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rpannier Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-02-05 08:40 AM
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2. So are you suggesting we sit idly by and do nothing?
Because if you are...I respectfully disagree. Having voted in the last 7 Presidential elections I've listened to this argument from many people. "We shouldn't make an issue out of ___________ because it could backfire against us."
Well, the Republican Party has never acted in that fashion and it has served them quite well. They have made themselves appear to stand for something, to be willing to be on the wrong side of public opinion, etc -- In other words they have made themselves appear to be a party of principle.
Now whether we agree with their tactics or that they really do stand for something or not is irrelevant. Look at how far they've come in less than 20 years: They control the house, the Senate, most of the governorships, many state houses, etc.
I think it is time to stop worrying about possible negative public reaction and get moving, be aggressive.
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