Y The Losing Has To Stop Poem by Daniel Partlow

The Republican Party needs a Kinder and Gentler Revolution
Without Betraying Its Core Values

People left the Republican Party this year for two primary reasons: the economy, and the war. Young people are attracted to the Democratic Party because of their abhorrence of war and their environmental concern. The Republican Party needs move beyond a cold war mentality and adopt (co-opt in some cases) and convey the following messages:


No More War

• Less Military Spending
• This Goes Hand in Hand with what most Republicans believe about ‘Love thy Enemy, ’ ‘Do unto Others’ and:

Consistent Respect for Life

• No More War
• Rescind the Death Penalty & CIA Torture
• Get the Guns off the Streets
• Promote The Creation of Families
• Reducing Abortion By Encouraging Families (see below)

The Fourth Choice

• Abortion? Adoption? Abstinence? There is a Fourth Choice for Sexually Active Teens…
• All the money that goes toward public support of abortions should go to encouraging marriage: Apprenticeships (2-3 year public service jobs) for young father/husbands with educational incentives for both parents. Managed and funded primarily through the Faith Based Initiatives.

No More Fiscal Irresponsibility

• Give Investors Greater Control over Corporate Governance
• Everyone Pays their Fair Share of Taxes

Embrace Green Issues

• Leadership in Reducing Pollutants and Greenhouse Gasses
• Investing in Efficient and Green Technologies

Choice In Education

• Everyone Should have Equal Access to both Public and Private Educations (Vouchers)

Proactively Address the Financial Issues of an Aging Population

• Promoting Family Care and In-home Assisted Care



Copyright (c) 2008 Daniel G. Partlow
dpartlow@gmail.com