Bergen GOP fundraiser quits in protest

Its about time someone put the Republican party first. Mr. Caruso I salute you for showing others that by being a part of the BCRO is not enough if the BCRO is not going to make the right descions. Hopefully more Republicans will follow suit to help the entire party and we can turn this blue state red in no time at all.

Enough is enough...after last years disgrace Joe and a few brave men and women. tried to bring all sides together. They offered an "olive branch" and a live boat to the Titanic and the Captain hit them over the head with it.

Dino,

Caruso's resignation is one of the best things that could happen. Caruso is a dividing force in Bergen County GOP, since he has sided with the RINO herd that bolted from the ticket last year.

As soon as the RINOs are expelled the GOP they will start winning elections because they will once again stand for principles. Now, the only reason Republicans want to win is so they get to spend our money and give out jobs. We can do better and we shall do better without the likes of Caruso.

Republican Conscience

Does anyone else suspect that Joe F has promised Guy something after Guy destroys whats left of the BCRo?. I hear they meet twice a month at The Stoneyhill Inn.

I was pumped to see Caruso involved...he was trying to blast the Bergen GOP with youth and enthusiasm. I don't know everything that has been happening behind closed doors but it's really a shame to lose Caruso who could have helped shaped the party in Bergen to start winning again. Politics is a team sport and when Republicans in NJ stop fighting each other maybe we can start to fight Democrats.

This is exactly the kind of attitude we no longer need in Bergen County.  The juvenille name calling and the pointing of the fingers needs to stop! This is not helping the Republican effort in Bergen County nor is it rasing any money for the party.  Regardless of how conservative or moderate you are we should be defeding our republicans and not burning them at the stake!  Joe Caruso joined the fight to help mend our broken party back together in Bergen and this so called, "RINO" helped out the cause by turning the lights and the phone lines back on at the BCRO! Oh! One last thing...Joe Caruso also helped raise the money to pay the rent for many months to come! Why don't you focus your name calling and energy on the real enemies and leave your own party alone?!

I know Talarico talks about established practice of nomination being the Chairman selecting, but was there even a nominating committee per their by-laws? It's unfortunate he's clinging to the February 1 deadline to file intent, since McNamara didn't announce until the middle of March. And if Russo really was the only one to file intent by February 1, he should be the only one on the line. They seriously need to revise those things, there's nothing to deal with a situation like this and there's no provision for removal of officers.

In response to "Republican Consience".

Are you Republican Conscience or Republican Unconcious?!?

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you are ignorant. Joe Caruso has been the first person to come along in a long time that not only brought people within the party in Bergen together but brought fresh new energetic faces into the mix. Oh yeah, He also helped save the BCRO from getting tossed out on the street and actualy organized events that made money instead of lost money. Before Caruso I wouldn't even let the Bergen GOP balance my checkbook. By the way, what have you done to promote party unity. You might look better in blue...think about it.

Are you for real?  Guy has not been in charge from the beginning.  Before Caruso, the last finance chairman who knew how to raise money for the BCRo was Henry Amoroso.  The BCRI had Alan Marcus raising money.  If Talarico were smart, and with a baseball team of rug rats, there can't be much in the way of smarts, he would ask Alan Marcus and Caruso to manage the party.  Between them, there may be a way of saving this party.

Oh, and by the way, TALARICO MUST GO!!!

If Guy is not in charge who is? I am not a member of the BCRO. I am just a foot soldier. If the county comittee members want Guy out let them act. Otherwise grab an oar and start rowing. Unless and until the county comittee acts what do you suggest, that we all quit in protest? Not me I am not waiting for orders, I am heading to the battlefield. Hope to see you all there

Andygause and Republican Conscience's comments feed the apathy/inactivity Guy's reign at the BCRO has spread throughout Bergen. Guy has consistently separated the BCRO and other party candidates by mindless arguing over fictitious points of view. YOU WIN NOTHING BY ARGUING.THE RESENTMENT AND ILL WILL YOU STIR UP LASTS MUCH LONGER THAN ANY MOMENTARY CHANGE OF OPINION.  Whereas Mr. Caruso (WHO GETS "IT" BY THE WAY)  understands it is much more powerful to get others to agree with you through your actions!!!!Obviously you dont get "it" Andy or Republic!!!! You enter action with boldness and thats what he is doing!!!!Guy raises suspicion and angst. Joe raises party participation and money. Guy has reduced Republicanism to a Soap Opera for Democrats to ridicule. You will miss Mr. Caruso's efforts when the BCRO is holding meetings draped in blankets and reading by candlelight (or have you forgotten!!!)

Trenton.. your voice is weak and so is your thinking... who cares where Caruso lives as long as he wants to beat Democrats. The problem with the B Bergen  GOP "old guard" is that they are a group of geopgraphic elitists who care mopre about locales than they do about winning. The Talaricoites are great at complaining about anyone younger or more energetic than they are....but don't ask them to actually do anything that might win a race.  Caruso is seizing a void left in the party... the lack of leadership created in part by Talarico and his endless whining...How much more of this do you want to take?

For those who don't get it.. the object of politics is winning... that's all that counts.. there are no prizes for second place...It's not about RINO's or Reaganites....it's about winning elections so you can then hopefully do some good for the people who elected you.

They do have the ability to yank him. Article III, Section 4. The grounds for recall are: i. support of a candidate of another party; ii. any violation of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes. iii. failure to responsibly carry out the duties and obligations of membership or office.

Do we all cry in our beer and go home ???. Lets show some leadership and do what ever has to be done within the law to fix this mess NOW. I am sure that Joe can send a few guys out knocking on county committee members doors. ?

What an absolute joke. Ferriero and his gang are laughing their rear ends off! Just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any worse...it does!

Can any of you arbiters of Republicanism define a Republican? That makes for a nice homework assignment for all you superior intellects. What does a Republican stand for? What are their beliefs?

Our so call Republicans certainly don't stand for lower taxes, nor do they stand for smaller government, nor do they stand for personal responsibility, nor personal freedom, so what are they? Half of them don't even stand for the traditional family or even care about the 4K babies being slaughtered each day through abortion. They even allowed the 1st and 2nd amendment to be trashed without a a fight. So what are they?

We need to screen our candidates to ensure that they are Republicans if we ever expect to win elections.

Republican Conscience

when i'm wrong, i do my best to fix it.

Republican conscience, you are correct very few can describe the nature of this creation other than to call themselves republicans. There are also those who call themselves democrats apparently in opposition to republicans. The differences are severe and I would urge everyone to make certain they are on the correct team In a democracy the majority rules, and government is expected to protect the people. Individuals are expected to surrender some of their rights to property and perhaps a few of their rights to liberty in order to facilitate this goal. In a republic the rights of an individual supercede the will of the majority and Government is expected to protect those rights. Rights and liberty are the basis of a republic and against no amount of public good may they be offset. In a republic of 3 wolves and a brave little pig the three wolves may not vote to eat our hero no matter how hungry they are. However in a democracy the majority rules and it's pork chops for lunch.

The Republican party was created in 1854 in opposition to the Kansas Nebraska Act that would have allowed the expansion of slavery into Kansas. The Republican Party is the Freedom Party. We already have the Democrats who use the media and other forums to spew their propoganda and tell us how to think while they rob us blind. On a smaller scale who wants to be under the thumb of a bloated ego maniac running a failing organization that exists (in his mind) for his own personal agendas. That is not my idea of freedom. Some of you (unconcious and others) sound like your describing a socialist or even communist organization when you describe you thoughts on being republican. This is The United States of America and more specifically (as H5N1 mentioned) New Jersey. If you're not willing to accept a broad spectrum of ideas and beliefs within the party then you don't have a winning mindset. If NJ gets crushed by the dems again you have yourselves to thank. In fact, maybe you and those who are in tune with your unique mindsets should consider relocating. To another party or maybe even another state.

Republican Unconcious;

You're a sad piece of work. I can almost sense the pleasure you get out of all this.

I'd rather be a so called "RINO" than a BLUE BIRD such as yourself.

You are pretty gutsy when it comes to taking on people in your own  party but I seriously doubt you confront Democrats with the same vigor.

You are a great tool for the Democratic Party and a virus in ours.

You are now officially a member of the Blue Birds. There is no hope for you.

HERE! HERE!

FLY AWAY BLUE BIRD!!!!

Heh, I'm willing to bet that even Robert Byrd could beat John Ginty in a GOP primary!!