Taxation and Social Responsibility
Ah, my first contribution to the Conservative Reader. I hope my effort is worthy of this site. I hope I can remember my training from last night. I hope I don’t come off sounding like a fool, or worse yet, like a pompas ass, but then again, how would anyone...JPMorgan To Sweeten The Honey Pot
This morning brought news of a refinement of the JPMorgan/Bear Stearns deal. Evidently, Bear Stearns stockholders aren’t happy about the $2/share deal, and want something better. Wouldn’t we all. What will be interesting is whether the Fed accepts the deal...The Conservative Reader Featured At Schmap
You may have noticed a widget in the sidebar that shows how the delegate counts for each candidate are going state-by-state. It’s a widget from Schmap!!, a site that provides a number of really cool map-based tools for web sites. This week, they’ve...Happy Easter
We at The Conservative Reader wish you a very Happy Easter! We hope you are able to spend time today with your families and friends, and celebrate what Jesus Christ did by dying on the Cross and rising from the Grave. His death paid the penalty for all of our sin. ...Why We Need The Two-Party System
My dad hates labels. We’ve had this conversation numerous times in the past regarding how bad it is to put a label on yourself or others as if that label defines who you are. I understand where he’s coming from in many respects, and yet I also maintain a...The Decline of Unions
It’s time to say goodbye to unions. Their time has come and gone. The real original value of unions have long since been replaced by state and federal laws that drive a significant amount of basic workers rights, and the labor market itself now drives a majority...What Is America Doing Right?
This morning was the annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast. I was invited by a friend of mine this year, and having never attended before I was interested in seeing what really transpired there. It turned out to be a good opportunity to reconnect with a few people, wonderful...5 Years in Iraq… We Thank Our Troops
As Sister Toldjah so eloquently put it, we thank the members of our armed services, their families, and their employers. We can never show you the appreciation you truly deserve, and we can never make up for the cost in your personal sacrifice, the sacrifice your...The Second Amendment is All About Self-defense
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. – 2nd Amendment, US Constitution As you may already know, the Supreme Court heard arguments today regarding the case...Stay in Touch
