ci·vil·i·ty
Noun - The sum of the many sacrifices we are called to make for the sake of living together.@PoliCivility
Today in Politics- Uzbek man pleads guilty in plot to kill Obama (AP) February 10, 2012
- Under fire, Obama adjusts his birth control policy (AP) February 10, 2012
- Top Marine apologizes for SS photo (Politico) February 10, 2012
- Obama budget goes big on highways (Politico) February 10, 2012
- First lady: Girls can choose to have campaign role (AP) February 10, 2012
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Never enough laws
“Policemen and laws can never replace customs, traditions and moral values as a means for regulating human behavior. At best, the police and criminal justice system are the last desperate line of defense for a civilized society. Our increased reliance … Continue reading
Civility = Sacrifice?
An interesting definition from Stephen L. Carter on what civility is: “Civility…is the sum of the many sacrifices we are called to make for the sake of living together.” This line is taken from Carter’s book appropriately titled: Civility. I … Continue reading
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Tagged civility, democracy, Limited Gov't, republic, sacrifice, self government, stephen l carter
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Ted Cruz on Deck for Conservative Movement & Heritage Foundation
By John F. Pilmer Applause was generous before, and deafening after, Ted Cruz spoke to the Heritage Foundation Resource Bank 2010 audience in Miami. No doubt was left as to which side of the aisle the former Solicitor General of … Continue reading
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Tagged candidate, conservative, Heritage Foundation, jfk, junto, liberal, Limited Gov't, obama, presidential, republican, Ted Cruz
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Top 5 Books for Conservatives
Today on our radio show, The Conservative Professor, I threw out my top 5 books for conservatives if I were going to create a Conservative 101. The Law: Fredric Bastiat American Cause: Russell Kirk Conservative Mind: Russell Kirk Commentaries on … Continue reading
Posted in Conservatism, Limited Gov't, Philosophy, Uncategorized
Tagged bastiat, constitution, hayek, joseph story, Limited Gov't, russell kirk
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