Who will say "NeoCons Have Hijacked the Republican Party?"

[Blackhatjack]

We need to call out all the NeoCons who have "hijacked" the Republican Party, go straight at them, name names and draw a stark contrast with them on the issues. They are hiding in "sheep's clothing" and know that the only thing that will disrupt their plans is if the truth gets out.

There is no middle ground here, and traditional Republican voters need to know there is a clear choice. They already know that they are unhappy with what this Administration has done, and the fix we are in. At the very least, we should be able to convince these "republican" voters to just not vote at all rather than vote for these faux republican NeoCons.

If we have the courage to stand up to this criminal element, Republicans will rediscover what it meant to be a "Republican" before they took over. Smaller government, less government intrusion, preservation of constitutional rights, etc.

Who will go right at them in the next two election cycles?

[leveymg]

1. This guy should.

[Phredicles]

2. I believe he knows they hijacked him for his big speech to the UN.

[leveymg]

7. He knew it at the time.

Too bad. He might have been the first Black President.

[shadowknows69]

3. I've heard Dems say it

I think even Dean even said something very similar at one point if not that exactly. Trouble is the "liberal" press won't report it or examine it. They just run a clip of the "Dean Scream" and the sheeple go back to sleep.

[oc2002]

4. Lou Dobs has been saying it for years, but MSM is afraid too.

The MSM is controled. It can not call a spade a spade, or make freely any comments or observartions that do not support the corporate masters.

[eccles12]

5. But true Americans who love their nation can work around the MSM

It just take some sacrifice and hard leg work. The grass is still growing among the grassroots. We just need to get out there and water the lawn.

[Blackhatjack]

8. We need a Party Platform Plank that restores media ownershp rules...

...that prohibit consolidation and control of media outlets that was barred by laws on the books in the early 1990s, and we need to restore the "Fairness Doctrine."

We need to have the prospect of a government breakup on the table, and put the MSM on notice that their bias is not only noticed but that it will be dealt with once Dems retake the majority in Congress and the WH. They are not blind to the change in mood in this country, and it might cause them to begin to change their ways before the next election cycle.

[Emit]

6. Blackhatjack

I've been doing some paid canvassing, which means I go door to door to Dems, Repubs, and Non-partisan voters and ask a few questions about the upcoming election. The first three questions specifically relate to the candidates we have running for Senate, Congress and Governor of our state. Another question asks what specific issues voters are concerned with, and there is a long list to choose from.

I walked four hours yesterday, and completed numerous surveys. These voters are so confused and ill-informed. Their list of issues is long -- most are concerned with the Iraq War, gas prices, senior issues, education and health care, from what I've noticed so far. So, when it comes time, though, to ask about which direction they lean toward voting, the majority of Repubs, and a few Dems, and some Non-Partisans lean toward Republicans --

Lean toward Republicans. Some Repubs tell me they still could never, ever vote Dem. Some Dems are so confused they do not know what else to do but vote for the incumbent. Most Non-partisans are really Repubs here where I live.

I'm so frustrated by this. In my job I have to be totally non-partisan, and so I cannot persuade or argue with them. I just have to stand there and input the data. Yesterday, I did engage, however, with an older couple who's list was longer than all others. They were pissed at our Repub Governor here in Nevada for many reasons, they were pissed at the Repubs on a national level for the budget, mishandling of the war, gas prices, Rx prices, you name it. But they wouldn't be caught dead voting for anything other than a Republican. As the man started reminiscing about Barry Goldwater, I encouraged him to read John Dean's latest book, "Conservatives Without Conscience." They guys response? "I'm a Nixon fan, and I have no respect for John Dean." "Really?" I said. Well, if you're a Barry Goldwater fan, then I'd pay respect to him and check out the book." What else could I say? His wife then proceeded to tell me how she's pissed at how the current administration is back in our lives, and we discussed the more Libertarian aspects of their politics. They asked how I was registered, and I declined to answer, but said that I married into a Republican family, and I was familiar with traditional Repub values and concerns. There response: "Well, that's a step in the right direction...." It was all I could do burst out into laughter ... or tears, maybe. WTF?

I assured them my Republican spouse and in-laws do not support this current administration, nor will they support any Republican incumbent this year. "Change..." I said. Get rid of the "Faux-Republicans..."

I think it has been ingrained into them pretty effectively that the Liberal Democrats are to blame for everything, even for the misdeeds of Republicans who hold the purse strings or who are in majority.

Not much can be done to change some of these people's minds, because they are skeptical of liberals, or even of conservatives who are speaking out right now. I didn't try the neo-con approach with these folks. Perhaps next time...

[Blackhatjack]

9. Thanks for the insight, that is why "not voting" may be the best we get

from frustrated Republicans. ANd if even a small number of Republicans refuse to cast a ballot for Republicans, they cannot win in the next election cycle.

I am not advocating that anyone not vote. I am merely pointing out what you found, some of these Republicans have no real representative for them to vote for in their party, and even though they would never vote for a Democrat, it may be a better way of expressing their political will if they choose not to cast a vote for the NeoCon Republican in name only candidate.

[warrens]

10. There are only a handful of neocons

The guilty party is the mainstream Repuke who let them take over. They got tired of playing defense on their racism, elitism, contempt for the poor, incompetency in fiscal matters, etc., and when someone said, we'll win elections, no matter how dirty and fascistic we have to get, they fell in line.

[Blackhatjack]

12. Respectfully disagree, there are many NeoCons most in Repub Party but...

...some are in the Democratic Party as well.

Take a look at PNAC and start your own list. Many .....

[AspenRose]

11. John Dean's trying.

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