Posted on 05/03/2009 12:32:07 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
I'm going to try one more time to explain what FR is all about.
Free Republic is a conservative site. That does not necessarily mean it is a Republican site. In fact there may be many Republicans we don't support and some Republican issues we cannot agree with.
I'll throw in Arlen Specter as a prime example of a Republican we cannot support. Should be obvious to all why not. Should also be just as obvious to all that we cannot support Olympia Snowe, Susan Collins, John McCain and his lap dog Lindsay Graham, Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, et al.
Some of the issues we cannot support as conservatives even though sometimes initiated by so-called Republicans include TARP, or any kind of government bailout of private enterprise, federal intrusion into free markets, federalized education systems, government provided or controlled health care systems, abortion, gay marriage, amnesty, global warming, gun control, etc.
I guess there is more than one definition of conservatism floating around out there, and this won't be text book, but the one we use involves defending, preserving and protecting our constitution, our unalienable rights, our traditional family values, our American heritage, our nation, our borders and our sovereignty.
We aggressively defend our rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness!
We aggressively defend our rights to freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to keep and bear arms, right to due process, right to equality under the law, right to be governed under the rule of law, right to constitutionally limited government, right to corruption free government, right to self-government and our private property rights, etc.
We also aggressively defend our right to state and local government for all issues not expressly delegated to the central government by the constitution.
We aggressively defend our rights to free markets and our rights to live our lives free of government intrusion, interference, coercion, force, or abuse of any kind.
We aggressively defend our rights to national sovereignty, state sovereignty and individual sovereignty!
And this definition also includes aggressively fighting against all enemies foreign and domestic who may try to deprive us of our rights or sovereignty. This would obviously include all foreign enemies, but also we defend against RINOS, Democrats, liberals, socialists, Marxists, communists, militant feminists or homosexualists, radical environmentalists, etc, etc, etc.
And we expect our elected representatives to also aggressively defend our rights and fight against all enemies foreign and domestic. We do not elect people and send them to DC or our state capitals, etc, to reach across the aisles or to be bipartisan or to negotiate or compromise away our rights. If you're not going to aggressively fight for us, and for our rights, STAY OUT!!
We bow to no king but God!
Our God-given unalienable rights are NOT negotiable!
Do NOT Tread on US!
Thank you very much!
Anybody boosting Romney had better have asbestos underwear.
“I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that's not their job.” --Margaret Thatcher
I believe you somewhat about domestic enemies. We can be destroyed by either. The outside destroys by making us weak and the inside destroys the same way; only the tools are different.
The real problem is that it is easy to see the outside more than the inside.
I only asked because it did appear to me that individuals who might be voting for someone more as a way to avoid a larger kind of evil are being castigated and I don’t think that is right.
If we want to have candidates worthy of our vote, we need to vote for them. I voted for John McCain and regardless of what people on here think of him, he served this country and if he were in office today, I do not think we’d be trying to push against the tide of what is happening right now - ala Freedom of Choice Act; universal health care coming to a town near you; and so on.
I am as heartbroken as the next patriot on this site - just heartbroken. Moreso, because I see these despicable people as not only going against what this nation was built upon, but going against the very commands of God almighty, and let me assure you that my love, devotion, and loyalty go to God above all else.
So thank you for your kind response.
P.S. And I think it was despicable to see Obama go overseas and insult America and then bow to that Saudi king - esp. disconcerting when you think that this country was founded specifically NOT to be a monarchy.
I could go on a long rant here but it would serve no purpose. I only hope that those who equate Conservatism to the Republican Party, in all matters, get the message and move on. Frankly I am tired of Party UberAlles.
Duncan Hunter has no chance in hell.. Sarah Palin in 12..
That’s not quite true, Reagan came very close to winning the GOP nomination in 1976.
What proactive things can we do beyond this site? Tea Parties are just the beginning for me!...
Glen Beck! PS, have you noticed how much more conservative sounding O’Riely has become since his arrival at FOX?
A wanker is somebody who engages in self ego gratification (original term meant a participant in, er, “solitary vice”).
“Yeah - the WAnkers include some with fake pictures on their profile pages to match their fake conservative ideals”
Please post a list so I can watch out for them. What is the definition of WAnkers on this forum, is it similar to mental master bation.
Robert Green Ingersoll - Indianapolis Speech (1876)
“I am opposed to the Democratic party, and I will tell you why....”
http://www.infidels.org/library/historical/robert_ingersoll/indianapolis_speech76.html
“1. “Traditional family values “ or, as sometimes stated, “social issues” are essential for a stable and productive society but they can not and really should not be the function of the government .... especially the Federal Government. These issues are best left to the churches and communities.”
But if we continue to sit on our hands and allow those who wish the federal gov to have the final say on all issues in that area, we capitulate to them.
Fighting for traditional values means, imo, fighting against those who encroach upon them or work to undermine them, for whatever reason.
Mitt Romney, for one.
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Thinking of the larger population. Republicans knew him well.
Not of offend Scotch men, (my dad was one) :O)
placemark
He was very well known and don’t forget that in the 1970s nearly all people of voting age were old enough to remember Reagan from the movies and “Death Valley Days”.
Heh. Talk about irony.
I remember what seemed like 3/4 the posters here whining about McCain and how it was a shame we didn't nominate "real conservative" Mitt Romney. I also remember needing asbestos underwear myself for pointing out that Romney as much, if not more, of a RINO as McCain.
I politely disagree. He just has to get a following of people who agree with him on the core issues.
What kind of executive experience did Obama have?
What U.S. state did Obama govern before he was elected POTUS?
Besides, if Hunter served out one full term as Governor, he'd be at least 65 years old (likely closer to 70) before he'd be able to run for President.
Not a good strategy, IMO.
The time is now.
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