Tag Archives: Conservative Politics

To Lessen Your Despair

With the ever present fear-mongering, name-calling, and all around bad news, it is easy to feel a sense of despair. As I talk to co-workers, read blogs, and view the news, it seems like we are heading over Niagara Falls in a cardboard box, and that there is nothing we can do to stop it. … Continue reading

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02/12/2012

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All Politics are Local?

Tip O’Neil Said it (actually he said, “All politics is local”, but why quibble?), but is it true in our political discussions today? Perhaps I’m just talking about myself, but do those of us who comment on the national political scene really know what’s going on at the local level? Sure, I know my Senators … Continue reading

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Robbing Peter to pay Peter

“A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always … Continue reading

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New Poll – How will conservatives do in the mid-term elections?

I have a new poll in the sidebar to the right. The question is: How will conservatives do in the 2010 Mid-terms? Vote, and add your comments here on this post. 2010 is here and, whatever your thoughts on the eventual outcome, it’s time for conservatives to get to work. And to discuss things about … Continue reading

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Ingraham and Rubio and Crist. Oh My.

Senate candidates Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio appeared at the Alachua County Republican Party’s 7th Annual Ronald Reagan Black Tie and Blue Jeans BBQ. Laura Ingraham was the keynote speaker. Rubio gave the event’s invocation, but first made comments along his campaign theme of being the race’s true conservative. “It’s very simple: We already have … Continue reading

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Exactly Right – Rubio Gets It

Larry Thornberry writes about the Florida U.S. Senate primary between Governor Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio saying, “Marco Gets It.” He had the opportunity to sit down with Rubio. Here’s a taste: His answers to my questions give a feel for what kind of a conservative he is. Larry Thornberry – The American Spectator: Why … Continue reading

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What Does NY23 Mean?

Is the House race in NY district 23 a bellwether of conservative opportunities around the country, or is it merely a local race that will have little meaning at the end of the day? Here’s the story as it was on October 1st: Republican Dede Scozzafava leads Democrat Bill Owens in the race to fill … Continue reading

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Reclaim Conservatism Wiki

I told you I wanted to spend more time developing this site, and boy have I. I spent several hours last night setting up the Reclaim Conservatism Wiki. The wiki is being set up to be a repository of conservative information and resources. You are encouraged to help with this project by adding and editing … Continue reading

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Big Tents Need Strong Support

South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint laid out a very practical look at building the Republican “Big Tent” in a WSJ Opinion piece yesterday. Key to such an effort is this: To win back the trust of the American people, we must be a “big tent” party. But big tents need strong poles, and the strongest … Continue reading

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SwINO

Maybe he has a case of porcine induced influenza, but let’s face it; Arlen Specter didn’t switch parties, he switched… Continue reading

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