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To: Howie66

The Whig Party dissolved in the 1850s, and the Republican Party rose at the same time to become a major party.

Other parties in history have gone out of existence, such as the Federalist party, in the early days of American history.

While there have been 2 major parties for most of our history, the 2 parties have not always been today’s Democrats and Republicans.

Could we start a Free Republic Party, dedicated to the conservative principles and values we all hold to? How do we go about doing that, as far as getting on election ballots in various states, so that we would really have an impact?

How do we avoid being slotted as a fringe party, such as Libertarians are? Libertarians are on the ballot in many states, but have only won a handful of lower level elections such as a few state legislative seats.

Points to ponder, as to how to challenge the established two party system we have. The Republicans have disappointed many of us on various issues, but, realistically, it would be a major effort to replace the Republican party.


4 posted on 08/15/2023 7:40:09 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Dilbert San Diego

At this point, almost anything sounds better than the RNC/GOP Cabal.


6 posted on 08/15/2023 7:48:50 AM PDT by Howie66 ("Biden-Fetterman 2024. It's A No Brainer")
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To: Dilbert San Diego
Could we start a Free Republic Party, dedicated to the conservative principles and values we all hold to?

Conservativism, the way you mean it, is dead as a doornail.

Something new is needed.

"When a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security"

11 posted on 08/15/2023 8:12:05 AM PDT by Jim Noble (He who saves the nation breaks no law)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

“How do we avoid being slotted as a fringe party, such as Libertarians are?”

That’s simple. You win.


17 posted on 08/15/2023 8:58:18 AM PDT by Boogieman
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