Posted on 04/11/2006 3:33:35 AM PDT by Jim Robinson
Just a reminder: Free Republic is a conservative site. We fight for conservative principles, values and causes. We defend the Constitution. We defend our borders. We defend our God-given rights. We are opposed to the liberal/socialist/Marxist agenda for America. We do not willingly give up ground to the Marxists.
It's true that the illegal immigration issue is very discouraging, and I don't know if anyone has a solution that will appeal to conservatives and yet manage to get by Democrat obstructionism, ie, a filibuster, but I don't see that as any reason to give up everything. We should not allow it to rip us apart and destroy the movement. We fight on.
We hold the majority. We continue working as hard as we possibly can to elect as many conservatives as we possibly can. We build a conservative majority that can overcome the Democrats and the RINOs. We do not willingly give up any seats to Democrats. We add seats. Preferably, conservative seats.
I would also like to remind everyone, that Free Republic does not condone racism and does not advocate violence. We exercise our first amendment rights to free speech and peaceable assembly. We do not condemn people because of their race, religion, ethnicity, skin color, etc. We do not advocate civil war, anarchy, or an overthrow of the government. We do not advocate shooting illegals or mining the borders. We do not appreciate people coming across our borders illegally, but as conservatives, we do not issue racial epithets or threaten them with violence or bodily harm.
And, yes, we are at war. And we do support our troops and their mission. We also respect our commander-in-chief and are mindful that when people disrespect him, it hurts troop morale. We do not appreciate the mainstream media's attempts to destroy America's will to fight and we do not do anything to assist the Democrats and their accomplices in the media in their treasonous mission of undermining the war effort by providing aid and comfort to the enemy.
And despite our dissatisfaction and disappointments in regards to the illegal immigration issue, we recognize that it is not the last issue on earth and there are plenty of other reasons not to allow the Marxist Democrats to retake power.
I'll list a few issues (by no means and exhaustive list) that will be adversely affected by Marxist/Democrats in power:
Islamofascism/terrorism
National Security/Defense
The United Nations (as in their control over us)
The Supreme Court
The federal judiciary
The legislative agenda
The right to life
Marriage between one man, one woman
The family
Education
Health care
Private property
Taxation
Oil/energy
The right to keep and bear arms
The right to freedom of religion
The right to self-governance
All of our God-given rights
The Constitution
The Republic
Liberty itself
Do not get so discouraged that we give it all up. It could take generations to get it back. If ever.
"Securing the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity" is our duty.
Now why in the world would I do that?
Perhaps this line of questioning is being pursued in an effort to create a definitive position on the subject.
With an endorsement from the owner of the site, some of the "party before principle" members might feel that they occupy a superior position.
JMHO, of course.
IMO brute force took this country, that and very hard work has built it to be what it is/was, when the time comes to take it back, it will be needed again......... to ignore history is a fatal mistake
I would think of it this way in such cases:
Vote FOR the most conservative in the primary
Vote AGAINST the most liberal in the general election
Naturally. On rare occasions do I ever come in agreement with any democrat. The last time that happend was when Zell Miller supported this president and gave the keynote address at the RNC convention.
AT the risk of of what ever may happen
if McCain or Rudy is the nominee I am staying home.
you seem to be confusing Conservatism with Evangelical Christianity.
Liberalism is a Cancer on America.
Creationism is a Cancer on Conservatism
The most terrifying threat from a Demcrat Congress majority would be Charles B Rangel (D-NY-15th)as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. All together with Speaker Pelosi.
The threat of nontaxpayers dictating to the taxpayers is an irreverable power shift we can not allow.
I'm right there with you, brother. - but Jim never said that he was giving up anything. He just stated that it wasn't the only issue in play.
Since when is science considered liberal? Since when does conservatism = Protestant fundementalism/Bible scientific literalism? There actually are Christians, believers in God, who do not have a problem with God the creator using evolution as a tool to create the creatures on the Earth and humankind.
Studying science proves God! The physical laws of the universe are elegant and awe-inspiring. I cannot and will not speak for you or anyone else, but to me, further understanding of science has lead me closer to God.
Assuming that all scientists and evolutionists are atheists is just wrong. Assuming that all conservatives are Protestant fundementalists is also wrong. We have several Jewish and catholic FReepers who sincerely add to our conservative cause. If they don't believe the Bilbe intended us to take every single word as scientific fact, does that mean they're not conservative and should be muzzled/banned from Free Repulbic?
Not really, I was just wondering HIS, personal position on the subject. I don't see him chat very often. Airing his personal opinion on the matter doesn't or wouldn't change the site goals.
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Being "deported in place" to Amerexico, doesn't sit too well with me. Paying for the privilege - even less so.
I vote for the one the I feel is the best in the primary, and Straight Republican Ticket in the General. :P
bttt
Thanks for the reminder! BUMP.
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