toward more effective advocacy of conservative principles
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American Exceptionalism - - are we losing it through neglect? This article explores differences in approach between the Left's Principles and those of the Right. The belief is expressed that the Principles of the Right are more solidly based - - but the advocacy of these Principles leaves much to be desired. Some constructive paths for betterment are suggested.TRANSCRIPT
THE NUB OF THE MESSAGE DELIVERY ISSUE:
THE NUB OF THE MESSAGE CONTENT ISSUE:FREEDOM VS SOCIAL JUSTICE
Needy Children in Maryland, visited by Salisbury U. Athletes.
“FREEDOM PROVIDES THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR UPWARD MOBILITY”
“EVERYONE MUST HELP THE NEEDY”
“FREEDOM REWARDS MERIT BASED ON KNOWLEDGE, HARD WORK, TALENT. THE WHOLE NATION BENEFITS FROM THIS ADDED ENERGY”
“GOV’T MUST HELP TO ENSURE THAT ALL NEEDS ARE MET”
“NATIONAL ECONOMIC SUCCESS IS HIGHLY CORRELATED TO THE FREEDOM THAT A SOCIETY MUST PROVIDE ITS CITIZENS”
“THE RICH CAN AFFORD TO PAY MORE”
“OUR CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK HAS ENABLED AMERICA TO GROW AND PROSPER AS NO OTHER NATION FOR OVER 2 CENTURIES”
• STICK TO OUR PRINCIPLES WHICH ARE SOUND … BUT:
• MAKE A BETTER EFFORT TO EDUCATE AND INVOLVE ALL OF AMERICA’S NEIGHBORHOODS IN CONSERVATIVE BELIEFS
• THIS MUST BE A 24 hour/7 day/52 Week YEAR-IN-YEAR-OUT EFFORT
• EMBRACE THE NEW AND CHANGING SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES
• ALWAYS IMPROVE OUR MESSAGE TO REFLECT THE MORALITY AND HERITAGE OF OUR BELIEFS.
• INTEGRATE AND PROMOTE THOSE BELIEFS FULLY INTO ALL PROBLEM RESOLUTION POLICIES
THE ELEMENTS FOR VICTORY IN 2016:
3 CLOSING THOUGHTS - - REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS
A 3 VOLUNTEERS: - - Help me “Test” my formulation for a “Heritage/Morality Checklist” for Conservative Policy Statements. Pick one major American Problem and do 2 things:
1. Fill out the checklist form (short phrases)2. Develop a 1-2 page Policy Statement which has the
Heritage/Morality thoughts embedded in it
B 3 VOLUNTEERS: - - Work as small Team to help launch “The New American” Times” Digital Newspaper. We’ll put it onto a Facebook Fan Page and try out a few stories. Then we’ll expand the Team and start the newspaper into broader operation.
C Any who don’t currently receive our Meeting Notices: Please sign the contact list on the Table by the door.
Want to help? Please send me an email (Subject: I’d Like To Help) to: [email protected]