Upstream on your post, Original point, you make a plea for midland to come on over to your side of the isle. Be that as it may on ones personal choice, I wanted to address your tactics specifically, as it pertains to this thread, though it might occur to you that we're off topic a bit.
Our friend (though we fight like puppies at times) rdww often says (not just on this thread) that it's very important to not alienate others from the Republican Party. I agree, it seems to me that most agree. I'm convinced of his sincerity and he can attest that I've never accused him of not being. I appreciate his concern in this area and will endeavor to heed his advise. We scrap a bit here as though having a private discussion. I should be careful of that as it's not actually private at all. Point is, his sincerity is of high value to me.
Yet, we Republicans have a tendency to resist being bought. A better way of saying it: Telling someone whatever they want to hear for an ulterior motive.
Midland can certainly attest to our sincerity and lack of manipulation.
I will admit, if it were an exclusive purpose to secure Party membership alone, I'd respond completely differently. That method isn't remotely full proof or sustainable, as we can see when we role (just some) of the tape back:
Tea Party/Healthcare
8 yrs of Bush
Contract with America
Bush
8 yrs of Reagan
These things go back and forth in spite of your method, that we've seen much of over the yrs.
Being genuine is important to me and a much needed, desired attribute.
