Posted by shiftingshadows (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 12:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

thats not nice fox... get back to work on the eagle...

Posted by trojantrue (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 7:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Fox you surely are threatened by women aren't you?! Was it something from your childhood?

Posted by muledeer (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 8:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am glad to see involvement. Period !
We need more of that.

Posted by Marsell (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"..., fiscal responsibility,..."

That would be a good change, big one too !

Posted by blue (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 9:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Where are the young women and girls? Come on, take a cue from the Democrats..my granddaughter turns 15 this year..she will be voting soon. How about a community outreach program for Republican youth? You have to broaden your reach..where are the Asian, African-Americans, etc.? Please don't limit your membership to white, older women.

Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Blue...I hope that you aren't serious???? In case you don't know, political parties aren't limited by race. Have you ever heard of Michael Steele? He is black, he is also the head of the GOP. Something you also aren't aware of (obviously), is that this group (PCRW) has donated school supplies to students that were in need (no name or race provided, just requested from the school) and donations have been made to school nurses that have stated a need. In case any of you are clueless as to the ideals of the republican party, it is not limited to white, older women.

Posted by blue (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

sorry, but that is ALL I see in the photo..donating to the school is a worth while project..but it still doesn't answer my question..where are the races of women in THIS group? Michael Steele is neither a woman nor a citizen of Troy. This is exactly what happened to the Republican party..until you become inclusive of ALL people, the people will not support you.

Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 9:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Are you on medication???? PCRW is not 'by invitation only', nor is ANY political party. Anyone that wants to join, can. ANYONE! How about you not post bulletins about something that you obviously know NOTHING about~ politics.

Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That should be 'politics or government'

Posted by blue (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 9:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Still haven't answered my question..where are the people of all races? Are you hiding them? did they not want their picture in the paper? How about the people you are supporting?? All white?

Posted by dragonlady (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 9:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If it's open to anyone, then I guess you should be asking the other races why they aren't going. What are they supposed to do, put on ski masks and force everyone to go??

Posted by White_Lightning1 (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Michael Steele? LOL Not Perfect! You named one African American GOP member. Please keep going and name more if you can. I'll help. Condi Rice, that's two. Colin Powell, that's three...oh wait, he voted for Obama.

I'm sure there are a handful more out there. What a hoot!

Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What? I'm not even going to give you the satisfaction of elaborating any more than I have already to such an idiotic question. Anyone that is dumb enough to ask...."where are the other races, are you hiding them, etc..." is deserving of the name 'blue'. My reference to Michael Steele was to show you that the head of the GOP (do you even know what that means without google-ing it?) is black---so your reference to older, white women was ridiculous. You are trying to make something 'racial' out of something that isn't. I know this is coming from my comments about the 'African American Community Outreach Program', and why couldn't it just be the 'Pike County Community Outreach Program', but you are way off-base here.

Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

With the ideals of the Republican Party, I'm not surprised there isn't more.....is anyone else?

Posted by regis (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"Still haven't answered my question..where are the people of all races?"

Ever think maybe there aren't any because none have tried to join?

Posted by blue (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

still waiting for an answer..you have taken something from the liberals..insult anyone who asks a question you don't have an answer for.

Posted by regis (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I answered your question. Here it is again: maybe there aren't any other races because none have tried to join.

Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks regis! I'm sure that wasn't satisfying enough, though.

Posted by dragonlady (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

blue must be the type of person who feels their life isn't complete unless there's some kind of drama going on. Her/His question has been answered several times now.

Posted by blue (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If no other races have chosen to join..have you asked yourself why? have you tried to figured out why people overwhelmingly voted for Obama? Why the Democratic Party appealed to the younger generation? What does the Republican Party have to offer us? Just because I don't like Obama's policies, doesn't mean that I think Republicans could do any better..

Posted by dragonlady (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So you're suggesting they change their values and ethics to cater to someone else?? Are you serious? Would you change your values and ethics to cater to anyone else? Please. If someone doesn't agree and doesn't want to join, that is their choice.

Posted by blue (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 10:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

values and ethics aren't exclusively Republican. Of course you shouldn't "cater" to anyone..just stay in your little Republican world and look down your nose at everyone else..yep, that'll help your party alright. People that is why you lost the last election and why you are going to lose the next.

Posted by dragonlady (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Show me where I said that values and ethics were exclusive to the Republican party? Go ahead, I'll wait...
While I'm waiting I'll say that I would never change my ethics or values just to get more people to think like I do. If it's my own little world, so be it, at least I didn't compromise what I believe is right to cater to others. It's about quality, not quantity.
Face it blue, you are a racist. You took a look at the picture that went along with this article and made an assumption based on race. If you're a fair minded individual you'll know what I just said is true, if not then you're lying to yourself.

Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 11:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

No one is 'CHOSEN' to join. This is open to the public....anyone. Just call and ask for a form and pay the dues. I'm gonna give you a respone to some of these, in my own opinion. "Overwhelmingly voted" question....well, I have a lot of opinions on this. He speaks very well, he seemed to be the change that everyone was looking for, ACORN, I could give you lots of reasons---but, I think that he has proven not to be everything he was hoped to be. Hence, approval ratings. I recently watched an interview of one of his delegates from the election that raised a substantial amount of money for him...she had attended a tea party and was speaking as to all that has gone on since his election, calling it (government socialism) nothing more than modern day slavery. Very strong statement from a delegate and fund-raiser. 'What does Republican Party offer?'...My view is this, which is no more than how I feel. I am proud to be American. I love this country, I respect the ideals upon which it was founded, I think we need border control; I think there should be individual responsibility when it comes to providing for your children, working, and paying taxes; we need welfare reform; Cap & Trade....no way; Nationalized healthcare...no way. In his short presidency, the deficit has almost doubled what it was! All of these bailouts are ridiculous. I am Pro-Life. Now, that's just a few of my thoughts...which party do u think suits me best? You, please tell me how the most liberal-voting senator in American history was chosen as President. I think people wanted a change...boy, did we get it!

Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hate to tell you blue, but there is about to be an uprising of individuals that love this country, so I wouldn't count your chickens before they hatch! You are only a few months in right now, you have 3 years to go...I'm sure a lot can happen between now & then.

Posted by blue (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

did it occur to you that people are about sick of BOTH parties?

Posted by NotPerfect (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Did it occur??? Yes, of course! I think everyone is sick of it. Every news channel tells us different....I watch one and hear about how nationalized healthcare is going to be terrible....I watch another and am told how great it will be and how it will not effect tax money, etc... What if neither are right, what if both are wrong. Where does that leave us? People better start asking questions of every elected congressman and demand answers....they need to quit all this beating around the bush.

Posted by Thomas_Jefferson (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 11:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I see no problem with the republican womens group. They have done nothing to offend anyone. The values they support cross political lines and I am sure that there are young women of all races and and social backgrounds that are republican.

As a general rule most young women are busy working and raising children. They choose not to go to unnecessary meetings when they could spend free time with their family.

Surly it would be fortuitous for the whole community if every one was more involved with the way our country is governed. After all are we not a country by the people, for the people.

Posted by inaword (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thomas_J we are still a nation of the people by the people, just barely. But the way we are going we are just hanging on by our fingernails, and some would make the leap to take it away from us. Make us a nation by the government for the government.

Posted by regis (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"If no other races have chosen to join..have you asked yourself why?"

No.

"Have you tried to figured out why people overwhelmingly voted for Obama?"

Two words: Sarah Palin

"Why the Democratic Party appealed to the younger generation?"

It appealed to some of them; not all of them. And those that it does appeal to are just ignorant. There is an old saying: "If you are 20 and a Republican, you have no heart. If you are 40 and a Democrat, you have no brain."

Posted by Jack_Bauer (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

They voted for Obama b/c they like the idea of getting something for nothing, which is what he promises.

Posted by blue (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Regis, exactly..no one in the Republican party cares enough.

Posted by regis (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You totally missed the point. It has nothing to do with how much people care. It means when you are young you are generally guided more by emotions (i.e. "if it feels good, do it"), but when you are older, you are supposed make mature decisions based on sound judegment instead of just doing it because "it feels good" regardless of the consequences.

Posted by regis (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh and two more words "why people voted for Obama":
George Bush...that is a no brainer (pun intended)

Posted by jm4128 (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For 8 years George W Bush fought wars, increased spending and cut taxes on the premise of getting something for nothing. Is that why Republicans voted for him? Try not to build strawmen, it makes you dumber.

Posted by oldhog (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Darn, i finally get to agree with regis and blue. Bush put Obama in the white house, and yes blue, the Republicans will lose again. "Goerge and Dick were so sorry that the Dem's get two free passes to the White House." Know a lot of good republicans in our area but things sure were made tougher for you guys and gals. good luck!

Posted by oldhog (anonymous) on September 23, 2009 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Darn, I finally get to agree with regis and blue. Bush put Obama in the white house, and yes blue, the Republicans will lose again. "Goerge and Dick were so sorry that the Dem's get two free passes to the White House." Know a lot of good Republicans in our area but things sure were made tougher for you guys and gals. good luck!

Posted by DirtRoadDweller (anonymous) on September 24, 2009 at 6:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congratulations to the Pike County Republican Women on your charter. Some of these folks have tried to turn this into a racial issue and by responding to their childish, racist remarks, you boost their egos. Joining an organization - any organization- is exercising your right to free speech, free assembly and in some cases freedom of religion. It's your choice. I encourage anyone who wants to join the PCRW to do so. Otherwise - quit complaining or go join one of those non-exclusive groups like the ACLU!

Posted by BeachGirl (anonymous) on September 24, 2009 at 8:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Blue as a 'younger generation' member..i have no use for democratic way of thinking..so they dont appeal to all of us..i agree more with republicans than anything..and why does it matter if/when people of other races havent joined this group? all that matters is people are banding together to get something done which is more than many people can say..kudos to them...theyre doing more than just looking for racism in every corner like some people...

Posted by elvis2 (anonymous) on September 24, 2009 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

AMEN DirtRoadDweller , your comment sums it up exactly .

Posted by Bamabunny (anonymous) on September 25, 2009 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Amen DirtRoadDweller....BeachGirl

I don't care if someone is a Dem or a Rep...black..white...purple or green. I vote for whomever I think will better serve the people and preserve our rights as Americans. Most importantly of all is an elected official that will listen to the citizens of this country about what they want....need and deserve.

I read comments here insinuating that the Pike County Republican Women's organization is not inclusive to all women. This organization is opened to all women that want to join. If ANY woman chooses not to join...then that too is their right.

So those that are trying to turn this into a racial issue are WAY off base and will find any reason to argue for as long as people disagree with them.