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Progressivism

Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, Library of Congress Yes, Ol' Teddy and Woodrow were progressives. Progressivism is a political and social ideology that advocates for reform and improvement of society through governmental action, most accurately, government force . Progressives seek to address the underlying causes of social issues and support modernization, scientific and technological improvements, and changes in the political system to better represent the people’s interests. Check my link page! Core Principles: Social Progress : The belief in the ability and duty to improve society and the lives of its citizens, often through coercive reform. Equality : Progressives aim to reduce economic, racial, and gender disparities through targeted reforms. Equality in outcome rather than equality in possibility. Democracy : Enthusiastic support for making the political process more transparent and increasing public participation in government. This is often communicated as

Conservatism

Edmund Burke, Portrait c. 1769 Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports minimal and gradual change in society over time. Check my link page! Core Principles: Conservatism as a philosophy is centered around several core principles: Tradition : Conservatives value the customs, conventions, and continuity of societal organizations as a guide for the present and future. Tradition is seen as a cumulative wisdom of the past that should be honored and preserved. Order and Stability : A stable social order is deemed essential for the well-being of society. Conservatives often emphasize the need for a hierarchical structure and clear authority lines to maintain stability. Individual Responsibility : Personal responsibility and self-reliance are emphasized. Conservatives believe that individuals should take responsibility for their actions and welfare rather than relying on government assistance. Rule of Law : Law

Liberalism

John Locke, Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723) John Locke is a personal favorite of mine; Locke works are here. Modern Liberalism is a political and social ideology that proports to advocate for individual liberty, equality, and democracy. It has a broad and diverse range of ideas, but it generally centers on the protection of individual rights and freedoms, the rule of law, and a government that is accountable to the people, leaning toward most control being held by the government. Classical liberalism is more of a philosophy. Check my link page! Core Principles: Individual Liberty : Liberalism places the freedom of the individual at the center of its philosophy, promoting civil liberties and protection from tyranny. Equality : Liberals advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or economic status. Democracy : Liberalism supports representative democracy as a means to reflect the will of the people and safeguard freedom. Rule of Law :

Unfit

Unfit When will the Democratic National Party realize that Joe Biden is unfit and will do nothing but harm, at a minimum his reputation and theirs, the government and the country? At what point does the DNC say to themselves, "Enough is Enough. We need someone else." At what point will his own administration reach out to ( paid link ) congress invoking the 25th Amendment? I'm sure the latter question will not be answered given the nearing election and the free-for-all that is currently allowed in the White House. Of course, we've spent the last couple hundred years ignoring the ( paid link ) Constitution. Check out my link page! Click here. We all have seen the gaffes over the last few years, but just within the last week, our President has had issue after issue . Certain things can and will be used out of context and in the political world, it is almost unceasing and some people are relentless. This is not what this is, once we admit the evidenc

Capitalism

Capitalism is an economic system where trade, industry, and the means of production are largely controlled by private individuals or corporations for profit, rather than by the state. It's characterized by private property, capital accumulation, wage labor, voluntary exchange, a price system, and competitive markets. The system's foundation lies in the concept of the free market, where the laws of supply and demand determine the production and distribution of goods and services. Need to buy a thing or two? Amazon! Why? Because, capitalism! Benefits of Capitalism: 1. Economic Efficiency : Capitalism tends to create a competitive environment where companies strive to produce goods and services efficiently to lower costs and offer better prices to attract consumers. 2. Innovation and Technological Advancement : The profit motive provides incentives for entrepreneurs and businesses to innovate and develop new products and technologies. These advancements can lead to

Quick Hits #2

Trump Wins New Hampshire. Donald Trump easily takes New Hampshire from Nikki Haley, although the race was much closer than Iowa. While this gives Trump great advantage, South Carolina may be a closer race than one thinks. Trump has recently been ordered to pay $83 million to E. Jean Carroll in a defamation suit. Wither we believe the charges and such against Trump are true or false, the hits keep coming. At what point will the "straw that breaks the camels back" fall? At what point do we realize that Trump cannot win the general election? Will it be after a November loss? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is polling at 20% in some political areas. We need to understand that Kennedy is a Democrat who believes that the DNC, and the "woke" citizens, have lost their minds. Even running as an Independent, Kennedy could win. He will pull votes from Trump and many from Biden. He needs to be taken seriously and the GOP needs to take a long hard look, before the South Carolina pr