Is everyone having as much fun as I am, imaging the republican base trying to send a text message?

benny shakar on November 24, 2008 at 4:17 AM

As an IT Executive Program Manager that manages complex Infrastructure and Software implementations of up to $100M, I think I can handle a text message Dick Weed!

Don’t care what you want. Get out now! You are part of the problem not part of the solution! You were part of the group shilling for McCain rather than sounding the alarm during the last debacle! We need fresh ideas from fresh people! You ain’t it! My money stays with me until the Republicans “get it”! They won’t with you!

Regards!

Is everyone having as much fun as I am, imaging the republican base trying to send a text message?

benny shakar on November 24, 2008 at 4:17 AM

…life-long-over-50-Republican here who went over her 1000 txt msg lmt lst mnth.

benny shakar on November 24, 2008 at 4:17 AM

Yeah I can see it now….at $.05 a message….

Enoxo on November 23, 2008 at 7:33 PM

You failed to mention the second question in the quote;
Q: Should people have access to buy assault weapons?

A: Society should draw lines. What do you need an assault weapon for, if you’re going hunting? That’s overkill. But I don’t think that means you go to a total ban for those who want to use gun for skeet shooting or hunting or things like that But what’s the point of passing gun laws if we’re not going to enforce them? If you want to talk about gun control, that’s where you need to start. We’ve got 300 gun laws on the books right now. At the end of the day, it’s about how we enforce the law.

Post the whole quote or not at all, Steele IS a gun grabber.
Steele is a gun grabber according to the ruling of D.C. V Heller as stated in the opinion in III para. 3 and in IV para. 2: “The handgun ban amounts to a
prohibition of an entire class of “arms” that is overwhelmingly
chosen by American society for that lawful purpose.
The prohibition extends, moreover, to the home, where the
need for defense of self, family, and property is most acute.”
An “entire class of arms” ban would also be perfunctory ban on firearms that are protected in the Second Amendment.
Michael Steele seems to think he can decide what firearms are “needed”, or not.

anti-boomer, I thought I knew my greek mythology pretty well, but I had to look that one up! Interesting.

4shoes on November 23, 2008 at 9:09 PM

so, is fama’s modern sister the media? There is something to be said about eschewing criticism and simply stating what we desire to be heard. Jindal does it by way of just sticking to talking points. Palin does the “opposite” directly engaging most questions, relying on her enchanting personality and allure to carry the day. It may work on men. But, women clearly love the charm that accompanies the strength.

First, we need to reconstitute conservatism among the base and let them know we mean business. We won’t get anywhere without reigniting the fire.

Second, the information campaign is important. No more of this “republicans are rich, white racist dudes who beat their women and children.” The left has created this image, and it’s an illusion to villainize conservatism.

Third (but equally important) we need to inspire patriotism. Conservatives truly love America. We need to highlight this and illuminate our founding fathers. Think: Michael Steele standing outside the Jefferson Memorial giving a public service announcement about the responsibilities that come with freedom (like how the AdCouncil does).

Good idea, eh?

Thank you for your note csdeven. Please wish him well and thank him for keeping our keisters safe, to be free and stupid. Thank you, to you and your wife, for raising such good children.

Entelechy on November 23, 2008 at 4:24 PM

Will do.

I think we still need to get together in San Diego for drinks. The next 4 years are going to be a real roller coaster and we’re gonna need some R&R.

Minnesota makes no serious effort to prevent voter fraud. It has been reported that one-quarter of all the votes cast in Hennepin County, the state’s largest, were same-day registrations. In most instances, not only are voters not required to show identification, it is illegal to ask them for it.

I am welcome to suggestions as to specific people scanned, studied and cleared of any RINO germs. About the jive talking it reminds me of the movie “Airplane”…hilarious!

Just don’t expect gimmicks to save the GOP, give deference to the fundamentals, like values. Rumor is a better communicator than text message. We just need to harness the power of the flight of Rumor. I am speaking with a hint of greek mythology by way of reference.

Thank you.

Explain to them all of the jobs that will be created, and all the wealth that will be infused into the economy to get it back on track.

At the same time, promise to defund ALL organizations that get federal money to sue every time anyone wants to drill or mine for our resources.

8. Defund the ACLU – promise the American people that all federal funding to the ACLU ends immediately, as well as Tort Reform Legislation, i.e. “Looser Pays” to stop frivolous law suits.

9. Promise the American people that ALL federal politicians and bureaucrats will have to start paying for their own gas, food, and travel.

10. Promise the American people that pay raises to any politician or bureaucracy has to be by a vote of the American people.

……………… more to follow as I think of them.

Get out and take Danforth, McCain, Ridge and Todd-Whitman with you.

If you want to stay, turn right and forge ahead.

Thanks,
Betty

LEBA, your points about how youth today interact and share information are vital and true. The RNC and its candidates have to communicate in a variety of meaningful ways.

Conservative leaders need to get out in front of the cameras at every opportunity to provide a succinct message on the topics or bills of the day.

sharrukin on November 23, 2008 at 7:11 PM

Thanks!! I just ordered it. Looks great…and I appreciate the constructive help.

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lodge on November 23, 2008 at 2:42 PM

Hey, look at that. You dropped the qualifying statement that came before:

Q: Your views on gun control?
A: My views are pretty much in line with the governor’s. I grew up under some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. You can have all the gun control laws in the country, but if you don’t enforce them, people are going to find a way to protect themselves. We need to recognize that bad people are doing bad things with these weapons. It’s not the law-abiding citizens, it’s not the person who uses it as a hobby.

And also neglected to mention the NRA endorsed him.

Steele isn’t a gun-grabber. Fail.

Step One: Electoral integrity

- no more open primaries (at least on the Pub side)
- voter ID
- all donations traced

paul1149 on November 23, 2008 at 4:46 PM

I believe that the first two items that you list are determined at each state’s level. Work on getting your state government (or the state party organization) to change its rules.

I have never understood the objection to showing photo IDs and registration proof at the polling places. No one is allowed to drive a car without being able to produce a license and an ownership card. Why shouldn’t voting be even more sacrosanct.

Abolish McCain-Feingold. Make all donations transparent and traceable.

Abolish federal funding for organizations that use their offices for partisan politics. Period.

The Numbers don’t lie people, CONSERVATIVES carry the GOP and always will. It’s simple, you CANNOT OUT-LEFT THE LEFT! The numbers don’t lie so the GOP, RNC and Republicans had better learn this QUICKLY!

Just reminding the youth that they need to get the kind of skill or education needed so that they can take care of themselves would be good.

That is how the issue of illegal immigration is played out on the news. That is why so many Republican politicians support temporary workers programs and other policies that some hardliners do not like.

Because while conservatives simply see these issues as a matter of illegal vs legal…a lot of Americans see it as something more personal.

So conservatives need to find a way to make their policies not only relevant, but something that helps rather than hurts. They are losing the PR battle on issues like this, big time.