Comments on: Earth to GOP http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/ Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:58:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Justin B. Clark http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2343 Justin B. Clark Sun, 11 May 2008 23:31:39 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2343 Michael: Your feelings are exactly what one would expect in the immediate aftermath of a primary as heated as this one got at times. I'm sure that there are plenty of Republicans in the 4th district who didn't vote for BJ, just as I know that there are many who did not vote for Augustus Cho. However, I firmly believe that all who voted from Cho or Lawson can agree on one thing: BJ Lawson will make a much better Congressman than David Price. If we wish to stand a chance against the Price machine in November we MUST unite as a party behind our nominee. 71% of voters in the Republican primary in the 4th district BJ Lawson as their candidate, and it should now be the goal of all Republicans, and like minded conservatives, to see this great man elected to Congress. Best, Justin B. Clark DCGOP Michael:

Your feelings are exactly what one would expect in the immediate aftermath of a primary as heated as this one got at times. I’m sure that there are plenty of Republicans in the 4th district who didn’t vote for BJ, just as I know that there are many who did not vote for Augustus Cho. However, I firmly believe that all who voted from Cho or Lawson can agree on one thing: BJ Lawson will make a much better Congressman than David Price. If we wish to stand a chance against the Price machine in November we MUST unite as a party behind our nominee. 71% of voters in the Republican primary in the 4th district BJ Lawson as their candidate, and it should now be the goal of all Republicans, and like minded conservatives, to see this great man elected to Congress.

Best,

Justin B. Clark
DCGOP

]]> By: John C. Randolph http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2338 John C. Randolph Sun, 11 May 2008 20:53:49 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2338 Jeremy, You are correct. The Libertarian party, as it happens, began in the 1970's when the Republican party went off into the weeds under Richard Nixon. If Libertarians return to the Republican party, that's a sign of hope for the Republican party and the country. -jcr Jeremy,

You are correct. The Libertarian party, as it happens, began in the 1970’s when the Republican party went off into the weeds under Richard Nixon. If Libertarians return to the Republican party, that’s a sign of hope for the Republican party and the country.

-jcr

]]> By: John C. Randolph http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2336 John C. Randolph Sun, 11 May 2008 20:50:45 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2336 Michael, You are a damned fool. The voters are swarming to the democrats because the country-club republicans have betrayed them. Candidates like BJ are the hope of the Republican party. -jcr Michael,

You are a damned fool. The voters are swarming to the democrats because the country-club republicans have betrayed them. Candidates like BJ are the hope of the Republican party.

-jcr

]]> By: John C. Randolph http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2334 John C. Randolph Sun, 11 May 2008 20:47:39 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2334 BJ, I have a suggestion for a campaign ad, if it can fit in the 30-second format. Consider the question at the end of our national anthem: "Oh Say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave?" The question isn't whether we still fly the flag; obviously we do. The question is whether we are still free, and are we brave enough to demand and defend our freedom? Back when Ron Paul announced his candidacy for president, I wasn't sure. Today, I'm far more hopeful than I have been in a very long time. I think your campaign would do well with a theme of reminding the voters of the principles for which we overthrew our king. Do people want handouts from the federal government, or do they want the government out of their lives? -jcr BJ,

I have a suggestion for a campaign ad, if it can fit in the 30-second format. Consider the question at the end of our national anthem: “Oh Say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave?”

The question isn’t whether we still fly the flag; obviously we do. The question is whether we are still free, and are we brave enough to demand and defend our freedom? Back when Ron Paul announced his candidacy for president, I wasn’t sure. Today, I’m far more hopeful than I have been in a very long time.

I think your campaign would do well with a theme of reminding the voters of the principles for which we overthrew our king. Do people want handouts from the federal government, or do they want the government out of their lives?

-jcr

]]> By: cmitchz http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2321 cmitchz Sun, 11 May 2008 05:16:28 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2321 Congratulations on the win, BJ. Winning in November requires reaching out to all conservatives, including those 'Cho neocons.' I hope the battle wounds from the primary are cast behind us, and that BJ makes sure to emphasize the things that all conservatives value (without betraying his own principles, of course) and that bring the folks out on election day. If fiscal restraint, pro-life, etc. fails, here's the one message that should work on any Republican: "A vote for Lawson is a vote against Pelosi." Congratulations on the win, BJ.

Winning in November requires reaching out to all conservatives, including those ‘Cho neocons.’ I hope the battle wounds from the primary are cast behind us, and that BJ makes sure to emphasize the things that all conservatives value (without betraying his own principles, of course) and that bring the folks out on election day.

If fiscal restraint, pro-life, etc. fails, here’s the one message that should work on any Republican: “A vote for Lawson is a vote against Pelosi.”

]]> By: Greg http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2287 Greg Fri, 09 May 2008 23:17:06 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2287 it's not about any Party. isn't party politics about as truly important in life as Duke vs UNC or UNC vs NCSU? although a lot of us certainly highly enjoy sports and party rivalries and an "us" vs "them" mentality, BJ will work for what truly matters in this election and for our country - a small but effective federal government grounded in the Constitution. that's why this registered democrat plans to vote for Dr Lawson in November. it’s not about any Party. isn’t party politics about as truly important in life as Duke vs UNC or UNC vs NCSU? although a lot of us certainly highly enjoy sports and party rivalries and an “us” vs “them” mentality, BJ will work for what truly matters in this election and for our country - a small but effective federal government grounded in the Constitution. that’s why this registered democrat plans to vote for Dr Lawson in November.

]]> By: Lawson Liberty Fund http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2285 Lawson Liberty Fund Fri, 09 May 2008 22:36:17 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2285 Hello everyone. I'd like to inform all of you that there will be a "Money Bomb" for BJ's campaign. Check out the website and pledge! www.LawsonLibertyFund.com Thanks! Hello everyone. I’d like to inform all of you that there will be a “Money Bomb” for BJ’s campaign. Check out the website and pledge!

http://www.LawsonLibertyFund.com

Thanks!

]]> By: Garland Ragland http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2283 Garland Ragland Fri, 09 May 2008 21:13:58 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2283 I'm pretty disappointed at the many Augustus Cho supporters who are so bitter in the wake of their candidate losing. They may not disagree with everything B.J. stands for, but you'd think they could agree that B.J. is a million times better than David Price. Instead, they still attack B.J., cry rivers, actually encourage people not to give money to their *Republican* nominee and continue to act in a "social club" mentality. Thankfully, only a small minority of local Republicans are doing this and a small portion of the 29% that voted for Augustus Cho. Most have now rallied around us, knowing that the most important thing now is to put our differences aside, focus on what we have in common and beat David Price in November. I applaud these people for being truly loyal to their party, unlike those who continue to attack B.J. even now that he has won the nomination (and overwhelmingly so, I might add). I'm hoping this is just a temporary 'sore loser syndrome' and they'll come around. I'm perfectly willing to work with them going forward to beat David Price in November. That is what is important, and I hope that they will realize this soon and join us. By the way, how great is it that this campaign is so willing to allow criticism to be displayed in clear view? Any other campaign might well just delete a comment like the one Michael made. Michael, that's something you should think about... I’m pretty disappointed at the many Augustus Cho supporters who are so bitter in the wake of their candidate losing. They may not disagree with everything B.J. stands for, but you’d think they could agree that B.J. is a million times better than David Price. Instead, they still attack B.J., cry rivers, actually encourage people not to give money to their *Republican* nominee and continue to act in a “social club” mentality. Thankfully, only a small minority of local Republicans are doing this and a small portion of the 29% that voted for Augustus Cho. Most have now rallied around us, knowing that the most important thing now is to put our differences aside, focus on what we have in common and beat David Price in November. I applaud these people for being truly loyal to their party, unlike those who continue to attack B.J. even now that he has won the nomination (and overwhelmingly so, I might add). I’m hoping this is just a temporary ’sore loser syndrome’ and they’ll come around. I’m perfectly willing to work with them going forward to beat David Price in November. That is what is important, and I hope that they will realize this soon and join us.

By the way, how great is it that this campaign is so willing to allow criticism to be displayed in clear view? Any other campaign might well just delete a comment like the one Michael made. Michael, that’s something you should think about…

]]> By: Bob http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2279 Bob Fri, 09 May 2008 19:44:24 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2279 Michael is typical neocon warmonger who loves government and all that it does. In other words the kind of fellow who would rather rule in hell than serve in heaven. Michael is typical neocon warmonger who loves government and all that it does. In other words the kind of fellow who would rather rule in hell than serve in heaven.

]]> By: Jeremy http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2277 Jeremy Fri, 09 May 2008 19:33:49 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2008/05/07/earth-to-gop/#comment-2277 Michael, you must have no idea what a real Republican is. First of all, this is not isolationism, this is non-interventionism. The Republican party used to be the non-interventionist party. If you don't know this perhaps you aren't a real Republican? Please research senator Robert Taft, who was known as "Mr. Republican". He was a non-interventionist. It's people like you, Michael, fake Republicans, who have been twisting the principles that this party once stood for. Honestly, and I don't care what I sound like now, but you should be ashamed of yourself for lying. Michael, you must have no idea what a real Republican is. First of all, this is not isolationism, this is non-interventionism. The Republican party used to be the non-interventionist party. If you don’t know this perhaps you aren’t a real Republican? Please research senator Robert Taft, who was known as “Mr. Republican”. He was a non-interventionist. It’s people like you, Michael, fake Republicans, who have been twisting the principles that this party once stood for. Honestly, and I don’t care what I sound like now, but you should be ashamed of yourself for lying.

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