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Posted in Americanism, Conservatism on Aug 15th, 2010
Every society is based upon certain majoritarian assumptions.Such assumptions in a free society are starting points not a straight jacket. While this is true of every society, some are threatened by the idea America too has such a starting point. The second part of this discussion is once you get beyond certain hot button [...]
Posted in Americanism, Conservatism on Aug 15th, 2010
There seems to be a major cultural disconnect between those who want a secular state and those who believe in traditional American values. When discussing the issue of returning to the governing principles of the Judeo Christian ethic some hear establishing some theocratic Christian state where Christians rule and others are tolerated. Christians hear the [...]
Posted in Americanism, Conservatism, Liberalism, Liberty, National Dems on Aug 3rd, 2010
Radical Democrat Congressman Peter Stark-CA was asked a simple question by one of his constituents. What limits would remain on the federal government if Congress could get away with passing a bill as destructive of individual rights as Obamacare? Congressman Stark gave an answer which even shocked his constituency. “I think that there are very [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Election 2010, Election 2012, Stuff on Jul 18th, 2010
A new force has roared on to the scene. It is not replacing any conservative organization in the state. It is serving the existing ones. It is providing a forum for people who value free markets, small government. and a family friendly culture. The organization is a conservative coop. It is not about one or two people [...]
Posted in Colin Bonini, Conservatism, Delaware Conservative Coalition, Delaware GOP, Election 2010, Glen Urquhart on Jul 17th, 2010
I loved it. The Delaware Conservative Coalition worked. Between 1200 and 1500 people showed up to the middle of where? Outside of Houston, Delaware in the middle of July to an event with little advertisement. Fliers, the guide, coalition emails to members, the blogs, Facebook, and WGMD. It was big. It was great political theater. Over 1200 people [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Environment, Ethics, National GOP on Jun 21st, 2010
I was out of the loop last week and had access to very little news. I heard that the ranking Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee apologized to BP for their being shaken down to pay for the mess they created. Never mind that the criminal corporation, that killed around a dozen hard working [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Election 2010, Liberalism, Polls, Stuff on Jun 14th, 2010
The latest Gallup Poll has 49% of the respondents as saying that Democrats are too liberal. In 2008 this number was 39%. I’ve got to say Obama is doing wonders. Those who view the Democrats as having “about right” views is 38%. 41% of the Repondents labeled the Republicans as being “about right” on thier [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Courts, Crime, Liberty on May 11th, 2010
AG Eric Holder wants legislation to give him more latitude in issuing Miranda warnings for International Terrorism. Will then nearly 50 year battle to reign in the Miranda ruling launched by Senator Strom Thurmond be won by the Obama Justice Department? Wouldn’t an easier solution be to let intelligence officials do their questioning then give [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Liberalism, National Dems, National GOP on Mar 7th, 2010
Republicans propose limiting the size of government to balance the budget. The difference between the party of government and the party of the people couldn’t be clearer.
Posted in Conservatism, Mike Castle on Feb 27th, 2010
According to the National Journal, the most Liberal Republican in the House is ____ The most liberal Republican was Rep. Michael Castle of Delaware, who is running this year for an open Senate seat; he was followed by Reps. John McHugh of New York, who resigned in September to become Obama’s Army secretary, and Dave [...]
Posted in Conservatism on Feb 20th, 2010
Marco Rubio declared “the Blizzard may have been the best thing to happen to the American Economy in 12 months”. The Congress couldn’t vote on bills, the regulatory agencies couldn’t impose new regulations, and the President couldn’t find a place to set up a teleprompter to announce new taxes. His speech starts around minute 13 [...]
Posted in Conservatism, National GOP on Feb 20th, 2010
Our friends at Get Liberty had this astute observation. If Republicans fail to address the legitimate concerns of the tea party movement and political Independents — especially the demand that Washington actually reduce, pay-off, and one day retire the gargantuan $12.4 trillion national debt — they will have simultaneously passed up on an historic opportunity [...]
Posted in Action File, Conservatism on Feb 18th, 2010
I am proud to add my name to the Mount Vernon Statement. I invite anyone so inclined to do so. The statement is a great starting point of first principles. When you get the first principles right, the rest has a chance to succeed. The Mt. Vernon Statement unites conservatives at a time when there [...]
Posted in Conservatism on Feb 18th, 2010
Note from me: I have been intrigued by the Mt. Vernon Statement. I think that it has the potential to bring to the forefront Constitutional Conservatism and unite the populist and economic conservative movements. As part of NetRight Nation’s network of blogs, we have a right to republish material as we did during Thanksgiving week. [...]
Posted in Conservatism on Nov 23rd, 2009
Back on March 19,2009, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impose a 90% tax on the income of certain executives of financial institutions who had received federal funding during the bailouts. Considering that the house is controled by the Democrats this is not all that remarkable. What is remarkable is that eighty-five Republican congressmen [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Election 2009, Social Conservatives on Nov 9th, 2009
The results of the referenda in liberal Washington and Maine would suggest so. Marriage is more popular than limiting government spending. Civil Unions bearly squeaked by in WA and Traditional Marriage won in Maine. President Obama is not hesitant to take propose a four fold increase in the deficit, but realizes repealing Don’t Ask Don’t [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Healthcare on Nov 4th, 2009
UPDATE by David: Two more buses have been added. Call now if you still have interest. The Rally in Washington on 9/12 was pretty impressive; however naysayers are still trying to downplay it. They like to minimize the size of the crowd and claim the conservatives had their fun but now the momentum is gone. [...]
Posted in Biden, Carney, Conservatism, Delaware Democrats, Environment, Infrastructure, Jack Markell on Oct 29th, 2009
The Army Corps of Engineers is planning to defy the state of Delaware and start dredging the River. The list of liberals who have all of a sudden discovered the 10th amendment and state’s rights is long. So is my enjoyment at watching them scramble. For the record, I hope they win. Whatever the merits [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Culture, Stuff on Oct 14th, 2009
I try to make it over to Hube’s site at least a couple of times a week and I always enjoy the experience. I enthusiastically recommend this site to anyone who wants a dash of quirkiness with their conservatism. I know I have learned more about Marvel Comic Books then I could have hoped to learn in [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Election 2010 on Sep 28th, 2009
According to polls either Republican has a solid lead over any Democrat planning to run for U. S. Senate. Most of the attention has turned to the governor who should be running for reelection. The establishment is falling over themselves to support the moderate Crist. I do not. We do not need a Specter light [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Delaware GOP, Election 2010, Stuff on Sep 25th, 2009
Colin Bonini Has filed the Statement of Organization to run for the Office of State Treasurer. This is the first step necessary for a viable campaign and allows Colin to raise money for this race. Colin made this move without fanfare. His Organization Statement is dated 8-10-09. (The weekend after the Dover Tea Party event [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Culture on Aug 30th, 2009
Darius Rucker’s song Alright is a powerful reminder of what really matters. I believe that culture matters more than money. What makes a society is not the toys it has, but the values it passes on. The old fashion values of relationships, commitments, and faith in GOD are the central issues to any successful society. [...]
Posted in Conservatism on Aug 2nd, 2009
If Conservatism is dead then we are about to pull a Lazarus. I couldn’t agree more with that concept. For the ten people who may have missed the original–
Posted in Americanism, Comment Rescue, Conservatism on Jul 17th, 2009
Your contributor Tim made this soon to be classic quote. “No person with contempt for the Constitution is fit for public office.” Art Downes Well Art that rules out a sizable chunk our General Assembly and most of the House and Senate, not to mention the executive branches at both the state and federal level. [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Election 2010, Republican Party, Sarah Palin on Jul 7th, 2009
Alex Gimarc writes a weekly newsletter called Interesting Items. His newsletter covers national and Alaskian politics. His newsletter gave me the first gimplse of Sarah Palin when she ran for governor. I was awaiting his opinion on the Palin resignation, which arrived in my mailbox this afternoon. I’ll share it with you below: Governor Sarah [...]
Posted in Conservatism, National Dems on Jun 10th, 2009
It is Bob McDonnell v. Creigh Deeds in Virginia. Evil Gun toting, traditional marriage supporting, anti-emissions cap, self proclaimed conservative Republican now faces good guy gun toting, traditional marriage supporting, anti-emissions cap self proclaimed conservative Democrat. Once again it does make one wonder about those who say Republicans need to abandon traditional marriage and gun [...]
Posted in Conservatism on Jun 8th, 2009
Now that Europe has continued a right ward move with Conservative racing ahead in parliamentary elections, we should move to the right to keep up. Don’t we want to be more like Europe? Americans are moving right on moral issues according to a new survey. C-Span had a forum a Progress for America thinkers trying [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Delaware GOP, National GOP on May 16th, 2009
I hope my conservative friends don’t think that I lost it. May I brooch the unspeakable topic? Should Mike Castle be primaried if he runs for Senate? Is he conservative enough? There is a real and understandable concern among conservatives that Congressman Castle may not be the senator we want, but is 4 years of [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Delaware Democrats, Regulation, Social Conservatives, State Senate on May 13th, 2009
Senator Adams understood that imposing needless regulation on business in this economy is unwise and so did 3 other senators. HB 5, the Lawyers Right to Sue More, bill went down to defeat after a fair vote and an open public hearing today. The defeat of HB 5 in a public vote undermines the whine [...]
Posted in Conservatism, National GOP, Republican Party on May 13th, 2009
All due apologies to Homer Simpson for tying his trademark quote into this equation. There is going to be a special session of the RNC! Goodness! Major policy shift? Sudden change at the top? What is it? It’s gotta be good for an unscheduled, special session! From politico: …in an extraordinary special session next week, [...]
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