GOP Tea Party Merger

Hew & Cry- No 3^rd Party

The term is actually “hue.” Regardless, there is much shouting- “no third party.” Why do you think the cry went up? Was it because rational people felt the need to quell the impetuous few. Maybe, they felt there wasn’t enough TV time available for a third party. The extra ads might cut down on American Idol and Lost re-runs.

Tomorrow, I will address the Nashville Tea Party Convention and Sarah Palin’s Fox Sunday. Today, let’s focus on the resistance to third parties. Or the formation of a third party to contest for national election seats would be a better summation.

In Missouri, one must choose a ballot for independent, republican or democrat to vote in the primary. Many states allow people to cross party lines which makes the political process more open to independent candidates. In Missouri, it is an uphill battle as an independent, but some libertarians have made it to the statehouse. The restriction to vote by party keeps the DNC and RNC in power. First, we must eliminate party affiliation and voting.

In my opinion, the “gop” and its surrogates Rush, Hannity and now Palin fear the collapse of the Grand Old Party. With a power base in the “gop” why work to destroy their following. Sarah Palin has said, the movement must be from the bottom up. I agree. But not within the “gop.”

Does that mean if we reject the “gop” we must create a third party? Maybe, or maybe not. Can we elect a person who describes themselves by a letter, “r” or “d,” and expect them to listen to us when they arrive in D.C? The first test will be Scott Brown. We know he is a social moderate, but will he hold true to the stance of “fiscal conservative?”

Who elects them “us” or the party? If you ask the party they will take credit. The party also uses the “big stick” when those elected do not vote the party line. We see that repeatedly in the current climate in D.C. But both parties are guilty of influence peddling. Do we want our elected representation influenced or do we want them voting our values.

This brings us to the sticking point– Top Down or Bottom Up government. Sarah Palin rightly described the Tea Party Movement as a Bottom Up mind set. If we allow the absorption by the “gop” the “bottom up party” will be gone. As the following writer points out “compromise” dilutes the process.

An absolutely correct in the observation of political process by Mr. Greenfield. Compromise is the way of politics. We live in a world where shades of grey define our morals. Not mine, but much population of the U.S. cannot find one set of conservative or liberal principles to follow. There are a few who can and do, but the majority no longer advocate traditional conservative politics.

Therefore, we can no longer envision a party of traditional conservative values. It just won’t fly. For one thing the media will not allow it. They are so steeped in the “politically correct” they cannot see traditional. The more liberal of the media will blast any candidate who has even one value with which they do not agree. Our battle is lost before it has begun.

We can however build a grassroots bottom up movement at the state level. Well, in most states we can. Beginning– must focus on state level issues and candidates who believe in limited government. Rand Paul is one who comes to mind. Maybe I should move to Kentucky if he wins.

Anyone who believes this is about party, left or right needs more education. This is about limiting government. All government must be reduced. Most of government needs to be returned to the states where it’s closest to the people.

Read the article, it has some excellent observations. Beware of leaders warning you off of third parties.

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