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Conservative Politics

Frank Monaldo

The Libertarian perspective emphasizes free markets and minimalist government. Contemporary Liberalism hinges more on equality of outcomes than freedom. Social conservatives are sympathetic to free market ideas, but are primarly concerned about the character of individuals in society. Some social conservatives advocate using the state to directly curb immoral behavior.Traditional Conservatives recognize the importance of free markets in efficiently producing wealth. However, we also realize that governments must be more than neutral arbiters in a commerical society. Traditonal conservatives recognize that good character and virtue must be nurtured in the decisions governments make and voters, and readers, are a part of that process.

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Libby Gets Indicted

The Left is frustrated as Scooter Libby gets indicted on narrow charge.

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Thoughts on web-writing for ten years.

Liberal Recognizes Flaws in Roe v. Wade

The arguments for and against abortion are separate from the question of whether a right to an abortion can be found in the Constitution. At least one Liberal recognizes what Conservatives have been saying for some time.

Administration Stumbles on Miers

White House stumbles as it uses Harriet Miers' religion to hype her nomination to the US Supreme Court.

Delay and Earle - Rounds One and Two

Austin DA Ronnie Earle indicts the former House Majority Leader Tom Delay. Thii is the beginning of an interesting political and legal struggle. Unfortunately, the press coverage is lacking.

The Price of Miers

The choice of Harriet Miers for the US Supreme Court is coming at a dear price for Bush and Conservatives.

Politicans Turned Into Journalists

Georege Stephanopoulos does live up to his journalist aspirations in his interview with President Bill Clinton.

Repression and Routers

New technology is allowing the Internet to be contolled by the Chinese government.

Bllue State - Red State Movies

The difference between the movie Sideways and National Treasure is representative of the difference between "blue" and "red" state outlooks.

Wrong Words at the Wrong Time

Many have covered themselves with ignominy and many with honors in the response to Hurricane Katrina. The low point in rhetoric came in the exploitation of racial politics.

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