Comments on: The GOP local movement

By: Mike Sylvester

Mike Sylvester — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:35:46 +0000

Jim said it just about perfectly…

Mike Sylvester

By: An Observation

An Observation — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:22:07 +0000

There may be more than one coup going on here. Is the GOP being snowballed by enthusiam of RINO’? Isn’t it interesting there are several Libertarian, uh I mean Ron Paul, supporters in the precinct filings this year?

The local leader of a large Ron Paul group (Melissa Lineberry) and several Libertarians’ names appear on the filing list. That was a strategy outlined in the Meet-up meetings to overtake the delegate spots to get Ron Paul elected in Indiana in spite of true Republican wishes. They knew that once they got to the state no one would have to make them vote for the people’s choice. They paid their $50, reportedly, and got to call themselves Republicans for a day.

Whose job is it to challenge names? What is the criteria? Does anyone know who the RINO’s are?

By: Jennifer Jeffrey

Jennifer Jeffrey — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:56:14 +0000

I agree, Jim, wholeheartedly. I think over the past few years, thousands of people fell to the wayside not just locally but nationally and believed the GOP left them. They were misguided that change in the party would happen with out them. What happened because of that is the watered-down version of the GOP, ney I say swing to the left, that we have today.

In order to changing the swing back, those same people will need to take their anger and direct it at the proper leadership to tell them they are wrong for embracing the wrong ideals across the country.

Change begins at home.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:37:54 +0000

John, leaving the party isn’t the answer. Every time a conservative gives up his/her seat at the table, so to speak, a psuedo-moderate Transtlation: liberal) slides in to exert influence. While I can empathize with your disillusionment, I would remind you that now is the time to reassert the will of the average guy who is tired of watching all levels of government encroach upon our personal liberties and waste our money in the process. You know, the guy who probably works a blue collar job to support a family, worries about government spending, and wishes government thought more like he does. The GOP in Allen County has become a money-driven social club, sacrificing ideology in the process, and has alienated that average guy for the sake of big donations. Don’t get me wrong, I know that money is necessary to fuel the party’s programs, but I’d much rather get it in little increments from an army of true conservatives than in big chunks from a few self-serving special interests seeking to buy influence. We take back our party the same way we take back our government… one candidate at a time with the guts to run for a precinct committee spot, then one vote at a time… with time and commitment, we can restore the party to its roots. I think the average Joe will come back if we make a place for him.

By: John Doe

John Doe — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:15:32 +0000

After being an active member of the Republican Party for 20 years I’m fed up with the way people are using the party. I’m still confused, is KN a R or a D? After his stunt with Henry, he still is claiming he is a R.
I’m leaving the party and becoming an independent… or maybe I should convert back and forth depending on which gives me the most money.

By: Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:17:15 +0000

This “movement” is not about removing Steve Shine. This movement is about bringing liberty to the people. It is not about bestowing power on any individual or group but granting power to the people. It is time that the GOP got back to its root values of social conservativism and economic conservativism (i.e. limited government). I, for one, will not rest until the people are listened to and faith in God is celebrated.

As for me, give me liberty and God bless all with liberty.

By: david c roach

david c roach — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:33:56 +0000

I think i’ll go to the rescue mission on superior street, and find 140 homeless men, and pay them all $10 to run for ofice- hey- the govt is hiring, all the jobs pay more than 50k( except county council- sorry $8 hr). no requirements needed- breathing and warm will do. OJT, full benefits-PERF, health insurance, vacation. opportunity for advancment.

Or I wonder if its a bunch of disgruntled pro-lifer fanatics, mad at losing, on the rampage with proverbial pitchforks, and torches? set out to burn the heathens, pagans, pariahs, heretics, witches, at the stake?
god help us all if they gain a foothold.
So i guess if the election board will be clogged, everybody should file thursday, at 3pm? or at 8:01 friday? or just have your paperwork pre-filled out( full list of CFA forms available at indiana secretary of states office), and get your time stamp early?

boy- the ridiculous lengths that mitch harper, and company willl go to to keep Roach off the ballot!
by the way- maybe CSI-Fort Wayne? Coroner?
I’ve been studying my CSI tv shows, and gruesome corpses on the internet? nothing like the smell of roadkill to make you lose your lunch! 40 hrs of basic anatomy, physiology, investigation, paperwork- piece of cake! then arrest the sheriff for crimes related to ilegal gambling!
So what will ROACH do? what is he up to? how will he make Harper look like a fool again? stay tuned!
giggle! let the ballot ballet begin!