Posted on 03/06/2009 7:43:55 AM PST by bs9021
State of Conservatism
by: Alanna Hultz, March 06, 2009
American Conservative Union (ACU) chairman David Keene addressed the National Press Club as part of the club’s Newsmaker series on the “State of Conservatism.”
Keene said “in 2006-2008 the public was convinced it was time for a change and in 2008 the Republican brand was hurt because Republicans acted like moderates and liberals.” Keene said, “I don’t hope Obama will fail but I know his policies will fail because they are wrong.” He said Republicans need to get their policies together and not criticize a popular president. He argued that the American people are realizing debts aren’t good for them and they aren’t good for the government either. Keene also believes “the future for conservatives is a bright future indeed and that regaining trust in the party will take time.”
After Keene discussed the state of conservatism, he then previewed the Conservative Political Action Conference. CPAC, hosted annually by the American Conservative Union Foundation, is the largest annual gathering of conservative leaders. Keene said that “this will be an exciting conference after defeat; last year there were about 7,000 attendees and this year we’re expecting 9,000.” He said the change in number shows that conservatives are sticking together because they believe the message will be delivered more successfully. He also said that at this year’s CPAC, Republicans need to focus and they need someone who appeals across the board. Keene also touched on the economic stimulus bill and said “the spending package includes political pork and the way spending will take place in the future.” He said most of the projects that are included in the bill are projects no one wanted and weren’t in the budget....
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“He said Republicans need to get their policies together and not criticize a popular president.”
I think that is BS but not to worry because he will not be popular in 6 more months.
Keene is a policy wonk. And an idiot, he’s scared of getting hit by the press. Leaders like this, we don’t need.
Conservatives are worse than liberals because they hold the key to individual freedom in their hands, but they spend their time complaining and in a state of fear and paranoia. They, while claiming to stand for individualism, harm its image... liberals are just naive children.
Not saying I totally agree, but it is similar to what Rush has been saying, we need to get back to the core of our philosophy, only then will we win the issues.
Right, Tom. We musn’t criticize a Marxist thug dedicated to bankrupting the US and imposing a dictatorship on the American public. Nope. Musn’t do that!
Exact opposite, we need to get back to our philosophy and point out why Bambi is wrong, why his policies are harmful and cruel, and what is the better path.
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