Elections and Kids

February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Have you ever tried to explain how politicla elections work in our nation without it sounding like its a popularity contest? The great news is that while political elections are occuring, its a great time to discuss with kids about what’s going on. Plus, during a major polticlal election the entire world is buzzing about elections. Kids are going to hear about poltiics and electiosn right and left. If you talk to htem about it, they might actually turn on and notice what’s going on around them. Our political process may seem rather complicated but it isn’t if you explain it in kid terms, even a kindergartener can understand parts of what’s going on.

Another great way to teach your children about the electoral process is to actually take them with you to vote as long as you aren’t in line for hours and hours. If kids see you voting in an election, they will understand a lot more about what’s going on. Also, school aged children are often talking about elections as they are going on, especially during Presidentail elections. This is also your chance to indoctriante yoru children with your political view, just kidding.  But you can help continue the teaching that’s happened at school or hasn’t happened, by talking to your children about elections as they are happening. Its the only thing you’ll hear on televsion and radio newcasts when they’re happening.

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Educating Voters

February 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment

How does a candidate win an election? How important is the election process to Americans?

Often times the public chalks up a winning candidates’ success to the amount of money he or she raises for the campaign. While financial funding certainly helps with advertising and tours, it is not everything.

Election processes can get complicated as candidates use mud-slinging techniques, or complex issues are raised in debate, or one tries to decipher the varying techniques used to win over target populaces.

The truth is though, in the grand scheme of elections, money, catchy punch lines, and appealing advertising does not truly entice the public enough. It is estimated that approximately only a third part of Americans actually vote during a Presidential election. So the winner’s triumph actually does not represent the nation’s overall view. Whether it is lack of interest or ineligibility to vote, many Americans simply don’t participate in elections.

Then among those who do vote, it is not always clear that they are voting on principles and knowledge. They may vote for whoever seems more popular or seems a more charismatic speaker.

How many Americans are educated enough about the varying candidates to determine which one will truly best represent and lead the country? Not very many.

This has brought about an increase desire in conservatives to be educated about government and American history. There are conservatives who are reading, attending seminars, doing research online to learn more about the founding fathers, the bedrock principles of government, and the proper role of government. This among other literature and materials is sure to enhance the ability of Americans to make educated choices. It will help Americans take hold of their rights of liberty and ability to properly facilitate political action. It will decrease the complexity of  governmental issues and open the doors for a stronger people.

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2011 CPAC

February 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The weekend before Valentine’s Day 2011 marked the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). This is a highlight in conservative events and sets the tone for the Republican Primary for the Presidential race in 2012. Many view the CPAC as a rite of passage for the potential Republican nominees.

Below is the review of the speakers and how they fared at the 2011 conference.

Ron Paul of Texas won the straw poll the second year in a row. He was obviously the favored conservative of the weekend. Many feel though he is more of a sensational speaker rather than one who can turn the liberal tide of the country.

Orrin Hatch received the most boos from the crowd. He was asked to explain his supporting vote of the bail-out. Although he admitted it might have been a mistake, he felt that the country would have entered a severe depression if the government had not stepped in. The crowd was so rowdy and obviously opposed to his voting choice, many never heard his response. Hatch will have to do much to repair his reputation, some feel, if he hopes to gain candidacy in 2012.

Mitt Romney of Massachusetts delivered a powerful speech which was very well received by the crowd. He is considered to be the front runner for the conservative race for President in 2012.

Mitch Daniels of Indiana hit the national debt hard in his delivered address. Although his speech was only met with polite applause, he was considerably praised by the national media and made the Drudge Report.

Michele Bachmann of Minnesota also could be considered a “winner” at the CPAC. Her address produced a standing ovation. It is reported that she was surrounded by admirers where ever she went at the conference.

Although there is still much time before the 2012 Presidential Elections many feel that the CPAC has set the stage for conservative nominees. As the public was reintroduced to these conservative super stars, it can better determine who should be selected.

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Rise of the Modern Day Tea party

February 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

In the early years of the American colonies revolt against British rule, there are several landmark events that stand out in history. One of these is the Boston Tea Party in which some “rebellious” colonists, in Boston, Massachusetts went aboard a tea ship docked in Boston Harbor and threw all the tea overboard as a clear expression of their strong anti-tax opinions. Although these colonists impacted history and played a critical role in the Revolutionary War, it is doubtful they fully comprehended the leading role they exemplified for generations to come.

Throughout the 1990’s there were many anti-tax protests to display the public’s outrage of government taxes. In more recent years, Republican Congressman Ron Paul of Texas and his supporters held a fund-raiser on the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party for the 2008 Presidential Primary Race. The politician’s platform was to remove the United States from Iraq and Afghanistan as well as to do away with the Federal Reserve System. He and his followers strongly supported giving State governments more rights and keeping the National government at bay.

In 2009 a Tea Party protest was conducted by the Young Americans for Liberty in response to Governor Patterson’s suggestion for an obesity tax. This was one of over 100 taxes that the New York State Governor proposed. Many at the protest wore Indian head dresses resembling those worn by the Boston colonists at the original Boston Tea party.

In February 2009, a Seattle conservative Blogger, Keli Carender, rallied a protest the day before President Obama signed the nation’s stimulus package. She did not lean on other groups, but rather through her own networking was able to gather approximately 120 people. Later on February 27, 2009, she and many other “Tea Party” protestors across the country (in 40 different cities nationwide) protested to show their rage at the government’s behavior. It is believed that both Bush’s bail out and Obama’s bail out are the events that gave birth to the modern day Tea Party Movement.

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Mitt Romney is Still a Conservative Favorite

January 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Mitt Romney continues as a favorite politician among conservatives. He is a church going politician with views that are favored among conservatives.

His political views have changed over the years and his current stance on abortion is it should only be legal in cases of incest, rape and if the pregnancy is life threatening to the mother. This is a stark change from his earlier pro-choice stance in the beginning of his political career.

Eventually, he also changed is view on gay marriage. He originally supported domestic partnerships and was against banning gay marriage. He did flip his views an ended up supporting the Federal Marriage Protection Amendment. This amendment defined marriage as a union between a man and women.

His stance on stem cells has also changed during his political career. Currently, he is not opposed to using embryonic stem cells in the context of research. However, he opposes federal funding of such research. At one point in his career, he stated he would appeal to President Bush for stem cell research.

It is conceivable that Mitt Romney has changed is views simply because he has matured in his personal life and in the political arena. It is also conceivable his views changed simply to garner political support. It is not uncommon for politicians to amend their views to appeal to the masses. A politician’s goal is to be elected.

The notion that conservative politicians with a strong religious faith are somehow more trustworthy is ridiculous. Politicians flip their beliefs to match the majority sentiment to gain votes. Once they are elected, they quickly flip their beliefs again.

Mitt Romney is still a favorite among conservatives. However, he should not be glorified as anything but another politician that amends his views to flow with the current tide of majority beliefs.

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14 Trillion Dollar Debt

January 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The 14 trillion dollar national debt continues to rise. Government spending has spiraled and is out of control. This has many Americans adopting conservative views on government spending. Unemployment is still high and Americans continue to lose their homes to foreclosures.

Government has grown too large to manage. Many Americans no longer trust or have faith in their government. Change was promised and it never came. The solution is to reduce government involvement in the lives of Americans.

The government should not be involved in handing out money through a welfare system. There are many non-profit organizations that continue to provide support and help for the poor. The welfare system is a handout to those that choose not to work and help themselves. Millions of people on welfare feel they are entitled and make little effort to remove themselves from the welfare system. It is time for people to be accountable for their own lives.

The country is in dire condition and gaining control of excess spending is critical. Hardworking taxpayers are tired of their tax dollars being wasted. Many are struggling to hold on to their homes while the government doles out billions of dollars to corporations for bailouts.

It is clear that bailouts and welfare are not in the best interest of the country nor its citizens. The middle class has always managed to survive on its own. It is now time for the rest of the population including large corporations, to manage on their own. Government spending for any type of hand out program should stop. With the increasing national debt, the government and the American people can no longer afford to carry the burden of those that refuse to help themselves.

There are enough charitable organizations available to provide assistance for people that are truly in need.

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The Tea Party and Racism

January 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Since its inception, the Tea Party has been vocal and at some rallies, members have expressed racist views. In 2010, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) identified the Tea Party as a racist movement. To call the entire movement racist is the same as stating all African-Americans are against white Americans.

Few people realize many African-American conservatives have been members of the Tea Party since its inception. There are many racist elements in the Tea Party, however, the majority member’s fight to remove these elements as quickly as possible.

Initially, the Tea Party was a simple grass roots organization started by working class Americans that were disillusioned by the politics of the day. Many had never been involved in politics until they joined the movement.

The Tea Party gained popularity as the house market and economy spiraled downward. The movement grew as billion dollar corporations asked for government bailouts while CEOs received million dollar bonuses.

It is an organization of middle class Americans that are sick and tired of carrying the burden of government waste and spending. While the Government gave billions to big corporations for bail out, many Americans lost their homes and jobs.

Middle class America is tired of funding welfare programs. Millions of Americans are on welfare and will spend the rest of their lives on welfare while hardworking Americans foot the bill. The Tea Party is not asking the funding be cut for African-Americans on welfare; they are asking the funding be cut for all Americans on welfare.

The Tea Party is not racist and should not be judged as racist because of a hand full of people that expressed racist views. This attack on the Tea Party is without merit and seems to be the only way Liberal organizations can find fault with the party.

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Creationism Theory Among Conservatives

January 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Many conservatives based on their religious views, believe in the creationism theory. They want the public school system to include this theory in the curriculum. Several politicians admit to believing in this theory. This is another way Christianity is encroaching on the lives of others that do not believe in this religion.

The public school system is already on a shoestring budget. Teachers have to purchase classroom supplies with their own money. Yet conservatives, who want the government to stop spending money, think it is acceptable to spend money to ensure the creationism theory is taught in school.

It seems that conservatives are willing to spend money as long as it furthers their religious agenda. There are millions of Christians that do not believe in the theory. Why should children have to learn a theory based on one religion? There are a number of religions that may also want their version of creation taught as well.

If people want to abandon the science that has provided advanced medical technologies and much more for a religious theory, then they should do so in the privacy of their own homes. The creationism theory has no place in the public school system. It is a religion based theory and should not be forced into the public school system curriculum.

If conservatives and the Christian right wing organizations want to teach this theory to their children, they are free to teach their children in the home or at church. However, this theory should not be forced on the children of those who do not believe in this theory.

Conservatives tend to overlook separation between church and state and sometimes step on the rights of others who choose to believe in a different religion. We are a diverse nation and no religion should advance its beliefs and theories into the public school system.

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Conservatives and Abortion

January 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Abortion is a hot political topic. Conservatives want to make abortion illegal. Most conservatives would allow for abortion in certain circumstances. If the mother’s life is in jeopardy by giving birth, an abortion is acceptable.

Many women believe it is their body and if they want an abortion it is their right to choose. When you think about this, you realize how ridiculous this thought is. A responsible woman would take precautions to ensure she does not get pregnant with an unwanted child.

If a woman has chosen not to use precautions, then she has already made a choice and pregnancy is the result of her choice. With so many available birth control methods, one would think a woman would choose one of these methods to prevent pregnancy.

Millions of abortions are performed each year. This seems unnecessary given the ample choices of birth control. However, it seems many women choose abortion as a means of birth control.

Science argues the fetus is not a developed human being. This may be a reason why women choose abortion as a birth control method. If it is not a life, then what is the big deal?

The abortion issue will continue to be debated. Even if conservatives were to succeed in make abortion illegal, the debate would still go on. At that point pro-abortion advocates would continue to fight to legalize it once again.

Many Americans feel that abortion is a personal choice; however, there must be some consideration to the fetus. In addition, abortions should not be used as a method of birth control. Abortion is simply a way for a woman to avoid the consequences of her actions.

If abortions were illegal, maybe women would make sure to take precautions to prevent an unwanted pregnancy in the first place.

　

 

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Conservatives and Race

January 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Conservatives are often labeled as racist. However, this is far from the truth. Conservatives believe if you develop programs such as affirmative action, you are creating racial inequality. You are giving to one race and taking away from another. Policies based on race will only succeed in creating tension among all races.

Conservatives base their policies on racial equality. They assume the equality exists. A good example is the notion of “hate crimes”. In the conservative viewpoint, a crime is a crime regardless of why the crime was committed. It is not that they are unsympathetic to hate crime victims. If a person is murdered because of their ethnicity and another is murdered for money, a conservative believe both crimes deserve the same punishment regardless of the motivation for the crime. This is not racism it is simple common sense.

Conservatives believe that hate crime legislation prevents and adversely effects racial harmony. In order for a diverse population to get along, laws must be equal and fair. Creating legislation to benefit one race will only cause resentment.

Conservatives believe the welfare system creates a wedge between races. Unfortunately, African-Americans rely on the welfare system more than any other race. Conservatives are perceived as racists because they believe welfare should not be left up to the Government. They believe there are enough charities and organizations that people can turn to for assistance. American taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for single mothers that continue to have children they cannot afford to take care of.

The welfare system creates racial disharmony and the conservative view on welfare has little to do with race. Conservatives are not racist. Their views are simply practical and are more geared toward racial equality than racial inequality. Government spending is out of control and conservative views are more related to controlling government spending than race.

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