M. Steele New GOP Chairman

[heavenlyboy34]

I don't like Michael Steel, but then again I don't like the most other Republicans either. The GOP will probably adopt a lot of good conservative and libertarian rhetoric during the time Obama and the democrats are in office, but even the pretense of such will be abandoned at the drop of a hat once their party gets back in the president's seat. That's my opinion anyway, and I'm sticking with it.

You're correct! You also have plenty of historical backing for your opinion.

 

[Athan]

Can we all agree to abandon the GOP yet?? or do we still have "take over from the inside"

I think we have. For instance I'm a member, do not plan on giving a dime more for membership fees, am going to participate in their little conventions, but they are a carcass now.

We have to work on other more fruitful strategies.

 

[Kalifornia]

You're correct! You also have plenty of historical backing for your opinion.

see: Reagan revolution and Contract with America.

 

[Pauls' Revere]

Why is Dr Paul still with the GOP?

 

[Freedom 4 all]

Wait, is Steele related in any way to notorious black neocon Shelby Steele? I had to read some of his stuff for school and he's a flaming racist against his own people.

 

[Original_Intent]

There are other options.

But the first and second rules say I can't talk about them.

Nice.

 

[gaazn]

Steele is a sign of desperation. For a party that doesn't like affirmative action, this sure looks like affirmative action at its worst.

 

[Pauls' Revere]

Why it hurt

Deep in my psych I was thinking why, why does this sound sooo familar and ring a bell. Why is Steele sooo familar to sooo many...why what the heck is it?

Then it hit me...or rather the news reminded me.

He used to be a FOX News Contributor

No wonder I had to shower.

 

[Matt Collins]

The GOP is hopelessly infested and manipulated by neocons. It's nothing but a front for power. You can't build a strong house if your wood is infested with termites.

How about a Jefferson Party? If we build it will they come?

No, a third party is not a viable option right now. We must change the GOP at our local level. Once we do that the national GOP will begin to change either with us leading them, or they will get voted out. But we must do our part to accomplish this.

 

[BlackTerrel]

Steele is a sign of desperation. For a party that doesn't like affirmative action, this sure looks like affirmative action at its worst.

Looks that way why? Because of how he looks?

 

[Anti Federalist]

Looks that way why? Because of how he looks?

No, rather than have an honest look in the mirror and analyze what the policies that the GOP is pursuing that led to massive defeat, they pick a new "package" with a new "color", but inside, it's the same old same old.

 

[heavenlyboy34]

No, a third party is not a viable option right now. We must change the GOP at our local level. Once we do that the national GOP will begin to change either with us leading them, or they will get voted out. But we must do our part to accomplish this.

"Keep doing what you've always done, and you'll keep getting what you've always gotten".

~proverb

 

[BlackTerrel]

No, rather than have an honest look in the mirror and analyze what the policies that the GOP is pursuing that led to massive defeat, they pick a new "package" with a new "color", but inside, it's the same old same old.

I'm asking how people know he's an "afrirmative action" hire? Meaning that someone else was better qualified but he got the job because he's black apparently.

Based on what evidence is this claim being made? Or is any black who gets a job an affirmative action hire?

 

[Anti Federalist]

I'm asking how people know he's an "afrirmative action" hire? Meaning that someone else was better qualified but he got the job because he's black apparently.

Based on what evidence is this claim being made? Or is any black who gets a job an affirmative action hire?

It's somewhat tongue in cheek, but the implication is that the RNC picked someone with a philosophy that is in complete sync with the philosophy of the past eight years, which has led to utter defeat.

They think it's about race, they figure, what the hell, we'll put a black man out there as the front man, and all will be well: "see how hip and with the times we are at the RNC".

And they'll never address the underlying issues and the philosophy that Steele holds.

Which, strictly from an electioneering standpoint, certainly makes him "less qualified".

Result:

 

[Mesogen]

David Duke also thinks the Michael Steele is a bad pick.

http://www.davidduke.com/general/go...as-chairman-of-the-republican-party_7443.html

To Hell with the Republican Party!

GOP traitors appoint Obama Junior as Chairman of the Republican Party

By David Duke, former Republican member of the House of Representatives in Louisiana, and former Chairman of the Largest Republican District in the state.

The Republican Party leadership, in its latest act of self-immolation appointed Michael Steele, a radical Black racist as the leader of the Party.

Let’s make this abomination in the Republican Party the last major party of White redoubt, as a rallying cry of resistance!

-david duke

 

[pinkmandy]

No, a third party is not a viable option right now. We must change the GOP at our local level. Once we do that the national GOP will begin to change either with us leading them, or they will get voted out. But we must do our part to accomplish this.

Sounds noble but we don't have 15 years and as long as the party itself is comprised of warmongers who think 'terrists', abortion and gays getting married are the 3 big issues and they will come out and vote on those 3 issues without fail we don't stand a chance.

The best we can do is become a voice of dissent but even then we'll be ignored if we aren't on board w/them on those issues. They might like small govt in theory...as long as it doesn't mean they can't wage war or have the govt enforcing laws that tell other people what is/isn't moral.

We're chasing our tails. If we start to 'get ahead', the rules will change again. At least it's keeping the freedom lovers busy, though...

 

[Freedom 4 all]

David Duke also thinks the Michael Steele is a bad pick.

http://www.davidduke.com/general/go...as-chairman-of-the-republican-party_7443.html

I don't like this choice (for political reasons) either, but isn't Duke an enormous racist?

 

[ronpaulhawaii]

"Keep doing what you've always done, and you'll keep getting what you've always gotten".
~proverb

That is a great proverb, but misapplied, most have us have never tried getting involved...

And I have to wonder at those who would have us stop. I see valid frustration being egged into rotten positioning... Right now the GOP is weak and prime for reshaping. That avenue of activism is paying dividends. Why try to undermine those who have chosen that route? For certain TPTB would rather we stop...

And Mesogen - WTF with posting Dukes opinion here Like anyone really cares...

 

[BlackTerrel]

I don't like this choice (for political reasons) either, but isn't Duke an enormous racist?

Hahahaha only if the Grand Dragon Master (or whatever dungeons and dragons level he reached) of the KKK is considered racist. But this pick is almost worth it just to see people like David Duke throw a hissy fit.

Last I heard he was at the Iranian Holocaust Denial Forum. Guess he's back in the US. Why is the Washington Post even giving this idiot a voice

 

[Anti Federalist]

David Duke also thinks the Michael Steele is a bad pick.

http://www.davidduke.com/general/go...as-chairman-of-the-republican-party_7443.html

Well, that knocked the legs out from under my argument.

Thanks.