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Some Thoughts From Joe Scarborough

By: Les Carpenter III Rational Nation USA Here are some thoughts from Joe Scarborough on what Republicans must do to regain a leadership role and take back control over the levers of government. He makes his case in remarks delivered at the Cato Institute. Mr. Scarborough makes many good points. His conservative perspective is just plain old common sense. Whether the Republican party power base will pay attention is questionable. The would do well to do so however. What are your thoughts? Via: Cato Institute

The Views Of An Independent Conservative... Or At Least As I See It

By: Les Carpenter III Rational Nation  USA I ask first that you indulge me and read the following manifesto... It is perhaps not as inclusive at it should be as it was written almost a year ago when Rational Nation USA was born and first became a voice for the conservative cause in America. I stand by the principals enumerated in my Conservative Manifesto and make no apologies to the likes of Chairman TAO who has for the last several weeks maligned my positions and those of all Americans that understand we have serious problems but know that a larger government is not the solution.  The Chairman, IMO, believes the government with the greatest degree of powers to control the individual is the best for a society as a whole. Rational Nation USA,  and likely all other conservatives, Libertarians, and true Independents that value liberty will simply disagree. I am certainly not an expert in these things, I sim...