I think that Mertz and Littlefield could have been some of the best things that could have happened to the Republican Party. Now, I am stating this as an outsider up to this time, a registered Conservative. When the polls close tonight (or is it when they opened this morning?), I officially become a member of the Republican Party.
I think that the ideals that both John Mertz and Brad Littlefield would have brought to the Republican line would have helped strengthened the town party. Because of the fact that the town party had a problem with Mr. Mertz, and therefore anyone that was coming along with him, they put out their own line of candidates to spite those who had true "republican" ideals.
The problem with the Rotterdam Republican party is not that Mertz and Littlefield ruined them, in fact, the issue is that they got too far from the original ideals of the party, the ones that Mertz and Littlefield ACTUALLY stood for (or closer to), such as smaller government and lower taxation.
Mertz and Littlefield did the only thing they could think of to save the town and county and ran separately against two groups of people who, while running on two separate lines, were running with the same ideals. All considered, figuring that, along with the size of the pocketbooks and lemming following the other parties have, the No New Tax Party did quite well and should be the way that the Republican Party looks to going towards in the near- and long-term future.
Thanks Bumblethru er I mean Kevin. Lock step with one another. Now that your out of the closet how about admitting to the doubters....you are Bumblethru.
Thanks Bumblethru er I mean Kevin. Lock step with one another. Now that your out of the closet how about admitting to the doubters....you are Bumblethru.
If I only had the time to be on here twice... or to do this while I was at work.
Thanks Bumblethru er I mean Kevin. Lock step with one another. Now that your out of the closet how about admitting to the doubters....you are Bumblethru.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO......I'm mertzie!!!!!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
I think that Mertz and Littlefield could have been some of the best things that could have happened to the Republican Party. Now, I am stating this as an outsider up to this time, a registered Conservative. When the polls close tonight (or is it when they opened this morning?), I officially become a member of the Republican Party.
I think that the ideals that both John Mertz and Brad Littlefield would have brought to the Republican line would have helped strengthened the town party. Because of the fact that the town party had a problem with Mr. Mertz, and therefore anyone that was coming along with him, they put out their own line of candidates to spite those who had true "republican" ideals.
The problem with the Rotterdam Republican party is not that Mertz and Littlefield ruined them, in fact, the issue is that they got too far from the original ideals of the party, the ones that Mertz and Littlefield ACTUALLY stood for (or closer to), such as smaller government and lower taxation.
Mertz and Littlefield did the only thing they could think of to save the town and county and ran separately against two groups of people who, while running on two separate lines, were running with the same ideals. All considered, figuring that, along with the size of the pocketbooks and lemming following the other parties have, the No New Tax Party did quite well and should be the way that the Republican Party looks to going towards in the near- and long-term future.
That's a pretty good post, and no, I'm not Kevin.
Gerard, I mean Black Spidey/Greeny/Marina explain to me how the local Republican mess isn't your fault? You were the chairman, you were the town attorney and Tommasone henchman, you were the town hall bully, explain to me why you don't share in the blame?
As another poster wrote, wasn't it Parisi who dropped Mertz from the ticket? If it was sour grapes on Mertz's part, why didn't the party control that? How could one person have so much influence in the elections? Do you honestly believe that Mertz is some sort of election/campaign genius? Give me a break!
Kevin has it right, it has nothing to do with Mertz (he doesn't singlehandely control political destinations) it had to do with those in power going the wrong direction. Littlefield, Mertz, McGarry and Oconnor just happened to have the right message without a major party line.
So, if you want to know who runined the party, blame the ones with the power at the time and STOP giving Mertz so much credit!
If I only had the time to be on here twice... or to do this while I was at work.
Ya mean like the "fast thinkers"in the Finance Dept-lol. While idiots here continue to blame Brad Littlefield he has moved on and was a part of the victorious Chris Gibson campaign. This was the biggest victory for REP/CONS in these parts. Keep fretting about nonissues. Who will run for Town Jerk next year?
John Mertz answered the call and ran against pathetic Paul Tonko when he was in the Assembly voting with Shelly Silver 100%. No he is not always right but to blame him for the REP implosion is a joke. If you want to see wants wrong with the County REP look in the mirror.
I heard Gibson thanking Brad Littlefield personally last night after he was elected to Congress.
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
yeah he thanked him for not creating another WTF party to ruin the republican party in Saratoga county
We aren't talking Schenectady 'sh!thole' county here! Saratoga does things the 'right way'. However....if Gibson or anyone else for that matter, wasn't endorsed.....s/he too, through our democratic process, can and should run on a third party line!!
Heck, there are and have been many people who NEVER seek a major party endorsement! Many do not want to be beholden to any party!
That is what this great country is all about! IMHO of course
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Well the local Republican party needs to move on from this election too. We kept our reps in the State and we lost a TB seat. Give Tracy some time and I'll bet we'll get a TB seat in the next opportunity.
It should be interesting to watch this new TB. They can't continue to blame the past adminstration for much longer. They ARE the past administration now. Let's see how they do with a full TB of their own. Who can they blame now?
By the same token local reps can't continue to blame Mertz & Littlefield either. Ang left us and if he wants to come back I would have no objection. However, I would never support him as a candidate again.
It's time to move on and look to the next election cycle. Learn from the past, but don't dwell in it.
I heard Gibson thanking Brad Littlefield personally last night after he was elected to Congress.
Congressman Elect Gibson thanked Brad Littlefield in his victory speech. But don't let that get in the way of your preconceived notions. Keeping blaming Brad and John for wrecking a party that was wrecked years before.
Well the local Republican party needs to move on from this election too. We kept our reps in the State and we lost a TB seat. Give Tracy some time and I'll bet we'll get a TB seat in the next opportunity.
It should be interesting to watch this new TB. They can't continue to blame the past adminstration for much longer. They ARE the past administration now. Let's see how they do with a full TB of their own. Who can they blame now?
By the same token local reps can't continue to blame Mertz & Littlefield either. Ang left us and if he wants to come back I would have no objection. However, I would never support him as a candidate again.
It's time to move on and look to the next election cycle. Learn from the past, but don't dwell in it.
I would prefer if Gerard took back the Chairmanship. It has been hell for us as you know Husky. I too would welcome Ang back with open arms and help him defend his seat. IMHO
What, the reputation of the Rotterdam Republican party isn't damaged enough? I think Angelo should be given the Rotterdam Republican Chairmanship. It would only be fitting.
If Gibson is thanking Littlefield then Littlefield must have been helping him which makes Gibson even a bigger goof than I originally thought. Boy Siena sure produces some crazies. Gibson does not have what it takes. Too bad Murphy didn't do a better job in his campaigning because he is definitely the better man. I hope Gibson doesn't look cross-eyed at Brad--it will be instantly over for him. Send the Tea Party back. They make lousy Republicans.
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Ya mean like the "fast thinkers"in the Finance Dept-lol. While idiots here continue to blame Brad Littlefield he has moved on and was a part of the victorious Chris Gibson campaign. This was the biggest victory for REP/CONS in these parts. Keep fretting about nonissues. Who will run for Town Jerk next year?
