RNC uses scare tactics, too!

[SINthysist]

Only they use the “L” word. For example, just got my RNC “Census Document Questionnaire.” To each question your choices are Yes, No, or Undecided. Of course, knee-jerk conservatives merely need to answer yes to everything and then send in a check (to cover more census mailings as per instructions) to the RNC. My knee-jerk answers in [brackets].

Domestic Security

1. Do you support President Bush’s initiatives to promote the safety and security of all Americans? [NO]
2. Do you support the creation of an Office of Homeland Security? [NO]
3. Would you support increasing the amount of security at airports, train stations and all government buildings including monuments and museums? [NO]
4.
a. Do you feel safe in your home? [YES]
b. Do you feel safe traveling in this country? [YES]
c. Is your answer the same for international travel? [NO]

International Security

1. Do you support the use of economic sanctions against nations who do not actively support and provide assistance to Operation Enduring Freedom (The Defense Department’s name for all military actions related to the September 11 attacks)? [NO]
2. Do you support the use of air strikes against any country that offers safe harbor or aid to individuals or organizations committed to further attacks on America? [YES]
3. Do you support increasing the use of covert operatives in targeted areas? [YES]
4. Do you support the use of ground troops in Afghanistan or in other nations who harbor terrorists? [YES]

Education Issues

1. Should we make our schools accountable to taxpayers and parents in order to improve our education system? [YES]
2. Do you support President Bush’s plan to make our schools more accountable to parents and restore local control of education? [NO]
3. Do you support reforms proposed by the Bush Administration to improve our curriculum, invest more in training teachers and create safer schools for our children? [NO]
4. Do you agree that teaching our children to read and increasing literacy rates should be a national priority? [YES]

Social Issues

1. Do you support President Bush’s initiative to allow private religious and charitable groups to help those in need through faith-based programs? [NO]
2. Should we take the next step in welfare reform through faith-based programs? [NO]

Defense Issues

1. Do you think U.S. troops should have to serve under United Nations’ commanders? [NO]
2. Do you think the U.S. should modernize our national defense to meet the challenges of the 21st century – such as building a ballistic missile defense system? [YES]
3. Do you support the President’s plan to increase military spending to meet our defense needs? [YES]

Republican Party

1. Do you support the election of Republican candidates across the country and rebuilding our majorities over the next ten years? [UNDECIDED]
2. Will you join the Republican National Committee by making a contribution today? [NO]
[second choice] – Yes, I support the RNC, but am unable to participate at this time. However, I have enclosed $11.00 to cover the cost of tabulating my survey. [NOT A FAWKING CHANCE!]
[third choice] – No, I favor electing liberal Democrats over the next ten years.

[I simply crossed this out and replaced it with – NO, I favor electing Libertarian candidates since you’ve turned into tax and spend MODERATE DEMOCRATS! Start being conservatives again if you want our support!]

 

[Shy Tall Guy]

And your point is? Of course the RNC uses scare tactics - all pols do. Why? Because we respond to it. Fear is the great motivator. BTW, my answers are next to yours but in bold.

Domestic Security

1. Do you support President Bush’s initiatives to promote the safety and security of all Americans? [NO] no
2. Do you support the creation of an Office of Homeland Security? [NO] no
3. Would you support increasing the amount of security at airports, train stations and all government buildings including monuments and museums? [NO] undecided (I am not sure if this is actually needed, or is a feel good measure)
4.
a. Do you feel safe in your home? [YES] yes
b. Do you feel safe traveling in this country? [YES] yes
c. Is your answer the same for international travel? [NO] yes

International Security

1. Do you support the use of economic sanctions against nations who do not actively support and provide assistance to Operation Enduring Freedom (The Defense Department’s name for all military actions related to the September 11 attacks)? [NO] no
2. Do you support the use of air strikes against any country that offers safe harbor or aid to individuals or organizations committed to further attacks on America? [YES] yes
3. Do you support increasing the use of covert operatives in targeted areas? [YES] yes
4. Do you support the use of ground troops in Afghanistan or in other nations who harbor terrorists? [YES] yes

Education Issues

1. Should we make our schools accountable to taxpayers and parents in order to improve our education system? [YES] yes
2. Do you support President Bush’s plan to make our schools more accountable to parents and restore local control of education? [NO] undecided (I don't know enough about his plan to say one way or the other)
3. Do you support reforms proposed by the Bush Administration to improve our curriculum, invest more in training teachers and create safer schools for our children? [NO] undecided (I don't know enough about his plan to say one way or the other)

4. Do you agree that teaching our children to read and increasing literacy rates should be a national priority? [YES] sure, but isn't it already?

Social Issues

1. Do you support President Bush’s initiative to allow private religious and charitable groups to help those in need through faith-based programs? [NO] undecided (again I don't know enough to decide, but I think my answer may be yes)
2. Should we take the next step in welfare reform through faith-based programs? [NO] no - just eliminate welfare, and give people their taxes back and let them decide individually how to take care of the needy

Defense Issues

1. Do you think U.S. troops should have to serve under United Nations’ commanders? [NO] yes - as long as we are a member nation
2. Do you think the U.S. should modernize our national defense to meet the challenges of the 21st century – such as building a ballistic missile defense system? [YES] maybe
3. Do you support the President’s plan to increase military spending to meet our defense needs? [YES] no

Republican Party

1. Do you support the election of Republican candidates across the country and rebuilding our majorities over the next ten years? [UNDECIDED] no - I want Libertarians in office
2. Will you join the Republican National Committee by making a contribution today? [NO] no
[second choice] – Yes, I support the RNC, but am unable to participate at this time. However, I have enclosed $11.00 to cover the cost of tabulating my survey. [NOT A FAWKING CHANCE!]
[third choice] – No, I favor electing liberal Democrats over the next ten years.

[I simply crossed this out and replaced it with – NO, I favor electing Libertarian candidates since you’ve turned into tax and spend MODERATE DEMOCRATS! Start being conservatives again if you want our support!] [/B][/QUOTE]

 

[SINthysist]

Even Libertarians don't have the same answers...

The surprising one is the faith-based initiatives. That seems to be a loose-loose in the long-run and one sure to turn the left rabid so, I think, charity from faith-based groups should remain community-based.

However, I would not be against some grants awarded to groups who are already, provably and efficiently making a difference, even if faith-based.