Free Republic

The vast majority of political journalists — and I include some of my conservative colleagues — are missing a very big story. The Republicans are going to recapture the Senate, picking up more seats than most any forecaster expects. And the House GOP is going to add to its majority. But then comes the big story: The beginning of a new conservative revolution. The idea that nothing much will change if the GOP captures the whole Congress is just plain wrong. The politics and policies in Washington are about to change in a major way. Obama may still be president....

As we've all heard over and over again the past week or so Rick Perry has announced his intention to announce when he will announce his presidential campaign. Thus it's fair to take any and all speeches he makes now until his official announcement as a glimpse of what his campaign will put forth. San Antonio's NBC affiliate gives us one of the first glimpses of what may be the style of Rick Perry's campaign. Call me crazy but as short as that clip was it has all the trappings of Reagan's 1980 campaign. These are dark days but America...

If it was "morning in America" for President Ronald Reagan, a new commemorative postage stamp due in February to mark "the Gipper's" birth centennial will forever view the sunrise.The new commemorative stamp, whose design was unveiled Monday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., always will be valid for a 1-ounce first-class letter, the U.S. Postal Service confirmed. It officially will be released at the library on Feb. 10, 2011, four days after the 100th anniversary of Reagan's birth.Texas artist Bart Forbes did the portrait, based on a 1985 photograph of Reagan taken at Rancho del Cielo,...

For those legislating and regulating industry out of the country and reducing our living standard back to maybe 1800 to call themselves Progressives requires a sense of humor, but in a way, they're right. Closing Post-Classical civilization to move into a new era can be called progress, at least by some. Most in the newborn Western Christian era during its early Dark Ages might not have seen it as progress but we at the intended end of its flowering of wealth and technology certainly think of it that way. History leaves no doubt that civilizations rise and fall; the fall...

Here's your chance to make a cameo appearance in Fred's Presidential campaign. Make a video telling us why you support Fred Thompson for President and upload it using the form below. We'll share these videos with all of our supporters on Fred08.com, and allow you, and them, to pick the best one. Here's your chance to be a star. Submit your video now. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sure, Fred Thompson is an accomplished lawyer, prosecuting criminals in Tennessee before serving as counsel on the Watergate hearings. And yes, he served the people of Tennessee as a common sense, conservative Senator for eight years....

Twenty-five years ago today, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States promising less intrusive government, lower tax rates and victory over communism. On that same day, the American hostages in Iran were freed after 444 days of captivity. If the story of history is one long and arduous march toward freedom, this was a momentous day well worth commemorating. All the more so because over this 25-year period prosperity has been the rule, not the exception, for America--in stark contrast to the stagflationary 1970s. Perhaps the greatest tribute to the success of Reaganomics is that,...

Reaganomics, 25 years later. Friday, January 20, 2006 12:01 a.m. Twenty-five years ago today, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States promising less intrusive government, lower tax rates and victory over communism. On that same day, the American hostages in Iran were freed after 444 days of captivity. If the story of history is one long and arduous march toward freedom, this was a momentous day well worth commemorating.

Contact: Tracey Schmitt 202-863-8614Documentary Celebrates Reagan’s Life And Presidency 25 Years After First InaugurationWashington, DC – The Republican National Committee celebrated the 25th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s Inauguration today by releasing a special tribute documentary. The documentary was presented to RNC members at the RNC Winter Meeting held in Washington D.C. and is available for viewing at www.gop.com“President Reagan inspired me and many others to become a part of the Republican Party,” said RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman. “His faith, and optimism for the future of the country, restored the confidence of Americans who responded by making our country and...

Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 12:07 a.m. EDT Bill Bennett Responds to Critics over Black Abortion Former Reagan administration education secretary Bill Bennett blasted his critics Thursday night, including Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, of whom Bennett said: ""I'll not take instruction from Teddy Kennedy. A young woman likely drowned because of his negligence."Bennett is on the hot seat for remarks uttered Wednesday during his radio show, "Morning in America," where he was arguing against some of the more extreme justifications for abortion, calling them "ridiculous and morally reprehensible." Offering an example, Bennett said: "I do know that it’s true that if...

Revolutions are not always noisy events. Sometimes they are quiet affairs - the product of long, thoughtful conversations between two people over coffee.Or among millions listening, nodding their heads, building a contract through mutual need and mute assent. The success of Bill Bennett's morning talk radio show, which celebrated its first year Tuesday, suggests the latter kind. In just one year, Bennett - variously known as America's "drug czar" or, if you're The New York Times, the nation's "leading spokesman" of traditional values - has managed to land 116 markets, including 18 of the top 20.By comparison, Al Franken's "Air...

There is a house with a huge front porch. The American Flag is flying out on the lawn. It is a sunny day with big puffy clouds in the sky.Birds are singing in the huge Oak trees that surround the house.Sitting on the Wicker furniture is a little girl with her doll...her brother gets ready to ride his blue Schwinn bike on his paper route.Mom brings a pitcher of lemonade out onto the porch and sets it down, looks around and smells the sweet air and scent coming from the Lilac bush in front of the porch. They are all...

CNN is taking a poll on the Gipper's greatest achievement. Not many people have responded so far, but I'd like to see FR overwhelm their web site with responses. I voted 'Ending the Cold War' myself... but whatever your response, please take a second to register your opinion about a truly great man.

William Bennett, conservative icon and co-founder of public policy organization Empower America, takes to the radio airwaves as one of Americas newest syndicated hosts. Beginning Monday, April 5, Bennett – along with veteran radio host Tom Tradup – will host "Bill Bennett's Morning in America," via the Salem Radio Network, 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. EDT. The morning drive program will feature live guests and a "new look" at today's issues. Although the field of radio hosts is crowded – even as liberals like Al Franken join their ranks – Bennett will have a natural, nationwide audience who like his...