January 4, 2024, headline in The New Yorker: Joe Biden Makes Saving Democracy the Center of His Campaign Article IV, Section 4 stipulates, “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government…” Knowledgeable Americans describe a democracy as “mob rule.” While the founding documents do not mention ‘democracy,’ …
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A KERA news article worth repeating: “Rockwall Republican who voted to impeach Texas AG Ken Paxton faces opposition from own party“ Relevant: applicable, germane, apposite, appropriate, suitable, fitting. Our Representative Republican form of government was created by We, the People. Our government was not the creation of a dictator or a monarch. Its creation was …
The author reflects on his failed attempts to repeal the 17th Amendment at his county Republican convention. He argues against democracy, advocating for a republican form of government. Citing historical and legal perspectives, he emphasizes the importance of state sovereignty. Despite his personal setbacks, he highlights ongoing support for his cause within the Republican Party.
The Dallas Express reported on the Rockwall County GOP’s concern about Representative Justin Holland’s unresponsiveness to voters and the Republican Party. They highlighted the distinction between democracy and a republic, and the role of political parties in representing voters. The article raised issues of representation and accountability, with a focus on the Republican Party’s platform. This has sparked a local debate over the representation of partisan interests. Meanwhile, a potential successor, Dennis London, has garnered support for his alignment with the party platform and proven representation of the community’s interests.
In 2023, Justin Holland and his ‘fraternity’ oppose School Choice in Rockwall ISD. His ‘fraternity’ say they believe the district offers excellent education, but fear losing funds to school vouchers, contradictory positions. This has turned non-partisan elections into a partisan issue, with Democrats and neocons against School Choice, while Republicans support it. School Choice addresses poor education in Democrat-run metropolitan areas. The Dallas ISD’s LGBTQ program highlights this divide, drawing attention to the Democratic Party’s ties to LGBTQ causes and the LGBTQ agenda’s perceived greed and perversion.
Our Platform The Texas State Republican Party Platform is built on grassroots ‘planks’ proposed by Republican voters at Precinct Conventions, County and Senate District Conventions, and the State Republican Convention, the largest political caucus in the entire country. In addition to the grassroots planks, the Platform includes our party’s principles and priorities. We, the Republican …
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