All Blog Posts Tagged 'activism' (35)

Senator Lindsey Graham, R-SC, is Imploding Politically

When Lindsay Graham decided to support cap-and-trade — a position not even some moderate Democrats can stomach — I observed that this was not only bad policy but also bad politics. And sure enough, moves like that and his support for now Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor have spelled trouble for him. This report explains: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s public support is collapsing in South Carolina… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 16, 2009 at 10:50pm — 2 Comments

The Democrat's Great White Whale - Government Controlled Healthcare

They don't get it. I'd say we all are familiar with the story of Captain Ahab's disastrous obsession with Moby Dick. His obsession cost him his life, the life of his crew, & also took away his living while he was alive. For the Democrats, it seems that Government Controlled Healthcare is their Mo… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 14, 2009 at 12:31am — No Comments

Third Party Perils & how the Republican Party can Inoculate Against Them

The NY-23 race is tightening; however, even if the absentees put Hoffman ahead, will it matter? I don't think so, because it's unlikely to put it beyond the "margin of theft." This could have been avoided & 1 less Democrat would have gotten a pass from the leadership to vote no on GC healthcare IF the Republican nominee had been one that Republicans could… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 12, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

All is not happy on the left side of the political aisle

We have these two gems. First, Moveon.org is planning to attack any Democrat who does not toe the line on government controlled healthcare & other statist, government control measures. I hope they do. It's funny that in the race to pass GC healthcare in the house, the stampede was from Democrats begging to be "… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 12, 2009 at 12:15am — 1 Comment

Efforts to Rebuild the Party being noticed on the Other side

I saw this article today from the Democratic Strategist. Say one thing about the Republican minority -- they've shown readiness to embrace new technology in an effort to claw their way back to power that is occasionally something to envy. Their newest effort is WhipCast -- a BlackBerry application th… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 3, 2009 at 1:04am — No Comments

Rubber Meets the Road - Time to be Active! Phone for Doug Hoffman

H/T to Cold Warrior for this one. It's time to put activism into practice & get on the phones to get out the vote for Doug Hoffman in NY-23. A win here will be huge for the quality of candidate to come for 2010. Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 1, 2009 at 10:47pm — No Comments

The power of one courageous voice

Janet Allquist, 68, said she has always been faithful about voting but was never active in politics — until six months ago. That’s when she had an epiphany and decided to leave John, her husband of 48 years, for life on the road as a political activist. Luckily for John, a retired Marine Corps pilot, she didn’t go far. Instead, she launched a one-woman protest campaign and became what she called “one voice against socialism” at the intersection of Highways K and N in her hometown of O’Fal… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 29, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Is Obama Giving Up on Deeds in Virginia?

From the incomparable Moe Lane: Former Vice President Al Gore will be coming to Virginia on Friday to give a last-minute boost to the Democratic candidate for governor, Creigh Deeds, a party source said. Gore will headline a private fundraiser in McLean at the home of longtime Democratic supporters Al and Claire Dwoskin... Deeds wanted Obama to come there & fire up the troops - Obama ditched him & instead he… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 15, 2009 at 1:52am — 3 Comments

Obama haters, critics, supporters and worshippers. Which are you?

Jack Lewis has a wonderful post on his blog. I'll quote the first one, go there & read the rest. It's very funny, though true. I got this idea when I noticed more and more of a gap between regular Obama supporters and Obama worshippers, especially after he won the Nobel Peace Prize. I’d already noticed a definite gap between those who were merely critical of him and those who really despise… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 14, 2009 at 12:42am — 6 Comments

Needed: Activist Intellectuals (Or Intellectual Activists)

Ben Domenech at the New Ledger has a great article which I believe cuts to the quick of the "intellectual v. activist" debate we've seen lately in the Republican party. The article is a long read; however, it's a very good one. Domenech promotes funding conservative bloggers & o… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 8, 2009 at 9:59pm — No Comments

This Is How We Do It - Awesome Online Political Campaign Case Study.

Thomas Lee of eStampede.com has a great post where he details a successful campaign in which he was involved. Please take a moment to go there & read the post. I'll give you the money quote:… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 3, 2009 at 12:43am — 4 Comments

Excellent Article - "Liberals" just don't get Conservatism

John Podhoretz has a great article on Commentary. He reviews a book written by Sam Tanenhaus, who proclaims the death of conservatism - of course, this was written in February of this year. In this article Podhoretz really lays out how liberals such as Tanenhaus just don't get conservatism. From Tanenhaus, conservatism fails when it tries to do anything except stem the tide of statism.… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on September 22, 2009 at 11:00pm — 5 Comments

Ross Douthat Still Doesn't Get It.

One may read Mr. Douthat's article here. I'm sure he's a nice guy, but he doesn't get it. I don't believe that "just passing something" of a healthcare bill will be a positive. The downward spiral in Obama's poll numbers & the amazing rise in grassroots activism demonstrated by the TEA Parties & the 9-12 rallies is not about a single issue - it's about the cornucopia of statist-le… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on September 14, 2009 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Complacency - Something We MUST Avoid

This is an excellent piece from Mark Levin regarding differences between Obama & Jimmy Carter, as well as differences in the playing field. Conservatives are taking too much solace in the precipitous drop in Barack Obama's approval ratings, and too many of us are overconfident that his administration is merely a replay of the hapless presidency of Jimmy Carter that was easily swept out in a landslide election. … Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on September 3, 2009 at 10:58pm — 4 Comments

Two More Really Good Links Regarding the Push for Government Controlled Health Care

While the bailouts, Cap & Tax, & other horrible proposals from the Democrats in Congress & Obama have served to energize opposition & the conservative base, nothing has gotten the ball rolling & the momentum shifting against the statistization of our country. Michelle Malkin has a great article on the American Indian Health Service, a single payer sys… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on September 3, 2009 at 1:44am — 1 Comment

How to Train Your Elected Representative

Frank J. Fleming of IMAO fame wrote a brilliant article for Pajamas Media. We get angry with politicians a lot. They seem to behave erratically and often work against our interests. At times, it’s like they don’t even hear us. It’s frustrating. They just seem like bad politicians, running around trying to pass laws they haven’t ev… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on September 2, 2009 at 2:00am — 2 Comments

ActiCons

Many of us also frequent RedState, where we've read the great posts from Caleb Howe, also known as Absentee. Caleb details in this article some of the investigative journalism on behalf of conservatism he's done. He has truly used the new media quite well. If you can s… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on August 16, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

More on "The Mob" from Jon Henke

The Mob Revealed! Reports out of Florida indicate that Democrats have decided to do something about the emerging threat of those pesky voters talking back to their bet… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on August 16, 2009 at 12:54am — No Comments

Reid says we're "Evil-Mongers." This is as pitiful as it is perverse

Town hall protesters are "evil-mongers," says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) Reid coined the term in a speech to an energy conference in Las Vegas this week and repeated it in an interview with Politics Daily. Such "evil-mongers" are using "lies, innuendo and… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on August 15, 2009 at 1:13am — 3 Comments

A Roundup of Interesting Articles - Health-Care & More

The White House deal with Big Pharma undermines democracy Obama's agreement with Big Pharma may help healthcare reform pass, but it may also mean higher drug prices for you. Who's really "in bed" with the "evil" pharmaceutical companies? Have you heard Kenneth Gladney's st… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on August 11, 2009 at 2:22am — No Comments