http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/conservative/ en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:41:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050578/posts Hollywood's conservative underground 'Friends of Abe' group meets quietly EXCLUSIVE: A group of politically conservative and centrist Hollywood figures organized by actor Gary Sinise and others has been meeting quietly in restaurants and private homes, forming a loose-knit network of entertainers who share common beliefs like supporting U.S. troops and traditional American values. The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050578/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:41:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2049698/posts Just started watching Larry King for a lark. There are no larks on the show, but the harridan, Joy Behar, is hostessing. Her guests are three liberals and one supposed conservative, Ben Stein. First question: How did Obama do on his Tour of Iraq? The question goes to Ben Stein who falls all over himself praising Obama, gushing how wonderful and masterful he is, and ending up drooling over how Obama is the best he has ever seen in his lifetime. Naturally, the panel of libs agreed immediately and offered Stein free membership in the club. With conservatives like these... Larry King Show http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2049698/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:16:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048594/posts The former governors are competing for the Senate seat held by Republican John Warner, who will retire after three decades in office. John Warner and Mark Warner are not related. Energy emerged as the dominant policy issue in Saturday's debate. But Gilmore said the election will turn on the issue of trust, and chided Warner for breaking a 2001 campaign promise not to raise taxes. "The question is who do you trust --a person who sticks with it and delivers on the car tax cut and does what he says he's going to do, or a person who casually brushes... http://www.roanoke.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048594/posts#comment Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:20:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048394/posts Almost anything can happen in an election year, but among conservatives, almost everyone seems to agree that no matter who captures the White House in November, the movement that has ruled the Republican Party since the 1960s and mostly dominated American politics since 1980 has lost its way. Across the spectrum of the right, writers and thinkers have turned their relentless analysis inward, a kind of political EST seminar aimed at self-transformation. The International Herald Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048394/posts#comment Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:24:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048295/posts Tony Snow, a conservative writer and commentator who cheerfully sparred with reporters in the White House briefing room during a stint as President Bush's press secretary, died July 12 of colon cancer. He was 53. The following was apparently written by Tony a couple of years ago. What a strong testimony to the faith of one person. Oh, that we all could be this strong. Blessings arrive in unexpected packages — in my case, cancer. Those of us with potentially fatal diseases — and there are millions in America today — find ourselves in the odd position of coping with... Snopes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048295/posts#comment Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:23:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2047908/posts Reid Wilson of Real Clear Politics had a column yesterday, "Dems finding success in the center" about how democrats have been having success winning House seats by recruiting "conservative" democrat candidates, and they were following the model again in 2008. While it is true that the democrat party has had success in executing this tactic, this success is due more to their ability to fool the public about these candidates than anything else. Wilson mentioned a few members such as John Barrow of Georgia and Heath Shuler of North Carolina (perhaps better known in the South for his college football... Not Wright for America http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2047908/posts#comment Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:08:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2046954/posts Yes, it’s tough being a conservative voter these days. But the truth is it’s always been. Think about it. There have been 232 years of U.S. history. In how many of them could you have shared a conservative principle such as the one that follows with big shot politicians, bureaucrats, and judges and received a truly honest, deeply committed handshake of agreement in return? “I believe Jefferson was entirely correct when he observed that ‘the people themselves . . . are the safest depository of [political power].’ I also believe that because Jefferson condemned judges who practice ‘on the Constitution... The New Media Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2046954/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:14:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046632/posts He was dedicated to the domestic church of his family, loved the Lord and His Church and was committed to pursuing excellence in his chosen profession. To him, there was no conflict. All of this he saw as a part of his Baptismal vocation. A convert to the Catholic Christian faith, Tony Snow came into the full communion of the Catholic Church during his years in College. Among those who influenced him was the now well know “Evangelizer” of so many leaders at the intersection of faith and culture, my friend Fr. C. J. McCloskey III. His evangelistic and pastoral... Catholic online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046632/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:13:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046495/posts NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Both of the major candidates in this year’s U.S. Senate race in Louisiana report raising more than $1.5 million in the last three months, although the incumbent has a big advantage right now in cash on hand. Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu’s campaign reports cash on hand of $5.5 million. State Treasurer John Kennedy, a Republican, has $2.7 million for his campaign to unseat Landrieu. The figures are from press releases distributed by the campaigns. The campaigns’ reports were due with the Federal Elections Commission Tuesday but had not been posted on the FEC Web site as... http://www.wdsu.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046495/posts#comment Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:48:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046372/posts It’s the pain everyone feels from coast to coast: sky high gas prices. This week, President Bush moved to lower those prices by calling for lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling. It’s a move that could have long term impacts, but Bush admits it won’t produce any oil in the short term. So, what’s he up to? “Talk is action in Washington,” said WSLS Political Analyst Dr. Bob Denton. Denton says by stepping up to the mic, the president shows he gets it. “It reinforces the image that I am a leader. I am listening. And, I am doing.”... http://www.wsls.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046372/posts#comment Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:25:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2045913/posts I just had a student who's a conservative ask me this on another blog: "we will visit Washington, D.C. in the fall and meet with executive agencies, special interest groups, and congressmen. Our issue is Veteran's Affairs. Any thoughts on the way our government is treating our veterans? Any people you would recommend we meet with?" Please post your suggestions and I'll pass this on to my friend, alexander h. Thanks in advance! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2045913/posts#comment Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:27:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044776/posts ...I can understand where the conservatives are coming from, because liberal critics and pundits are treating "Wall-E" as a piece of G-rated schoolroom propaganda designed to drill into childish heads the duty to climb aboard the climate-alarmist, capitalist-bashing bandwagon. The most blatant example of this came from Frank Rich of the New York Times, who wrote, "At the end, [the kids in the audience] clapped their small hands. What they applauded was ... a gentle, if unmistakable, summons to remake the world before time runs out." Gaagh -- give me Dirty Harry any day. The irony of all this is... LA Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044776/posts#comment Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:24:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044524/posts A Moonbat "Rule Book" was found left behind at a Starbucks coffee shop in Portland Oregon. Here are a few of the rules that moonbats are attempting to place on the rest of society. Rule 1.0 - If you don't agree with our unfair stereotype of conservatism, you will be guilty of conforming to our unfair stereotype of conservatism. Rule 2.0 - All Republicans are guilty of something and it is usually mass murder. Rule 2.1 - If Republicans have not been found guilty of something just give us time and pay for the investigation. We will find something. Rule... Email http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044524/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:01:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043998/posts The famous quote goes, “If you’re not a liberal when you’re 20, you have no heart. If you’re not a conservative by the time you’re 30, you have no brain.” If you embrace gun rights, proactive military policy, and stricter abortion requirements while pushing for crippling taxes and universal healthcare at 46, you’re Barack Obama–and the question of your deficiencies remains an open one. Obama’s move to the right is not a tactical ploy designed to siphon off McCain voters or undecided independents. Opening up the general election with a 12-point lead over John McCain (including an 8-point lead among... Commentary Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043998/posts#comment Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:40:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2043426/posts American Conservative Daily has officially ceased the publication of columns by Mr. Swank. I wish to apologize to our readers for the way that some of his posts degraded and became so far away from what we had originally hoped they would. I of course take full responsibility for Mr. Swank’s columns appearing on this site since I was the one that made the decision to syndicate him originally. The fact is however that for every reasonable post by Mr. Swank, there were three that were completely out of character with what we want to promote, that degenerated into insanity... American Conservative Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2043426/posts#comment Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:35:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2041994/posts Why has Republicanism failed? Republicanism has failed and will fail because of single of idea which America under President Bush has become fixated upon. The new idea and hegemony of Bush and America is the realization of freedom. It has been American’s claim to an absolute idea predicated on the absolute strength of such an idea in the world for other regimes to become and emulate. Is not” You are either with us or against us” a favorite slogan of this moment in history? Red State http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2041994/posts#comment Mon, 7 Jul 2008 19:23:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041490/posts Mr. Gilmore called Mr. Warner an "elite limousine liberal," a "knave" on foreign policy, and a "piranha" hungry for tax money. Mr. Gilmore repeatedly hit Mr. Warner, his successor as governor, for breaking a 2001 campaign promise by raising taxes $1.4 billion. http://www.washingtontimes.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041490/posts#comment Sun, 6 Jul 2008 16:59:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041021/posts When Barack Obama lands in Europe for his first big international tour this month, the Democratic presidential candidate may be shocked to find himself standing in the middle of a vast, blood-soaked plain littered with the bodies of his political allies. He will see left-wing parties that have reached their lowest popularity levels in a generation and in most cases have all but slid into non-existence. And it's getting worse. If he becomes president, by the end of 2009 Mr. Obama almost certainly will be the only left-wing leader remaining among the Group of Eight nations and one of only... theglobeandmail.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041021/posts#comment Sat, 5 Jul 2008 10:25:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039938/posts MCCAIN: PUMP THIS!by Ann CoulterJuly 2, 2008 Well, I guess we're all pretty relieved we didn't drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge back in 2002. What a disaster that would have been. The vote on ANWR was almost entirely along partisan lines, with all Republicans, except a handful of "moderates," voting for drilling, and all Democrats, except a handful of sane Democrats like Zell Miller, voting against drilling. John McCain opposed drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because he polled soccer moms and found out they were against drilling. They thought it sounded too much like going to... Ann Coulter Website http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039938/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:58:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038939/posts Your America I exchanged pleasantries with the owner of my neighborhood produce stand while purchasing her fresh tomatoes, onions and world's sweetest watermelon. Feeling the folks in line behind me getting annoyed at the post office, I politely cut off the postmaster telling me about the latest piece of furniture he built in his wood shop. It occurred to me, this is the wonderful world I've created for myself. Be good to people and they're usually good to you. Agenda driven politicians and media have created a negative world view of America. To them, America's glass is forever half empty.... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038939/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 02:22:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038881/posts Election: Remember Mitt Romney? Politico reports John McCain's ex-rival now tops his running mate list. If so, it means McCain's getting serious about drawing quality people to smooth his weak spots. Excellent.Romney, who finished second in the long primary race, isn't the only good choice McCain could make for vice president. But he could be the best. In big ways, Romney has strengths where McCain is weak — like economics, a topic McCain has with a decent candor admitted to knowing little about. Romney's addition could cancel that out and create a strong ticket headed for victory. It's not that... IBD Editorials http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038881/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:18:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2038026/posts Yesterday, liberal idiot (redundant) Congressman and Obama superdelegate William Delahunt (Communist, MA) asked the vice president's chief of staff David Addington about water boarding of terrorists in a Capitol Hill hearing. Addington declined to comment, stating that it is against President Bush's policies to discuss techniques used to attain vital intelligence, and added that another reason not to respond was that Al Qaeda is probably watching. Then the liberal scum piece of dirt Delahunt stated: "I'm glad they finally have a chance to see you." Here is a United States Congressman wishing harm from Al Qaeda against a fellow American... www.angrywhitedude.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2038026/posts#comment Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:27:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037655/posts        Terry Shoffner   "They didn't live up to what they promised to do. Power corrupted them. They spent lots of money and tried to buy votes. Republicans concluded that they could make voters love them by governing the way Democrats did." So says former Texas senator and current John McCain economics adviser Phil Gramm. When he rode off into the political sunset in 2002 for a high-rolling investment banking job at UBS, there was joy among many of his liberal colleagues on Capitol Hill. For two decades the man who came to be called "Dr. No" had earned... WSJ: Commentary: The Weekend Interview http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037655/posts#comment Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:51:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037563/posts McCain fights for conservative supportFrom Dana Bash CNN Correspondent (CNN) -- Sen. John McCain took his "Straight Talk" straight to conservatives Thursday night as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee looked to shore up support from the party's base. At a Cincinnati, Ohio, town hall meeting, McCain talked in depth about a bevy of issues, from Iraq to taxes. He reiterated his proposal for a gas tax holiday to help Americans deal with soaring prices at the pump. He spoke for more than an hour but never mentioned issues that social conservatives skeptical of McCain want to hear about: his opposition... CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037563/posts#comment Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:34:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037279/posts June 26, 2008 Mark Sanford: A Different Kind of Republican If you want to see why Mark Sanford is different from a lot of the other Republican names being bandied about for VP, take a look at what just happened in South Carolina's local elections. While other governors are shy with the veto pen or refuse to fight for conservative policies, Sanford is not the type to sit silently and let the Legislature steamroll him. It is important to note that although South Carolina's Legislature is controlled by Republicans, these are anti-reform Republicans who like to keep government big, spending... From the Club for Growth http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037279/posts#comment Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:18:39 GMT