Liberalism Today

Listening to the current political rhetoric is exhausting. The arguments never change. Most voting citizens have closed their ears and are now letting our country slip away from us.

Politically we have divided into two factions, liberal and conservative yet the definition of each is out of focus.

• Hayek, Rand, Goldwater and Reagan came along and suggested the word conservative hinted at more freedom, less government, and more resistance to change.
  

• Liberalism by comparison suggested less freedom, more government, and positive government promotion of change.

Well, those definitions have become fuzzy. Conservatives still champion individual freedom, free market capitalism, and a streamlined efficient government. Liberal notions however, have all but destroyed America. Liberal Democrats and Liberal Republicans have ruined our stature in the world, our ability to compete with other nations, our reliance on the individual initiatives of our citizens rather than forced government intrusion. They have caused the demise of the work ethic and promoted welfare for everybody, even those who are not citizens and do not contribute. Our government, currently directed by the George Bush administration is a poor mix of Conservative and Liberal mistakes. The supposedly loyal opposition is anything but loyal. The opposition has turned it's back to logic and reason, and allowed it's hatred of George Bush to tarnish everything they do. Ethics, morals, and common sense have been replaced by self interest and greed.

The political big gorillas are the Democratic and Republican political parties. In recent years the Democrats have leaned toward liberalism and the Republicans toward conservatism. The method of electing seasoned and qualified people to political office has become a popularity contest. Each party puts forward a slate for consideration, then the committee that nominates them tries to figure out a platform that will attract the most voters.

The Presidential election of 2008 is being contested right now. There are big issues to be acted upon and the choice of a President is likely to determine how.

• America is in the midst of a nasty war on terrorism unlike any war we've fought before. The conduct of the war depends on the "commander in chief" that is elected whether a Liberal or Conservative.
  

• The necessity of controlling immigration to America will be increasingly vital whether our President is a Liberal or Democrat, Conservative or Liberal.

• The Roe vs Wade decision is going to be revisited, probably within the next decade. The composition of the Supreme Court will change and make possible another opportunity to stop or severely limit the out of control practice of abortion. Current Liberal politicians favor Roe vs Wade. Current Conservative politicians do not. The election of the President will be a factor in the selection of future Supreme Court Justices.

So, when you look at Mitt, Rudy, Fred, or McCain - do you see a person up to it?

Do you really think Hillary, Obama, Gore or Edwards would do a better job?

Think on it.