1st Installation -
Oh… this should be a hoot… Moi comparing Liberalism and Conservatism. A comparison from my goofy (read: disfunctional) mid-American, semi-Caucasian (with non-caucasian family members), and a slightly political transformed vantage point. Wait… I’m lost… OK, I’m back.
I decree that this shall be my first major, epic, yet humorous examination from my somewhat limited scope of the massive political divide in American. Hey, BOZO… please expect me to resolve NOTHING politically. And, in my own quaint way piss off folks from all political stripes - or, maybe not… you decide. Keep that in mind, and you should enjoy some fun reading.
Personally, this blog is being written mainly to define conservatism… since no one seems to know what it is in 2009 (Powell? or Limbaugh?). Don’t get me wrong, Liberalism is a currently a little foggy too. But. most folks are fine with any definition as long as it appears opposite to “W.”
Before we begin, let me start by stating that when I think of Liberalism I think of “Freedom”… In short: Liberal = Freedom… By that definition who can argue Liberalism as a bad thing? Hey, I’ve been set free (liberated) by the Son of God… ‘tait nothin’ grander!
OK, so when I think of Conservatism I think of “Conservation”… holding onto what is tried, tested, and true… quality/value and PROVEN TO BE GOOD… By that definition who can argue that Conservatism is a bad thing?
SIDEBAR — Yikes!!! As I write this in the background I’m hearing “Ms. Conservatism”, Peggy Noonan say that (para) she thinks that the US Government works best when Liberals are in charge of one branch of government, and Conservatives are in charge of another…
ie: “checks and balance.”
Let’s test my theory - See you in Installation #2
By the way, I’ve asked Stephen Lowe to assist my efforts in the next blog. Stephen is the author of an amazing new fiction book called “Rasputin.” Stephen’s new book covers much of what I’ve mentioned above… and for the most part, resolves NOTHING (his words). Join me in hoping that he’ll be a part of this fun politically defining journey. Besides, I need a sharp mind in this endeavor.
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