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America's real party system-Part 1

[Every now and then something I read produces a critical reaction that impels me to focus on the background historical and other assumptions that I take for granted  in my thinking.  This article is the first in a series that developed as I took note of my reaction to a piece about the significance and possible future of the Tea Party movement.  Labor Day has traditionally marked the formal kick-off of the "campaign season" in American politics.  It seems an appropriate day to publishing a series that aims to help readers think through the political reality veiled by the appearance of the so-called two-party system. ] Not long ago I read an article signed J. R. Dunn that offered a plausible history of the relationship between conservatives and the GOP.  It portrays a party in which the “liberal” tail has usually been  wagging the  “conservative dog”, the exception being the era ...

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America's real party system- Part 3

If, during eras of elite ascendancy, the two most visible parties are tools of elite manipulation, then there is at all times a third party involved in all our political activities.  It is the populist party, normally divided against itself by successful elite manipulation.  In terms of its potential, it is always the majority party.  The notion that “third parties fail” is therefore less an observation of fact than a statement of elite intention. In the past, some pervasive material or moral passion occasionally roused this third party to unify under its own leadership .  In our current circumstances the unifying impulse comes in reaction against the elite itself.  There is a widespread sense that the nation suffers from a general failure of elite leadership (in particular, the failure of both elite manipulated parties),  a failure connected with the elite's cynical, purely self-aggrandizing ambition.  The Obama faction's open contempt for ...

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America's real party system-Part 2

In the years that followed the Lincoln era, the United States faced a new organizational imperative.  As in the post-Jackson era, it involved continental expansion.  But in addition to this there were  the material challenges of accommodating new technology’s rapid transformation of economic life, and the moral challenge of reconstituting the nation’s unity despite the persistent post-traumatic stresses still reverberating from the Civil War. These challenges allowed the elite to regain a leadership position, this time co-opting the populist moral passion of the Lincoln era with ideas of national destiny and administrative reform. The result was  an era of unprecedented elite ascendancy marked off by the two Roosevelts, the Republican, Teddy and the Democrat, FDR.  Their familiar nicknames represent the complete submergence of elite ascendancy in the streams of populist passion.  They signify the virtually complete success of the elite divisional strategy. The two Roosevelts aptly represent this success.  Their family relationship ...

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Is Lakin’s court-martial an American ‘Dreyfus affair’?

I doubt that most people would be shocked to learn that sometimes the influence of power can interfere with and even derail the course of justice in our legal system.  Behind the scenes, a phone call from a powerful politician, or a corporate mogul often affects the actions or judgments of people whose personal ambitions they are in a position to help or hinder.  Usually though, people giving heed to such considerations have enough sense to cloak what they do with words or actions that give their corruption at least the appearance of probity.  Maybe its the tribute that vice renders to virtue.  Maybe its nothing more than self-serving prudence (the mask of honesty that facilitates corruption.) However, when court officers conclude that such hypocrisy is no longer worth the effort, things are pretty far gone.  The video featured with this post  focuses on the recent decision by Col. Denise R. ...

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Planned Parenthood’s moral insanity

Daily Brief #13 The video featured on this page is a news report out of Texas about a pro-life billboard campaign just launched there by the Radiance Foundation and the Life Education Resource Network (L.E.A.R.N.).  It’s an effort to focus attention on the disproportionate number of nascent blacks being murdered in Texas under the rubric of abortion rights. What especially provoked my interest was criticism of the project from a Planned Parenthood spokeswoman quoted in the report.  “This is about trying to interfere with women making private personal decisions and unfortunately and really shockingly, this group has decided to use racism as a wedge issue,” Rochelle Tafolla said. “We think that  is just reprehensible…” So its reprehensible to focus an individual’s attention on the impact her individual action has on her community.  Could there be a more perfect illustration of Planned Parenthood’s moral insanity? In many U.S. communities today local laws encourage or even ...

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Was Jesus a leader?

Daily Brief #12 “Asked who would be considered conservative Christian leaders today- with Graham in his 90s and the recent death of Jerry Falwell – Land said that “leaders are leaders because people follow them.”  So says Richard Land. Every year as we approach the commemoration of Christ’s passion, crucifixion and resurrection the people Jesus has saved recall his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. And the most part of the multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the way.  And the multitudes that went before him, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.” Judging by the multitudes that followed him, and the words of Richard Land, in this grand triumphal entry, Jesus was a leader. But after he drove the money lenders from the Temple, confounded the ...

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A Meditation on Glenn Beck’s Divine Mission

[I have been in prayerful thought about the events taking place this weekend under Glenn Beck’s auspices.  He portrays them as the beginning of a Great Revival of faith in America.  People I know and think well of are involved.  Yet I find I cannot ignore the check in my spirit that prevents me from accepting that the events or their sponsor are what he professes them to be.  This posting is an effort to lay out the elements that contribute to my misgivings, insofar as they are susceptible to articulation.  Herein I attempt to share a train of thought and the destination toward which  it points.   Is it the right one? With God’s help, time may tell.] Glenn Beck: “I mean, the one part of culture that I am doing a lot of is faith.  But general faith.  We have got to get back to our churches, our synagogues, our mosques, ...

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Welcome to Loyal to Liberty-Beta

February 10, 2010 · 11 comments

This is the still-in-progress redesign of the Alan Keyes is Loyal to Liberty blog site.  A special welcome to LTL readers who have accepted the invitation to check out this renovation.  I’d welcome your comments and ideas.  Your participation will also give me a chance to see how the interactive features  do on this new (to me) platform.  Thanks for visiting.

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Angelopeter February 23, 2010 at 10:26 pm

God bless you Dr. Keyes !!!

Ya, this site is much cleaner, easy to use. Keep on fighting the good fight!

I love the clips from the Iowa debate ! I’m sure most of your readers saw your debates with the Obamanation in Illinois. The look on Obama’s face is priceless when you explain what true marriage is, lol!

Kyrie eleison

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Dawg em February 22, 2010 at 9:32 pm

DON’T CHANGE THE COLORS! (Sorry about the caps) I’m a Browns fan and love brown and orange. On a personal preference note, I did like the posts in order from top to bottom on the previous site so as to follow the thoughts and responses. No big deal. It really is a horse apiece.

One other thing. When I take a break at work and login I’m denied access to any articles because of my employers’ pop up ad blocker. I guess that means I should work harder so I can go home earlier to come here for a visit ;~).

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bernard bearh February 15, 2010 at 11:16 am

I still ware my ’96 button that wants Alan Keyes for President !!!

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Ilíon February 14, 2010 at 8:06 pm

Whatever you do, don’t go to a black (or any other dark color) background. No matter what color text you use, it will be difficult to read.

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S.Parr February 13, 2010 at 12:07 am

Dr. Keyes,
A great idea, this site! I, also, would suggest the aforementioned background change to black (possibly in the style and font of “Masters of the Dream?). Also, I was first inspired by you via a collection of videos organized by topic called: Alan Keyes: On The Issues,” or the like. I think a great addition to the site would be a quick summation, either in video or written format, of your views on various broad issues (tax policy, national defense, states’ rights, etc.) to help site visitors get acquainted with the host. Not only would this allow for a “One Stop Alan Keyes Extravaganza” catering to all your Keyes needs, but it would also allow for ease of site visitor’s reference when some clarification may be needed on a particular blog post of yours (this might also save some of your time, in the end), i.e. “… for a better explanation of my views on this subject, see ‘Gun Control’ under ‘Views’ heading,” or the like.
Looking forward to the site!
-SP

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John Adams February 12, 2010 at 11:24 pm

Dr. Keyes:

Love the site. Any updates of making it as you want it from brothers like Larry Walker, I am sure are appreciated. Looks good on my end. The threads and user friendly choices are good.

For the voice of reason, for you, with you, and up lifting freedom and liberty in all ways!

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Larry Walker February 12, 2010 at 12:19 am

Hello Dr. Keyes,

If I may, I will offer the same advise that was offered to me. That is to lose the background color and just go to black and white. It will make for easier reading and make the pictures, videos and graphics pop out more. Also the width of the screen should be set to automatically adjust to the width of the viewers screen. From my current laptop view, I have to scroll right to see the whole page which is a bit of a negative.

I had a green background before going to white and have had no complaints since, at least none with the format of the page.

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Rabbi DF Eukel February 11, 2010 at 7:27 pm

Dr. Keyes, I am always encouraged when others 60+, like me, intentionally work in 21st century challenges of technology. Your beta is providing ideas for growing additional segments on my own web site. I expect to be a regular visitor. You have been inspiring me and my now voting-age son for over a decade! GOD’s Blessings to you, sir. Look forward to having you on once again on Ramble & Rumble with Rabbi, The Venue for Vision & Values In Our Communities. Love & Prayers, Rabbi DF Eukell

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Dawgem February 11, 2010 at 9:46 am

I’ll come back when I have more time. Looks good so far.

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Helen Valois, MI February 11, 2010 at 2:07 am

I’m thrilled to see that there will be a way to search through Dr. Keyes’ writings by topic!

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Andy Sochor February 11, 2010 at 12:00 am

Dr. Keyes, I love the new site. Looks really good so far. The redesign makes for much easier reading.

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