Posted by
Lisa on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 8:55:32 PM
If we really want to see the Republican party become more responsive
to conservatives, we can't jump ship. We have to stay in the party and
work to keep them accountable for their actions. Conservatives haven't
won a lot of victories from the fighting we've been doing with
Republicans in Congress and with the Bush administration. But we won't
get any more victories, even of the minor variety, if we give up and
stop fighting for what we believe is the best direction for our
country. Even the smallest spark can start a fire. We got the immovable
to move when we stopped the nomination of Harriet Miers. Another
"success" of the conservatives could be the furious debate we had about
the Dubai ports deal. If we get enough people to care enough about the
direction of this country and the direction of our party and to speak
up about it, eventually Washington politicians will pay attention.
The leadership of the Republican party knows that there is no place
for social conservatives in the Democratic party. They are confident
that small-government types won't find much to like about the
Democrats' approach to social programs and spending. They also know
that what conservatives find lacking in the Republican party can't be
found in the Democratic party right now. They take us for granted,
because they can. If our senators do not understand that a majority of
Americans want a commitment to border-enforcement first before any
concessions to illegal aliens are made, then they need to start paying
more attention to what their constituents have been telling them. Maybe
this immigration debate will cause more people to start paying
attention to what Congress is trying to do, and at least some good will
come out of this flawed legislation. Speak up. Speak louder. We have
the attention of Congress at this moment. Let's see what we can do with
it.
Tags: illegal immigration, Republicans, conservatives