This is the story I tell myself. "The majority of humans that have ever lived have done so in mind numbing soul crushing poverty. The USA is an exception rather than a rule. Economic might can only be secured by military might. When a society becomes the least bit prosperous it gets invaded and cannibalized. The lives are liberty we enjoy now must be promoted, protected, and preserved by each new generation. We as a country are beginning to fail at that basic task."
While I identify as a conservative (obviously), I think American conservatism tends lose sight of what is worth conserving. Personally I pick the Book of Mormon and the US Constitution. That is the moral and civil law I will fight to maintain. When conservatives complain about socialism and "woke" I see that as deflecting the blame for not having a clear stance on what we need to conserve.
The ASP is very consistent about promoting and protecting life. I also rate it highly about promoting and protecting freedom of conscience. That is where I draw my lines of solidarity. That is why I give time, talent, and treasure to this cause.
You make a good point about deflecting blame...in my experience that's one of the main things that prevents helpful discussions from happening! It's the cooperative nature of the ASP that is one of the main reasons it appeals to me.
Cooperation is important but I'm reminded of the George Carlin line about bipartisanship meaning larger than usual deception occurimg. Cooperation is not good in and of itself. I could convince myself to cooperate with the Republican Party on strategic grounds but it wouldn't sit right with my conscience.
This is the story I tell myself. "The majority of humans that have ever lived have done so in mind numbing soul crushing poverty. The USA is an exception rather than a rule. Economic might can only be secured by military might. When a society becomes the least bit prosperous it gets invaded and cannibalized. The lives are liberty we enjoy now must be promoted, protected, and preserved by each new generation. We as a country are beginning to fail at that basic task."
While I identify as a conservative (obviously), I think American conservatism tends lose sight of what is worth conserving. Personally I pick the Book of Mormon and the US Constitution. That is the moral and civil law I will fight to maintain. When conservatives complain about socialism and "woke" I see that as deflecting the blame for not having a clear stance on what we need to conserve.
The ASP is very consistent about promoting and protecting life. I also rate it highly about promoting and protecting freedom of conscience. That is where I draw my lines of solidarity. That is why I give time, talent, and treasure to this cause.
You make a good point about deflecting blame...in my experience that's one of the main things that prevents helpful discussions from happening! It's the cooperative nature of the ASP that is one of the main reasons it appeals to me.
Cooperation is important but I'm reminded of the George Carlin line about bipartisanship meaning larger than usual deception occurimg. Cooperation is not good in and of itself. I could convince myself to cooperate with the Republican Party on strategic grounds but it wouldn't sit right with my conscience.