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With the Bush administration continuing to waste money on just about anyone begging for a bail-out, the Republican National Committee appears to stepping into the role of loyal opposition to would-be socialists in both the current administration and the incoming administration. Reports the Washington Times:

In what would amount to a slap in the face to a sitting Republican president and the party's Senate and House leaders, national GOP officials, including the vice chairman of the Republican National Committee, are sponsoring a resolution opposing the resort to "socialist" means to save capitalism.

"We can't be a party of small government, free markets and low taxes while supporting bailouts and nationalizing industries, which lead to big government, socialism and high taxes at the expense of individual liberty and freedoms," said Solomon Yue, a cosponsor of a resolution that would put the RNC -- the party's national governing body -- on the record as opposing the U.S. government bailouts of the financial and auto industries.

Republican National Vice Chairman and constitutional law attorney James Bopp Jr. authored the resolution and is asking the rest of the 168 voting members of the committee to sign it.

"The resolution also opposes President-elect Obama's proposed public works program and supports conservative alternatives," while encouraging the RNC "to engage in vigorous public policy debates consistent with our party platform," Mr. Bopp said.

A Republican Party that rediscovers its commitment to limited government and individual liberty could become the most important outcome of the 2008 election.

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VinceP1974| 12.30.08 @ 8:21AM

If the GOP is smart they will spend a good portion of thier statement on clear and concise condemnation of Bush for what he has done. For his breaking with the past.. For the horribly wrong new areas he has allowed the Govt to enter.

And not just for cover so that they could oppose Obama.. but for real Genuinely they should condemn Bush. Bush has recklessly caused a huge violation of the Constitution with the excuse that it was an emergency. That is not acceptable. And it creates an example for The One to follow that will be even more reckless.

In fact I would go so far as to impeach Bush but there's no time now.

Kate| 12.30.08 @ 9:03AM

Is there any way that we can contact the 168 RNC members to urge them to support this resolution?

J David| 12.30.08 @ 10:08AM

With El Presidente Jorge Boosh one must choose either to believe that the Harvard MBA really IS a mental midget, and a tool, or that he really is an ideological SOCIALIST at heart. The level to which HIS administration has sunk, and is "giving away the store" is breathtaking even to some commie-lib Dems.

VinceP1974 | 12.30.08 @ 12:33PM

People who think the Dems would have spent less if they were in control need to make their case.

Yes Bush and GOP Congress spent to unacceptable levels.. but at least I know they still spent less than the Democrats would have. For some reason this fact isn't said in public much.

Linda| 12.30.08 @ 4:31PM

It is time that Republicans that act like Democrats are held accountable by their party and by the people who elected them. If they sray, all funding from the RNC should be pulled from them and other candidates from their Districts should be supported with RNC money to run against them.

Also, do you wonder why Bush gave the automakers money even though our representatives voted against it? Look up the Cerberus Capital Management Group and see why...They recently bought 80% of Chrysler and also led a group of investors that purchased 51% of GMAC finance. Johm Snow, former Bush Secretary of Treasury is the Chairman, Dan Quayle runs one of it's international units, and Bush Sr is involved in it's ownership somehow....Now, do you wonder why Bush is giving the money to the automakers even though the people told him NO??????????

ruth| 12.30.08 @ 4:54PM

I have a love-hate relationship with President Bush.

VinceP1974 | 12.30.08 @ 8:07PM

Ruth me too. I actually pains me when I feel I have to speak against him

Fundamentally I think he's a decent man, and his being torn asunder by what ever external/internal cause I sorta feel like it's a metaphor (or omen?) for what is happening to our nation.

ruth| 12.30.08 @ 8:53PM

I think he used all the personal strength he had to protect us from terroism--he was devastated that we were attacked on his watch. Unfortunately, domestic issues went to hell in a hand-basket.