DGS49
Diamond Member
Whilst browsing a "free" copy of a certain publication today I happened upon a lengthy essay written by a certain New Zealander, in which he outlines what he believes that the American Republican Party should do, going forward. It was so good and so apropos that it brought tears to my eyes. (Almost).
To summarize:
First, Republicans need to recognize what is happening today. We are past the era of "partisan differences." Today's Democrats are not trying to implement their preferred policies, they are trying to take over the Federal Government BY FORCE, and re-define the country along "Progressive" lines. You don't abolish reasonable election restraints, you don't erase international borders, you don't destroy the only weapon preventing a takeover by a 50+1 "majority. you don't try to add two government-dependent "welfare states, or seriously discuss packing the federal courts, you don't propose giving the vote to 20 or 30 million people who are in the country illegally, unless you intend a complete takeover of the national government.
Republicans cannot continue to pretend that they are in the midst of a normal partisan struggle. It goes beyond that. Wartime tactics are ENTIRELY warranted.
Second, immediately and aggressively restore election integrity in the thirty states that are in Republican control. That means, you register to vote in advance, you either show up with a voter ID card and vote in person on Election Day, or you apply for an Absentee Ballot (if warranted) and you vote absentee. Mail-in voting is bullshit, and voting a month in advance is bullshit. Restore election integrity WHERE POSSIBLE.
Third, CLOSE REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES EVERYWHERE! An "open primary" is INSANITY. Allowing Democrats and "independents" to vote in Republican primaries is insane, and must be stopped in its tracks.
Fourth, create an organization of Free States, which will have conventions and publish political and governing principles, among with will be affirmation of the continuing validity of the Tenth Amendment, and the rejection of Federal over-reach. Some might even tell the Feds to keep their lousy 10% of education funding, and run their own God Damned Schools!
Fifth, form an "America First" popular alliance to fight against Federal initiatives that run counter to America's economic interests.
Sixth, embark on a major effort to boycott and shun the social media giants that are pushing the Leftist line.
Anyway, I've taken a lot of liberties, but you get the idea...
To summarize:
First, Republicans need to recognize what is happening today. We are past the era of "partisan differences." Today's Democrats are not trying to implement their preferred policies, they are trying to take over the Federal Government BY FORCE, and re-define the country along "Progressive" lines. You don't abolish reasonable election restraints, you don't erase international borders, you don't destroy the only weapon preventing a takeover by a 50+1 "majority. you don't try to add two government-dependent "welfare states, or seriously discuss packing the federal courts, you don't propose giving the vote to 20 or 30 million people who are in the country illegally, unless you intend a complete takeover of the national government.
Republicans cannot continue to pretend that they are in the midst of a normal partisan struggle. It goes beyond that. Wartime tactics are ENTIRELY warranted.
Second, immediately and aggressively restore election integrity in the thirty states that are in Republican control. That means, you register to vote in advance, you either show up with a voter ID card and vote in person on Election Day, or you apply for an Absentee Ballot (if warranted) and you vote absentee. Mail-in voting is bullshit, and voting a month in advance is bullshit. Restore election integrity WHERE POSSIBLE.
Third, CLOSE REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES EVERYWHERE! An "open primary" is INSANITY. Allowing Democrats and "independents" to vote in Republican primaries is insane, and must be stopped in its tracks.
Fourth, create an organization of Free States, which will have conventions and publish political and governing principles, among with will be affirmation of the continuing validity of the Tenth Amendment, and the rejection of Federal over-reach. Some might even tell the Feds to keep their lousy 10% of education funding, and run their own God Damned Schools!
Fifth, form an "America First" popular alliance to fight against Federal initiatives that run counter to America's economic interests.
Sixth, embark on a major effort to boycott and shun the social media giants that are pushing the Leftist line.
Anyway, I've taken a lot of liberties, but you get the idea...
A New Zealander’s 9 ‘Starter Steps’ to Save America From Socialism
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