AMERICAN CONSERVATISM IN 2008 AND BEYOND

Republican aims are positive. they have been positive and forward-looking since the party was formed 110 years ago to preserve the Union. Starting with the Civil War and the dedication of Abraham Lincoln to the ideal of national unity, Republican doctrines always have sought to guide our nation away from federal domination on one hand and perilous division on the other. To me the key items of political faith that should always continue to be an inspiring guide to sound political action for any thoughtful citizen are:
1. Abiding faith in the individual. To believe that the essential unit in our democracy is the individual, not any group or class, and that the preservation of our form of government depends in the final analysis on respect o the individual's rights, initiative, judgement and opportunities.
2. Limited powers of government. To believe that the people themselves should retain all powers and responsibilities not specifically delegated to the Government. As Abraham Lincoln defined it, "The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but cannot do at all, or cannot so well do, for themselves in their separate and individual capacities. In all the people can individually do as well for themselves, the government ought not to interfere." (I quote Lincoln not only because h has been the patron saint of the Republican Party from its beginning but also because modern Democrats are trying to steal him from us to capitalize on the reverence in which America holds his name.)
3. Freedom and Equality. Born in the bitter struggle to give flesh-and-blood reality to the American doctrine that all men are created equal and are endowed with certain unalienable rights , the Republican party never has wavered in its belief that freedom and equality are the right of all Americans. It was the Republican Party, led by Lincoln, which freed the Negro from slavery and secured amendments to the Constitution assuring every citizen of his political rights, regardless of race. It was the Republican Party which in 1957 succeeded in getting through Congress the first civil-rights legislation since the Reconstruction era after the Civil War.
4. National Unity. Since its beginnings the Republican Party has stoutly resisted any and all forces which might divide our nation by class, region, racial ancestry or economic interest. we are not for or against any minority of any kind. We are for every individual, whatever his ethnic, social or economic background, who enjoys the priceless privilege of United States citizenship.
5. World Responsibility. The Republican party has aided the United States in meeting its global responsibilities in the spirit of the nation's enlightened self-interest; that is, not on the basis of mere do-goodism, but for the security and welfare of our own country within the family of free nations. "

If you think Eisenhower's beliefs are crap, you are the one with the problem, not me. If you had one ounce of the moral spine and credibility that Ike had, it might be different. Every decent American should be deeply offended as I am that you would label quotes of Eisenhower as you have.

Cycloptichorn, the truth deserves repetition as many times as it takes to get everyone to know the truth.

By the way, if you have actually "voted down" Okie's posts, how come you do not put okie's posts on "ignore" and ignore okie's posts?

My opinion of what Ike had to say isn't the issue; and I would point out that I didn't criticize it. I merely (accurately) noted that you have reposted the same thing like 10 times now, we've all read it, there's no need to ever post it again. Maybe you could link to it if there was a specific reason to do so.

Please try and stay focused, Okie, instead of getting all pissy like a little baby.

Cycloptichorn

I think what Ike had to say is a huge issue to you and all libs, cyclops.

And by posting Eisenhower's article, I have totally debunked any liberal or Democrat claim that Eisenhower was not a conservative, and this grates on you guys big time, doesn't it cyclops?

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And by posting Eisenhower's article, I have totally debunked any liberal or Democrat claim that Eisenhower was not a conservative, and this grates on you guys big time, doesn't it cyclops?

No, it doesn't. I really have no idea why you go on about this so much.

Cycloptichorn

Some opinion is truth and some is fiction. That opinion which describes what actually works or happens is truth. That opinion which describes what does not work and/or is only desired but doesn't happen, is fiction.

I am simply pointing out that liberals will attempt to rewrite history to fit their preconceived notions, and as I have pointed out, they have been somewhat successful in regard to Hitler, the Leftist Socialist, by claiming he was a right wing extremist.

You are in no position to judge Eisenhower's conservatism or lack thereof. Anyone who insists that Hitler was a leftist is not dealing with reality.