Was really not all that exciting. Paul Protic annoounced that he will not seek another term as Chairman, then there were a lot of post-election statements from various factions of the party. Ric James at Hooda Thunk has a very good synopsis of the meeting up (link here). There were a lot of pleas for unity, but also a lot of jabs at various factions.
I am not sure what to make of the next few months until the mass meeting to reconstitute the committee, which is tentaively scheduled for March 15, 2008. It is obvious that the current leadership is sticking around and the upper echelons of the party have no desire to step in and effect immediate change. This gives me no real hope for systemic change in the LCRC. I know far too many disaffected Republicans who will go nowhere near this committee as long as things remain the same.Â
Hopefully the current leadership learned its lesson with the Convention Call fiasco and conducts itself with integrity and fairness in putting together the call and rules for the upcoming mass meeting. I suggest that Suzanne Volpe have absolutely nothing to do with the upcoming mass meeting for starters. All I and many others ever wanted was a fair and level playing field. What has gotten this committee in so much trouble has been the manipulation and decipt of its so-called leaders.Â
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Nov 27th by Loudoun Insider
There were numerous “digs” at this blog, and the “bloggers” as well thruout the evening. I saw several ex-candidates who are anxious to place their problems at the feet of those who were critical (rightly so) of their never-ending disrespect for the common man.
How appropriate that they select the ides of March for their meeting.
BlackOut, I thank you for that comment. I needed something to smile about this morning.
LI’s version of the meeting fell far short from reality. Many elected officials and former candidates spoke on the need for unity and a stoppage of the incessant infighting. Delegate May said it best in preaching the 11th Commandment. Roger Zurn was right on that Democrats are our opponents, not each other. And the repeated line that growth must cease to be a litmus test will hopefully become a reality. Small government conservatism is best led by those carrying the banner of the Republican Party. By empowering Democrats to run the county, we have betrayed those principles because there is nothing small or conservative with the Democrats.
Here’s to hope that a change in the modis operandi of those with differing views can realize that government is best led by Republican majorities.
“Small government conservatism is best led by those carrying the banner of the Republican Party.”
Really? Do you have any data to prove this?
The key there, RWN, is Republican majorities with unassailable integrity. Once the LCRC decides to start following its own rules and be fair and equitable, it will once again become a positive force for change.
I mean, lately… like in the last 20 years?
RWN,
Oh my GOD!
I actually agree with you! But, who shall carry the baner? The narrow minded LCRC or a new leadership opening the LCRC to all Republicans>
Did ED have anything to say?
“Suzanne Volpe, first vice chairman of the committee, said Monday the Republican committee’s reformation is part of the party’s normal operations.
“It is standard that every two years in the even years, we reform,” she said.”
Above is from L2D. Glad to see Volpe is right on top of this “reform”. The last one worked out so well. Sounds like the same ole SOP.
IR – What is so narrow-minded about the LCRC that offends you? Is it the fact they they supported every Republican nominee? The LCRC exists to help elect Republicans to office and advance the agenda of the Republican Party. There were many divergent views from the GOP candidates on the ballot this past November. But the LCRC DID NOT say, “oh you’re not tough enough on illegal immigration so we can’t help you.” What the LCRC did was provide aerial support for every candidate by distributing sample ballots, staffing polls, back to school nights, making phone calls, and even running ads for candidates challenged by pledge-breakers. So I wholly reject your claim of a narrow-minded LCRC.
It is easy to preach party unity, and, indeed, it is sorely needed, but it is far easier said than done. We have to overcome highly divisive issues, growth being at the top of the list. Until we are able to compromise and reach consensus on those key issues, the schism will continue and Loudoun Republicans will continue to lose elections. So the question is, are you ready to compromise on some of those issues for the benefit of the whole?
For the record, I’m not suggesting that anyone should tolerate fraud or corruption for the benefit of the party. My point is just that reasonable people are always capable of reaching a common ground, but that means not always getting your way.
The funny part was that you were actually there last night and came away from the meeting with this pathetic revisionistic version.
Yeah…when Roger and others spoke, they meant that the developer wing needed to sit down and rethink their antics. Dale was especially silent in all of the applause, because most of it was directed at correcting her MO in the last elections.
And when it was offered that some needed help in filling out their financial reports more fully, no names were offered, but Eugene was the first one that came to everybody’s mind.
Unfortunately, I fear that the same old excusion will prevail, and in the National 2008 and County 2011 races, the Republicans will have soundly defeated themselves again, by following blindly behind the sore losers we saw last night..
Common Idiot,
I concur with your analysis. You’re very very close to exactly what needs to occur to get the party out the gate.
I was struck last night as I gazed upon the faces of so many that I’ve known, talked to, and worked with. Taken as a group, and eliminating the particular issues, the group is a great mix, with lots of civility in them…but once the hate-mongers (very very few in attendance)in the group started twisting realities. you could almost see the civility dissappearing before your eyes.
I think that most are aware of the need for change. But when the particulars are laid down in exactly WHAT must change, the one-sided agendas start battling each other.
I was particularly speechless when Tulloch got up and played the “innocence” card. All of a sudden, it was us evil blogger’s fault that he and others lost. I didn’t hear any mention of the fact that he and others had actually participated in questionable actions, or that people and voters have a right to expect ethical and transparent accountability in our elected leaders.
In the end, we never “manufactured” a damned thing to use against these “leaders”. They provided us with all of the material that came forth, not the other way around. If they were asking for us to excuse or to overlook their obvious problems, then they were asking us to compromise our beliefs.
CI – It’s hard to gauge the authenticity of your comments as I do not know how you voted or who you supported for the Board of Supervisors races. But I will tell you when I signed a document pledging my loyalty to the GOP, I meant it. I’ll be honest and say it’s hard for me to trust folks that want party unity and preach the “why can’t everyone just get along” line, but whose past actions are that of promoting the opposition party to power. As the old saying goes, Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.
If compromise needs to be done, it seems like the pledge-breakers need to bend far more than the pledge-holders.
Macho Man
That’s just unbelievable stuff. So – they still are not dealing with reality – but put the blame on others. The candidates that lost – lost because of the bad decisions they made over and over again. Plain and simple. The only part blogs played in this election – is that those bad decisions were discussed. So – they think they should be able to make bad decisions but nobody should bring them to light. I’m afraid that’s not how it works in a intelligent county like this one.
I was hoping there might be some true introspection on their part. Sorry to hear it’s not true.
The Post reports that Protic will not run again. Is he the sacrificial lamb? There has to be a whole lot more change than just him.
Brought to us by the a-numero-uno, glassy-eyed, pledge-frothing, incapable-of-independent-thought(I let the party do that for me), the pledge-will-serve-to-maintain-the-votes-we-need Cheerleader.
It’s been pointed out SEVENTY-FIVE TIMES, RWN…If the Party runs ethical and upstanding candidates…we’re in. When they run CLEARLY corrupted candidates (with NUMEROUS issues pending)I WILL NOT support that kind of idiocy. Bring me good candidates without luggage, and I’ll support ‘em. Otherwise, the 4 years that the party chose to sit this episode out(by selecting and backing losers, while forcing anyone opposed to them out the door)will do some a great deal of good in helping them select WINNERS next time (And I do mean from the Voter’s perspective…not from the developer’s wish list.)
Or…judging by the pitiful excuses I heard last night…possibly not.
Tick Tock…
Yeah…I had hoped there’d be a LOT more introspection.
That would be the first step to actually winning in 2008 AND locally in 2011. RWN is convinced that I don’t want Republicans in the offices. That just ain’t so. I want seven more like Lori Waters! She is fiscally conservative, she’s socially conservative, AND she understands the REAL nuts and bolts of keeping taxes low by not creating the need for $1.3 BIL in new schools that 17,836 homes brings to a county.
Eugene didn’t even honor the low taxes pledge by his very actions over the past four years. He’s shown himself to be a hypocrite on the issue.
Macho Man – Two points, 1) Step outside your box and read what I say instead of adding your own spin to it; and 2) your quickly approaching the gadfly level of annoyance that the LaRouche nuts exert on the corner of Sterling Blvd. and 7 every weekend. If you debate civilly with facts and logic, you might be taken a little more seriously.
As to your comments at #14, I have no idea what you’re getting at as to the “authenticity” of my remarks. Uh, yeah, I wrote them, and my voting record really has absolutely nothing to do with the point I’m making.
Your message, on the other hand, is very disappointing. The minute one side insists that the other must compromise more, there can be no compromise. Guess we can’t count on you as part of the solution, and, in fact, you’ve well demonstrated the problem we face.
CI – I’m curious to know what you think conservatives should compromise in order to facilitate unity. And what it is your side is willing to compromise.
I actually see more agreement here than not.
This really bolis down to a small handful of issues, development being the biggest. That is if everyone is being honest and straight as to their belief in basic conservative principles. If not, then we are wasting time.
Compromise for the sake of compromise is a waste of time and energy. Finding common ground based on shared principles is what is needed.
Half of a stupid idea is still a stupid idea. Leave the stupid ideas for Democrats to ponder and this will be a lot easier.
The Republican party is and will always be a center right party. This is the space in which this party best operates. This is the political spectrum in which our community is best served in that it truly represents where most citizens true beliefs lie.
RWN,
You really don’t get it AT ALL. I’m not on any side. As Macho Man pointed out earlier, I’m not “plugged in,” and so I have no agenda, no allies and no favors owed. Simply put, I’m a lifelong Republican, relatively new to the LCRC and fed up with the insanity.
Since you ask, though, it’s obvious that the priority must be detente on the growth issue.
CI – It’s hard to take Macho man seriously so I didn’t catch that comment. But I will say you triangulate as good as the Clinton’s – first you’re not on any side, then your for slower growth.
I too am a lifelong Republican, but I’m agnostic on growth as I don’t believe that to be a partisan issue. I think reasonable minds can disagree on growth and still be on the same side. What matters to me is electing Republicans that can be good fiscal stewards of the public’s money. Which includes holding the line on spending and especially on taxes. Just watch and see next year’s county budget fight and see how many Democrats want to tighten the belt. I’ve been to this dance before and not one of them will. They’ll use words like shared sacrifice and investment to convince folks the budget and taxes need to go up.
Well as far as I can tell the only new member the Volpe reform group has been able to attract is [redacted]
Now that’s impressive. RWN are the Delgaudio “We Want You Posters” available yet.
Stinky – you obviously aren’t privvy to the membership list because you’re making about as much sense as Nacho Man.
RWN,
[redacted] is defending her actions in other blogs. [redacted] is also bragging about being asked to attend the meeting.
My statement stands, not that I need to defend it for you, the reform group seems to have only attracted the likes of [redacted]
How about them posters, blind follower?
Some words of wisdom for young RWN:
“One should strive for truth, whereas the blind follower is just following along and not struggling to know anything for himself. Since there is hypocrisies in the world, the blind follower is the one on shaky ground. The blind follower has no idea what or who has selfish agendas. The blind follower is not trying to know what is true from his own wisdom and experience and therefore is ripe to be fooled and used.”
Nut Case,(RWN’s new name)
BlackOut is as privy as he wants. If you had an ounce of his intelligence, you’d be a dangerous man/women. Why don’t you poke your head out of the privy (s**thouse) once in a while and smell the roses–it’s actually quite pleasant here in the real world especially now that the DB gang is near gone.
Mr. Nut,
How can you care about electing good fiscal stewards, and at the same time be “neutral on growth”? It doesn’t seem that you’ve thought about this very deeply at all.
That’s what I keep pointing out, and he selectively reads right over.
17,836 homes X 2.2 kids = 39,240 kids in need of 20 schools that cost $1.3BIL
Fiscally conservative?? No.
Get it yet? Probably not.
#24… It’s a regular whack-a-mole session over there.
Stinky, I find it ironic that you give me words of wisdom from someone other than yourself, oh wise one.
http://allphilosophy.com/topic/show/2223
RWN,
Read my post nut case. The words you seem to have taken so seriously, are in quotation, they are not my words. You should read more from that website, but then that might crack your nut and confuse you.
You see RWN, I don’t always think I have all the answers, nor do I follow blindly, I seek out all forms of opinions. Hence, my confidence in the advice I give to you.
RWN,
Like Black Out said, “Read my post nut case.” I didn’t say I was pro-growth or anti-growth. We just need to get past the issue one way or another.
RWN,
Who says the litmus test for a Republican, he or she, to be a Conservative?
What is a Conservative Republican?
What is a Moderate Republican?
What ia s Liberal Republican?
RWN, you always label conservatism as part of being a Republican. Also, noted above, fiscal conservatives would not mortgage the future taxpayer with $1.3B in schools, not including, parks, recreation centers, fire & saftey building plusthe addes peronnel needed to run and manage the additional county services.
Please explain this boards actions as fiscal conservatives?
i do not expect an answer because you never do when faced with reality questions.
*applause for Independent Republican
I’m fascinated by G. Stone’s comment: The Republican party is and will always be a center right party. This is the space in which this party best operates. This is the political spectrum in which our community is best served in that it truly represents where most citizens true beliefs lie.
I think he’s hit (unknowingly) on the problem with the Republican Party. It hasn’t been “center right” since 1994. I would argue that most citizens are center-right fiscally and center-left socially. I’m sure G. Stone disagrees, but perhaps he needs to expand his sphere of acquaintances?
Anyway, the current Republican Party seems to be far-right socially, and, as far as spending is concerned, far-left. You might make a big deal about “tax and spend” Democrats, but you can’t really prefer “borrow and spend” Republicans?
The Repubs need to moderate socially and become more fiscally responsible. Otherwise, one of three things will happen:
(1) More reasonable Republicans will vote Democratic giving Democratic majorities (most likely scenario in the short-term);
(2) The reasonable Republicans will take the reins from the RWN’s and the party will move in the correct directions (most likely scenario over the medium term);
(3) The reasonable Republicans and Democrats, sickened by the ultra-partisanship infecting the country, will form a new party, perhaps the “National” party, and will marginalize the RWN’s and Nancy Pelosi (unlikely, but what I’m personally rooting for).
RWN can always be expected to take the path of least resistance vis a vis the Republican Party – Never question authority and overlook any wrongdoing and hypocrisy in its “leaders”.
Ed.
A visionary to protect our future.
Ed.
It’s funny that I get attacked for being a Republican because I want to see the party succeed, yet ya’ll claim to be Repuplicans but contributed to the party failing to retain it’s majority on the BoS.
IR – if you believe the GOP is anything but a center-right party, I suggest you read the party platform, which was voted and approved by thousands of delegates at the last RNC convention.
It’s funnier yet that you want the party to succeed on the backs of ethics-plagued and stacked decks that promote certain “bad” candidates and overlook others who have their integrity in check. It’s funnier yet that you attack us for not rolling over and letting the deeds go unaddressed.
ADDRESS IR’s REAL QUESTION, not the one you offered by Sanity, and attributed to IR.
Where’s the fiscal reponsibility? Well?
Nacho Man – If any of the board members had questionable integrity, or more specifically, violated the public trust, where are the accusations? where is the indictment? Why is Scott York using public resources for his political campaign? When will he be transparent and fully disclose data in the FOIA requests?
As for the fiscal responsibility question, it will become very obvious in the next few months with Lori and Eugene’s votes vs. that of the Democrats on who are the fiscal stewards of county finances.
Sanity is on to something.
If the Republican Party wants to be the party of the Christian-nanny-state-forget-rule-of-law folks, I’m up for a new party.
National Party doesn’t have a good ring to it.
burke – The GOP is a broad based party united by the common ideals of smaller government, less taxes, fiscal discipline, strong national defense and a values based society. You need to ask yourself, would you rather belong to a party who you find yourself supporting 80% of the time, or one you support 35% of the time?
RWN,
Please answer #24. This is not his first time you have refused to answer questions based on “your” defense of the LCRC position and of the gang of 5 and obvious facts over the past 4 years.
The LCRC, RPV and National Republican Party have run on “conservative” values for 27 years. It has run its course and run true Republicans to Independent status or voting for “Conservative” Democrats.
Many Democrats have run away from the “liberal” stand of the Democratic Party and won even in Republican leaning districts and states. Hell, look at Vriginia from this November and 2006 elections. A lot of Republicans pulled voted for Democrats, now why you ask? Are they bad Republicans…NO! At a national and state level, voters are sick and tired of the Republicans “conservative” preaching and sticking their nose in the bedroom.
Locally, people were just sick and tired of the nut jobs running the LCRC and giving away the land to developers and future tax $. “17,836 homes X 2.2 kids = 39,240 kids in need of 20 schools that cost $1.3BIL” is this fiscal responsibility? You refuse to answer. Since you seem to write a lot protecting the LCRC Executive Committe, go get your answer and let us know?
Please answer #24. I am waiting to see “your” definitions. I need to knwo where I fit.
RWN,
The LCRC and RPV are not broad based.
The LCRC is narrow minded indivduals who do not want others to speak out against their policies of exclusions.
The RPV is setting it self up for failure by not using a primary. Gilmore will not beat Warner.
Before you put out the fear of crossovers voting in a primary. A Democratic Governor supported party registration, hmmm if I am correct a Republican controlled legislature said no.
RWN,
Blind followers are never leaders.
RWN, I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you that I vote for the candidates that I feel fit the needs of the political situation on the ground — whether it’s town, county, state, or national level.
I don’t pledge to parties. My pledge is to the Constitution.
Let’s evaluate your party with your own measuring stick… your Republicans while in power nationally:
Smaller government — nope. In fact the largest expansion since Johnson.
Less taxes — yep, but by borrowing.
Fiscal discipline — Take a bridge to nowhere.
Strong national defense — our military is hurting and China holds our financial ball-sack.
Values based society — My values? Yours? Ed’s? Please.
You can trot out the old 9/11-changed-everything chestnut, but you are probably gearing up for the annual War on Christmas shitstorm, so I don’t want to distract you.
Burke – you’ll probably find a more welcoming community to your views on the Equality Loudoun site, you may want to collaborate with them.
Having read this string I find myself in agreement with RWN on most of what he has to say. It appears to me that he is extending an olive branch and most are using that branch to hit him over the head with it. I agree with him that the party and Loudoun County is fiscally center right and that the Republican Party in its utopian state should be the one representing fiscal restraint. Has that been the case with the local government or with congress. Hell no.
But I do believe that sane people can discuss and debate issues that are pertinent to out times including budget, growth, and methods of handling it. This is what the Republican Party can be come March. Bring your ideas and deabte them. If we all agree that we need to slow down the debt then let’s debate how. If we agree taxes must be kept in check then let’s debate how. Come March, join in and make this a Party that freely debates ideas and welcomes all who share the common ideals that RWN was trying to point out. We can agree to disagree on the road to it. That is how the party must change from present day. But to immediately take a jaundiced view without being part of the solution then you are part of the problem. Make this a better party by participating and electing a new Chairman who will invite new members not bar potential new ones. Sit there and bitch or try to change it. I am continuing to try but the opportunity is coming soon and unless those of like minds get off their duffs the status quo will remain. March is the time to trot out your convictions or it will be apparent it was just for show. Your choice.
“If you debate civilly with facts and logic, you might be taken a little more seriously.” — RWN
Way to walk the talk.
Tired, can you promise I won’t have to sit next to Eugene?
Thank you TOGOB&G.
Burke – if you look at this thread, and many other threads, I’m the attackee, not the attacker, so when I get attacked, I will defend. Attack politics is not my M.O. I rather see a party united than divided, but if those that want to split the party (i.e. Stinky) attack, I must defend.
RWN,
Why do you continue to duck answering obvious and factual questions?
RWN,
Will you vote to accept DPM et el back to the LCRC while at the same time would you vote to for the 11 who were excluded in 2005?
My preference is to include any and all that want to be Republicans. But if you want to be a Republican, that also means you work to help elect Republicans. For those that helped Democrats & Independents in the past but want to be a Republican again, my question is what are they willing to do to help elect a Republican President, Rebublican Senator and a Republican Congressman. If they are willing to unconditionally support the ticket, then I say let them in.
RWN, unfortunately for my productivity, I do look at most of the threads — and I have a pretty good memory.
Yes you do get a fair share of vitriol aimed your way. But you have to admit, you like pushing buttons. And you don’t answer a lot of questions when they are posed. I think people here respect you enough to engage you and debate you — unlike “t”.
To me, you have come to represent a frustrating combination of absolute dedication to party and total lack of introspection.
But I admit, it wouldn’t be the same around here without you.
By the way, I have question that you won’t answer: if, as you say, attack politics is not your M.O. then how do you square that sentiment with your efforts for Eugene Delgaudio this election? Do you see how those kinds of positions undercut your integrity? The party’s integrity?
Burke – Eugene’s gotta do what he’s gotta do to get elected, I do what I gotta do to help defend the party I love. And you gotta admit, Eugene is attacked with vitriol and venom that doesn’t belong in the public square.
Tired – well said
RWN- It is and will remain a conservative party. Republicans are center right, that will not change.
I know I will work hard to keep it where it belongs.
Concerned- I don’t know what Dem party you are talking about but the National party has been hijacked by the wacky left. The DNC is nowhere in site, it is gone.
Those equating the recent loses in LOCO to a repudiation of conservatism are not only wrong but poor political observers. Insisting in a drastic philosophicial realignment based on one elections rejection of those perceived as too cozy with development or developers is foolish.
Some of you need to learn how too seperate the fruit, I see a whole bunch of apples and oranges here.
Tired…..that was spot-on.
Mr. Stone, we agree again.
RWN… first off, answer the question. Secondly, if your new criteria is “help elect a Republican President, Rebublican Senator and a Republican Congressman” I’m as good as IN on this plan. I just refused to support obvious crooks for office locally.
Nut Case,
Let’s revisit your #43 where you explain the GOP by saying it is a ‘party united by the common ideals of smaller government, less taxes, fiscal discipline, strong national defense and a values based society’. The problem is the weight placed on ‘values based society’ ideal. You and others of your ilk have a skewed opinion of the definition and give the my way or highway approach. Come out of the privy and don’t bury you head in the hole–you’re breathing too much methane.
Can’t see – read #49
And as to your attack on a value’s based society, it’s nut our way or the highway. Surely there is common ground to agree on, and if not I can agree to disagree. But my values based society is not that different than the one that LI’s heroess Lori Waters defended as ED of the Eagle Forum.
Eagle Forum and Public Advocate are two very different organizations, RWN. I am very socially conservative, I just dont believe it is my duty to shove those beliefs down other people’s throats. I also believe that public officials should conduct themselves with honor and integrity, something Eugene Delgaudio has never done. Lori Waters did, which is why she won the biggest margin between her and ED.
The LCRC needs to get off the new year on the right footing by working up a fair and defensible call and rules for a mass meeting. Suzanne Volpe, with her performance during the convention call fiasco, should be allowed nowhere near this process.
I’ll be honest, of all the LCRC meetings I’ve been to, I’ve never seen anyone try to shove their beliefs down anyone’s throats.
As for your disqualification of Suzanne Volpe, that makes about as much sense as letting Stinky run the mass meeting. Suzanne is the hardest worker on the committee, by far, and has earned the right to do what she does best. So while you and the posse were working to help elect Democrats, she actually working tirelessly to help elect Republicans. What a novel idea.
I guess you’ve missed the RINO hunting outfits and shout downs.
Volpe’s tireless work produced horrendous results, and much of that bad blood started with the flawed convention call, which she supposedly had pre-approved by John Padgett. There have been far too many instances of deceipt and maniupulation by those currently in power. We’ll see if they make the right decision this time. There will be plenty of eyes on them again.
How do you know Volpe is a tireless worker? Because she promotes herself and gets in front on every matter? She’s always been that way. She isn’t tireless, just tiresome, and loves the sound of her own voice. And to keep herself in front of everyone, she manipulates the process to her own ends, i.e. the Convention Call lie fiasco. She’s been caught in so many mistruths how can anyone believe or trust her? I’m not going to name all the instances, but believe me, they are many. Let’s give her a “well-earned” vacation.
Wow, it’s sure hard to have an inclusive party when you want to exclude leaders who selflessly volunteer of themselves for the advancement of the party.
edmundburkenator preaching on “integrity”
Sweet!
ed, you’re no ED
How amusing, RWN is promoting the same cadre of fools that produced the LOSING SLATE of candidates that were recently sent to the junk yard. Now there’s some intelligence. Hahahaha.
When there is no leadership the sheep freak. Blind followers are not leaders.
Sorry if I hurt your feelings t. You do know how much I enjoy your little speed-bump posts.
“speed-bump posts”?!?
The prose of t is like a fine expensive wine – to be relished.
Oh, you ingrate!
LI,
You defended my postulations so well, that I found no reason to add, not to mention that I was watching ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in the form of the YouTube debates. Huckabee’s star was shining, Fred’s is fading and Mitt and Rudi’s were neutral.
Grapes, that was a good one!
Jose, I simply haven’t worked up a ton of enthusiasm for the national scene yet. I do know that any one of those guys is way better than Hillary. I think even the LCRC could turn out enough votes for the eventual GOP nominee if the Dems are stupid enough to nominate Hillary.
There it is. Props to burkenator for the speedbump analogy.
Stinky, you’re wordsmithing almost reaches Clintonian levels of bull@#$%. I wonder why that is?
He’s gotta do what he’s gotta do, of course. You should know that RWN.
Mr. Nut sez:
“Burke – you’ll probably find a more welcoming community to your views on the Equality Loudoun site, you may want to collaborate with them.”
Right. Because the Constitution is oh-so radical. Oh wait, it is – I guess that’s why there was a “revolution.” We are so very flattered by your horror.
#74… you should probably cut and paste Blackout’s advice into a word doc, frame it, and hang it upon your wall and recite it daily…I mean, if you ever want to see another republican elected from the black sheep squad in Loudoun from this day forward. Lori won handily. Eugene slid past by the hair on his chinny-chin-chin (this time). As the LCRC shrinks to just the members of the Cabal, they’ll likely begin loosing local elections …and much to the chagrin of the RVP, they’ll help put their negative eclusivity out in front of the voters and lose the 2008 elections as well.
Then we’ll have TWO elections to tout as “We told you so”.
How many more must you clowns lose before you change your tune? Even this old Marine learned at an early age if something ain’t workin’ you need to adapt to overcome it.
RWN… you keep following that one (you know who I mean) down her road. THAT’ll get you where you want to go. YEAH, RIGHT.
Telling the Committee she had John Padgett’s blessing on that CALL, when it turned out he’d never seen or heard of it, makes me wonder why she even has a cheerleading squad anymore.
Nacho man, If I’m a clown in this GOP circus of ours, then you’re the firebreather. But I like the circus analogy, because we’re still all under one big tent.
I’m afraid of clowns.
I would say I’m afraid of Rino’s, but Rino hunting season starts in a couple months.
Question is…will you be wearing one of those rediculous safari hats?? If so, they might as well have targets painted on them this year. Whole NEW ballgame, now, brutha…whole NEW ballgame. In years past they just highlighted the 12 year old mentalities in the Committee. This year, they’ll highlight the reasons for the loss.
Roger Zurn and Joe May are correct, and they are seasoned political leaders. We need to take their counsel. Also, the LCRC should undergo a membership drive and boost its numbers, especially the Potomac and Leesburg Districts, which have few members. Getting folks interested, involved and motivated is a good thing — especially with the strong chance of a Clinton Restoration (uggh!). We need a new chairman in the mode of Randy Minchew, who kept the various ideological factions together. Randy is a great leader and motivator and because he works locally, he could devote a lot of time to the job. The LCRC must start funding the candidates it supports, too. It should have blown all its money on the candidates, but overspent on the convention, the call and robo calls. The GOP needs to be a Big Tent, but conservatism is our brand. Conservatism is NOT the fault of this election loss, nor is it the fault of folks who support growth and property rights, or lower taxes and traditional marriage. The problem is an attitude of belligerence and intolerance of members and candidates who don’t tow the ENTIRE party line and then there are efforts to exclude them and marginalize them. The outgoing Supervisors doomed themselves for being belligerent and intolerant of those who opposed them, too. Read the excellent letter in the T-M this week by Paul Feeney, a self-described Republican and friend of Dale Meyers. Unfortunately, the growth issue divides this party, and my hope for the new board is they won’t turn the clock back to 1999-2003, but try to meet the developers and farmers half way and find a win-win situation for all.
Honorable Reid,
I want to hear solutions not rhetoric. What is your (and other contributors to this blog, as well) specific solution to the problem of bringing the party together to form real unity? Hiring a guy like RM is a start.