That said, Will is wrong this time. Reagan conservatism is a viable political philosophy.
I only wish more Republicans would stay the course he set.
Here is the problem and one that disgusts me -- Republicans have not done a good job of grooming any conservative to take over at the national level. I mean Conservative! Too many people on here are all talking about social issues but there is a lot more because as a Conservative I believe in State's Rights and many issues belong in States not at the Federal level. Too much interference on Education for one thing from the Feds. I believe in smaller government and less taxes -- instead we are growing government -- they did get the less taxes part right.
Show me where we have a Conservative at the National level who can speak to all the issues including States Rights that would attract votes across the spectrum. What we have are panderers with few exceptions in the House and Senate who cannot spend our tax dollars fast enough. Senators Inhofe and Coburn from my State of Oklahoma are two that stand up and are counted on slashing needless Government programs. Not impressed with a Congressman who now submits a pro-life bill that is DOA and he knows it. I hate pandering with every bone of my body.
Conservatism isn't dead but leadership is totally lacking at the national level!
Reagan conservatism is a viable political philosophy.
I only wish more Republicans would stay the course he set.
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I am hoping Duncan Hunter is such a man.
"Reagan conservatism is a viable political philosophy."
LibKill, I agree with you 100%. Reagan-like thinking is NOT dead! And it DOES work.
How I long for true statesmen of the caliber of Reagan.