Hello to my millions and millions of fans! (or better stated, Hello Trishee)
And welcome to the inaugural post for The Civil Conservative blog. The purpose of this blog is to encourage sound arguments for my ilk. I'm thirty-something, born and raised in Los Angeles, married with three kids. I have a strong faith in Jesus, however I go against the stereotype of Christians in that I am very willing to hear out another perspective. What I seek is clarity and common ground. These things will not be achieved by name calling, but by solid argument, thoughtful reason, logic, and deduction. I hope to bring these things back to my generation. I would love if any of my friends (or enemies) would contribute this type of thoughtful response to see what ideas can be developed.
As an example of my attempt to reach common ground, I'd like my inaugural post to praise the very liberal, Hollywood star Richard Dreyfuss, who has great praise for this country and that the great freedom of this country is not free. It must be continually earned. It must be earned by our educated involvement.
Here's a couple of quotes which I whole heartedly agree with:
"We are a country bound not by any common ancestry, religion, location, people, sect, place. We are bound only by ideas. And if you don't teach those ideas, we are not bound."
"Sound bites are your enemy. Sound bites don't let you think."
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Very interesting! I liked the bit how our brains are learning to adjust to an instantanious society. If we only had more time to think things through. And it's important to make the time to think things through. I'm excited for you and your new blog.
ReplyDeletehey mike,
ReplyDeletei thought this country was founded by a group of folks with a common faith in God. please explain why you wholeheeartedly agree with Richard Dreyfus' quote above.
thank you!
sabrina