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Champions and Villains of Conservative US PoliticsFrom those who consciously or unconsciously forwarded the ideals of the conservative movement on the economic and social fronts to those who consciously or unconsciously set the movement back through poor leadership or outright attacks, here are the champions and villains who have stirred the conservative pot politically for the last 100 years, whether they're members of Congress, the media or foreign (or domestic) terrorist groups.
The Paleoconservatism of Paul Gottfried
A conversation with Humanities Professor Paul Gottfried, the founding father of the paleoconservative movement and the man who coined the phrase. Here, he discusses the strange and terrible saga of the bitter feud between paleocons and neocons, how the paleocons were forced into political obscurity and what's in store for the entire paleo movement. Conservative Commentator William F. Buckley Jr. Dead at 82
Ever the polite conservative, Bill Buckley chose his words carefully, aimed his arguments thoughtfully, treated his ideological opponents with respect (when they deserved it) and gave his admirers new reasons to follow him every day. He will be missed. Ralph Nader's Effect on the 2008 Presidential Election
A look at why Democrats are so vehemently opposed to the presidential candidacy of consumer advocate Ralph Nader, despite his alignment with them on many of their most important issues. A Profile of Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater, sometimes called "Mr. Conservative," is widely believed to be the man who began the modern conservative movement. This article gives you a brief glimpse of his life and political career. The Life and Times of Ronald Wilson Reagan
A great, short biography of Ronald Reagan. A Profile of al Queda Leader Osama bin Laden
This profile of Osama bin Laden traces his life from childhood and schooling to his association with the Afghan Mujahideen, to the declarations of jihad. See why Osama bin Laden is considered a villain in conservative politics. Biography of Ann Coulter
A biography of the controversial conservative pundit, author, and syndicated newspaper columnist. |
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