Top 5 Conservative Writers.

It's the dog days of Summer in Upstate New York, as temperatures are expected to reach about 95 degrees Fahrenheit this afternoon. Meaning the AC will be on all day long, all outside dealings are off the table, and that I, your humble blogger, will have time to compile "Top 5" lists.

Top 5 Conservative Writers - It's just a simple fact: printed media will never die, and it never should. Thus, in order to commemorate the 300 years of printing press success in America, we must undoubtedly honor those who are still using the oldest form of media for new ideas.

5. - Ben Stein, The American Spectator.
4. - John Fund, The Wall Street Journal.
3. - John Lott, Author of More Guns, Less Crime.
2. - Mark Steyn, Author of America Alone.
1. - Charles Krauthammer, The Washington Post.

Each the above mentioned have contributed to the cause of Conservatism and the good of mankind: whether it be Stein's economic know-how, Fund's voter fraud exclusives, Lott's gun facts, Steyn's demographic nightmare, or Krauthammer's general brilliance. I could have included others, such as Glenn Beck, but I was compiling a Top 5 Conservative Writers list.

What say you?

P.S. - I know that I probably should have included Michelle Malkin in the list, but it's bad enough she beats the above mentioned fellas on looks, especially Mark Steyn with his evil, Canucky beard (I have a similar, less defined one growing), I just couldn't let her beat them on books too.

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Freedom to Criticize.

When I hear the terms "political correctness", "safe speech", and "restricted speech" - my blood crawls with discomfort and I am overwhelmed with urges to launch into an "obscenity speech" to anyone that will listen. All of the above mentioned terms are in violation of Freedom of Speech, but I'm also detecting trends that are in violation of Freedom to Criticize.

Freedom to Criticize? Some might ask when reading this article. It's rather simple: Most people, whether they be in America or Europe, believe in Freedom of Speech, but they have a problem with the Freedom to Criticize; such as citizens who protest out of control spending, experts and activists who protest Islamists, and so on.

And even more people have a problem with the Freedom to Criticize Religion (or should I say the Islamic Religion). As an opinionated Christian, I dislike several Christian denominations, I dislike several "Cultish Christian Religions", and I'm opposed to any Religion that is not of my Christian or of the Jewish faith (Islam, Hindu, etc. etc.).

I have the Freedom to Criticize those Religions and denominations of which I'm opposed to, such as the supposed "religion of peace", Islam, or even the Catholic denomination. But at the exact same time, those who disagree with my religious preference (Born Again, non-denominational) have a right, or should I say a Freedom, to criticize my beliefs as well.

However, the Freedom to Criticize is being prohibited across the entire Western World: Pastors cannot criticize homosexuals or read the Bible in several Nations, individuals such as Ms.Geller of Atlas Shrugs are attacked for standing against Radical Jihad, and writers - like Mark Steyn, are brought before sham "speech tribunals" for exposing Islam as an oppressive religion.

There's a bigger Fight than socialism at hand; there's a fight for our most cherished Freedoms, and we must fight like hell before the Freedom to Criticize is lost for all time in the Western World, and especially in the United States.

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California Primary, Mark Levin and BP.

I once again have too many topics to write about than time to spare this morning. This is starting to become an annoying trend for me, and I highly dislike it. However, a blogger has to do what a blogger has to do; I agreed to write on this blog over 18 months ago, and I've never looked back.

California Primary

California Republicans and Democrats will be selecting their candidates of choice tomorrow afternoon and evening in the Golden State; as political viability vs. political purity will be the choice that almost every Republican voter will have to make. It is an unfortunate circumstance, but California is a deep blue state and when it comes to selecting their Republican nominee's, viability means a whole lot more than purity.

With the above mentioned in mind, Conservative Republicans must support Meg Whitman as our Gubernatorial Nominee, and Carly Fiorina as our Senatorial Nominee. While I'm sure Meg Whitman will be defeated without question in November, Ms.Fiorina can defeat Senator "Don't Call me Ma'am" Boxer in the ballot box, and wasting a vote on Chuck DeVore will lead to Tom Campbell; an anti-semite, becoming our Nominee.

As for Democrats: Your last chance to vote for a non-100% liberal hack is tomorrow afternoon; Mickey Kaus is a 90% liberal hack. Why is it your last chance? Because I doubt somewhat Right-Of-Left-Democrats will exist in 6 years in California.

Mark Levin

I purchased Mark Levin's Liberty and Tyranny last week and I found myself unimpressed. The book is nothing new; it's a statement of what Conservatives believe in. We don't need a book that tells us what we believe in; we already know what we believe in! What we need is a viable game plan for November and 2012.

I would advise you to purchase Mark Steyn's America Alone: The End of the World as We Know it; instead of Mark Levin's restatement of previously known ideas and ideals, because Conservatives should spend their money learning something important, not revisiting something we already know.

Batting Practice

You're not gonna believe this: The Brevard County Manatees (a Single-A farm team for the Milwaukee Brewers) are renaming Batting Practice; Hitting Rehearsal. Why? Well, because Batting Practice, or "BP" is such an unpopular term in American culture (especially in Florida) that the team is changing the term to show that they care.

GOODNESS! There are just sometimes when I just don't understand Minor League Baseball teams; such as when a Minnesota Minor League baseball team released Larry Craig wide stance bobble head dolls. One thing is for sure: The most creative and interesting advertising gimmicks come out Minor League Baseball.

Also; being a former youth baseball player, I will never use the term "Hitting Rehearsal" or "HR" when playing in or watching a baseball game. I can absolutely promise that.

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The 5 books all Conservatives should read. PART 2.

Three months ago I published The 5 books all Conservatives should read list, which included the 5,000 Year Leap, Going Rogue, and three of the below mentioned books about America's Founding and Founding Fathers. I remember a couple-of-hundred individuals read the article and it just felt good to share my opinions on mustread Conservative literature. So I'm back with another must-read-book-list-for-all-Conservatives.

(5) - Samuel Adams: A Life - Ira Stoll.

(4) - Conservative Victory - Sean Hannity.

(3) - Washington: The Indispensable Man - James Flexner.

(2) - America Alone: The End of The World - Mark Steyn.

(1) - The Birth of the United States - Jim Bishop.

It's true that most of my reading concerns the American Revolution, Modern Conservatism, and just a dash of fiction (Don't Ask, Don't Tell is my fiction reading policy), however, Sean Hannity's latest masterpiece is a must read for all those concerned about November, and for those who are worried about the future of the Western world; please purchase Mark Steyn's exceptional book.

Thoughts? Did I miss any exceptional books?

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Senator Bennett, Mark Steyn and Freedom of Speech.

I must admit something that rarely happens to me: I have too many topics to write about than time to spare this morning. It feels like the end of the world is upon me; just last night I was in "Chairman" mode at a local Young Republican meeting, and today; I'm completely lost, without direction as to what the hell I should be writing about.

Thus, the following article will be a combination of opinions on Senator Bennett of Utah, a book review of Mark Steyn's America Alone and a valued paragraph or two on Freedom of Speech and how that Freedom must be exercised and protected at all costs.

To Run or Not to Run.

According to an article on USA Today's website; Senator Bennett will soon decide on whether or not he will run as an "write-in" candidate in Utah's Senatorial election in November. He would be the first Senator since Joe Lieberman back in 2006 to attempt a "third party" run to reclaim his seat in the Halls of Congress.

Putting aside my personal (positive) feelings about Senator Bennett for a minute; can the longtime United States Senator win if he were to run as a "write in" candidate against the eventual Democratic & Republican nominees? I believe Senator Bennett could and would win. Some might accuse me of political bias, but I think we should look at the facts before labeling me.

1. Senator Bob Bennett won the 2004 Senate Election with 69% of the vote, compared to 28% of the vote for his Democratic opponent, and 3% of the vote for two lesser known candidates. As we are well aware of; Utah is a red state, that's not gonna change in 2010.

2. According to a Rasmussen Reports poll in April; 37% of Utah Republicans would have voted for Senator Bennett if a Primary was held, instead of the State Convention. If Senator Bennett could retain those 37% in November, along with at least 70% of undecided Republicans; than a successful campaign could achieve 51% of Republican votes; more than enough to achieve the ultimate upset.

3. If my above mentioned "theories" were to occur, and the Democratic candidate receives about the same percentage of votes in 2010 than in 2004; Senator Bennett could win with 35%* of the vote, the eventual Republican Nominee could capture 34% of the vote, leaving the Democrat in last place with 28% of the vote.

Senator Bennett could win; if he runs.

America Alone.

Mark Steyn has long been my favorite talk show host and Conservative columnist, but his book America Alone; was just eye opening. I never realized before that birth rates have fallen to such levels in Europe; I've heard of the Pope begging for Italian Catholics to reproduce and I've read of the Russian government offering $9,000 thousand to reproducing couples, but I never put two and two together before.

I'm not going to write long about it, but if you want an eye opening experience on the death of Europe and how radical Islamists are slowly gaining control; please purchase Mr.Steyn's book and be amazed (and also send it to your liberal friends).

Freedom of Speech.

Today is Draw Mohammad Day across the entire Conservative Blogosphere, where faithful individuals to Freedom of Speech will declare this to radicals who threaten them: We're not gonna take your threats anymore. Freedom is for all, not for the selected. Freedom of Speech doesn't protect the Freedom to not be offended; to be offended is to be breathing, a natural human experience.

As William Wallace declared in Braveheart: FREEDOM!

* - Including the Independent voters; who would be more inclined to support a Senator Bennett "write-in" reelection campaign than to support Mike Lee or Tim Bridgewater, who most feel are dragging the Party to the Isolationist Right.