What Senate Republicans Need To Do NOW!

Last week I received a survey from the National Republican Senatorial Committee asking my opinion on several issues our country faces today. Not only did they want me to return the survey, (with a small donation to help offset the cost of the survey) the letter indicated that I was chosen to represent the opinion of Republicans in my voting area; yeah, right.

What struck me about the survey is that very much like the surveys and letters I continually receive from the Republican National Committee, it is obvious that Republicans in Congress know all the buzz words an phrases like Socialism, Islamic Fascism, Government takeover of health care, strong borders, etc. What is not evident is what the heck they plan to do about the issues they raise. I mean, where is the Republican plan designed to reduce health care and insurance costs through encouraging competition and appropriate deregulation? A plan that embraces the individual and capitalism, not collectivism and and socialism.

I gladly filled out the survey and attached a few documents for the National Republican Senatorial Committee to think through. I also sent same to my Senators; Shelby and Sessions. If you like what you read, I encourage you to do the same. Here is a copy of the letter I sent along with my survey:

First, let me say that I appreciate your survey, however; I do have some comments to add to your questions.

1. I have to say that in my opinion, the Senate has a far larger percent of center to left leaning Republicans than does the House of Representatives. Just see our last Republican nominee for President.
2. Talk show hosts such as Rush Limbaugh do a much better job of articulating the conservative point of view than the vast majority of our so called conservative Senators. Why is that?
3. Republicans in the Senate must stop trying to compromise with liberal democrats on issues like socialized health care.
4. Republicans in the Senate must stand fast to protect our culture and not give in to buying votes from illegal aliens.
5. The Republican Party leadership in the Senate must offer fresh, bold ideas to get our country back on track; ideas that adhere to the principles that made our country the strongest, most efficient country on the Planet.
6. Ideas that support and celebrate the individual rather than the Federal Government.
7. Ideas that draw a sharp contrast to the Obama administration and liberal Democrats move to Socialism.
8. Ideas that Conservatives and Moderate Democrats embrace as true to our countries heritage.
9. Now is the time for Republicans to be the Party Of Contrast.
10. Perhaps I’m too simple here, but a comprehensive plan that first includes the FAIR TAX to rescue the economy, through putting more money and power in the hands of Americans and less in the hands of special interests and politicians is indeed a bold fresh idea.
11. Such a step would demonstrate Republicans willingness to take the big stick away from politicians and place it firmly in the hands of the people.
12. It would also make the United States the most tax friendly country on the planet for Corporations and individuals alike.
13. However, the fact that the Republican Party, Senate Republicans, and House Republicans are not currently rallying around and promoting the Fair Tax is an indicator that they do not want to give power back to the people, obviously they would rather use the tax code to curry favor with special interests and maintain the upper hand through the tax code.
14. The Second Bold Step should be a Comprehensive Plan For Health Care Insurance predicated on Capitalism, not Socialism.
15. A plan that asks: Why should the government have any involvement at any level with an individual’s health care or health care insurance? Why does the federal government restrict competition between Doctors and and competition between Insurance companies? Why does the state dictate the coverage in my policy? Why does my health insurance policy need to be tied to my employer? Why can’t I shop insurance health insurance in states other than the one I live in? Why can’t I create a co-op of people that live in my neighborhood for insurance? Why can’t I make my health insurance portable? Fix these issues and you just might have an alternative to government take over of health insurance.
    

Finally, I have to say that I get a lot of email and letters from the RNC and such yapping all the time with surveys just like the one I received from your group. Unfortunately that seems to be as far as it goes. No doubt the Republicans in Congress know all the buzz words, like lower taxes, strong borders, Islamic fascism, and the such, but where are the ideas?

I’m also including in my response a letter I received via email written my an anonymous individual, I only wish I could articulate my thoughts as well as this person has.

Ray England

The letter is rather long, but I will post it to this Blog. I don't know who wrote it, but it is a fabulous letter that really articulates the where Americans are today with their Federal Government.

If you are of the same mind as I, please feel free to send these points along to your friends, and if you like, go ahead and send a copy to your Congressman and Senator. It's high time that we insist they work for the people and act like the leaders they are supposed to be. If there ever was a time for true conservative ideas that made our country the greatest place on the planet to take the forefront; it is now.

Ray England.