Potheads Voting. . . Republican?
I've been watching a LOT of political coverage of the G.O.P. blame machine lately and I was really struck by how lost many in the party seem. Sarah Palin's obviously gunning for the nomination in 2012, but I think a lot of other people in the party are using this time to stop and thing about what they want their party to stand for--which I think is a very good indeed. I think successful government almost requires two sides to balance one another out, and I'd like to see the Republican Party take this opportunity to morph into something more positive and lest hateful. I'm tired of them being against everything and would like to see them take on a more responsible role in government. Lower taxes are fine, but smarter spending of the tax dollars would be even better.
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Letter to Republicans
Dear Republicans,
First, stop blaming other people for your losses. Take responsiblity for it and move on. Stop blaming the media, public school indoctrination and ACORN. Own your defeat and use it as a guide in order to avoid the mistakes of the past. Second, stick to true conservative ideals and use them to convince the middle instead of trying to tear down the left with personal attacks. Accept that your opponents are wrong from your perspective but not evil or stupid. Don't use bad behavior from the left as justification for your own bad behavior. Rise above it and win by setting a better example. Third, be honest when your leadership is in the wrong. Don't defend your side when you know in your heart that they have left the path of good government. Demand rather that they act up to standards. Fourth, embrace those who are different from you but may share the ideals that you believe in. Gays, nonbelievers and ethnic peoples could be won over to your side if you are willing to accept them as they are. Make their differences a non-issue and you will draw them in. All Americans deserve a seat at the table. And finally, be more willing to accept the truth at its face. The polls are not all bs. The last two elections I have seen you deny the polls all the way up to the point of huge losses. It didn't help you at all.
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