The men who would destroy conservatism

by Adam Graham: For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? -Matt. 16:26, The same question can be asked of a political party. The names of America's political parties have long since ceased to mean anything. While certainly, there's a difference between a Republic and a Democracy, these difference do not define our political parties and their members.

The soul of the Republican Party is conservatism. That conservatism is different than past generations, but at it's heart the Conservatism of today believes in limited government; a wise, prudent, yet firm foreign policy; a respect for traditional values; and lower taxes. This is in it's essence the heart and soul of the Republican Party.

The Republican platform is why I and many others are first generation Republicans. Yet, in recent years, much of the platform has become a dead letter under the leadership of President Bush. Limited government has become a cruel joke, traditional values have been fought for when convenient, and fundamental tax and social security reform has been little more than rhetoric despite six years of Bush and Republican congresses.

Conservatism was nurtured by Phyllis Schlafly, Ronald Reagan, and numerous others who created a movement that is now at risk. The risk doesn't come from the big liberal press or any of the usual suspects, but from unprincipled folks who plan to make 2008 the year conservatism dies in the Republican Party. Read More

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