I couldn't resist . . . TX GOP platform 2000
Judicial Activism ? The Party stands strongly against activist judges, who use their power to usurp the clear will of the people. We publicly rebuke judges Chief Justice Murphy and John Anderson, who ruled that the 100 year-old Texas sodomy law is unconstitutional, and ask that all members of the Republican Party of Texas oppose their re-election, and activist judges like them, and support non-activist judges as their opponents.
Geez, I wonder what's up their @sshole . . .
Law Enforcement ? According to Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, federal law enforcement powers have criminal jurisdiction limited to the high seas, federal installations, and counterfeiting operations. The Party believes that most crime is local and that the states, according to the Tenth Amendment, reserve law enforcement authority. Implementing this policy would effectively eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, which we would applaud. Many citizens have become concerned about the expansion of federal law enforcement authority and the use of military personnel and equipment against its citizens. The civil rights of American citizens must be respected.
Better get those turncoats, Ashcroft and Bush, out of office soon . . .
District of Columbia ? The Party strongly opposes all efforts to make the District of Columbia the fifty?first state in the United States of America.
Yep, just another state for TX to fall behind . . .
Repeal of Federal War Powers Act ?A perpetual state of national emergency allows unrestricted growth of government. The Party charges the president to cancel the state of national emergency and charges Congress to repeal the War Powers Act and to declare an end to the previously declared states of emergency.
Another reason to give Bush the boot . . .
Monetary System ? The Party calls for the United States monetary system to be returned to the gold standard. Since the Federal Reserve System is a private corporation, has no reserves, and is not subject to taxation or audit, we call on Congress to abolish this institution and reassume its authority, enumerated by Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, for the coinage of money.
I assume this is the same Congress that spent much of a year debating stimulus packages only to pass a 'stimulus' package after the economy appears to be improving . . .
Federal Reserve Audit ? The Party supports a congressional audit of the Federal Reserve Board. The Federal Reserve Board minutes of meetings should be made public.
Yep, right after Cheney turns over his energy policy working group notes . . . no federal entity is above the law or beyond the peoples review . . .
We believe the environment is best served by individuals working in their own best interest.
Sadly enough, they do believe it . . .
We believe in local stewardship of our natural resources for our children?s future freedom and use.
Oh so that's why they want to pump as much crude as possible out of Alaska, the Gulf, and East Coast . . . for the children.
Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court ? Congress should be urged to exercise its authority under Article III, Sections 1 and 2 of the United States Constitution, and should withhold appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in such cases involving abortion, religious freedom, and all rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights.
Don't you hate it when the court overturns your perfectly fudged up interpretations of the Constitution . . .
Internet Voting ? The Party opposes internet voting.
Uhh, okay . . . damn nerds should have to drive an SUV 4 miles to polling site just like everybody else . . .
Informed Electorate ? The Party supports legislation that will eliminate single party (straight ticket) voting.
Unless, of course, you are voting GOP . . .
Congressional Pay Raises ? The Party supports the elimination of the ?independent pay raise? committee and recommends that all pay raises must be passed like all other bills, that the Party supports the separation of congressional pay raises from the pay raises of all other government officials in order that they be voted on as separate bills.
Hey didn't the GOP fix this in 1994 . . .
Lobbying Limitation ? The Party supports legislation to prohibit former legislators, government employees and officials from acting as lobbyists for a foreign government and/or any business for a period of five years immediately after leaving public service; we support legislation to prevent lobbying by any organization receiving federal grants except that relating to its tax status (such as Planned Parenthood).
His next hiatus came in 1993, when he beat out John Ashcroft for chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. When Barbour returned to his practice four years later, he instantly added 13 new corporate accounts, nearly doubling his client roster.
The Haley Report from Wired
Well, technically it had been more than 5 years since he had been in public service . . .
American English ? The Party supports the immediate adoption of American English as the official language of Texas and of the United States of America; while encouraging fluency in additional languages by all citizens.
Sometimes it doesn't sound like he's speaking any American English I recognize . . .
Freedom of Access Act ? The Party supports repeal of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances law. We reaffirm our belief in our constitutional right to peaceful protest, and we insist that assaults on peaceful protesters be prosecuted vigorously.
Yep that law was enacted b/c of peaceful protests . . .
Free Exercise of Religion ? The Party believes all Americans have the right to practice their religious faith free of persecution, intimidation, and violence. We call on Congress to sanction any country that is guilty of persecuting its citizens because of their religious beliefs. Our Party pledges to do everything within its power to restore the original intent of the First Amendment of the Unites States and the concept of the separation of Church and State and dispel the myth of the separation of Church and State.
Must be a TX thing . . . I don't understand that last sentence . . .
Electronic Privacy ? The Party believes that all citizens have the right to be free from government surveillance of their electronic communications, including a government mandate for trap door encryption standards. The Party also opposes any government effort to create or implement a national ID utilizing a universal identifier.
Well, well . . .
Equality of All Citizens ? Believing all men are created equal, the Party reasserts itself as the party of Lincoln and deplores all forms of preferences and discrimination based upon religion, race, color, national origin, gender, age or physically disabling condition. We also deplore forced sensitivity training. Any legitimate profiling must adhere to the preceding principles.
What's legitimate profiling . . .
Sexual Assault ? The Party believes that aggravated sexual assault (forcible rape) is a heinous crime and should be punished with a sentence of life without parole.
But they can do something right in TX . . .
Dangerous Drugs ? The Party recognizes that illegal drug use is dangerous and crosses all sectors of society. We encourage the state and federal governments to prosecute illegal drug dealers and manufacturers to the fullest extent of the law and we call on Congress to use all means possible to discourage the foreign manufacture and export of such drugs into our country. Because of their higher proven rate of success, faith-based drug rehabilitation programs should be utilized in place of incarceration whenever possible. We oppose the movement toward the legalization of illicit drugs. We support a strong abstinence?based drug educational program for children.
Actually, EVERY rehab program has a higher success rate than incarceration. Yeah, there are a whole lot of programs that use the "just toke a little bit" mantra for children . . .
Homosexuality- The Party believes that the practice of sodomy tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown of the family unit, and leads to the spread of dangerous, communicable diseases. Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental, unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country?s founders, and shared by the majority of Texans.
Did they really have to use tears . . . how can it breakdown the family unit if only homosexuals practice sodomy and they can't be families?
We oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction, or belief in traditional values.
Yeah but what if you are commiting a crime . . . while opposing homosexuality? What if I just hate homos . . . is that a good enough reason to be above the law?
Pornography ? The Party believes, as do the vast majority of Texans, that pornography is repulsive, addictive and contributes to deviant criminal behavior. It exploits men, women, and children and degrades society as a whole. We call upon our governmental bodies to enforce existing laws regarding all forms of pornography in our music, film, telephone, computer, video, cable, internet, and print industries. We must have more stringent legislation to prohibit access to pornography and sexually?oriented businesses.
Who wants to bet that Texans purchase more p*rn than 47 other states? Ever been to South Padre Island? How about the Starr Report . . .
Sex Education ? The Party recognizes parental responsibility and authority regarding sex education. We support the requirement that schools teaching sex education must teach directive abstinence until heterosexual marriage with an uninfected person as the only safe and healthy means of preventing sexually transmitted diseases, the spread of AIDS, and pregnancies in unwed students, and is also a way to build strong and lasting relationships. Sex education classes, if conducted, should be separated by sex and must teach that the use of condoms does not make sex safe.
All good sex ed classes already do that. Unfortunately, many kids are determined to scrog so you better tell them how to have safer sex instead of pretending that abstinence is the only option. Oh yeah and all the kids out there that think oral sex . . . isn't really sex . . .
Government Services ? The Party supports maximizing privatization of most government services. Public money or public powers should not be used to fund or implement any private projects such as high?speed rail or sports stadiums.
Gee, hitting below the belt on the former gov again . . .
We further support the abolition of federal agencies involved in activities not delegated to the federal government under the original intent of the Constitution including, but not limited to, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the position of Surgeon General, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Departments of Energy, Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Education, Commerce and Labor. These authorities should be eliminated or, where needed, transferred to the state or local governments.
Hmm, TX without having to follow EPA regulations . . . you would need a biohazard suit to get a sample from the Rio Grande
5) the restoration of congressional authority to deploy troops, 6) members of our armed forces retain their freedom to refuse vaccines not certified as safe by the FDA & the Surgeon General
I assume that's the same Surgeon General abolished a few paragraphs earlier . . .
Judicial Activism ? The Party stands strongly against activist judges, who use their power to usurp the clear will of the people. We publicly rebuke judges Chief Justice Murphy and John Anderson, who ruled that the 100 year-old Texas sodomy law is unconstitutional, and ask that all members of the Republican Party of Texas oppose their re-election, and activist judges like them, and support non-activist judges as their opponents.
Geez, I wonder what's up their @sshole . . .
Law Enforcement ? According to Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, federal law enforcement powers have criminal jurisdiction limited to the high seas, federal installations, and counterfeiting operations. The Party believes that most crime is local and that the states, according to the Tenth Amendment, reserve law enforcement authority. Implementing this policy would effectively eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, which we would applaud. Many citizens have become concerned about the expansion of federal law enforcement authority and the use of military personnel and equipment against its citizens. The civil rights of American citizens must be respected.
Better get those turncoats, Ashcroft and Bush, out of office soon . . .
District of Columbia ? The Party strongly opposes all efforts to make the District of Columbia the fifty?first state in the United States of America.
Yep, just another state for TX to fall behind . . .
Repeal of Federal War Powers Act ?A perpetual state of national emergency allows unrestricted growth of government. The Party charges the president to cancel the state of national emergency and charges Congress to repeal the War Powers Act and to declare an end to the previously declared states of emergency.
Another reason to give Bush the boot . . .
Monetary System ? The Party calls for the United States monetary system to be returned to the gold standard. Since the Federal Reserve System is a private corporation, has no reserves, and is not subject to taxation or audit, we call on Congress to abolish this institution and reassume its authority, enumerated by Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, for the coinage of money.
I assume this is the same Congress that spent much of a year debating stimulus packages only to pass a 'stimulus' package after the economy appears to be improving . . .
Federal Reserve Audit ? The Party supports a congressional audit of the Federal Reserve Board. The Federal Reserve Board minutes of meetings should be made public.
Yep, right after Cheney turns over his energy policy working group notes . . . no federal entity is above the law or beyond the peoples review . . .
We believe the environment is best served by individuals working in their own best interest.
Sadly enough, they do believe it . . .
We believe in local stewardship of our natural resources for our children?s future freedom and use.
Oh so that's why they want to pump as much crude as possible out of Alaska, the Gulf, and East Coast . . . for the children.
Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court ? Congress should be urged to exercise its authority under Article III, Sections 1 and 2 of the United States Constitution, and should withhold appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in such cases involving abortion, religious freedom, and all rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights.
Don't you hate it when the court overturns your perfectly fudged up interpretations of the Constitution . . .
Internet Voting ? The Party opposes internet voting.
Uhh, okay . . . damn nerds should have to drive an SUV 4 miles to polling site just like everybody else . . .
Informed Electorate ? The Party supports legislation that will eliminate single party (straight ticket) voting.
Unless, of course, you are voting GOP . . .
Congressional Pay Raises ? The Party supports the elimination of the ?independent pay raise? committee and recommends that all pay raises must be passed like all other bills, that the Party supports the separation of congressional pay raises from the pay raises of all other government officials in order that they be voted on as separate bills.
Hey didn't the GOP fix this in 1994 . . .
Lobbying Limitation ? The Party supports legislation to prohibit former legislators, government employees and officials from acting as lobbyists for a foreign government and/or any business for a period of five years immediately after leaving public service; we support legislation to prevent lobbying by any organization receiving federal grants except that relating to its tax status (such as Planned Parenthood).
His next hiatus came in 1993, when he beat out John Ashcroft for chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. When Barbour returned to his practice four years later, he instantly added 13 new corporate accounts, nearly doubling his client roster.
The Haley Report from Wired
Well, technically it had been more than 5 years since he had been in public service . . .
American English ? The Party supports the immediate adoption of American English as the official language of Texas and of the United States of America; while encouraging fluency in additional languages by all citizens.
Sometimes it doesn't sound like he's speaking any American English I recognize . . .
Freedom of Access Act ? The Party supports repeal of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances law. We reaffirm our belief in our constitutional right to peaceful protest, and we insist that assaults on peaceful protesters be prosecuted vigorously.
Yep that law was enacted b/c of peaceful protests . . .
Free Exercise of Religion ? The Party believes all Americans have the right to practice their religious faith free of persecution, intimidation, and violence. We call on Congress to sanction any country that is guilty of persecuting its citizens because of their religious beliefs. Our Party pledges to do everything within its power to restore the original intent of the First Amendment of the Unites States and the concept of the separation of Church and State and dispel the myth of the separation of Church and State.
Must be a TX thing . . . I don't understand that last sentence . . .
Electronic Privacy ? The Party believes that all citizens have the right to be free from government surveillance of their electronic communications, including a government mandate for trap door encryption standards. The Party also opposes any government effort to create or implement a national ID utilizing a universal identifier.
Well, well . . .
Equality of All Citizens ? Believing all men are created equal, the Party reasserts itself as the party of Lincoln and deplores all forms of preferences and discrimination based upon religion, race, color, national origin, gender, age or physically disabling condition. We also deplore forced sensitivity training. Any legitimate profiling must adhere to the preceding principles.
What's legitimate profiling . . .
Sexual Assault ? The Party believes that aggravated sexual assault (forcible rape) is a heinous crime and should be punished with a sentence of life without parole.
But they can do something right in TX . . .
Dangerous Drugs ? The Party recognizes that illegal drug use is dangerous and crosses all sectors of society. We encourage the state and federal governments to prosecute illegal drug dealers and manufacturers to the fullest extent of the law and we call on Congress to use all means possible to discourage the foreign manufacture and export of such drugs into our country. Because of their higher proven rate of success, faith-based drug rehabilitation programs should be utilized in place of incarceration whenever possible. We oppose the movement toward the legalization of illicit drugs. We support a strong abstinence?based drug educational program for children.
Actually, EVERY rehab program has a higher success rate than incarceration. Yeah, there are a whole lot of programs that use the "just toke a little bit" mantra for children . . .
Homosexuality- The Party believes that the practice of sodomy tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown of the family unit, and leads to the spread of dangerous, communicable diseases. Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental, unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country?s founders, and shared by the majority of Texans.
Did they really have to use tears . . . how can it breakdown the family unit if only homosexuals practice sodomy and they can't be families?
We oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction, or belief in traditional values.
Yeah but what if you are commiting a crime . . . while opposing homosexuality? What if I just hate homos . . . is that a good enough reason to be above the law?
Pornography ? The Party believes, as do the vast majority of Texans, that pornography is repulsive, addictive and contributes to deviant criminal behavior. It exploits men, women, and children and degrades society as a whole. We call upon our governmental bodies to enforce existing laws regarding all forms of pornography in our music, film, telephone, computer, video, cable, internet, and print industries. We must have more stringent legislation to prohibit access to pornography and sexually?oriented businesses.
Who wants to bet that Texans purchase more p*rn than 47 other states? Ever been to South Padre Island? How about the Starr Report . . .
Sex Education ? The Party recognizes parental responsibility and authority regarding sex education. We support the requirement that schools teaching sex education must teach directive abstinence until heterosexual marriage with an uninfected person as the only safe and healthy means of preventing sexually transmitted diseases, the spread of AIDS, and pregnancies in unwed students, and is also a way to build strong and lasting relationships. Sex education classes, if conducted, should be separated by sex and must teach that the use of condoms does not make sex safe.
All good sex ed classes already do that. Unfortunately, many kids are determined to scrog so you better tell them how to have safer sex instead of pretending that abstinence is the only option. Oh yeah and all the kids out there that think oral sex . . . isn't really sex . . .
Government Services ? The Party supports maximizing privatization of most government services. Public money or public powers should not be used to fund or implement any private projects such as high?speed rail or sports stadiums.
Gee, hitting below the belt on the former gov again . . .
We further support the abolition of federal agencies involved in activities not delegated to the federal government under the original intent of the Constitution including, but not limited to, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the position of Surgeon General, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Departments of Energy, Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Education, Commerce and Labor. These authorities should be eliminated or, where needed, transferred to the state or local governments.
Hmm, TX without having to follow EPA regulations . . . you would need a biohazard suit to get a sample from the Rio Grande
5) the restoration of congressional authority to deploy troops, 6) members of our armed forces retain their freedom to refuse vaccines not certified as safe by the FDA & the Surgeon General
I assume that's the same Surgeon General abolished a few paragraphs earlier . . .
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