[Names Ash Housewares]

I would have preferred a clear message of embracing the core values, rather then more of this failed reaching out to groups that hold the republican party in contempt.
Stand for something. This touchy feely reaching out crap never works out for us. Make NEW conservatives, don’t attempt conversion of those long lost.

Remember people are still hurting from McCain and want nothing to do with that failed philosphy anymore.

I am just saying Steele is off to a bad start.
It is not what people want to hear right now.

[jla]

I understand what you mean to convey but are these tactics (of Steele's) effective or not in today's culture?
Sure, we could hang a sign outside that states our core values and if anyone didn't like them they could turn around and leave. Or we could ask them inside, and politely yet firmly EXPLAIN why we believe as we do without being contentious or dictatorial.

I may be going out on a limb here, but I'd think the latter scenario would be the more efficacious one.