Posted on 02/06/2006 6:13:50 AM PST by TPartyType
So to that end . . .
Howdy! I'm TPartyType. I'm a college professor (of rhetoric) and a father of four. My wife and I have been married 25 years. I am more a cultural than a fiscal conservative, but I believe in limited government more than "compassionate conservatism." I'm more of a Reagan Republican than a neo-conservative, am interested more in the moral fabric of society than the bottom line, BUT I respect others who are different, and I expect to be able to hold reasoned dialogue with them about those differences on this [conservative] forum! (but that's another post . . .)
There's one party in Washington as far as I'm concerned. All it cares about is spending MY money to keep its power.
I am optimistic about the new house leadership, but get back with me after Nov 06. LOL
I'm a father of four myself.
FRegards.
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. . . and I agree with your tagline (as it applies to Islamofascist jihaddists)!
Anyone who quotes Sean Hannity for starters is hopelessly lost.
Wake up. We got a world wide war going on.
And you want to mince words over the technical nuances of what particular strain of conservative each imbecile you meet is?
The very essence of American "conservatism," IMO, is the freedom to disagree! I think you might actually be more concerned with civility.
Nice essay, though. I agree with some, if not all, of Weaver's points. But for a conservative who follows the traditions which I believe in, the only true common good is the one in which everyone has the freedom to choose their own personal common good.
Thanks for the reply.
Here's a link: A Reflection on Federalist #1
Yes I do. Words mean things.
Too pedantic for my tastes, professor.
bump for future reading/comment
Only if rules of conduct are not instituted. In other words, freedom has to be for everyone, it can not go so far as to allow one or a group of individuals to infringe the freedom of other groups or individuals. Violent crimes, and those against private property all fall into the category of actions that infringe freedom, and therefore can't be permitted.
My opinion is that the traditions that Weaver speaks of generally do effectively address such crime and ethical behavior.
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Prometheus figuratively spitting into Zeus' face makes him my favorite character from Greek mythology. Seems somewhat improbable that Madisonian coolness can ever truly "take" with fiery people like me. :)
Well said! :o)
You start your, whatever it is, with something from Vanity. The bottom line -- should we all be, or not be, BushBots.
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