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Spreading Conservatism

Posted by Tim on

Unintentionally this is almost turning into a series on conservatism. First there was Conservative Self Education, then there was Breeding Conservatism, and now this – Spreading Conservatism. Fair enough. I suppose it’s just a topic I know a lot about, and also a topic I care about. I think “passion” is what they call it.

Being a conservative is great. For me it means that I don’t just vote Republican and tow the party line, but that I also know the issues, have strong beliefs about those issues, and understand why I have those beliefs. It’s not enough to just go into the booth and blindly fill in all the boxes marked Republican. I mean, come on. There are other issues at hand here. For one, not all Republicans are created equal. Some are social conservatives, with liberal stances on fiscal policy. Some are fiscal conservatives, but social liberals. Some are a jumble of all the issues, and some honestly don’t belong in the Republican party at all – we call those RINOs. (Republican In Name Only)

So in the end, being a conservative certainly sets you apart from any old Republican. The differences are important, but what else is important is the attitude a conservative should have towards evangelism. When most people hear the world evangelist they think of Evangelical Christians. It’s similar, just forget the Christian part. An evangelist is someone who “spreads the word”, so to speak. The word could be anything, whether it’s the gospel, or conservatism.

It’s not enough to have beliefs. It’s also crucial to instill those same beliefs in your family, friends, and coworkers. If you truly believe that small government, and greater personal responsibility is whats best for our country, isn’t it also important for our next generation to hold those same beliefs? We as conservatives can’t expect politicians to spread the word for us. Thinking that they should spread the word for us would be kind of hypocritical, would it not? We must do it in our own lives.

But how do we get started? The easiest way to get people on your team is to talk to them. None of us are so sheltered that politics never come up in conversation. The news is something we all talk about, whether it be in a positive or negative light. Next time the subject comes up, explain your beliefs, and explain why you believe them. Be calm, non-abrasive, and friendly. Too many of the conversations we have about politics are straight up arguments. I’ve never thought that the best way to convince someone of your way of thinking was to debate them. In the end, you’ll probably just push them further in the wrong direction, and keep them from ever talking to you about politics again.

Once you have people halfway on your side, don’t just let them go. Continue to drop little seeds of conservatism on them whenever you meet. Say things like, “Did you hear what Obama just did?” Then start a conversation discussing how Obama’s most recent unconstitutional executive order affects all of us. When you’re switching channels, stop on Fox News. I personally always leave the TV on Fox News, so when someone else turns it on – BAM! – Sean Hannity! I do the same thing with the radio. Once the car is turned on it’s immediately letting glorious talk radio permeate through the speakers.

Don’t forget to encourage people to continue their education away from you. Suggest websites to them, forward them links, loan them books, and then let them go for a while on their own. If you’re always looking over their shoulder they’re going to be turned off. Occasionally start small conversations about the news, but don’t come to them every day and ask, “Hey! So, did you read that book I told you to read?!?!” No matter what your belief, you’re going to scare people away by doing stuff like that. People need to come to their own conclusions. Otherwise we end up with a world of mini-mes, just repeating whatever I wrote in my most recent blog post. That’s not what I want. Really.

To restate the original thesis – being conservative is awesome. It stands for freedom, values, personal responsibility, and big guns. It’s a lot of fun being a conservative and we should strive to share the experience with other people. Start a conversation, nurture the beliefs you are trying to develop, and let the person grow on their own.

Boycott Karl Rove

Posted by Tim on

Ok, first off – I should appologize. The screensaver post was pretty weak. It wasn’t up to par with the typical content I try to put forth on this blog. Sorry. I’m not promising not to do it again, but I’ll try to keep posts up to your expectations.

On that note – let’s talk about my least favorite commentator, or as he likes to be called, “The Architect”. Know who I’m talking about? I’ll give you a few clues.

1. He worked in the Bush (43) administration. He was the “Deputy Chief of Staff”. A “Senior Advisor” to W himself. That’s right, he’s the guy who encouraged expanding the role of the government, growing our debt, and failing to secure our southern border. Know who he is yet? No? Another clue should help.

2. He’s makes regular appearances on Fox News. In fact, he’s on Fox News almost everyday, switching between O’Reilly, Hannity, Van Susteren, Cavuto, or whoever else is on. He’s literally on just about every day. Can you picture him yet? Ok, final clue.

3. He looks like Humpty Dumpty. He’s bald, fat, and has a egg shaped head. He wears glasses, and recently has been carrying a white board around with him wherever he goes. Still can’t figure out who I’m talking about?

It’s Karl Rove. And, honestly, I’m sick and tired of seeing him on TV. His Republican-establishment personality today is the same one that attempted to smear Ronald Reagan in the 1980 primary. His opinion is constantly being portrayed as prophesy on Fox News, and I for one am not going to take it anymore. He’s the kind of republican that no one wants around. He’s a RINO (Republican In Name Only), a moderate. For heaven’s sake – he worked for Bush! It’s people like Karl Rove who try to influence elections not for the good of the country, but so they can keep their own pockets full. He’s trying to pick the republican nominee for us.

Big news stations like Fox News respond to a couple things – money and ratings. That’s why, I’m going to do the only thing in my power to get Karl Rove off the air. Every time he comes on the channel will be changed to something else. I encourage you all to do the same. If Fox News realizes that their ratings go down whenever he’s on, they’ll replace him with someone interesting and relevant. Boycott Karl Rove.

Disappointed in Coulter

Posted by Tim on

I don’t put a lot of stock in people. I don’t mean to sound like a total downer, but by and large, I don’t trust humanity. That’s probably why I don’t trust a body of people deciding what kind of healthcare I receive. Human nature tells us that we look out for ourselves first. If that’s the case, I’m going to stay pretty reserved when putting a lot of faith in anyone. I trust my friends and family and some of my co-workers, but they’re the exception.

This goes for celebrities and all the talking-heads on TV too. I know who I agree with, but I don’t just tow everything they say. My beliefs don’t come from pundits; they come from observation of history and reality. That being said, there are a few people I expect certain opinions from. I expect Scott Walker to deal with the big issues regardless of whether it’s politically popular. I expect Donald Trump to endorse idiots (he endorsed Nancy Pelosi AND Mitt Romney… hmmm) and exaggerate his influence. I expect Ann Coulter to stand strong with the most conservative candidates… but… she’s let me down.

I was catching up on some Fox News tonight while writing emails and eating a chicken I got for free at Wal-Mart. (Yeah, they gave away a cart full of chickens the other night to people leaving the store. Pretty sweet.) In an interview, I heard Ann Coulter making her re-run endorsement of Mitt Romney. That’s nothing new. But tonight she said something that I couldn’t let go of – “Mitt Romney is the most conservative candidate in the race.”

Wow. She’s way off, and it leads me to believe that she’s no conservative herself. Apparently, someone who endorses government run healthcare, believes the global warming myth, supports cap and trade, supports TARP bailouts, supports gun bans… the list goes on and on… is “conservative”. Not only is he conservative, but apparently, he’s more conservative than people who are the direct opposite of those things. Santorum – against government run healthcare (whether it’s at the state or federal level), against legislation based on global warming myths, against cap and trade, against the TARP bailouts, A+ rating with the NRA.

Then again, until Coulter endorsed Romney, she was begging Chris Christie to run for president. The big fat dope from New Jersey has a few things going for him – he’s a great speaker, and he took it to the teacher’s unions. That doesn’t mean he’s a conservative, and it doesn’t mean he’s even a good governor – New Jersey’s credit rating was downgraded not too long ago. (Side note – Wisconsin’s wasn’t. Thank you, Walker.)

This is why I can’t just go along with and base my views on what someone else says. While Ann Coulter may be right on many issues, she’s flat out wrong in regards to Romney being the most conservative candidate in the race. She’s also wrong about Christie being the only candidate who can beat Obama. While I like Coulter’s attitude and spunk, she’s strayed from the path. I can only hope that she doesn’t drag too many sheep off the path with her.