Category Archives: CAUCUS / CONVENTIONS /PLATFORMS

No More Pablum Instead of a Platform

Given the profound current economic, social, foreign policy problems, outright corruptions being inflicted on Americans, about which Republicans and others of good will have grave concerns, matters for which conservative proposals exist to prevent, alleviate or correct, one might think … Continue reading

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Iowa Precinct Caucus 2022 Draft Resolutions

Here are some resolutions drafted for consideration (or improvement) that readers might want to take to their precinct caucus Monday evening. We would be happy to defend their basic intentions while recognizing they might be improved.  They are numbered only for … Continue reading

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Iowa Republican Caucuses February 7 – Platform Plank Idea Generator

The precinct caucuses, are political party affairs  – each registered political party in caucus states organize and conduct their own caucuses under their own auspices Conservative attendance is crucial to determining party organization, direction and success for conservative candidates and issues If … Continue reading

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Follow-ups to previous posts – EEOC and “A place for Joe”

Three readers write: DB sends this add-on to our comments about the EEOC interpretation of allowable discrimination and mandatory vaccinations: So let’s get this straight. I’m supposed to get a vaccine, developed against my moral standards, that may have complications, … Continue reading

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Newt Healthcare pledge recommendation for Republicans

Newt Gingrich prescription for a pledge from Republicans Reading a bulk e-mail from Newt Gingrich we note that it seems what the Doctor ordered (and needs).  We could perhaps quibble based on need for more detail here and there, but … Continue reading

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Quiz time, Boxer’s witless tweet, RUSSIA TRIED TO HACK ELECTION SYSTEM!!

Larry Elder writing at Townhall posted a piece that should, and we predict will, get a lot of mileage.  We also bet one could find many resolutions that are part of  local state and national Democrat Party platforms, particularly in … Continue reading

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RPI – Completing the minimization of delegates to seat-warmers?

Will State Central Committee claim for itself National Delegate selection, further limiting participation at state conventions to listening to speeches? No surprise, rumored effort spearheaded by committee headed by Judy Davidson Rumor (however sketchy) is that the Republican Party of … Continue reading

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So did Melania plagiarizer or not

Looking at the overnights, the matter of similarities of Melania Trump’s convention speech last night to a convention speech by Michelle Obama supportive of Barack Obama seems to be most of the news about the Republican convention.  Never mind how … Continue reading

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Veritas Critique of 2016 RPI Platform

Republican pabulum of Iowa (RPI)  Platform continues to be reduced in size, relevance, grassroots legitimacy Practical prioritization within sections or topics removed Grassroots continues to be elbowed out in favor of mostly vague platitudes. Conventions turned from convocations where grassroots … Continue reading

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Out of bounds judges — and candidates

The judge, refused to authorize bail which is outrageous as the County Clerk’s  demeanor has been respectful and conscientious in pursuit of her legal case Same Judge Bunning ordered students who opposed homosexuality to be re-educated Kasich no conscientious objection … Continue reading

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