Posted by
TrueBlueAmerican on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:00:00 PM
The conservative movement is not dead, and it does not need to go into exile. Losing an election does not mean the fight is over. It means it has just begun. Where do conservatives go now for their Miracle on Main Street? Trust me, the Liberal Messiah is not going to part the sea or make everything better with just one Presidential win, and God forbid, not even with two. Obama, Pelosi and Reed can say they have a mandate, and that's fine. We have a mission, and it is to protect this country, our way of life and freedom with every ounce of energy that can be mustered.
One of the fallings of this campaign was the top of the ticket. Do not get me wrong, Senator McCain is an honorable man, but he is not a conservative. Day after day in the campaign, he refused to call into question Senator Obama's relationship with Wright, refused to question Obama's character, and refused to expose Obama as a radical liberal. Before someone raises their hand and says that McCain got tough in the last debate, let's just say, "It's a little too little, it's a little to late." Also, disaster was written on the wall the weekend leading up to election night. His appearance on SNL did not help him, it damaged him. He looked weak, and pleading on the Weekend Update. Whoever thought that was a good idea, should be checked into an asylum. As conservatives, we should not be placated to accept a moderate again. True conservative ideas always win on their own merits. The top of the Republican ticket should be unashamedly conservative. No excuses and no apologies. Have you ever heard a liberal say, "I'm really a nice person. I really am sorry, but I do believe that the rich should pay more taxes. The government should provide food, shelter and clothing for everyone --- including me!" I have yet to hear that apology, but I always hear it from conservatives. Please call me when Obama, Pelosi or Reed apologize.
We must by all means necessary debate and educate those who do not see our point of view. When moderates and feel-good Republicans say, "Okay I will work with you, if you meet me half way." They are conceding to the left's agenda. The debate must be won by conservatives in a way that will have the other side join us and if they don't join, then their liberal ideas must be defeated. Nothing personal, Senator Obama, your ideas are just plain dangerous. McCain's campaign did not have a foundation to build upon because Moderates are always those who are on the fence and like to watch what happens before taking a stand. They wish to be liked. They do not want to offend. Well, political correctness has buried the chance of a patriotic candidate who could not find his voice. It shouldn't matter whether we are liked or not, it matters more that the conservative ideas earn the respect from the opposing side. Senator McCain did not have the left's respect, they mocked him for his age, his changing message and his choice of crossing the aisle. Why were surprised that he lost?
The conservative movement must take leadership on the issues that matter most to American families. First and foremost, taxes. At the current state, if families are taxed any further, the economy will collapse. Which leads to the financial mess that was placed at the feet of the Republicans, namely the mortgage bailouts. When Republicans took the blame that belonged squarely on the shoulders of Democrats like Dodd and Frank, and signed legislation to bailout these poor companies, they frankly shot themselves in the foot. How much will this bailout cost the taxpayers before they see a "return" on the money? From the point of view of the average taxpayer, who is struggling to make ends meet today, they think that they will be dead when that happens. Perhaps they will see it when energy prices go down. Oh, I forgot, with the liberals in charge that may be when H E double hockey sticks freezes over.
Security at home is a major issue. One that the Republicans have always been strong on. This tradition must continue. Part of President's Bush's legacy will be that he kept American safe after 9/11. McCain should have proudly shared in that accomplishment along side Bush, but he choose to run away from a President who had a better approval rating then the Democrat led House and Senate. If American is to be respected in the world, we must protect our borders from terrorists, control immigration to this country and defend our allies when they call upon us for help. When we have accomplished this, the world may envy us for our military strength, but they will secretly be thankful for a strong America.
Freedom of speech is one of the most precious gifts that we have. It is not to be tossed away under the Fairness Doctrine. Once that right is taken from us, all the others will soon follow. Don't take my word for it, look at the history of Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Communist Russia and China. Freedom of speech, religion and right to assemble peacefully are the foundation of our Constitution, if the conservative do no defend this, we will be at the mercy of propaganda Government and media. Truth will no longer exists.
This must all happen from the bottom up. Conservatives must take action in their cities, counties, states. New leaders must emerge to make the path for future conservatives to follow. Without new leadership, new voices rededicated to the principals of the American Dream, I am convinced, that the middle class will no longer exist. It will be the haves and the have nots. This is what will lead America to be a "down right mean country." Trying to squelch the American spirt will only lead to anger. Perhaps, this is what we need. Not the violent anger, the productive anger that speaks louder than any empty campaign rhetoric. It sparks a flame of hope in the youngest to the oldest citizen. We must capture the hope of the American dream and define in real terms what that means to the average American.
President-elect Obama, I am hereby putting you on notice. I will continue to write, to debate and to work against any policy that I believe is wrong for America and for my family. I may not have a Harvard Degree, but I do have courage. I believe that I am not the only one. There are about 56 million more just like me.