Staff Reports
In the topsy-turvy world of U.S. politics, Republicans often find themselves in a curious showdown, battling an opponent that seems almost alien in its beliefs. Yes, dear readers, the funhouse mirror reflection of conservatism is here: the so-called party of progress, often averse to traditional values. Approximately 34% of Democrats report being religiously unaffiliated, and well, isn’t that just dandy? It seems the fundamental lines of the Declaration of Independence don’t play well in their not-so-God-loving circles.
Our beloved Constitution does not mention a Creator; it’s the Declaration of Independence that states all men are endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights. But to believe in this requires one teeny tiny thing: belief in said Creator. Without it, the whole founding of America crumbles like yesterday’s biscuit. Thus, the gap between those who cherish America’s historical roots and those who seem to want to dig them up becomes crystal-clear.
So, what exactly is the alternative ethos here? The script of Marxism looms like a shadow: no God, no church, no private anything. Government takes the reigns as the divine entity, rendering the pesky idea of personal freedom irrelevant. A world where the state is the almighty entity is on the docket for some, and here’s the kicker—it’s not a new proposition. This has been the droning conflict through eons: those who see a divine sovereignty against those who might as well be genuflecting at the altar of Big Government.
In this mixed-up tale, life’s value is tossed around like a football at a tailgate party. The very essence of existence is the foundational right conservatives champion. It paints a vivid picture of who stands in the light and who lingers in the shade of doubt. The GOP prides itself on being the party of life, of affirming the future. Conversely, the proposals from those other folks often suggest a different agenda entirely—a road towards chaos where the sanctity of life takes a backseat to the lust for control.
Let’s face it, is there anything less entertainingly ironic than a socialist celebrating communism while living it up in capitalist comfort? Yet here we stand, witnessing just such a spectacle. With some conveniently glamorizing the Soviet Union days as if they’re just outmoded fashion, clearly, understanding history isn’t the agenda. In this narrative, the Republicans, with their belief in God and America’s sacred beginning, find themselves as the unsung heroes, standing firm in a climatic contest of conviction versus chaos, divine versus the anti-divine, as old as time itself.
