Thursday, May 22, 2008

just what we need: the next right!

conservatives & libertarians!  have you heard of this











"the next right" is a new project started by Patrick Ruffini, Jon Henke, and Soren Dayton designed to build a new Republican Party and conservative movement.  as a community-driven grassroots action website for the right, the next right will feature in-depth political analysis, on-the-ground reports, and strategic discussion and debate.   the launch date is May 27th. 

sounds exciting doesn't it?  and maybe exactly the shot in the arm the conservative movement needs to respond effectively to left-leaning moonbats and those brats at the KOS who are dominating much of the blogosphere.

here's an excerpt of what patrick ruffini says about the next right:

If you’re looking for pure-play opinion and link bait on sundry topics from Ann Coulter to Jimmy Carter/Hamas, you won’t find it here. What you will find is in-depth (often unabashedly technical) writing about the election, the polls, the strategy, and the issues. Our analysis will track truth and stay true to the numbers. But it will self-consciously serve a greater purpose — educating YOU to be your own political strategist and start doing something — whether that’s blogging about your local Congressional race or Democratic corruption in your state, organizing fundraising drives, and maybe even managing races or running for office yourself. Only a revival of civic engagement at the grassroots level will create a conservative future we want: one that is pork-free and robust in the defense of our country and its values. We can’t call a switchboard and wait for Washington to fix the mess. We have to do it ourselves, from the ground up, in every state.

We don’t think this alone will solve the activism gap. Anyone who tells you that they alone have the answer is fooling you. This is not “the Daily Kos of the right.” What we’re hoping to do is create momentum and an intellectual framework for action — because action ultimately starts with narratives and ideas. We want grassroots conservatives and libertarians to start believing that they can make a difference again — a sense all too many have lost. Only you – and not some well-funded 527 — can bring the movement into the future. Only when grassroots conservative have a direct stake in the future of the party are we effective. The Next Right is about creating a vision for a 21st century Republican Party and conservative movement.

we really need to regroup don't you think?  we need to get back to basics.  to what made a conservative, a conservative.  we need be proactive, creative and use technology to our best advantage.  we need to NOT concede, retreat, back down, or stay silent.

read up on the next right yourself.  then go here to be notified when its up and running.  we need this.

Posted by zoey at 10:36:40 | Permanent Link | Comments (7) |
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1 - But Zoey is this group a "new conservative movment" or are they Reagan Conservatives? I mean I don't want to be part of a do-over conservative like McCain even though I plan to vote for him. I miss the old conservative party -- will these guys help with that?
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Written by: Jinxy at 2008/05/22 - 18:38:18
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2 - I know these bloggers and their work. Its definately conservative so I think its a great idea. My concern is that we occasionally need a good attack dog. McCain is not going to be that unfortunately. So I am hopeful that a blogger with power, clout, and a sharp tongue will rise to the job and start a network to combat the Daily KOS and HuffPo crowds. What do others think? (Comment this)

Written by: J at 2008/05/22 - 20:29:02
3 - Great Idea! Thanks for the heads up Zoey!
Looking forward for the launch date of May 27th! (Comment this)

Written by: chi at 2008/05/22 - 23:50:10
4 - It doesn't sound very Reagan-esque. I am worried about these kind of groups trying to re-invent conservatism. Is that what this is? What is wrong with the true conservatism like we had in the 80's and 90's? I don't trust people who are so crazy about McCain and I checked their websites and they are VERY pro-McCain. I am leery.
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Written by: Anonymous at 2008/05/23 - 01:45:30
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5 - hi there chi, it's so good to see you on my blog!! (Comment this)

Written by: zoey at 2008/05/24 - 04:48:57
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6 - i understand everyone's reservations because if you are a conservative, it does seem like we have somewhat lost our way doesn't it? my feeling is we need to get back to the house that Reagan built. i don't know anything about 'thenextright' except for what I have read --- and you have the same info as me. i am willing though to check it out and i am really happy someone is mobilizing. aren't you?
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Written by: zoey at 2008/05/24 - 04:51:44
7 - The current version of the right has given us torture, murder, a criminal president and his minions, ever rising gas prices, an ever richer wealthy class, made America the laughing stock of the world, has all but demolished the words on the Statue of Liberty, devalued the dollar and etc. What will the "next right" give America - The Black Death - Annihilation? I would expect at least that or something worse. (Comment this)

Written by: Ron Hager at 2008/06/02 - 06:07:12
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