tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10559060.post117096310014873367..comments2023-07-21T11:30:53.081-04:00Comments on SkepticalObservor: When It Gets Too Hot....James Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15983017193858666436noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10559060.post-1171155590016730582007-02-10T19:59:00.000-05:002007-02-10T19:59:00.000-05:00No, it goes deeper than that and is probably sympt...No, it goes deeper than that and is probably symptomatic of what ails the the PWCGOP and to a different extent the committee in Loudoun. You get a couple of people (generally inexperienced in real party politics and behind the scenes machinations) who are real gung ho and believe they know best. The problem is then compounded when you have inadequate or elected leadership (see Lord Connaughton) who let them run loose or steer them respectively. In truth, BVBL is nothing more than a tool used at the convenience of all PWC GOP officials when his ideals suit their goals. This probably wouldn't be much of an issue if Kopko weren't a similar tool (see outburst during the last election). The system works much better when you have a professional or individual with no political aspirations running the show. You have to have somebody who look at all scenarios objectively and dispassionately to make the local committee work effectively, a Gipetto if you will but not one who also holds office.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, given the present situation, those qualified individuals who might otherwise make the sacrifice to volunteer their time and efforts are put off by the sophmoric antics of local party "leaders". <BR/><BR/>There may however be a light at the end of the tunnel as I am perceiving a bit of a shift in attitude among the conservatives fed up with the local circus. What it will take is a real hardass, one unconcerned with how he is perceived, to grab the party (and local representatives) by the throat and shake a little sense into them. <BR/><BR/>If that person exists, and is smart, he will move the focus from the divise hot button social issues and hone in fiscal responsibility, then the social issues will take care of themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10559060.post-1171146037319967212007-02-10T17:20:00.000-05:002007-02-10T17:20:00.000-05:00Thanks, mom. I guess Greg just bans those he fear...Thanks, mom. I guess Greg just bans those he fears ... particularly those who bring a little rationality to his discussions.James Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15983017193858666436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10559060.post-1171141901415939332007-02-10T16:11:00.000-05:002007-02-10T16:11:00.000-05:00Judging by the comments, it would appear that LI h...Judging by the comments, it would appear that LI has joined BVBL and TC in the bottom 10% of the class when it comes to maturity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10559060.post-1171141068664898592007-02-10T15:57:00.000-05:002007-02-10T15:57:00.000-05:00Thanks, Charles.Thanks, Charles.James Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15983017193858666436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10559060.post-1171078112147659462007-02-09T22:28:00.000-05:002007-02-09T22:28:00.000-05:00Jim, you are still welcome at my "boring" web site...Jim, you are still welcome at my "boring" web site. :-)Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551264439871137611noreply@blogger.com