Posted by
Arky51 on Thursday, November 05, 2009 4:56:08 PM
I am just glad to see that money, for the first time in a long time, did not buy the votes in this off-season election.
There is a lesson here, for the Conservatives to to understand and treasure. Of particular note is the fact that Mr. Christie focused on particulars of how to deal with individual and specific problems in the State, rather than any Partisan Issues.
In the wake of President Obama's vagueries and now-proven-false promises, people are hungry to hear plans of action regarding how to overcome problems.
Is it funny how, just two days before the election, Obama was at a rally in New Jersey assuring voters that Corzine was ".. .. .. one of the best partners I have in the White House.” Assuring Democrats, “We work together. ... Jon Corzine helped get this done." Is is funny? You bet it is! While the White House is trying to spin these “upsets” as insignificant, we had better sit up and take note that genuine Conservatism, seeking to be honestly connected with the Constituencies, is what will bring the people to our side .. .. .. shoulder to shoulder.
Three things, that I see, hurt the Conservative side of issues:
-- RINOs – Republicans in name only, such as Arlen Specter, and Dede Scozzafava
-- Power Conservatives – or those who are conservative only of the Status Quo that confers upon them immunity from subjection to the Laws they bundle up for the shoulders of the “Common Folk.”
-- Members who vote the Party Line, but, because the Liberals get away with the abandonment of Ethics and Integrity, also allow theirs to slip.
A true Conservative is:
Fiscally Responsible [disdaining the obfuscation of “fuzzy math”]:
Socially conservative [subscribing unwavering to Concrete Moral Values];
Conservative in Faith [sure of his beliefs and why he believes them]
Conservative of the Constitution [without “extrapolating” and “rendering” obscure definitions that cannot be understood by those who do not speak legalese; and without regard to how it may benefit his “adversaries” or encumber the goals of those friendly to him];
Possessing inviolable Integrity of Patriotism which declares in his life, “With all of her problems, I will strive to ensure that America shall remain the most honorable and honored Nation on the Globe.”
Isn't it amazing to think that President John F. Kennedy would be looked down upon by his Party, today, for statements he made in his Inaugural Address?
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
This much we pledge - and more.
To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do - for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.
And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.
My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.