I was thinking about all the money spent in politics, specifically in campaigns, and Chicago politics and Gov. Rod Blagojevich trying to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat... And I wondered what it would cost me, and like-minded individuals, to buy a politician that would truly represent our best interests. Then my mind wandered a little further... The current system is obviously not working. Rather than donate one more cent to the Republican National Committee, wouldn't it be easier to simply find a truly Conservative person and support them directly?
In the 2008 presidential election, the candidates raised (and probably spent) over $1 billion dollars. That is huge. The sad fact is an honest, Conservative person cannot get elected in the United States of America without lots of money. In the 2000 and 2004 elections the Republicans did a great job, they had excellent workers from the smallest local government elections all the way up.
What happened in 2008? Somehow we were stuck with the biggest, whitest, oldest RHINO the liberal media could find. Conservatives did not WANT John McCain as their candidate, or as their president, and there was no excitement, no groundswell from the bottom up. Also, the donations were down because who wants to throw good money after a bad candidate? Only when Sarah Palin stepped up did the excitement, volunteers, and donations begin to increase. But alas, it was too little, too late. This cannot happen again.
We cannot allow the media, the left, the RINOS in the party, or anyone else... to choose our candidates. So, I'm putting out the want ad now, checking the applicants, and choosing very carefully. As 2008 closes (good riddance politically), and 2009 is born, I am cautiously optimistic.
Wanted: Politician to represent me and others who believe as I do.
Starting Date: 2010 and 2012, depending on position.
Salary: Depending on position.
Experience: Must be willing to start at the bottom and work your way up.
Willingness to work hard, work long, tiring days meeting voters, speaking, walking door-to-door and raising money. Be emotionally, mentally and physically prepared for the challenge.
No personal scandals in history.
Active in your local community.
Knowledge of the United States Constitution and of the US political system.
Leadership experience desirable.
STAND ON ISSUES:
REPUBLICANS IN NAME ONLY (RINOS) need not apply
Fabulous idea, Debbie! Bypass the party system and achieve true representation. Tweeting and stumbling!
Posted by: Betsy | January 01, 2009 at 07:34 AM
I swiped this and put on my blog...
Posted by: Terri@steelmagnolia | December 31, 2008 at 10:54 PM
We'll take a few of those too.
Posted by: MK | December 31, 2008 at 04:25 PM
I'd vote for the Mystical Time Traveler. For a small fee, of course!
Nice thought, Debbie. It shows just how corroded the system has become.
Posted by: A.C. McCloud | December 31, 2008 at 03:57 PM
You have my vote, Debbie!
Posted by: Skunkfeathers | December 31, 2008 at 05:38 AM
Debbie why don't you run? I'd vote for you! :)
Posted by: Layla | December 30, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Great post, Debbie. It was a rough year for the GOP. I'm confident, however, that the Dems will overreach. I also think 2009 will bring good news on the economy. Republicans can start acting right now about the part of fiscal and moral responsibility and of course strength in international affairs.
Have a great new years!
Posted by: Americaneocon | December 30, 2008 at 08:01 PM
It is a shame that there are very few people that can apply for that position.
I'd do it, but who'd vote for me?
Posted by: Mystical Time Traveler | December 30, 2008 at 05:31 PM
It is a shame that there are very few people that can apply for that position.
I'd do it, but who'd vote for me?
Posted by: Mystical Time Traveler | December 30, 2008 at 05:30 PM