Libertarian = Conservative
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Definition of Conservative
May 11th
This thought will be expanded greatly over time, but to plant the seed of thought, what does conservative mean? ‘Social Conservatives’ within the Republican party have hijacked the word to mean fascist, religious fundamentalism. But conservative is supposed to mean conserving the written constitution, which allows for people to live their lives freely.
Especially as we discuss the federal government, there needs to be a cultural revolution that restores conservative to the later. Thanks to Ron Paul at the last debate for suggesting full decriminalization, or legalization, of drugs.
We hear ‘we are a Christian Nation’ all too often by politicians and ‘conservative’ radio talk show hosts. NO. We are a nation that allows Christianity.
If a libertarian is on the Republican ticket for president this time around, it will be a huge victory for libertarians to get their voice heard. We’ll debate voting Libertarian Party or for the libertarian on the Republican ticket at a later time.
Church and State
Sep 9th
We are supposed to have a separation of church and state in this country. But religion is often brought up as the reason a bill should or should not pass and become law. If everyone shared the same religion, there would be no issue here. But in America’s melting pot of ideas and religions, we allow for people to practice religion of their choice.
Religion needs to stay out of politics. And it can with a simple step. What if references to scriptures and prayers were removed from the political realm? A politician can still say what they stand for, but avoid specifying which church influenced that position.
Read more about this issue:
http://www.au.org/
http://www.religioustolerance.org/const_am.htm
http://www.pluralism.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state
Pledge of Allegiance
Sep 9th
October 11, 1892
I pledge allegiance to my Flag, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.
June 14, 1923
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.
June 14, 1924
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.
June 14, 1954
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all
http://www.homeofheroes.com/hallofheroes/1st_floor/flag/1bfc_pledge.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance