An Open Letter To John McCain
Dear Senator McCain,
It seems apparent that - barring something unexpected - you are now the candidate of the Republican Party and the standard bearer of many of its members. Congratulations.
I say many because, as you well know, many conservatives across our nation who often vote republican have deep reservations about you; some are actually suspicious of you and a few utterly reject you.
It is not my place to lecture you on how you lost the trust of so many of them. Few know the answer to that better than you do. But, as a recent ‘newbie’ on SAYANYTHINGBLOG, I have come to know the thoughts, principles and values of a great many of that blog’s conservative contributors.
And while I do not necessarily agree with many of the views posted on SAB, I almost never doubt the sincerity or principles of those who contribute. I hope you do not either.
As an ordinary citizen who loves Our Creator, liberty, the republic and the party - in that order - I want to offer the following suggestions to you in the hope that you can become the choice of all of us on the right. Please bear with me.
1. Except where you genuinely believe that we misunderstand your motives or intent, don’t waste time explaining or defending past actions in the Senate. We can clearly see them for ourselves.
2. Don’t simply adopt the mantle of conservative. Tell us exactly what it is you will do as president to demonstrate your commitment to conservative principles. We are wise enough to know the difference.
3. We understand that you must appeal to a base broader than that which conservatives occupy and that you must have independents, and, as you called them at Cpac, - “enlightened democrats” - in order to win this race. But we also know that you need us; not just our votes; you need us in the long run.
4. Again and again, make clear to us what the stakes are in this election. Tear the cover off the democrats and reveal the seething mess which they will create if one of them gains the White House. And then tell us in specific terms what you will do, to the best of your ability, to return our nation to its constitutional principles if you are elected.
5. Consider carefully your choice of running-mate. We will be watching. We are also politically saavy enough to know that your choice must appeal to enough voters across the nation to win; otherwise all is lost. But do not sell us out.
6. Stick to basics. Win the war on terror, expand the strict constructionist membership of the Supreme Court, extend the hand of friendship to other nations along with the steady gaze of determination, clean up the immigration mess and protect our language and culture, keep congress and taxes under control and restore pride in the foundations of our Republic, many of which our people and our children have forgotten or never knew.
7 The American people, and conservatives in particular, believe in themselves and do not want or approve of elaborate and intrusive government ‘programs’ to solve our problems. Americans, given the freedom to do so, are the greatest problems solvers in the history of the world. Your role as president should be that of restorer, less than innovator. We have become alarmed and suspicious of Washington innovation.
8. You made an excellent first start at the Cpac convention. Most of us, whether we trust you or not, liked what you said. Now you must make good on that inspiring speech. Conservatives are tolerant, but we know slight-of-hand when we see it.
Senator McCain, the folks that I interact with on SAB are, for the most part, reasonable people. They are Americans who have not forgotten how it should be. We hope you have not either. I truly believe that most conservatives do not wish you ill. Many of us admire you in spite of deep philosophical differences. You must gain our confidence and when you become President - as I truly believe you will - do not betray us. Neither we or history will forgive or forget if you do. We will not be marginalized or ignored, and we can speak with a very loud voice when necessary, as we did with the Dubai ports deal.
Senator McCain, the burdens which you assume in this race and in eventual victory are awesome. Few of us would have the nerve or the guts to undertake it. If you prove yourself worthy, we will not abandon you. God speed.
Chief RZ
Sparkie Arbuckle
Jerry
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