About the Lonely Conservative
I am married to a great guy and we have two young sons. It’s my job to raise them to be responsible, independent and moral human beings.
I have a full time job that has nothing to do with politics. I understand that life isn’t always easy but if we work hard and make responsible choices we will be fine. If you work hard and are good at what you do you just may carve out a nice little life for yourself. I did.
I believe that those of us who make the right choices should not be required to pay for those who don’t. I work to benefit myself and my family, period. I also don’t expect another to work to support me. I am happy to contribute to charity and do so regularly. I tend to vote Republican because Republicans are the lesser of two evils. Every now and then a good one comes along and I will do everything I can to support that individual.
Most of my family members are conservative, like me. But I have a lot of friends and co-workers who totally disagree with me politically. On occasion I do try to change their minds, but for the most part I try my best to avoid the heated debates (which sometimes turn into name-calling arguments), because even though we may disagree about politics I still love these folks. Maybe I should try to be more subtle.
Feel free to send me an email at LonelyConservative@Yahoo.com
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Posted on September 8th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Hi,
I found you through an article that was on RealClearPolitics. I am not going to resort to name-calling, I’m sure you believe what you are saying. Your idea that you work to support your family and no one else is cute, in theory. I read your review of Palin’s scripted, softball performance on FOX (really what did you expect from a candidate that every effort is being made to conceal her from the public; and if she was nervous at ALL on Fox of all places, that isn’t a good sign). Having a view that you are not a citizen of the world is pleasant, but you have to remember there are many many other people in the world who have no privileges, no rights, are physically or psychologically impaired, etc, etc, that cannot take care of themselves. If you believe you have no responsibility to help those people, what do you think all of these people are going to do? Believe me, history has shown they will take an interest in you, if you chose not to take any responsibility for them. No one asks to be born — we’re all in this together like it or not.
Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 8:05 am
Tim D-Conservatives are far more generous than liberals. We give to charities and churches. They are much more efficient at helping people than the federal government will ever be. We believe in giving a hand up not a hand out. The welfare/entitlement system promotes dependency. I would prefer to be poor and independent than to be poor and dependent on the government. Look where the liberal good intentions of giving mortgages and credit to people who can’t afford it got us! Have you not watched the news lately? Where do you think this all started? Look up the Community Reinvestment Act. Read some of my old posts. Politicians and their cronies distorted and abused the capitalist system and now we all are paying the price. Your solution is just more taxation. How do you decide who is needy and who isn’t? Who makes that call? If you people have your way I will quit. I will get a job as a waitress and earn only what I need for the bare essentials of my family. I refuse to be a slave to you or anybody else.
Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 11:58 am
LonelyConservative,
I just found your site. Very cool. I agree 100% with your sentiments. Sarah Palin rocks, btw.
As for this “citizen of the world” malarkey, that is code word for socialism, which is code word for indentured servitude.
I just wish I could go back in time and speak with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, lol. I’d love their take on the current state of affairs.
Oh yeah, and you can tell I am 100% confident in my beliefs because I use my real name on here. No need to hide behind a false one, or a nickname. That’s for the spineless.
Posted on October 9th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Thank you Scott! I think George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are rolling in their graves.
Posted on October 9th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Oh, BTW, I understand you going under the name “LonelyConservative”.:) It’s to protect your kids and your job.
I did that at first, but now I’m ready to rumble. My kids freedom depend on my actions today. Give me Liberty or give me Death.
Posted on October 9th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Good for you, Scott! I’ll reveal my identity when I get a book deal. LOL!
Posted on October 9th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Being poor is a state of mind, being broke is just a temporary inconvenience for anyone willing and able to work. There is already assistance for those unable to work thru SS, SSI Medicare and medicaid. Neighbors, churches, family and friends help those who need a hand up…But hand outs that become a way of life is not something I want to pay for.
Posted on October 12th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
I just love this blog. A place for me to be…thanks for all the great entries.
Posted on November 6th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Bless you - I love your weblog — I tend to agree with you. I post your links on other blogs and also share through email.
Keep up the good work —
Posted on November 30th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Daneen and Jeanniejo –Thanks, sorry for the late reply. I must have must missed your comments. Usually they come right to my email!
Posted on December 29th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
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