That's Entertainment - Lehigh Co. Reps at War With Each Other

The Toomey-Specter fight is helping to open up severe hostility between old line Republicans and anti-government screamers. Here's an entertaining email exchange between the leaders of the Lehigh County Republican Party (including long-time official Charles Snelling) and some younger pro-Toomey zealots (including Joe Hillard and Scott Armstrong). The pro-Toomey crowd is seeking that the County Republican Party officially Censure Specter. Brought to you by:

http://lehighvalleyramblings.blogspot.com/2009/03/lehigh-county-republicans-fighting.html

"Snelling: "This is madness!!! Some of us have certainly lost our way. I don't know how this particular episode of craziness will end, but I do know that if we don't find ways to work together as a party, we will cease to be a party."

Armstrong: "Those who refuse to act are the ones engaging in the 'self destructive behavior'. It is 'madness' to do nothing."

Snelling: "I don't know how we are going to make progress if Scott and others of like mind, continue to heap calumny on everyone that doesn't hold to their very exact line, and on our hard work, in our own way, for the value system in which you claim to believe."

Armstrong: "This is a deeply offensive remark and totally undeserved. I have done no such thing; I have expressed my opinion and done so respectfully. Charles, the resort to this sort of rhetoric undermines both your argument and your reputation."

Snelling: "...it is not a free pass to be rude and abusive. When that happens I will respond directly, now and in the future."

Hilliard: "The letter has been submitted. The proposed censure has been submitted. Chairman Platt is correct that this would be 'uncharted waters'. However, more and more Republicans feel that our Country is plunging into 'uncharted waters' as well as the liberal/socialist agenda is ramrodded through – with too much Republican support. Extraordinary times require extraordinary leadership."

Lynn: "YOU ARE PLAYING INTO THE HANDS OF OUR OPPONENTS!!!"

Hilliard: "The tiny minority that advocated the 'move to the Left' strategy just to win elections have also proven quite 'self-destructive' to the GOP. Those who make 'political calculations' based on polls (framed by liberal groups) have also been quite 'self-destructive'. Those who think that the base will vote for any Republican 'no matter what' have been quite self-destructive. The last two national election cycles have CLEARLY proven that when ignored, the base will not turn out."

Snelling: "Joe, I really really wish that you would run for office. Run with all your purity and extremism. I've got money to wager that you would lose at least two or 3 to 1. Maybe that experiment is what is absolutely necessary to teach you a little humility and acquaint you with the realities of the body politic."

Armstrong: "Unless an apology is communicated to me by Charles I will feel no need to in any way further assist the local committee and/or its local candidates."

Snelling: "Bill , I think that Armstrong's offer is too good to refuse. I have nothing what so ever to apologize for and I certainly do not intend to apologize. So, Scott, please be my guest."

It's frightening how many Dems told me that they voted for Obama and for Chuckie Dent. Now they're surprised that Dent is voting against every Democratic proposal. Duh.

Don't do it. Just don't do it.