Violence Is Not A Conscious Conservative Tactic

       I felt compelled to write about this earlier, but I must admit that I am still in shock regarding the recent events in Tucson, Arizona.  It saddens me that a violent individual would attack a crowd of innocent people.  It makes me angry that members of the press instantly blamed conservative principles and personalities for the attack.  There is only one person responsible for the attack.  That is the individual who committed the crime.

Violence is never a tool of social change in the conservative toolbox.  In the typical fashion of trying to convince people that up is down and black is white, certain writers attempted to ascribe violence to the conservative movement.  From Marx's "workers revolution," to the Bolsheviks and the Holocaust, violence has always been the province of socialism.  A look at United States history shows that all major wars were entered by "Progressive" Presidents, with Wilson, Roosevelt, Truman and Kennedy being the most notable examples.


Rather than joining the fray and arguing with the liberal forces, I suggest that we show the true nature of Conscious Conservatism by showing compassion and sympathy for the victims of this unfortunate event.  If the perpetrator of this tragedy is indeed mentally ill,  he and his family deserve the utmost in compassion also.  The Conscious Conservative tools of social change include empathy, civil conduct and logical argument; never violence.  I wish the best for all of the victims and family members affected by the events on that horrible day.

Happy Holidays!!!

             I want to wish all Conscious Conservative visitors a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season.

How Conscious Conservative is Utah Senator-elect Mike Lee?

I have been examining if the new "Tea Party" supported candidates will make a Conscience Conservative difference once they enter office.  I looked first at Nikki Haley, Governor-elect of South Carolina, and determined that she appears as much a Unconscious Conservative or Liberal as she does a Conscious Conservative.  Then I examined Wisconsin's Senator-elect, Ron Johnson and found that he appears to be a Conscious Conservative with some unconscious conservative leanings.  I looked at Marco Rubio and determined that he was an Unconscious Conservative with some Conscious Conservative tendencies.  Senator-elect Rand Paul of Kentucky seemed very Conscious Conservative. 

But what about Mike Lee, the Senator-elect from Utah?



Stance:

Eliminate Departments of Education, Agriculture,
Housing and more...                                                         Conscious Conservative

Strict Interpretation of the Constitution                              Conscious Conservative

Fiscal Reform                                                                   Conscious Conservative

Re-engineering Social Security, Medicaid,Medicare          Unconscious Conservative

Mike Lee appears to be an Conscious Conservative with slight Unconscious Conservative leanings.  Depending on which alliances he has in the Senate, he might make a Conscious Conservative difference.

Can Rand Paul Make a Difference?

I have been examining if the new "Tea Party" supported candidates will make a Conscience Conservative difference once they enter office.  I looked first at Nikki Haley, Governor-elect of South Carolina, and determined that she appears as much a Unconscious Conservative or Liberal as she does a Conscious Conservative.  Then I examined Wisconsin's Senator-elect, Ron Johnson and found that he appears to be a Conscious Conservative with some unconscious conservative leanings.  Last time, I looked at Marco Rubio and determined that he was an Unconscious Conservative with some Conscious Conservative tendencies.

I think it's time to examine Senator-elect Rand Paul of Kentucky.



Stance:

Oppose Federal Bailouts                                                  Conscious Conservative

Restore Personal Liberty                                                  Conscious Conservative

Examine Defense Spending                                               Conscious Conservative

Term Limits                                                                      Unconscious Conservative

Re-Establish Sovereignty                                                  Conscious Conservative

Rand Paul appears to be an Conscious Conservative with slight Unconscious Conservative leanings.  Depending on which alliances he has in the Senate, he may help make a Conscious Conservative difference.

Is Senator-elect Marco Rubio a Conscious Conservative?

 I have been examining if the new "Tea Party" supported candidates will make a Conscience Conservative difference once they enter office.  I looked first at Nikki Haley, Governor-elect of South Carolina, and determined that she appears as much a Unconscious Conservative or Liberal as she does a Conscious Conservative.  Then I examined Wisconsin's Senator-elect, Ron Johnson and found that he appears to be a Conscious Conservative with some unconscious conservative leanings

I now look at Florida's Senator-elect, Marco Rubio to see how he stacks up as a Conscious Conservative.



Stance:

Reducing Federal Government/Cutting Spending                Conscious Conservative

Balanced Budget Amendment                                           Unconscious Conservative

Repeal Government Health Care                                       Conscious Conservative

Strong Foreign Intervention/Support Israel                          Unconscious Conservative

Modify Federal Education Mandates                                 Unconscious Conservative

Marco Rubio appears to be an Unconscious Conservative with some Conscious Conservative leanings.  Depending on which alliances he has in the Senate, he may help make a Conscious Conservative difference.

Is Senator-elect Ron Johnson a Conscious Conservative?

 I have been examining if the new "Tea Party" supported candidates will make a Conscience Conservative difference once they enter office.  I looked first at Nikki Haley, Governor-elect of South Carolina, and determined that she appears as much a Unconscious Conservative or Liberal as she does a Conscious Conservative.

I now look at Wisconsin's Senator-elect, Ron Johnson to see how he stacks up as a Conscious Conservative.

Stance:

Reducing Taxes/Cutting Spending                                       Conscious Conservative

Repeal Government Health Care                                        Conscious Conservative

Increase Domestic Energy Production                                Unconscious Conservative

Reduce Federal Education Mandates                                 Unconscious Conservative

Supporting Free Trade in Agriculture                                  Conscious Conservative

Ron Johnson appears to be a Conscious Conservative with some unconscious conservative leanings.  If he can make alliances in the Senate, he may make a Conscious Conservative difference.

Time for A Change? Do Tea Party Politics Make A Difference

Much has been made about "Tea Party" candidates winning in the recent election.  I have more questions than answers when I ponder whether or not these candidates can move the government in a Conscious Conservative direction.  Is the system so broken that these people couldn't change it if they wanted?  Are these newly elected persons incredibly outnumbered?  Will candidates stay true to their values once in office?  There are many more questions.  I think there is one key question.  Are the "Tea Party" newly elected officials conservative and are they Conscious Conservatives?  I will examine this question in my next few posts by examining the political stances that these people made during the election.

I will start with Nikki Haley, Governor-Elect of South Carolina

Stated Stances (from her web site)

Cap Government Spending                                            Conscious Conservative

Term Limits                                                                   Liberal/Socialist

Tough Immigration Laws                                               Unconscious Conservative

Equalize Education Funding                                           Liberal/Socialist

Expand Charter Schools                                                Unconscious Conservative

Protect 2nd Amendment Rights                                     Conscious Conservative

As you can see, Nikki Haley appears to be an Unconscious Conservative with as many liberal leanings as Conscious Conservative positions.  Do you think that she will make a difference in politics as usual?