"No doubt, after a few years, when women’s suffrage shall have become an accomplished fact, conservatism will tacitly admit it into its creed, and thenceforward plume itself upon its wise firmness in opposing with similar weapons the extreme of baby suffrage; and when that too shall have been won, it will be heard declaring that the integrity of the American Constitution requires at least the refusal of suffrage to asses. There it will assume, with great dignity, its final position."
It seems that some things haven't changed. The Liberal ratchet effect continues, and "conservatives" supine response to it is just as energetic as ever.
Sad but true.
Interesting historical find. He could be writing now about the GOPe.
That’s an interesting issue to use to call attention to conservative impotence.
What about the Personal Liberty Party!
Spot on post you contributed -
Lack of conviction and passion for what’s right, is a sure fire way to lose, and further our world’s misery, ie: evil prevails, when good men do nothing.
Ya gotta wonder when and what the tipping point will be...
I would like to think that conservatism will be remembered for more than failing To stop liberal progressivism on a predictable basis. My hopes aren’t that high.
Fantastic find, btw.
Yeah.
I know.
They couldn't even stand up for slavery.
What was wrong with those guys?