FAIR AND BIASED: PRESS RELEASE- NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN RACE

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

PRESS RELEASE- NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN RACE

My opponent for Oklahoma Republican National Committeeman, Richard Engle, is claiming some of my supporters are spreading false information and lies about him and has called on me to repudiate the information and condemn their actions. I have not seen the information, so I can’t directly comment on it. Any negative information about Mr. Engle has not been distributed by me. I have campaigned on my record of service to the Oklahoma Republican Party and have not attacked Richard- nor will I. If any of my supporters are distributing information about him, it is without my approval. If they are knowingly spreading lies and rumors, I call on them to stop it.

In his public comments, my opponent mentions that we met and ‘warmly’ agreed to not run negative campaigns against one another. ‘Warmly’ is not an adjective I would have used- it was more like ‘civil.’ We did discuss the National Committeeman campaign in Chickasha prior to the 4^th district meeting. He approached me and said, “I hope we can agree to not run a negative campaign.” I responded, “I have no reason to run a negative campaign.” The conversation ended there. I did not compliment him on his activism and Party involvement as he states.

During this campaign, I have listened as my opponent repeatedly describes himself as THE ONLY CANDIDATE….with experience, fundraising expertise, etc. The fact is THERE ARE ONLY TWO CANDIDATES IN THE RACE. His constant 'THE ONLY CANDIDATE' theme is a clever campaign tactic that allows him to draw a comparison to me without mentioning my name. To continually refer to himself as THE ONLY CANDIDATE implies that I do not have those qualities he enumerates. Instead of just stating his qualifications, he has prefaced every point with THE ONLY CANDIDATE IN THE RACE!

If we want to start declaring exclusivity, I can lay claim that I am THE ONLY CANDIDATE IN THE RACE

…to have served three terms as a GOP District Chair

…to have served multiple terms as a GOP County Chair

…to have served on the State GOP Budget Board

…to have served as State GOP Treasurer

…to have served on the Dewey F. Bartlett Foundation board

…to have ran for Oklahoma State Senate.

…to have organized a GOP fundraising event that is the single largest gathering of Republicans outside a state convention each year.

…to have all of my service through the Party and not through support organizations.

…to have hosted a 2 hour conservative political talk show in SW Oklahoma

…to write a weekly newspaper editorial

…to have sold cat liter and jelly (not at the same time)

You get the point. THE ONLY CANDIDATE comments are meant to put down my accomplishments and draw a direct comparison between us. I never mention Engle in my remarks-directly or indirectly. I do encourage those who will vote on the race to do their due diligence and research the track records of both myself and my opponent. That is true in EVERY race and this one is no exception.

The real issue is what will Steve Fair do if elected? First, I will be a conservative voice on the RNC. Second, I will work to build our county GOP organizations. Third, I will help educate the public on issues, and fourth, I will make building the foundation fun. Those that know me know I don't take myself very seriously, but I take the cause very seriously.

I believe the job of National Committeeman fits me. Grassroots activists within our Party who have been involved for decades agree and overwhelmingly support me in this race. They know I have been there for years and will be there for local and statewide candidates. In addition, five people from Oklahoma who have held RNC positions believe this job fits me and have endorsed me.

I have a proven track record of working and building the Republican Party from the bottom up. What we have accomplished in the Stephens County GOP and the Fourth District GOP- by the grace of God- is amazing. I would appreciate your vote on Saturday. You can call or email me if you have questions.

I appreciate your sacrifice for conservative causes and see you this weekend.

Sincerely

Steve Fair

Chairman

Stephens County GOP

4^th District of the Oklahoma GOP

405.990.7449- cell

okgop@aol.com

BTW: The 8th annual Stephens County Fish Fry is Saturday May 19th in the Stephens County Rodeo Arena. It starts at 6pm. Tables of 10 are $250 and that includes 2 tickets to a private reception/photo op with Senator Anthony Sykes, our keynote speaker. If you are a County GOP elected official and you want to see how a GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISER is executed, buy a table, get your core volunteers and travel to Duncan next weekend. You'll see grassroots volunteers doing everything and in the process changing their government!

Call or email me to make your reservations today. Win or lose Saturday, I will be frying fish the following Saturday to raise money to get local, and statewide conservative Republicans elected. Come join us- I can guarantee you a good time.

1 comment:

Brett Dusek said...: "Second, I will work to build our county GOP organizations."

I hope this means you will provide openness and fairness to Ron Paul supporters whom are highly motivated to get involved in the local GOP.

What are your thoughts on that contingent of voters whom are young and have the willingness to be engaged?; May 11, 2012 at 8:58 PM

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Why FAIR & BIASED?

FAIR- because that's my name and BIASED because the truth is we are all biased- either for something or against it. What's important is that our bias(opinions) are based on right- on absolute truth and not on changing values. What's right cannot change based on a change in circumstances. That is the basis for situational ethics.

Situation Ethics is a theory that is concerned with the outcome or consequences of an action; the end, as opposed to an action being intrinsically wrong. In the case of situation ethics, the end can justify the means. There are no absolutes. Your actions are guided only by your conscience.

A person's view of right can be subjective. But there is a way mankind can definitely know what's right and that is revealed in God's Word- the Bible. As His creatures, we should be biased toward things our Creator is for and biased against those things He is against. May God grant us the grace and understanding to know the difference.

PARTY AFFILIATION IS IMPORTANT! by Steve Fair- written in 2009

How important is political party affiliation? Some people mistakenly believe only politicians need political affiliation, which they use for support to get elected. They contend the electorate or voters, do not need to be aligned with any Party. These same people often state they “support the man, not the Party.” But whether they recognize it or not, they are supporting a party when they “support the man.”
Most of the Founding Fathers had a negative view of political parties. In his farewell address to the nation, George Washington warned about political parties saying, “However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.” In spite of Washington's warning, political parties were formed anyway.
From 1796 to 1828 the first political parties were formed. Starting with the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, two opposing factions arose. Each was concerned with how the new government was to be organized. The Federalists believed in a strong central government. Their philosophy and beliefs would closely mirror the Democrat Party today. The Anti-Federalists strongly supported the rights of the states. They would more closely align with Republicans today.
Since the mid 1800s, the Ds and Rs have been the two major political parties in our country. Political parties flourished in our government mainly for legislative organization and expediencies sake. Why is Party affiliation important for the average voter? Party affiliation is important for three very simples reasons.
First, party affiliation is the first vote a citizen casts. When a citizen registers as a Democrat, then they are aligning philosophically with the values, beliefs, tenets, and positions of the Democrats on the issues. Party affiliation “defines” you are and what you stand for. It should be taken as seriously as a vote for a specific candidate. Research what each Party stands for, their positions on issues, and then align with the Party that is closest to your values. Copies of both major Party platforms are available on-line or at the local library.
Second, legislatures organize themselves and conduct business using party affiliation. The legislative branch of government is the most powerful arm of the three branches of government. Legislative bodies hold closed meeting of party members, called a caucus to decide on questions of policy or leadership. The Republicans hold a caucus meeting and the Democrats hold a caucus meeting-both at the state and federal level. Unfortunately, conservative, moderate and liberal philosophies do not hold caucus meetings or control the legislative agendas- parties do. When someone says they vote for “the man,” not the party, they fail to understand the power and function of a caucus system in a legislative body. The Party in the majority controls appointments, Chairmanships, the agenda and countless other things through the caucus.
Third, party affiliation should be a matter of conviction, not convenience. Often, people align with a party so they can vote in primary elections or based on family tradition or geographies. Even candidates will align, file and run affiliated with a Party they have little philosophical agreement with. That decision is made out of convenience, not conviction. While no political party is perfect or has all the answers, there is a distinct difference between the two major parties and honest citizens should align with the Party that reflects their convictions.
The Democrat Party is more liberal than the Republican Party. Liberals believe in more government control of business, the environment and speech, using large bureaucratic programs to address real or perceived social ills and constant reinterpretation of the Constitution. Liberals are more inclined to trust government than the people themselves. They see the role of government as a great provider of goods and services and have little faith in the individual to solve his own problems.
Republicans are more conservative than Democrats. Conservatives believe in less government control of the environment and business. They want fewer and less comprehensive government programs to address real or perceived social ills. They believe in personal responsibility and trust individuals to make decisions for themselves. Republicans believe in a strict literal interpretation of the Constitution. A person should find out which of these philosophies best fits their view if they wish to actively participate in the political process.
Party affiliation is important. Washington’s prophecy has come to past, and political parties have been used to empower “unprincipled men,” on both sides of the aisle, but like it or not, political parties are a reality in our system of government. Each concerned citizen should evaluate the philosophy, values, beliefs and tenets of each Party and align their party affiliation accordingly.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

PRESS RELEASE- NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN RACE

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