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ICYMI: Steele admits GOP lost principles since Reagan

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by John L. Rothra

January 5, 2010

Some might say it is about time the GOP Chairman acknowledged this. Here’s the full story:

“GOP Chief: Republicans ‘Screwed Up’ After Reagan”

The first step to fixing any problem is admitting the problem exists. I fear some in Washington and Austin will remain blind, though, to the truth that Steele promotes. Some Republicans would rather find ways to regain or keep their personal power than stand on principles. They would rather be prideful people than people of virtue.

For the rest of the party–those who recognize and admit the failures of the past–the next step to fixing the problem offers a challenge. Step two is to change behavior. As Steele said it, “When elected Republicans vote against Republican principles, the voters must withhold their support — withhold it vigorously and consistently.”

Here’s the question, though: do Republicans have the courage to do this? I ask all Republicans: do you have the courage to be people of principle?

The challenge is issued; the choice is yours.

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    John Folkman,

    You asked, “Is John L. Rothra the only individual who writes commentary for the Gregg County Republican Party?” I’m very glad you did ask, too. Numerous posts have invited others to submit commentary and many have been asked in person; up till now only a couple have taken up the offer and I’m very grateful for them!

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  • http://www.casforsenate.com Andrew “CAS:” Castanuela

    This is very good to hear and I accept the challenge. I have as a candidate had a hard time defining what kind of Republican I was because I am Conservative and realistic. I always considered my self a Reagan Republican but there is no choice when marking your party. The Republican name alone was something that I felt loyal to but at the same time I also experienced how the party drifted away to who we truly are. This is article is good to hear from the national chair but it should never be forgotten that the people are the party and not the politics! I encourage all Texas Republicans, Conservatives, Republican Libertarians to come together and reignite our principles and passion of what honestly defines us, not only as a party but as a nation!

    Respectfully,

    Andrew “CAS” Castanuela
    Candidate for U.S. Senate

  • John J. Folkman

    Is John L. Rothra the only individual who writes commentary for the Gregg County Republican Party? Do not misunderstand me here. I find myself agreeing with most of what he says, when I read his comments. He writes well. No complaints about that. My point is this:

    Are there Republicans in Gregg County NOT named Rothra capable of writing about conservative principles? I never see much in the way of comments in response to these postings. I myself have responded with my comments and received no acknowledgment whatsoever. (Except for the computer-generated email that is created without any human being having had to read anything.)

    How hard is the Gregg County Republican Party attempting to motivate interest from new people? The folks I associate with tend to be conservatives. Many of us are very passionate about our politics. I have found that none of them know anything about a local Republican Party.

    Mr. Rothra is right about one thing for sure: Republicans have lost their way. After the Reagan years, Republicans became “Democrat-lite.” Trying to hard to meet the challenge from the other side to be “nicer,” rather than principled.

    Maybe that is why true conservatives are not excited about the Republican Party. Republicans have failed the conservative movement. At the same time, we are told that we dare not try to go it alone or we’ll split the right, and the left will win. Well, the “establishment” right is virtually indistinguishable from the left anyway. Doesn’t look like we have much to lose.

    John J. Folkman