perhaps we need “all of the above”.
An analysis of the finances of lots of us would likely reveal priorities that would shame our Founders. They pledged all- and some were actually required to pony up in ways the most vocal among us would shrink from. Homes burned. Families imprisoned and impoverished. Hung. They had a good lesson in what it means to pledge life and fortune. We write a check or spend a few hours working for a candidate and tend to think we’ve done our duty.
Visuals have their place and reinforce Beck’s mantra, “We surround them”. The very small percentage of conservatives who are active here can’t get this done alone. Gatherings like 9/12 or the proposed rally this coming August have their place.
We have the necessary recources to do both if we are willing to give of our “fortunes” to the point of real sacrifice.

Its an old story but germane: The chicken and pig who wanted to express their gratitude to their owner by fixing him breakfast of ham&eggs. The chicken contributed. The pig sacrificed.

Recommendation: spend that time and money and effort becoming a Republican Party precinct committeeman, recruiting other conservatives to become precinct committeemen, and helping make sure the BEST conservative Republican candidates win the all-important primary elections.

Thank you.
ColdWarrior
No More Sozzafavas!

Over the years, many have just been writing a check and doing the few hours, or not. That causes people to become passive or just plain apathetic in having nothing to connect to- purpose or people. Human nature being what it is, needs the visual, the focus, the scene. That’s why whenever a tragedy is broadcast, the response is often overwhelming for aid to the victims.

When Joe Wilson uttered “you lie” he raised a million dollars, though he certainly wasn’t thinking that at the time. But it was a battle cry and that is what the people needed to hear and have someone yell from the rooftops. There were many signs at the 9/12 March with just those two words on it.

I understand what you are saying. It really is a two-pronged (or multiple) process; the Leftist Dems used an insidious plan and route, they have been doing it for years in the takeover of our academic institutions, schools, newspapers–brainwashing with propaganda. So yes, we need to do exactly what you are saying, and stop being “Johnny come lately” but the people hearts and minds are stimulated by feeling and seeing, and whatever meetings and marches occur in 2010 will reinforce what we are doing, not detract. I mean, why should it always be the Al Sharptons’ and Code Pink crowd out there?

The 9/12 March aided the focus and spirit for the elections that took place in Nov. 09. We have a reason to be out there broadcasting and yelling from the rooftops. It is that spirit which will get people to become active behind the scenes as well, just need leaders and direction for same. Which your post explains.

The money’s gone, they aren’t coming back, and we’re sending the Democrats packing. If the political climate stays as is, we’ll pick up the Governor’s seat, 3 U.S. House seats, and one U.S. Senate seat. There’s also an outside chance we could pick up the state House or Senate (or both).

All they proved is you can buy an election. Thankfully, they don’t have the money to buy it in perpetuity.

Agreed on all points.

That’s why I thought to include the time commitment along with the dollar amount.

It’s not just about giving money. We need to be more personally invested in this fight. That won’t happen if we haven’t got our wallets AND our walking shoes involved.

There are so many ways this can be expressed. Precinct captain or representative is an excellent way. In the interests of both brevity and not wanting to seem to be listing the “only” ways we can volunteer, I tried not to pin down volunteer opportunities other than generally.

I don’t mean that we shouldn’t “Go” at all. But we can go downtown, or to our county seat or state capitol. There’s plenty of going to do without going to DC.

It’s going to take all this and then some. But what a glorious fight!!

Thanks for the comments and recommends!

And what you are proposing here is exactly where many of us are at this point– it’s not enough to just give money, nor is it just enough to go vote, although both are crucial. It’s critical for people to see us out in force supporting what we believe in, but regardless of what we believe, we can’t effect change without coming up with enough of that grubby green stuff to make sure our candidates and ballot initiatives get the attention that they deserve for success.

Here’s hoping that we can do enough to make the states we target “stay bought.”

to fore go attending the SRLC, CPAC, TPN Convention (thank goodness) and my long time Milblog Conference. Not that I always attend these each year but I usually hit a couple of them. Not this year, that money is going (some already has) towards candidates. Especially in today’s financial climate I’m being very selective with I spend my money and my choice was to use towards candidates.