If you closely follow the primary election battle you know the winners of
state primaries receive a number of delegates based on each state's rules.
These delegate "counts" are accumulated through the primary process and
indicate how well the candidates are doing heading to the national conventions.
But, delegates are more than a number, they are the people, active party
members, who earned the right to represent their state at the conventions
and have the responsibility to vote in the nomination process.
However, with all the discussion about delegates, and the 'horse trading'
of their votes at the convention, one important point is overlooked, the
votes in primaries become meaningless as delegates attending do not
represent the electorate, only the party and "influence" peddlers who
direct them to vote for the person of their choosing, not the electorate's
choice in the primaries.
As we are seeing, neither party wants the electorate's nominee, the risk
is too great, for establishment ambitions and governance!
Both rule delegates are not required to vote of any candidate, THEY
decide at the convention! The electorate is been "disenfranchised"
once the conventions begin.
It is the electorate, not the candidate, delegates "represent", no matter
his like or dislike of any candidate. The votes of the electorate should
determine how delegates vote at the conventions.
Unfortunately, the media is not pressing the political parties to ensure
votes in the primaries which determine delegate "counts" should be
more than a meaningless and quickly forgotten score card, discarded
once the conventions begin.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Monday, April 4, 2016
"He's not a Democrat, He's not a Republican"
The popularity of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump has brought a reminder
from party loyalists, a refrain we'll hear as they continue to draw the largest
crowds and remain competitive with broad constituencies.
Sanders serves in the Senate as an Independent and proudly says he is
a Socialist. Trump has been registered as a Democrat in the past and
now is registered as a Republican.
Sanders is running as a Democrat and Trump, a Republican. Both men are
not "traditional" party members, which wasn't a problem for party leadership
until they proved to be serious challengers to each party's nomination. Now
it appears to be a problem!
Party loyalists are quick to claim neither are "authentic" party members,
whatever that means!
First of all, there is no litmus test to join a political party, not even dues
are required. Anyone can register, and "Presto, you're a member".
Party members can differ on issues, but should remain unified unless they
veer far away from the party's platform.
Sanders and Trump are doing their part, they have energized the electorate,
proven non-establish candidates can win and offer the promise govt can do
better than we have seen.
So, next time we hear, "He's not a Democrat, He's not a Republican", consider
this is just what the doctor ordered!
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Is Paul Ryan the Republican Party's "Hillary"?
It wasn't too long ago, in fact it was last Fall, the Republican Party
Congressional leadership approached Paul Ryan to run for Speaker
after John Boehner resigned.
At first Ryan was reluctant, playing hard to get, but in the end he agreed.
We were told his Speaker-ship would be a new beginning, a turning of
the page on cronyism and back room and insider deals.
But, the promises made were quickly forgotten as the very first thing
Ryan did was introduce a budget which should have been passed months
earlier, but deliberately held dormant until the 11th hour.
Ryan said it was "the best they could do" on such short notice, the
claim made every year Congress drags its feet on passing a budget.
Boehner may be gone, but business as usual continues "as usual". More
of the same, overspending today and only promises for tomorrow.
Now there is a new search on, for a Republican Party presidential
nominee as the party concluded of more than a dozen accomplished
candidates none are acceptable, even as the electorate strongly
supports two.
With this impasse between the "people's" choice and the leadership's
desires the call to Paul Ryan comes again.
Apparently, Ryan is the go to guy when the party is in trouble as none
of more than 300 members of Congress only Ryan is being called upon.
Paul Ryan may be the "Golden Boy" in Republican establishment circles,
but his 'press clippings' fall short when he is out of his realm, as he was
when he debated Joe Biden.
Remember, Ryan, the wisest guy when it comes to budgetary matters,
did not fare well when he debated "Old Joe". Ryan is whip smart on
the numbers, and planned to use them to bring down Obama policies.
And it appeared he had Biden on his heels.
Unfortunately for Ryan, Biden had the perfect answer to all Ryan
spouted. Joe dug into the playbook he learned from as a local pol in
Scranton and destroyed Ryan with one word, "Malarkey". That was all it
took. Ryan became speechless as Biden won the debate!
Yet, this is the man the Republican Party wants to grab the brass ring.
Is this any different than what is going on in the Democrat Party where
Hillary already has its brass ring tightly held in her hand!
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Congressional leadership approached Paul Ryan to run for Speaker
after John Boehner resigned.
At first Ryan was reluctant, playing hard to get, but in the end he agreed.
We were told his Speaker-ship would be a new beginning, a turning of
the page on cronyism and back room and insider deals.
But, the promises made were quickly forgotten as the very first thing
Ryan did was introduce a budget which should have been passed months
earlier, but deliberately held dormant until the 11th hour.
Ryan said it was "the best they could do" on such short notice, the
claim made every year Congress drags its feet on passing a budget.
Boehner may be gone, but business as usual continues "as usual". More
of the same, overspending today and only promises for tomorrow.
Now there is a new search on, for a Republican Party presidential
nominee as the party concluded of more than a dozen accomplished
candidates none are acceptable, even as the electorate strongly
supports two.
With this impasse between the "people's" choice and the leadership's
desires the call to Paul Ryan comes again.
Apparently, Ryan is the go to guy when the party is in trouble as none
of more than 300 members of Congress only Ryan is being called upon.
Paul Ryan may be the "Golden Boy" in Republican establishment circles,
but his 'press clippings' fall short when he is out of his realm, as he was
when he debated Joe Biden.
Remember, Ryan, the wisest guy when it comes to budgetary matters,
did not fare well when he debated "Old Joe". Ryan is whip smart on
the numbers, and planned to use them to bring down Obama policies.
And it appeared he had Biden on his heels.
Unfortunately for Ryan, Biden had the perfect answer to all Ryan
spouted. Joe dug into the playbook he learned from as a local pol in
Scranton and destroyed Ryan with one word, "Malarkey". That was all it
took. Ryan became speechless as Biden won the debate!
Yet, this is the man the Republican Party wants to grab the brass ring.
Is this any different than what is going on in the Democrat Party where
Hillary already has its brass ring tightly held in her hand!
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"Why Don't We Do What They Do?"
This was the question I received in response to an email concerning
the battle here in NC over extending restroom privileges to anyone
based on their preference, no matter their gender.
When pondering the answer there is no need to limit this question to
a single issue, viewed in isolation. It can be asked each time an activist
group threatens to boycott when decisions displease them.
Call it the "non-American Way" to dissent.
But, the answer to "why don't we do what they do?", is simple, this
is not who WE are!
Even when in disagreement, we respect the law and even businesses
who make such decisions. We do protest with our phone calls, letters
and most importantly our votes, but we do not seek to damage those
we disagree with.
Conversely, we rally in support of businesses threatened by boycotts
when we are in agreement.
This occurred here in NC a couple of years back when the CEO of
Chick-Fil-A made a statement he believed gay marriage was wrong.
Social media rallied people to boycott Chick-Fil-A. Protesters showed
up but so did we! We went to Chick-Fil-A in record numbers to support
the right of one man to offer his opinion.
This is the true "American Way".
This is "who we are", its too bad all Americans don't follow our example!
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Sunday, April 3, 2016
Unmasking the charlatans true intentions
You gotta hand it to the "Left", they never lack in their ability to re-brand when their intentions
fail to gain desired support.
fail to gain desired support.
We saw it when "Liberals"rebranded themselves as "Progressives", "Justice" was not enough,
only "Social Justice" would do, "Global Warming" failure gave rise to "Climate Change",
"illegal immigrants" were insulting to those who came here as "undocumented", and most
recently, "Black Power' giving birth to "Black Lives Matter".
And from time to time the Left even introduces a brand new concern, "White Privilege" to
identify the reason so many "people of color" remain "disenfranchised".
identify the reason so many "people of color" remain "disenfranchised".
Even the Federal govt. got into the act when OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Admin.
re-branded "gender" to "gender identity" in its official regulations.
re-branded "gender" to "gender identity" in its official regulations.
Gender identity is defined as a personal conception of oneself as male or female.This concept is
intimately related to concept of gender role, defined as outward manifestations of
personality that reflect the gender identity.
intimately related to concept of gender role, defined as outward manifestations of
personality that reflect the gender identity.
Such decisions is so typical of governing bodies, which prefer to accept the most foolish concepts
rather than dismiss them as they should, a delusional abnormality requiring psychiatric help.
rather than dismiss them as they should, a delusional abnormality requiring psychiatric help.
I doubt OSHA met medical professionals before creating a "gender identity" category to accommodate
people who need much more than an "accommodation"!
people who need much more than an "accommodation"!
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Friday, April 1, 2016
Reports of our death has been greatly exaggerated!
As a rule of thumb, when you hear the same line without evidence, its probably wrong.
I bring this up as the "line" we are hearing from the media has been the Republican Party
is on its last leg and will soon be dead. This is what the political tea leave readers
are trying to sell us.
Don't believe it!
The party IS alive, although it is not well. But, the party was not well last year, or for the last two decades. Party leadership lost its bearings years ago, being driven on a course set by donors and benefactors, not the 55 million registered Republicans.
But, that has all changed. This unusual, for lack of a better word, presidential campaign has given life to the nominating process unseen since Reagan defeated the 1980 GOP establishment, although without social media no one saw how Reagan won the battle.
But, today, everyone sees it. And its not just Trump, its also Cruz, and also the 'against
the political grain' view on issues such as free trade, border security, US role in NATO
and the UN, even streamlining and closing some Federal agencies.
The Establishment will have none of this, yet "THIS" is what the primary voters are clamoring for, and they may get it!
The Republican Party has life and vitality thanks to knock down and drag out primary battles. More people are voting for Republican candidate, and the big money back establishment candidates are now gone.
The status quo leadership and influence peddlers may be dying but not party. It is not
dying anytime soon, the electorate will not let it happen.
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I bring this up as the "line" we are hearing from the media has been the Republican Party
is on its last leg and will soon be dead. This is what the political tea leave readers
are trying to sell us.
Don't believe it!
The party IS alive, although it is not well. But, the party was not well last year, or for the last two decades. Party leadership lost its bearings years ago, being driven on a course set by donors and benefactors, not the 55 million registered Republicans.
But, that has all changed. This unusual, for lack of a better word, presidential campaign has given life to the nominating process unseen since Reagan defeated the 1980 GOP establishment, although without social media no one saw how Reagan won the battle.
But, today, everyone sees it. And its not just Trump, its also Cruz, and also the 'against
the political grain' view on issues such as free trade, border security, US role in NATO
and the UN, even streamlining and closing some Federal agencies.
The Establishment will have none of this, yet "THIS" is what the primary voters are clamoring for, and they may get it!
The Republican Party has life and vitality thanks to knock down and drag out primary battles. More people are voting for Republican candidate, and the big money back establishment candidates are now gone.
The status quo leadership and influence peddlers may be dying but not party. It is not
dying anytime soon, the electorate will not let it happen.
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North Carolina boycott, what it really means!
Its been two weeks and the tally is getting larger, the latest "war" on North
Carolina is moving ahead full throttle.
From the public sector San Francisco, New York, Connecticut and several cities
have said govt. personnel would not be allowed to attend any events in North
Carolina, while in the private sector the list of corporations has grown in leaps
and bounds, now totally over one hundred, some which may boycott doing
business in the state as well!
Unless you've been asleep under a rock you already know, the state invalided
a Charlotte ordinance allowing transgenders to use the restroom facilities of
their choosing without regard for others or the cost of compliance on businesses.
There is much that can be said about this decision, merits can be found on both
sides of the discussion.
But the most important matter has been given no attention; the decision by cities,
states and businesses to not respect legal decisions made be states.
Cities, states and corporations that boycott lawful decisions of governing bodies
undermine one of the most cherished elements of our country, the independent
sovereignty each state has.
North Carolina did nothing out of its legal authority, yet critics seem to imply it did.
If you are not aware this is not the first time in recent years North Carolina has
been under fire. The most memorable was the"audacity" of the state to require
a photo ID to vote, a decision which made national news, attacked from many
quarters and several law suits. The law was upheld, elections held without the
voter suppression warned about.
In 1973 California legalized marijuana and there were no boycotts, others states
respected California's right.
But, a lot can happen in forty years. Now every state can be held to account by those
outside its borders or its legal authority.
Unfortunately, what is happening in North Carolina will be replicated across the country.
States will govern on fear rather than thoughtful consideration. And no one will be the wiser!
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Carolina is moving ahead full throttle.
From the public sector San Francisco, New York, Connecticut and several cities
have said govt. personnel would not be allowed to attend any events in North
Carolina, while in the private sector the list of corporations has grown in leaps
and bounds, now totally over one hundred, some which may boycott doing
business in the state as well!
Unless you've been asleep under a rock you already know, the state invalided
a Charlotte ordinance allowing transgenders to use the restroom facilities of
their choosing without regard for others or the cost of compliance on businesses.
There is much that can be said about this decision, merits can be found on both
sides of the discussion.
But the most important matter has been given no attention; the decision by cities,
states and businesses to not respect legal decisions made be states.
Cities, states and corporations that boycott lawful decisions of governing bodies
undermine one of the most cherished elements of our country, the independent
sovereignty each state has.
North Carolina did nothing out of its legal authority, yet critics seem to imply it did.
If you are not aware this is not the first time in recent years North Carolina has
been under fire. The most memorable was the"audacity" of the state to require
a photo ID to vote, a decision which made national news, attacked from many
quarters and several law suits. The law was upheld, elections held without the
voter suppression warned about.
In 1973 California legalized marijuana and there were no boycotts, others states
respected California's right.
But, a lot can happen in forty years. Now every state can be held to account by those
outside its borders or its legal authority.
Unfortunately, what is happening in North Carolina will be replicated across the country.
States will govern on fear rather than thoughtful consideration. And no one will be the wiser!
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