I'm curious. I assume each representative is sworn in when they take their seat. Are there any contradictions between the two oaths? If not, what's the point of the party oath? If so, what are the contradictions?
Do elected politicians occupy positions in their party that they would not occupy if they were not an elected politician? If so, why, was that relevant to their campaign for said office?
Can you provide me, or point me to, the text of Rule 16 (proposed, I assume)? I want to go to work with my rep, on this. We did battle last time over the loyalty oath. He does not understand the issue.
Our group wants to support the Freedom Caucus in every way we can. Let us know what we can do to help, and please keep us on every mailing list. Thanks.
You want to take credit for offering an “Olive Branch”? I don’t believe the GOP has asked for an Olive Branch or offered an Olive Branch. In life there are rules that have to be followed. Suck it up buttercups, you all created the Loyalty Oath.
I have to admit I don't follow events as closely as I should and I suspect they make mistakes, I know I do daily. With that said, if they did as you suggest Republican leadership would treat them just as they do now. The difference is as a unit they draw attention to the authoritarian rule exhibited by the, probable, Democrats who identify as Republicans.
So while they have not yet reached the level of perfection I applaud them for adding a contrast to the establishment. You know the establishment, people getting power/wealth off the back of the people they are supposed to represent.
Why were Freedom Caucus candidates allowed to run as Republicans? If an oath is required, or needed, it seems that's where the oath should be given. Not after a candidate, a Republican candidate is elected.
I'm not sure I follow you. How do you expect a candidate to know if they should/can run as a Republican? If you say they should only run as a Republican if they intend to swear an oath to the party, don't you think the oath should be administered when they file for the election? Isn't it a more transparent, honest approach?
That would mean every candidate for every office should be required to swear the same oath, don't you think?
I'm curious. I assume each representative is sworn in when they take their seat. Are there any contradictions between the two oaths? If not, what's the point of the party oath? If so, what are the contradictions?
Do elected politicians occupy positions in their party that they would not occupy if they were not an elected politician? If so, why, was that relevant to their campaign for said office?
A party oath has the stench of communism.
Keep swinging.
Can you provide me, or point me to, the text of Rule 16 (proposed, I assume)? I want to go to work with my rep, on this. We did battle last time over the loyalty oath. He does not understand the issue.
Our group wants to support the Freedom Caucus in every way we can. Let us know what we can do to help, and please keep us on every mailing list. Thanks.
Tom Balek
America First Patriots of Union County
803-740-8184
On 11/18/2024 1:28:18 PM, South Carolina Freedom Caucus from SC Freedom Caucus Substack <southcarolinafreedomcaucus@substack.com> wrote:
16. Members shall treat all Republican Caucus members in a respectful manner with proper
decorum at caucus meetings and events. To foster party unity and discourage intra-party
conflicts, a member of the Republican Caucus shall not financially support, participate in,
or otherwise assist in the campaign of an opponent against another member of the
Republican Caucus in good standing nor may a member of the Republican Caucus be a
member of a legislative special interest caucus that financially supports, participates in, or
otherwise assists in the campaign of an opponent against another member of the
Republican Caucus in good standing. The period for determining whether a legislative
special interest caucus has engaged in such activity is the current and immediately
preceding legislative sessions of the South Carolina General Assembly.
Thank you!
Why don’t you reach out to the Republican House Caucus and hear their side of the story and Loyalty Oath.
Look at my question above. I did that.
Keep up the good fight lads. Keep is informed.
You want to take credit for offering an “Olive Branch”? I don’t believe the GOP has asked for an Olive Branch or offered an Olive Branch. In life there are rules that have to be followed. Suck it up buttercups, you all created the Loyalty Oath.
How do you define a "Republican"?
So you recommend the FC to go along to get along, is that correct?
I have to admit I don't follow events as closely as I should and I suspect they make mistakes, I know I do daily. With that said, if they did as you suggest Republican leadership would treat them just as they do now. The difference is as a unit they draw attention to the authoritarian rule exhibited by the, probable, Democrats who identify as Republicans.
So while they have not yet reached the level of perfection I applaud them for adding a contrast to the establishment. You know the establishment, people getting power/wealth off the back of the people they are supposed to represent.
Why were Freedom Caucus candidates allowed to run as Republicans? If an oath is required, or needed, it seems that's where the oath should be given. Not after a candidate, a Republican candidate is elected.
I'm not sure I follow you. How do you expect a candidate to know if they should/can run as a Republican? If you say they should only run as a Republican if they intend to swear an oath to the party, don't you think the oath should be administered when they file for the election? Isn't it a more transparent, honest approach?
That would mean every candidate for every office should be required to swear the same oath, don't you think?