Common Sense Conservatism
Friday May 30, 2008
How Michelle Malkin Got It Wrong
Although it will win me no friends, disagreement in this case is warranted, regardless of the common political thread that binds us.
In her Townhall.com blog ... Read More
Friday's Guest: "'The Avatar of a New Generation of Progressives'? Not by a Long Shot"
Friday May 30, 2008
In this week's "Friday's Guest" column, About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick takes a look at Joe Klein's Time magazine article "Exit Wright.", and analyzes the efforts under way by the ... Read More
Equalizing Ralph Nader:Libertarian Candidate Bob Barr
Wednesday May 28, 2008
Two weeks ago, former Republican Congressman Bob Barr entered the 2008 presidential race very quietly as a Libertarian candidate.
He didn't exactly shake up the world.
Nevertheless, his candidacy has generated an ... Read More
McCain Fuels VP Talk, Meets with "Short List" in Sedona, Ariz.
Tuesday May 27, 2008
Who Will It Be?That's the big question.
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee John McCain held a barbecue at his ranch in Sedona, Ariz. over the Memorial Day holiday, fueling rampant running-mate gossip ... Read More
John McCain's Appearance on "Ellen"
Friday May 23, 2008
This YouTube Clip and others showing John McCain and Ellen DeGeneres discussing the issue of gay marriage on her show yesterday is making its rounds around the Internet today, and ... Read More
Friday's Guest: "Reflections on Patriotism & Anti-Americanism"
Friday May 23, 2008
In this week's "Friday's Guest" column, About.com Guest Commentator, Dr. Jack Kerwick, offers a detailed analysis of what it means to be an American patriot and what distinguishes the anti-American ... Read More
An Overview of Political Conservatism
Thursday May 22, 2008
Political conservatism is a term applied to people who believe in:
Tradtional family values and the sanctity of marriage
A small, non-invasive government
A strong national defense focused on protection and the ... Read More
Special Guest Commentary: "Considering the Conservative Perspective"
Tuesday May 20, 2008
Elizabeth Roberts is not a conservative. She's not a politician, and she's not a political advocate, either.
Roberts is a South Flordia child-care provider who is a frequent poster at the ... Read More
Friday's Guest: "John McCain, George W. Bush & Conservatism"
Friday May 16, 2008
It was bound to happen.
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick finally wrote a column I disagree with ... kind of.
For those of you who subscribe to this site or have kept ... Read More
Compassionate Conservatives & Human Rights
Thursday May 15, 2008
Across the Internet today, bloggers are uniting for human rights. With that in mind, I'd like to focus on the conservative perspective of "compassion."
Despite the troubles Americans are dealing with ... Read More
Basic American Rights
Tuesday May 13, 2008
I was going to add this as an addendum to yesterday's blog post, but after further consideration, I believe this warrants a post of its own.
I am, frankly, shocked at ... Read More
The Relevance of the Popular Vote
Monday May 12, 2008
After defeating Hillary Clinton "soundly" in North Carolina, Barack Obama's supporters were pulling out stakes, packing up the tent and whistling joyously as they began rolling toward November.
When Sen. Clinton ... Read More
Friday's Guest: "A Moratorium on the Charge of 'Racism'"
Friday May 9, 2008
Do accusations of "racism" undermine the national discourse on race in America?
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick attempts to answer that question in this this week's column.
From the article:
During this election ... Read More
Indiana & North Carolina, Conservatively Speaking
Wednesday May 7, 2008
The network spin doctors are calling it for Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Time of death: 1:15 a.m. EST (May 7, 2008).
But let's really think about this. Last night, Barack Obama took North ... Read More
More Notes on Hollywood Conservatism
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Recent comments from a liberal reader gave me much to ponder about my recent post about Hollywood conservatives.
Her central point was that while Republicans have sent victorious candidates to both ... Read More
Hollywood's Dirty Little Secret
Monday May 5, 2008
While Hollywood is still light-years away from being a conservative town, more and more right-leaning celebrities are finding their way into tinseltown's mainstream.
Outright conservative activism is still frowned upon widely ... Read More
Friday's Guest: "First He Came for White America, Then He Came for Me"
Friday May 2, 2008
The intense media dialogue between Barack Obama and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright has riveted the nation, regardless of its citizens' political affiliations.
While Obama supporters are more than willing to look ... Read More

