Back To Basics for the Republican Party

Among Conservatives the rumblings are constantly about how the Republican Party has left us, moving toward the left, using “Compassionate Conservatism” as an excuse to inject big government into the party. The Republican Party leadership is hardly conservative, and the current nomination for President of the United States, John McCain, is barely better than his two Democrat Party opponents.

The Republican Party has lost its way, and if it is not salvaged soon, the GOP will go the way of the Whigs.

A handbook for Republicans who feel in their heart that the basics of the Republican Party have been lost is on the bookshelves of bookstores today. Back to Basics for the Republican Party is a handbook for Republicans that explains how we need to return to our roots. The author of the book is Michael Zak.

Back to the Basics for the Republican Party is an acclaimed history of the Grand Ol’ Party from the civil rights perspective, as well as recognizing the founding principles of the United States. Michael Zak believes that we can benefit greatly from knowing and appreciating the Republican Party’s heritage.

Michael Zak is a popular speaker to Republican organizations around the country, and his book has been cited by Clarence Thomas in a Supreme Court decision. Hundreds of articles by Mr. Zak are available on the Grand Old Partison blog each day, celebrating 154 years of Republican heroes and heroics.

Tonight, Michael Zak is my guest on Political Pistachio Radio tonight at 10:00 PM Eastern Time.

Tonight on the Andrea Shea King Show, one of my favorites will be joining me to talk politics. And you’re invited to eavesdrop. Or call in with your two cents!

Chuck Muth, former exec of the American Conservative Union, President and CEO of Citizen Outreach, political consultant and the all around cure for the common conservative, brings a plethora of stuff to talk about.

Political stuff. McCain, the imitation Democrat. Inside baseball. (Like what’s going on with Republican-turned-Libertarian Bob Barr.) Pet peeves. Major peeves. (Like the TSA gestapo you have to go through at every airport. Or the attack on home schooling. ) Good interesting stuff. Chuck’s connected. And engaged.

We get underway at 9p ET (6p PT). Hit the link then to launch the program:

40th Anniversary of the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

It seems appropriate that tonight’s guest on my radio show is a black reverend that preaches in the inner-city neighborhoods of Seattle. I didn’t realize the connection until after the interview date had been established.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 40 years ago today in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He lead a campaign for civil rights, known for his non-violent marches and demonstrations.

The evening prior to his death, in a sermon that seemed to forsee his fate, Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Llike anybody I would like to live a long life. Longetivity has its place. But I am not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He has allowed me to go up to the mountain, and I have looked over, and I have seen the promised land.”

King was shot in the neck the following day while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. He died later that day in the hospital.

Riots broke out, sweeping through several major U.S. cities. On April 9, 1968 more than 50,000 people attended King’s funeral in Atlanta, Georgia. His legacy, even 40 years after his death, continues. His message remains strong, and in our memories.

tonight Reverend Wayne Perryman joins Political Pistachio Radio at 10pm Eastern/7pm Pacific.

Right up there with Michelle Malkin, “Media Lizzy,” Pajama’s Media, Power Line and Ed Morrisey, John Hawkins is one of the top Conservative Bloggers on the Blogosphere. His two sites - Rightwing News and Conservative Grapevine, are enormously popular and pull in tens of thousands of viewers a day.

He will be our guest tonight at 7:00 pm cst on “Libertarian Politics Live.” Listen in at www.blogtalkradio.com/libertarian.

We will be discussing: Obama’s ties to Radical Islam and Rev. Wright, McCain’s poll numbers, Ron Paul wierdness, and Bob Barr’s entry into the race as a Libertarian.

You can call in at 646-915-9887.

We’re also expecting a special guest or two to check in with us.

And if you missed our show last week with US Senator Mike Gravel now Libertarian for President, you can still listen to it on podcast at the link above.

For cutting edge news on the libertarian political movement from a Rightwing perspective - www.libertarianrepublican.blogspot.com 

This September, President George W. Bush will take the Republican National Convention stage for the last time as the head of our nation, the head of our party and give over the seat at the top of the ticket to John S. McCain. Bittersweet and exciting - but such is the political life.

Minneapolis is just COOL. The GOP Convention 2008 folks are building staff - and making this convention the most tech-savvy and leading edge ever. Not to mention the Blog Madness fun… here are some of the highlights:

Just six months away… here come the planners! Not to mention… Executive Producer Named for GOP Convention and here comes the Google Innovation and YouTube and Digital Delegates!

—Media Lizzy

Finally… in a recent update from GOP Convention President & CEO Maria Cino:

This Isn’t Your Father’s GOP’

The GOP continues to round out its roster of official providers to the 2008 Republican National Convention with choices clearly designed to achieve the party’s goal of hosting the most tech-savvy convention in history. In the past month, Qwest and Google joined the already stellar line-up of Ustream.TV, YouTube, Travel Tech, and PR Newswire. In addition, the convention team is online with social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook.

Qwest Communications International Inc. will serve as the Official Communications Provider for the presidential nominating convention. As the Official Communications Provider, Qwest will be the exclusive provider of high-speed Internet as well as voice and data lines for the COA. Qwest also will provide hosting services and 24/7 network management and technical support.

Learn more about the Official Communications Provider in the News Room.

Google Inc. will serve as the convention’s Official Innovation Provider. Convention President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Cino made the announcement in a unique video posted to the convention’s new YouTube^TM channel. The video is also showcased on the convention’s website, and highlights Google’s cutting-edge, computer-generated SketchUp^TM graphics of the Xcel Energy Center, where the 2008 Republican National Convention will be held. The video has already been viewed 20,000 times.

“Google and YouTube are synonymous with innovation, and our groundbreaking collaboration will set a new precedent for engaging and involving Americans in the Republican National Convention,” said Cino. “We also remain firmly focused on providing Senator McCain with every tool available to communicate his message to the American people - and this agreement is an important part of our efforts.”

Learn more about the Official Innovation Provider in the News Room.

The announcements made a huge splash online, especially among bloggers! Click through the list below for just a sampling of the coverage:

• MinnPost
• The Wall Street Journal’s Business Technology Blog
• Washington Times
• techPresident.com
• Media Lizzy & Friends
• Theworldwellinherit.com
• Precisenews.com
• CycloneConservatives.com

Cross posted @ Media Lizzy & Friends

Catch this… from the press department at BlogTalkRadio:

Washington Post: With BlogTalkRadio, the Commentary Universe Expands
Columnist Howard Kurtz has written a piece about BlogTalkRadio in today’s Washington Post that proves we’ve come a long way from talking to “no one.”
In his column Media Notes, Kurtz explains how “With BlogTalkRadio, the Commentary Universe Expands.”
The article talks about the story behind our Citizen Broadcast Network, how some “unlikely stars have been born,” and BlogTalkRadio’s emergence as a tool for more empowering and interactive experiences online.
CEO Alan Levy says:

“It’s great that BlogTalkRadio is recognized by the number one media critic in the country, Howard Kurtz, as “a populist force in cyberspace.” This validates BlogTalkRadio as a powerful online medium that is a true Citizen Broadcast Network. As I said in the article, my Dad would be proud.

From the article: “It’s a great tool,” says James Boyce, who blogs at the Huffington Post and recently took a break from his online show to work for Bill Richardson’s presidential campaign. “There’s no barrier to entry. You set up your own show with simple-to-use technology.”
We have grown so much since August of 2006. Starting from the ground up, an empty network with no hosts, to our current impressive lineup of content, Kurtz observes that in addition to bloggers, “some better-known people are also gravitating toward the outlet.”
Read the Washington Post article here.

—Media Lizzy

Greetings folks… Media Lizzy here. Tomorrow, BTR Host Eric Dondero will host former US Senator Mike Gravel - a recent Libertarian convert from the Democratic party. Dondero is a US Navy Veteran, former Libertarian Party National Committeeman, Founder of the Republican Liberty Caucus and fmr. Senior Aide to US Congressman Ron Paul R-TX. He is now a national Republican Political Consultant based in Houston, Texas. Please tune in… details are below!!!

From Eric Dondero: Just confirmed… Former two-term United States Senator Mike Gravel will be a guest on “Libertarian Politics Live” Friday night at 7:00 pm cst. Sen. Gravel recently announced his switch from the Democrat Party to the Libertarian Party. Yesterday, he announced in a press release that he plans to continue his campaign and seek the Libertarian nomination for President.

Gravel served in the US Senate from 1968-1980, having been elected twice from the State of Alaska. He participated in most of the early Democrat Party Presidential debates with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, as well as Bill Richardson, John Edwards and others.

Gravel will be on the show for the first 15 minutes. He will be discussing his current plans for the LP Presidential nomination, as well as his stances on some of the issues of the day.

The rest of the show will be devoted to Alaska politics, and will include guests: Brandon Kelly of the Anchorage Press discussing the recent fight within the AK GOP and Gov. Sarah Palin, and our third guest fmr. State Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux who is challenging incumbent Don Young in the GOP primaries for US Congress.

To listen to the show live visit www.blogtalkradio.com/libertarian. Or, download the podcast afterwards at the same site. Call-ins are always welcome at 646-915-9887.