TO: Reince Priebus, RNC Chairman
Bobby Schostak, Michigan GOP Chairman
Gentlemen:
We are shocked and disgusted by the unwarranted mailing launched against Michigan’s conservative RNC Committeeman Dave Agema by the Michigan Freedom Fund, whose president is homosexual activist Greg McNeilly.
In mid-April there were many throughout Michigan who received an expensive mailing, sent by the Michigan Freedom Fund via U.S. mail, which accused Dave Agema of being a “divisive and hate-filled figurehead.” We assume that McNeilly made this charge in response to Dave’s (so-called politically-incorrect) statements in support of natural marriage, which is a plank in the 2012 Republican Platform. On March 22, in Mason, Michigan, McNeilly “married” his male partner, taking advantage of the few hours during which same-sex “marriage” supposedly was legal in our state. We can only assume by his actions and those of the Freedom Fund, which he runs, that Mr. McNeilly does not support the platform of the Republican Party that defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
We are disheartened and dismayed to have learned that McNeilly and the Michigan Freedom Fund are apparently supported by billionaires Dick and Betsy DeVos, long-time major movers and shakers within the Michigan Republican Party.
As defenders of our 2012 Republican Platform, we demand rejection of all financial support from Michigan Freedom Fund or any other organization which is opposed to natural marriage or Dave Agema. We also strongly urge you to rescind your calls for Dave Agema’s resignation.
We view this egregious attack on Dave Agema as part of a much larger effort by “Chamber-of Commerce” Republicans to purge the GOP of grassroots social conservatives. The offensive mailer urged those who agree that Dave Agema must resign, to sign up as precinct delegates, even going so far as to include a “Precinct Delegate Affidavit of Identity” form in the mailing.
In pandering to the homosexual agenda to obtain financial support, we are losing the values on which our party is established.
We support the RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CORE VALUES OF THE 2012 REPUBLICAN PLATFORM which was adopted by the Republican National Committee on April 12, 2013, and expect our Republican leaders to do the same.
Updates
June 27, 2014
I am honestly stunned to see that two hundred and fifty people have already joined this effort. This response belongs entirely to those of you who refused to stay quiet about your values. Thank you for stepping up when I truly did not expect to reach this many people.
Reached 250 supporters
June 26, 2014
June 24, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way you have all stepped up to defend the party platform. If we can reach the next milestone before the week ends we will show everyone that this movement refuses to be silenced.
Reached 100 supporters
May 15, 2014
136 Comments
Dave Agema defends the traditional values that made this country great. We need to defend him against the big money pressure politics of division and demoralization.
Hey, the GOP insiders and elitists are calling for a "BIG TENT", but not big enough for Dave Agema's point of view. I agree with his stand on this issue, and so here declare it. That is what this bitter clinging, FREDERICK DOUGLAS REPUBLICAN has to say. Leo Garry, Macomb Twp., Mi.
With all due respect to the DeVos family, how dare you attack a patriot that defended your right to make $billions and keep America a free country! And then to use your wealth to fund these attacks?!? Shameful at the least, criminal at best. Jump in bed with Carl Rove? Just sickening!!
Actions by arrogant special interests like this will destroy the Republican party. Dave Agema is a good man and champion of the long-held traditional values embraced by our party. It is these values that made the USA great. Are we stewards of these values, or fools who allow their destruction?
The voters of Michigan passed this issue, and added it to the State Constitution. What is your problem...The people of Michigan have spoken Marriage = One Man & One Woman (at a time)...:).
There are a few elitists in the GOP with an agenda that has nothing to do with the 2012 RNC Platform. The grassroots and the mi-gop elitists (Weiser, Snyder, Calley, Schostak, Devos) are systematically and purposefully trying to silence those who convey the conservative message well. We must not stand for it. Dave Agema's worldview is my worldview. God. Family. Country. I stand with the 2012 RNC Platform. I stand with Mr. Dave Agema. I think it's time for the RINO elitists to all move to Florida. Michigan deserves better than Leftist wackos.
There are a few elitists in the GOP with an agenda that has nothing to do with the 2012 RNC Platform. The grassroots and the mi-gop elitists (Weiser, Snyder, Calley, Schostak, Devos) are systematically and purposefully trying to silence those who convey the conservative message well. We must not stand for it. Dave Agema's worldview is my worldview. God. Family. Country. I stand with the 2012 RNC Platform. I stand with Mr. Dave Agema. I think it's time for the RINO elitists to all move to Florida. Michigan deserves better than Leftist wackos.
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TO: Reince Priebus, RNC Chairman
Bobby Schostak, Michigan GOP Chairman
Gentlemen:
We are shocked and disgusted by the unwarranted mailing launched against Michigan’s conservative RNC Committeeman Dave Agema by the Michigan Freedom Fund, whose president is homosexual activist Greg McNeilly.
In mid-April there were many throughout Michigan who received an expensive mailing, sent by the Michigan Freedom Fund via U.S. mail, which accused Dave Agema of being a “divisive and hate-filled figurehead.” We assume that McNeilly made this charge in response to Dave’s (so-called politically-incorrect) statements in support of natural marriage, which is a plank in the 2012 Republican Platform. On March 22, in Mason, Michigan, McNeilly “married” his male partner, taking advantage of the few hours during which same-sex “marriage” supposedly was legal in our state. We can only assume by his actions and those of the Freedom Fund, which he runs, that Mr. McNeilly does not support the platform of the Republican Party that defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
We are disheartened and dismayed to have learned that McNeilly and the Michigan Freedom Fund are apparently supported by billionaires Dick and Betsy DeVos, long-time major movers and shakers within the Michigan Republican Party.
As defenders of our 2012 Republican Platform, we demand rejection of all financial support from Michigan Freedom Fund or any other organization which is opposed to natural marriage or Dave Agema. We also strongly urge you to rescind your calls for Dave Agema’s resignation.
We view this egregious attack on Dave Agema as part of a much larger effort by “Chamber-of Commerce” Republicans to purge the GOP of grassroots social conservatives. The offensive mailer urged those who agree that Dave Agema must resign, to sign up as precinct delegates, even going so far as to include a “Precinct Delegate Affidavit of Identity” form in the mailing.
In pandering to the homosexual agenda to obtain financial support, we are losing the values on which our party is established.
We support the RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CORE VALUES OF THE 2012 REPUBLICAN PLATFORM which was adopted by the Republican National Committee on April 12, 2013, and expect our Republican leaders to do the same.
Updates
June 27, 2014
I am honestly stunned to see that two hundred and fifty people have already joined this effort. This response belongs entirely to those of you who refused to stay quiet about your values. Thank you for stepping up when I truly did not expect to reach this many people.
Reached 250 supporters
June 26, 2014
June 24, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way you have all stepped up to defend the party platform. If we can reach the next milestone before the week ends we will show everyone that this movement refuses to be silenced.
Reached 100 supporters
May 15, 2014
136 Comments
There is nothing wrong with the platform and those who support it. Progressives (Like McNeilly) masquerading as Republicans within the party are attempting to divide the GOP.
Dave Agema defends the traditional values that made this country great. We need to defend him against the big money pressure politics of division and demoralization.
Hey, the GOP insiders and elitists are calling for a "BIG TENT", but not big enough for Dave Agema's point of view. I agree with his stand on this issue, and so here declare it. That is what this bitter clinging, FREDERICK DOUGLAS REPUBLICAN has to say. Leo Garry, Macomb Twp., Mi.
With all due respect to the DeVos family, how dare you attack a patriot that defended your right to make $billions and keep America a free country! And then to use your wealth to fund these attacks?!? Shameful at the least, criminal at best. Jump in bed with Carl Rove? Just sickening!!
Actions by arrogant special interests like this will destroy the Republican party. Dave Agema is a good man and champion of the long-held traditional values embraced by our party. It is these values that made the USA great. Are we stewards of these values, or fools who allow their destruction?
The voters of Michigan passed this issue, and added it to the State Constitution. What is your problem...The people of Michigan have spoken Marriage = One Man & One Woman (at a time)...:).
There are a few elitists in the GOP with an agenda that has nothing to do with the 2012 RNC Platform. The grassroots and the mi-gop elitists (Weiser, Snyder, Calley, Schostak, Devos) are systematically and purposefully trying to silence those who convey the conservative message well. We must not stand for it. Dave Agema's worldview is my worldview. God. Family. Country. I stand with the 2012 RNC Platform. I stand with Mr. Dave Agema. I think it's time for the RINO elitists to all move to Florida. Michigan deserves better than Leftist wackos.
There are a few elitists in the GOP with an agenda that has nothing to do with the 2012 RNC Platform. The grassroots and the mi-gop elitists (Weiser, Snyder, Calley, Schostak, Devos) are systematically and purposefully trying to silence those who convey the conservative message well. We must not stand for it. Dave Agema's worldview is my worldview. God. Family. Country. I stand with the 2012 RNC Platform. I stand with Mr. Dave Agema. I think it's time for the RINO elitists to all move to Florida. Michigan deserves better than Leftist wackos.
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There is nothing wrong with the platform and those who support it. Progressives (Like McNeilly) masquerading as Republicans within the party are attempting to divide the GOP.