Hi Leo,
I totally agree with everything you said. The controlling faction of the Republican Party has all but destroyed the credibility of anyone associated with the Republican name. However, it’s important to note that I said “controlling factions” of the Party and NOT Republicans in general. Classically speaking, Republicans represented small overseeable government and physical responsibility. They basically believed that government should only inject itself to the point necessary to protect our constitutional rights and individual liberties, allowing us to take care of ourselves. Neo-Cons (Ultra-Libs in the late 80’s) changed all that. This same group of people (and I use that word loosely) have hijacked the Republican name and tarnished the classic ideologies of the Party. I was fortunate enough to be elected by my district to attend the Convention as one of their Delegates. I met some of the coolest and well grounded Republicans at my Caucus. Real red-blooded Republicans. Some were being led around by the nose by a few GOP ass-kissers, but many were just ordinary people that remember what being a good Republican is. I spent an hour and a half (three laps around the room) talking with them. I spent more time asking them questions and feeling out their general mindset and goals for the Party. The good Republicans are out there and equally as important, there is a significant number of Independents out there just waiting to hear a message that is even remotely promising. I can only speak for myself, but I have many Independent friends that I am finally starting to soften. In fact, a very good friend of mine that I had the honor of working with, as a Town Employee, is a Democrat that currently serves as our Secretary. Democrats love their Constitution too. I think Democratic Patriots will have a much more difficult time permeating their Party than the Republican Patriots will have “taking back” the meager remains of what currently exists.
Like I said, I totally agree with everything you said, however I think this is the perfect opportunity to strike with a message that inherently resonates with the people that count….the voters. If you’re a Republican that’s run for office before and you’re hanging around on a site like ours, maybe it’s time you considered running again? Although we’re still in the process of organizing and presenting all the tools of the website, I can assure you we’re quite active on the ground. You should contact your District Coordinator (Pedro Garcia) and meet with him and his group to discus the various meetings and projects you could get in on. I understand your frustration, believe me. I wouldn’t give up on the Party too quickly though. I’m inclined to attack while they’re weakest and make it a calling-card for the Democrats, that should have a few of our people in it by then. Thanks for the post. Your thoughts?
Dave

I'm going to make it a point to meet with you very soon. My hope is that we can convince some of the very small RTC's to become distinct committees for distiinctive projects. I'm very excited for this opportunity to network with the 10 districts!

Laura,
That's great news! I noticed you posted your next RTC meeting...several of us from the area should get together and discus how we can make it perfectly clear to your RTC members that you're the person for the job and to offer their endorsement. Maybe that could be one of the agenda items for our next meeting. Let's get the schedule for all of the relevant RTC meetings and get you some exposure.
Dave