American Glob

This powerful new video from the Republican Study Committee comes via Ace and Ed Morrissey of Hot Air who writes…

We’ve seen the moments before in earlier clips, but the RSC puts these together with warnings from Ronald Reagan about the danger to liberty from runaway government and liberal policies.  If these seemed trenchant decades ago, they’re equally relevant now:

I was just a kid when Ronald Reagan was President but I remember him well. I’m reminded of that line from the opening theme song of All in The Family: Mister we could use a man like Herbert Hoover Ronald Reagan again…

Lots of other bloggers are weighing in on this at Memeorandum.

In the video below, Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman, schools Phil Donahue on the virtues of capitalism and free markets versus corrupt poverty creating systems like communism.

This interview is from 1979 and Friedman passed away in 2006 at the age of 94. One has to wonder what Friedman would have to say about the state of affairs in America today. I’m guessing he would not be pleased.

Tammy Bruce. Pro-Choice, Lesbian, Pro-Guns, Conservative.

It’s 4th of July weekend and all the cable news shows are re-runs. Watch this timely and amazing video of Tammy Bruce at Florida State in 2004. Hour one is her speech, hour two is Q and A.

Listen as she touches on everything from individualism to group think, capitalism, liberal victimhood and the true meaning of personal empowerment.

Then discuss.

Hat tip to The Right Reasons.

Update: Welcome Instapundit readers!

As the Tea Party movement continues and many Americans grow more concerned by government expansion, the interest and support for Libertarian style Republicanism is knocking loudly at the front door of conservatism. The GOP would be wise to answer.

Consider this report from The New Ledger:

“Part of what is harming the Republican party these days is the disillusionment of the Republican base, and many of the members of the base are small-government activists who feel as if the party has abandoned their pet issue. Getting those people back would help tremendously in the revival of the Republican party, and a more libertarian turn to Republican politics would serve to re-energize the small-government base.”

I know what you’re thinking. That’s just an isolated incident, right? What about the poll from Right Wing News today that says a majority of conservatives would vote for an atheist president?

6) Would you vote for an atheist for President?

Yes: 67.2% (41 votes)
No: 32.8% (20 votes

That doesn’t mean there isn’t room under the tent for conservative Christians, it means the opposite actually. Atheists, Agnostics and religious conservatives can co-exist under the same tent because they’re united by conservatism, not their religious views.

Eric Dondero, the editor of Libertarian Republican, has reported booming traffic at his website and was recently mentioned by Jonah Goldberg at National Review.

There are other signs too. Ron Paul (ever the Libertarian) still has many supporters who are happy that Dr. Paul’s “Audit The Federal Reserve” bill is gaining steam.

“Paul, as of Tuesday, has won 245 co-sponsors to a bill that would require a full-fledged audit of the Federal Reserve by the end of 2010.”

“Paul attracted just 18 co-sponsors when he authored a similar bill, which died, in 1983. While the impact Fed policies have on inflation is once again a concern, fears about loose monetary policy and excessive federal spending appear even more widespread in 2009.”

Finally if there’s any doubt left in your mind, Greg Gutfeld host of the FOX News program Red Eye, was recently interviewed by the ultimate authority on Libertarianism, Reason Magazine.

The money quote? 2:51

“I became a Conservative by being around Liberals and I became a Libertarian by being around Conservatives.”

Click the image below to watch the video:

Rush Limbaugh delivers the keynote address at the Conservative Political Action Conference this past Saturday. A speech for the ages.

William F. Buckley died one year ago today. Conservatives and Libertarians owe a debt to Buckley that can never be repaid. He was a champion of conservative thought and literature. He was a champion of America and liberty.

Ramesh Ponnuru of National Review, the magazine Buckley founded, has a written a great piece you should read called In Buckley’s Shadow.

Also, here is the tribute FOX News ran a year ago when Buckley passed:

National Review has recently been running a thread on the top conservative movies. You can see their list HERE.

Andrew Breitbart’s Big Hollywood added some suggestions you can see HERE.

American Glob’s nomination is the 1966 film Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

The story deals with academia vs. politics, history vs. science, life vs. choice, the sanctity of marriage and much more. If we tell you anything else about the plot, we’ll ruin it for you, so just see it.

If you’re looking for a movie to watch this weekend, check out Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

You might also want to visit a liquor store before viewing.

Here’s a little taste:

Glenn Beck and Jonah Goldberg discuss Obama and the “stimulus” bill as well as creeping socialism.

Must see TV:

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Politico is reporting that Can’t-Move-On-dot-org is stoking the flame war between Obama and Rush Limbaugh.

After denouncing what they called “the politics of fear” for eight years, they’re now saying to America, “Are you with us or against us?”

Well, at least they’re transparent. This is a see through attempt to demonize conservatives as anti-American.

The KOS Kids have been pushing the GOP-is-anti-American meme all week.

But here’s the thing. This stimulus bill is supposed to be about creating jobs.

1. What jobs are created by buying new cars for the government?

2. Not all Americans want to work for ACORN.

3. Only a few people are qualified to work in Honey Bee Insurance.

Those are just three examples of the Pork Feast the Dems are trying to force Americans to swallow.

The Wall Street Journal calls the stimulus bill a 40 Year Wish List for the Democrats.

This has NOTHING to do with jobs for Americans.

This has ENTIRELY to do with liberal Democrats having their way with Lady Liberty.

Remember: If it smells like bullshit, it probably is bullshit.

Side with America.

Side with Rush.

Conservative House Republicans have come up with an alternative stimulus plan which they introduced today.

You can read an article about this at Human Events. Highlights below:

“According to the RSC press release, “The RSC’s Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Relief Act is based on three main themes: 1) Support Families through Tax Relief; 2) Economic Relief for American Businesses and Entreprenuers; and 3) Save Future Generations from a Crushing Debt Burden.”

“The conservative plan rejects the “trillion dollar spending spree” that Democrats including President-elect Barack Obama are offering to stimulate the economy.”

Yes. More of that please.