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Open request To Patriots: MAY I HAVE ANOTHER ZOT?
April 28, 2010 | A Concerned American

Posted on 04/28/2010 12:29:27 PM PDT by openlettertopatriots

An Open Letter To Patriots

I am writing this as an open letter to all that consider themselves a voice for the Conservative / Tea Party Movement or any other political voice in opposition to the current administration in D.C.

More and more average citizens are becoming active in the political process every day. Many, like myself, have never been involved but are very concerned about the direction of our great nation. They turn to many media sources for information and insight on the seemingly endless series of debates over everything from healthcare and immigration reform to jobs and the future of our economy.

These Americans sift through countless hours of commentary from politicians, columnists, talk show hosts and radio personalities in search of one thing... The truth.

This is why I implore those Conservative leaders to listen to these points and take them to heart.

To: Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levine, Neal Boortz, Michael Savage, Glenn Beck, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Herman Cain, Michael Gallagher, Laura Ingraham, Dennis Prager, Fred Thompson, Mike Rosen, Jay Sekulow, G. Gordon Liddy, Janet Parshall, Darrell Ankarlo, Lars Larson, Other Conserative voices -

I understand the passion and emotion, and sometimes frustration, which leads you to do what you do. That passion that leads you to write books and articles and speak to Americans day in and day out trying to expose the atrocities going on in our nations capital. But this passion that drives and motivates can also blur the message and hinder the progress that is being made, driving away those that you are trying so hard to reach.

Every day the left is telling the American public that Conservatives are crazy, racists that use fear to convince the people that Liberals are evil. Then the next time they hear a Conservative talk about how "Obama's goal is to ruin this economy" or "Liberals want to control every aspect of American life" the only thing they can think is that they were right.

No matter how much we believe that these are the goals of the administration, unless we can prove it beyond any doubt, it will only serve to drive away those that have the belief that all humans are inherently good. I have personally had conversations with many good, hard working Americans that share my conservative values but are becoming more and more open to the idea that Liberals might be right. Conservatives are just trying to use fear to gain control.

We need to open the American publics eyes to what is going on in Washington and the way to accomplish this is by educating people to the facts. I am not suggesting we do not voice our opinions. However, we must recognize the line between opinion and fact and always be clear on which side of that line we are speaking from.

The other common occurrence has to do with people that disagree. The most popular method of dealing with people that disagree with Conservative values seems to be to tell them how stupid they are and not let them speak. I believe this too is a product of allowing our passion to get in the way of our sense decency. Instead of treating those that disagree with ridicule and contempt we have got to embrace them. Show them compassion and a genuine concern for the fact that they have strayed so far from the founding principles that have made this nation great.

Obviously time is a concern in most of these instances but the message that is sent to many people that may be "on the fence" is a very important one. The message is that we believe that we're right and you're wrong at that's all there is to it. Let's think for a moment about what would motivate someone that disagrees to call into one of these shows. Do we really think they are calling because they think they can change the hosts beliefs? Not likely. I believe more often the opposite is the truth and deep down the caller may have some doubt about their own beliefs. Why not do everything possible to show that caller that they are wrong about us?

It is my contention that a majority of the Americans that consider themselves "Democrats" are beginning to question the direction that this administration has our nation headed. However, it will take a concerted effort on the part of everyone that considers themselves "Conservative" to bring all Americans together. To show them that this adminstration and their plans will change this nation forever. Help them to understand that once the government grows and takes over the private sector, there is no going back. We will never live like we once did in the USA.

We must show them through compassion that the American dream is still alive, educate them through facts that it is fading fast and appeal to their sense of patriotism that we still have the power to do something about it.

A Concerned American

Anyone wishing to contact me may do so at: openlettertopatriots@yahoo.com


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To: M Kehoe
Nope, it's toast.

5.56mm

41 posted on 04/28/2010 1:36:37 PM PDT by M Kehoe
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To: openlettertopatriots

EW... .EW..., Mr. Cotter ...Mr. Cotter....

I’m IBTZ.


42 posted on 04/28/2010 1:36:55 PM PDT by PhiloBedo (I won't be happy until Jet-A is less than $2.00 a gallon)
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To: OB1kNOb

lol


43 posted on 04/28/2010 1:38:28 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: openlettertopatriots

I am not going to sit down and shut up. This is MY Nation and I can do what ever the HELL I please in regards to directing this Nation as I believe is both right, and the very things that made this Nation great to begin with.

THERE IS NO ROOM ANYMORE FOR YOUR LIBERAL AGENDA. IT IS TOAST. WE WILL RETURN TO POWER, AND WREST FROM GOVERNMENT ITS POWER. WE WILL RETURN IT TO THE PEOPLE WHERE IT BELONGS.

IF YOU DON’T LIKE THAT, THEN GET THE HELL OUT OF MY NATION AND GO LIVE IN THE NATION OF YOUR CHOICE WHERE THEY ALREADY HAVE THE STUPID RUINOUS POLICIES YOU SUPPORT.

GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY.


44 posted on 04/28/2010 1:38:54 PM PDT by Danae (Don't like the Constitution, try living in a country with out one.)
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To: OB1kNOb; Admin Moderator

You too? LOL


45 posted on 04/28/2010 1:40:09 PM PDT by Danae (Don't like the Constitution, try living in a country with out one.)
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To: openlettertopatriots
I have personally had conversations with many good, hard working Americans that share my conservative values but are becoming more and more open to the idea that Liberals might be right. Conservatives are just trying to use fear to gain control.

Unlike the left? Correct?

BWAHAHAHA!!!! IATZ.

46 posted on 04/28/2010 1:42:44 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: openlettertopatriots
A Concerned American.

Tell me when Doctor Breen responds to you.

47 posted on 04/28/2010 1:46:32 PM PDT by Darksheare (Windows Se7en: It's called "seven" for a reason.)
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To: openlettertopatriots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psXLIHyC-MU

I wanna zot her, but she won’t let me.


48 posted on 04/28/2010 1:47:03 PM PDT by tumblindice
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To: 50mm

IATZ!


49 posted on 04/28/2010 1:49:02 PM PDT by darkangel82 (I don't have a superiority complex, I'm just better than you.)
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To: openlettertopatriots
The most popular method of dealing with people that disagree with Conservative values seems to be to tell them how stupid they are

A friend sent me this joke, and I just laughed and lauged!

Little Johnny is not an Obama fan

A teacher asked her 6th grade class how many of them were Obama fans..

Not really knowing what an Obama fan is, but wanting to be liked by the teacher, all the kids raised their hands except for Little Johnny.

The teacher asked Little Johnny why he has decided to be different... again.

Little Johnny said, "Because I'm not an Obama fan."

The teacher asked, "Why aren't you a fan of Obama?" Johnny said, "Because I'm a Republican.."

The teacher asked him why he's a Republican. Little Johnny answered, "Well, my Mom's a Republican and my Dad's a Republican, so I'm a Republican."

Annoyed by this answer, the teacher asked, "If your mom were a moron and your dad were an idiot, what would that make you?"

With a big smile, Little Johnny replied, "That would make me an Obama fan."

50 posted on 04/28/2010 1:49:36 PM PDT by lonevoice (If Fox News is the only outlet reporting it, did it really happen?)
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To: openlettertopatriots

"Ah, you talk like a fag, and your s--t's all retarded."

51 posted on 04/28/2010 1:49:49 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: openlettertopatriots; 50mm
Since "openletteroftreason" bearly was with us, kitteh say bye-bye.

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52 posted on 04/28/2010 1:49:55 PM PDT by dynachrome (Barack Hussein Obama yunikku khinaaziir!)
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To: openlettertopatriots

If you don’t like freedom, go be a dhimmi in Iran.


53 posted on 04/28/2010 1:51:48 PM PDT by Darksheare (Windows Se7en: It's called "seven" for a reason.)
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To: openlettertopatriots


You have made the kitties very angry.
54 posted on 04/28/2010 1:52:18 PM PDT by GonzoGOP (There are millions of paranoid people in the world and they are all out to get me.)
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To: JennysCool
Aren't these usually an opus just before they quit FR?

Go ahead, jump on your sword Brutus... no one is stopping you.

Bye, Bye. Back to Media Matters and your day job for the DNC.

55 posted on 04/28/2010 1:56:23 PM PDT by JSteff (It was ALL about SCOTUS. Most forget about that and HAVE DOOMED us for a generation or more.)
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To: LucyJo
“No, darlin’, I don't think you do understand.”

Forgive him he is at work and high from a couple of bong hits on his break.

56 posted on 04/28/2010 1:59:01 PM PDT by JSteff (It was ALL about SCOTUS. Most forget about that and HAVE DOOMED us for a generation or more.)
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To: openlettertopatriots
The most popular method of dealing with people that disagree with Conservative values seems to be to tell them how stupid they are and not let them speak.

No.


57 posted on 04/28/2010 2:00:50 PM PDT by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the occupation media.)
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To: openlettertopatriots
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58 posted on 04/28/2010 2:08:56 PM PDT by mojitojoe (“Our leaders seek to pit us against one another, and torment us relentlessly."Mark Levin)
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To: MrB

No, I’d say it’s closer to “Your base desires point you towards truth.”


59 posted on 04/28/2010 2:09:14 PM PDT by dangus
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To: openlettertopatriots

60 posted on 04/28/2010 2:09:24 PM PDT by reagan_fanatic (America needs Obama-care like Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask)
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