No, the GOP became dangerous to Americans a long time before 9/11, but I fear that like many I have held my nose and said, "the good outweighs the bad"...and as such, I am admitting that I might have been part of the problem in allowing the GOP to become more a party of big government and spending and government intrusion and all the things conservatism is against.
Perhaps it started when GHWB was nominated for Reagan's VP. But the thing to watch is to see whether the GOP's recent strategy of "talk conservative and act liberal" will be changed after this election--perhaps conservatives no longer will put up with the deceit.
But please explain to me how a conservative's conservative like Rick Santorum, went down to such a resounding defeat? As far I know, Rick stuck to the Repubican and conservative values on every level. And George Soros poured millions of dollars into Pennsylvania and the media routinely blasted this good man, etc. ad nauseum...Doesn't it matter any more if one is principled, faithful, true to his word, etc.?
If it doesn't, then I want to know how we can turn that around? We simply cannot afford to lose men like Rick Santorum and George Allen. These men are not at all in the mold of Arlen Specter who has repeatedly violated the trust of Republican voters in this state throughout his entire tenure. When James Clymer ran against Specter in 2004, I really thought he could have beaten him and sure wish he had.
I would really appreciate some positive direction as to how to turn this mess around. I want to and will make every effort to individually register and educate new voters. I am willing to nurture each voter. Where should I concentrate my energies? I am open to any and all constructive suggestions/ideas; honest I am.
Thank you!!
Nancee