The problem with our party is that the problems are more widespread than what Erick wrote.
Did anyone see the Rasmussen poll that said that the majority of GOP voters do not believe that they are being represented by their Congressmen? Could that be relative to the COVID relief bill?
A poll of Texas Republicans conducted showed that 32% either strongly or somewhat strongly support the January 6 insurrection.
We are driving moderates out of the party by insisting that they are not a Republican unless they agree with the most narrow definition of what a Republican is. If not, they are called traitors. When a Democrat tells me that I am the nicest Republican she has ever met, I have to wonder how we are presenting ourselves to others.
If we Republicans don't get our act together, then history could repeat itself, and we could be looking at a 20-year Democrat presidential reign like what occurred from 1932-1952.
It is disheartening to realize how many times we have been let down by the people we elected to take care of the needs of our state. It seems that at all levels, most politicians are just trying to get re-elected while not providing any solutions to the problems.
The very root of the social contract, by which governments are justified, is to protect its citizens. Governments - whether GOP, Democrat, socialist, libertarian, whatever - have to govern and protect. Once they stop, they lose their legitimacy.
It seems the Georgia GOP is a microcosm of the national party. Hence, Trump and the populist movement. People are tired of the garbage and now it’s all about what they do and not what they say.
In Georgia, there’s a sizable movie industry whose members keep their Hollywood values while filming/working here. The Governor and state congressional men and women may keep from strongly supporting religious rights issues to placate that industry so they’ll keep filming in Georgia.
I think they should leave in person early voting alone. I have a real problem with mass mail in ballots and harvested ballots. What are the changes they are proposing? I can not believe that real conservatives chose not to vote in the senate runoff no matter what the sideshow going on was....sad.
If you think Georgia is bad, try living in The People's Republic of Washington State. Our local representatives here in Central Washington are all conservative Republicans, as well as our Congressman. But there are not enough of them since the population center is far-left Western Washington.
And, like in Georgia, any real conservative Republican who dared tell the truth about the 2020 election NOT being stolen; and vote their conscience on impeaching the Cult Leading former President for inciting the shameful mob riot on Jan. 6.; is attacked as a "RINO". Or worse.
There is a cost to the conservative soul in this drooling, slobbering, slavish devotion to a Cult (and mob) leader who can easily manipulate what used to be the Party of Reagan, and has now become not much more than a cult of personality.
Amen! Giving you a SO over here! We need to legislate fair and trusted elections so that all citizens retain confidence in the process. That confidence plays out in participation and adherence to following and protecting law-abiding behavior for themselves and others.
It’s not just the Georgia GOP, it’s the GOP in general. They claimed they were powerless in the early Obama years...they needed control of the House. They got that. Then they needed control of the Senate...they got that. They needed the Presidency...and they got that. Then they needed a conservative majority on the Supreme Court...and they got that, too.
And what happened? Nothing, as far as restoration of religious freedom, or any other freedoms steadily being chipped away.
The SCOTUS ruled that a funeral home, a place that relies heavily on the goodwill of religious leaders in the community, should be forced to retain a man who wanted to show up at work in dresses, high heels and earrings...a man known to these religious leaders from working there AS a man for years...and force those same religious leaders to deal with him regarding funeral arrangements for parishioners. Which would have closed that funeral home in record time.
Despite an excellent win/loss record, ADF lost that case, but...if we want to retain any vestige of religious freedom in America, we’re far better off donating to ADF than the GOP.
Georgia politicians sure seem to be very untrustworthy. Georgia politics seem very poor too if this is SOP. Is it the people who live in Georgia or what exactly?
And EE, I thought your point of view was that there was no election fraud? So what difference does it make in this example of how this legislation is disingenuous for the Republicans?
Exactly Erick. We are getting really fed up with the Chamber legislature.
The problem with our party is that the problems are more widespread than what Erick wrote.
Did anyone see the Rasmussen poll that said that the majority of GOP voters do not believe that they are being represented by their Congressmen? Could that be relative to the COVID relief bill?
A poll of Texas Republicans conducted showed that 32% either strongly or somewhat strongly support the January 6 insurrection.
We are driving moderates out of the party by insisting that they are not a Republican unless they agree with the most narrow definition of what a Republican is. If not, they are called traitors. When a Democrat tells me that I am the nicest Republican she has ever met, I have to wonder how we are presenting ourselves to others.
If we Republicans don't get our act together, then history could repeat itself, and we could be looking at a 20-year Democrat presidential reign like what occurred from 1932-1952.
Erick, you were killing it on the radio today. Keep up the great work for Georgia!
It is disheartening to realize how many times we have been let down by the people we elected to take care of the needs of our state. It seems that at all levels, most politicians are just trying to get re-elected while not providing any solutions to the problems.
I hope the people of Georgia can find and vote for senators and representatives who value truth and have courage. What you describe is sickening.
The very root of the social contract, by which governments are justified, is to protect its citizens. Governments - whether GOP, Democrat, socialist, libertarian, whatever - have to govern and protect. Once they stop, they lose their legitimacy.
This is a very sad state of affairs.
It seems the Georgia GOP is a microcosm of the national party. Hence, Trump and the populist movement. People are tired of the garbage and now it’s all about what they do and not what they say.
Erick,
You really nailed it today!
I was “made to care” when certain politicians in the Georgia GOP started dropping the ball on legislation.
In Georgia, there’s a sizable movie industry whose members keep their Hollywood values while filming/working here. The Governor and state congressional men and women may keep from strongly supporting religious rights issues to placate that industry so they’ll keep filming in Georgia.
I think they should leave in person early voting alone. I have a real problem with mass mail in ballots and harvested ballots. What are the changes they are proposing? I can not believe that real conservatives chose not to vote in the senate runoff no matter what the sideshow going on was....sad.
And so goes the country. So sad. Their spines must disappear immediately after taking office.
If you think Georgia is bad, try living in The People's Republic of Washington State. Our local representatives here in Central Washington are all conservative Republicans, as well as our Congressman. But there are not enough of them since the population center is far-left Western Washington.
And, like in Georgia, any real conservative Republican who dared tell the truth about the 2020 election NOT being stolen; and vote their conscience on impeaching the Cult Leading former President for inciting the shameful mob riot on Jan. 6.; is attacked as a "RINO". Or worse.
There is a cost to the conservative soul in this drooling, slobbering, slavish devotion to a Cult (and mob) leader who can easily manipulate what used to be the Party of Reagan, and has now become not much more than a cult of personality.
I've not been a Chamber of Commerce fan for a long time...they give the appearance of being pro-business.
Amen! Giving you a SO over here! We need to legislate fair and trusted elections so that all citizens retain confidence in the process. That confidence plays out in participation and adherence to following and protecting law-abiding behavior for themselves and others.
It’s not just the Georgia GOP, it’s the GOP in general. They claimed they were powerless in the early Obama years...they needed control of the House. They got that. Then they needed control of the Senate...they got that. They needed the Presidency...and they got that. Then they needed a conservative majority on the Supreme Court...and they got that, too.
And what happened? Nothing, as far as restoration of religious freedom, or any other freedoms steadily being chipped away.
The SCOTUS ruled that a funeral home, a place that relies heavily on the goodwill of religious leaders in the community, should be forced to retain a man who wanted to show up at work in dresses, high heels and earrings...a man known to these religious leaders from working there AS a man for years...and force those same religious leaders to deal with him regarding funeral arrangements for parishioners. Which would have closed that funeral home in record time.
Despite an excellent win/loss record, ADF lost that case, but...if we want to retain any vestige of religious freedom in America, we’re far better off donating to ADF than the GOP.
Georgia politicians sure seem to be very untrustworthy. Georgia politics seem very poor too if this is SOP. Is it the people who live in Georgia or what exactly?
And EE, I thought your point of view was that there was no election fraud? So what difference does it make in this example of how this legislation is disingenuous for the Republicans?