Preferring traditional order is a conservative trait, While liberal views new ideas await. The extreme rednecks state, “We’ve always done it this way; There is no need for change.” The liberal response, “To not conceive or desire a better mousetrap Is unnatural and strange.” As an individual, I do a balancing act Looking to improve Yet staying on track.
A community of individuals now compounds those views, And cultural difference furthermore skews The many balances that now abound. Ethnocentricity too may found In individuals pontificating to others in a nation Complex issue views that affect many With what sociologists call “The power of the situation”!! In waves of political sensation, They seem to reasonably call for new legislation. But beware of too hasty a decision!! What seems right at the time Due to momentum and chime Ushers in socialism!! For new law after new law in hasty accumulation Leaves band-aid upon band-aid In poorly thought frustration, And instead of a solution’s well organized plan, We find we’ve just been chasing our tails again!! In the United States of America, To have resolution we are so blessed In its masterfully crafted United States of America Constitution, In which our founding fathers so eloquently addressed The positions of philosophy and conviction Applying to individuals’ situations – whatever the mess!! So, who is conservative in today’s political scene? One who closely aligns with and supports our US Constitution for sure, One who defends our individual rights that our US Constitution secures, And one that conserves our nation’s resources with respect And uses them sustainably where possible Rather than exploit for a few With (to spite the rest of us) the view: LET GREED PREVAIL WHAT THE HECK!! And finally to round off my top four, The national debt a true conservative cannot ignore!! An investment is fine and well recommended Especially to boom our economy, But continual escalating debt Cannot forever be Lest our children be sold into slavery!! And now to our beloved Commander and Chief: I’ve criticized many of his first year approaches, manner, and means More than what he tried to get done, And now my beefs have subsided somewhat it seems Now that I’m seeing a more presidential presence than in year one!! A great State of the Union Address and CPAC superb nobody denied!! And with the NRA, as a conservative, we’re both on his side!!