Too often, the way conservatives are portrayed in the media is more a reflection of leftist traits than conservative behavior. If conservatives are as contemptible as the Left posits, an honest portrayal of them should be enough to demonstrate their negative impulses, yet much of how they are depicted in the media is exaggeration, amalgamation, and falsehood.
The world’s greatest bastion of freedom urgently needs its citizens to act.
“It is important for conservatives to make distinctions between those on the Left who were (and are) traitors or self-conceived enemies of the United States, and those who were (and are) the fellow-travelers of enemies of the United States, and those who are neither traitors, nor enemies, nor friends and protectors of enemies, but are [...]
From the inimitable Jawa Report comes what we all knew was coming as soon as word broke of former Vice President Dick Cheney’s recent heart attack:
“I for one unashamedly say I look forward to the day he takes his last breath.”
“I agree and fanned”
“We came so close…Maybe next time!”
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David Swindle | February 23, 2010 | Posted in
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Under growing pressure from conservatives and “tea party” activists, Sen. John McCain of Arizona is having to defend his record of supporting the government’s massive bailout of the financial system. In response to criticism from opponents seeking to defeat him in the Aug. 24 Republican primary, the four-term senator says he was misled by then-Treasury [...]
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David Swindle | February 23, 2010 | Posted in
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by Peter Wehner The Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) gathering this weekend included some odd moments, some odd speakers, and some odd outcomes. But it also included some fine moments and impressive speeches — especially one fantastic address by columnist George Will. In his remarks, Will laid out the fundamental difference between conservatism and modern-day [...]
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David Swindle | February 22, 2010 | Posted in
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“Every Congressman and Senator takes an oath to protect and defend the Constitution. I think it’s time they started taking that oath seriously. Freedom includes the freedom for mismanaged institutions to fail. There is a battle raging in Washington now between those who want to defend the Constitution and those who wish to disregard it.
I [...]
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Mark J. Koenig | February 18, 2010 | Posted in
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I had the great privilege of meeting Liz Cheney and hearing her speak at the Red State convention in Atlanta this past August. She’s surprisingly tiny, but, in that small package, is an incredible mind and a hell of a backbone. I adore her and am so glad to [...]
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Lori Ziganto | February 15, 2010 | Posted in
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In December I had a great discussion with my friend Mary Grabar about marijuana legalization, the role of government, and the counterculture. The debate, collected and republished at FrontPage, can be read here and here.
One of NRB’s friends, Donald Douglas who blogs at American Power, took note of the debate at the time and cautiously [...]
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David Swindle | February 15, 2010 | Posted in
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The Political Third Rail indeed. From Pamela: [...] The infiltration is so vast and so deep that CPAC, the conservatives’ largest gathering in America, does not address jihad. Last year I had to bring Wilders there on my dime (with the help of Spencer, Horowitz, Bostom and his mom)….
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Robert | February 14, 2010 | Posted in
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