Why Rethink the GOP

Why I think we need to Rethink the GOP

For starters, we need less talk and more action in Washington and capitol cities around the U.S.

What I want:

* A party that understands the needs of the average everyday hardworking American including small business people
* Less kickbacks for the high ranking insiders as well as those that work the system
* A government that is tough fiscally but fair
* A nation of doer’s not whiners
* A fair and balanced approach (not to far left and not to far right) to government and politics
* Less lobbyist in Washington seeking corporate handouts
* Term limits
* Citizen activism and involvement
* More support for those that promote self reliance and less for those that take advantage of the systems
* Last but not least least, we all need to get along under one nation

Let’s face it both republicans and democrats could be doing a lot more to assist our great nation. For starters, we can be more civil to each other, promote self reliance in all aspects of American life and also lets promote less waste. Oh, lets curb the oil habit while were at it and invest in America when it comes to energy policies. Energy conservation is not just a fad for Wacko’s its the right thing to do.

A GOP History Lesson:

The term “Grand Old Party” is a traditional nickname for the Republican Party, and the acronym, GOP is a commonly used designation.

Why should we rethink the GOP? I am of the opinion that this party is by and large often misunderstood. As a result, as a group, we suffer from a growing perception problem and that needs to change. For starters, we need to work together to dispel the myth that the vast majority Republican Party members consist of greedy corporate oil baron fat cats that care about nothing but themselves. Nothing could be further than the truth of course and the goal of this site is to dispel some of those common myths and back them with the facts.
This website is also intended to serve as an open letter to Republican Party leaders to express my concerns and why I think that were in a desperate need for a makeover.

But first a few fast facts:

•The Republican Party was first established in opposition expansion of slavery into Kansas.
•When first established the party put forward a progressive vision of modernizing the United States that emphasizing higher education
•Abraham Lincoln was a Republican and he’s credited for many social causes including uniting the nation and freeing the slaves
•President Theodore Roosevelt a Republican was a whose policies eventually led to the creation of the modern U.S. National Park Service
•President Richard Nixon was responsible for establishing the Environmental Protection Agency
•California Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sued the Federal Government and the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the right to set vehicle emission standards higher than the Federal Standard

The reality is that many Republicans are hard working small business people. In fact, millions of working Republicans care a great deal about the success of our country and the health and well being of our fellow citizens as well. Also, many of us are as compassionate as anyone and we care about many issues including global climate change, our insatiable appetite for oil and our environment just to name a few.

Now for that open letter to Republican Party leaders:

Should we be Rethinking the GOP? Yes, I think so and frankly it’s long overdue. I’m also growing tired of the vocal minority in this party influencing the direction of the party. The reality is that they don’t speak for me on every issue. Also and more importantly, this country is more diverse than ever and the Republican Party needs to change with the times.

In short, we need to rethink the GOP for the benefit of the party for both the short and the long term. We can’t succeed as a party if our strategy is one size fits all. If we don’t change the perception, I’m afraid that will grow even less relevant then we are today.

All of that said, I’m not suggesting that the party shudder the core values and principles of promoting less government waste and self reliance. Rather, we should be rethinking the GOP so we can reevaluate our party, improve upon our image and refine our messaging.

At a minimum, we need a strong national PR campaign that can help educate the masses including the younger and better educated Web 2.0 generation as to the rationale of our position so that we can remain politically competitive.

Bill