Pro people: Conservatism in a nutshell

Hello to those who read this blog. I've been away from writing for a while.
The reason? Reading. I have called myself a "Conservative" for quite some time now. And I am proud to say that I still am. I took the time away to read some important literature about conservatism. so as to explain it a little better to those who are new to it. To make sure they understand it, and don't get lost in the political storm of today.

while I am proud to have turned people on to conservatism and gotten them engaged (which is the whole point of this) I do see some startling positions being taken on behalf of conservatism. It is not right.

I began reading Edmund Burke, who is considered to be the father of modern conservatism. He was a brilliant man. Contrary to what some may think, The "father of modern conservatism" did not support the American revolution. In fact, he strongly opposed it. On the principle that there is no need to separate one strong nation. But he also opposed England's tyranny over its constituents in the Americas.

I have also been reading Charles Montesquieu. Who did support the American revolution. My point is that this thing we call conservatism did not begin with the Declaration of Independence, or the Constitution. Our founders relied greatly upon the works and philosophies of these and many other men including Adam Smith who supported capitalism. Conservatism is older than our country.

Conservatism and what I have found it to be in my interpretation is a tried and true method of governing a nation of free people that began with one very simple belief. A true free man without interference of a powerful centralized government can and will provide better for himself and his family, and create a vibrant and stable economic atmosphere for his fellow man to do the same. Is that simple enough?

"People crushed by laws, have no hope but to evade power. If the laws are their enemies, they will be enemies to the law; and those who have most hope and nothing to lose will always be dangerous." - Edmund Burke.

Burke knew the consequences of an all powerful government that smothered the drive and potential of free people working in a free environment. So did our founders.
Abraham Lincoln knew this, as he spoke on what liberty means to one man is not what it means to another, hence the term "liberty and tyranny" used by Mark R. Levin in his book.

Consider conservatism another way of saying "I'm pro people." Pro people succeeding. Pro people living. Pro people being free of rules and regulations that impede their success rather than encourage it.

Conservatism in a nutshell folks. Who can say it more eloquently than I? I submit that there is no one! Laugh, It's a joke!

Now to the comment I made before about startling positions and understanding what this all means. I want no one to take this the wrong way. I am happy That you are engaged. I encourage it. But if I could just make a few suggestions as to how to go about explaining yourself and your conservative values, especially if you are new to all of this.

1. there is alot of history involved in politics. Learn it! Or you will get rolled when trying to engage someone who does.

2. When engaging someone, you are not going to win them over by talking loud about something you say you know about because you read an article on it. Relax, There is a long way to go, and it is likely that the person has believed what they do for far longer than you have been listening to shows and reading articles.

3. We are not teachers. we don't talk down to people to get the point across. A person is more likely to take away from the conversation that you are arrogant and are spewing talking points you heard somewhere else at them before they will take away from it that you are right.

4. We do not hate ANYONE! Yes, we are at war. And we must kill the enemy! no ifs ands or buts about it. And we MUST profile. But we don't hate the Muslim world! That my friends is not a conservative view. If it is your view, speak on your behalf, Not ours.

I hope in some way this is helpful to anyone who chooses to read it. It is what I believe to be a very basic and easy understanding of modern conservatism.