Originally Posted by
mark blazejewski
Greg, believe me, I share your views and commiserate with your concerns. I know what it is like to be on the receiving end of the local Democrat machine. I am confident that you know that.
However, Lee's points are very valid, and are well taken.
Character assassination, distorted truths, and guilt by association, are synonymous with the local Democrat Party.
A classic example is Russ Sugg's 2015 campaign for Town Council Member. This good and decent man, this very able public servant, was the victim, yes victim, of such disgusting tactics. Truly, a loss for the Lancaster family.
In fairness, there are some Lancaster officials, with the Democrat label, that I believe are of sound character and great ability. Although I have some differences with them, I am specifically referring to Highway Superintendent Amatura and Supervisor Coleman. Furthermore, after a full year in office, I am currently inclined to view Council Member Walter rather positively.
I do however, have significant concerns about the remaining Town Council Members. There is one Council Member that I simply can never support.
These remarks are written to suggest to the Lancaster Republican Party, that it should understand, that, in the world of PUBLIC perception, the disgusting harassment and character assassination tactics of the local Democrat political machine, stands separate and apart from the perceived qualifications, conduct, competence, and commitment of some elected Democrat officials.
Therefore, IF the Lancaster Republican Party is relying on a theoretical sympathetic voter backlash, or on a singular platform of term limits, IMHO, the party is going to suffer the same old, same old.
The local Republican Party should consider the recent success of the Trump campaign. Although resplendent with controversies and burdened by follies, that candidate was successful in large measure because he spoke to specific concerns, and offered concrete remedies.
I am generally supportive of a brisk gale which would blow-in the refreshing winds of calm and respectful alternative commentary, civil discourse, and minority dissent. But those breezes should not echo issues of controversial personal conduct, political opportunism, a platform devoid of specifics, or of a campaign based upon a mere celebration of electoral competition,
Competent, committed, viable and substantive candidates are needed.
All this, IMHO, but what do I know?