As implied by my previous post, the discussion on the future direction of conservatism continues over on Slate. The best, most direct point so far that sums up the GOP’s current predicament (from Doug Kmiec):
One needs a philosophy of governance in addition to honoring the constitutional structure. Barack Obama’s philosophy of government provides service for [...]
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November 11, 2008
The aimlessly-wandering GOP
November 11, 2008
Lessons from George W Bush: #438
Tucker Carlson on what the GOP needs to do to regain the majority:
Finally, after the party has settled on what it believes, it ought to go shopping for a leader. I recommend someone who speaks fluent English. This matters, it turns out, and not just for aesthetic reasons. In a democracy, eloquence is a basic [...]
November 5, 2008
What’s next for American conservatism?
Slate magazine is hosting an online discussion (in the form of back-and-forth posts, not a live chat) on the future of conservatism in the new Obama era. Tucker Carlson, Ross Douthat, Douglas Kmiec, Jim Manzi, Kathleen Parker, and Christine Todd Whitman contribute. Definitely worth checking out.
