Handing over the reigns to the Arizona and Maricopa County Republican Empire....and sittin’ this one out By 'The GHOST'

I’m taking a break from recruiting and apologizing for the GOP. My family needs me. This is a perfect time to reconnect with my wife and (nearly adult) children. I’m not a sore loser; but, I will admit that I’m not extreme enough for the current Arizona and Maricopa County Republican leadership. I’ll also confess this….my mind needs a rest from all of the venom, name calling, embarrassing antics, anger and hostility. Unity – Schmunity. It’ll never happen here in Arizona. Why can’t we be honest and admit that it is impossible? It is impossible, Mr. Ash/Pullen/Haney. Desirable? Yes. Possible? No.

There have been calls from around the State to compromise and just work together to elect Republicans in the future while ignoring reality. However, compromise rises out of negotiations on behalf of two or more concerned parties. There is no negotiating with the newly
elected AZ GOP leadership, only submission and obedience are tolerated. I don’t submit to anyone – only God. I don’t conform. I don’t fake it and I would never expect anyone else to. The State GOP and MCRC are supposed to work to elect Republicans – without administering a secret purity litmus test. How can we move forward without admitting the truth? The current AZ GOP leadership is committing GOP genocide in this state.

Think about this Mr. Ash, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Haney……. Jews, Catholics and evangelical Christians have completely different religious ideologies. They may work together and agree on one or two social/platform issues within the GOP but if you start asking about the Messiah, Salvation, Worship, Communion, the Rapture and who is the ‘go to guy’ – God, Jesus or a priest/pope………you’re in trouble. There will never be any agreement or compromise. There shouldn’t be. It is what it is. You should expect no less of us “we thought we were but I guess we’re not Republican/angry/pure enough” Republicans drowning in the GOP abyss here in Arizona.

Our kids are watching and listening to everything
that is said and done. The GOP won’t be able to buy a vote from them in the future unless it learns the real value of the spirit of compromise, tolerance and acceptance.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with refusing to be bullied or shamed into volunteering for the AZ GOP when I am disgusted by those in leadership. People leave their jobs, churches or other civic organizations all of the time when there is a big leadership change. I’ll cling to my life-long belief in “the party principles” but claim no current affiliation with the local party. It’s an act of courage to stand up for MY principles. In reality, it will only be for a short time – in church it’s called a “season”. My “season” of a sabbatical from the AZ GOP is here. I’m on vacation. I’m waving the white flag. I’m a working man with a family. I’m sure there are plenty of retired and pure-enough folks waiting to volunteer and contribute. Knock yourself out.