As I
traveled the country this year and read my email every day, the same
apprehension was expressed by many concerned traditionalists.
“What happened to those so-called “conservative” Republicans and
what’s in store for us now?” As
the election approaches, it’s time for some objective analysis on what
happened to the GOP; the 2006 GOP loss was the inevitable consequence of
multiple self-inflicted shots to their political feet and sets the stage for a
repeat in 2008. Thirteen years ago
the GOP was given the power of the majority they’d been begging for since the
1960’s and the unvarnished truth is they blew it.
Phony conservatives making empty promises, inexcusable pandering, gross
over-spending, corrupt addiction to power and ignoring both the Constitution and
their sworn duties did them in with real conservatives.
When
anyone straddles a fence too long, they eventually get the rail up their crotch
and that’s what happened to the GOP. Trying
to be liked by everyone so they could stay in power indefinitely, the
Republicans promised conservatism but delivered liberalism. Traditional
Americans saw right through it and the GOP paid the ultimate price—they were
deservedly sent to the showers in 2006. And
since they haven’t learned their lesson yet, I suspect the same could be the
case in 2008.
If the
current war played any part in their loss at all, I’d say it was not over
starting it, WMDs notwithstanding, but over adopting a limited approach and not
finishing it quickly. Imposing
politically motivated restraints on soldiers when the enemy has no such
restraints is not a formula for rapid success.
If an international situation honestly requires military action in order
to protect vital national interests or preserve our security, then slam that bug
with a big sledge hammer and come home. Given
a free hand to use the big hammer once they’re deployed, our military is very
capable of smashing any bug.
Will
these Democrat quarterbacks be any better than the sacked GOP starters?
Absolutely not and that’s the worst part of it.
Because of the GOP’s fence games, I hold them responsible for creating
the situation wherein the Democrats even had a chance to get in the game!
Politicians know full well that historically, anytime Americans become
disgusted or disenchanted with incumbents they rightfully throw the bums out.
I wonder if those same Republicans realize just how popular the GOP would
or could have been today had they told the left leaning PC crowd to take a hike
and stuck to authentically traditional principles, values and virtues?
My guess is the 2006 election wouldn’t have been close and 2008 would
only increase that popularity! The vast majority of patriotic Americans love
solid traditionalism just as much as they hate political duplicity.
The
sadder part is yet to come so hold onto your noses, your wallets and your guns.
The GOP’s forsaking of traditionally conservative principles over the
years will make the coming years even more difficult to bear and is now setting
the stage for an even greater Democrat control of Congress and potentially the
White House.
It’s
up to us traditionalists who still care deeply about
How
does that fence rail feel now boys? As
Wyatt said in his opening scene of
I
refuse to sign on to this “Modern Republicanism.”
I’ll follow the example of our founders just as I have in years past.
Party and ideological labels mean nothing to me.
I honor and try to follow the principles of constitutional traditionalism
in the same vane as did our founders. If
that means I’m out of touch with modern political thought, then I am proudly
out of touch. My heart and
conscience is based on the light of truth as I’ve been given the light to see
that truth and I sleep well at night because of it.
Soldier on my friends….
Just
the view from my saddle…
Contact Colonel Dan: coloneldan@bellsouth.net