. Goodson can be contacted at conservativeCarl@gmail.com. Mr. Goodson’s book “Letters to the editor:What is your government doing to you?” is available at Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com.
The Republican Leadership is Out of Touch With It’s Base
Why is it so difficult for Republican leaders to come to the realization that conservatism is on the rise in the United States? Judging by their recent comments it would seem the GOP’s only prerequisite for membership in the Party is a person must disagree to any degree with the Democrat Party. This attitude may have cost them two congressional seats in the recent elections.
In New York’s 23rd congressional district former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich along with the National Republican Committee endorsed the extremely liberal Republican candidate Deidre Scozzafava. Ms. Scozzafava was campaigning against Democrat Bill Owen and Conservative Doug Hoffman. The RNC spent almost one million dollars supporting Scozzafava and aired commercials against the Conservative Hoffman. Ms. Scozzafava repaid the Committee by withdrawing from the race and endorsing the Democrat Bill Owen. Mr. Owen won the contest with 49% of the popular vote to Hoffman’s 45% while Scozzafava received 6% after withdrawing. Maybe if the NRC had supported the true Conservative Hoffman he would have received the 6% Scozzafava attracted and would have been declared the winner of the election.
In California’s 10th district Republican David Harmer finished 10 points behind Democrat John Garamendi in a district that is 66% Democrat. What would the outcome have been if the Republican Committee had spent the Scozzafava one million dollars supporting Mr. Harmer? It is entirely possible the Republicans could have achieved a second victory. The Republicans instead suffered two defeats.
Newt Gingrich spokesman Mr. Rick Tyler, appearing on Fox News, suggested the only way for Republicans to regain control of Congress is Conservatives must be willing to vote for moderate Republicans.
Mr. Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee Chairman, also appeared on Fox News and stated he welcomed moderates into the Republican family with “open arms”.
Former New York Governor George Pataki told Neil Cavuto he believed Moderate Republicans should be embraced by conservatives.
Many observers have noted a recent Rasmussen Reports poll that reveals 40% of Americans describe themselves as conservative while 37% claim to be moderates and only 20% say they are liberal. Did someone hide the results of this poll from Mr. Gingrich, Mr. Tyler, Mr. Steele and Governor Pataki? I believe this is still a centrist country and most of the 37% of the people that claim to be Moderates have a tendency to favor conservative positions.
If the RNC continues to support moderate or liberal candidates it is entirely possible the Democrats will retain control of Congress. Recently a BBC correspondent appearing on MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough show expressed a true conservative’s view. She said “Conservatives want to send a message to the Republican leadership. That message is Conservatives will not vote for moderate or liberal Republican candidates even if the result is a Democrat victory”. Finally someone, a foreigner at that, gets it. Mr. Steele and Mr. Gingrich should listen to her. The era of John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Olympia Snowe needs to end at the next election cycle.
Conservatives hope the Republican leadership will take note of the results of this election and realize what conservative Americans feel. The current administration in the Whitehouse has turned this country sharply to the left and Conservatives want to shift the country back to the right. Conservatives long so desperately for this turn to the right they are willing to allow Democrats short term victories to convince the Republican Party to do the RIGHT thing.
Mr. Goodson lives in Clute, TX a suburb of Houston. Mr. Goodson can be reached at conservativeCarl@gmail.com . Mr. Goodson’s book “What is Your Government Doing to You?” is available at Amazon.com.
Why is it so difficult for Republican leaders to come to the realization that conservatism is on the rise in the United States? Judging by their recent comments it would seem the GOP’s only prerequisite for membership in the Party is a person must disagree to any degree with the Democrat Party. This attitude may have cost them two congressional seats in the recent elections.
In New York’s 23rd congressional district former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich along with the National Republican Committee endorsed the extremely liberal Republican candidate Deidre Scozzafava. Ms. Scozzafava was campaigning against Democrat Bill Owen and Conservative Doug Hoffman. The RNC spent almost one million dollars supporting Scozzafava and aired commercials against the Conservative Hoffman. Ms. Scozzafava repaid the Committee by withdrawing from the race and endorsing the Democrat Bill Owen. Mr. Owen won the contest with 49% of the popular vote to Hoffman’s 45% while Scozzafava received 6% after withdrawing. Maybe if the NRC had supported the true Conservative Hoffman he would have received the 6% Scozzafava attracted and would have been declared the winner of the election.
In California’s 10th district Republican David Harmer finished 10 points behind Democrat John Garamendi in a district that is 66% Democrat. What would the outcome have been if the Republican Committee had spent the Scozzafava one million dollars supporting Mr. Harmer? It is entirely possible the Republicans could have achieved a second victory. The Republicans instead suffered two defeats.
Newt Gingrich spokesman Mr. Rick Tyler, appearing on Fox News, suggested the only way for Republicans to regain control of Congress is Conservatives must be willing to vote for moderate Republicans.
Mr. Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee Chairman, also appeared on Fox News and stated he welcomed moderates into the Republican family with “open arms”.
Former New York Governor George Pataki told Neil Cavuto he believed Moderate Republicans should be embraced by conservatives.
Many observers have noted a recent Rasmussen Reports poll that reveals 40% of Americans describe themselves as conservative while 37% claim to be moderates and only 20% say they are liberal. Did someone hide the results of this poll from Mr. Gingrich, Mr. Tyler, Mr. Steele and Governor Pataki? I believe this is still a centrist country and most of the 37% of the people that claim to be Moderates have a tendency to favor conservative positions.
If the RNC continues to support moderate or liberal candidates it is entirely possible the Democrats will retain control of Congress. Recently a BBC correspondent appearing on MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough show expressed a true conservative’s view. She said “Conservatives want to send a message to the Republican leadership. That message is Conservatives will not vote for moderate or liberal Republican candidates even if the result is a Democrat victory”. Finally someone, a foreigner at that, gets it. Mr. Steele and Mr. Gingrich should listen to her. The era of John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Olympia Snowe needs to end at the next election cycle.
Conservatives hope the Republican leadership will take note of the results of this election and realize what conservative Americans feel. The current administration in the Whitehouse has turned this country sharply to the left and Conservatives want to shift the country back to the right. Conservatives long so desperately for this turn to the right they are willing to allow Democrats short term victories to convince the Republican Party to do the RIGHT thing.
Mr. Goodson lives in Clute, TX a suburb of Houston. Mr. Goodson can be reached at conservativeCarl@gmail.com . Mr. Goodson’s book “What is Your Government Doing to You?” is available at Amazon.com.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
I can't believe the House of Representatives has passed the national healthcare bill. They seem to forget most Americans oppose this legislation. The Democrats must know a large percentage of them will not be re-elected next year. This morning before the vote our Dear Leader (Obama) had the audacity to say "This bill is not socialistic". Using taxpayer money to pay for the healthcare of non-taxpayers is the very definition of Socialism. I wonder what he would call Socialism. Communism? Conservatives must begin immediately to recognize and support candidates that will repeal the legislation that is about to be jammed down our throats.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The national healthcare plan must be seriously flawed. Not since 1976 has a President had majority rule in congress like President Obama now has. There are fifty-eight Democrat Senators and two Independent senators (Lieberman of Conn. And Sanders of Vermont) that vote with the Democrats 99% of the time. Two of the Republican senators (Collins and Snowe, both from Maine) are so easily swayed they may as well be counted as Independent if not outright Democrats. This a minimum of sixty and in reality sixty-two votes for Democrats on any vote. In the House of Representatives the Democrats enjoy a 256 to 178 majority. Why does President Obama blame the Republicans for non-passage of the bill (H.R. 3200)? The problem can’t be Republicans, the Democrats have a majority and could pass this bill even if every Republican congressman voted against it. Why hasn’t this happened? Because even the Democrats know this is a terrible piece of legislation that should never even be considered. America is still a center-right country even if an extremely liberal man was voted into the presidency. The Democrats congress know they must eventually return home and answer to their constituency. This is what they fear most.
Monday, November 2, 2009
I believe Chris Matthews has done conservatives a great service. In a moment of clarity he is not particularly known for, Mr. Matthews asked the most important question asked to date. “Where are the poor people and the unions during the debate of Nationalized Healthcare?” Recent polling done by Rasmussen Reports suggest 86% of Americans have healthcare insurance and 68% of these people are satisfied or very satisfied with their healthcare. All people in the United States have access to emergency care through our nations great hospital system and emergency rooms. Contrary to what some would have the world believe, there are not mass numbers of people dying in American streets. Perhaps the healthcare issue is not the problem our Dear Leader (President Obama) says it is. If this is so, why does he insist it is the most pressing problem in America? Perhaps this is just one of the issues he will use to remake our country to fulfill his vision of a European style socialist country. Despite his claims to the contrary, we must not doubt that our Dear Leader is a socialist. Thank you Mr. Matthews. Maybe you have caused Americans to wake up, look around and say “This is not for us”.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, brother of Whitehouse Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, is the Chief Medical Advisor to President Obama. Dr. Emanuel has published papers describing his “Complete Lives System”. This is a system that places a value on the productivity of a citizen which is used to determine if medical care should be extended to that person. The Complete Lives System favors medical care for those aged from about 15 to 55. Anyone younger or older may not get the expensive life saving care they may need. This is in effect, healthcare rationing to cut cost. President Obama says this is not true that everyone will be treated equally. For those that refuse to believe the present Administration will ration healthcare, look at the “Cap & Trade” bill (H.R. 2454). In the Cap & Trade legislation $900 million is allocated to train healthcare workers to handle medical conditions brought about by climate change. $900 million is a lot of taxpayer money to spend and demonstrates the administrations attitude about fellow human beings. Normally people would think this amount of spending for our citizens is commendable. Before you believe that consider the same bill allocates $5.3 billion to help animals!
In New York’s 23rd congressional district former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has endorsed The Republican candidate Deede Scozzafava for the seat vacated by John McHugh who has become Secretary of the Army. Many observers feel Ms. Scozzafava is far too liberal to be considered a true Republican. Ms. Scozzafava is a controversial candidate that supports gay marriage and abortion and also voted for tax increases and supported the Economic Stimulus Package. The result of her views is many conservatives choose not to support her. On October 16th however Speaker Gingrich offered his support. On Monday October 26th Mr. Rick Tyler, a spokesman for Mr. Gingrich, appeared on Fox News’s “Your World” with Neil Cavuto.
In the course of his appearance Mr. Tyler made several interesting comments. Mr. Tyler commended the participants of the several “Tea Parties” around the nation but noted the participants have no voice in the political process. Mr. Tyler noted the Republican Party needs to capture the energy and emotion of the Tea Parties but readily admits he did not know how this would be accomplished. Mr. Tyler also stated that as long as conservatives were voting for candidates other than Republicans the Democrats would remain in control of Congress. Mr. Tyler seemed to be suggesting that conservatives must vote for moderate Republicans to achieve change in Washington D.C…
Mr. Tyler unknowingly displayed the disconnect that exist between the Republican Party and conservative voters. There is a movement in America that is gaining in intensity and may soon become a ground swell of discontent among conservatives. Most conservative voters will not elect a liberal or even a moderate Republican. Mr. Tyler, like most Republicans I am afraid to say, has been unable to gauge the disgust many conservatives feel about the actions of the Republican Party during the past twenty years.
Mr. Tyler’s thinking is actually polar opposite of the conservative movement members thought process. The Republican Party thinks conservatives must vote for Republican candidates to achieve change. Conservatives believe Republicans must vote for conservative candidates to achieve this change. Many conservatives will vote for a third party candidate if the third party candidate is more conservative than the Republican candidate. True conservatives will do this even if the result is a Democrat winning the election. This is the only means the conservative voter has to convince Republican candidates they must be conservative or face rejection at the polls. Some conservatives are willing to go so far as to lose all 535 seats of congress to the Democrats for two years if it will convince the Republicans true conservatism is what is desired and, more importantly, sorely needed in Washington D.C..
In the course of his appearance Mr. Tyler made several interesting comments. Mr. Tyler commended the participants of the several “Tea Parties” around the nation but noted the participants have no voice in the political process. Mr. Tyler noted the Republican Party needs to capture the energy and emotion of the Tea Parties but readily admits he did not know how this would be accomplished. Mr. Tyler also stated that as long as conservatives were voting for candidates other than Republicans the Democrats would remain in control of Congress. Mr. Tyler seemed to be suggesting that conservatives must vote for moderate Republicans to achieve change in Washington D.C…
Mr. Tyler unknowingly displayed the disconnect that exist between the Republican Party and conservative voters. There is a movement in America that is gaining in intensity and may soon become a ground swell of discontent among conservatives. Most conservative voters will not elect a liberal or even a moderate Republican. Mr. Tyler, like most Republicans I am afraid to say, has been unable to gauge the disgust many conservatives feel about the actions of the Republican Party during the past twenty years.
Mr. Tyler’s thinking is actually polar opposite of the conservative movement members thought process. The Republican Party thinks conservatives must vote for Republican candidates to achieve change. Conservatives believe Republicans must vote for conservative candidates to achieve this change. Many conservatives will vote for a third party candidate if the third party candidate is more conservative than the Republican candidate. True conservatives will do this even if the result is a Democrat winning the election. This is the only means the conservative voter has to convince Republican candidates they must be conservative or face rejection at the polls. Some conservatives are willing to go so far as to lose all 535 seats of congress to the Democrats for two years if it will convince the Republicans true conservatism is what is desired and, more importantly, sorely needed in Washington D.C..
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