I changed my mind. I'm staying Republican

[torchbearer]

me too, i gave up a position on the louisiana libertarian party of louisiana, but ron has the right idea... we need to take down the matrix from the inside.

 

[nate895]

me too, i gave up a position on the louisiana libertarian party of louisiana, but ron has the right idea... we need to take down the matrix from the inside.

The Louisiana Libertarian Party of Louisiana, is that similar to American Dodgeball Association of America?

 

[torchbearer]

The Louisiana Libertarian Party of Louisiana, is that similar to American Dodgeball Association of America?

oops. ment libertarian party of louisiana.
thats the official title.
i started to call it louisiana libertarian party....well, i did call it that and the other together.

 

[nbhadja]

Take back the Republican Party and then make sure this every political party in this country gets an equal chance to compete.

 

[colecrowe]

But now, because criminals murdered thousands of people on September 11, 2001, many are eager to abandon their Constitutional protections.

Have we become a nation of sniveling cowards? If not, please explain how it is that Congress has either bowed to or exploited this fear to become a gang of lawbreakers?

Yesterday, 68 Senators violated their oaths of office. They voted to pass S. 2248, a new law designed to replace the so-called "Protect America Act." This bill violates the Bill of Rights . . .

* It permits the President to spy on Americans without a warrant.

* It grants retroactive immunity to tele-communications companies that collaborated with the Bush administration in previous warrantless spying, thereby creating an incentive for other companies to engage in similar crimes in the future (only Qwest Communications insisted on warrants).

Will this new, un-constitutional power, prevent future terrorist attacks? Of course not, nothing can do that, just as there is no law or power that could completely stop murders by domestic criminals.

Does this new law create a tyranny? That would be an exaggeration. But what will happen when the next terrorist attack comes?

The sniveling cowards among us, and the lawbreakers in Congress, will then seek still more powers.

At one point will our children call this tyranny? Will there be any turning back?

Yesterday, 19 Democrats, 48 Republicans, and 1 independent voted to violate the Constitution and their oaths of office. Only 28 Democrats, 1 independent, and ZERO Republicans remained true to their oaths. The Republicans were universally bad.

But please notice that the law could not have passed without the vote of the Democrats!

Let this be clear -- neither political party is going to protect our Constitution, unless WE compel them to do it.

All hope is NOT lost. S. 2248 cannot become law unless the House agrees to its provisions. Fortunately, the House version of this bill, while not perfect, is signficantly better. Our best hope, and we must take it, is to tell the House to stick by their version of the bill.

A list of how the Senate voted is pasted below. Criticize your Senator if he or she voted for it. Ask your House member to reject the provisions of S. 2248.


How the Senate voted . . .

[R, SC]     Sen. Lindsey Graham     Abstain       
[R, WY]     Sen. John Barrasso     Aye       
[R, WY]     Sen. Michael Enzi     Aye       
[R, VA]     Sen. John Warner     Aye       
[R, UT]     Sen. Robert Bennett     Aye       
[R, UT]     Sen. Orrin Hatch     Aye       
[R, TX]     Sen. John Cornyn     Aye       
[R, TX]     Sen. Kay Hutchison     Aye       
[R, TN]     Sen. Lamar Alexander     Aye       
[R, TN]     Sen. Bob Corker     Aye       
[R, SD]     Sen. John Thune     Aye       
[R, SC]     Sen. Jim DeMint     Aye       
[R, PA]     Sen. Arlen Specter     Aye       
[R, OR]     Sen. Gordon Smith     Aye       
[R, OK]     Sen. Thomas Coburn     Aye       
[R, OK]     Sen. James Inhofe     Aye       
[R, OH]     Sen. George Voinovich     Aye       
[R, NV]     Sen. John Ensign     Aye       
[R, NM]     Sen. Pete Domenici     Aye       
[R, NH]     Sen. Judd Gregg     Aye       
[R, NH]     Sen. John Sununu     Aye       
[R, NE]     Sen. Charles Hagel     Aye       
[R, NC]     Sen. Richard Burr     Aye       
[R, NC]     Sen. Elizabeth Dole     Aye       
[R, MS-1]     Rep. Roger Wicker     Aye       
[R, MS]     Sen. Thad Cochran     Aye       
[R, MO]     Sen. Christopher Bond     Aye       
[R, MN]     Sen. Norm Coleman     Aye       
[R, ME]     Sen. Susan Collins     Aye       
[R, ME]     Sen. Olympia Snowe     Aye       
[R, LA]     Sen. David Vitter     Aye       
[R, KY]     Sen. Jim Bunning     Aye       
[R, KY]     Sen. Mitch McConnell     Aye       
[R, KS]     Sen. Samuel Brownback     Aye       
[R, KS]     Sen. Pat Roberts     Aye       
[R, IN]     Sen. Richard Lugar     Aye       
[R, ID]     Sen. Larry Craig     Aye       
[R, ID]     Sen. Michael Crapo     Aye       
[R, IA]     Sen. Charles Grassley     Aye       
[R, GA]     Sen. C. Saxby Chambliss     Aye       
[R, GA]     Sen. John Isakson     Aye       
[R, FL]     Sen. Mel Martinez     Aye       
[R, CO]     Sen. Wayne Allard     Aye       
[R, AZ]     Sen. Jon Kyl     Aye       
[R, AZ]     Sen. John McCain     Aye       
[R, AL]     Sen. Jefferson Sessions     Aye       
[R, AL]     Sen. Richard Shelby     Aye       
[R, AK]     Sen. Lisa Murkowski     Aye       
[R, AK]     Sen. Ted Stevens     Aye       
               
[D, NY]     Sen. Hillary Clinton     Abstain       
[D, IL]     Sen. Barack Obama     Abstain       
[D, WV]     Sen. John Rockefeller     Aye       
[D, WI]     Sen. Herbert Kohl     Aye       
[D, VA]     Sen. Jim Webb     Aye       
[D, SD]     Sen. Tim Johnson     Aye       
[D, RI]     Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse     Aye       
[D, PA]     Sen. Robert Casey     Aye       
[D, NE]     Sen. Ben Nelson     Aye       
[D, ND]     Sen. Kent Conrad     Aye       
[D, MT]     Sen. Max Baucus     Aye       
[D, MO]     Sen. Claire McCaskill     Aye       
[D, MD]     Sen. Barbara Mikulski     Aye       
[D, LA]     Sen. Mary Landrieu     Aye       
[D, IN]     Sen. B. Evan Bayh     Aye       
[D, HI]     Sen. Daniel Inouye     Aye       
[D, FL]     Sen. Bill Nelson     Aye       
[D, DE]     Sen. Thomas Carper     Aye       
[D, CO]     Sen. Ken Salazar     Aye       
[D, AR]     Sen. Blanche Lincoln     Aye       
[D, AR]     Sen. Mark Pryor     Aye       
[D, WV]     Sen. Robert Byrd     Nay       
[D, WI]     Sen. Russell Feingold     Nay       
[D, WA]     Sen. Maria Cantwell     Nay       
[D, WA]     Sen. Patty Murray     Nay       
[D, VT]     Sen. Patrick Leahy     Nay       
[D, RI]     Sen. John Reed     Nay       
[D, OR]     Sen. Ron Wyden     Nay       
[D, OH]     Sen. Sherrod Brown     Nay       
[D, NY]     Sen. Charles Schumer     Nay       
[D, NV]     Sen. Harry Reid     Nay       
[D, NM]     Sen. Jeff Bingaman     Nay       
[D, NJ]     Sen. Frank Lautenberg     Nay       
[D, NJ]     Sen. Robert Menendez     Nay       
[D, ND]     Sen. Byron Dorgan     Nay       
[D, MT]     Sen. Jon Tester     Nay       
[D, MN]     Sen. Amy Klobuchar     Nay       
[D, MI]     Sen. Carl Levin     Nay       
[D, MI]     Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow     Nay       
[D, MD]     Sen. Benjamin Cardin     Nay       
[D, MA]     Sen. Edward Kennedy     Nay       
[D, MA]     Sen. John Kerry     Nay       
[D, IL]     Sen. Richard Durbin     Nay       
[D, IA]     Sen. Thomas Harkin     Nay       
[D, HI]     Sen. Daniel Akaka     Nay       
[D, DE]     Sen. Joseph Biden     Nay       
[D, CT]     Sen. Christopher Dodd     Nay       
[D, CA]     Sen. Barbara Boxer     Nay       
[D, CA]     Sen. Dianne Feinstein     Nay       
               
[I, CT]     Sen. Joseph Lieberman     Aye       
[I, VT]     Sen. Bernard Sanders     Nay

 

[grizzums]

I have decided to stay in republican party too, but only because of paul.

It doesn't really mean much though. I will no longer donate any money to the party... I will not put party above country or true conservative principles... At this point I would only vote for a handful of republican candidates and wouldn't hesitate one bit to cast a protest vote for ygr dims if no respectable write in candidate. So, yeah, ill stay in party, but what the hell does that really mean? For me, not much. I'm a delegate for paul and will cast votes in favor of changing part platform, beyond that, ill remain an independent thinker that does not toe the current republican party line one ioda.

 

[mczerone]

Take back the Republican Party and then make sure this every political party in this country gets an equal chance to compete.

No - make sure that every candidate gets equal treatment, and that a voluntary association with a 'party' organization serves to share resources among like-minded candidates and identify candidates' values, the money to run said organization comes from the candidates' campaign funds, not from the government or voters at large.

Political parties can serve a useful purpose, but they over-stepped those bounds by about 1820.

This is part of an amendment I would like see passed. Along with an abolishment of term-limits, and a change from a party primary presidential election system to a rank and runoff system. A whole election law overhaul, is needed, really.

 

[nate895]

No - make sure that every candidate gets equal treatment, and that a voluntary association with a 'party' organization serves to share resources among like-minded candidates and identify candidates' values, the money to run said organization comes from the candidates' campaign funds, not from the government or voters at large.

Political parties can serve a useful purpose, but they over-stepped those bounds by about 1820.

This is part of an amendment I would like see passed. Along with an abolishment of term-limits, and a change from a party primary presidential election system to a rank and runoff system. A whole election law overhaul, is needed, really.

If you're looking to avoid Primaries, move to Louisiana, they have run offs when someone doesn't get 50% of the vote.

 

[Fields]

Agreed. I was considering becoming a Libertarian after my primary, but I've decided that I will begin running for Republican offices. For starters, I am going to become a Precinct Committeeman.

+1

 

[cazeringue]

Hey Ya!

After long thought I've decided that the best way for me to help bring back my country is to remain a Republican and start working myself into the system where I can change it. Third parties will never stand a chance here. WE must repair the system from within.

Great! What I think is even more important is being involved locally. It really doesn't matter what party you are in if you Speak, Breathe, Live and Become Ambassadors of the U.S. Consitution.

 

[ronpaulhawaii]

+2008

 

[jrich4rpaul]

After long thought I've decided that the best way for me to help bring back my country is to remain a Republican and start working myself into the system where I can change it. Third parties will never stand a chance here. WE must repair the system from within.

Welcome to the Revolution! Good to see you understand the message.

 

[kill the banks]

it is the only logical solution in the system

kill the banks

 

[sandersondavis]

I'm changing my registration back to Libertarian tomorrow. I will continue to support Dr. Ron Paul and his message.

I just can't abide the McCain bandwagon and there is no way in hell I'll vote for that little Napoleon.

 

[jrich4rpaul]

I'm changing my registration back to Libertarian tomorrow. I will continue to support Dr. Ron Paul and his message.

I just can't abide the McCain bandwagon and there is no way in hell I'll vote for that little Napoleon.

Just because you're registered Republican doesn't mean you support McCain

 

[Revolution9]

Agreed. I was considering becoming a Libertarian after my primary, but I've decided that I will begin running for Republican offices. For starters, I am going to become a Precinct Committeeman.

Great.. if yer gonna play chess no sense introducing a third set of board pieces.. The game won't go anywhere with the third set as they fall outside of the boards rules.

best regards
Randy

 

[axiomata]

After long thought I've decided that the best way for me to help bring back my country is to remain a Republican and start working myself into the system where I can change it. Third parties will never stand a chance here. WE must repair the system from within.

Flip flopper.

Just kidding;

When the GOP loses this election, they will be searching for new ideas and new leaders, a void which we will gladly fill.

 

[nayjevin]

I changed my mind. I'm staying Republican

excellent!

the bulk of our movement will be with you, i'm sure.

 

[Mordan]

After long thought I've decided that the best way for me to help bring back my country is to remain a Republican and start working myself into the system where I can change it. Third parties will never stand a chance here. WE must repair the system from within.

how do you make sure the power you will grab in the future won't corrupt you? How will you follow Ron Paul's notion about Power?

 

[expatinireland]

I could never be a Republican but in name only for voting purposes.

As a fiscal conservative I had at one time felt that the Republican party would be the natural place for me. That feeling was squashed once I actually got involved with the party. I quickly realised that I was and always would be an outsider in this seemingly theocratic organisation overwhelmingly dominated by wear it on your sleeve Christians.

If a group coalesces from this movement intent on starting a new party that is where I will head. This is not to say however that I won't support individuals running for office as Ron Paul Republicans or Democrats.