12.26.06
Explanations of Conservatism
I came across these two quotes this weekend and thought they provided a good summary of conservatism, first in theory and then in practice.
Theory: “The essence of this body of ideas is the protection of the social order—family, neighborhood, local community, and region foremost—from the ravishments of the centralized political state.” – Robert Nisbet
Action: “Never go out to meet trouble. If you will just sit still, nine cases out of ten someone will intercept it before it reaches you.” – Calvin Coolidge
Crossposted at Gazizza
Bob Leonard said,
April 9, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Join us in philly april 18 @ Independence hall.
To help spread the word. We need to be seen and heard. It is definitely time.
When:
April 18th, 2009 12 noon – 2pm
Where:
Philadelphia, PA – Independence Mall
Meet at Chestnut and 5th Street at noon;
Rally to be held on Chestnut between 5th and 6th Streets, right across the street from Independence Hall.
Why: To fight wasteful spending so that future generations will not be burdened with immense debt and to fight the unprecedented and unconstitutional encroachment of government on our God-given freedoms