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There's been so much talk about Sarah Palin not being knowledgeable enough, or ready enough, or whatever ... the thing is ... each reason assumes the status quo is what "we the people" need.

The funny part about it all (for me anyways), is the most appealing thing about Palin, more or less, is everything she doesn't know!

She's neither a policy-wonk or typical executive-type. Personally, I'd like to see the "executives" and "intellectuals" kicked out of Washington! For good.

I'd like to learn more about her politics and ideas, but that's been a little difficult ...

Tom at The Liberty Pen interviewed me on his blog, and I thought it would be fun to do the same.  It's funny how things work out ... because the interview fits in perfectly with the last couple of posts about conservative philosophy.

Interview:

To begin I would like to express my gratitude towards The Classic Liberal for being considered worthy of appearing on this blog. My sincere hope is that my descanting will do this site justice, for in my humble opinion The Classic Liberal has a distinguishing standard of excellence that illustrates deferential regard for its readers. Thus, I should ...

Greg Lawson wrote the following as a comment to yesterday's "What is a Conservative?" post.  I asked his permission to use it as a guest post, because I think Greg added a lot to our conversation.

by Greg R. Lawson

I agree that a conservative sees “man” within a larger context than mere materialism. I also believe a conservative is one who understands both true “greatness” and the reality of the evil propensities that lie within every human.

It is only by having a “total” view that we are able to account for much of what man has done- both the best and the worst.

The present day progressives boil ...

Typical mainstream financial coverage. Video: New Live Poll Allows Pundits To Pander To Viewers In Real Time.

Each of the following 5 articles, describe (clearly) the issues "we the people" face today. Oh, and nevermind the pop-psychology telling you to ignore "negativity" too.

This is your life!

Choose instead, to be aware and able to manage your future, regardless of outcome.

Socialist America Sinking by Patrick J. Buchanan

Taxes drove the American Revolution, for we were a taxaphobic, liberty-loving people. That government is best that governs least is an Americanism. When “Silent Cal” Coolidge went home in 1929, the U.S. government was spending 3 percent of gross domestic product.

“The United States is declining as a nation and a world power with mostly sighs and shrugs to mark this seismic event,” writes Les Gelb, president emeritus

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Conservatism is a philosophy of freedom and prudence.  What conservatism is not, is a political system and/or political party.

Defining Conservatism (Introduction)
Conservative: What is a Neocon?
Conservative: What is a Paleoconservative?
What is a Conservative? Exhibit A

"To conserve" means "to save." The conservative simply ventures to "conserve" the best in American traditions as life changes, preferring prudence over radicalism, when choosing which changes to accept. The conservative does not wish to live in the ...

7 Berries You Should Eat Everyday

Goji Berries
Blueberries
Acai Berries
Bilberries

How I Became A Grease Monkey and Found Freedom
Ten years ago I was a corporate executive for a major investment firm. I really did have everything that anyone could want (materially): my MBA and a single focus had brought me to the top of the corporate world and I was VP of finance at 37. I was controlled and in control. My success really did seem to be without limits. At that time, my wife left me because she almost never saw me. It had an impact, but not much (or ...

CNN reporter Susan Roesgen's abusive attack on Tea Party protestors last April 15, was only the beginning.  So sure of themselves, these days, the Arrogant Class is cuttin' loose!

At least it didn't work out for Roesgen.  Nice career you had, Susan Roesgen,
it's sure a shame what happened ...

Then we have Sen. Barbara Boxer (CA-D) gettin' snippy with Harry Alford, President, CEO and co-founder of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. The problem you see, is, uh ... well ... Alford disagrees with ...