Conservative Thread: U.S. Steele - Back In Business

[Charade]

I'm young and a conservative. I've been one since I was 12 and first started listening to Rush.

What, you weren't "born a conservative" like Helen Thomas was "born a liberal"?

 

[wonderlanne]

A trip to the gulag?

DH's grandfather is once again heading to the hospital via ambulance. He's in his late 80's and is having a myriad number of problems. He may not make it.

 

[TLSnell1981]

Originally Posted by Family Fun Mom
Good morning, my conservative friends! I'm so excited. I just booked my trip for WDW. 8 nights in the Family Suites at All Star Music

The military discount that Disney is offering is so flippin' AWESOME! We couldn't pass it up. 40% off the room, one free 5 day park hopper (with waterpark option), and we can buy up to 5 companion tickets for only $99 each. You can't beat that!

I'm so happy.

AWESOME!! I've stayed at Shades of Green, the military resort. I didn't know they were offering discounts for other resorts. That's cool.

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[honugirl]

What, you weren't "born a conservative" like Helen Thomas was "born a liberal"?

Nope. I wasn't anything before 12.

 

[Tink & Goofy]

Thanks, Dubya.

DH's cousin called: his GP had a CAT scan but we haven't heard anything yet. So still nothing.

 

[Family Fun Mom]

Prayers will be offered up, Tink.

Hey, go out and check out my bizarre phone call thread I just started. You won't believe it when you read it.

I can't find it. Do you have a link?

 

[Mr Man]

One reason we have lots of young conservatives here, and nationwide, is because that many people young and old recognize that liberalism squashes opposing viewpoints. Ironically, for all the caterwauling from the left, it is conservatism where people are more free to hold and debate varying points of view. Conservatism is the movement of liberty. People don't haveto be told that; they just know it as soon as they start sniffing around politics. We are witnessing liberalism slipping into totalitarianism (or at least socialism) before our very eyes.

I agree with you. College campuses have done a complete flip-flop from the 60's. Now, the faculty is composed of bra-burning/flag burning (funny, they run in the same crowd) types in authority positions that they used to oppose on general principle. They are in effect, diametrically opposed to themselves, and it shows.

I have a 17yo nephew. He is pretty much non-political in words but bedrock conservative in deed.

He is graduating from HS this year and received a coveted scholarship to a prestigious University (not Ivy League-for us in flyover country Rice University is prestigious). I am enjoying helping him prepare for his baccalaureate adventure.

I am enjoying it.

 

[Tink & Goofy]

I agree with you. College campuses have done a complete flip-flop from the 60's. Now, the faculty is composed of bra-burning/flag burning (funny, they run in the same crowd) types in authority positions that they used to oppose on general principle. They are in effect, diametrically opposed to themselves, and it shows.

I have a 17yo nephew. He is pretty much non-political in words but bedrock conservative in deed.

He is graduating from HS this year and received a coveted scholarship to a prestigious University (not Ivy League-for us in flyover country Rice University is prestigious). I am enjoying helping him prepare for his baccalaureate adventure.

I am enjoying it.

I'll bet Uncle Mr Man enjoys it a bit more than dear nephew.

 

[Mr Man]

I'll bet Uncle Mr Man enjoys it a bit more than dear nephew.

Shades of "Old School"........

Bow. Chika. Bow. Bow!!


(uh, no dear, I'll be there in an hour.....diapers? Got it. Is it my turn to cook tonight? Boys!!! Earmuffs!!!!)

 

[Humphrey Bear]

I had to laugh. It seems that the CEO of Caterpillar doesn't think the stimulus will have him doing any rehiring anytime soon.

D'oh! Caterpillar CEO Contradicts President on Whether Stimulus Will Allow Him to Re-Hire Laid Off Workers
February 12, 2009 6:16 PM

EAST PEORIA, ILL. -- President Obama today repeated the claim we asked about yesterday at the press briefing that Jim Owens, the CEO of Caterpillar, Inc., "said that if Congress passes our plan, this company will be able to rehire some of the folks who were just laid off."

Caterpillar announced 22,000 layoffs last month.

But after the president left the event, Owens said the exact opposite.

Asked if the stimulus package would be able to stop the 22,000 layoffs or not, Owens said, "I think realistically no. The truth is we're going to have more layoffs before we start hiring again"

"It is going to take some time before that stimulus bill" means re-hiring, he said.


Owens supports the stimulus plan, but said it would take some time to have an impact on his industry and "is a little light on the heavy construction."

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/02/doh-caterpillar.html

Those darn facts just getting in the way again.


Of course if Bush has said this, it would be all over the media. Since Fearless Leader said it, it is just some blog posts.

 

[TLSnell1981]

I had to laugh. It seems that the CEO of Caterpillar doesn't think the stimulus will have him doing any rehiring anytime soon.

Those darn facts just getting in the way again.

Of course if Bush has said this, it would be all over the media. Since Fearless Leader said it, it is just some blog posts.

It'll be okay. BO'll just make up something else. It's what he does best.

 

[debbieandroo]

We do move pretty fast. You know, we are part of that "chattering class".

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Thanks, Dubya.

DH's cousin called: his GP had a CAT scan but we haven't heard anything yet. So still nothing.

I can't find it. Do you have a link?

No reply here except to say CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR DISNEY TRIP!!!!!

 

[Saxsoon]

Me, too. Been a conservative since I can remember.


Sorry, sax, I forgot about you because you don't post much. Fraternizing is one thing; you still recognize them for what they are, though, so you still count.

From that test out there on the CB, I am apparently perfectly moderate on economic issues and slightly right on social. Still like me? A few more sips of the coconut blue kool-aid and I may slip to the dark side.

 

[Saxsoon]

I agree with you. College campuses have done a complete flip-flop from the 60's. Now, the faculty is composed of bra-burning/flag burning (funny, they run in the same crowd) types in authority positions that they used to oppose on general principle. They are in effect, diametrically opposed to themselves, and it shows.

I have a 17yo nephew. He is pretty much non-political in words but bedrock conservative in deed.

He is graduating from HS this year and received a coveted scholarship to a prestigious University (not Ivy League-for us in flyover country Rice University is prestigious). I am enjoying helping him prepare for his baccalaureate adventure.

I am enjoying it.

WHAT?!! No A&M!?

Just kidding. Congrats to your nephew on Rice. Great school. Great expenses. (guess he doesn't have to worry about that)

 

[ElizK]

I haven't been on this thread for a LONG time... but I'm still a conservative!

I was going to post a thread of its own about Glenn Beck's We Surround Them project... I just sent the info to just about everyone in my email adrs book. Have ya'll sent your pic yet?

 

[TLSnell1981]

From that test out there on the CB, I am apparently perfectly moderate on economic issues and slightly right on social. Still like me? A few more sips of the coconut blue kool-aid and I may slip to the dark side.

I came out..three squares to the right.. on economic issues and one square in the libertarian quad...so I guess, I'm a right libertarian? That's what I always thought I was. Not, radical...just reasonably right.

 

[onelilspark]

I'm a right Libertarian as well. Solidly right on economic issues and just below the line on social issues. No surprise there.

 

[Humphrey Bear]

I haven't been on this thread for a LONG time... but I'm still a conservative!

I was going to post a thread of its own about Glenn Beck's We Surround Them project... I just sent the info to just about everyone in my email adrs book. Have ya'll sent your pic yet?

Our family has sent in our pics as well. I am really curious as to what he has planned. I guess we will find out on March 13. If you go ahead and start a thread just be forewarned, the Libs go NUTS when Glenn Beck is mentioned.

 

[Mr Man]

WHAT?!! No A&M!?

Just kidding. Congrats to your nephew on Rice. Great school. Great expenses. (guess he doesn't have to worry about that)

Yeah. believe me I gave the ole Alma Mater my full endorsement. He got a pretty good deal with a music scholarship.......but it isn't a full ride (still expensive). I like that he is staying in town though (selfish of me). He lived with us well over half his life.........and I'm just not ready to let go yet......

He really didn't want to shave his head in "The Corps" is my personal opinion why A&M didn't work.

There's always grad school I suppose (worked for me)!

 

[Soarin08]

I'm a right Libertarian as well. Solidly right on economic issues and just below the line on social issues. No surprise there.

Ditto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ElizK- I emailed GB my picture. And sent him a lengthy email. I love this campaign. I'd love to start a thread about it, but too many people would be nasty about it.

I'm not catching up. Tutto Italia was wonderful!!!!! And we watched Illuminations too. I'll tell more tomorrow. I'm going to check the unicorn thread and then go bed....

G'night!!