25 Aug 09
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Originally posted by voltaireHeretic!! ðŸ˜
http://mises.org/freemarket_detail.aspx?control=488
In all seriousness, I think it is a good article and one that is worth a look. It shows how far conservatism has been nonexistent in government for well over a century, so what is happening now or how we got to where we are today should not be a surprise to anyone.
So what to do? Could you imagine someone who embraced conservative principles entering the Oval Office today? Could they even function in the system? If you think about the fact that they would either have to maintain the status quo, which is to be expected, or fighting the status quo, which would be without the help of either party, what would be the role of that president? Would he not be nothing more than a lame duck in their first year?
25 Aug 09
libertarianism is essentially what the term "liberalism" used to mean before it became a synonym for big government.
the US founding fathers were essentially libertarian - albeit a relatively moderate version that accepted the need for a certain level of government. They opposed the "conservative" statist positions (monarchy, state religions etc)
It's funny how the terms liberal and conservative mean almost the opposite of what they used to
25 Aug 09
Originally posted by KazetNagorraThe basic building blocks of society is the family. Strong family values makes for a strong society. No wonder it is out dated. I think the gangster values will be much better for society. It has already proven beneficial. I can't wait until we have some gang activity in our neighborhood.
Conservatism is fear of change, sticking to old values, emphasis on the family and old moral values, etc.
25 Aug 09
Originally posted by joe beyserWell, the main problem with "strong family values" is that people who cherish strong family values tend to value the other members of society less highly.
The basic building blocks of society is the family. Strong family values makes for a strong society. No wonder it is out dated. I think the gangster values will be much better for society. It has already proven beneficial. I can't wait until we have some gang activity in our neighborhood.
25 Aug 09
Originally posted by joe beyserSo what do you think we should do to strengthen the family?
The basic building blocks of society is the family. Strong family values makes for a strong society. No wonder it is out dated. I think the gangster values will be much better for society. It has already proven beneficial. I can't wait until we have some gang activity in our neighborhood.
One problem I see is that people rely much more on the nuclear family, and a lot less on extended family and the immediate neighborhood. I'm not sure if the nuclear family structure by itself is able to handle all of the strain we place on it.
The idea that "it takes a village to raise a child" is now a cliche. I would argue that it takes a village to support a family.