What is The Party Of Choice?

Grassroots Radio with Kris Cook, 7-2-14

What is The Party Of Choice and why was it founded? Why do Andy and Cori feel it is crucial to take the word "choice" back from the Liberals? With Conservatism so fractured, is there any way to unite the different groups without demanding conformity?

These questions - and more - are covered in this interview with Kris Cook.

Baltimore, Poverty & the Inner Cities

Andy, Cori and Kris discuss the Baltimore riots, poverty and reaching the inner cities on the 4/30/15 episode of Grassroots Radio Colorado. When we see the destruction being wreaked in the cities, the innocent lives being destroyed by Liberal policies, how on earth do we as Conservatives break through with our message? We need to start with a paradigm shift. 
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Being Christian in a Party of Many Beliefs

Can Christians and non-Christians get along in Conservative politics?  Some non-Christian Conservatives feel they must pass a “litmus test” before being accepted in the GOP.  On the flip side, some Christians feel pushed to silence their beliefs.  Do they both have a point?

In the 12/12/14 episode of Grassroots Radio, Andy, Cori and Kris discuss the GOP’s religious division, and its cure.  Sharing examples why Christianity is reasonable, Andy shows non-Christians they aren’t politically joined with kooks. Next, we discuss the difference between Conservative Atheists and their Liberal counterparts—a difference that is vast.  Finally, we talk about why Christmas is so important to us.

Choice in Education

On the 9/25/14 episode of Grassroots Radio, host Kris Cook discusses the recent Jefferson County School Board AP History curriculum "scandal" with Andy and Cori. Together, they get to the heart of the matter - the need for parents to have better choices for their kids' education and less control from the teachers' unions.

They also discuss the uphill battle Conservatives face with young people and helping them understand the uniqueness of our country and Constitution. It *can* be done, if we lead with "Choice"!
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 Defeating the “War on Women”

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Grassroots Radio Colorado 8/27/14  

Like it or not, the “War on Women” has been an effective strategy for the Left. The whole purpose of the “war” is to put up a wall between women and the Right. The biggest mistake Conservatives can make is to re-define the issue and say, “Well the real war on women is…” Don’t presume to tell women what should matter to them, but instead, engage them in a discussion. Not sure how to do that? This episode of Grassroots Radio will walk you through that conversation.

It’s time to tear down the wall and get to the heart of the issue.

 
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"Promoting General Welfare"

Americhicks Heart of the Matter 12/28/14

On this episode of Americhicks "Heart of the Matter," Andy, Kim and Molly discuss "Promoting the General Welfare." Using a simple and fun analogy, comparing the proper role of government to the roles within a basketball game (players, refs, fans), they quickly explain how a government that is fulfilling its proper role brings more freedom, more opportunity and more fun to our lives.

This analogy works really well when explaining capitalism to young people. It helps them understand that government actually holds them back by attempting to guarantee their welfare, happiness, success, etc.
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Reaching Minority Voters
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Grassroots Radio Colorado 10/23/14

Andy and Cori visit with guest host Tom Tancredo in this episode of Grassroots Radio Colorado. They discuss the importance of reaching into minority neighborhoods and helping them understand the Conservative/Republican perspective, which wants them to succeed in their lives, not become dependent on big government. It can be a tough crowd to reach, but it isn't impossible and the first step is building relationships.

"Tax the Rich! Raise the Minimum Wage!"

Grassroots Radio Colorado on 9/21/14


As Conservatives, we often feel like we are beating our heads against a wall when trying to discuss our principles with those who are not already Conservative.

Tax the Rich! They have more than they need! Give it to those who weren’t born to privilege! As Conservatives, these comments probably give you a headache, right? Well, in this episode of Grassroots Radio Colorado, we talk about how to overcome these “walls” and help them understand how “spreading the wealth” actually hurts them and doesn’t bring the results they expect.
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Common Defense
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Americhicks Heart of the Matter 12/21/14

On this episode of Americhicks "Heart of the Matter," Andy, Kim and Francoise discuss "Common Defense" and how it applies to America today.  From TSA to Ferguson, Interventionism vs. Non-Interventionism, they discuss ways to apply the concept of "Choice vs. Control" to this interesting subject.

Fun Debate Tactics

On this episode of Grassroots Radio, Andy, Cori and Kris go over some simple, fun and effective debate tactics that anyone can use. New to debate? Not debating but engaging in friendly discussions? Then this is the episode for you!
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Negativity: Productive or Harmful?

Andy co-hosts with Kris Cook on the 1/15/15 episode of Grassroots Radio. In the first hour, they discuss whether or not it's ok to be negative. Does it harm our message and credibility? Can negativity be constructive?
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Messaging to Millennials (and Beyond)
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The “Millennial” messaging techniques Andy and Kris discuss on the 1/15/15 episode of Grassroots Radio Colorado are also effective with many other demographics. Why? Because they share the common belief that we as Conservatives/Republicans disapprove of them and want to tell them how to live their lives! First things first: you need to connect with them and show them that you want them to be unleashed, not leashed.

Free college, radical Islam and terrorism, and social issues are great topics to cover and when you use a choice vs. control approach, true discussions can begin!

Rebranding the GOP
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Currently, there is a huge schism between the "Establishment" and "Grassroots" factions of the GOP. Plus there is a huge contingency of people who identify as Republican but who aren't extremely engaged in politics. Add to that the Independents who view Republicans and Democrats as the same. How on earth do we overcome all this division?

In the 1/27/15 episode of Grassroots Radio Colorado, Kris and Andy discuss these problems and offer solutions to reach the different audiences.

Greeks and Jews
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Have you ever met a Christian who uses lingo when talking to non-Christians? How well does that work? Not very! As Conservatives, we sometimes do the same thing. To be better communicators, we need to keep our audience in mind - where are THEY at? How can we adjust our message so that it makes sense to non-Conservatives?

In biblical times, Paul brought his message to Jews who shared his foundational beliefs. He also shared the message with Greeks, who had a completely different belief system. On this episode of Grassroots Radio Colorado, Andy, Cori and Kris draw some useful parallels between this ancient lesson from Paul and making the message of Conservatism as effective as possible.