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After last night’s GOP victory in MA, expect intelligent Democrats to put a halt on Obamacare.  Brown’s win may actually end up helping vulnerable Democrats who now have a reason to back off the most unpopular legislation currently in Congress.  We could be granted a reprieve thanks to Senator-elect Brown’s massive win.

A year ago, who would have seen this coming?  The election of Scott Brown to the United States Senate is a straight repudiation of the current Administration and the Democratic Congress.  You can’t spin this any other way.  This should have been the SAFEST Democratic seat in the Senate.  Look out California Senators–no one is safe from the disgruntled American voters.

The President’s approval ratings are in a freefall as he continues to “fix” the country’s economy and health care system.  Over the summer, we saw an outpouring of tea party activists screaming for an end of government largesse, which was manifested (in some ways) through gubernatorial victories in New Jersey and Virginia.  The faux hope and change pummeled into the public’s psyche last year has changed into displeasure with the current administration and policies. 

There are many alternatives to the programs and concepts that President Obama has espoused.  Conservatives and Republicans alike seem ready to pounce on the opportunity to retake seats in Congress next year, and possibly the White House back in 2012.  But one major problem remains: a clear roadmap which clarifies what direction WE would take this country back.  There are plenty of major conservative voices and personalities all offering their versions of conservatism, but many of them (particularly in Congress) have voted for anti-conservative legislation, like the porky stimulus package.  When Americans are provided reasons to dislike the path of government many see the growth of government—materialized in taxes—as a prime reason why the country is heading in the wrong direction.

I offer some simple ways that a conservative moment could provide a sound and effective case against the current Administration and give Americans hope for the future.

The movement must harness the principles espoused by the tea party functions, namely, the concept of limited government.   People who attended these tea parties and summer townhall meetings did so to let their legislators know they were creating a government program which would touch ALL Americans and 1/6 of the national economy.  They were fed up with the arrogance and attitude they were seeing in Washington.  They are an energized base tired of over-taxation and expansive government growth.  These are the most important concerns to most Americans who yearn to take back more of what they make and live a life relatively free of unnecessary government intervention.

Privacy and freedom need to be cornerstones.  The American Spirit is one of innovation, creativity and boundless enthusiasm.  Let us rewrite Reagan’s “Morning in America” campaign with these themes.  As our country continues to be outpaced by Asia in production and invention—let us spend more time encouraging the next Henry Ford instead of propping up his failing competitor as a function of government.

Finally, social issues not addressed in the Constitution should take the back burner.  Strict social conservatives need to realize that their place in the GOP will remain, but there are more pressing issues facing the country currently than recreational drug use and gay marriage.  Individual freedoms as presented in the Constitution are paramount to any social issue articulated to be the issue du jour.  Americans are becoming less and less interested in the fate of gays and lesbians looking to engage in unions.  If the issue does not affect them, there is little reason for it to remain on the national forefront.  We need to re-invent the concept that individuals have the right to live their private lives free from government and outside involvement.  Individuals who engage in activities behind closed doors between consenting adults should be permitted to do so, provided those actions have no undue effect on others.

Help Wanted: We are in need of a conservative voice that can embrace and espouse these main tenets while remaining a legitimate national force.  The above issues eliminate Mitt Romney (proven to be a big government Republican), disciples of George W. Bush (compassionately a big government conservative), Mike Huckabee (tax and spender during his time in Arkansas), and Rudy Guiliani (big government too).  Can Sarah Palin toss the social issues she longs to stump for to become a force for small government?  Can Newt Gingrich play on his love of technology to create an intellectual American boom?  Are there others not mentioned who can become players on the national stage with credibility, knowledge and leadership?  Many questions remain; however, one major issue looms over our heads – the crafty nature of President Obama and the role that plays in 2010’s midterm elections.  Let me explain.

Democrats are not stupid individuals.  They realize that currently they are an unpopular party with the American people.  They will try to move to the center/right of this country, where most Americans philosophically reside (think Clinton and the GOP Congress of Dole/Gingrich).   In doing so, close to the November elections, they will mitigate the bad feelings currently lopped on them by the US population.  We mustn’t be fooled by this upcoming pandering to the center.  For the last year, the Democrats have sought out larger government   in every move they’ve made.  A quick make-over will not change their stripes—and we must remind voters of this in 2010 and again in 2012 when another major makeover will most likely occur.  Americans can sometimes have short attention spans, but our champion must continue to remind voters of Obamacare, failed bailouts and “reforms” of Pelosi-Reid.  We must hold these elected individuals accountable for their actions in the best way we can — by voting them out of office.

Don’t call her anything else respectful.  Only “Senator” will do.  Government arrogance run amok! 

Regarding the President’s dislike of hedge funds–it’s an gutsy letter to Mr. Obama. 

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The President met with Chavez yesterday.

Early reports from the Obama camp show that big government will continue to be alive and well through the Obama administration.  Don’t expect the media to follow this with fairness or accuracy.  For example, look at the media coverage through the Bill Richardson fiasco, Illinois Senate disaster (and Blago impeachment), and the Panetta selection.  The media was more focused on Obama’s shirtless photos and his daughters’ first days of school.  Turn on CNN and witness the media orgy that’s taking place around the coronation inauguration of our 44th President.

I predict Obama will put forth a plan to increase the number of federally-funded jobs during a time of economic distress.  The media will focus on his daughters’ first 100 days of school and Michelle Obama’s new pumps.

Here’s a gift you all should have under the tree:
Leviathan on the Right by Michael D. Tanner.