Talk is Cheap

It’s an old saying in the English language that runs along side other famous sayings such as “put your money where your mouth is,” or “shut up and put up,” and it has never rang more true than it does today, “Talk is cheap.”  Unfortunately, many Republicans today spend too much time ‘talking’ about the great things they will do, could do, might do, or that they are about to do.  All this time spent talking about great things ultimately never leads to any great outcomes.  Perhaps “Talk is Cheap” is one of the key reasons the Tea Party, Patriots, and other groups continue to grow as the offshoots or even parallels of the Republican Party.

Someone recently said that “just about anybody with an ‘R’ behind their name can win an election right now,” and it’s true.   In a small town yesterday I was told that if you wanted to vote in that town during a primary, you usually had to vote in a Democratic primary.  Now that same small town is seeing a rise of Republicans on the primary ballot.  Unfortunately, since the last election the Republicans propelled to their positions by one of the parties greatest assets (Obama’s actions, inactions, and shortcomings in the eyes of the nation) have done little other than argue with Obama about policy.

The recent job-building bill, something Obama should likely steer well clear of considering his accomplishments in this area, is a prime example of ‘talk’ being cheap.  Republicans are quick to say what they will and will not pass.  On almost all the talk shows and news they quickly say, “We will look at what the President is submitting, but we will not pass it all just because he says to do so.”  Well, that is a shock for crying-out-loud, they are not Democrats.  Face it, for Obamacare, the wonderful cluster of healthcare reforms that those in Washington do not even understand, the Democrats lined up, voted it in, and stood by smiling as Obama signed it into law.  Few of them read it, understood it, and maybe worst of all few of them believed there existed funds to pay for it.  At a time when Obama should have been focusing on an ailing economy, he signed a bill that put fear in the mind of those in the medical field, patients, students, insurance companies, employers, employees, and most taxpayers.  Obama and then controlling Democrats should have been focusing on uplifting the American spirit and building the economy, not terrorizing it.  Republicans had little choice at the time but to watch the bill slink through to Obama’s eager fountain pen.  Nevertheless, they talked about it.  Now, Republicans are in a position to halt and force Obama who suddenly has a shinning desire for everyone to work together.

Republicans are in a position to stop talking and start acting.  They do not have to wait until after the Presidential elections, they can and must act now.   The Tea Party demands action, the Patriot groups demand action, the independents demand action, and Americans across the world are pleading for action.   A quick review of past Presidents of success shows that few of them ran around saying, “Pass this bill” thousands of times.  The past successful Presidents gave the marching orders and then implemented them.  Republicans, fearing any success for America right now will reflect on Obama have simply decided to sit around and ‘talk’ about what they can and will do.  Tea Party groups and others realize the time for ‘talk’ is over.  The United States needs action and it needs to start now regardless of the President’s agenda.   Without immediate action, imports will continue to flood the American economy, destroy American industry, and cripple American families to where someday a choice will have to be made.  Unfortunately, that choice will be “Press 1 for Chinese, Press 2 for English”.

Tusk Club: Foundations of The Arkansas Republican Party

Started in the 1970’s, the Tusk Club is the cornerstone of support for Arkansas Republicans.  Chairman Webb and Finance Director Curtis have traveled the state presenting the status of the party and information about the Tusk Club to potential members.   They are working tirelessly to ensure that people have a voice that is heard from downtown Little Rock, clear to the halls of Washington.

During a time when the Democratic Party is operating with nearly a billion dollars of campaign funding, Americans have found their values being tossed out the door.  Americans are tired of being told how health care will be, they are tired of being told how to live their lives, and they are tired of being told that taxes must go up.  The fact is there is an alternative.  There stands one party still fighting for the American people.  One party is still holding the line against total government control of American life.   We must limit government spending, we must combat government waste, and fortunately, there is one party, the Republican Party, which is championing the fight to do just that.  The Tusk Club of Arkansas is the foundation of support for the Republican Party of Arkansas.  Those interested in combating big government and taking back our country from Democrats only wanting to tax and spend should seriously consider membership in the Tusk Club program.   Together, America can be great once again.   For more information, go to Tusk Club Information

Ronald Reagan's Approach to Economic Recovery

Reagan meeting press: picture

Today is an exciting day for U.S. History and Republicans.  Thirty years ago in 1981, Ronald Reagan signed the largest tax cut in U.S. History.  America was in an economic slump, gas prices were out of sight, unemployment was up, and the country was on the verge of another depression. 

At his ranch in California, President Reagan sat down at an outside table with two simple microphones attached.  He wore the clothing of the common man at the time.  He did not wear the traditional suit and tie so often associated with a Presidential signing, but instead he decided to connect with America.  He wore a denim jacket, a button down shirt, and jeans.  He decided not to sign the tax cut at the White House amidst the fanfare and politics of Washington, but instead he signed it at a small ranch.  He signed it at what he considered to be “home”.  That day, Reagan stood out not as the President of the United States, but instead as one of the people.  He stood out as a man united with the nation.  It was clear that August day in 1981, that the nation was not a “You and me,” but rather a “We” and we were going forward together.

That largest tax cut was called the Economic Recovery Tax Act.  While some have argued that it propelled the country into owing trillions of dollars and hurt the U.S. standing on the global economic field, there is no denying that at home it launched a revolution.  People went back to work, the United States became “United” again, and it was clear we were in this together.  Our President was standing for us, but more importantly, he was standing “with” us.  The United States was propelled by Reagan’s common man approach, his willingness to stand with us, and the tax cuts into the largest economic rise in the history of the United States. 

How many worked to put up this sign?

While today is a day to remember what Reagan did thirty years ago, it is also a day to look to the future.  As Republicans and the nation lunge toward the Presidential race once again, we must seek that candidate who will stand with us.   President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, has failed to launch the U.S. economy.  Across the nation faded signs proclaim Obama’s economic stimulus with the words “Putting America to work” in front of empty fields where no Americans are working.  America must push a candidate who is one of the people, standing with the people, into the White House again. 

Breaking News: Beth Anne Rankin to run for U.S. Congress

The Texarkana GOP just learned from reliable sources that Beth Anne Rankin will run for Mike Ross' seat in Congress.  Although there has been no official announcement from Beth Anne at this time, the source stated, "Spread the word."

Field Opens with Ross Exit

Mike Ross is out of the field for his position in Congress.  The announcement today did not surprise many people expecting Ross to make a run for Governor of Arkansas.  It also did not surprise Republicans keenly aware that redistricting in Ross’ area will likely bring in some areas normally voting Republican.  Ross is a smart politician able to see the writing on the wall, or maybe the painting since Arkansas’ Republicans have a goal of painting the state red and so far have been showing great success with the brush.

The last election placed Ross across from Republican Challenger Rankin.   When the smoke cleared, Ross was the lone Democrat standing in Congress for Arkansas.   Rankin supporters, realizing the margin was closing in before the election, quietly put away their Rankin for Congress signs to wait.  The Red Headed Republican from south Arkansas has not made her motives known publically, but many supporters hoped for a Rankin / Ross rematch.  Ross, now surrounded by Republican Congress members in his home state, has decided to opt out and shoot for the governor’s office.

from http://www.bethannerankin.com/

Democrats will be scrambling to find a candidate to replace Ross.  Many in the Texarkana area will likely look at the possibility of a Harrelson run, but there could be other contenders waiting in the shadows.  For many Republicans the calls, emails, letters, and even web blogs like this one will quickly target that certain Red Headed Republican named Rankin to run one more time.