Problem is that most young people don’t know squat about the real world (yes this is something of a self-indictment since I am 25). Even I have a problem trying to reach them; it’s like the Connecticut Yankee trying to explain the train to someone of the Arthurian period. And it really doesn’t help that I think most of the pop culture nowadays is a lot of crud (putting it nicely).

I writing / mulling over a story on fanfiction.net, but given the fact I’m trying to finish a master’s in nuclear engineering, they are pretty slow in coming.

As for myself, I will not admit to being a Lostie. I will only say that if in the end somebody has not explained the gray cloud that sounds like a dinosaur and kills our favorite characters– and about 50 other open questions, many of which date back to Season 1 — then JJ Abrams had better leave the country with no forwarding address.

Make of that what you will. But I do not admit to being a Lost watcher.

We have a situation now that is somewhat *not* the typical. Oftentimes the party is populated (at least somewhat) with people wanting to make a difference. The challenge for leadership involves motivating and getting monetary and time commitments from the voting base.

Now it’s inverted. We have droves and droves of grassroots conservatives who are motivated and getting even *more* motivated by the follies underway in Washington — the moderates are even dismayed by what they see. And we have party leadership that seems determined not to learn from the past, or benefit from an absolutely golden opportunity.

It’s crazy.

I’m actually writing something on this same topic, especially on pop-culture and how to infiltrate it – basically it comes down to money and thick skin.

Nicely done.

“Republicans never go after the young voters. Start programs with high schools and colleges. It doesn’t have to be political, but about the conservative ideology.”

Two things:
1. There is going to have to be some basic education. You know, civics. Our local talk radio station had a segment on this morning that while 75% of Americans could name all of the American Idol judges, ONLY 1/3 (that’s like, 33%) COULD NAME THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT. Not tell what they do, just NAME them! Our youth has been indoctrinated and lied to so long that they honestly don’t know history or why socialism is bad. Not saying that can’t be overcome, just saying there is a little more of a challenge here than some realize.

2. On the otherhand, the youth, being somewhat “me” centered, is also starting to realize that someone is going to have to pay the bill on all this massive, hemorrhaging spending, and they are starting to realize that someone is them. They are not happy. I have heard more high school and college kids REALLY MAD about what is coming out of Washington – and these were many of the ones who thought Obama was so “cool”. So in that regard, the challenge is lessened.

Bottom line – we can do this. We have to stay focused and ignore the left when they attack us. In the true Alinksy fashion, the are attempting to distract by attacking us and getting a reaction, so the key is simply NOT to react. If you can get a group of young conservatives, they will spread the movement. 20 somethings still don’t have much respect for their elders – afterall, we’re still pretty stupid – but they will listen, and be influenced, by their peers. The economy should cooperate nicely for driving home the fact that the socialism thing – it just isn’t working…

To rebuild something, you have to get into it. Becoming involved, a member of your local Republican party, is something we should all do. I’ve been spending quite a bit of time at http://rebuildtheparty.ning.com/ in order to bring back conservative Republicanism to the Republican party.

There are many groups working on different tools and aspects of rebuilding. I like the idea of conservative fiction; our ideals make for a compellling story. Strength & resolve in the face of adversity, standing up for what’s right when the “popular culture” is against it, working hard through travails & trials to succeed – all good stuff.

I believe that we are seeing more Republicans in the house & senate (could use more in the senate) who are reclaiming fiscal responsibility & limited government conservatism. This is a good thing, & we need to encourage them to stay strong. Us? We simply must not quit, & keep the communication with our leaders & reps. The more they know are behind them, the stronger they can be. If they mess up, let them know but please also let them know when they do right.

Fluffy, you wrote: We, as a party, need to decide what is important. Establish that and then decide how to work from there.

Seems to me if I knew how to do this, I would already be quite wealthy. It seems to be a Catch 22 in reality.