Expect to see the fight for the heart and soul of the Republican party begin on the stage tonight at the CNN Republican Debate.
Conservatism
Catching up on GOP politics this week…
I'm writing this having just returned to my hotel room in Greenville SC where I just got back from the Heritage Action for America "Take Back America" presidential forum. The last few days have been a little busy, of course I watched the debates on Wednesday, then it was right off to beautiful South Carolina for the event.
Exploiting the SC tragedy– already.
What conservatives are, (at least social conservatives) is Pro-Life. Who's life? Everyone's-- minus perhaps those Islamic extremist who would kill us and all not like them. I'm pretty sure no terrorists were attending that Baptist prayer group.
Why I’m a Conservative
I first became politically aware during the 1980 Presidential race. Ronald Reagan was running against Jimmy Carter. Back then I had no concept of what it meant to be conservative or liberal, Republican or Democrat.
A Chilling Case of Apparent Political Intimidation in Wisconsin
The raids, according to the article, were called for by a partisan political opponent of Governor Walker's, District Attorney John Chisholm, a Democrat. Staring as an embezzlement investigation, Chisholm expanded his investigation to include many of Walker's allies. This expansion coincided, with the protests and eventual passage of Wisconsin's Act 10.
Statism, the Hammer of Liberals
In fascism, the State is the ultimate authority. The people are therefore subordinate to the State
NJ Right to Life Dinner, a Brief Summary.
Last night in New Brunswick, NJ, I attended my first NJRTL dinner. On social issues, I consider myself more libertarian than conservative, so what I wondered what I might hear of interest from the personal liberty perspective. I knew from past experience with the organization this event would not be some gathering of "right-wing extremist" as most of the … Continue reading NJ Right to Life Dinner, a Brief Summary.
So, what is American Conservatism? Pt. 2: (…and why does it matter?)
The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights were purposefully written by the Founders as the antidotes to tyranny, and to prevent homegrown tyrants from replacing the ones they’d just thrown off.
So, what is American conservatism?
To be a conservative is to guard against any erosion of the Constitution's power. It is to hold the belief that following it should not be a choice, but the sworn duty of all government officials.
Defining Conservatism
In essays to follow, when I refer to "conservatism" I'll usually be referring to American conservatism, but first, let's define what conservatism is in general. At the root of the word is (to) conserve, or to control or prevent loss. Conservatism then is a social/political philosophy concerned with the control and prevention of the loss … Continue reading Defining Conservatism
Liberty Relearned 