Folks,
I think that we have been going about solving many of our nations problems in a way that is not effective - here is why:
- Although absolute truth exists, many of do not have an understanding of every answer known to man.
- Although we have our ideas, beliefs, and morale, we don't share the same with others (hell, we don't completely agree with each other).
- We have goals and ambitions, so do others.
- We will never win over everyone to our causes (we may never reach a majority).
Let's go back to the basis. Rather than, for example, trying to win over other on Life issues, lets focus on precedent and Constitutional powers. Even folks within the pro-life movement disagree on many different aspects of abortion et al. Organizations that are like minded in their approach to different areas of certain movements also disagree internally on various issues.
What keeps organizations together despite disagreements? Their Bylaws. Although dissensions may occur within organizations, their statement of beliefs and procedures for operation are listed in their constitution and/or bylaws.
The same principle goes for America. Our bylaws are our constitution. Lets be realistic, and use the constitution to our defence. After all, pro-lifers will not win the battle on defining life and it's origins, because as it stands, there are so many "operational definitions." Focus your attention on Roe v. Wade. First, the precedent for the case in very weak (Griswold v. Connecticut). Secondly, according to the Constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court did not posses the powers to create this new law regarding abortions.
This was just an example, but there are absolutely not definers for many areas of morality in our country any longer - consensus about norms is severely breaking down. All we have is law, because it seems to be the only definer as to what is "right" and "wrong" in this country, despite our religious beliefs. And while all we have is law, the US Constitution is supreme. The founding fathers prepared for a weakening consensus, not only because they understood Government, but also because they understood human nature.
Lets defend our constitution. This is the only true justice that exists within our country, aside from God and His Sovereignty. Once the Constitution is upheld again as being supreme, and is adhered to by Government, our freedoms and rights will be secured and will allow us to fight for what is right and just.
Although I plead with you all to defend the constitution, I do not say that we should not fight for what we believe to be correct. I only say that, as a default, we turn to the constitution because it is all we have to secure our freedoms in this country.
Live for Freedom, Fight for the Cause!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Terry McAuliffe for Governor?
He has just made his exploratory committee today, according to a fox news report.
You can catch his new website here .
That is just one more obstacle for the Democrats.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Did the Republican Party Really Move Too Far Right?
As always with the media in this country and the moderates willing to back them up, this most recent election has got them screaming about how "the far right Republican Party" has to move to the center to be viable again? My favorite example is of Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-ca) who said
But have we really strayed too far right? I must say absolutely not. Lets go through the Republicans legacy since 2000 to evaluate this.
Fiscal Conservatism- This has been the parties biggest failing. Since Bush took office our deficit has blown up to about 400 Billion with our National debt up past 10 trillion dollars, a figure the Republicans contributed to. During this, non- discretionary spending went up 40% percent. Our most recent "far right" candidate ran on calling his opponent a socialist, when he himself voted against the Bush Tax cuts and has said several times he supports letting the rich pay more. We must certainly have not moved to the right on these issues.
Social issues- I believe it is safe to say the party remained true on fundamental social issues. But have we really moved to far right on these issues? I think while the stance has remained conservative, our approach to these issues is certainly more in line with the left than with the right. The parties stance on gay marriage, by attempting to force the issue on the states at the federal level is certainly a violation of the 10th amendment and our parties commitment to federalism. The American response to "No Child Left Behind" was to dislike it, rejecting the idea of forcing federal standards onto the states. Some conservatives wanted to use the FCC to force federal regulations of their choosing, much the ways liberals want to use it to enforce the fairness doctrine. While we may have remained conservative in principle, we certainly moved to the left in how we want to implement our policies.
Foreign Policy- In my mind, the Bush Doctrine has been the biggest departure from conservative principles above any other. George Bush Senior was the first Republican since William McKinley to start a war, and Richard Nixon was the first Republican to continue a war after a Democrat ever. I believe part of Reagan's success was his focus on building up our military's strength, but using it sparingly, only when the national interest was absolutely threatened. Bush ran on a foreign policy of non intervention, stating he felt the U.S should not be the worlds policemen. I think the American people agree, and that why is a few years after the Iraq war, the American people voted out the Republican Party from power.
I strongly believe that these core issues Republicans always ran on, strong national defense, individual liberty and sound fiscal principles cannot work in elections if you do not follow them. The American people soundly rejected the Republican Party last Tuesday, but did they embrace liberalism? From how I see it, they rejected the notion of big government, just this time it was big government conservatism.
The Republican idea is a great idea, but we can’t go and get stuck with just the right wing,” Schwarzenegger said. “Let’s let the party come all the way to the center. Let those people be heard as much as the right. Let it be the big tent we’ve talked about.
But have we really strayed too far right? I must say absolutely not. Lets go through the Republicans legacy since 2000 to evaluate this.
Fiscal Conservatism- This has been the parties biggest failing. Since Bush took office our deficit has blown up to about 400 Billion with our National debt up past 10 trillion dollars, a figure the Republicans contributed to. During this, non- discretionary spending went up 40% percent. Our most recent "far right" candidate ran on calling his opponent a socialist, when he himself voted against the Bush Tax cuts and has said several times he supports letting the rich pay more. We must certainly have not moved to the right on these issues.
Social issues- I believe it is safe to say the party remained true on fundamental social issues. But have we really moved to far right on these issues? I think while the stance has remained conservative, our approach to these issues is certainly more in line with the left than with the right. The parties stance on gay marriage, by attempting to force the issue on the states at the federal level is certainly a violation of the 10th amendment and our parties commitment to federalism. The American response to "No Child Left Behind" was to dislike it, rejecting the idea of forcing federal standards onto the states. Some conservatives wanted to use the FCC to force federal regulations of their choosing, much the ways liberals want to use it to enforce the fairness doctrine. While we may have remained conservative in principle, we certainly moved to the left in how we want to implement our policies.
Foreign Policy- In my mind, the Bush Doctrine has been the biggest departure from conservative principles above any other. George Bush Senior was the first Republican since William McKinley to start a war, and Richard Nixon was the first Republican to continue a war after a Democrat ever. I believe part of Reagan's success was his focus on building up our military's strength, but using it sparingly, only when the national interest was absolutely threatened. Bush ran on a foreign policy of non intervention, stating he felt the U.S should not be the worlds policemen. I think the American people agree, and that why is a few years after the Iraq war, the American people voted out the Republican Party from power.
I strongly believe that these core issues Republicans always ran on, strong national defense, individual liberty and sound fiscal principles cannot work in elections if you do not follow them. The American people soundly rejected the Republican Party last Tuesday, but did they embrace liberalism? From how I see it, they rejected the notion of big government, just this time it was big government conservatism.
Welcome to The Campus Conservative
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to The Campus Conservative! It is my hope that this blog will be a place where we can come together, exchange effective ideas, and discuss the hypocrisies of Liberalism et al. We will discuss current issues affecting conservative students across Virginia and America. Please be sure to continue to visit this blog to see and know what liberals are up too, and how conservative activists are combating liberals.
Thank you for visiting!
William Zimmerman
State Chairman
Welcome to The Campus Conservative! It is my hope that this blog will be a place where we can come together, exchange effective ideas, and discuss the hypocrisies of Liberalism et al. We will discuss current issues affecting conservative students across Virginia and America. Please be sure to continue to visit this blog to see and know what liberals are up too, and how conservative activists are combating liberals.
Thank you for visiting!
William Zimmerman
State Chairman
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