Buncombe County GOP re-elects Johnson as chairman

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   John Galt March 10, 2009

   The Old Guards have finally been overthrown in Buncombe County! Tim Johnson is a fresh new wave of optimism and finally REAL Republicans concerned with Liberty and Principle are back in control. The dinosaurs are finally extinct! Dr. Tim Johnson will continue to do a great job as Chairman.

   This is a great letter from Dr, Johnson from last month explaining what he is trying to do:

   Did You Think They Would Give It Up Easily?
   Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:12am
   Did You Think They Would Give It Up Easily?
   By Timothy F. Johnson, Ph.D.

   You know over the past three months, I have seen fast growth of Republican social networks grow and a great deal of conversations taking place around the country. Young and old, new and seasoned Republicans have become engaged on sites such as Facebook, Myspace and a host of social networks. What is even more astonishing is the number of people who are writing about their individuals challenges around the country. From my friend Akindele in Michigan to Jamal and the Hip Hop Republicans in Washington DC to even me in North Carolina, it is apparent the “Old Guards” are seeing the writing on the wall.

   For far too long they have held the party hostage through intimidation, limited access to party activities and a disregard for inclusion. The “Old Guards” have enjoyed the power, prestigious and positions without being challenge. Yet, have publically said they want to bring more people into the party, increase youth involvement and create an atmosphere that uses “We” versus “Me.”

   Immediately after last year’s election, the pundits and the rest of the “Old Guards” admitted we have to do something different. But what was different about last year from any other year? A person of color was elected to the presidency. Oh. That wasn’t supposed to happen. While there are many who say they rejoice in the election of the current president, you and I know that there are a number of other individuals who didn’t believe it was going to happen last year or anytime in their lifetime. As a matter of fact, they were more prepared for a Hillary.

   So, what does this have to do with the present “negative and resistance to change” environment many of us are dealing with today? The “Old Guards” are dealing with a backlash like never before!
   Old tactics to limit who gets to speak at the table and to the media are being dismantled. Young and old, new and seasoned (who get it) are redefining the Republican Party without waiting for Michael Steele, state or local party officials to do it for them. Local citizens, trained and untrained, are taking the bull by the horn and saying enough is enough. No longer are we willing to wait for you to work out your deals with the other side and then tell us how we are supposed to act.

   No longer, are we willing to sit in our cubicles and let you manipulate us, to tell us how to think, when to speak and who we can speak to. Today, like never before the ground is swelling with enthusiastic people scared of what they will leave behind for their children and grandchildren to deal with.. And the old guards are finding themselves not only on the outside but being blamed for the demise of the party, its’ base and lack of sticking with our core principles.

   They are having to be accountable to people they never thought they would have to be accountable to. They are not lifelong politicians or party operatives, but new, aggressively acting, mad as hell “Joe the plumber” citizens. They are young professionals, stay at home parents, and urban conservatives to name a few. They are Black, White, Hispanic, Asian and a number of other groups.

   You see my friends, the grassroots efforts to rebuild our party, to reaffirm our beliefs and promote our core principles has begun to left itself up on its own up instead of waiting for a great messiah. After reviewing our core party principles this morning, listed below, I think it is safe to say we are taking our party back, we are re-establishing who serves who and we are standing up and speaking out.

   So, as you are going through your own challenges in your respective communities, know you are not alone! There are a number of us in the struggle with you. Know that you have plenty of people to chat with through these various social networks across the country who can share with you ways to deal with whatever your circumstances may be. Know that you are child of God: strong, determined and destine for success. Don’t let the name callers, the self righteous, the self absorbed and especially the “Old Guards” deter you from your mission.

   Republican Party Fundamental Principles:
   • We believe that the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
   • We believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.
   • We believe in free enterprise and that encouraging individual initiative will continue to bring this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
   • We believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
   • We believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
   • We believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.
   • We believe America must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.
   • We believe in American values and that we should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
   • We believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.

   Your humble servant leader,,

   Timothy F. Johnson, Ph.D.
   The Frederick Douglass Foundation, Inc.
   [email protected]

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   Chad Nesbitt March 9, 2009

   Not much is said about Tim Johnson but I can tell you this. He is the best chairman the BCGOP has ever had. The BCGOP has struggled with egos in the past.
   It still does somewhat, but Johnson has been putting an end to that. He is building a family and families always stick together. I am looking forward to the next election.

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