THREAD The New Right is not "redefining" conservatism We are restoring the true definition of conservatism Here is Russell Kirk, the Father of American Conservatism on the 10 Principles of Conservatism:
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9) The conservative perceives the need for prudent restraints upon power and upon human passions. The conservative endeavors to so limit and balance power that anarchy or tyranny may not arise
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10) The thinking conservative understands that permanence and change must be recognized and reconciled in a vigorous society
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This is a short summary adapted from The Politics of Prudence. To go deeper, if you are interested more in how conservatism is not libertarianism, here is a link to the Russell Kirk Centerhttps://kirkcenter.org/conservatism/ten-conservative-principles/ …
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I agree with the voluntary community aspect, but for that to hold true you inherently need a society that has alternative views respected. By, demonizing “the other side”(you are with us or you are “the enemy”). You endanger the voluntary aspect. R and L guilty of this.
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voluntary community is a series of individuals freely associating with each other You hold up the consent of individuals as the greatest good, all group's needs are met When does the state ever have the full consent of the governed? Taxes are involuntary collectivism...
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