THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE, USA
An Online Journal of Political Commentary & Analysis
Volume VIII, Issue # 76, May 10, 2006
Dr. Almon Leroy Way, Jr., Editor
Government Committed to & Acting in Accord with Conservative Principles
Ensures a Nation's Strength, Progress, & Prosperity
REPUBLICAN "MODERATES" PUT THE PRINCIPLES
OF LIBERAL DEMOCRATS IN CHARGE
By Christopher G. Adamo
THE GREAT IDEOLOGICAL DEBATE: LIBERAL DEMOCRATS & "MODERATE" REPUBLICANS VERSUS CONSERVATIVES
& THE TRADITIONAL REPUBLICAN BASE -- A COALITION OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY LIBERALS & SOCALLED "REPUBLICAN
PARTY MODERATES" SEEK TO UNDERMINE THE CREDIBILITY & POPULAR SUPPORT OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION & THE
CONSERVATIVE POLICY AGENDA
FULL STORY:
Were any anti-government “militia” or other separatist organization to
consistently discuss Timothy McVeigh as merely a “rental truck operator,”
their underlying sympathies would become glaringly obvious. While such a
description is not absolutely inaccurate, it clearly misrepresents the
overall significance of McVeigh and his actions.
Yet, in just such a manner, Washington Liberals shamelessly persist in their efforts to distort National Security Agency surveillance
of Islamist terrorists. From the Liberal Leftist punditry to
the prominent Democrativ Party voices on Capitol Hill, the objects of NSA scrutiny
are continually referred to as “American citizens” or even more absurdly, as
“average citizens.”
Through such dangerous and fraudulent means, Liberals believe that they can
undermine credibility of the Bush administration’s war on terror in the eyes
of the American people. And incessant repetition is certainly part of the
plan. But, by far, the worst aspect of their treachery is that, once again,
they anticipate and all too often receive collaborative support from
Republican “moderates.”
With the nomination of General Michael Hayden to replace Porter Goss as CIA
chief, the Trojan Horses from the GOP have predictably surfaced. Congressman
Pete Hoekstra of Michigan, not typically among those who carry the water for
the Democrats, nonetheless is decrying Hayden’s military service as
sufficient reason to disqualify him for the post.
The preponderance of historical evidence clearly shows that a strong
military background not only presents no inherent problem, but, in fact, often
correlates to an enhanced ability to make the intelligence agency operate
effectively.
Such an argument is particularly strengthened in light of the disastrous
consequences from the recent administration of a draft-dodging president
whose inept bungling of international affairs resulted in real long-lasting
damage to America’s standing in the world. As a matter of fact, a strong case can be made for a
military background as an extremely worthwhile prerequisite to holding
high-level office.
In contrast to the toothless and inconsequential “negative opinions” of
America, currently expressed by the leadership of “Old Europe” and cited by
the press as some unforgivable malfeasance on the part of the Bush
administration, Bill Clinton’s incompetence ultimately provoked Osama bin
Ladin to believe he could wage a terror war against the U.S.A. and possibly even win
that war. Yet, so afraid are Republicans to make this case, that they studiously
avoid the matter.
Continuing their abysmally flawed and unnecessary defensive pattern of recent months,
Republicans have lately allowed the debate on one issue after another to be
defined and advanced almost solely by the political Left, with the most forceful GOP
response invariably being some insipid version of “me too.” Yet, very few electoral victories of recent years
can can be reasonably attributed to such waffling and pandering.
This compromise of fundamental principle, if not rectified immediately, may
end up costing Republicans dearly in the congressional elections of November, 2006. But, in any case, the ideological
loss of the agenda becomes inevitable.
Whether the agenda item of the day is Cabinet appointments, immigration or
gas prices, Republican acquiescence to the Democrats never succeeds at
standing them in good stead with the American people. Those who oppose the
Conservative agenda feel ever more justified in doing so, while its
supporters become increasingly bitter and disillusioned over such needless
betrayals.
Recent Republican assent to the bogus claims of “big oil” as the reason for
rising energy costs only serve to solidify a misconception in the minds of
gullible Americas that a corporate conspiracy lies behind their woes. So the
Democrats gain points in the ideological debate.
Worse yet, since this “conspiracy” has, over time, been attributed to the
corporate/political cabal presumed to be running the GOP, fanning the flames
of such fanciful notions only energizes the Party’s enemies, while
dispiriting the traditional Republican base.
Likewise, the immigration crisis begs for the implementation of a truly
Conservative response from Washington, one that would reassert American
sovereignty and culture over unrestrained economic pragmatism and the
ravages of “multiculturalism.” Yet, word is out that something quite the
opposite may be in the works.
Presidential political strategist Karl Rove is reportedly pressuring
Conservatives to carry the water for yet another Bush attempt at
implementing a “guest worker program.” So, while the Democrats continue a
sellout of the country for the benefit of their new voting bloc, GOP
“insiders” remain wedded to the idea of doing so for cheap labor.
All evidence points to the sad possibility that the ideological “meltdown”
within Republican ranks is continuing unabated. Having lost their courage to
advance the Conservative cause in the face of Democrat caterwauling and
media condemnation, GOP congressional “strategists” are in full retreat,
advising their members to “campaign on local issues.” Thus, they abandon any
pretense of leading the country.
Ultimately, the Republican Party could not be any more diametrically opposed to the
precepts of the “Gingrich Revolution” that brought victory and political
dominance a dozen years ago. Republican leaders who have any interest in
retaining their majority status should recognize that a thoroughly neutered
GOP is not the ticket.
LINKS TO RELATED TOPICS:
American Politics & Political Competition
American Government & the U.S. Presidency
American Government & the U.S. Congress
The American Political System:
Politics & Government in the U.S.A.
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 is a freelance writer who lives in southeastern Wyoming and works in the field of industrial instrumentation.
He is actively involved in Wyoming's political process, serving as a delegate to successive Wyoming State Republican Conventions
and as a member of the Wyoming State Republican Central Committee. He has assisted Republican candidates for local and state
legislatures and for the United States Congress. His articles, which appear regularly in The Progressive Conservative, U.S.A.,
and on a number of other websites, reflect a major concern with the damage being done to Conservatism and Conservative causes by
the Liberal Leftist faction in the Republican Party as well as by the much larger and more powerful Liberal Leftist faction in the
Democratic Party. During the early and middle 1990s, Adamo was Editor of the Wyoming Christian Coalition's official news organ,
The Wyoming Christian.
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