Conservative Common Man

I received an envelope in the mail today with the red words “FINAL NOTICE” on the front. I was surprised to see that this envelope came from the Republican National Committee. Apparently I have not sent them my membership sustaining dues which would allow me the honor of calling myself a Republican in 2008.

How could I have neglected to financially support the organization that champions the values I hold so dear? The simple answer is that I certainly would renew my membership if the RNC was at all concerned with values. The RNC appears to be solely concerned with winning elections (and even that much is questionable.)

The RNC broadcasts its message that it does not need conservatives or their values, unless of course said conservatives will abandon their values and support the RNC. According to the notice I received “the Democrats have taken in $100 million more than the Republicans so far.” This statement is truly unfortunate. Although it is not quite as unfortunate as the fact that the line between Republican and Democrat is so blurred that it would be difficult differentiate between them. As evidence of this blurrin, I offer you John McAmnesty, the man who will be the Republican nominee and amazingly enough showed interest in being John Kerry’s running mate in 04!

Where was the RNC when McCain, Kennedy, and the rest wanted to back door amnesty for illegals last Spring? If memory serves, they were calling concerned citizens racist.

Maybe it isn’t such an honor to be able to refer to myself as a Republican in 2008. Even though I will likely succumb to the high pressure tactics of RNC supporters and cast my vote for the wrong candidate (McAmnesty,) I don’t think I will send the RNC another dime. Surely contributions can be put to better use by giving to individual campaigns and worthwhile charities.

Perhaps conservative values can be nurtured by focused support on conservative candidates and causes. The presidency is lost for the foreseeable future, but instead of giving up we can do something. We can make an effort to know about the people that ask for our contributions and our votes. We can campaign for and support those who share our values. We can raise our objections every time the bloated beast in Washington (or the state capitols for that matter) over step their bounds. We can continuously demand adherence to the Constitution. We can seek out a political party that can provide an alternative to the established powerhouses, and if we find one that espouses our ideals we can help it grow.

I would not ask anyone to support the Democrats nominee and I would not ask anyone to withhold support from the Republican nominee… this year. I would ask that conservatives consider de-funding the RNC. Let them get their donations from the corporations that sell Chinese goods. Let them get their donations from Mexico as payment for their role in maintaining the invasion on our sovereignty. Let them get their donations from Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and other foreign governments that depend on the RNC to put their interests above those of American citizens. Let them get their donations from the entities that work with them to bring about the North American Union.

Let the Republican National Committee know that we will not pay to have our values disregarded!

Trackback URI | Comments RSS