Paige Rosen
Cohesive Mindsets
June 20, 2009

Republicans are running to and fro as if they have no sense of direction. We see RINOS on the political talk shows claiming they know what is best for the Republican Party.

Politicians such as Newt Gingrich and Mike Huckabee are soliciting Christians and saying what they believe Christians want to hear. Colin Powell (a liberal) wants to lead the Republican Party, even though, he endorsed Barack Hussein Obama in 2008.

Independents and Conservatives wait for a miracle to take place. They sit around waiting on leaders to suddenly manifest and revive the once mighty Republican Party.

To be honest, I will be the first one to tell anyone miracles do take place, but not without true expectation and a whole lot of faith. One could call me a realist who walks in faith. Does the statement seem contradictory, maybe to some, but not in the political world.

Here’s why – a few months ago a discussion was being held with many Conservatives who seemed to be erudite, well-versed, and logical. In a reply to some of them, an answer to their question was one word, ‘unity’.

Many of these wonderful Conservatives understood the use of the one word, but the one reply received from one Conservative stuck with me. Perhaps I should say the reply bothered me. In the gentleman’s well-meaning reply he stated, "I’m not a collectivist; I’ll do this on my own”.

At first the words were a bit shocking, but those few choice words helped me to understand what was wrong with the Republican Party, and the Conservative Ideology. This will not be a shocker to many, but the one word missing within the party is – "Leadership”.

For a few minutes, let's dust off those American history books, and read about the great leaders throughout our history. The Revolutionary War was led by great leaders. Sam Adams, George Washington, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, and the list goes on. Men like Sam Adams were a minority, but believed in a great cause. They stood against tyranny, and through their leadership we now have the United States of America.

Abe Lincoln took a stand to save the Union. Teddy Roosevelt brought about great changes during the turn of the 20th century. President Ronald Reagan led us to see the demise of the USSR.

What do all these leaders have in common? They brought about a 'cohesive mindset' that put ideas to work and brought about powerful changes for the good of the common person to keep and obtain Liberty.

The good news is, before these men stepped up many were asking the questions we are asking during this very time. "Where are the leaders”?

Today, I am asking the leaders to step forward. Do not let fear stop you from completing your destiny. The people are not looking for someone with a personal, selfish agenda, but the people are waiting on those who love America. Leaders who believe in the republican form of government, individualism, liberty, and the Constitution; a leader who understands that those ideas were put in place for all people. Needed are leaders who are willing to make the sacrifice for future generations to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness at any cost.

Do not let fear hold you back, step forward and drench this generation with your Conservative Ideologies in order for the Republican Party to have a cohesive mindset to take back this country. The time is now to stand against the ‘soft tyranny ’ taking place in Washington, D.C. Take advantage of such a time as this, because your time has come to lead.