You should also be aware that, unlike your service as a State or local delegate, your influence on the process is considerably limited. The other primary states will, by convention time, have determined the Presidential nominee.
Yes, Ron Paul or another candidate might not win, but to give up would be giving into despair.
The platform process is divided and the opportunity to participate in even a piece of it is limited. After the convention, the platform is generally ignored.
Hey, finally some truth!
For this reason, the role of National Delegate is generally seen as a 'reward' for long and faithful service to the Party, rather than as a 'representative' to a deliberative body or a 'learning opportunity' for newcomers."
Although I'm not a fan of the Republic, I'm less of a fan of party despotism (Soviet Union) and the olgliarchy. I'm also begining to wonder if the big wigs have a fetish for service. First McCain's service to his country by being in the army and senate (since when is being a politician service?) and now service to the party? Yeesh.
The most frightening, yet hopeful, part:
3. You are expected to contribute to the "TV image" of the Party by being present, applauding and cheering at the "right" places, etc.
On one hand, it's creepy and almost cultic. On the other, they're probably a thread away from a party civil war.
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