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Seven Tests That Can Keep Republicans from Screwing Up
h/t Instapundit...Voters did not elect Republicans as much as they elected for a change ‐ and want it to result in positive action, economic revival, a secure and strong America, and most of all greater accountability from Washington DC. Had they articulated among themselves a set of tests for proposed actions that reflected those principles, they might have avoided this debacle entirely. These seven tests, in descending priority order, will provide Republicans on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue insight into whether their actions reflect their understanding of that mandate: 1. Does it serve to bring accountability to the political establishment in Washington DC? 2. Does it add to the economic power of the US and create good jobs for Americans? 3.Does it address the most critical needs of the country ahead of the ideological agendas of the parties? 4.Does it enhance national security and the defense of Americans both at home and abroad? 5.Does it serve the rule of law equally applied to all? 6.Does it restore the proper balance of power between the executive and legislative branches? 7.Does it restore the proper balance of power between Washington DC and the states? Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2017-01-05 |
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