The New Fresh Breath: The Thoughts of a Conservative, Young, Idealist

January 30, 2009 · 3 Comments

It has been quite some time. We changed a president. A year. A couple of months. And heck, we have changed a generation.

My thoughts are on the Presidency of Mr. Obama are of only gratitude. He may have crazy followers, but then again Republicans bow down to the name of Reagan every time they get a chance. (sorry that was low blow.)

What can Americans to solve the problems we have facing us today? Well, we can only embrace what we have and that means an idealistic, democratic, President who believes in a different philosophy than most conservatives, but what is strikingly great about Mr. Obama is that he is willing to listen. And for that I can give him credit. I hope he does more good for this country compared the mess that last one left us.

Well, I can only say that I am back on the blogging world and I am going on strong. Therefore, tomorrow new posts coming up about Iowa House/Senate file bills you haven’t heard of from a young, conservative, Iowan. This shall be interesting.
“I go to school the youth to learn the future.” – Robert Frost

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Mick // January 31, 2009 at 11:50 am | Reply

I whole-heartedly agree with you. I voted for the other guy, but it gave me some “hope” to see he kept on Robert Gates and has appointed Republicans into his administration.

At this point, his administration appears more open than any other I’ve seen.
Liana // March 2, 2009 at 11:31 pm | Reply

Just dropping by.Btw, you website have great content!

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Mac // April 16, 2009 at 5:23 am | Reply

Hi, just checking to see what’s up with the site and to prod you into writing more.

I am a liberal (horrors ), but I enjoy reading calm, thinking people regardless of stripe. Unlike many others screaming their orthodox dogma, you don’t spend your words to grind an axe and I think there’s probably more on your mind to provoke thought.

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This blog is the thoughts and opinions of a young Iowan political junkie. I consider myself a moderate conservative. I believe that the least amount of government intervention is the best. I do not consider myself a libertarian on the basis that I believe that government in the 21st Century has a place and a role in society along with taxes. We just have not find the right amount. Although, I will truthfully say that the amount does need to be reduced. Economics: We need to reduce regulations and encourage prosperity and freedom. I am in favor of a 0% tax on capital gains. Fiscal responsibility must be made before we have another tax cut on anything. Social Programs: I have nothing against Social Security. It is good for some people. I will say that people should have the option to opt out of the program and keep their money. Many of our entitlement programs are unnecessary. I just question why we always have to fix them if they are so great. I would be in support of getting rid of 70-80% of our entitlement programs. Military: We should always have a volunteer military. We do need to add another 150,000 more troops. We need to end the no-bid contracts. Cut waste out of the military budget. Education: We should get rid of the Department of Education. Allow state education programs to take full responsibility . They will be able to do the best. I am in support of states sponsored school choice. School Choice is not for every state or city, but it should be allowed. Teachers need to be given raises based upon merit and those who teach in schools considered to be "unteachable" should be paid more. The waste of school bureaucracy does need to be first addressed. I would encourage all state high school curriculum to adopt a more hands-on work environment to give students a greater knowledge of how the work force works. United States around the World: We are a dominant power, but we need to reduce our arrogance. The US needs to reduce the amount of policing of the world. It is good for us to have strong ties throughout the world, but we have overstepped our boundaries too many times. The State Department needs to be reinvented. It needs to promote "America first" not what "America wants."

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