Monday, September 30, 2013
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Mashable admits one of the largest internet atheist communities, reddit atheism, is "low brow".[1]
China would likely intervene if Obama attempts to bully Hong Kong into arresting his nemesis. [2]
Bold evangelism is seeing results in India. 75 - 100 people became Christians in an Indian village. Reports of the miraculous occurring.[3]
Atheist wiki drops in global market share while Gotquestions.org saw an increase in global market share.[4]
Liberal claptrap of the week: "Hillary Clinton wants a female president ‘in my lifetime.’" [5] Translation: Hillary lacks any good reasons for seeking the presidency.
A candidate in a special Senate election may not showcase her own good works in her campaign. Why not? Blame the IRS – and the late Lyndon Baines Johnson. [6]
Mimolette Cheese, a French cheese eaten safely for hundreds of years, is suddenly deemed unsafe by the nannycrats of the Barack Hussein Obama Administration.[7]
Bradlee Dean, speaking out about an attack on one of his teams, calls on America to stop asking permission to obey God. [8]
Hillary Clinton’s daughter Chelsea revealed that her much-admired maternal grandmother was the child of unwed teenage parents who “did not have access to services that are so crucial that Planned Parenthood helps provide.” So Mrs. Clinton would never have been born if abortion had been available. [9]
Liberal double standard: an offensive racial joke by an Obama Cabinet official is somehow not racism, [10] yet the liberal media crucified golfer Sergio Garcia for making an offhand joke about Tiger Woods.
"My Deerest; another tale of evolution" [11]
Hate speech is always defended when a liberal does it. [12]
A New Jersey activist reaches a stunning conclusion: the PRISM system has always been Barack Hussein Obama's ace, and we must shut it down. [13]
Announcing a new grassroots organization evoking the life of Judge Deborah: Women of Faith in Action. [14]
NY Times fact-checkers are unfamiliar with the Bible, and had to issue this correction to a David Brooks column: An earlier version of this column incorrectly identified the biblical texts in which three figures — Saul, David and Esther — appear. Their stories are told in other books of the Jewish Bible, but not in the Torah. The column also incorrectly described a passage from I Corinthians that ends with the statement, “God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” It was written by Paul, not spoken by Jesus. [15]
Retired investigators of TWA Flight 800, downed a few months before Bill Clinton's reelection in 1996, say that the government "falsified" the findings. [16] Recall that the Clinton Administration imprisoned one reporter for trying to determine the truth.
Bradlee Dean warns Barack Hussein Obama of a Biblical truism: you reap what you sow. [17]
A congressional human rights committee in Brazil approves legislation to authorize psychologists to treat and cure homosexuality. [18] The homosexual agenda continues its decline globally.
Conservative "Rand Paul: Youth with me on NSA issue." [19] "They see [Obama] now as a hypocrite," the likely 2016 presidential candidate observes.
An ugly chapter in the Republican primary for the special Senate election in New Jersey came to a close today. An Administrative Law Judge ruled that Alieta Eck, a newcomer who dared challenge the political establishment, can stay on the ballot. [20]
"Remembering Jesus, really remembering!" by Bishop Bert: [21]
Chinese dissident claims communist China now controls U.S. academia: [22]
State Senator Elbert Guillory of Louisiana becomes another ex-Democrat after seeing that party for what it really is. [23][24] “At the heart of liberalism is the idea that only a great and powerful big government can be the benefactor of social justice for all Americans. But the left is only concerned with one thing: control. And they disguise this control as charity.”
AT&T iPhone Users Forced to Receive Obama Alerts Which Can't Be Turned Off. [25] First the Verizon phone calls scandal and now this.[26]
Russia, fed up with Obama's pushing of the homosexual agenda on its own country, tells Obama to quit trying to overthrow the leadership in Syria. [27]
Edward J. Snowden continues to stand up against Obama by declaring today on a live newspaper blog, "Truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped." [28] Why are liberals like Obama so opposed to the public learning the truth?
Jane M. Orient, M.D., Executive Director of Association of American Physicians and Surgeons discusses the Internal Revenue Service administering ObamaCare. [29]
Is the reason why atheists are more likely to commit suicide that so many of them have bad relationships with their earthly father and their heavenly father?[30] See: Paul Vitz and Atheism and suicide
If Barack Hussein Obama likes Father's Day so much, then why is the Obama Administration striving so hard to have lesbians get "married".[31]
"Britain's biggest climate problem is with cold winters that lead to thousands of excess deaths." [32] Yet liberal denial continues about the hoax of a global warming crisis.
The world's biggest population of atheists run by secular leftists may implode under crushing debt in about 6 months. Hard landing may be in store for China's economy. [33][34]
Expect the explosive growth of Christianity in China to continue. Biblical Christianity thrives under economic adversity.[35]
‘Natural’ or ‘unnatural’ human behaviour? Many evolutionists consider much of today’s human behaviour ‘unnatural’ — except when it comes to homosexual ‘marriage’.[36]
Now the Obama Administration pretends they do not know where Edward J. Snowden is, perhaps to avoid criticism if Obama tried to extradite him now. [37]
Today, a Question evolution! campaign blog went over 450,000 page views. Also, 20-30 young people will be reading the newest draft of the Question evolution! campaign book for middle school students.[38]
Dr. Joseph James Kennedy: Deceit: the Modus Operandi of Evolution.[39]
Vetoed! Conservative Texas Governor Rick Perry vetoes more than two dozen bills passed by RINOs. [40] Will Perry run for the presidency next?
The President of Equatorial Guinea has warned African leaders not to tolerate, accept or allow the issue of homosexuality to get roots in their countries. Also, 7 reasons why homosexuals have lower moral standards.[41]
News from the Left Coast: "'Less liberal' is the new conservative," as Dems find it necessary to restrain reckless spending by other Dems. [42]
In New Jersey, candidate Steve Lonegan wages an ugly fight before an Administrative Law Judge against a prospective primary opponent. [43][44] A grassroots activist today begs him to knock it off. [45]
Happy Flag Day: "A yearly contemplation of our flag strengthens and purifies the national conscience." — President Calvin Coolidge
God gives victory when His people fight, especially in His Name. [46]
Liberal policies have destroyed Detroit, and now the city defaults on its debt. [47] It may pay only pennies on the dollar to its creditors.
New Jersey grassroots activists have reason to cheer: two genuine conservatives in a Republican special primary for the United States Senate. [48]
Atheism will fold like an accordion in the 4th largest atheist population in the world.[49]
Russians overwhelmingly reject liberal values on homosexuality. Lawmakers pass anti-homosexuality bill in a 435-0 vote. Weak gay activists are easily overpowered by police.[50]
Liberal denial continues: Joe Biden denies that George W. Bush defeated Al Gore for president in 2000, and the liberal media praises Biden for his denial! [51]
Southern Baptist Convention blasts Boy Scouts over stance on homosexuality, votes to encourage defectors. [52]
America's first atheist monument to stand outside Florida courthouse.[53]
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) deputy director Michael Morell has "decided to spend more time with his family" and resign post terror attack in Benghazi.[54]
Why moderates leave an acrid taste in a conservative's mouth. [55]
The modern civil rights movement consists of "demoralizers of the faith" – a far cry from Martin Luther King's day. [56]
The Mainstream Media always ignore this key fact about any mass murder story they cover: it happens in a gun-free zone. [57]
Pope Francis plans to purge the Vatican of the "gay lobby," and speaks candidly about the problem. [58] Why aren't Republican Party leaders as candid?
James Clapper, head of the NSA and now under-fire, said in March that he had no knowledge of the massive phone and email collecting by his agency. [59]
The socialist "paradise" of Venezuela is now on the brink of hyperinflation. [60]
Love Obamacare now? If you live in Ohio, your health insurance premiums went up 88% percent. [61]
NSA officials overheard on how to cause Edward Snowden to be "disappeared". [62]
From the IRS "Keep your religious beliefs to yourself." [63] "You cannot, you know, use your religious belief to tell other people you don’t have a belief, so I don’t believe you need the right to do this, start confrontation, protesting, uh, prot, uh, protest...you don’t apply for tax exemption."
The bright Patriots head coach treats the liberal media with disdain in dismissing their inane hostility to Tim Tebow, on his first day of practice. [64]
Is Edward J. Snowden, who revealed the breathtaking extent of how our government monitors us, a hero, or a traitor? Judge for yourself. [65]
The world's biggest mental health research institute is abandoning the new version of psychiatry's "Bible" (DSM-5).[66]
Great Conservative Sports Star Tim Tebow is reportedly joining the New England Patriots, from where he will be able to crush twice-a-year the liberal New York team that cut him. [67] God does indeed have a sense of humor.
Why is big government a Goliath and why should you fear it? Start with watching a girl with cystic fibrosis nearly die from some arcane rule, while the government waives said rule for a big campaign donor. Then remember a little bit of history. [68]
Homeschooling surge underway: Education at home is growing seven times faster than K-12 enrollment. The homeschool option makes perfect sense, "significantly higher ACT-Composite scores as high schoolers and higher grade point averages as college students." [69]
Michael Reagan: Reform the U.S. tax code. [70]
The joke sport of "rhythmic gymnastics" is part of the 2020 Olympic Games roster.[71]
Britain has a debt-to-revenue ratio of 212%. Britain's external debt to GDP ratio was 390% in 2011.[72]
How long will you keep Charles Darwin on your currency Britain? How long will you run inefficient Darwinism indoctrinating public schools? Behold! Creationism will grow mightily in your land!
Multi-ethnic, Bible-believing church is adding 40-50 new members a year via the internet. Also, will a "God-ordained meeting" prove to yield more fruit than boring atheist meetings led by boring, white, atheist males? [73]
Conservative Rand Paul may challenge the privacy-invading conduct of the Obama Administration in court. [74] Even a few Dems express their opposition to the Big Brother program.
Promoters of marijuana are quiet about the arrest Saturday of a crane operator charged with causing the deaths of 6 people while under the alleged influence of the drug. [75] Authorities still conceal how much pot was in the system of "College Weed Dealer" Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. [76]
Trust the government? How can we in light of the recent scandals? [77]
Leftist vie for the Dem nomination for the special U.S. Senate election in New Jersey, with Rush Holt and media-promoted Cory Booker jumping into the race. [78]
Tag team of scientists show why the eye is still a thorn in the side of Darwinists.[79]
Protecting Christians in populist Muslim countries.[80]
Who is the enemy of the people? Barack Hussein Obama? Or institutions that enable him? [81]
Psychiatry and Darwinism: Pseudosciences in crisis.[82][83]
Primal scream therapy? A liberal evolutionist must have come up with that one!
Marijuana apparently killed again: six deaths in a building collapse have been traced back to a demolition equipment operator who, accordingly to toxicology reports, was allegedly high on pot. [84]
A Great Conservative Sports Star, the center who led the Ravens offense to the Super Bowl victory, declined to attend the White House celebration because Obama is so pro-abortion. [85] Obama-supported "Planned Parenthood performs about 330,000 abortions a year," Matt Birk observed.
"Reading by Bumps: How to navigate the Hebrew Braille Bible, and not go to prison" by Bishop Bert [86]
Obama administration mining Facebook data to predict crimes.[87]
New York City Mayor candidate Anthony Weiner and the New York Times are tying to rehabilitate his sleazy image, but Michelle Malkin has doubts that it will work.[88]
Barack Hussein Obama flip-flops on the Patriot Act.[89]
Why do liberals, RINOs and Darwinist posers like to flip-flop so often?[90][91] Lack of convictions?
"The administration has now lost all credibility..."
And this statement comes from the editorial board of the New York Times, a liberal newspaper. [92][93]
The NSA's domestic spying - and they are spying on Americans - violates the Fourth Amendment. [94]
A Tea Party activist denounces Chris Christie for calling a special election instead of simply appointing an interim United States Senator. (And calling a special election so fast most candidates won't have time to qualify.) [95] While we're at it: is Chris Christie really a Republican? [96]
Robert Bauer: former White House Counsel, who could be the one most responsible for the IRS targeting of the Tea Party and conservatives in general. [97]
10-year old boy fends off armed home intruders with a gun.[98]
Remember this Father's Day: The left's policies are undermining the family.[99]
The Common Core State Standards for education are unconstitutional and illegal. See here for all the laws they violate. [100]
BREAKING NEWS: Steve Lonegan will start at once to gather signatures to get on the primary ballot in the New Jersey special Senate election. [101][102]
Chris Christie called a special election to fill Frank Lautenberg's Senate seat to benefit one man only: himself. And why is he drawing big money from prominent Democratic Party financiers? [103]
The Obama administration is as transparent as a tar pit.[104] American conservatives, like the ones in Florida and Texas, like the refreshing, clear waters of government transparency.
The IRS discriminates because they are a bunch of self-serving, liberal, money grubbers.[105] Eliminate the IRS and slash U.S federal government spending.
Real austerity and not "faux austerity" will help European economies.[106] How long will the liberal heathen rage and deny the obvious?
What's really "transparent" about Barack Hussein Obama? His war on America, and American women, that's what. [107]
Conservative landslide victory Tuesday, by a remarkable 67-27% margin, for an open congressional seat in Missouri. [108]
Tyranny gets a new face today. It is not just the IRS. It is the Democratic Party Caucus of the United States House of Representatives. [109]
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey will not name an interim United States Senator immediately. He will call a special election, to take place this October, to name a replacement for the late Senator Frank Lautenberg. [110]
New Jersey voters! Vote today. A Tea Party group publishes its last list of endorsements in races from sheriff to township council. [111]
The lamestream media admit that Tim Tebow is being excluded not primarily because of his quarterbacking skills. [112] Why should the public support the NFL as it discriminates against outspoken Christians?
Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) died Monday. Now Governor Chris Christie must appoint someone to replace him. Whom will that be? [113][114]
Liberal hatred of the First Amendment: [115]
Evolutionists failed to overturn Louisiana pro-creationism law - again! Also, another creationist mother is eager to have her daughter read a draft of the Question evolution! campaign book for middle school students.[116]
Forbes: Religion is an essential driver of economic growth. Evangelicalism is improving the cultures of third world countries and boosting their economies. [117]
UN Agenda 21 threatens San Francisco Bay. But two activists are preparing to sue to fight it. [118]
Liberal censorship continues, by making a big deal out of an offhand reference to "no homo" by a triumphant basketball player. [119] But there's no exception to the First Amendment allowing censorship to promote the homosexual agenda.
Anti-Darwinism has now entered into a mainstream public university. Indiana's Ball State University is now offering a course which is intelligent design friendly.[120]
Same-sex marriage is defeated in the liberal state of Illinois, despite Obama's push for it in his home state. [121] Has Obama become irrelevant?
The academic journal Sociology of Religion shows secularism losing momentum and beginning to decline in both Europe and America by 2050. Other academic research shows it may begin to happen much earlier.[122]
August 2012: A summer of triumph for biblical creation belief. Will August 2013 be a watershed month as well?[123]
Media-promoted Tiger Woods "shot his worst nine-hole score as a professional" but afterward his comments were again self-serving: "I'm sure I'm not the only one who struggled out there." [124] Actually, Woods' score is worse than 69 other players.
The number of adherents of liberal Christianity who will be spit out of Jesus's mouth will be many.[125]
The country with the world's biggest atheist population is very interested in information debunking Darwinism.[126]
The IRS and the White House definitely worked together. The visitor logs show how often IRS Commissioner Shulman visited – and how rarely anyone else did with whom he would have had meetings, of not with Barack Obama. [127]
A Tea Party activist withdraws his earlier call for a temporary criminal registry, in wake of the scandals surrounding the Internal Revenue Service. This is the same agency that will police Obamacare. [128]
Eric Holder gave a private party for his friends in the Mainstream Media, and less than half of them showed up. What does that say about those who did? [129]
After cutting Tim Tebow, the New York Jets now try to stop the building of a family amusement park. [130] Why should the increasingly anti-Christian NFL receive favoritism??
Associated Press reports that Americans may lose the health plan they like under Obamacare.[131]
Student Loan money profits are being siphoned off to pay for ObamaCare.[132]
An activist advises people to elect a sheriff who remembers his Constitutional duty to those who elect him. [133]
1960s liberalism is not only financially unsustainable, but its champions are a dying breed.[134]
Understanding gold market dynamics.[135]
Evolutionary racism directed towards an accomplished footballer puts a sour note on a football game.[136] Why are so many liberals racists?
Media bullying alert: the lamestream media spend all day picking on undefeated conservative Michele Bachmann, who repeatedly won in a liberal district. Rather their cheap criticism, the media should be asking why they could never defeat her.
Wikipedia continues to lose influence in the world in 2013.[137] Also, interest in Project 200 plus keeps expanding.
Undefeated five-term congressman Michele Bachmann announces that she will retire from her position, and may run for higher office. [138] The liberal machine was never able to defeat her in a Dem state.
Professor attacked by liberals. His "crime"? Teaching students to think for themselves. [139]
Judge-Shopping, or, How Eric Holder Got Away With Spying On A Reporter's Emails: [140]
The liberal nanny mayor of New York City doesn't like street cafes now. [141]
The IRS scandal that the news is not covering, because it's tied in with Obamacare: [142]
Eric Holder now faces investigation for perjury before Congress. Is Barack Hussein Obama paying attention? [143]
France struggles to find a strategy to turn around their economy even though it is right under their nose.[144] The Bible, Adam Smith and Friedrich Hayek
Many things happen in life that cannot be explained by science or philosophy. Atheists and agnostics self intellectually cripple themselves and are clueless about much of reality.[145]
Example of how modern conservatism is more conservative than Republicans from yesteryear: Bob Dole, Republican nominee in 1996, admits that "Reagan couldn't have made it. Certainly, Nixon couldn't have made it .... We might've made it, but I doubt it." [146]
A United States Senator finally says it: Barack H. Obama is throwing away his moral authority to lead. But in fact he never had legal authority to lead, either. [147]
Conservapedia pauses in prayer (not a liberal "moment of silence") in honor of Memorial Day.
RichardDawkins.net keeps getting smited! Has a plague of locusts eaten Richard Dawkins' daily website visitors?[148]
How long will you refuse to humble yourself before the Lord, Richard Dawkins?
Vox Day and a supporter of the Question evolution! campaign agree: The speed at which the secular left is collapsing is happening at an unexpectedly fast rate. [149]
Google USA estimates 101,000,000 search results for the search "Evolution and just so stories".[150]
"President Obama forgets to salute," but the lamestream media downplay gaffes by liberals. [151]
A Tea Party activist urges Congress to seize the moment, now that Obama's luck seems to have run out. [152]
Another study finds that obesity may decrease brain function.[153] See also: Atheism and obesity and Lesbianism and obesity
Have liberal policies destroyed Sweden? "Stockholm rioting continues for fifth night." [154]
The inventor of the concept "Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder" admitted, before he died, that he made the whole thing up. Think about that when the school district tells you to drug your kids. [155]
Dems admit they lack the votes to pass their amnesty-for-illegal-aliens bill, where 60 votes are the minimum needed in the U.S. Senate. [156]
The cold temperatures this spring have even hurt the sale of sporting goods. [157] Yet liberal denial about the cold weather persists, in order to perpetrate a fictional global warming.
World's most popular site devoted to atheism/agnosticism sees a massive loss of global market share according to Alexa. Also, new Question evolution! campaign group leader expected to be installed in June of 2013.[158]
Obama's paternalistic, sexist reference Thursday to a heckler as a "young lady" is no problem for the liberal media, [159] but an Hispanic golfer's offhand racial quip about Tiger Woods is unforgivable.
Liberal double standard: racist remarks by Joe Biden are no problem, but the lamestream media and Tiger Woods make a big deal about an offhand joke by an Hispanic golfer. [160] Will media bullying enable Tiger Woods to end nearly 5 years without his winning a major?
The BBC News opened a story with this nonsense: “A study of Neanderthal skulls suggests that they became extinct because they had larger eyes than our species.”[161] Why does Darwinism spawn such lame just so stories?
Thomas Sowell recommends parents having their children read the book The New Leviathan which has a number of essays which debunk various liberal sacred cows.[162]
Expert says that the discovery of a 20-year long rainfall in Ireland points to the Great Flood of the Bible being historical.[163]
Why do so many faux Christians deny the Great Flood and try to turn it into a non-Great Flood?[164] Did Jesus, Peter and Moses lie?[165]
A description of "Common Core Education," the harm it can do, and a list of New Jersey primary candidates pledged to stop it. [166]
Classic communist tactic by the Obama Administration: it files a document in court alleging that a reporter at Fox News is a possible co-conspirator in the "crime" of informing the public. [167] In fact this goes back further – to Henry II. Are we all Thomas Becket now? [168]
Teen awarded for improved capacitor - Intel gave a $50,000 scholarship to a girl whose titanium dioxide capacitor can store almost three times as much electrical energy as previous capacitors and is intended as a battery alternative. [169]
Most mainstream media got the story wrong, claiming incorrectly that her invention can charge a cell phone battery in 30 seconds. (Charging a battery too quickly reduces its life, which is why Motorola and Samsung and the rest keep the amperage low.)Franklin Graham, one of America's most prominent evangelical Christians, says the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service included two of his ministries.[170]
Are many evangelical Christian churches primarily growing in America due to birth rates or due to evangelism?[171]
"Quiverfull" evangelical Christianity, which does not believe in contraception, is now spreading in the UK.[172] In the past 30 years, the number of Anabaptists in North America, including the Amish, has grown significantly, from 313,000 baptized members in 1978 to more than 535,000 in 2010. [173]
Unfortunately for militant atheists, secularist philosophy breeds sub-replacement levels of fertility. See: Decline of atheism
Reuters reports: "Europe is in the midst of its longest recession since it began keeping records in 1995 — even surpassing the calamity that hit the region in the financial crisis of 2008-2009."[174]
Biblical creationism is growing in Europe and its growth rate will accelerate amidst Europe's economic woes.[175]
The UK has experienced one lost economic decade, and it's about to enter a second. [176] When is the UK going to remove Charles Darwin off its currency?[177]
Turkey, a world leader in anti-evolutionism, had its Moody’s credit rating upgraded to investment-grade quality. [178][179]
What is the real IRS scandal? It's the tax code itself. [180]
A video was recently produced on the topic "Why Christianity and the Bible are true." [181]
Abortion: an indispensable right or violence against women?[182]
Bradlee Dean has this scathing commentary on Minnesota's gay "marriage" law. [183]
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Essay:Greatest Conservative Songs
(Difference between revisions)|A song describing homosexuality exactly as it is - a loveless lifestyle in which one fellow beings are no more than mere sexual objects.An English translation of its lyrics can be seen [http://herzeleid.com/en/lyrics/rosenrot/mann_gegen_mann here].|A song describing homosexuality exactly as it is - a loveless lifestyle in which one fellow beings are no more than mere sexual objects.An English translation of its lyrics can be seen [http://herzeleid.com/en/lyrics/rosenrot/mann_gegen_mann here].
There are many brilliant—and popular—conservative songs. Here is our growing list (click the box next to "Billboard Rank" to list the most popular first):
Songs "Classic" Artist Comments Billboard Rank Category Song that espouses the virtues of, and pride in, living in the United States. Appears in the movie "Rocky IV" and on the film's soundtrack. INight Ranger IThis song advices the drummers sister to remain a virgin till she finds 'mr right' Song against Communism and socialism. A Christian hymn published in 1779. Talks about "Stop living off handouts and favors". Written and performed by a republican. Not very well known, perhaps, but a good patriotic song. The doctrinaire leftist radical with "his fist in the air and his head in the sand" comes in for biting criticism. A patriotic song about missing life in the U.S.A. Pro-American and pro-military. "As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free." Pro-chivalry, pro-romance and pro-marriage: "Someday my name and hers are going to be the same." "Now I've got these chores / and I'm not gonna hurt no-one" -- Hard work is praised and violence is discouraged. A scary song for liberals! In a comedic way, the song praises the small town conservative virtues of the people looked down upon by big city liberals as "Country trash" A patriotic response to the Sept. 11 attacks This sad song was a huge hit in 1968. A father gives his son some sage advice. Used by Bill Clinton as his campaign theme song in 1992, but liberals often try to appeal to conservative themes for elections. Standing up to government in the name of freedom, from the musical Les Miserables Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders "The purpose of a man is to love a woman, and the purpose of a woman is to love a man... It started long ago in the Garden of Eden when Adam said to Eve 'Baby, you're for me.'" Self-explanatory; a rebuke to lazy liberals who want to sit around and wait for government handouts. Wealthy Georgia politician is placed in high office and turns out to be a puppet with no ideas of his own. Released in 1980 when Jimmy Carter was up for re-election. Rejects those who say there is no God, insisting that never was the case American patriotic, classic song. A powerful new song that elaborates on the song title. "Go tell that long tongue liar, go and tell that midnight rider, tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter, tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down" You cannot escape God's gaze, no matter who you are Despite being frighteningly atheistic, the British have enough sense to keep this God-inclusive song as their national anthem. The anthem rightly attributes the success and good fortune of the nation and its monarch to God. The same message as the Prodigal Son: look objectively at our own lives, and realize that "I should have listened to my old man." "It may be the devil or it may be the Lord." UK Number 1 hit, in praise of senior citizens and their values Repeats the slogan of Boys Town, a Christian charity for youngsters founded by Father Edward J. Flanagan in Omaha[2] Its title says it all. The version by The Clash has a particularly good tempo. Patriotism makes a comeback in response to the Iran hostage crisis and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Redemption of sin through faith. Celebrates the American spirit and all the good things about the United States. About the conservative value of keeping an open mind. Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders "Oh where oh where can my baby be; The Lord took her away from me; She's gone to heaven so I got to be good; So I can see my baby when." Very popular in Russia under the Soviets A Christian love in secular form. Israel's right to exist and defend itself. Richie Havens (Covered by Yes) "...I know your cross is heavier With every step Every step But I know a man who'd walk miles for you..." Celebrates the sight of ones beloved - Isaiah 43:4 Anti-drug and anti-hippie; a song about praising the traditional American values in Mid-America. Was written in response to the Vietnam War protests and counter-culture movement. Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions An all-time classic song about the glory of the Lord. to sit down on some big grassy knoll where the sun was shining and hear music..." Tom Johnston of LS This song is about respecting woman and their choices to be equal members in society. A song about how drugs and poor politics are a result of people putting their Bibles down. Also a strongly pro death penalty song. Attacks modern decadence and predicts divine punishment for sin. A religious rock song written in 1969. The American national anthem, as performed by rock band Madison Rising, who put out a challenge to the American public to renew its intimacy with and understanding of the anthem and its patriotic message. [1] Keep moving onward, even in the most difficult of times. Pro-people and pro-staying alive, and this: "we can try to understand/the New York Times' effect on man." Beautiful song of Christian faith. Another conservative song about the Iran hostage crisis. "Fifteen man taken captive in a hostile foreign land/Scorchin' sun beaming down onto miles and miles of sand..." children home, To take them to the new Jerusalem. Reminds humanity that evil is present in the world and needs to be fought. Celebrates Southern country landscape and traditions. George Harrison said, "Taxman was when I first realized that even though we had started earning money, we were actually giving most of it away in taxes." A very strong anti-drug use song by America's most well-known Southern rock band. Tells the story of a former "textbook hippie man" who realizes that he has become everything that he was protesting against. A deeper message here, as Daniels explains. A song about patriotism and standing up for America. An almost word-for-word direct quotation from the Bible, specifically Ecclesiastes, with the addition of the refrain "Turn, Turn, Turn". This pro-life song was a hit single in 1974, but for some reason gets left off the Seals and Crofts greatest hits albums. A powerful song about socialized medicine and rationing ownership, the Lord, and hard work. Also preaches the morals and ethics that are known from small towns. Became an underground country music hit in 1992 after RCA dropped him and took the album out of print due to the political lyrics. Traditional. Covered by Christy Moore Song loosely based on the story of Jesus and the woman at the well. Lyrics about old-fashioned family relationships and traditional attitudes to women. Promotes all children's right to life. Abstinence for rock fans. Also performed by Phil Collins. One of the biggest hits ever, but liberals omit that this song is about Jesus. Written to, and about, the troops headed for Vietnam. Written by Frank Loesser; made famous by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra A patriotic song written and published as sheet music in 1942; Kay Kyser's recording came out in 1943. This rousing tune is about a chaplain (called a "sky pilot" in the song) who is with some men on a warship in the heat of a battle. One of the soldiers asks the chaplain to pray for the men shooting at the enemy aircraft. In response, the chaplain puts down his Bible, mans one of the gun turrets on the ship, and begins firing at the planes himself, and tells the soldiers, "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition, and we'll all stay free!" Beyond the obvious pro-Christian and pro-American messages, it also tells us that sometimes, the Lord calls on us to put down the Bible and pick up our guns to defend the American way. Songs "Rock" Artist Comments Billboard Rank Category No Man Left Behind. "The word we hear is there's one man down and he's alive. They ask for volunteers. I raise my hand high. I'm sure he'd do the same for me. It's three days through the desert heat to save one man's life and I don't even know his name." Describes a relationship with God as being full of commitment and without reservations. Pro-soldier, pro-Iraqi/Afghanistan action. "Flaming oil blackens the sky. I don't know why...their hate is the reason for the Hell that I make." Takes aim at LA, NYC and SF hipsters, the Village Voice, abortion, and "the left-wing band with their heads in the sand". Profane but graphically anti-abortion. A song about the Revolutionary War. About how actions have consequences, mixed with contempt for the devil and Satanists. Refers to the 'over-reaching arm' of the government, and considers whether welfare is a 'handout undeserved'. Also refers to the American ideal of 'pulling yourself up by your bootstraps'. About a woman who engages in liberal values by being impregnated out of wedlock and having an abortion, but immediately regrets doing so. the song, Alexakis promises to be a better father than his own had been. Warnings about totalitarian governments who want to take away your freedom in the name of utopia. Also much of their early 1980s material, which has Christian lyrics. A song about how the left uses race to polarize the country. It is a conservative song that tries to unite the country. Pro-soldier, freedom. "What ever happened to conviction and faith? People trip from side to side; don't know which way or what side to take. Always known the truth. It's really black and white. I've got no fear of judgment when it's time to fight." It is a pro-American, pro-military heavy metal song about the first Gulf War: "Mohammed's no match for the great Uncle Sam." This song is a metaphoric call to energize, motivate and unite the movement that we are all passionate about... the time is now to stand together, united, "AS ONE". A short history lesson put to music regarding our schools and how the Bible was taught there in previous years. A song about death row, although not anti-death penalty. This song highlights "rules" Saul Alinsky wrote about in his progressive-liberal book, 'Rules for Radicals'. Patriotic anthem, known as Hulk Hogan's pre-match song. Tells the story of a future with excessive regulation, where even driving is illegal. Pro-soldier, bravery. "It's time to sack up and let go of your mothers. Take your gun, it's the cross that's carried by your brothers." "You can't get something for nothing, you can't have freedom for free." Profane. Criticizes the glorification of violence by the mainstream media. Warnings about totalitarian governments who want to take away your freedom in the name of utopia. Also much of their early 1980s material, which has Christian lyrics. Defends the right of businessmen to choose their customers: "we don't serve strangers in blue suede shoes." Lyrics describe anti-feminist attitude "My body tells me no / But I won't quit / Cause I want more" — Powerful chorus describes how the singer defies his body's physical desire to stop working and continue working hard because he wants to reap the rewards he has earned from his hard work. It describes conservative traits (persevering with hard work) and capitalistic ideals (wanting the rewards you worked for; working past your limit because you have proper incentive). Songs "Spiritual" Artist Comments Billboard Rank Category A Christmas song by a Christian band. The Infidel (Gregory Van Leer Jr.) with an opening from Michael Savage About a rich man trying to enjoy the simple things in life because the nanny-state has nearly bankrupted him. A song chastising people for accepting the mainstream medias version of events and not paying attention. A song about a marriage falling apart because the couple has no children to hold the family together. A song that declares that God loves America most of all. Shows the hardship of divorce, liberal values, and the possible future of the families of our service men who could be forced to serve in Libya. While containing bad language it endorses the US as a super-power. Comedy single, but it's also a very popular song about overcoming Satan and alludes to many other Christian themes such as heaven and hell. Being torn between the anguish of losing a lost one and the joy of knowing you will one day reunite them with in heaven world doesn't owe you a thing," "Please Mr.Bossman I need this job more than you can know" - an excellent paean to the plights of unemployment Toots does a great job at making the clips entertaining as well as informative. Song about prayer and how it is a necessary part of everyday life. A song that melodically lists liberal activists. A song about the Constitution and how the current administration has been abusing the beloved document we are trying to live by. Liberal indoctrination runs rampant in our schools. Song expresses the desire to stick to a non-partisan curriculum. This song is about keeping the faith, in people and in our religion. Hashem for mercy and He'll throw you a rope." shelter/Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs" Organized labor is harmful to the welfare of workers, who turn to prayer. Celebrating the Bush Administration's success and policies. Anti-Global Warming hoax song. There's nothing wrong with free enterprise. Love overcomes infidelity "When I said that I love you I meant That I love you forever." A response to hippie culture. Defends Southerners from stereotyped attacks by liberal, Canadian rocker Neil Young. "Well, I hope Neil Young will remember/A Southern |man don't need him around anyhow." Celebrates the command: "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord." -Ephesians 5:22 The joy and significance of childbirth. The work ethic and promoting self-employment. The importance of traditional families and responsible fatherhood. Shows the regret involved in abortion. About being thankful for the gift of life. The singer turns to God for advice and assurance. thirty (Hot Modern Rock Tracks A gospel-themed hit from the American Idol winner. Talks about how her parents stooped to liberal values and got divorced, and how she doesn't want that to happen with the guy she meets, dates, and marries. Talks about not backing down from a fight. Can be compared to not losing the Iraq War. Working hard and giving thanks. A song sharply critical of Liberal president Barack Obama and his policies. Also criticises those that blindly follow him due to his race: 'It's the substance within, not the colour of your skin' Creationist/Biblical lyrics: "And I have to speculate that God himself did make us into corresponding shapes like puzzle pieces from the clay." A song which mocks big government: " We don't care about no Government warning/'Bout their promotion of the simple life/And the dams they're building" A song acknowledging the fact that sometimes corporal punishment is necessary in order to discipline children. A song describing homosexuality exactly as it is - a loveless lifestyle in which one fellow beings are no more than mere sexual objects.[4]
Please add your best conservative picks.
The top five in a poll of the greatest songs in the 20th century, according to the Recording Industry Association of America and the NEA:
Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) White Christmas (Bing Crosby) Respect (Aretha Franklin) American Pie (Don McLean)Also questionable:
Hammer to Fall (Queen) - talks about being hopeful for the Soviet Union falling Rocky Raccoon (Beatles) - has multiple references to Gideon's Bible Been to Hell (Hollywood Undead)-Despite the large amount of swearing, it talks about the destructive nature of Hollywood, including how Hollywood and the quest for fame can cause someone to lose their faith. It also criticizes Hollywood values. Only the Good Die Young (Billy Joel)-a boy tries to convince a Catholic girl to have sex with him rather than practice abstinence. Although it contains a lot of anti-religious dialogue (from the boy's perspective), in the end the girl holds true to her values, and nothing happens between them. Still the One by Orleans - a very good song about marital fidelity. However, one of the singers, John Hall, later became a Democratic Congressman from New York and sued Republican presidential candidate John McCain over the use of the song in his campaign. ? http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=15568? http://www.boystown.org/about/father-edward-|j-|flanagan? http://dancemusic.about.com/od/artistshomepages/a/ScisSisIntBD.htm? An English translation of its lyrics can be seen here.Talk:Republican in name only
(Difference between revisions)I understand that some on this site favor the Governor of Virginia, he's done some good stuff on the life issue, but he crammed through a big-tax transportation bill and expanded Obamacare to his state, betraying his constituents like the other RINOs Christie and Rick Scott. I was going to put McDonnell here, but I want to know if you guys agree with putting him on. [[User:Jm920|Jm920]] 12:39, 7 March 2013 (EST)I understand that some on this site favor the Governor of Virginia, he's done some good stuff on the life issue, but he crammed through a big-tax transportation bill and expanded Obamacare to his state, betraying his constituents like the other RINOs Christie and Rick Scott. I was going to put McDonnell here, but I want to know if you guys agree with putting him on. [[User:Jm920|Jm920]] 12:39, 7 March 2013 (EST)What about the [[Log Cabin Republicans]]? Are they RINOs?--[[User:JoeyJ|JoeyJ]] 08:03, 23 June 2013 (EDT)if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } Very curious as to why my last update was reverted. How can one be a Republican in name only if they're not a Republican? Resolved. -- Jeffrey W. LauttamusDiscussion 19:05, 5 November 2009 (EST)
I think the section entitled "accused RINOs" should have references and/or should be eliminated lest it become a platform for internet users to vent. PheasantHunter 00:28, 25 July 2007 (EDT)
His article actually lists him as a liberal, so would we consider him a centrist here? DanH 17:20, 30 July 2007 (EDT)
Yes, based upon party affiliation. A centrist is by definition someone can can work with either liberals or conservatives, and he does exactly that. RobS 17:25, 30 July 2007 (EDT)I added Ron Paul because he seems like more of a Libertarian than a Republican. His ideas are far too 'out there' versus a traditional Republican.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by LibertyorDeath (talk)
I reverted you simply because I can see a lot of people disagreeing with you - so try waiting for a reaction before you post again--IDuan 18:33, 10 January 2008 (EST)I agree that Ron Paul sould be up there as one of the "RINO's." Ron Paul is not a real Republican. His views are much more libertarian then conservative. He votes Liberatiarn in Presidential Elections, and say's he won't support any of the GOP 2008 candidates. Paul distances himself with Republicans on Homeland Security, Iraq, the death penalty and the War on Terror. So I guess that would make him a "Republican in Name Only." Chippeterson
Paul himself says that he is more Republican than the rest of the Republican party. He eschews the lable of libertarian as well, calling himself a "true" conservative. Does that make him a RINO or every other Republican a RINO? I don't know. HelpJazz 15:36, 22 January 2008 (EST)If a person holds a conservative position on some issues and a liberal position on others, would that make him a cafeteria conservative? Wouldn't that make him a cafeteria liberal as well? Gillespie 18:52, 10 January 2008 (EST)
Isn't Mitt Romney running as a conservative? Learn together 00:42, 13 January 2008 (EST)
The statement "RINOs and Reform Democrats typically come from New England states where corrupt Democrat political machines do not allow dissent and opposition so reformers have difficulty gaining ballot access..." seems like unsourced hyperbole to me. I didn't add a fact tag, because I've been reverted a lot lately.. HelpJazz 15:37, 22 January 2008 (EST)
Related to that part of the article, maybe I'm missing something, but how much influence could a Democratic party machine have over who the Republican nominee is? And wouldn't they use any influence to have the least centrist candidates nominated, to reduce the Republican chances of winning in a majority Democratic state?--Frey 15:00, 8 March 2008 (EST)
Considering his views on Global Warming and his eagerness to reach across the aisle to his Democrat buddies, shouldn't John McCain be considered a RINO? CMcFreeze
Would the recent behaviours of Mark Sanford qualify him as a RINO? If so please add it for me on the list. Thank you for your time. ChuckK 22:03, 24 June 2009 (EDT)
No, it wouldn't qualify him as a RINO. The reason being, one the vast majority of issues, in spite of his moral lapses, he supports/agrees with the RNC. --?K/Admin/Talk 22:06, 24 June 2009 (EDT) Thank you for the update. ChuckK 22:27, 24 June 2009 (EDT)This was a close call. She voted 91% with the party. She has turned into a fiscal liberal as of later years; raise taxes, vote for omnibus budgets, vote for cap-n-trade. Anyone in disagreement?--Jpatt 21:25, 17 August 2009 (EDT)
LOL! Her American Conservative Union rating: #45 BONO MACK 74% 2008 65% 2007 11 years of service 71.69% [1] Since she has brought it up nearly 10% in the last year, and is from a heavily Democratic district, I don't think she belongs on the list, John, and if talking about only the Republican Party, not conservative voting, she has raised millions for the Party. --?K/Admin/Talk 01:08, 18 August 2009 (EDT) We will revisit this issue at a later date if needed. She could be counted on during Republican majorities. As for today, idunno. [2] --Jpatt 11:10, 18 August 2009 (EDT) Remember, please: The title of this article, "Republicans In Name Only" is just that. It is not "Conservatives In Name Only". What would qualify one person for an article of one name, wouldn't for the other. ;-) Thanks! ----?K/Admin/Talk 09:52, 20 August 2009 (EDT) Wouldn't that mean that those who are not even Republicans in name anymore-- Specter, Jeffords, Chaffee and Weicker-- don't belong in the list? Perhaps a new section called "Former RINOs". ChrisFV 16:06, 5 November 2009 (EST)Hagel sided with anti-war libs on the war in Iraq. Attacked the credibility of the President and his party. He was for amnesty. Obama calls him his friend. He has an earmark record.
Graham was tough on Republic SCOTUS nominee Alito. Graham voted for Democrat SCOTUS Sotomayor. He was for amnesty as well. He is for Cap and Trade. Always talks of fear against his party moving too far right, never talks about the disaster for this country of having far left liberals in charge.--Jpatt 22:26, 5 November 2009 (EST)
Under the John McCain heading, the sentence reads, "Key RINO principles; support for gay rights..." The semicolon should be a colon. -- Jeff W. LauttamusDiscussion 10:24, 9 November 2009 (EST)
No true Republican is employed by communist propaganda station MSNBC. Consistently trashes his fellow Republicans. He stays on the list.--Jpatt 21:38, 28 June 2010 (EDT)
He might be trying to add a bit of reason to MSNBC. Also, being a Republican does not require liking all other Republicans. The important fact is that he consistently votes Republican. He may be a Republican that doesn't like Rush Limbaugh, but that hardly makes him a Republican in name only. He should not be in the list. ChrisGT90 12:12, 29 June 2010 (EDT)There was a TEA discussion about Michigan Republican Rep. Fred Upton, before he became chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Since then, he has come out strong against Democrats on Cap-n-Trade, FCC net neutrality and votes for social conservative causes. I am removing the RINO dishonor. --Jpatt 21:35, 8 April 2011 (EDT)
This page should be limited to politicians. I am going to remove columnists, actors, and lawyers.--Jpatt 23:21, 28 May 2012 (EDT)
I understand that some on this site favor the Governor of Virginia, he's done some good stuff on the life issue, but he crammed through a big-tax transportation bill and expanded Obamacare to his state, betraying his constituents like the other RINOs Christie and Rick Scott. I was going to put McDonnell here, but I want to know if you guys agree with putting him on. Jm920 12:39, 7 March 2013 (EST)
What about the Log Cabin Republicans? Are they RINOs?--JoeyJ 08:03, 23 June 2013 (EDT)
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Belarus
(Difference between revisions)The framework for the Russia-Belarusian Union was set out in the Treaty on the Formation of a Community of Russia and Belarus (1996), the Treaty on Russia-Belarus Union, the Union Charter (1997), and the Treaty of the Formation of a Union State (1999). The integration treaties contain commitments to monetary union, equal rights, single citizenship, and a common foreign and defense policy. They also have established a range of institutions modeled after the EU. After protracted disputes and setbacks, the two countries' customs duties were unified as of March 2001. Belarus has made progress in monetary stabilization in the context of ongoing negotiation with the Russian Central Bank on monetary union. However, Belarus has repeatedly pushed back the date for implementing a monetary union. A dispute with Russia in late 2006 and early 2007 over gas prices and oil import duties raised further doubts about the future of the union, and many of the provisions of the union have yet to be implemented. Most recently, talks in October 2008 focused on plans to move forward with unification of customs rates for the Union State, supposedly to be completed by the end of the year, and the use of the Russian ruble for mutual payments. South Ossetia and Abkhazia have both expressed interest in joining the Union State, and in order for them to do so, their application must first be approved by the Union Parliament, and then the presidents of Belarus and Russia must approve the Parliament’s resolution to accept Abkhazia and South Ossetia.The framework for the Russia-Belarusian Union was set out in the Treaty on the Formation of a Community of Russia and Belarus (1996), the Treaty on Russia-Belarus Union, the Union Charter (1997), and the Treaty of the Formation of a Union State (1999). The integration treaties contain commitments to monetary union, equal rights, single citizenship, and a common foreign and defense policy. They also have established a range of institutions modeled after the EU. After protracted disputes and setbacks, the two countries' customs duties were unified as of March 2001. Belarus has made progress in monetary stabilization in the context of ongoing negotiation with the Russian Central Bank on monetary union. However, Belarus has repeatedly pushed back the date for implementing a monetary union. A dispute with Russia in late 2006 and early 2007 over gas prices and oil import duties raised further doubts about the future of the union, and many of the provisions of the union have yet to be implemented. Most recently, talks in October 2008 focused on plans to move forward with unification of customs rates for the Union State, supposedly to be completed by the end of the year, and the use of the Russian ruble for mutual payments. South Ossetia and Abkhazia have both expressed interest in joining the Union State, and in order for them to do so, their application must first be approved by the Union Parliament, and then the presidents of Belarus and Russia must approve the Parliament’s resolution to accept Abkhazia and South Ossetia.[[Condolleeza Rice]] counted Belarus as a part of the [[Outposts of tyranny]].[[Condoleezza Rice]] counted Belarus as a part of the [[Outposts of tyranny]].
The Republic of Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe and former constituent republic of the USSR. The capital of Belarus is Minsk. Alexander Lukashenko rules his country dictatorial. During a visit in Warsaw, The Republican candidate for the Presidential Election 2012 Mitt Romney said:
Unfortunately, there are parts of the world today where the desire to be free is met with brutal oppression: Just to the east of here, the people of Belarus suffer under the oppressive weight of dictatorship[1] if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); }Belarus is a land-locked country, sharing a common border with the Baltic States of Latvia and Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. The country is generally low-lying, with marshes and thick wooded areas. The Dnieper, Prypyats, and Nyoman rivers are its major waterways.
Area: 207,600 sq. km. (80,100 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than Kansas. Cities: Capital--Minsk. Terrain: Landlocked, low-lying with thick forests, flat marshes and fields. Climate: Cold winters, cool and moist summers, transitional between continental and maritime. Population (July 2009 est.): 9,648,533 (urban 73%; rural 27%). Population decline (2009 est.): -0.378%. Ethnic groups (1999 census): Belarusian (81.2%), Russian (11.4%), Polish (3.9%), Ukrainian (2.4%), Jewish (0.3%), other (0.8%). Religions (2004 est.): Eastern Orthodox 80%, Catholic 14%, Protestant 2%, other (including Autocephalous Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, and Krishna) 4%. Languages: Belarusian and Russian (official). Education: Literacy--99.6%. Health: Infant mortality rate (2009 est.)--6.43/1,000. Life expectancy (2009 est.)--70.63 years (men 64.95 years, women 76.67 years). Work force (4.3 million as of December 31, 2005): Industry—34.7%; agriculture and forestry--14%; construction--7.9%; transportation, communications--7.6%; trade, catering--12.2%; education--10.7%; other--24.3%.The constitution provides for a directly elected president who serves a 5-year term. The bicameral parliament consists of the 64-seat Council of the Republic and the 110-seat House of Representatives. The Council of the Republic is the house of territorial representation. Eight members of the Council are appointed directly by the president of the Republic of Belarus, while local regional councils elect the rest. The deputies to the House of Representatives are elected directly by the voters. The president appoints the prime minister, who is the head of government.
Since his election in July 1994 as the country's first President, Alyaksander Lukashenka has consolidated power steadily in the executive branch through authoritarian means and has dominated all branches of government. He used a non-democratic referendum in November 1996 to amend the 1994 constitution to broaden his powers and illegally extend his term in office. He began to count his 5-year term in 1996, thereby adding 2 years to his first term in office. Based on the unrecognized 1996 constitution, Lukashenka announced that presidential elections were to be held in 2001. In 2004, he engineered a fraudulent referendum that removed term limits on the presidency. Independent exit polling of the referendum showed results far different from those officially announced. In 2006, Lukashenka "won" another term in an undemocratic election. In January 2007, he further consolidated his rule through local elections that failed to meet international standards.
In October 2000, parliamentary elections occurred for the first time since the disputed referendum of 1996. According to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR), these elections failed to meet international democratic standards. International monitors noted sweeping human rights violations and undemocratic practices throughout the election period, including massive vote-counting fraud. These irregularities led the OSCE/ODIHR to find that these elections failed to meet Belarus' OSCE commitments for democratic elections. March 2003 local elections and October 2004 parliamentary elections also failed to meet international standards of freedom and fairness. OSCE/ODIHR observers declared that the parliamentary elections fell far short of international standards, citing abuses in the campaign period and the vote counting.
The March 19, 2006 presidential election marked another low point in the government's treatment of its own citizens. OSCE/ODIHR observers noted that the election failed to meet international standards, was characterized by a disregard for the basic rights of freedom of assembly, association, and expression, and included a highly problematic vote count. Authorities detained many opposition and civic activists during the campaign and used force against demonstrators protesting the fraudulent election. Opposition presidential candidate Alyaksandr Kazulin was beaten and arrested during post-election protests. He was sentenced to a 5-year jail term. The Belarusian authorities released Kazulin on August 16, 2008.
Belarus held parliamentary elections in late September 2008. Despite Belarusian authorities’ public assurances that the elections would be “unprecedentedly” democratic and transparent, the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission determined the elections fell short of OSCE standards. The authorities denied registration for approximately 20% of opposition candidates as well as candidates overall. While candidates were allotted their mandatory campaign airtime on various media outlets, restrictions on this access made it difficult for candidates to adequately present their platforms to the public. OSCE/ODIHR observers noted good access to polling stations during early voting and election day. However, the Belarusian authorities fell short on access for OSCE/ODIHR and other observers to the vote count, a crucial aspect for determining the transparency of the elections. OSCE/ODIHR observers assessed transparency of the vote count to have been bad or very bad in 48% of observed cases. The OSCE recognized minor improvements in the conduct of the elections, but the lack of a transparent vote count made it impossible to determine the validity of the elections. The Department of State issued a statement following OSCE/ODIHR’s preliminary assessment, expressing disappointment with the failure of the Belarusian elections to meet international standards.
President--Alexander Lukashenko Prime Minister--Mikhail Myasnikovich Foreign Minister--Sergei Martynau Ambassador to the U.S.--Mikhail Khvostov Ambassador to the UN--Andrey DapkiunisUnder an arrangement with the former U.S.S.R., Belarus was an original member of the United Nations. It also is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS - a group of 12 former Soviet republics) and its customs union, the Belarusian and Russian Union State, the Eurasian Economic Community, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Partnership for Peace, the North Atlantic Cooperation Council, the Non-Aligned Movement, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank.
Following the recognition of Belarus as an independent state in December 1991 by the European Community, EU-Belarus relations initially experienced a steady progression. The signature of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in 1995 signaled a commitment to political, economic, and trade cooperation. Significant assistance was provided to Belarus within the framework of the TACIS technical assistance program and also through various aid programs and loans. However, progress in EU-Belarus relations stalled in 1996 after serious setbacks in the development of democracy. The EU did not recognize the 1996 constitution that replaced the 1994 constitution. Neither the PCA nor its trade-related elements were implemented, and Belarus was not invited to join the EU's Neighborhood Policy. Belarusian membership in the Council of Europe was not supported, bilateral relations at the ministerial level were suspended, and EU technical assistance programs were frozen. In 1998, relations were further worsened when President Lukashenka evicted several western ambassadors from their homes in the Drozdy area of Minsk. In 2004, the Council of Europe adopted a report written by special rapporteur Christos Pourgourides calling on Belarusian authorities to suspend various high-level officials after conducting a thorough investigation of the cases of several prominent Belarusian political figures who have disappeared and remain unaccounted for. In line with the U.S., the EU spoke strongly against the government's conduct of the 2006 election, noting that additional restrictive measures would be imposed against those officials responsible for abuses. After the election, the U.S. and EU imposed travel restrictions and financial sanctions against those responsible for abuses. The EU also launched a two-year, two million Euro project to support Belarusian access to independent information, which complements U.S. assistance programs. In June 2007, the EU announced the withdrawal of GSP trade preferences for Belarus, following an assessment by the International Labor Organization that Belarus had not acted to ensure the protection of labor rights and freedom of association. After the September 2008 parliamentary elections, the EU issued a statement expressing its concern about the conduct of the elections, which despite some progress did not correspond to the OSCE’s democratic standards. In October 2008, the EU suspended its visa sanctions for six months on numerous Belarusian officials, including President Lukashenka, in response to Belarus’ release of political prisoners in August; this suspension has been extended until December 2009. In May 2009, the EU invited Belarus to take part in the Eastern Partnership Initiative.
Acknowledging the lack of progress in relation to bilateral relations and the internal situation following the position adopted in 1997, the EU adopted a benchmark approach in 1999, whereby relations would be gradually improved upon fulfillment of the four benchmarks set by the OSCE. In 2000, some moderately positive developments toward the implementation of recommendations made by the OSCE Advisory and Monitoring Group (AMG) were observed, but were not sufficient in the realm of access to fair and free elections. The Belarusian authorities, objecting to the OSCE AMG's activities, forced it to shutdown by failing to renew visas or extend accreditation of its professional staff. The Belarusian authorities agreed to a successor OSCE presence after 14 EU member countries and the U.S. imposed visa restrictions on the travel of high-ranking Belarusian officials. The OSCE Office in Minsk formally came into existence on January 1, 2003 with a mandate to "assist the Belarusian authorities in further promoting institution-building, in further consolidating the Rule of Law and in developing relations with civil society, in accordance with OSCE principles and commitments."
Russia is the largest partner for Belarus in the economic and political fields. In terms of trade, over one-third of Belarusian exports go to Russia. Due to the structure of Belarusian industry, Belarus relies heavily on other CIS countries, and Russia in particular, both for export markets and for the supply of raw materials, subsidized energy, and components. The steep increase in the price of natural gas in 2007, as well as higher tariffs on Russian-sourced oil and oil products, has contributed to a crisis in the Belarusian economy, forcing the regime to cut popular subsidies and to borrow from outside sources to finance the budget. Belarus received a $1.5 billion stabilization loan in late 2007 and a $2 billion loan in late 2008 from Russia.
The framework for the Russia-Belarusian Union was set out in the Treaty on the Formation of a Community of Russia and Belarus (1996), the Treaty on Russia-Belarus Union, the Union Charter (1997), and the Treaty of the Formation of a Union State (1999). The integration treaties contain commitments to monetary union, equal rights, single citizenship, and a common foreign and defense policy. They also have established a range of institutions modeled after the EU. After protracted disputes and setbacks, the two countries' customs duties were unified as of March 2001. Belarus has made progress in monetary stabilization in the context of ongoing negotiation with the Russian Central Bank on monetary union. However, Belarus has repeatedly pushed back the date for implementing a monetary union. A dispute with Russia in late 2006 and early 2007 over gas prices and oil import duties raised further doubts about the future of the union, and many of the provisions of the union have yet to be implemented. Most recently, talks in October 2008 focused on plans to move forward with unification of customs rates for the Union State, supposedly to be completed by the end of the year, and the use of the Russian ruble for mutual payments. South Ossetia and Abkhazia have both expressed interest in joining the Union State, and in order for them to do so, their application must first be approved by the Union Parliament, and then the presidents of Belarus and Russia must approve the Parliament’s resolution to accept Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Condoleezza Rice counted Belarus as a part of the Outposts of tyranny.
The United States continues to support Belarus' adherence to arms control agreements and treaties into which it has previously entered, including the Open Skies Treaty, which Belarus ratified in 2001. Cooperation in all such agreements has been exemplary.
Humanitarian aid continues to be the primary engagement between the U.S. military and Belarus. Humanitarian assistance programs have provided a tangible, long-lasting service and have encouraged goodwill toward the U.S. Government and the U.S. military. Humanitarian assistance has two principal elements--the Humanitarian Assistance Program-Excess Property donates non-lethal goods and technical assistance for humanitarian purposes while other assistance focuses on projects such as the refurbishment of medical facilities and the construction of school buildings.
Direct military to military cooperation continues to be minimal. Belarus currently has no International Military Education and Training (IMET) program, and bilateral exercises and cooperation are nonexistent. There is a great desire on the Belarusian side to re-establish such cooperation and contacts, but it has not been possible due to the political situation. The only program that is still functional within this category is the attendance of Belarusian military officers at George C. Marshall Center programs.
Belarus is currently cooperating with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, through the Partnership for Peace Trust Fund, to destroy a total of 700,000 conventional landmines. Belarus also has a stockpile of over 3 million non-conventional anti-personnel mines, which it pledged to destroy by March 2008. However, the bidding process for the project of destroying the mines is still ongoing. In addition, there are numerous World War II-vintage minefields, which are still in place and kill or injure several Belarusians every year.
The Ministry of Defense is experiencing success in the area of military reform. Planned changes include combining the Air and Air Defense Forces, downsizing the force structure about 30% from 83,000 to 60,000, transitioning from a conscript to a contract force, and modernizing the command and control structure by creating a Ground Forces Command between the Ministry of Defense and the units in the field. Implementation of these reforms will take an unspecified amount of time.
There have been numerous reports of Belarusian sales or delivery of weapons or weapons-related technologies to states of concern, including state sponsors of terrorism. In April and September 2004, the United States imposed sanctions on a Belarusian entity, Belvneshpromservice, pursuant to the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 for the transfer to Iran of items on a multilateral export control list, or items having the potential of making a material contribution to weapons of mass destruction (WMD), or cruise or ballistic missile systems.
As part of the former Soviet Union, Belarus had a relatively well-developed industrial base; it retained this industrial base following the breakup of the U.S.S.R. The country also has a broad agricultural base and a high education level. Among the former republics of the Soviet Union, it had one of the highest standards of living. But Belarusians now face the difficult challenge of moving from a state-run economy with a high priority on military production and heavy industry to a civilian, free-market system.
After an initial outburst of capitalist reform from 1991-94, including privatization of state enterprises, creation of institutions of private property, and development of entrepreneurship, Belarus has greatly slowed under Lukashenka, and in many cases, reversed its pace of privatization and other market reforms while emphasizing the need for a "socially oriented market economy." About 80% of all industry remains in state hands, and foreign investment has been hindered by a climate hostile to business. The banks, which had been privatized after independence, were renationalized under Lukashenka. The government has also renationalized companies using the "Golden Share" mechanism, which allows government control in all companies with foreign investment, as well as through other administrative means.
Economic output, which declined for several years, revived in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but the economy has been dependent on heavy discounts in oil and natural gas prices from Russia. Belarus has historically re-exported the oil and oil products at world market prices, using the windfall profits to subsidize state enterprises. In December 2006, Belarus and Russian gas giant Gazprom signed a deal which will eventually end Russia's subsidies of gas for Belarus. Under the deal, Gazprom raised prices for Belarus gas deliveries in 2007 to $100 per 1,000 cubic meters, a significant rise from the subsidized previous price of $46, but still far less than the price paid by EU member states. The price for Russian gas will continue to increase incrementally until 2011, when it will equal the price paid by EU members. However, Belarusian officials stated in late 2008 and early 2009 Belarus’ interest in postponing the rise to EU prices until 2014-2015. Under the 2006 agreement, Gazprom will also gradually acquire a 50% stake in Beltransgaz, the Belarusian gas pipeline firm. In January 2007, Russia followed up with a steep duty on oil deliveries, which caused a significant drop in revenue from exports of oil products and Russian-sourced crude oil. The increase in gas prices and simultaneous moves by Moscow to reduce the profitability of refining Russian oil in Belarus for re-export disrupted plans to upgrade industries ranging from oil refining to cement production.
Peat, the country's most valuable mineral resource, is used for fuel, for fertilizer, and in the chemical industry. Belarus also has deposits of clay, sand, chalk, dolomite, phosphorite, and rock and potassium salt. Forests cover about a third of the land, and lumbering is an important occupation. Potatoes, flax, hemp, sugar beets, rye, oats, and wheat are the chief agricultural products. Dairy and beef cattle, pigs, and chickens are raised. Belarus has only small reserves of petroleum and natural gas, and it imports most of its oil and gas from Russia. The main branches of industry produce tractors and trucks, earthmovers for use in construction and mining, metal-cutting machine tools, agricultural equipment, motorcycles, chemicals, fertilizer, textiles, and consumer goods. The chief trading partners are Russia, Germany, Ukraine, and Poland.
The massive April 26, 1986 nuclear accident at the Chernobyl power plant, across the border in Ukraine, had a devastating effect on Belarus. As a result of the radiation released, agriculture in a large part of the country was destroyed and many villages were abandoned. Resettlement and medical costs were substantial and long-term. Many living in Chernobyl afflicted zones have infrequent access to medical treatment due to remoteness, inadequate equipment, and substantial costs. Although the Belarusian authorities claim otherwise, many radiation monitoring stations, especially in rural areas, are either ill-equipped, poorly staffed, and/or no longer in operation. Resettlement of those in affected areas remains incomplete.
Due to the economic and political climate, little new foreign investment has occurred in recent years. In 2002, two major companies, the Swedish furniture firm Ikea and Russian beer producer Baltika, ended operations in Belarus due to unrealized government commitments or unwelcome interference. Ford Motors did the same in 1999. Economic pressures in 2007 may have led to the unexpected and non-transparent sale of a state telecommunications company to an Austrian firm.
Growth continued to be robust in 2007. Consumer price inflation averaged about 8.3% in 2007, but higher energy import prices are expected to drive up inflation for 2008 and subsequent years. Large wage increases, which were typical in the 1990s and early 2000s, fueled some increased consumption but also made Belarusian firms less competitive. Close to 20% of enterprises and a majority of collective farms currently operate at a loss, a percentage that has remained steady since 2002. Beginning in late 2008, Belarus increasingly felt the effects of the global financial crisis, as exports decreased to other severely impacted economies, notably Russia. In light of the crisis, Belarus secured a $2 billion loan from Russia in November 2008 and a $2.5 billion stand-by arrangement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in January 2009.
Belarus continues to be heavily dependent on Russia, with the potential for greater economic dependency in a long-proposed EU-style union between the two states. Prospects for an eventual union state remain weak, however, largely due to the apparent lack of interest on the part of the leadership of both countries. However, Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan have announced plans to move ahead with the formation of a customs union that they expect to be completed by 2010.
The World Bank announced a new 4-year country assistance strategy for Belarus in December 2007, which focuses on global environment and energy challenges, enhances the competitiveness of the Belarusian economy to assure rising incomes, and protects the welfare of the most vulnerable. As part of the strategy, the World Bank is financing improvements to schools, hospitals, and homes for orphans, the elderly, and the disabled throughout Belarus, with particular emphasis on improving the energy efficiency of those facilities. In 2004, Belarus rejected a World Bank loan to help fight AIDS and tuberculosis. IMF cooperation is currently limited to policy and technical consultations.
GDP (2006 est.): $36.99 billion (2006 IMF estimate). GDP growth rate (2007 est.): 5.5%. Per capita GDP (2006): $3,700. Natural resources: Forest land, peat deposits, potash, small amounts of oil and natural gas. Agriculture: Products--grain, potatoes, vegetables, flax, beef, milk. Industry: Types--machinery and transport equipment, chemical products, fabrics, and consumer goods. Trade (2005): Exports--$16.0 billion (refined petroleum, machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, foodstuffs, metals, and textiles). Major markets--Russia, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Great Britain, Ukraine, and Lithuania. Imports--$16.7 billion (mineral products, machinery and equipment, metals, crude oil and natural gas, chemicals, foodstuffs). Major suppliers--Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Italy, Lithuania. Exchange rate (April 2007): 2,145 BYR (Belarusian rubles)=U.S. $1.Belarus has established ministries of energy, forestry, land reclamation, and water resources, as well as state committees to deal with ecology and safety procedures in the nuclear power industry. The most serious environmental issue in Belarus results from the 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. About 70% of the nuclear fallout from the plant landed on Belarusian territory and about 20% of the land remains contaminated. Government restrictions on residence and use of contaminated land are not strictly enforced, and the government even announced plans in 2004 to increase agricultural production in the contaminated regions. The government receives U.S. assistance in its efforts to deal with the consequences of the radiation. Belarus also faces growing air, land, and water pollution levels from potash mining in the south of the country.
While archeological evidence points to settlement in today's Belarus at least 10,000 years ago, recorded history begins with settlement by Baltic and Slavic tribes in the early centuries A.D. With distinctive features by the ninth century, the emerging Belarusian state was then absorbed by Kievan Rus' in the ninth century. Belarus was later an integral part of what was called Litva, which included today's Belarus as well as today's Lithuania. Belarus was the birthplace of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Belarusian was the state language of the Grand Duchy until 1697, in part owing to the strong flowering of Belarusian culture during the Renaissance through the works of leading Belarusian humanists such as Frantzisk Skaryna. Belarus was the site of the Union of Brest in 1597, which created the Greek Catholic Church, for long the majority church in Belarus until suppressed by the Russian empire, and the birthplace of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, who played a key role in the American Revolution. Occupied by the Russian empire from the end of the 18th century until 1918, Belarus declared its short-lived National Republic on March 25, 1918, only to be forcibly absorbed by the Bolsheviks into what became the Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.). Suffering devastating population losses under Soviet leader Josif Stalin and the German Nazi occupation, including mass executions of 800,000 Jews, Belarus was retaken by the Soviets in 1944. It declared its sovereignty on July 27, 1990, and independence from the Soviet Union on August 25, 1991. It has been run by authoritarian Alyaksander Lukashenka since 1994.
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Essay:Greatest Conservative Songs
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There are many brilliant—and popular—conservative songs. Here is our growing list (click the box next to "Billboard Rank" to list the most popular first):
Songs "Classic" Artist Comments Billboard Rank Category Song that espouses the virtues of, and pride in, living in the United States. Appears in the movie "Rocky IV" and on the film's soundtrack. INight Ranger IThis song advices the drummers sister to remain a virgin till she finds 'mr right' Song against Communism and socialism. A Christian hymn published in 1779. Talks about "Stop living off handouts and favors". Written and performed by a republican. Not very well known, perhaps, but a good patriotic song. The doctrinaire leftist radical with "his fist in the air and his head in the sand" comes in for biting criticism. A patriotic song about missing life in the U.S.A. Pro-American and pro-military. "As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free." Pro-chivalry, pro-romance and pro-marriage: "Someday my name and hers are going to be the same." "Now I've got these chores / and I'm not gonna hurt no-one" -- Hard work is praised and violence is discouraged. A scary song for liberals! In a comedic way, the song praises the small town conservative virtues of the people looked down upon by big city liberals as "Country trash" A patriotic response to the Sept. 11 attacks This sad song was a huge hit in 1968. A father gives his son some sage advice. Used by Bill Clinton as his campaign theme song in 1992, but liberals often try to appeal to conservative themes for elections. Standing up to government in the name of freedom, from the musical Les Miserables Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders "The purpose of a man is to love a woman, and the purpose of a woman is to love a man... It started long ago in the Garden of Eden when Adam said to Eve 'Baby, you're for me.'" Self-explanatory; a rebuke to lazy liberals who want to sit around and wait for government handouts. Wealthy Georgia politician is placed in high office and turns out to be a puppet with no ideas of his own. Released in 1980 when Jimmy Carter was up for re-election. Rejects those who say there is no God, insisting that never was the case American patriotic, classic song. A powerful new song that elaborates on the song title. "Go tell that long tongue liar, go and tell that midnight rider, tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter, tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down" You cannot escape God's gaze, no matter who you are Despite being frighteningly atheistic, the British have enough sense to keep this God-inclusive song as their national anthem. The anthem rightly attributes the success and good fortune of the nation and its monarch to God. The same message as the Prodigal Son: look objectively at our own lives, and realize that "I should have listened to my old man." "It may be the devil or it may be the Lord." UK Number 1 hit, in praise of senior citizens and their values Repeats the slogan of Boys Town, a Christian charity for youngsters founded by Father Edward J. Flanagan in Omaha[2] Its title says it all. The version by The Clash has a particularly good tempo. Patriotism makes a comeback in response to the Iran hostage crisis and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Redemption of sin through faith. Celebrates the American spirit and all the good things about the United States. About the conservative value of keeping an open mind. Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders "Oh where oh where can my baby be; The Lord took her away from me; She's gone to heaven so I got to be good; So I can see my baby when." Very popular in Russia under the Soviets A Christian love in secular form. Israel's right to exist and defend itself. Richie Havens (Covered by Yes) "...I know your cross is heavier With every step Every step But I know a man who'd walk miles for you..." Celebrates the sight of ones beloved - Isaiah 43:4 Anti-drug and anti-hippie; a song about praising the traditional American values in Mid-America. Was written in response to the Vietnam War protests and counter-culture movement. Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions An all-time classic song about the glory of the Lord. to sit down on some big grassy knoll where the sun was shining and hear music..." Tom Johnston of LS This song is about respecting woman and their choices to be equal members in society. A song about how drugs and poor politics are a result of people putting their Bibles down. Also a strongly pro death penalty song. Attacks modern decadence and predicts divine punishment for sin. A religious rock song written in 1969. The American national anthem, as performed by rock band Madison Rising, who put out a challenge to the American public to renew its intimacy with and understanding of the anthem and its patriotic message. [1] Keep moving onward, even in the most difficult of times. Pro-people and pro-staying alive, and this: "we can try to understand/the New York Times' effect on man." Beautiful song of Christian faith. Another conservative song about the Iran hostage crisis. "Fifteen man taken captive in a hostile foreign land/Scorchin' sun beaming down onto miles and miles of sand..." children home, To take them to the new Jerusalem. Reminds humanity that evil is present in the world and needs to be fought. Celebrates Southern country landscape and traditions. George Harrison said, "Taxman was when I first realized that even though we had started earning money, we were actually giving most of it away in taxes." A very strong anti-drug use song by America's most well-known Southern rock band. Tells the story of a former "textbook hippie man" who realizes that he has become everything that he was protesting against. A deeper message here, as Daniels explains. A song about patriotism and standing up for America. An almost word-for-word direct quotation from the Bible, specifically Ecclesiastes, with the addition of the refrain "Turn, Turn, Turn". This pro-life song was a hit single in 1974, but for some reason gets left off the Seals and Crofts greatest hits albums. A powerful song about socialized medicine and rationing ownership, the Lord, and hard work. Also preaches the morals and ethics that are known from small towns. Became an underground country music hit in 1992 after RCA dropped him and took the album out of print due to the political lyrics. Traditional. Covered by Christy Moore Song loosely based on the story of Jesus and the woman at the well. Lyrics about old-fashioned family relationships and traditional attitudes to women. Promotes all children's right to life. Abstinence for rock fans. Also performed by Phil Collins. One of the biggest hits ever, but liberals omit that this song is about Jesus. Written to, and about, the troops headed for Vietnam. Written by Frank Loesser; made famous by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra A patriotic song written and published as sheet music in 1942; Kay Kyser's recording came out in 1943. This rousing tune is about a chaplain (called a "sky pilot" in the song) who is with some men on a warship in the heat of a battle. One of the soldiers asks the chaplain to pray for the men shooting at the enemy aircraft. In response, the chaplain puts down his Bible, mans one of the gun turrets on the ship, and begins firing at the planes himself, and tells the soldiers, "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition, and we'll all stay free!" Beyond the obvious pro-Christian and pro-American messages, it also tells us that sometimes, the Lord calls on us to put down the Bible and pick up our guns to defend the American way. Songs "Rock" Artist Comments Billboard Rank Category No Man Left Behind. "The word we hear is there's one man down and he's alive. They ask for volunteers. I raise my hand high. I'm sure he'd do the same for me. It's three days through the desert heat to save one man's life and I don't even know his name." Describes a relationship with God as being full of commitment and without reservations. Pro-soldier, pro-Iraqi/Afghanistan action. "Flaming oil blackens the sky. I don't know why...their hate is the reason for the Hell that I make." Takes aim at LA, NYC and SF hipsters, the Village Voice, abortion, and "the left-wing band with their heads in the sand". Profane but graphically anti-abortion. A song about the Revolutionary War. About how actions have consequences, mixed with contempt for the devil and Satanists. Refers to the 'over-reaching arm' of the government, and considers whether welfare is a 'handout undeserved'. Also refers to the American ideal of 'pulling yourself up by your bootstraps'. About a woman who engages in liberal values by being impregnated out of wedlock and having an abortion, but immediately regrets doing so. the song, Alexakis promises to be a better father than his own had been. Warnings about totalitarian governments who want to take away your freedom in the name of utopia. Also much of their early 1980s material, which has Christian lyrics. A song about how the left uses race to polarize the country. It is a conservative song that tries to unite the country. Pro-soldier, freedom. "What ever happened to conviction and faith? People trip from side to side; don't know which way or what side to take. Always known the truth. It's really black and white. I've got no fear of judgment when it's time to fight." It is a pro-American, pro-military heavy metal song about the first Gulf War: "Mohammed's no match for the great Uncle Sam." This song is a metaphoric call to energize, motivate and unite the movement that we are all passionate about... the time is now to stand together, united, "AS ONE". A short history lesson put to music regarding our schools and how the Bible was taught there in previous years. A song about death row, although not anti-death penalty. This song highlights "rules" Saul Alinsky wrote about in his progressive-liberal book, 'Rules for Radicals'. Patriotic anthem, known as Hulk Hogan's pre-match song. Tells the story of a future with excessive regulation, where even driving is illegal. Pro-soldier, bravery. "It's time to sack up and let go of your mothers. Take your gun, it's the cross that's carried by your brothers." "You can't get something for nothing, you can't have freedom for free." Profane. Criticizes the glorification of violence by the mainstream media. Warnings about totalitarian governments who want to take away your freedom in the name of utopia. Also much of their early 1980s material, which has Christian lyrics. Defends the right of businessmen to choose their customers: "we don't serve strangers in blue suede shoes." Lyrics describe anti-feminist attitude "My body tells me no / But I won't quit / Cause I want more" — Powerful chorus describes how the singer defies his body's physical desire to stop working and continue working hard because he wants to reap the rewards he has earned from his hard work. It describes conservative traits (persevering with hard work) and capitalistic ideals (wanting the rewards you worked for; working past your limit because you have proper incentive). Songs "Spiritual" Artist Comments Billboard Rank Category A Christmas song by a Christian band. The Infidel (Gregory Van Leer Jr.) with an opening from Michael Savage About a rich man trying to enjoy the simple things in life because the nanny-state has nearly bankrupted him. A song chastising people for accepting the mainstream medias version of events and not paying attention. A song about a marriage falling apart because the couple has no children to hold the family together. A song that declares that God loves America most of all. Shows the hardship of divorce, liberal values, and the possible future of the families of our service men who could be forced to serve in Libya. While containing bad language it endorses the US as a super-power. Comedy single, but it's also a very popular song about overcoming Satan and alludes to many other Christian themes such as heaven and hell. Being torn between the anguish of losing a lost one and the joy of knowing you will one day reunite them with in heaven world doesn't owe you a thing," "Please Mr.Bossman I need this job more than you can know" - an excellent paean to the plights of unemployment Toots does a great job at making the clips entertaining as well as informative. Song about prayer and how it is a necessary part of everyday life. A song that melodically lists liberal activists. A song about the Constitution and how the current administration has been abusing the beloved document we are trying to live by. Liberal indoctrination runs rampant in our schools. Song expresses the desire to stick to a non-partisan curriculum. This song is about keeping the faith, in people and in our religion. Hashem for mercy and He'll throw you a rope." shelter/Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs" Organized labor is harmful to the welfare of workers, who turn to prayer. Celebrating the Bush Administration's success and policies. Anti-Global Warming hoax song. There's nothing wrong with free enterprise. Love overcomes infidelity "When I said that I love you I meant That I love you forever." A response to hippie culture. Defends Southerners from stereotyped attacks by liberal, Canadian rocker Neil Young. "Well, I hope Neil Young will remember/A Southern |man don't need him around anyhow." Celebrates the command: "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord." -Ephesians 5:22 The joy and significance of childbirth. The work ethic and promoting self-employment. The importance of traditional families and responsible fatherhood. Shows the regret involved in abortion. About being thankful for the gift of life. The singer turns to God for advice and assurance. thirty (Hot Modern Rock Tracks A gospel-themed hit from the American Idol winner. Talks about how her parents stooped to liberal values and got divorced, and how she doesn't want that to happen with the guy she meets, dates, and marries. Talks about not backing down from a fight. Can be compared to not losing the Iraq War. Working hard and giving thanks. A song sharply critical of Liberal president Barack Obama and his policies. Also criticises those that blindly follow him due to his race: 'It's the substance within, not the colour of your skin' Creationist/Biblical lyrics: "And I have to speculate that God himself did make us into corresponding shapes like puzzle pieces from the clay." A song which mocks big government: " We don't care about no Government warning/'Bout their promotion of the simple life/And the dams they're building" A song acknowledging the fact that sometimes corporal punishment is necessary in order to discipline children. A song describing homosexuality exactly as it is - a loveless lifestyle in which one fellow beings are no more than mere sexual objects.[4]
Please add your best conservative picks.
The top five in a poll of the greatest songs in the 20th century, according to the Recording Industry Association of America and the NEA:
Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) White Christmas (Bing Crosby) Respect (Aretha Franklin) American Pie (Don McLean)Also questionable:
Hammer to Fall (Queen) - talks about being hopeful for the Soviet Union falling Rocky Raccoon (Beatles) - has multiple references to Gideon's Bible Been to Hell (Hollywood Undead)-Despite the large amount of swearing, it talks about the destructive nature of Hollywood, including how Hollywood and the quest for fame can cause someone to lose their faith. It also criticizes Hollywood values. Only the Good Die Young (Billy Joel)-a boy tries to convince a Catholic girl to have sex with him rather than practice abstinence. Although it contains a lot of anti-religious dialogue (from the boy's perspective), in the end the girl holds true to her values, and nothing happens between them. Still the One by Orleans - a very good song about marital fidelity. However, one of the singers, John Hall, later became a Democratic Congressman from New York and sued Republican presidential candidate John McCain over the use of the song in his campaign. ? http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=15568? http://www.boystown.org/about/father-edward-|j-|flanagan? http://dancemusic.about.com/od/artistshomepages/a/ScisSisIntBD.htm? An English translation of its lyrics can be seen here.
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