I became politically aware during the Carter administration with its accompanying 444 days of American hostage captivity, ill-conceived foreign treaties, and all around general incompetence. I knew there had to be better.

I found what I was looking for in the philosophy, vision, and leadership of Ronald Wilson Reagan. While no one can deny his political and communication skills, there was so much more to the man! His core belief in, and devotion to, this nation - combined with his brand of conservatism – helped shape my core beliefs and is a large part of what forms my personal world-view to this day.

23JAN09 - Anyone wishing to hear a true conservative voice should read the text of Governor Palin's 2009 SOTS speech. As I read it I could almost hear Ronald Reagan's voice saying some of the words. It has that same optimistic tone of American exceptionalism and potential that we all so loved about our fortieth President.

Just to keep it simple:
The main difference between Liberals and Conservatives is one of equality. They both strive for equality… Conservatives for equality of opportunity and Liberals for equality of outcome.