Conservatism 101 for Those Not Paying Attention (Let's begin with a parable)

American Thinker ^ | 11/25/2011 | Lloyd Marcus

[SeekAndFind]

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So I would like to offer my family and others a little "Conservatism 101." Let us begin with a parable.

Tale of Two Dads -- School Is Difficult and Little Johnny Wishes to Stay Home.

Little Johnny says, "Dad, I don't want to go to school. The kids are mean and the work is too hard!"

Liberal Dad replies, "I know just how you feel, son. School was no picnic for me, either. Stay home today."

Conservative Dad replies, "Boy, you had better get your butt out of that bed and get ready for school. I'll talk to the principal and your teachers to work out any problems. An education is vital to your future success and happiness. I'm forcing you to go to school because I love you!"

I am not suggesting thate Liberal Dad does not love his child. But Liberal Dad's attempt to be his child's friend rather than a responsible parent is a spineless choice all about making himself feel good.

Patently liberal. Most liberal thinking and choices are about making liberals themselves feel good, as opposed to truly helping the people they claim to feel great compassion toward.

Conservative Dad's reply was that of not a friend, but a responsible, loving parent.

Liberalism is a religion. Despite failing whenever implemented, disciples of liberalism faithfully believe that if they can spend a little more of "other people's money," they can bring forth their godless utopia where man is the ultimate authority. Atheists tend to embrace liberalism.

[buccaneer81]

Lloyd nails it again. Great article.

[Silentgypsy]

“America was founded on Godly principles.” Considering that the Judeo-Christian beliefs are what inhibit our inclination toward plundering, pillaging, etc., you’d think they’d want to preserve those beliefs. We’d be pretty hard to control if we didn’t have that structure.

[Cowgirl]

He could have used a better example than telling the kid to get to school. I wouldn’t send my dog to a public school and while learning is important, it depends on what you are learning.

[mjp]

Tale of Two Dads -- School Is Difficult and Little Johnny Wishes to Stay Home.

Libtard type parents try to build good character in their kids by emphasizing empathy and nurturing. Conservative type parents try to build good character in their kids by emphasizing strictness and discipline.

[Silentgypsy]

I agree with your second sentence. What I think he was getting at re: the school example was how externally imposed discipline is internalized, giving us the advantage of meeting challenges later on in life. Maybe the schools weren’t as bad then.

[netmilsmom]

The next step conservative parent would have said, “Your Public School is failing you, son. Let’s have a look at Khan Academy and see what real learning is about. Then we will evaluate curriculum to buy and you never have to walk into that school again.”