My Political Ideology (Summary)

My political ideology follows the path of Traditional Conservative. As a Traditional Conservative, I believe in preserving our rich cultural heritage passed down by our founding fathers, a heritage based on liberty, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness, certain inalienable rights. I believe that as a Traditional Conservative the good morals of society must be upheld, and it begins with a strong family foundation, self-discipline, and civility. I also believe that our religious tradition must be respected and honored, never as a guise to separate or divide, but to remind us of the principles of what our constitution was based on. As a Traditional Conservative, I believe government should not over-meddle in people’s personal lives but provide policies and opportunities that enhance and lead to economic enhancement, social growth, fiscal growth, a robust economy, strong and secure defense strategy, social welfare, a global leader in espousing and developing freedom through foreign relations. Government can do these by providing tax incentives, education empowerment through vouchers, faith-based initiative programs, strong monetary and fiscal policies, fair and responsible foreign trade negotiations, actively encouraging good governance and democracy around the world, and promoting economic development around the world, as well as others.

I believe the best opportunity for failing schools to improve and for underprivileged children to be empowered is to give them access to the best education, both schools and the children are challenged, schools change and adapt to be better, and the children get an opportunity to a good education. The government needs to invest and manage Social Security funds, and Social Security will go bankrupt in a few years. I believe empowering people to invest their money gives them confidence in ensuring it is being invested properly.

Published October 21st, 2008