Category Archives: American politics

The Conservative Movement in America–Quo Vadis? Part II

Why is the conservative movement in decline in America?  The answer or answers had better be provided soon, and conservatives and the Republican Party had better take note. The first post identified a fundamental cause–the Left owns the public sphere and has driven conservative political thought and expression from it.  The implications of the Left’s …

January 9, 2009 – 3:21 pm | By BenjaminFranklin | Posted in American politics, Conservative politics, Democratic Party, Republican Party | Comments (0)

The Conservative Movement in America–Quo Vadis?

Conservative politics in America has taken a pounding since President Reagan.  It has been rudderless and impotent against its Left wing opponent since at least that time.  Indeed, one could argue it has been so since Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. Where is the conservative movement in America going? Into decline, I am afraid. This is so …

January 7, 2009 – 8:40 pm | By BenjaminFranklin | Posted in American politics, Conservative politics, Republican Party | Comments (1)

The Shifting Political Balance of Power in the United States

In the Financial Times, Democratic strategist James Carville offers a key insight into Obama’s victory:  The shifting political balance of power due to the changing demographics of the United States.  Due to years of unchecked immigration, white males are declining as a political force. In presidential politics, party dominance is cyclical. Look at 1896-1932, then …

November 6, 2008 – 2:08 pm | By BenjaminFranklin | Posted in 2008 U.S. Election, American politics, Obama | Tagged , , | Comments (1)