conservatism
Principles Over Principals
We Americans must never base our politics on heroes. Our country was founded on a proposition, not on personage. The great George Washington knew this and acted swiftly to thwart hero-worship. Our politics should reflect great ideas, not personalities.
Time to Put Up or Shut Up
"Whether we look at capitalism, taxes, business, or government, the data show a clear consistent pattern: 70 percent of Americans support the free enterprise system and are unsupportive of big government." — Arthur Brooks
Palin v Trumka: Mama v Thug
Sarah Palin, the GOP’s former vice-presidential candidate star, is shining a good deal more brightly these days, especially when endorsing candidates. Union boss Richard Trumpka is learning that starlight can burn you, and that Mama Grizzlies have teeth.
Why I am a Conservative
A few purists reading this may not agree with every belief expressed by its youthful author, but I suspect that most of you will applaud and deeply appreciate his courage and forthrightness — even more so after hearing him speak his heart-felt convictions:
Charlie Crist: Man of no substance
Charlie "Flipper" Crist’s history of fickleness on so many issues — offshore oil drilling, abortion, taxes, gay marriage, you name it — clearly shows he is someone lacking a moral compass who cannot be trusted in the U.S. Senate — on either side of the aisle.
