Steve , at best you can claim that "some" of the core beliefs were
represented . The rest are often about 180 degrees out. Paul is correct
about the essential make-up of the founding fathers. Historically when
you are trying to pigeon-hole with a descriptive term you will be
incorrect as much as you will be correct as time and circumstance alter
what the term's current definition is. Besides , it doesn't matter at
all what you call them. Actual intentions , actions , and achievements
or accomplishments provide the proper definition in history whatever the
"tag" was. By the way the founding fathers were never , to a man , for
limited government. They were , however , for limiting government
applied without the involvement of the people being governed and for
spreading the base of government to ensure it's safety . (three
branches/checks and balances)
The moral of the story ? Think for yourself as they did . Forget the
rhetoric and the titles . Choose on what you know and believe and think
will bring the best result. The biggest failure in all of the history of
American government ? The Party lever on a voting machine. Buying the
farm to get the cow gets you the cow and all the crap that's lying
around the barnyard. All that you wanted was the cow.
Many apologies for the rant off topic. I am just rooting for people to
think for themselves. My line ends with me. Your Grandchildren will be
better off if we all pay attention. You guys know where to aim the
arrows. Feel free to do it off site.
Thanks, Durf
steve newby wrote:
> While your facts are correct, and in the context of the time the
> fathers were certainly not "conservative" they do in fact represent
> the core beliefs of todays conservative movement.
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