• I’ve been following you for years, some good and some bad. I found that I agree with you most of the time and was pissed off at you some times. I think I am more conservative than you are but at times Im’ not positive. After this last year I think I finally get you. I didn’t like you bashing President Trump, it ticked me off and I doubted that you ever voted for him. Now I don’t think it is about The Donald personally, it’s about the government. 

First off…thank you for following me for years, I noticed you were one of the first people to “re-follow” me when I did the purge a ways back. I appreciate that.

Next…lets talk about what conservatism is vs what it was. So basically, as I understand it, in the old days conservatives believed in:

• individualism (pro-individual rights)
• pro-capitalism/business
• the US as a Republic (states rights)
• established traditions
• strong moral right/wrong beliefs (anti-situational ethics)
• opposed abortion/euthanasia
• patriotism
• limited federal power & spending
• national defense
• pro-Bill of Rights (especially pro-gun rights)
• and rejection of aristocrats, monarchs, and oligarchs…kinda

Nothing essentially wrong there IMO. Sounds similar to ‘classical liberalism’ with some exceptions but definitely not ‘libertarianism’. Today’s conservatives, based on actions, looks more like:

• semi-individualism (limited to their own group’s compliance, tribal)
• pro-crony capitalism/business
• refers to the US as a Democracy (states rights very subservient to federal government)
• established ‘perceived’ traditions
• profess moral right/wrong beliefs (supports situational ethics in some cases)
• opposes abortion/euthanasia to a limited degree
• patriotism nationalism
• strong federal governmental power & unlimited spending (including large budget deficits)
• national defense military adventurism – global police – global supremacy – democracy/nation building
• pro-Bill of Rights (especially pro-gun rights) selective pro-Bill of Rights (limited gun rights and limited privacy rights)
• rejection of aristocrats, monarchs, but oligarchs embrace of oligarch families
• 2-tier justice system
• and a large sub-group of fanatical law & order extremism bordering on authoritarianism

Now, understand that is only my opinion based on what I see happening on a macro-level in the USA. And that also includes observations based on timing as well. But, it is an overall observation, analysis, and accurate statement of my opinion.

And your right…I am not an anti-Trumper. I am a staunch anti-government actioner. When the government does stupid crap, takes anti-Constitutional actions, works against the American people, or violates the founding principles of our country…then yeah, I speak up. And a lot of the time when I speak up I piss-off modern day conservatives. Why? Because I am more of a classical liberal and/or civil-society libertarian person. I believe in:

• absolute individualism –
  • let people live their lives as long as they don’t violate the rights of others
  • strict equity before the law (judicial equity)
  • strong civil rights
• pro-capitalism/business/free-markets, limited government interference, compassionate charity
• the US as a Republic
  • states rights limit the federal government
  • individual rights limit all government authorities
• oppose abortion/euthanasia
• patriotism NOT nationalism
• VERY limited government spending
• strongly anti-tax, especially property and income taxes
• national defense (Constitution based military organization)
  • NOT a lust for warfare
  • NOT a global police force
  • pro-militia (Constitution based military organization)
  • no nation/democracy building
• Police that solve crimes not enforce laws
• Bill of Rights absolutist
• Extremely limited federal government organization based strictly on the Constitution
• and strong rejection of aristocrats, monarchs, and oligarchs in any form

I think that is “civil society libertarianism” or an example of the Founders’ “classical liberalism”. Again, IMO. It could be something else, not sure. However, it is radically different than today’s version of conservatism. I think today’s version of conservatism has twisted itself up into something different than what conservatism originally was. The Republican Party was once thought of as conservative…but one only has to look at the actions of the Republican Party over the last 60 years. Yeah, not conservative…and getting further and further away from the old version of conservatism every day.

The Republican Party has spent wildly for over 30 years, destroyed individuals rights and privacy, not rejected abortion, grown federal government power, waged war after war, supported global interference in foreign governments, etc. As commonly referred to…the Republican Party and the Democrat Party are two sides of the same coin. It is not just a shame…it is a horrific national tragedy.

No, I’m not going to comment on the Democrat Party, liberals, etc., they speak for themselves…absolutely disgusting and IMO…their party’s platform and actions are evil.

Back to the Trump thing…look at my articles/posts, when Trump does good I praise him, when Trump does stupid or wrong I criticize him. It’s called the First Amendment…and only my opinion.

One further thing…I don’t think you would, but if anyone else out there tries the old “You hate America!” bullshit…don’t. I love my country, I love our citizens. I love our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Declaration of Independence. I love our Founders and their unbelievable sacrifice for us. What I don’t appreciate or care for? Yeah, the monstrosity of government that now infests our country for the last century…and those promoting it.

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