As to comments on the concept of the “Red State Union”, if Freepers think it might have some merit, I would be happy to spend some time on this, and develop a more comprehensive plan- Once done, perhaps some of the more credible Freepers might start a thread- and get more input on a final concept. Jim Robinson had proposed a meeting of FR yesterday, where ideas could be exchanged for the purpose of advancing the conservative cause. Perhaps, this might be one that could be considered.
Red State Union-
Red State Union would be a formal political alliance led by the governors. It wold be a small conservative confederacy within statist America. Each member state would pledge to collective economic and political cooperation in demonstrating how conservative, limited government outperforms statist government— (e.g. Alaska, Okla- versus NY , CA )
If we want conservative government, proving that it’s more effective would be the best evidence. The Red State Union would cooperate to that effect.
Most Important- It can only, at first, be an Economic message. Since, my starting point is that unless power is ripped from Moscow Leviathan on the Potomac, and power returned to 50 sovereign states bound by a Constitution- there will be no chance of advancing a comprehensive conservative agenda. But, if we can unite on one goal–to get power back to the states- and if that goal is accomplished in whole or in significant part– then, we have a fighting chance in each state for social change. The Red State Union would be the foundation.
As I indicated, I would be happy to develop a comprehensive draft “Red State Union Proposal”–then possibly someone can start a thread—get more ideas— refine it- and perhaps put it in a form that Jim Robinson might consider advancing as a FR proposal to the powers that be.
Please PM me—if anyone is in support and thinks I should go forward. Thanks. Humbly submitted, just trying to help. -:)
Most Important- It can only, at first, be an Economic message.
On that note, today’s DJA and the beginning of the Reign of O will begin the statistical notes on the other form of Government that we seem to have acquired by public vote instead of amendment. I’m all for the states rights ideas, but it seems stand on the balls of the various governors who will have them mostly castrated by the power of the blackmailing fed. I person has to start someplace and hopefully it isn’t like a drunk hitting bottom before the course of life maybe changes.