Republican gets elected VP of HS Young Dems

[Catshrink]

We had our first meeting about a month ago and elected officers. The kid the kids elected VP turned out to be a member of TARS (Teen Age Republicans) and a registered republican.

He didn't tell us, thought it was funny. But I didn't find out about it until yesterday. The faculty advisor for TARS knew two weeks ago but didn't bother to tell me. This is after he made a big stink about keeping communication open.

What pissed me off (oops -- can I say that in GD?) was that the kid and his friend were teasing one of our members saying that democrats were so stupid they'd fall for anything. I suggested she work in something about republican dirty tricks.

The advisor for TARS is going to talk to the kid.... yeah yeah yeah. But I'm plenty ticked off.

Sheesh -- they (the repugs) start them out young, don't they?

[JohnKleeb]

1. TARS what a name

Lemme let you in on a little secret, TARS are more likely to be ROTC people, jocks perhaps, preps. Me I am just a middle guy, dress casually and the like. How did the kid register? BTW republicans arent too wise themselves, tell the little bugger that.

[ShaneGR]

2. Are you their advisor, at this high school?

If I was you I would demand a meeting between you and both that advisor and the kid. Ask them how they would feel if you sent a kid to pretend he was a Republican. Ask them how they would feel. Point out the dishonesty and lack of respect for other people.

Get up and leave.

[Catshrink]

4. Yep, I'm the advisor

and that's exactly what's going to happen. The TARS advisor made a stink about communication and then ignores this? The rules aren't the same for them..... typical.

[jiacinto]

5. Who knows

He/she might learn something from this.

[Catshrink]

6. They'll know we aren't going to be wimps

We'll stand our ground. That will be a shock. For too long TARS has ruled the roost. This is the first year for the Young Dems. There are now two voices on campus.

[jiacinto]

8. But maybe he might learn something

Handle this in a way where he learns something and is forced to be challenge about his worldview.

[Catshrink]

9. I agree...

I'm pretty diplomatic. I just blow off steam here.

[Atlant]

12. Does your school have an "honor code"?

If it does, this student probably wilfully violated it;
discipline might be in order.

Atlant

[Beetwasher]

3. Are You Familiar W/ Zell Miller?

It's an old scam...

[RandomKoolzip]

7. Yeah, when are we gonna out Joe Lieberman, too? He scammed us too

Another wolf in sheeps clothing, like Miller....

[jbm]

10. hmmm....

I'm wondering if the vice presidency might mean more to him then his political affiliation with the repubs,given as young as he is. Any chance of truly turning this kid into a dem?

[The Backlash Cometh]

11. Petition for a Recall.

The next move is obvious. Learn from your mistake. Make sure you ask all the right questions BEFORE you vote.