It is from knowledge that you have this belief. Why can't we speak to those who have been told lies for so long? Give them the knowledge that you or I have. I don’t think there is anything wrong with that. Why keep it to yourself. As long as Conservatism is looked upon as a Belief System, it is subject to attack. When it becomes merely an OPINION, then it pales in comparison to a Value.
I said nothing about keeping Conservatism to myself, only that I am under no personal obligation to spread the word to the Black community at large.
I didnt become a Conservative, I have always been one, for lack of name. When I registered to vote, I took seriously the values that Conservatives share and decided to remain independent, instead of signing up as a Republican. "Conservative" and "Republican" are two different things.
It would be much more effective, were Conservatives to only display the BENEFITS of Conservatism through their own lives, and let the masses decide for themselves, rather than to woo, and cajole a bunch of mealy-mouthed Moderates into joining our side based upon empty promises of the 'good life'.
Were I advising you about your child, it would be to only promote their individualism, and their embrase of personal responsibility. If you do that, there is no way they could be anything BUT Conservative.
Conservative WITHOUT some sense of duty to those lazy enough to choose the Liberal path, and unafraid of adhering to their values, just because others suffer for not.
Well said. :o)
Luckily this year my son has a conservative teacher for America History. Otherwise I would have more work cut out for me then I already do. Believe it or not… having to disseminate what they and others try to teach my son isn’t always easy to do.
Belief or Opinion we are all subject to attack... unfortunately or fortunately. As far as your obligation to spread the word... you have none. Thankfully, you share it here at Free Republic and maybe elsewhere. I have chosen to do so as well. So has MAKnight and for that - many - I’m sure are thankful.
"It would be much more effective, were Conservatives to only display the BENEFITS of Conservatism through their own lives, and let the masses decide for themselves, rather than to woo, and cajole a bunch of mealy-mouthed Moderates into joining our side based upon empty promises of the 'good life'."
Sadly, this isn't true. Look at our American heritage and where it is headed. We are the leaders of the world and have put our "good life" on display for all. The oppressed and enslaved saw us as a beacon of hope in a dark world.
Socialists and the lazy (dare I repeat myself?) have perverted our values from capitalism and self-reliance to greedy self-absorbtion. Those who see America now see a suckled sow with constituencies at home and abroad taking what they want rather than contributing to the common good.
Initially, I had the same thought as you... liberals prostletize their socialist religion, conservatives live their lives and lead by example. The problem is that we are too evidently losing the war. We've been so busy making America great, the socialists have had years to indoctrinate generations on their version of what makes us great.
It's time for us to teach and to lead. When American values prevailed, quiet example was enough. Now that our younger generations (and incredible legal and illegal immigrant populations) have been taught to shun our example, we must reintroduce our values to the mainstream or risk the dissolution of the true American Dream.
To me, it's worth fighting for.