The Democrats knew they had no chance of impeaching Trump. That wasn’t their goal. They were trying to destroy not only Trump but the entire Republican Party, and chastise everyone who voted for Trump. They wanted to condemn in front of the nation all attempts to discredit the election and hence their puppet-president - Joe Biden.
The entire kangaroo impeachment trial was an absurd blending of unreasonable argument with no evidence. As so-called evidence, the House managers showed outrageously misleading cuts of film and inflammatory footage showing the perpetrators of the intrusion of the Capitol, whom we all agree were wrong and should be dealt with under the law. This did nothing to prove that Trump was the instigator. The only other support of their argument they had were reports from mostly left-winged news outlets.
In his closing argument Trump’s lawyer expressed the outrage we must all feel at the bloated hypocritical theatre presented by the Democrats. He didn’t just speak for Trump. He spoke for us. It wasn’t just Trump on trial. It was us. All of us who supported and voted for a man who did some great things for our country and stood by his promises to us.
There were some who were not outraged. They likely didn’t vote for Trump. They are phony, arrogant politicians who shouldn’t be a part of the Republican Party. We know who they are, I don’t need to repeat the six names. Two will be gone on their own. The others need to go and we need to support any effort to be rid of them from representing the Party.
I am a Republican because …… The nine beliefs are listed on the Charlotte county Republican party webpage. The first one deals with each person’s dignity, freedom, ability, and responsibility must be honored. But the author of this post must not agree with this because they attacked the dignity of fellow Republicans who believe in these nine beliefs but may have differing opinions. And because they do not agree with the authors opinion then they are labeled as phony, arrogant politicians and should not be a part of the Republican party.
ReplyDeleteThat being said let me tell you a little about myself. I grew up on the East coast of Florida. All of my adult life I have been a Republican. My first years I was in the military (retired) and supported Republican candidates with my vote. After leaving active duty I spent most of my time working for a large South Eastern company whose management was strongly supportive of the Republican party. I provided contributions to both the party and individual candidates. 31 of those years were spent in Georgia, so most of my dealing have been with Georgia politics. When I retired, I first moved to Cape Coral and then to Charlotte county. I have been pleased with how Charlotte County government is run and feel that it could be an example for other county governments. They seem to be fiscally responsible and follow for the most parts all of the nine beliefs. I believe that they also follow a tenth belief that the county comes first. That is what is best for the county and its citizens. It that is shown in many of the government offices and projects.
My tenth belief is that what is best for the country and its citizens must come first. Maybe that was because of my time in the military but feel that everyone should feel that way. We must dial down the rhetoric and promote real values and not just promoting sound bites and attacks on those who may not agree with us. Yes, they are American too.
That brings me to my last point. I have witnessed the Republican party change over the years (change can be good). But I have always been a center right Republican and have seen the party moving to a more extreme stance. And based on the Rhetoric and labeling which really does not add a value to any pollical discussion, where do I fit in? I do not agree with many things said in this post (but that does go against the nine beliefs). So, does that mean I am not a Republican?
I like what the author of this post had to say-- especially the last paragraph. I disagree with the reply by vet5252 as reflected below (to include the notion of fiscal responsibility in light of things like the 1% tax, Murdock Village and project after taxpayer project).
ReplyDeleteLet ME also introduce myself: I am a retired Army Warrant Officer. I was an Independent Voter for many years prior to 2020. I voted for Trump starting in 2016. I am associated with a group locally who are diehard Trump supporters and would like to be active in fending off the dangerous excesses of the Democratic Party. Among us we have numerous blogs and websites where we try to promote our position. We believe, as the Koreans might say, that we are in deep Kimchi.
One of the problems we face is the Republican Party itself. The party we feel is dominated by elitist, "establishment" Republicans whose interests diverge from rank-and-file Republicans and non-Democrats (who could vote for the Republican Party). Locally, our elected politicians are financed by Development, Real Estate and Business interests, without whom there is no chance to get elected. Our goals however need not be focused on growth in an era where our basic liberty is due to be extinguished by the domination of a woke-infused Democratic Party. Florida is poised to become a blue state because of the influx of Northern Liberals to the Southeastern and other venues within our state, to include Charlotte County.
It's time to fight and that means a change of paradigm, a realignment of the party away from McConnell and Flake and Romney. Recognize the strength in numbers of a populist Republican Party that welcomes blue-collar voters and Trump Republicans. They are aware now that the old Republican Party did not truly represent or care about them. Do not expect further election loyalty from them sufficient to win-- even if the elections are not fraudulently controlled by the inner-city Democrat Machine. If we become a one-party government, the silver lining in that cloud, for me, is that fly-over America, Red Voters will revolt and we might end up with a Red Nation or Confederation, smaller, more efficient and representative, and freer.
Anyway, members of my group charged me with making contact with the Republican Party locally (to include Desoto) to see about getting involved.
What do you think?
I think Mike needs to remember that those projects (one percent sales tax) were voted in by the voters (and don't forget this is a republican county). The county is making improvements and moving forward (not satisfied with status quo). He is also using those same labels that were and still used by the republican party to describe Democrats. But, then labels are just labels.
DeleteHe has also forgot what he swore to when entering the military. It sounds like he is suggesting sedition and break up of the United States. This is very conflicting.
Hey there, Vet. Couple of things: there are lots of Republicans and patriots out there that don't feel welcomed by the types of Republicans that end up in leadership positions at the local level. Go to one of the monthly COS meetings and talk to some of the folks there if you want to hear about their concerns. The party needs to be open to the new reality of populist Republicans who do not want business as usual.
DeleteFor instance, you bring up the 1percent tax that the voters approved. The county published and sent out taxpayer funded flyers and information about the tax. But, the info was one sided. What if they published an anti tax flyer that talked about lipstick on a pig projects, wasteful spending, Murdock Village Costs and Interest, unnecessary improvements, and need to stay in your spending lane. The Tuxedo and pearls politicians want the county to look like St Armand's key. The history is commissions are concerned with projects and legacy and not quality of life- low taxes, not being fee-ed to death, low traffic and crowding. The county elected elite like rules, rules, rules and fines, fines, fines (it's about generating money).
Next, I certainly did not forget my oath in the military. Did YOU forget about the part that says to protect from "enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC." Why do you think they added domestic? Could it be because they feared that the government would become too big and powerful and deprive us of our liberty (for our own good, of course). Do you think that the failure of the Supreme Court to look at election fraud and the coup by the FBI and DOJ and the war on whiteness does not signify an existential threat to our country and constitution, thereby making the government a deep state Domestic Enemy?"
There are many quotes from respected scholars on how a democracy eats itself from the inside, on how governments accrue power by growing large and that the larger it is, the less connected, efficient, and responsive to the people. Our founders talked about the option to remove ourselves from a government that we deemed oppressive as the right of a people to be free. If you want to read about those arguments, I suggest you read law professor James Buckley's American Secession, or William Miller's TEXIT.
Your turn--
I also do not feel that I fit into the current republican party. Well, I guess since I lived in Cape Coral first, I have witnessed poor local government. Charlotte county is a big improvement. I also do not equate quality of life equals low taxes. But I will say that Charlotte county is a great place to live. I think that the majority of people (based on voting) want to see progress.
DeleteYou do know that domestic was added in 1960 and became effective in 1962, so I am not sure you can draw your conclusion about the government. I am not sure how the supreme court failed? I also have not heard of any coup by the FBI and DOJ or the war on whiteness. What am I missing? I go about my life without and limitations.
Yes, we may be seeing the end of democracy and the United States. And we are doing it to ourselves.