THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE, USA
An Online Journal of Political Commentary & Analysis
Volume XII, Issue # 148, August 4, 2010
Dr. Almon Leroy Way, Jr., Editor
Government Committed to & Acting in Accord with Conservative Principles
Ensures a Nation's Strength, Progress, & Prosperity
A CONSERVATIVE STRATEGY FOR 2010 & BEYOND
By Christopher G. Adamo
THE UPCOMING U.S. CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2010: THE PROSPECT OF MAJOR CONSERVATIVE
GAINS IN THE SENATE & HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES -- THE POSSIBILITY OF DRASTICALLY TURNING THE TIDE ON THE
RELENTLESS LIBERAL LEFTIST ATTACKS AGAINST THE AMERICAN NATION & ITS INSTITUTIONS -- THE CONSERVATIVE
STRATEGY REQUIRED TO BRING ABOUT SUCH A REVERSAL OF THE DESTRUCTIVE POLITICAL COURSE ON WHICH THE
OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERSHIP IN CONGRESS HAVE SET THE U.S.A.
FULL STORY:
As Election Day, November 2, 2010, looms, traditional America is conflicted among feelings of anticipation, dread, and
despair. The upcoming elections hold the prospect of major Conservative gains in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House
of Representatives, Conservative gains which could drastically turn the tide on the relentless Liberal attacks against
the American nation. And it is undeniable that such a shakeup in Washington, D.C., is sorely needed.
Yet, even if the political landscape is shifted significantly to the Right, the damage already being wrought on the
nation can continue unabated for many months before the new Congress would have its first opportunity to put a stop
to the madness. Considering just how drastic and unrestrained the Leftist efforts to reinvent America have been during
the past year and a half, and how severely the many institutions of our once-great and promising nation have been
debilitated or destroyed, it is hardly encouraging to consider how much more harm can be inflicted on us before the next
Congress convenes in January of 2011.
Furthermore, on several fronts on which the Republican minority, as the ostensible force of the political Right, could
and should have held firm, so as to delineate between itself and the Leftist Democrats, its resolve has splintered and
often blurred any contrast between the two major political parties in the U.S.A. This abhorrent behavior, which is so
indicative of how the “Washington mindset” overrules both loyalty to one’s constituents and even common sense,
invariably proves to be a “win/win” for the Democrats, while a consistent loser for the Republican Party.
Nevertheless, those nefarious “Moderates” in the GOP persist, having recently given decisive support to the criminally
fraudulent financial “reform” measure, and promising to do likewise during the upcoming confirmation vote of
Radical-Leftist and predictably activist Elena Kagan's appointment to the United States Supreme Court. If only the
anti-American, unconstitutional, and frequently criminal actions of the Democrats could be plainly attributed to them,
without the efforts of “me too” Republicans to cloud the issue, the voting public would have the opportunity to go to
the polls presented with a clear choice of how it desires to chart its future.
Still, the sheer force of the Conservative and pro-Constitution groundswell known as the “Tea Party” movement shows
great promise for America. Defining issues have noticeably disappeared from the political radar screen in only the past
few weeks. In an effort at political “sleight of hand” that, instead, comes across as crass and ham-fisted, the Democratic
Party-controlled Congress is refusing to officially pass a federal budget until after the November elections. Perhaps,
America is sufficiently naive and dull-witted to enter the voting booths believing that the lack of certified deficits and
vast governmental bloat signify a reversal of those abominable levels of spending of the last few years. At least that is
the basis of Democratic Party hopes for damage control this coming Fall.
Nor do the current efforts of campaigning Democrats to distance themselves from President Barack Obama represent
anything more than the standard political pretentiousness and fraud that runs particularly rampant just prior to pivotal
elections. Consider, for example, the complete absence of concern -- ever since inauguration day 2009 -- over the
possibility of a presidential veto during the debate and passage of any bill. This situation could only have resulted
from the thorough ideological alignment between the Far-Left Democratic-led Congress and the Far-Left Obama
administration. Paltry last minute claims by faint-hearted House and Senate Democrats that they are not complicit with
the White House only prove their flagrant duplicity, and ultimately confirm their previously established Leftwing
Liberal political bent.
Against such a backdrop, Republicans have a golden opportunity to frame the entire political debate in terms that
could prove devastating to Democrats. Tuesday’s resounding referendum refuting Obamacare in Missouri, which
passed by a three-to-one margin, unequivocally shows just how stridently the American people want their country
back. The benefits of restoring the proper role of limited government, and conversely the dire consequences of failing
to do so, resonate with the American people whenever real Conservatives in Washington have the courage to make
the case.
Every brazen act of Democratic Party hostility towards the U.S. Constitution and its limits on the reach of government
should be highlighted as yet another reason to change the political course of the nation. The overreach of the
financially irresponsible “stimulus” bill, the illegitimate governmental seizure of major corporations, and the
willingness of the Left to play games with the national treasury and national security, all represent incursions by a
hostile ruling elite against the rightful domain of a free and enterprising people.
Similarly, every episode of corruption on the part of Democrats needs to remain on display for the American people
to see and understand. The actions of corrupt Democratic politicians thoroughly eclipse any Republican wrongdoing
over which U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her dutiful minions were so frenzied in their condemnation back in
2006 and 2008. But, in stark contrast to the personal scandals of Republicans that were so sanctimoniously
overblown by the Liberal mouthpieces, those politicians who use their positions of power to embezzle and steal
represent an abhorrent attack on every decent citizen, and thus a degradation of the entire country. And, in this
department, the perpetrators have been overwhelmingly Liberal Democrats.
As America’s finances are formally pillaged, its former freedoms trampled and its standing in the world decimated,
the people of the nation are waking up to the genuine threat they face. A Republican plan to not only halt the
destruction, but to take essential steps to reverse course, is both a good political strategy going into the election
and, in its aftermath, vital to the restoration of the United States of America.
LINKS TO RELATED TOPICS:
American Politics, Political Competition, & the Control of
Public Policy: Elections, Political Parties, Political Factions,
Ideologies, & Special Interest Groups
American Government & the U.S. Presidency:
Presidential Politics & National Leadership
American Government & the U.S. Congress:
Congressional Legislative Politics & National Public Policy
The American Political System:
Politics & Government in the U.S.A.
Political Economy -- Philosophies, Systems, & Public Policies:
Government, the Economy, & Economic Prosperity
Liberalism Versus Conservatism in American Politics
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POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY & POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES:
COMPETING SYSTEMS OF POLITICAL THOUGHT
Conservatism
Traditional Conservatism: Questions & Answers
Conservatism: Attitudes, Types, & Present Status
Constitutional Conservatism: American & British
Liberalism
Classical Liberalism: Intellectual Foundations
Classical Liberalism: Conservative Liberalism
Manchester Liberalism & Social Darwinism
Modern Social "Liberalism": Statist "Liberalism"
Radical & Totalitarian Ideologies
Radicalism, Utopianism, & Totalitarianism
Christopher G. Adamo has been active in Wyoming politics for many years. Contact information for Chris Adamo
and his archives can be found at www.chrisadamo.com
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