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!
We still need it - not sure how successful the clean up will be.
And only children say they are successful without being able to prove it.......
Let’s not forget that the Boston Tea Party was on December 16, 1773, the Battles of Lexington and Concord were sixteen months later on April 19, 1775. Things take time, at best last month’s tea parties opened up the eyes of some Republicans who were “on the fence” and maybe a few ‘Rats from moderate-to-conservative districts.
Yes Commissar!
We will all conform! (brown shirts for everyone)
Republicans mostly stink when it comes to articulating economics
“Your son chose not to, therefore, he paid the price for not conforming.”
“so there is no excuse for your son not to have health care, it’s his own fault he got fined the $762. “
That is the problem. I don’t want to conform. I want to be FREE!
No excuse!?!?!? How about leave me alone. I don’t want insurance.
Excuse me? If you don’t think you are living in freedom, you need to do some more traveling.
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There's a growing movement of those who are fed up with what's happening and are willing to organize and take action.
Especially when they act as socialists lite. Or worse.
I don't about you folks but that was beyond name calling!
One wanst to live a better life and get help from the Creator than why not strive tolive it here on earth instead of asking to be helped so one can live the same old ratty way!
The stakes are higher there has been a shift in the universe the Opposition is gaining and has more powder and this will continue until the Savior returns.
One can no longer rest on their laurels and think the status quo is going to be maintained.
The Old boys club is why those who have been elected many are not being able to go as far as they would in holding down the fort because there are different kinds of intimidation.
If any wonder what is going on then one should listen to this tape the practice on this tape did not start yesterday it has been going on for ever only now the moves have gotten bolder!
BTW the locker room language has moved out of the Locker room and now a main stable.
oh how I pray that more people strive to walk a higher walk or at least let those who are trying!
Then use your Zot Button more! :o)
Huh?
You must have been out that day...
Good Lord, you’re dense.
See, people, a LOT of people, most of whom have never attended any kind of protest before, took time out of their day to attend these tea parties all across the country. Many people made time in busy schedules to do so. These weren’t ‘rent-a-mob’ protests by ACORN. These were real people.
And when those real people got there, they met other real people who think like they do. They networked, got phone numbers, literature, etc.
Get the picture now? Only a complete dullard would expect that there was going to be some monumental shift in the government after April 15th. I guess you win the award for that one...
I have proven it, troll.
Attitudes. Visibility.
Constitutionality= Constitutionalist
Why would I sympathize with someone for breaking the law? I don’t agree with the law, but the law is the law, follow it or pay the price. It’s all very simple. I know plenty of people who due to their stupidity refused to get health insurance. I agree it should be a choice, but, here in MA it is not, I can’t sympathize with someone who breaks the law. The poster’s son brought this on himself, I do not have sympathy for him. There are plenty of programs here in MA that would help him out, he refused to make the effort for whatever reason. I DO NOT AGREE with the programs, taking from the haves to support the have nots and those who can’t be bothered, but, the rules are the rules, follow them or pay the price.
Romeny supporters...
Sheesh...
If Sarah Palin is so tone deaf that she chooses that charlatan as a VP, her credibility as a conservative should be seriously questioned.
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Agreed. And there are other reasons I do not ever see her choosing him.
Amen Jim! That is why FR is THE place I turn to when the TRUTH is what I am searching for1! Thank you for a great post!
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