Conservatives! Stop Being So Damned Conservative!
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I joined HubPages in March of this year (2011) and I did not come here in peace.
The primary reason why I came on board is to stir the pot, rock the boat, upset the status quo, shake things up, to be a rabble-rouser, to be the 800-pound gorilla, to be a raging right-wing negro, to be a sword-wielding holy warrior or whatever way you want to phrase it.
Personally, I am as mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore. I am not going to sit back and allow a huge gang of left-wing socialist liberals and perverts to turn my country into a slimy cesspool in which anything and everything goes.
I was driven to shout out the foregoing rant because based on my observations, the vast majority of Americans who regard themselves as conservatives are doing little more than sitting on the sidelines and keeping their mouths shut while our nation is careening towards its downfall. Hardly any of them are facing off against the factions that are out to do such things as enslave us to government, strip us of our rights, tax us from here to Kingdom Come, take away our means to protect ourselves and our families, and force all kinds of indecent and perverse behavior and practices down our throats.
The United States of America is currently in the throes of a conflict akin to a civil war but the problem is, all of the left-wing socialist liberals are well aware of that while we, the conservatives, are not. The liberals are mounting one massive offensive after another to do such things as make same-sex marriage the law of the land, to install government protection for “late-term abortions”, to allow homosexuals to serve “openly” in the U.S. Armed Forces, to brainwash our children to believe that homosexuality is nothing more than “just another lifestyle”, to take our guns away from us, and to tax us until we are on the brink of bankruptcy. On the other hand, however, conservatives are mostly only maintaining low profiles and allowing it all to happen.
Thus, it is time for conservatives to wake up. It is time for them to begin carrying out a number of counter-offensives. To save the nation from collapsing or being slammed by an untold disaster, conservatives need to stop being so damned conservative. They must put away their croquet mallets, tennis racquets and golf clubs and go to war against all of the liberal saboteurs and operatives who are currently well on their way to taking over the U.S.
Interestingly, those of us who are conservatives can start carrying out a major counter-attack against liberals right here on HubPages, and it is something that is very simple to do.
If you are a conservative, the next time you publish a hub about a social, economic, political or religious issue or incident, place at least one link at the end of your post to the profile page of another conservative hubber and strongly urge the readers to go to that page and to read some of that writer’s articles. And repeat that process each time you publish a hub.
Let us join forces to draw as much traffic as we possibly can to all of the talented and skilled conservative writers who are toiling away on this site. Let us start taking “extreme measures” to get the conservative message out.
To get this party started, I will lead by example.
So, I urge each and every one of you to go to the profile page listed below and to select and read at least one of that hubber’s posts -- and remember to leave an encouraging comment on each one you read.
Hubber: SheriSapp
http://hubpages.com/profile/SheriSapp
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SaMcNutt,
I totally agree with everything you covered in your comment and thank you for sending it.
Presently, many of the things going on the U.S. are quite similar to what happened in Germany while the NAZIs were working to gain control and once they had succeeded at gaining control.
In my opinion, that is the reason why those of us who are in favor of such things as "small government" and as little government intervention and interference as possible must stand up and be counted.
That is almost a very rousing call for conservatives to rise up and do what they were known to do, up to the Reagan era anyway. The problem that you have (and actually, that we share) is that there aren't any real conservatives or liberals that care about the country, at any level of power and if they are there, they aren't actually going to do anything on behalf of the people. Conservatives are bought and paid for by the defense industry and big oil. The Liberals bail out banks and let big corporations get out of tax obligations while, of course, championing the most controversial of liberal talking points....moral issues. Issues that don't have anything to do with anybody's government. You know I like your passion and admire your knowledge, but show me one real "Conservative". Show me somebody that actually cares about the people of this country.... You all can take to the streets all day....that's just what we did. What did we get for all of that hubbub? The medical industry got a slap on the hand and banks that won't loan money got billions of ours. The line is blurred and they all worship the money too much to care about our concerns. Our agenda needs to be changing the system not the political philosophy.
Elder.
ElderYoungMan,
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this hub and for your thoughtful comment.
Perhaps I am naive or "Pollyannaish" but I believe that there a number of citizens in this country who can hardly wait for some dynamic new faction to come along that will radically and dramatically upset the status quo.
feenix- i really enjoy your hubs and your writing, you are a very intelligent and experienced man. I'm liberal and I don't believe much in conservative ideals. I don't think the problem is liberal or conservative ideals here.
I think the real problem is that politicians and people in power don't really care about the beliefs they mumble out to their constituents. They care about money, power and the ability to continually line their pockets.
Why fight for something if you don't have to? Why take a stand when you don't have to? Why draw a line in the sand if you don't have to?
Politicians and people of power will do everything they can to not rock the boat so that they can continue their free ride while walking across the backs of real people.
cooldad,
Thank you for the comment and I whole-heartedly agree with you.
Personally, I am of the school of thought that it is time for Americans of all stripes to turn their backs to politicians and government and take matters into their own hands.
feenix- i totally agree with you on that. We should all unite as people and turn our backs on politicians. But unfortunately, that would take the kind of nerve, the kind of desire, the kind of revolutionary spirit that is absent in our society today. It's too easy to watch reality television, TMZ and continue being what I call the New American.
cooldad,
Quite unfortunately, what you commented is so true. I mean, like, a very large number of people in this country are hypnotized. Because they are "addicted" to reality TV and so forth, they are just a few notches above being zombies.
feenix,
I am blushing that you included a link to my profile as your example. Like you, I am deeply concerned about the future of this nation if these progressive socialists continue their destruction for an additional 4 years after the 2012 election. I wonder why so many people who enjoy our freedoms are so disinterested in how/why they are being curtailed. Articles like this are so very necessary in order to keep getting the conservative message out there!!
Conservatives are showing up like never before, and they are scaring the hell out of all politicians.
They are called 'The Tea Party', and most are gray-headed, grumpy, older people who are not likely to be pushed around. They are credited with the big upset last November.
The Tea Party is no flash in the pan...it is here to stay!
One thing I think that still needs to be defined is Liberal and Conservative, not in the so called political jargon either. I am not a very moderate person yet, I believe in moderation. I am a Liberal Conservative, or a Conservative Liberal. How can that be?
I belive in conserving things that ought to be conserved, life, liberty, justice, truth, love, and in those things I am absolutely liberal. I believe we all should be free and that is the most Liberal idea. Less government and not more is the most Liberal you can get. Conserve the values of the Individual, the history and prosperity of this country, a moral and ethical standard because of the Liberation every man, woman and child deserves.
Your hub really made me want to declare, proclaim what is near and dear to me. It is freeing to do so!
Sheri,
One of the reasons why I admire and respect you is, you crank out one terrific "conservative hub" after another.
You are really doing your part to get the message out and to spread the word.
Will,
You are so right. The Tea Party is not a flash in the pan -- and it is my hope that the fervor of its members spreads across America like an Arizona brush fire ;-)
SaMcNutt,
Here is the way I see it. When one is a conservative (regardless of what kind), that person always describes himself/herself as a conservative. On the other hand, the vast majority of liberals do not ever call themselves liberal. They just say such things about themselves as they believe in "diversity", "a woman's right to choose" and strict gun-control laws.
Thank you Feenix for your most excellent Hub. Sad, but true, either we fight for decency in this country or we're going to fall for moral decay.
I guess I want to make clear that I am talking about the inherent meaning of those words. I have never met a political Liberal who is actually liberal, in the sense of the word, which is Liberation, Liberty, Liberal. Truly to be free, is to be free from the things that keep you in your current state of being without the hope of escape. Political Liberalism is opposite to the whole sense of the word. It is like double speak in "1984." I call it this but, it means the opposite.
Guanta,
Thank you very much for your comment. And what you say is so true: If there is no fight put up against the ones who are trying to turn this decent nation into an indecent one, it will fall because of moral decay.
SaMcNutt,
Here is the way I see things: In today's political arena, there are two major factions. One is called conservative and one is called liberal. And in the political arena, those "tags" are not to be taken literally. It is merely the way that individuals with opposing views on social, economic and political issues distinguish themselves from one another.
It is in the same league as the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians. The New York players are not "Yankees" and the Cleveland players are not "Indians". It is just that each of those teams wear a particular "tag", in order to be distinguish themselves from one another.
SaMcNutt,
Here is the way I see things: In today's political arena, there are two factions. One is called conservative and one is called liberal. And in the political arena, those "tags" are not to be taken literally. It is merely the way that individuals with opposing views on social, economic and political issues distinguish themselves from one another.
It is in the same league as the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians. The New York players are not "Yankees" and the Cleveland players are not "Indians". It is just that each of those teams wear a particular "tag", in order to be distinguished from one another.
Feenix
First, your link to Sheri was a perfect choice. I read some of her hubs and now I am following her.
Next I agree with you on everything except Gay marriage. Now let me start by saying that I am not gay. I also not in favor of the gay lifestyle but as they are human beings like Us, I do respect them. respect does not mean agree. But like you and me we cannot help who we fell in love with. Its a feeling inside we cannot help or understand. It is the same for a gay person. It is a feeling they cannot control or understand. So as such, they need to contribute to our conuntry like we all do. I do not agree we need to not let someone serve and honor our nation just because they are gay. Being in the service means they are willing to die for our country, same as the rest or the soldiers. Asa former firefighter who was willing to give his life at any time, I have a deep rspect for those who are willing to do so. I cannot say that all people gay or not gay are willing to do so.
From a financial standpoint, everything from taxes to healthcare to estate matters, it has advantages for gays and for the country if they are allowed to get married.
As for the rest, as always you hit the ball out of the park(pun on your baseball reference LOL) Since the time Reagan was President they have becomne silent. I think it was because Libs would scream from the rafters about Regan policies but the Libs were always proven wrong so the Conservatives had nothing to fight for, It was sit back and let history show the way. Well the libs caught on and thats why today we have such hateful rhetoric coming from them. They know they can say what they want, even if it is not factual, and noone will challenge them. I do want to point out the I believe Elderly made an incorrect point on Liberals as it pertains to business and taxes. Liberals want higher taxes first for everyone, and want higher rates fro businessses and the wealthy. But thats another long debatable issue. This response was long enough already
Keep the good huns coming Feenix. I do enjoy reading them
American View,
Thank you very much for your very thoughtful comment.
Now the only thing I have to say is, back in the early 1980s, I had a girl friend who was a social worker in one of New Jersey's most troubled cities. Well, she had two clients in their 20s who were deeply in love with each other and they were living together. Well, the problem was, they were brother and sister.
What I am driving at is if members of the same sex are permitted to marry each other, why can't siblings, and parents and offspring, be permitted to marry each other?
I mean, like, with the advanced birth-control measures that exist today, there would not really be any danger of them producing two-headed kids and the such.
Also, the number of homosexuals who want to marry one another is relatively small. Thus, their being allowed to be married would not make that much difference to the nation from a financial standpoint.
Now, what I would be in agreement with is the passage of legislation akin to "common laws" for same-sex couples. That way, they could be provided with the same advantages that male-female married couples possess.
feenix, great idea, I'm waiting on the revolution! I have no plans to attend it, I'm waiting for it to come to my little place then my generosity will flow freely to one and all. dust
Feenix,
I hear what you are saying but incest and Gay marriage are not even in the same ballpark.
You are right there are only a few that we hear of that want to get married. Those are the ones out protesting. But if it becomes a law allowing gay marriage, I believe there will be a strong response and alot of marriages performed. Look at I believe it was Califonia who had a prop vote and it passed. Thousands came out and file in just the first few days, muliply that nationwide.
As always I like your resonses. Talk soon take care Feenix. By the way what part of NY are you living in?
Good suggestion. We need to stop complaining. and get active.
What amazes me is the number of people out there who are conservative and don't know it, how many don't even know what a conservative and liberal really stand for, the difference between the two and many don't even care - remove the labels and ask people what they believe in and you'll find they are a mixture of everything because they haven't cared enough to really think the issues through for themselves but buy into what they hear from their friends and associates. If they did more thinking for themselves and questioning their status quo many who think they are liberal or independent would aspire to conservatism - they really have to be educated and that is the task conservatives welcome with open arms while liberals live to indoctrinate. Keep on keepin on!!
50 Caliber,
No problem, my friend. Once the battle is underway, we conservatives can use your place to water our horses and to catch a little shut eye ;-)
American Way,
I did not attempt to compare incest with homosexual unions. The point I was making is, the legalization of same-sex marriage is on the crest of a very slippery slope.
And I live in El Barrio, Spanish Harlem ;-)
Oh God Help Us All! With all the so called "conservatives" out there that only want to start wars against Arabs so that Israel and Rothschild can have more of everything - whilst at the same time shipping all jobs over seas so that the New World Order thing that that mindwashed Nazi George H.W. Bush talked about while looking glazed eyed into the cameras. . . .
There's really no hope for America from any side - sooner or later chickens come home to roost, and cosmic karma head our way.
Our nation and it's citizens sat by and enjoyed their bullshit while the C.I.A. set up and murdered every legally and democratically elected official in every nation South of here. We've enjoyed American Idol while little brown persons were raped and mutilated, and we WILL earn our rewards for our evil deeds, our apathy, and our greed.
Hello, mslizzee,
I am really glad you like the suggestion, because we do need to get active -- very active.
tsadjatco,
Thank you very much for your very fine comment. And that is exactly what I am going to do -- keep on keeping on.
:) Point taken. I still like words to mean what they are in the sense of political idealism. I know exactly what you are saying about team names. Unfortunately, that does seem to even be what these names represent. These labels are bandied about and diminish the value and integrity of these words where, a sports team may choose a name to pay honor and respect to it. In the political arena it more to represent a false ideaology. Honestly, I only see that in the 'Liberal' camp. Conservatives tend to be actually what they call themselves. That is the amazing thing about the whole senario.
When I say I am a conservative liberal, it means I believe in the very real idealogies behind them. I have never met a Liberal who is truly Liberal, but I have met plenty Conservative conservatives who believe in Liberty.
You are so cool. Thanks for writing hubs that make you think and challenge positions and attitudes. It is the only way to grow. Write on!
@tsadjatko-You've hit the nail on the head. A lot of people who vote Democrat have very conservative views. California in 2008 is a prime example of this fact. While the state went overwhelmingly for President Obama, the same sex marriage initiative failed. What we know now as a "Republican" is inseparable from corporate welfare and crony capitalism more so than conservative Christian values. Homosexuality is a sin. It is no more or less a sin than a heterosexual that cheats on his or her spouse. So the fact that the "Society" tries to classify a particular class of sin a certain way and treat them differently when it comes to quality of life sorts of issues comes down to discrimination. The natural reaction to this sort of treatment is to get political and take steps to fight the discrimination, which is why we have voice given now to the most radical elements of that community. What we need to look at is "Why" the discrimination occurs and you can trace that back to somebodies board room 95% of the time. The truth is in the Word. When we give in to the flesh and sin, we ultimately become consumed by it. Add a cause to that submission and you end up with a "Lifestyle" or a "Community", where there was just a flesh weakness before and as a group, that "Community" will move to affect policy making. It's all in the Word.
Elder
Wow, Wesman!
I am in heap-big trouble because I am one of those wicked Americans who popped a whole lot of caps on little brown people.
Now, I am afraid to leave my apartment today ;-)
feenix: Bravo my brother, I'm on your side with this! Give it to them bro. I too am totally against same sex marriage laws. This is an abomination against God and against man and spits in the face of marriage and the teachings of the Bible. That said though, I see nothing wrong with a gay person serving to protect their country.
Unless the Conservatives in the USA as well as Canada wake up, both countries will end up in moral decay and bankruptcy due to the "I don't care so long as it doesn't effect me personally or my family attitude."
SaMcnutt,
You said it a whole lot better than I did, and I agree with everything you commented.
Now that I think about it, it was flippant of me to compare the labels conservative and liberal with the names of sports teams.
ElderYoungMan,
You are quite right: It is all in The Word.
So, far as what you commented in so many words about the Republicans being in bed with the big shots in business, that is essentially the way things have been throughout the history of civilization.
Such individuals as monarchs, politicians, "high priests" and wealthy merchants/business people have always bedded down with each other.
Dave,
Thank you very much for your supportive comment.
Just one thing, though. Please note that what I said about "gays" serving in the military is that they should not be permitted to serve "openly".
As you are aware, I was in the U.S. Army for five years and back when I was on active duty, there were plenty of "gay" troops in the military and, for the most part, nobody bothered them as long as they did their jobs and did not try to "hit on" some heterosexual soldier, sailor, marine or airman.
What I am trying to say is the military is not a place in which people should serve "openly". For example, there are a whole lot of masochists, sadists, toe-suckers and pornography addicts in the U.S. Armed Forces, but none of them are clamoring for the right to serve "openly". They are just serving, which is the same thing that homosexuals should be doing.
So, when that "Bedding Down" throughout history yields a wealth divide so severe that world economies are affected.....we just point at history and drop the whole discussion? Re-"Publican". Tax collectors within the Hebrew community that aligned themselves with the invading imperial forces...That's in your Bible too.
ElderYoungMan,
As quiet as it is being kept, this world that we live in has always been f . .ked up. The truth is, the world was just as f . . ked up a thousand years ago as it is today.
Things are not going to be cool here on earth until The Savior returns.
feenix: I agree with you openly is unsafe for them, but do you discharge them hohorably or dishonorably or what if they decide to let it out in the open, or do you just give them a warning and let it slide?
On the issue of Gays in the military....The operative word here is "Service". Why is it necessary for anyone to even know someone's sexual preference? What does that have to do with price of tea in china? The very need for anyone to require a "Right" to force this conversation on anyone else is flawed and it's not true service. Servants "Submit" to the authority that they serve. The military simply said "We don't want to know", which should have been enough for a true servant. Too much self in our society. It blinds us to the truth.
@Feenix-You know I just had a big belly laugh on that one! Yes sir...you nailed it right there!
Feenix,
I grew up in the Bronx
Dave,
The way it works now is the ones who "come out" get what is called a Section 8 discharge. It is not honorable but it is not dishonorable either. And I believe that it should remain that way.
ElderYoungMan,
You are so right by saying the operative word is "Service". The truth is, the military doesn't really give a damn about what kind of "sexual hang ups" that some idiot might have. The only thing that matters is the idiot being able to perform the duties that are assigned to him.
And yeah, the average person does not walk around broadcasting what his/her sexual preferences are, so why should a bunch of people with their wires crossed be given "the right" to turn everone's stomach by clueing them in on all the weird sh!t they do behind closed doors.
American View,
The Bronx, heh. One of my favorite parts of NYC, largely because the women in the Bronx rock.
DAve,
You are against gay marriabe but its OK they serve in the military and lay down there life to protect you. Shame on you. Is your only excuse is that God told you to? If God told you to jump off a bridge would you? The same God that commited murder or burned people in the old testiment?( I may be wrong on this because I do not know the bible) Would a supreme being do that? As you have deducted I do not believe in God. Having said that do not dare and clump me with those radical idiots that are out there. I believe that under God should stay in the pledge, I believe it should be in the courthouse. Why Because if you are as much a patriot as me, you respect it because thats the principals this great country were founded on. I give total respect to those who have faith, if I am out to dinner and someone wants to pray before eating, I simply bow my head out of respect. When I go to a wedding in a church, Im stand when they do, I kneel when they do, all out of respect. Feenix is a fellow NYer and understands about respect. A gay individual deserves our full respect for they are humans too. They breath, they live, they bleed, they die. Just like the rest of use. If we would apply that to everything we could end biggotry and racism forever.
I thought I was done but then I remembered that other phrase "it spits on marrige". Dave I want you to think a minute about what marriage is. Its 2 lives coming together to share a future. Its about strong bonds between best friends on a mental, spritual and physical level. Its about facing lifes challenges and getting through them together. Being there in a moments notice when needed. To be care giver for the other when sick. To hold the hand and support the other when facing a serious illness in the hospital. Touching each others soul by doing the little things. Growing old together. Well I could keep going on but I hope you got my point. Why should we keep gays from the same great institutionj we all take part in. We as a people have always made changes for the betterment of our people. Abolishing slavery, allowing woman to vote, etc. This is another one of those times.
Feenix,
They sure do!!!!!
Hey Feenix.
I hope to finnaly be out of this rehab hospital by the end of the year. I am hoping I can take a trip to NY next summer or fall. If I do I would really like to meet, if thats OK with you. Maybe get a dog or a slice. Been a long time, they do not have good pizza and no dog carts here in Texas. Not to mention no Carvel. I am going to give myself a Carvel IV when I get there LOL
Hello, Feenix, it is funny, but we on the left have the same misgivings and thoughts about the political right
Right on Feenix. It's sickening. Most people of all political persuasions don't even vote, and only a fraction of these are activist.
I'll go to Sheri's profile, and post to one of her Hubs (I've probably been to most of her's already, but maybe I'll find a new one).
Stu
American View,
That sounds real cool, especially since the Fall is my favorite time of the year here.
And, yeah, that'll be a lot of fun, having some hot dogs and pizza together. So, keep me posted. I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Credence2,
It is not strange at all that you folks on the left have the same misgivings about us that we have about you.
We are enemies ;-)
Feenix,
I found a new thread of Sheri's to comment on. Amazing!
Regarding misgivings, we can take comfort that we are "right." (hehe).
Stu
Feenix! All I can say is great hub! Hope you are well, my friend!
Stu,
That is one of real cool things about being on the right -- we're always right, right? ;-)
Hey, Dexter!
Thank you for the compliment and I am doing really good.
Hi Feenix,
Right, we're always right.
No Koolaid with us!
Stu :)
I just found you, and really enjoyed reading your bio. Like your suggestion about mentioning other hubbers, too. Now all I have to do is remember...
sheila b.
I am very glad to have made your acquaintance and, more-than-likey, I will link to your hubs at some point in the future.
SaMcNutt 11 months ago
There is a serious threat against not only conservative but liberals as well in the sense that those who claim either title are pawns of a war they do not necessarily know they are invovled in. People are showing up missing all around the world. Bloggers in other countries are being attack, imprisoned and disappearing. The thing is it isn't just out there in some other country. There are attacks of credibility going on in this country that undermines a person for views that are paid for and brought to you by the approved mainstream medias. People lose jobs for stating that life may have been brought about by Intelligent Design, a theory that doesn't claim one G-d of one religion, but a possibility of intelligence to creation. A theory backed by geneticists.
Germans did not realize this until it was too late. The same things happened. It gradually got hotter until finally they were the ones pulling the lever in the gas chambers. In recent days I have observered this type of mind control gripping this country like I never had seen before. It all started when I opened my eyes.
And so on...I will leave off here to get this party started.
Me