liberty
also: freedom, pursuits of happiness
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cock-blocking fake republicans
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reality-based thinking
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from here we proceed on foot
aware as we are
of a brief rebranding opportunity
its all up for grabs, kid
no one knows who's in and who's out
no one
which means there exists a window of opportunity
right now
when nearly anyone can attempt to steer the ship
better it be you
you may not like anothers' approach
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brooklyn republicans
is a grass-roots
old school republican
libertarian
(or whatever the fuck)
internet activist movement
based on actual obvious principles
like merit
-for one-
which certainly qualify as republican
no less than anyone else's shiny offering
and we should be clear
we are not at all down
with todays outgoing GOP leadership
they suck
we are unaffiliated
and mean to undermine
the corrupt and/or hollowed-out elements
of the current GOP aparatus
to loosen their grip
splintering today's nonsensical coalition
the famous GOP base
as much as possible
into its root elements
it is in this spirit
we recommend a historic reallignment
+ hereby offer an alternative strategic option
for frustrated activists of any stripe
its organic even
cageless
no need to vote republican
if no candidate satisfies
but no reason not to register as one either
if you're not voting in the primaries anyway
think of the damage you can do
be the change you want to see
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its not just that they are such pure businessmen
we saw all marketing, no product
first to the right, then the left
it made folks suspicious
they were shady about what business they are in
now we know
no blood for guns, dad
there is an obvious conflict of interest
allowing arms dealers
to be in charge of a country's army
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this page is always in progress, more coming each day
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and to the gentleperson who said they didn't like politics
understandable
though all one has to do
for this project to work
-ever read the tipping point?-
is to insist being called a republican
own it
simply co-opt it
being a registered republican
takes no actual necessary effort
you can go about your day
i'm not a hipster, harpers
i'm republican
nigga please
i'm as republican as you
true enough
but confused folks
is good folks
at least they're thinking
what does republican mean to you?
just sayin' baby
peace and chicken grease
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I'd like to meet:
upstarts
Music:
gogol bordello, the clash, manu chao, fela kuti, tvotr, celebration, antibalas, animal collective, los durty nanas, bunny rabbit, coco rosie, badawi, sir charlie mingus, johnny cash, rolling stones, missy elliot, tk webb, nirvana, mc5, dj screw, howlin wolf, abyssinians, the specials, isaac hayes, captain beefheart, hank williams, nina simone, iggy pop, public enemy, gang of four, tom waits, the pixies, radiohead, bjork, etc
Movies:
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selected survey answer:
"gosh so many things...I can't think of just one.
-one person one vote,voting reform
-environmental justice or at least reality
-economy
-war profiteers as our leaders
ok it's not really coming out too clearly, I just woke up."
Television:
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what state do you live in?
what are the laws in that state for
drafting a candidate for the GOP ticket?
google that shit!
post your answers, win prizes!
Books:
write a testimony!
post a picture!
wiki /Republican Party US
"The Republican Party was established in 1854 by a coalition of former Whigs, Northern Democrats, and Free-Soilers who opposed the expansion of slavery and held a vision for modernizing the United States. The party founders adopted the name "Republican," echoing 1776, to indicate it was the carrier of "republican" values regarding civic virtue, and opposition to aristocracy and corruption.
John C. Frémont ran as the first Republican nominee for President, using the slogan: "Free soil, free labor, free speech, free men, Frémont." The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 began a new era of Republican dominance; Republicans still often refer to their party as the 'party of Lincoln.'"
Heroes:
start a team!
throw a party!
http://www.gop.com/party/
http://www.gop.com/RegisterToVote/
http://www.gop.com/States/
http://www.gop.com/Teams/
FAVORITE RESPONSE YET "OK, I'll bite.
What is the idea with brooklyn republicans?
You should have every confidence that you can get 4 million people to appreciate a human interest story that a radio DJ for a morning show in Cleavland can call 'wacky'. What you do when that day is over is what is important. Finding a path that embraces sustainablility and durability is the challenge. My .2 cents.
And as far as the Libertarian thing, you may want to contact Brian Doherty to participate in your shenanagins... Brian is the editor of Reason magazine, the only monthy Libertarian magazine. His wife, Angela, is a likely candidate for the Libertarian ticket for President of the United States of America.
Libertarians (like me) don't vote. So if your thinking of a campaign to build awareness or getting people to register as Republicans then rock the vote by using deceit so that the Republicans don't know which district to run the ads in or whatever I think it's a great idea. But every Libertarian that I know (hundreds) isn't registered to vote.
I for one find the Colbert Report show and this new level of satire and parody of our government amusing, but ultimatly hollow. It's not a templet for passionite embrace but a big "whatever" (in your best valley girl voice). I'm not the only one. Please refer to this NY Times article:
[ My Satirical Self ]
Lastly, I don't know if you know this or not, but the Ramones' Johnny was a staunch Republican who can be quoted as saying "God bless America and God bless George Bush" from the podium as he accepted the great honor of being inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. So it's indeed appropriate that the Eagle and Sheild logo of the Ramones be the backdrop of your site. I always LOVED Johnny for that. I'm not a big fan of Bush but what was punk rock if not goading and infuriating and brash and selfish.
Good morning."
