WHY REPUBLICANS MAY LOSE BIG IN THE COMING THE ELECTIONS

It's time for some "straight talk" about how the Republican Party is organized. This commentary will address the lack of skill in basic communications.

There are too many Republican activists holding positions of power in the Party who still believe in using worthless and obsolete techniques in the conduct of their political activities. Conservatives have a tendency to dislike change but that attitude is dangerous and leads to failure in our present political environment! Also, many "activists" are there simply by virtue of reward for their "substantial" donations, without regard for essential skills. Because of poor or non-existent skills in the use of the Internet, those who have a casual view of communications block the flow of information thereby slowing down decision-making and lessening the chance of success.

If people really want to help their Party's cause, they should do some "self-analysis" and raise their communications skill level to that required by today's political environment or do the "right thing" and step aside. Quickly running out to buy a computer and having your kid send off a token email for you to show you are "with it" just won't cut it either. What is required is a commitment to acquire proper equipment and software and a dedication to learn and use the techniques that will increase widespread use of Internet communications among people.

The presence of individuals without modern communications skills on important committees and in important functions is now far too detrimental to tolerate. It is inappropriate and counterproductive to place people with poor communications skills in positions where they can, simply by their presence, exert influence that slows action, stops communications and, thereby, blocks the Party from gaining a majority.

One of many examples is that here in Missouri we have many State Committee members and members of lesser committees who have nothing but a "cosmetic" knowledge of Internet communications. They have near contempt for the use of email and have little regard for information located on web sites. These days, this is the kind of "volunteer" who loses elections. Communications is "where it's at" and there are far fewer Republicans than Democrats, particularly the liberal variety, who use the Internet to communicate.

At this point, (and probably long before) considering the times and what the Party is up against in the coming election, there is NO EXCUSE for electing any individual to any position if they cannot exercise a minimum of skill in Internet communications. Liberal nerds and their fellow travelers in the Democrat Party have claimed the Internet and are using it with great skill to spread their views and raise big money. To boot, the news media, with few exceptions, is stacked up solidly against Republicans. These are big problems that become even bigger when they aren't recognized! If the Republican Party goes down so will conservatives! The GOP and its supporters, especially those at the grass roots level, must cease their long time habit of ignoring the Internet and Internet communications.