MyConservatism

Tag: Values

  • China/United States Relations

    I feel compelled to say something that may make liberal heads explode… China is NOT our friend. There, I said it. The Biden administration seems hellbent on making agreements with China, while at the same time, Congress seems to be moving in the opposite direction. I saw a report yesterday that had our Climate Czar,…

  • When Conservatism Isn’t Conservative

    Conservatism is a political philosophy that seeks to preserve traditional values, institutions, and beliefs that have been developed over time, allowing for slow steady change. However, there are different interpretations of conservatism, and two of the most distinct are classical conservatism and Trump conservatism. One of the most significant differences between classical conservatism and Trump…

  • Why Not the Death Penalty

    The recent case of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial has brought up the question again as to whether the death penalty would be appropriate. In today’s world, it can be difficult to make the case for conservatism without supporting the death penalty. But there is a growing body of evidence that suggests that the…

  • Is It Okay to Be White?

    In recent years, the phrase “It’s okay to be white” has become the subject of controversy and debate. Some people see the phrase as a harmless affirmation of one’s identity, while others view it as a dog whistle for white nationalism and racism. We all know a dog whistle, in this case, is a subtly…

  • Divided We Fall

    Several recent conversations with friends have reiterated to me that we are more divided as a nation than we have been in a very long time. It’s no secret that the United States is a country that has always been marked by its diversity. Different backgrounds, beliefs, and opinions are part of the fabric of…

  • Biden’s New Clothes

    “The Emperor’s New Clothes” is a kids’ story by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It’s about a vain emperor who is convinced to wear a suit of invisible clothes by weavers that claim the suit is only visible to the wise and intelligent. The emperor parades around naked, but everyone pretends to see the clothes.…

  • LGBT Conservatives

    Can a member of the LGBT community consider themselves conservative? Thanks to stereotypes of both groups, the easy answer might be to say, “no way”. But the less obvious answer is actually closer to the truth; of course they can. The first clue is that stereotypes tend to be based on misconceptions. Some common stereotypes…

  • Barry, Ron and Rush

    A friend recently asked why I was so staunchly conservative. The question really made me think about all the things that I’ve experienced. But then it hit me… The three men that influenced my political leaning most were named Barry, Ron and Rush. BARRY I met Senator Barry Goldwater when I was a very young…

  • Immigration in 2023

    The issue of illegal immigration has been a hot-button topic in the United States for many years. In 2020, the debate over this issue intensified as President Trump took steps to reduce both legal and illegal immigration into our country. Thankfully, statistics from U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) show there was a significant decrease…

  • Religion in Conservatism

    This topic has concerned me a great deal in the last few days, so please bear with me for a minute. Three things happened that triggered this… As a Christian, I began wondering how far Christianity had pushed into conservatism, and what affect it was having. Many of you will condemn me for saying so,…