I have found it disgusting the way some of the “fiscal conservatives” around here have treated the “social conservatives” or “evangelicals” as bastard children.
When you look at the way our system of government-mandated social programs has destroyed the black family (first), and is now working on the rest, I can’t understand why I am branded a liberal because I consider the “social” component more important than the “fiscal” component of conservatism.
To my way of thinking, if we were to go back to the strong familial unit as it existed in the past, (here’s where the fiscal conservatism comes in) the social-engineering programs become unnecessary, and taxes and the size of government can be reduced....forever; as they should be.
I want us to be self-sufficient. I want the strong family once again, and the fathers to be present. (there was a good Townhall column on this a day or so ago)
I believe that once people are brought up in strong families, with strong values, the prospect of permanent fiscal conservatism is not only likely, it will be mandatory.
A self-sufficient, hard-working person has no use for government intrusion, and would discourage it at every turn.
Call it a “three-legged” stool if you want, but our government’s “fiscal irresponsibility” has resulted in the social decline we are facing.
I think if we are to get back to fiscal responsibility (on a permanent basis) we will have to fix the idea that social dependence (on government) is unacceptable.
Simply put, “Fiscal Conservatism” cannot breed “Social Conservatism”, but “Social Conservatism” CAN breed (and would likely encourage) “Fiscal Conservatism”.
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