[Pelham]

i reject the dem-socialist class issue while rejecting the allegedly conservative view that we're all equal, if you don't succeed, it's your fault. such an agrument flies in the face of common sense and everyday experience, and does conservativism no favors.

Well said. But such common sense went out of style with the passing of giants like Russell Kirk and Mel Bradford, who never saw conservatism as being about avarice and pride. But what did they know.... after all, this current crop worships at the altar of Success and Fame, and if they crack open a book it's a mystery novel or a golf rag.

[ken21]

gracias.

i opened this up, fully expecting to be flamed again.

funny, you mention people worshipping at the altar of success and fame. you are correct, that is a major cause of our problems today.

i see it everyday here in california...the california patio lizards and their incessant drive for success and consumerism.

i'm trying to simplify my life.