Operation Chaos has the advantage that no matter who looses, we win. The drive-bys can try and spin it how they will, but it doesn't change this fact. Now my question is, after Operation Chaos is over in January (November, whatever), what do we do next? OC has been able to fire up the conservative base and make politics fun again- goes to show that when the personal actions of individuals make a difference, they can care, even when their representatives are completely out of touch.

That being said, we now know we have an effective vehicle to nudge people to try something. The benefits of OC was that you saw a near-immediate result and conclusions to those actions. I was hoping there would be a way to apply this kind of organized action to debunking the MMGW myth and prevent legislation that would further harm our economy.

With OC, we had an upcoming important election to spur people to action. Now we have increasing gas prices and cost of food to worry about. Btw, it's not just oil that's driving up food prices, it's legislation that is trying to force the whole 'organic' swindle to become the norm (see Rushes update on California's legislation that drastically effects this year's strawberry crop). There are many other ways that the influence of the environmentalist cult is harming us as a nation, but these two issues are ones that everyone has to notice. With the elections, it was a matter of popular discussion. With these issues it becomes even more personal (daily financial cost) and is also somewhat of note in the drive-by media.

Obviously, these will be issues where the incoming administration will be set against logic and reality, no matter which liberal wins. This gives the operation a continuing tie to the usual political content of Rush's show. He could even continue the trend of gloating over the continuing failures of MMGW assertions. The question remains now of what official action can individuals take that could have a response in a reasonable amount of time. It would have to be something that pretty much demands a response in the drive-bys, be it positive (unlikely) or negative.

Something should be clicking here, but it's not at just this moment. Perhaps it's because it's 1:30am, and I have to get up in 5 hours (yes, I'm still young enough for that). Or maybe it's because I'm not sure Rush has the same conviction and interest in the subject. He's a brilliant guy, and I'm sure he could make it work were it pitched to him, but we're conservatives here, and we don't rely on others to do everything for us. This whole idea needs a iconic vehicle like the candidates- preferably one that is readily recognized and already of notice to the drive-bys. This would have been a lot simpler if we could have had a nominee that was actually a conservative, and some debates that brought up the MMGW topic.

However, these resources are not available just now, so we'll have to look further afield. Outside the U.S. in Britain, perhaps? With the people's obvious distaste for the Cap'n'Trade failures, as evidenced by the ousting of the Labor Party and return of the Tories, a popular voice over there would be a good starting point, be it a rock star, actor, athlete, public official, what have you. Any candidates? When it comes to Hollywood, we've seen how much coverage these less than official sources get. A visiting person of this nature could kick the whole thing off and continue to be the lightning rod for cultist dissent. And who knows, maybe some famous Americans of similar stripe will follow suit to give it more publicity.

Please, let's sketch out some possibilities and don't be afraid to play devil's advocate here.

May I politely ask why Operation Chaos was a success? What has it given us, but a bit more fun? The Senators Obama and Clinton are at each others neck, but Senator McCain is being showed down our throats as a Conservative. Somehow, this does not make sense to me. Senator, illegal loving McCain, the hope for America. Will someone please help me to understand this?

May I politely ask why Operation Chaos was a success?

First, it's important to understand that OC is not over.  This is what it has accomplished to date:

* It has given HRC enough momentum to keep her campaign going all the way to the convention.  (There is no question that OC has strengthened her campaign in several states.)
* It has exposed weaknesses in both candidates, as they continue to slug it out.  (These weaknesses are there to be exposed during the general election.)
* It has used up financial resources that will now be unavailable to be used in the general election.
* It has taken the 'dream' ticket of BHO and HRC off the table.

Rush has new marching orders for OC.  He is advising Hillary and the disenfranchised liberals from Michigan and Florida to do what liberals do best - initiate law suits to make sure every vote is counted.  It could turn out to be quite a convention!

You are right about one thing.  The Republican party has it's own chaos.  It's not a pretty picture.  The Republican chaos is more complex, and I'm afraid things will get worse before they get better.  Will the real conservatives, PLEASE stand up???

Thanks for your reply.  You hit the nail on the head. "Will the real conservatives please stand up".  McCain, as far as I can see is not.  Thus my question as to why operation chaos is considered a success. A success for whom?  I am only asking, trying to make sense of it all.

elaina wrote:Thanks for your reply.  You hit the nail on the head. "Will the real conservatives please stand up".  McCain, as far as I can see is not.  Thus my question as to why operation chaos is considered a success. A success for whom?  I am only asking, trying to make sense of it all.

Op Chaos was about sowing chaos in the Dem party.  It appears to have been an unmitigated success at this point.  

Unfortunately, McCain and his RINO buddies seem to be running their own "operation chaos" organization with the target being GOP conservatives.  Juan McCain is a disaster in the making.  And we get to watch the whole episode unfold.  Get the air sickness bag.

elaina wrote:Thanks for your reply.  You hit the nail on the head. "Will the real conservatives please stand up".  McCain, as far as I can see is not.  Thus my question as to why operation chaos is considered a success. A success for whom?  I am only asking, trying to make sense of it all.

I think that it has been successful in achieving its own goals -- i.e., prolonging the Democrat Primaries.

It has not been, and wasn't meant to be, successful in providing Conservatives with someone to vote FOR, or in returning the Republican party to what used to be its Conservative Roots.

You know Rush.  This was just his way of playing mischief with the Democrats.  I get the feeling that even Rush was surprised at how much influence he can wield when he puts his mind to it.

It doesn't necessarily provide Conservatives with any kind of long-lasting benefits; BUT, it might ... just might .. have allowed more "Independent"/"Moderate" Americans to see the Democrats true stripes.  Maybe (fingers crossed) some Americans who would otherwise have voted Democrat have become disillusioned enough to change their minds -- or at least to start paying more attention.

But that's all wishful thinking.

To my mind Operation Chaos has allowed me to see two very ..... delicious ... things:
1.  The Clintons (and supporters) on the receiving end of Media Bias; and
2.  The Clintons (and supporters) on the receiving end of cries of RACISM simply for disagreeing with a black candidate.

These things amuse me.  Thus, for me, Operation Chaos has been a resounding success.

Eyas wrote:
1.  The Clintons (and supporters) on the receiving end of Media Bias; and
2.  The Clintons (and supporters) on the receiving end of cries of RACISM simply for disagreeing with a black candidate.

Bruising Democrat Primary Battles:  Priceless!
Democrats suing each other for the right to disenfranchise voters in Michigan and Florida:  Pricelesser!!
The Clintons and the Obamas being exposed as racists:  Pricelessest!!!

OC is a valid exercise in Rush's (and our) continual operation: to educate the public. OC has been and will continue to be an excellent vehicle to expose liberal politicians and policy for the greedy, egocentric, out-of-touch, ineffective garbage that they really are, and how the truths backing conservatives are workable solutions and a way of life.

Now that we've established OC's efficacy, how about ideas on the next Educational (and edification-al) campaign? Anyone want to touch that one?

danviento wrote:OC is a valid exercise in Rush's (and our) continual operation: to educate the public. OC has been and will continue to be an excellent vehicle to expose liberal politicians and policy for the greedy, egocentric, out-of-touch, ineffective garbage that they really are, and how the truths backing conservatives are workable solutions and a way of life.

Now that we've established OC's efficacy, how about ideas on the next Educational (and edification-al) campaign? Anyone want to touch that one?

We need an 'Operation America', wake up our fellow Citizens from a stupor, and get back to conservative values.  That, my friend, would be wonderful.

elaina wrote:
We need an 'Operation America', wake up our fellow Citizens from a stupor, and get back to conservative values.  That, my friend, would be wonderful.

Wow!  But I thought we already had Operation America.  Isn't it called "The Rush Limbaugh Show?"