Why I am a Conservative

Welcome to the New Breed! I share Mickey’s excitement in starting this blogging adventure, and hope that we can welcome new writers as our blog expands. I thought I would start by giving just a simple introduction to why I am a conservative.
Everything I have learned, I have learned from my family. Growing up, I saw how hard my grandparents and parents worked for what they have. My siblings and I saw from an early age how hard work pays off. If we couldn’t afford it, we didn’t get it and even if we did have the money, we were still cautious about how we spent it. It was important to save, because you never know when something necessary might need fixed – like a car, the water heater, the dishwasher. I wish the federal government could learn to operate like that.
My political opinions have the tendency to anger people. I’m not afraid to speak my mind, and welcome educated debate on any issue. Everyone has a right to their opinion (thank you, first amendment) but if you are going to engage in a political debate, I hope you have facts and evidence to back up your opinion and do not just sprout empty, mindless rhetoric like our current President.
The greatest love I have I have for my country. I live in Washington, DC and never tire of seeing Capitol Hill, the White House, and the memorials that line the National Mall. Every time I see a flag, I pause to remember the millions of veterans who made it possible for me to live in a free, exceptional country that is unlike any other country in the world. My love for American History runs rampant, and it will probably be obvious in my blogs about Constitutional issues and the direction our country is headed.
Mickey is absolutely correct – young conservatives represent a growing number of voters (over half of CPAC attendees this year were students!). These young conservatives need a place to speak their mind, gather support, and gain encouragement to go out and effect REAL change. I hope this blog provides that for some of you, and I hope that you don’t back down but rather continue to stand up for conservative principles.