A Liberated Mind

Here is the question: What should we as Conservatives do if the time comes when after the election we face of an overwhelming Democratic House and Senate and a newly elected Democratic President?

Simply put and without any additional fanfare, here are 5 Things I am Going to Try to do During LUPO – Life Under President Obama:

Number 1: As a conservative, Barack Obama’s election means I must stand firm in my convictions and be ready to defend my positions…

History tells us that capitalism, free markets, increased liberty, and smaller governments means more prosperity for a country’s citizens…However, massive government, higher taxes, more regulation, and increased government interference in its citizen’s lives leads to this: BAILOUTS…Hmm…Which one is better? 

The point is that as the country goes further into socialistic type endeavors, conservatives must be able to defend their positions for the free market and more limited government…Thus, they must understand these positions and be able to communicate them clearly…

Number 2: As a conservative, Barack Obama’s election means I must be creative in how I get my message to the masses…

Yeah, we’re a bit behind on the whole New Media Revolution thing, but think about this: the old media, which has been dominated by the left for a long time, is dying…Talk radio, which has been dominated by the right for a long time, is being threatened by the Fairness Doctrine…What does that leave?  Well, for right now that leaves the internet as the yet untamed western frontier of media… As more and more conservatives turn to all of the New Media tools, catching up to the left will not be as difficult as it might seem…And as more of the general population begin using the internet as their source for opinions, social networking, and current information, the right has the chance to meet these people on their way in, shake their hands, and welcome them to the party…A gracious host is much more enjoyable than a bitter one…

Number 3: As a conservative, Barack Obama’s election means I must unite with those around me who believe as I do…

My hope is that the right could be the folks known for independent thought…But right now we are known as the folks who have an issue with uniting unless every single issue is agreed upon…

This should not be so…

As conservatives, we need to look past our sometimes differing social views (i.e. hot button issues that can be influenced by religion, logic, or experience), and unite under the flag of liberty, freedom, and our desire to see the government stay out of our lives except when to defend us and keep us safe…In this, coalitions must be built that show a united front and a powerful voice…

Number 4: As a conservative, Barack Obama’s election means I must not give into the lie that conservatism is dying…

Working where I do for an organization who is constantly looking for and training young conservative voices, we have a great foundation being built…But maybe these are the folks who have never had their voice heard or have never taken the time to make the decision to use that voice to change their worlds…Regardless, they are out there, and they are growing in their frustration…And honestly, the left has the same thing within their ranks but the only difference is they have already mobilized and motivated…

This is what needs to happen on the right…When more and more of the next generation raises up and fights for what they believe in, people will take notice and will realize that conservatism is alive and well…We just need a spark to light that fire…Maybe Obama winning will do this…One can only hope…

Number 5: Lastly, as a conservative, Barack Obama’s election means I must embrace the hope that even though things look dark now, there is a light upon the dawn…

Frankly, our movement needs a wake up call…We need a call to arms…We need a catalyst to spur us out of our slumber and into the fight…Maybe Obama’s election will do this because sometimes it has to get worse before it can get better…We know that socialistic solutions will not solve our problems…We know that bigger government and more spending will not fix the issues that we have…And we know that when ingenuity and creativity are stifled, cultures deteriorate…

Thus, our philosophies are the solution for the deeper problems we are about to walk into…And at some point down the line, those people whose lives and dreams only worsen under the other side’s leadership will understand again that more government involvement in their lives is not the answer…They will look to conservative thought as they have before…

And friends, that ought to give us a real hope…

Fear not, for the dawn is breaking, and the light of our time will shine again…Until then, stand firm in your beliefs, get creative in how you relay your message, unite with like-minded folks around you, know that conservatism is alive and well, and do not give up hope for a brighter day tomorrow…

If we do these things now while our world is slipping away, we will thrive after the difficult time is gotten through…We just have to have the patience to get there and an unwillingness to ever give up…

S