Musings on Historic Conservatism

Musings on Historic Conservatism http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:51:35 -0000 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:21:00 -0000 Musings on Historic Conservatism http://multiply.com/mu/secularstupidest/logo http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/ 100 100 "Defeat the Bastards" Code Red 2.0, March on Washington Tea Party! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/25/Defeat_the_Bastards_Code_Red_2.0_March_on_Washington_Tea_Party http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/25/Defeat_the_Bastards_Code_Red_2.0_March_on_Washington_Tea_Party Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:21:00 -0000 Larry Wachs Attacks at GA Tea Party, 1 Year Anniversary! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/24/Larry_Wachs_Attacks_at_GA_Tea_Party_1_Year_Anniversary http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/24/Larry_Wachs_Attacks_at_GA_Tea_Party_1_Year_Anniversary Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:01:00 -0000 Tea Party Anniversary "Lenny McAllister" Atlanta GA http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/23/Tea_Party_Anniversary_Lenny_McAllister_Atlanta_GA http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/23/Tea_Party_Anniversary_Lenny_McAllister_Atlanta_GA Mon, 1 Mar 2010 02:40:00 -0000 "Dance of the Demagogues" Obama, Pelosi, Reid "Ridiculous Falsehoods" http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/22/Dance_of_the_Demagogues_Obama_Pelosi_Reid_Ridiculous_Falsehoods   Reid Owes Them All an Apology   There are various segments of American society which deserve a contrite apology from Senator Reid based on the racial comments he has admitted to making.  While others have analyzed this boondoggle from many angles, one group which is being overlooked in much of the discussion is the business owners and HR directors who hire according to strict Federal standards across our nation.  Based on the judgment of the judicial powers regulating the hiring and firing practices of business, significant fines and punitive awards can result from racial discrimination or harassment in the workplace.   Harry Reid’s observation concerning skin tone and speech dialect would definitely result in a discrimination lawsuit and very likely a serious judgment, had a supervisor or HR employee been documented to have made such remarks.  Some may argue “He was simply making a statement of fact concerning Americans’ bias, that they woul... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/22/Dance_of_the_Demagogues_Obama_Pelosi_Reid_Ridiculous_Falsehoods Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:11:00 -0000 A Liberal, A Conservative, and Two Libertarians Argue Politics at Streetlevel http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/21/A_Liberal_A_Conservative_and_Two_Libertarians_Argue_Politics_at_Streetlevel http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/21/A_Liberal_A_Conservative_and_Two_Libertarians_Argue_Politics_at_Streetlevel Sun, 6 Dec 2009 03:52:00 -0000 Problems Multiply! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/20/Problems_Multiply Multiply.com is only showing our pages about half the time.  Have reported to support.  If problems persist we will be moving again...oh well!  Thank you for your patience! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/20/Problems_Multiply Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:53:00 -0000 Celebrating Lifelong Love! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/19/Celebrating_Lifelong_Love http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/19/Celebrating_Lifelong_Love Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:19:00 -0000 The New Civil Rights Movement! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/18/The_New_Civil_Rights_Movement       The New Civil Rights Movement!     History is untidy.    The story of American politics has a well-known theme, a founding principle meant to insure against tyranny: balance of power.  This desperate struggle for balance has consumed so much time and energy that it is often lamented by the ignorant (willful or otherwise).  During the so-called “Stimulus” debate, Pres. Obama made a statement similar to many of his other complaints and exhortations:    “I urge Congress to move as quickly as possible on behalf of the American people.  For every day we wait or point fingers or drag our feet, more Americans will lose their jobs.  More families will lose their savings. More dreams will be deferred and denied.  And our nation will sink deeper into a crisis that, at some point, we may not be able to reverse.”   One White House official stated:   "There are bi... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/18/The_New_Civil_Rights_Movement Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:14:00 -0000 Pray For and Against Pres. Obama http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/17/Pray_For_and_Against_Pres._Obama <a href="http://blogs.ebay.com/secularstupidest/entry/Pray-For-and-Against-Pres-Obama/_W0QQidZ844162011"></a> Pray For Pres. Obama and His Minions To Repent     Our Lord, who out of nothing created all, Our sin has led to America’s impending fall. The godless rule with lust for power, Liberals plot in this dark hour. Our President promotes injustice, From unborn babes, to struggling business. He spends the wealth of future men Attacks marriage and promotes sin. Liberty is foolishly sacrificed in his temple, But you are a God who makes wise the simple. The ancient landmarks of our Founders he removes, Grasping power and money through envy, he approves. We plead with you our gracious Lord, Enlighten him to recognize your Word. Almighty you are, all wise with love, Transform his mind; send light from above. May his advisors, czars, and sycophants, With tears of repentance humbly advance. Make them see more clearly through the glass, Change them and us, so together we pass, In unity of heart and purpose as one; For only under You can true unity come! Answer our cry of hopeful desperati... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/17/Pray_For_and_Against_Pres._Obama Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:45:00 -0000 Beautiful Tea Party! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/16/Beautiful_Tea_Party http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/16/Beautiful_Tea_Party Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:12:00 -0000 Where Have We Seen This Before? http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/15/Where_Have_We_Seen_This_Before What does a culture in decline look like? Augustine of Hippo who lived in the 300’s A.D. described the corrupt state of the Roman Empire’s political and social structures during its extended period of decay.  He saw a correlation between increasingly more degenerate forms of religion and wider social ills.  The transition of the Republic into an Empire had taken place hundreds of years prior; the devastating moral and spiritual effects of totalitarianism being inherited by generations born later, as the house of cards was collapsing.   Although we cannot make direct correlations with any historic period and current circumstances, can anyone not see the same pattern of relationships at work in Western Civilization today?  Historic Conservatism accepts that human nature does not change, and we can learn from, and be forewarned by, those who have gone before us:   “Yet the worshipers and devotees of those divinities, who take satisfaction, too, in... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/15/Where_Have_We_Seen_This_Before Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0000 LEX REX! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/14/LEX_REX "Originally: Because if the people be the first author, fountain and efficient under God, of law and king, then their own safety must be principally sought, and their safety must be far above the king, as the safety of a cause, especially of an universal cause, such as is the people, must be more than the safety of one, as Aristotle saith, (1. 3. polit., alias l. 5,) ou meti pephnki to meros uperechon tou pantos "The part cannot be more excellent than the whole;" nor the effect above the cause." Samuel Rutherford “Lex Rex” 1644   This groundbreaking book written by Historic Conservative Samuel Rutherford means roughly "the law is the prince".  He argues for limited government and rule of law in 1644!  God has made us free, we can’t let those with a lust for power push us under their godless system of control.  Mr. Rutherford spent years in brutal prisons, because he dared resist the King’s desire to be head of the church, in order to regulate it.  Let u... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/14/LEX_REX Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:35:00 -0000 Abolition of Man--Quotes http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/13/Abolition_of_Man--Quotes C.S. Lewis was a Historic Conservative in 20th century England beloved by many people around the world of all ages, writing both for adults and children.  Mr. Lewis went through an intriguing conversion from atheism to Christianity.  Many of his nonfiction books after his conversion were written as part of the culture wars in Britain.  They wrestled and debated many of the same issues we’ve face in America over the last 30 years, about 70 years prior.  Unfortunately, the outcome in Britain and other European societies was not favorable to Historic Conservatism.  We face a daunting task as the forces of academia, entertainment, and left-wing politics long to follow Europe into the dark age they have entered, the consequences of which are just now being revealed.  Lewis’s book “the Abolition of Man” is worth the read, to equip us for this struggle.     "The heart never takes the place of the head: but it can, and should, obey it." "A great ... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/13/Abolition_of_Man--Quotes Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:03:00 -0000 Historic Conservatism Greek Descriptors http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/12/Historic_Conservatism_Greek_Descriptors Historic Conservatives are characterized by descriptive Greek words used by Paul in his letter to the Philippians:   1.      alethes (true): true, loving the truth, speaking the truth, truthful 2.      semnos (honorable): means worthy of respect or entitled to honor. It is that which inspires reverence or awe. It describes those things which are worthy, venerable, august, noble. The idea pertains to whatever evokes special respect. 3.      dikaios (just): equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively) -- just, meet, right(-eous). 4.      hagnos (pure): innocent, modest, perfect -- chaste, clean, pure. 5.      prosphiles (lovely): Acceptable -- lovely. 6.      euphemos (praiseworthy): well spoken of, i.e. Reputable -- of good report, commendable. 7.      arête (vir... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/12/Historic_Conservatism_Greek_Descriptors Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:16:00 -0000 "Kill the Bill!" Anti Obamacare! Tea Party Humor. Fun For Conservatives! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/11/Kill_the_Bill_Anti_Obamacare_Tea_Party_Humor._Fun_For_Conservatives http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/11/Kill_the_Bill_Anti_Obamacare_Tea_Party_Humor._Fun_For_Conservatives Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:46:00 -0000 Emergency House Call March on Washington & Press Conference, Anti Obama Health Care http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/10/Emergency_House_Call_March_on_Washington_Press_Conference_Anti_Obama_Health_Care http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/10/Emergency_House_Call_March_on_Washington_Press_Conference_Anti_Obama_Health_Care Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:55:00 -0000 A Complex Thread Of Devotion http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/9/A_Complex_Thread_Of_Devotion "When emperors enact bad laws on the side of falsehood, as against the truth, those who hold a right faith are approved, and, if they persevere, are crowned; but when the emperors enact good laws on behalf of the truth against falsehood, then those who rage against them are put in fear, and those who understand are reformed"  Augustine of Hippo, (354-430 A.D.) Historic Conservatives can't take too seriously those who want to define us in contemporary terms only, we are nonplussed by such thinking.  To so many around us, relevant history began in the 1960's, or if someone is really "deep", the late 1800's, when Darwinism first roamed the earth.  Whichever period is considered the most important dawn of a “new era” becomes their “Genesis”, and whatever came before is necessarily dark and backward.  We even have those who believe the greatest era of all was ushered in on Nov. 4, 2008!  The treasure we hold as Historic Conservatives is not locked into one, two, or ... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/9/A_Complex_Thread_Of_Devotion Sun, 1 Nov 2009 03:23:00 -0000 Declaration of Independence Reads Like Talk Radio! http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/8/Declaration_of_Independence_Reads_Like_Talk_Radio Is the reference to "He" the King of England or our Federal Politicians?   "He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries. He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance. He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation: For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury: For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments: For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever. He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/8/Declaration_of_Independence_Reads_Like_Talk_Radio Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:02:00 -0000 Historic Conservative? http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/7/Historic_Conservative Are you an American Conservative?  A Reagan Conservative?  A Christian Conservative?  A Jewish Conservative?  Historic Conservatism covers all these and more, while contradicting none.  What are the characteristics of Historic Conservatives, from ancient Able to a contemporary today?  Principally, the belief in one Creator who holds his creation accountable for their lives and the moral and spiritual state of the posterity they leave behind.  This Historic Conservative conviction blurs the arbitrary categorical lines often used to divide fiscal and social conservatism; it encompasses all spheres of society and culture. Historic Conservatism unites as one trans-epochal movement a densely divers, seemingly disconnected, throng of humans asking the question “how should I live in order to please my Creator”, and then peacefully competing with each other to prove that their answer to that question is the most correct one (wis... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/7/Historic_Conservative Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:35:00 -0000 Two Fables For Historic Conservatives http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/6/Two_Fables_For_Historic_Conservatives The Dog and the Wolf   A gaunt Wolf was almost dead with hunger when he happened to meet a House-dog who was passing by. "Ah, Cousin," said the Dog. "I knew how it would be; your irregular life will soon be the ruin of you. Why do you not work steadily as I do, and get your food regularly given to you?" "I would have no objection," said the Wolf, "if I could only get a place." "I will easily arrange that for you," said the Dog; "come with me to my master and you shall share my work." So the Wolf and the Dog went towards the town together. On the way there the Wolf noticed that the hair on a certain part of the Dog's neck was very much worn away, so he asked him how that had come about. "Oh, it is nothing," said the Dog. "That is only the place where the collar is put on at night to keep me chained up; it chafes a bit, but one soon gets used to it." "Is that all?" said the Wolf. "Then good-bye to you, Master Dog." Moral:  Better hungry and free than fat under socialism. &nbsp... http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/journal/item/6/Two_Fables_For_Historic_Conservatives Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:28:28 -0000 eBay Store - Conservative stickers http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/links/item/1/eBay_Store_-_Conservative_stickers Tea PARTY every day with conservative stickers from http://secularstupidest.multiply.com/links/item/1/eBay_Store_-_Conservative_stickers Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:42 -0000