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Return to Common Sense
July 22, 2010
Section:
Introduction – Politics
“The nonpartisan Background
Poll continues to confirm that a majority (60%) of Americans characterize
themselves year after year as conservative or very conservative, but this does
not always translate into party politics.”
“The trouble with our liberal
friends is not that they’re ignorant, it’s just that they know so
much that isn’t so.” Ronald Reagan.
Philosophy
(Background, Issues, Objectives):
Currently the two major parties are Republican
and Democrat:
- Republican Right
(Conservatives), began as Whigs, tend to favor economic freedom, but
frequently support laws to restrict personal behavior that violates
“traditional values;” support a strong military, oppose
bureaucracy and high taxes, favor a free market economy and endorse strong
law enforcement.
- Democrat Left
(Liberals), began as Federalists, usually embrace
freedom of choice in personal matters, but tend to support significant
government control of the economy, a “safety net” to help
disadvantaged, strict regulation of business, environmental regulations,
defend civil liberties and free expression, and tolerate diverse
lifestyles.
o
Today’s “gentry liberalism” reflects the interests and values of affluent
winners in the era of globalization and the beneficiaries of the “financialization”
of the economy.
o
Mainstream media openly supports the
Democrat party.
o
Academic liberals have become something
of a political power in their own right.
§
Academic curriculum reflects political indoctrination
starting in primary schools.
§
Education polls indicate liberal orientation by
faculties at all levels.
§
Lack of political diversity in Universities is
reflected in hiring practices.
o
Liberal websites such as MoveOn.Org and Huffington
Post are lavishly funded.
o
Liberal environmental issues distance it further
from the values and interests of the middle and working classes.
- Conservatives have embraced 1960s beliefs that used to be
identified as liberal:
o
American exceptionalism (America
has done more than any other country to improve this world; and American values
form the finest value system).
o
The bigger government gets and more powerful the
state becomes, the greater the threat to individual liberty and the greater the
likelihood that evil will ensue.
o
High levels of taxation render those taxes a veiled
form of theft.
o
Government funding of those who can help themselves
or who can be helped by non-governmental institutions hurts them and hurts
society.
o
America has been based on the Judeo-Christian value
system, not secular
o
Enlightenment values alone,
and the secularization of American society will lead to the collapse.
o
Murderers should be put death.
o
American military has done more to preserve and
foster goodness and liberty on Earth than all the artists and professors in
America put together.
o
Lowering standards to admit minorities mocks the
real achievements of members of those minorities.
o
When schools give teenagers condoms, it is a tacit
approval to engage in sexual intercourse.
o
Assertions that manmade carbon emissions will lead
to a global warming that will in turn bring on worldwide disaster are a
function of hysteria.
o
Marriage must remain what has been in every
recorded civilization - between the two sexes.
o
Trial lawyers associations
and teachers unions have done great harm to American life.
o
Nuclear power, clean coal, and drilling in Alaska
and offshore, along with exploration of other energy alternatives such as wind
and solar power, are immediately necessary.
o
School vouchers are more effective than increased
spending on public schools in enabling many poorer Americans to give their
children better educations.
o
America is no longer a racist society, and that
blaming disproportionate rates of black violence and out-of-wedlock births on
white racism is a lie and an impediment to progress.
o
America, which accepts and assimilates foreigners better than any other country in the world, is
the least racist, least xenophobic country in the world.
o
Leftist takeover of the liberal arts departments in
nearly every American university has been an intellectual and moral calamity.
o
A good man and a good marriage are more important
to most women's happiness and personal fulfillment than a good career.
o
Males and females are inherently different.
o
When it comes to combating the greatest evils on
Earth, such as the genocide in Rwanda, the United Nations has either been
useless or an obstacle.
o
Western Europe provides social and moral models to
be avoided, not emulated.
o
America's children were positively affected by
hearing a non-denominational prayer each morning in school, and adversely
affected by the removal of all prayer from school.
o
Removal of school uniforms and/or dress codes has
had a terrible impact on students and their education.
o
Bilingual education does not work so immersion in
English in America is mandatory.
o
English should be declared the national language.
·
Surprisingly the Left are
more interested in money than Right-wingers.
o
Left-wingers are more likely to rate 'high income' as an important factor in
choosing a job.
o
Left feels there are no right
or wrong ways to make money.
·
Left are less likely to give to charity or to
volunteer their time to charity.
o When
Leftists donate money it is more likely to advocacy organisations
to advance a political agenda, versus help needy people.
·
Progressives see economic equality as the highest
form of social justice.
o
Left tends to be more envious and jealous of
successful people.
o
Those who favor the redistribution of wealth are
more envious than those who do not.
o
Leftists were much more willing to give up some of
their own money if it meant taking more money from someone else.
o
Much of the desire to distribute wealth and higher
taxation is motivated by envy - the desire to take more from someone else - and
bitterness.
o
Many current liberal action groups can
be directly traced back to class based society with Marxist, socialist roots.
§
Socialism teaches good of the group always exceed
the rights of the individual.
§
Socialism tries to control the means of production through
regulation.
§ Saul Alinsky’s organizing model is
based on fomenting public discontent, moral confusion, and outright chaos to
spark social upheaval and justify major social changes.
o “Organizing for America”
(OFA) is an offshoot of the Democrat National Committee to agitate locally for
Democrat national supported issues.
§
OFA is designed as a grass roots organization led
by hardcore activists (“all leftist
politics, all the time”) and involving mostly unpaid volunteers
(“useful idiots”).
- A Communist system had three pairs of identifying characteristics,
all of which have their origins in Lenin's ideology and philosophy.
o
In the political realm, a monopoly of power
was held by one party, with most of the power concentrated at the top, and that
party operated through the process Lenin called "democratic centralism."
§
That was supposed to mean that open discussion
could precede decision-making, which was then administered with unanimity and
iron discipline.
§
However It usually meant
that decisions were handed down from a dictator or a small circle of oligarchs,
and were neither discussed nor questioned.
o
In the economic realm, the state controlled
the means of production, and a command economy, rather than a market economy,
predominated.
o
In the ideological realm, the declared aim
of building communism, for Marx, the classless, stateless final stage of human
development, was the state's "ultimate,
legitimizing goal," and the state belonged to an international
Communist movement aimed at moving the whole world toward that future society.
- Communism has had disastrous results:
o
Communism regards egalitarianism as an ideal and is
godless (secularism).
o
Communism demands redistribution of wealth (to each
according to their needs).
o
76
million killed in China
o
62
million killed in the former Soviet Union.
o
Almost
one-third of all Cambodians killed.
o
Decimated
the Tibetan and Chinese culture.
o
Totalitarian
enslavement of North Koreans, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russians.
o
Generation deprived
of human rights in Cuba.
Historically third parties (Libertarian,
Green, etc.) have not gained significant traction.
- Today’s
independents can be described as: Deliberators, Disillusioned, Dislocated,
Disguised, or Disengaged.
- Constitution
Party is currently the third party in terms of registered voters, although
primarily in California, favors slashing federal spending, abolishing the
income tax, ending the Federal Reserve, banning abortion, curbing
pornography and reducing immigration.
- Libertarian
Party is based on hands-off policies and preaches nonconformity in theory,
but can’t stand ideological nonconformity in practice (absolutists).
- Reform Party is
a creation of Ross Perot and is now a shell.
- America First
Party is protectionist on trade and conservative on social issues.
- Natural Law Party
is focused on a “U.S. peace government’ but has basically
disbanded.
- Green Party emphasizes environmentalism,
non-hierarchical participatory democracy, social justice, respect for diversity, peace and non-violence.

Battleground poll is the most respected
and trusted of political polls.
- Polling is an
annual collaboration between a Republican polling organization and a
Democrat polling organization.
- Over the last
five years the results have been relatively constant (most recent August
‘08).
- American people overwhelmingly (60%) consider themselves either
“conservative” (40%)
or “very conservative”
(20%).
- Only 36% of American people consider themselves either “liberal” (27%) or “very liberal” (9%).
- The remaining 5% of American people consider themselves either
“moderate” or
“don’t know”
- The last 14 polls were consistent in that they did not vary more
than 1-2%.
- Pew Research found essentially the same results.
Gallup Poll found Americans ranked all
politicians very low in terms of honesty and ethical standards.
- Idealistic
politician’s views tend to blur the longer they serve inside the
beltway.
General Social Survey found ones
attitudes are driven by their political belief system.
·
Conservatives are more likely to care for a
seriously injured/ill spouse or parent.
·
Conservatives get more happiness by putting someone
else's happiness ahead of their own.
·
Conservatives like to talk about things outside of
themselves while progressives like to discuss themselves.
·
Left are less interested in getting married.
o
Left are less interested in having children.
o Left
are reluctant to sacrifice their own well-being for those of their children.
o Left
want others to pay for their babies.
§ Liberal
feminists tell women not to have more than one baby so they can concentrate on
a career.
§ Liberals
hug their children less than conservatives.
The two major political philosophies have two
different points of view:
|
Characteristic |
Republican Conservative |
Democrat Liberal |
|
Outlook |
Generally happy, positive Visionary, forward looking “Glass is half full” Hopeful, “focus on
progress” Representative, compassionate Patriotic, proud (American
Leadership) American exceptionalism Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of
Happiness |
Generally unhappy, angry Second guessing “Glass is half empty” Fearful, “doom and gloom” Arrogant, condescending Self loathing, apologist (Blame
America) American chauvinism Liberty, Equality, Fraternity |
|
Approach |
Optimistic, foresight Look to past for guidance Practical, pragmatic Think voters are smart Common good vs. evil Judeo-Christian morals |
Pessimistic, hindsight Look to imaginary future as a guide Naïve, “useful idiots” Think voters are stupid Victimization, divisiveness Moral equivalence, secularism |
|
Tactics |
Objective truth, right vs. wrong Want to be judged on results Factual, logical arguments Highlight opposition shortcomings Realistic issues discussion Think liberals are stupid |
Truth is relative Want to be judged on intentions Feelings, demagoguery, hyperbole Transference, hypocrisy Obfuscate, discredit, then attack Think conservatives are evil |
The two political parties have two different views
on the issues:
|
Policies |
Republican |
Democrat |
|
Approach |
Focus on principles of society Party leadership serves people Country interests first God given rights Marriage between man-woman Freedom of religion Judicial originalism |
Focus on individual rights Party elite leads people Political party first Rational, secular basis Same sex marriage Freedom from religion Judicial activism |
|
Domestic Policy |
Limited government E Pluribus Unum (unite) Free speech for all Victim rights Free market capitalism Lower taxes, wealth creation Environmental conservation |
Government dependence Collection of minorities (divide) Freedom from disagreement Criminal rights Socialism Higher taxes, income redistribution Return to nature |
|
Foreign Policy |
Independent nation Citizen of America Global leadership Military as extension of policy Strong military defense Victory through strength Free trade |
Global interdependence Citizen of the World Pacifism Military as failure of policy Appeasement Defeatist (“cut and run”) Trade protection |
Ultra-left Liberals seem to suffer from Bush Derangement Syndrome (BDS):
- BDS believes everything began under or can be blamed on President
Bush.
- BDS forgets everything that does not fit conveniently into the
partisan view.
- BDS paranoia is rampant with belief in opposition from a “vast right wing conspiracy.”
- When facts can not explain their political delusions, BDS
conspiracies are postulated.
- Hyper-partisan
does not seek truth; tailors information to fit preconceived political
viewpoint.
- Extreme left
fringe groups seem to have taken over the direction of the Democrats.
- George Soros and
other leftist millionaires are buying a leadership role in the party.
- Elitist
Democracy Alliance was formed to fund progressive infrastructure.
- 9/11 Republicans
are Democrats who reject extreme left wing Democrat leadership.
- BDS continues to
drive some liberals to blame predecessor for current political failings.
Mechanics of the crude, hate-based BDS initiative the anti-American
Democratic Party and its complicit Mainstream Media wing have forced on the
United States since 2001:
- Invent, inflate, and over-report
bad war news. Tie all bad news to Bush and/or Republicans. At the same time, ignore
or downplay good news as it relates to Bush, the Republicans or the
war(s).
- Create the illusion of
widespread, honest dissent to Bush policies by giving plenty of airtime to leftwing
groups and individuals historically antagonistic toward the projection of
US, and only US, power. Fail to report the true agendas of those groups --
when covering antiwar, anti-Bush protests and events; make sure to
meticulously portray antiwar marches as spontaneous gatherings of
mainstream, mom and pop Americans.
- Downplay, ignore and disparage
American success wherever you find it.
- Exalt in, sympathize with and
mythologize America's enemies, vilify and deconstruct its protectors.
- Downplay America's generosity
and righteousness. Recast a mission that includes saving a nation from a murdering
brute and his rapist, sociopath sons as a brutal occupation in the pursuit
of American Empire.
- Fill the Nation's airwaves, from
sea to shining sea, with questionable and sometimes outright false tales of
Bush-related misery, butchery, fraud and waste.
- Foment as much national anxiety
and hatred of the Republican leader as money and can buy. George Soros
and other moneyed leftists will fund you. Give airtime and print coverage
to leftist radicals and Democrats who call Bush a war criminal. Present
those radicals and their crazy plans to try President Bush and Vice
President Cheney for "war crimes" as worthy of consideration.
- Provide coverage to leftwing
intellectuals and scientists making anti-Bush statements. Present them
as legitimate, non-partisan experts in their fields. Publicize their
specious, politicized findings, present those findings as non-partisan,
accurate and objective.
- Present major news coverage of
every antiwar protest you can find, whether it draws 100 people or 10,000 people, ignore all pro-US,
pro-Iraq War, pro-troop rallies completely or portray their attendees as
violence-prone, fringe-lunatic jingoists.
- Blame a hurricane's aftermath on
Bush. Give news coverage to racists and Democrat crackpots who say Bush
and Cheney actually caused the hurricane and blew up levees to kill
African Americans. Keep that Bush-hate buzz alive at all costs.
- Give airtime and print coverage
to groups and individuals accusing George W. Bush of having engineered and
directed the 911 attacks. Remember, it is not the credibility of accusations that count in
shaping public opinion now, but the seriousness and sheer volume of
accusations that do.
- To sow further strife, anxiety and
confusion, continue stoking the fires of racial
tension and class warfare.
- Once the onslaught of lies, moral relativisms and crazy notions have
created a self-sustaining, luciferous,
widespread unhappiness and confusion, dangle a fat bait of silence and
tranquility -- of Hope, Change and Progress -- crowning your deceptive
achievement by hooking the same fish you made hungry.
Democrat political attacks on Bush
administration have been used by our enemies as justification for continuing
attacks on American interests.
- Democrat attacks
allege Bush malfeasance in War on Terror.
- Democrat attacks
on military tactics and results are quoted by terrorists in Al Jazeera.
- Osama Bin Laden
quotes democrat talking points in videotape statements.
o
Conservative critics label providing aid
and comfort to enemies during wartime as treason.
- Cuba’s
Castro quotes Democrat talking points attacking America’s intent and
resolve.
- Venezuela’s
Chavez quotes Democrat talking points to attack America.
Socialism is defined as "Any of various theories or systems of social
organization in which the means of producing and distributing goods is owned
collectively or by a centralized government that often plans and controls the
economy."
- Socialists
believe in the use of force to gain their personal ends.
- Socialists
believe in slavery, but not the slavery of an individual owning
another individual, but the economic slavery of a state owning the output
of the individual.
- Socialists are
racists, since socialists will always bring up the subject of race,
regardless of the prevailing drift of the conversation.
- Socialists
believe the worst in everyone, believing if they are all racists, racism
must be shoved in our faces constantly; if they are stingy, they must have
our money forcibly removed and redistributed to others; if they are
heartless, they must mandate compassion.
- Socialists think
religion, especially Christianity, is stupid and nothing but a prop for
the unwashed masses.
- Socialists
believe in an ignorant society, ensuring that public school systems are dumbed down that students can't read their own
diplomas, since useful idiots are easier to dominate than citizens who
have read and understood the documents of the Founding Fathers.
- Socialists
believe you have no right of self-defense with utter faith that government
agents can protect you from any and all harm.
- Socialists are
intolerant, mocking and ridiculing those with the temerity to disagree.
- Socialists are
hypocrites, expecting the unwashed masses to conform to their ideals while
they, the lofty and elite, are exempt.
- Above all,
socialists are in denial, since no matter how much you point out the
obvious – that the government is fulfilling the dictionary
definition of socialism – they flat deny it.
- Socialism has been tried repeatedly through America’s history
starting in Jametown and Plymouth, but the
experiments failed each time it was attempted.
Principles:
America was founded on a short list of
broadly stated, fundamental principles:
- Our liberties come
from our Creator, not from our government.
- The authority to
govern comes from God through the people.
- Human nature tends
toward evil and not toward good.
- Government, being
obligated to restrain human nature, must be obliged to restrain itself.
- The Declaration of Independence is our nation’s founding
document, not the Constitution.
- The Constitution was the foundational organizational document on
how we would govern ourselves.
- National Sovereignty is a foundational principle established in the
Declaration of Independence.
- The traditional family unit is an official fundamental social value
essential in America.
- Freedom of religion and open religious expression is a foundational
American principle.
- National security is the primary purpose and function of the
federal government.
- Capitalism is the official American economic principle.
Conservatism is based on first
principles providing the core framework for an internally consistent and
meaningful policy agenda:
- It sustains conservatism's appreciation for the central place of
individual liberty in American political life.
- It informs our resistance to the liberal shift from equality of
opportunity to equality of results.
- It supports America's national interest in advancing freedom in the
world but prudently considers what we can and should do in that cause.
- It demands the appointment of judges who understand that their
proper function is to uphold the Constitution, not make social policy
according to their own pop-philosophy.
- It shores up the idea of free markets and encourages policy reforms
grounded in market-based solutions.
- It works against unsustainable federal spending and the fiscal
burdens placed on future generations by uncontrolled entitlements.
- It informs conservatism's defense of family, neighborhood, local
community, and church.
Recommendations:
Political parties must wrest control back
from their lunatic fringe leadership.
- Amend
the Hatch Act (or the President issue an executive order) to prohibit all
White House staff members from participating in partisan political
activity in any capacity during the time they serve in government.
Hold politicians responsible for their
words (half truths, exaggerations, fabrications).
- Track
exaggeration vs. actual results of historical forecast accuracy.
- Focus elections
on issues, not on personalities.
Hold politicians responsible for results
of legislation (costs, benefits, organization).
- Link
congressional votes to the taxes constituents pay.
- Demonstrate
individual impact of spending votes.
- Identify
unintended consequences.
Make voting mandatory for all citizens in
every election to provide feedback to the government.
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