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Thomas A. Hendricks: A Democrat Through And Through
23May By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

Thomas A. Hendricks: A Democrat Through And Through

A lifelong Democrat, Thomas A. Hendricks was the definition of a party man, voting the party line time and time, even if modern Democrats would be appalled at his voting record. Indeed, his rise to power during the Reconstruction Era saw this Southern Democrat oppose all attempts to heal the rift created by slavery, including supporting Andrew Johnson after his impeachment and voting against the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth Amendments. And this didn't with his election as Vice President, if anything, it only strengthened his resolve and gave him more power to execute his agenda. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life A Start in Politics Senator Governor VP Candidate Vice Presidency Death & Legacy
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15 Most Conservative Cities in The United States!
14Feb By Matthew BootenNo Comments
Analysis

15 Most Conservative Cities in The United States!

An old political adage goes that cities are more liberal whilst rural areas are more conservative. But as with most things in life, there are exceptions to this. Some cities are more conservative than liberal. So what are the most conservative cities in the United States? Though each city has conservatives in it, we have based the following list on a myriad of factors including tax rates, local government policies and voting records in both local and general elections. In no particular order, the most conservative cities in the US are... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Enid, Oklahoma 14. Burleson, Texas 13. Alabaster, Alabama 12. Plano, Texas 11. Wichita, Kansas 10. San Antonio, Texas 9. Bristol, Tennessee 8. Tyler, Tex...
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15 Most Liberal Cities in The United States
24Jan By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
Analysis

15 Most Liberal Cities in The United States

Due to a variety of factors, cities as a whole tend to be more liberal than conservative politically. And whilst each city has its own pockets of conservatives, some cities are more liberal on average than others. So, what are the most liberal cities in the US? To make this list as fair as possible (and because "liberal" can mean a number of different things) we are basing our criteria on a mixture of past voting records, the views of the politicians representing the cities in national politics and the city's reputation... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Las Vegas 14. Pittsburgh 13. Albuquerque 12. Boston 11. New York City 10. Tampa 9. Denver 8. Chicago 7. Seattle 6. Detroit 5. San Francisco 4. Philadelphia 3...
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Why Lord Randolph Churchill Was More Important Than His Son!
29Nov By Catalina CarrionNo Comments
History

Why Lord Randolph Churchill Was More Important Than His Son!

Often overshadowed by his more famous son, Lord Randolph Churchill was every bit the skilled orator and politician his son, Winston, would be remembered for being. Indeed, had history played out slightly differently, he could've even been Prime Minister! Yet his disloyalty to Lord Salisbury in the Commons during the latter's second term seemed to end his promising career before it ever really began, though inadvertently paved the way for his son to become Prime Minister himself... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Randolph Henry Spencer-Churchill was born on the 13th of February 1849 at 3 Wilton Terrace in the affluent Central London district of Belgravia, as the third son of John Spencer-Churchill, Marquess of Blandford and his wife, L...
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What is Liberal Conservatism? Is it Liberal or Conservative?
4Jan By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
Explainer

What is Liberal Conservatism? Is it Liberal or Conservative?

Liberal conservatism is that political ideology that often gets forgotten. To many conservatives, they're too liberal, whilst to many liberals, they're far too conservative. As such, these people often influence the outcome of elections. Despite this fact, the two main candidates- the one from the liberal party and the one from the conservative party, often forget to campaign for their votes. If anything, it's more an accident than deliberate! So, who exactly are liberal conservatives and what exactly do they believe? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What is Liberal Conservatism? Liberal conservatism is a rather liberal type of conservatism, or a rather conservative type of liberalism. It was initially developed in Europe during the Enligh...
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What is a Fiscal Conservative? Fiscal Conservatism Explained
26Oct By Simon BlaugNo Comments
Explainer

What is a Fiscal Conservative? Fiscal Conservatism Explained

In recent years, fiscal conservatism has been demonized by the press, mostly for "aiding in the rise of corporatocracies". However, what exactly is a fiscal conservative? And how do their views differ from other types of conservatives? Last week, we covered the concept of social conservatism, which has similarly become demonized in recent years. This got me thinking, how do the two forms differ from one another? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What is Fiscal Conservatism? Fiscal conservatism is a form of conservatism that focuses primarily on the government's role in the economy. Most commonly, this is to do with how much government intervention there should be in the market. Whilst many fiscal conservatives may also hold socially conserva...
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11 Conservative Principles You Need to be Aware of
12Oct By Matthew BootenNo Comments
Analysis

11 Conservative Principles You Need to be Aware of

In recent years, the term "conservative" has been distorted to say the least, both by the left and the right. This got me thinking, what are the conservative principles that most conservatives believe? Naturally, not all conservatives will agree with 100% of these "standard" conservative principles. After all, that's why there are different types of conservatives. However, most conservatives hold these views! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Small Government and Taxes Small government is perhaps one of the most famous conservative principles. Alongside this, most conservatives also believe in incredibly low taxes as well. Generally, conservatives agree that there should be an emphasis on local government over the central government. They tend...
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The Rise of Black Conservatives
21Sep By Simon BlaugNo Comments
Analysis

The Rise of Black Conservatives

Traditionally speaking, African American voters have tended to be more liberal. However, recent years have seen a rise in black conservatives- a small sect within the African-American community who identify as Republicans. Due to this, they have been featured quite prominently in the media. Often, the left has vilified them, where the right has applauded them. Many of these conservatives are also quite active on things like social media. Before you read this article, please note something: I am not a racist (I want to state that, because undoubtedly, at least one person will call me it), this article is for education purposes only, it is not a manifesto being for or against black conservatives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); History Desp...
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Are Conservatives Racist?
8Jun By Regina SamuelsNo Comments
Opinion

Are Conservatives Racist?

With the recent death of George Floyd and President Trump's rebuttal of the subsequent protests has led many to claim that Trump and conservatives in general are racist. So are conservatives racist? As always many of these conservatives have defended themselves, claiming that they are not racist. This has further led them to being called racist. Today we will truly find out whether or not they are racist. Many have even claimed that this will jeopardize President Trump's re-election and that Joe Biden will win a landslide because of it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What is Racism? "Racism" is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. Almost everything can be seen as racist in some context or another by one group of people or anot...
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Can you be a socialist conservative?
1Jun By Matthew BootenNo Comments
Opinion

Can you be a socialist conservative?

Klemens von Metternich was a conservative socialist. A main tenant of conservatism is being anti-socialist. However, some socialist are also conservatives. This made me wonder can you be a socialist conservative? And if such conservative socialists are conservatives, what are their views and how do they differ from other types of conservatism? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Difference Between Socialist Conservatives and Right-Wing Socialists Although there are subtle differences, there are two main strands of conservative socialism. Socialist Conservatives Socialist conservatives are sometimes called conservative socialists. The term "socialist conservative" was used by Karl Marx himself. Not to describe himself or other socialists but a...
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