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Former Bush/Rumsfeld speechwriter Matt Latimer on communicating conservatism
Matt Latimer discusses communications strategies for advancing conservatism with me on today’s episode.
He agrees with my philosophy of aggressively advancing conservatism. Now is not the time to be timid or obsessing over avoiding a sound bite.
Matt also shares my belief that many current Republican operatives and consultants present one of the greatest obstacles to getting [...]
Reminder: Matt Latimer joins me for today’s podcast to discuss ways to more effectively communicate conservatism
Former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld will join me on today’s podcast to offer is some strategies on how to more effectively communicate and advance conservatism.
Today’s podcast might be uploaded a little later than usual. However, it should be posted by the evening on the east coast.
iolo technologies, maker of System Mechanic, joins The Conservative Beacon as advertiser
I am very excited to announce a new advertiser on The Conservative Beacon, iolo technologies. If you’re unfamiliar with the company, I’m sure you’ve heard of and perhaps use their product, System Mechanic.
System Mechanic is really five or six software programs rolled into one:
PC optimizer (for speed and efficiency)
anti-virus (for safety while browsing the Internet)
firewall [...]
The Conservative Beacon’s new look
Welcome to your improved Internet home for independent, conservative commentary: The Conservative Beacon, redesigned.
This redesign has been an idea of mine for almost two years but only recently became possible with the help of several people. Let’s start with our new mascot logo (who doesn’t have a name yet) who was designed by conservative cartoonists [...]
Homeowner’s association doesn’t want WWII veteran to have flagpole
Let me be very clear from the beginning: I hate homeowner’s associations–hate them. They are a small, local form of communism. Two types of people support and/or run them: liberals and hypocritical, snobby Republicans who, in every other facet of their lives, advocate individual freedom and liberty, yet they approve of homeowner’s associations because they [...]
Back from a little Thanksgiving break
I hope all of you had a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! I am very thankful to all of you. The number of you reading this blog continues to grow. I can’t thank you all enough for your readership, support, and monetary contributions.
I’m back from a little Thanksgiving break but my posting schedule will likely be [...]
Chairman Obama Anxious to Significantly Cut Nuclear Aresenal
By Josh Price
Chairman Obama’s systematic weakening of America’s defense capabilities is in full swing.
First he placated Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Medvedev and Russia by reversing course on America’s planned missile shield installations in the Czech Republic and Poland. Now he’s desperate to significantly reduce America’s nuclear arsenal.
Barack Obama has demanded the Pentagon conduct a radical review [...]
Laura Ingraham: The Lioness of Talk Radio
On liberal elites: Terrorists, and their facilitators and friends, aren’t jealous at all. Like our own self-hating elites, they genuinely detest democracy and the principles enshrined in the Constitution.
–Laura Ingraham, “Shut Up and Sing,” p. 73
I have been with conservative intellectual Laura Ingraham ever since 2001, when the maiden voyage of “The Laura Ingraham Show” [...]
Chairman Obama Scraps Missile Defense Shield, Continues to Weaken America
By Josh Price
This story speaks for itself:
The Obama administration will scrap the controversial missile defense shield program in Eastern Europe, a senior administration official confirmed to CNN Thursday.
Vice President Joe Biden earlier refused to confirm to CNN that the George W. Bush-era plan was being shelved.
But he did explain the logic of doing so, saying [...]
First Bushes Cozy Up to Clinton, Now to Obama
By Josh Price
Can anyone explain to me why the Bushes insist on befriending liberal and socialist Democrats? First Bush 41 cozies up to Bill Clinton now he’s extending invitations to Chairman Obama to speak to one of his organizations.
President Obama will hold a presidential forum on community service at Texas A&M University in the George [...]