From In The Agora:
Most holidays are occasions for celebration, but ITA announces a new holiday with a grave message. We declare today “Breaking the 11th,” in honor of Ronald Reagan’s famous 11th Commandment, “Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican.” Of course, Reagan himself often broke this rule, with good reason, and so shall we.
With Republican control of the House, Senate, and Presidency, perhaps now more than ever in recent history, it is important for rank-and-file Republicans to loudly proclaim our dissatisfaction with the way our leadership have become heady with unchecked power. Too often these days, we are asked to support the Party as an end rather than a means. And also too often, the policies, positions, and rhetoric of our elected Republicans run contrary to the principles that lead us to identify with the Grand Old Party. And, unfortunately, too often Republicans are complacent or silent in the face of such betrayal.
Heh. I think I am automatically in… My question- what is my excuse the other 30 days of the month?
John S.
Consider yourself a bellwether, John.
Jimmy Jazz
Along with OH-2.
tBone
I followed some of the links on their Others Breaking the 11th page. It’s kind of depressing and heartening at the same time – heartening that there are still sane, reasonable Republicans out there, and depressing that their voices continue to be drowned out by the batshit crazies.
jg
Doesn’t seem to aplly to religion.
Tim F
You’ve never met a Hasid.
Rick
To the contrary, I want the Republicans to actually *become* heady and find if our “power” is unchecked. The GOP congresscritters are still basically, well, p*ssies. And Dubya just goes along with all spending schemes, plus his additions.
Plus insoucience over illegal immigration, and the pandemic of vote fraud.
Hey, I guess I’m not contrary after all; I broke the 11th Commandment by criticizing my party for failing to confront the Democrats more boldly.
By definition, then, I’m so gloriously sane, reasonable and independent. Do go ahead and cover me with admiration and praise.
Cordially…