Have you heard of the Bourbon Democrats? Chances are you have not, but if you had, you know they saved conservatism in the post-Civil War era. Led by Grover Cleveland, the Bourbon Democrats (a pejorative term created by their political opponents) stood up for “states’ rights, republican liberty, and economic temperance,” explains Daniel Bring at […]
Paleo (old ) Conservative America
The label Paleo-Conservative does not jump out at most Americans. What does Paleo-Conservative mean and why do I believe that a big percentage of Americans can relate to Paleo-Conservative thinking in direct opposition to progressive, Democrat thought or neocon-based Republican thinking? American Conservative (published by my friend John Basil Utley) contributor Rod Dreher in the […]
Pat Buchanan Quoting Russia’s Putin on Open Borders
Originally posted on July 11, 2019. Paul Gottfried examines the idea of “liberalism” in The American Conservative, writing (abridged): In a recent column, TAC co-founder Pat Buchanan quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin to the effect that the liberal principle may be falling into disrepute: “Why is liberalism failing? Several causes said Putin. Among them, its failure to deal […]
The Main Street Conservatism of Hank Aaron
At The American Conservative, Casey Chalk examines the Main Street conservatism of baseball legend Hank Aaron. Chalk notes Aaron’s post-baseball success as well, explaining that it relied on “his work ethic, his deep sense of patriotism, and his religious beliefs.” Chalk writes (abridged): Reading selected quotations from Aaron (baseball legend Hank), I was struck by […]
Richardcyoung.com Supporting The American Conservative’s “Main Street” Conservatism
The American Conservative exists to promote a “Main Street” conservatism that opposes unchecked power in government and business; promotes the flourishing of families and communities through vibrant markets and free people; and embraces realism and restraint in foreign affairs based on America’s vital national interests. TAC pursues this mission by publishing hundreds of essays, articles, […]
Who is Taki Theodoracopulos?
Originally posted August 21, 2014. American Conservative co-founder, journalist and leading Paleo-conservative Taki offers unique perspective on anti-neocon thought and decentralization of government. To label Taki controversial is a serious understatement. I look forward to Taki’s “Under The Black Flag” feature in every issue of the Paleo-conservative journal Chronicles published by the Rockford Institute. In […]
Bolton, Carlson Square off at National Conservatism Conference.
At The American Conservative, W. James Antle III, outlines the forthcoming National Conservatism Conference in Washington D.C. The conference will host heavyweight speakers from various ends of the broad “conservative” tent, such as Tucker Carlson and John Bolton. Among the issues discussed will be nationalism. Antle suggests in his headline that nationalism’s time has come. […]
Soros’s Open Society Foundation, Charles Koch Team Up
Daniel Larison of The American Conservative writes (abridged): Stephen Kinzer comments on the creation of a new think tank, The Quincy Institute, committed to promoting a foreign policy of restraint and non-interventionism: Kinzer tells readers that “Since peaceful foreign policy was a founding principle of the United States, it’s appropriate that the name of this […]
Leftist Western Women Push for Less Family Structure
Originally posted on May 23, 2019. Libby Emmons, writing in The Federalist, suggests that “everyone should acknowledge motherhood’s importance to society.” Women, explains Emmons, “should stop demanding liberation from motherhood,” only then will those feminists in Western countries, and the global underclass of women in domestic service overseas, be able to care for their own […]
Every Garden Activity Geared Toward the Hope of Greater Rootedness
In a very personal essay at The American Conservative, Gracy Olmstead explains the connection Americans once universally felt with the rhythm and cycle of harvesting seasons. The effort exerted by communities, followed by the shared celebration of the rewards of hard work are quintessentially American. Olmstead makes the case that every garden activity is geared […]
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