David Frum: A GOP Pledge to Do Nothing

[babylonsister]

http://www.frumforum.com/a-gop-pledge-to-do-nothing

A GOP Pledge to Do Nothing
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:32 pm David Frum

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But the true sad news is that this is not a document to govern with in the recessionary year 2010. It’s fine to reject Tea Party illusions. But without an alternative modern Republican affirmative program, the GOP will find itself at risk of being captured and controlled by special interests instead.

The most admirable thing about the Tea Party is its zeal to find a bigger message for the Republican Party than: do what K Street wants. The message offered by the Tea Party may have been unworkable, unrealistic, or worse – but at least it was large and public-spirited.

I’d like to see a Modern Republicanism that responds better to the needs of the country, while retaining still the Tea Party’s reforming spirit. What I fear is the worst of all worlds: a Republican majority that rejects not only extremist ideas, but all ideas.

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1. Reminds me of that scene in Hellboy

"Skip to the end; how do I kill it?"

[cilla4progress]

2. Frum's a Republican!

And one of the more honest ones...which, granted, isn't saying much.

[babylonsister]

3. Yes, he is, conservative, and he's not happy with his party. He

got booted from the AEI or some other rethug institute iirc for speaking his mind. Seems he's still doing it. :D

[cilla4progress]

4. Good for him -

someone, some day, we can work with towards solutions for ALL Americans.

Thanks, Babs.