Revisiting the Intellectual Foundations of Conservatism — One Book at a Time
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17 responses to “Revisiting the Intellectual Foundations of Conservatism — One Book at a Time”
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Well said.
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Well said?
It doesn’t bother you that the story which forms the basis for the article may not even be accurate?
He also said that the email’s wording, in addition to being inappropriate, wasn’t reflective of “the actual reasons” why the center canceled the talk. Instead, he said, the committee had determined that the event would be too “topically similar” to one the previous year that had also focused on slavery — evidence he also cited for why he believes the JCC has “a long history of taking on hard topics, and we have every intention of continuing to.”
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As usual…far more to the story.
This is from Times of Israel – https://www.timesofisrael.com/florida-jcc-censured-after-nixing-book-talk-on-slavery-due-to-political-climate/
The employee who notified of the retracted invite has been terminated. Meanwhile, the NAACP or some other Commie group has issued a “travel advisory” over Florida. Seriously, what a crock.
The article goes on to say that the JCC had decided to disinvite for other reasons, but doesn’t say the reasons. Was this all a political ploy to cast shade at DeSantis? Who knows? I don’t put it past Leftists. The thought that a Jewish organization banned the book because it discusses slavery tangentially is absurd. Jews were enslaved for 400 years, tend to be to the Left of the political spectrum, in fact, I would bet in Palm Beach ARE to the Left of the political spectrum. And the book wasn’t banned – an invitation was withdrawn, for reasons not clear. But the Left needs to claim that the evil right is in favor of banning books! Horrors! No, we think kids shouldn’t be exposed to grooming books. Go look at who is head of the American Library Association.-
The author complains that others “gravitate to biased news sources that show only one simplistic side of complex issues” and aren’t “exposed to ideas from the other side that may have validity.”
She needs to take her own advise. I would expect better from a historian.
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“Low-information activists, in the name of conservatism, have created a vigilante mentality that is driving many good educators from the profession during a time when they are most needed.”
I think perhaps the author need to realize that all of the critiques she’s applied to one side apply to the other side as well. Yes, she provides a single caveat, but to make such bold statements without recognizing that both parties are in essence merely the opposite side of the same dirty coin, is disingenuous.
“Perhaps it’s time for more well-reasoned, well-educated, and well-motivated conservatives to upgrade the conversation and also to become more involved in the political process. This means getting off the golf course and engaging in rational public discourse.”
Since when has that ever mattered, Mitt Romeny for all his flaws attempted that very thing when running for President. What did he get? He got a Senate Majority Lead to libel him on National Television without nary a word of punishment, because he was on the Senate floor (immune to all repercussions).
If you’re making a call to arms, it needs to be made against both parties, because the amount of low info voters is teetering on 99%.
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The 1811 theatre fire has a monument. Monumental Church that is. The remains of those who perished rest in a crypt. Fascinating history to the place.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monumental_Church
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The sitting governor of Virginia was one of the casualties, wasn’t he?
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Blessed be the fruit …
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Of the Southern trees?
Conservatism: if you can make “pro-life” toxic, you’ve got more than a problem with your terminology.
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Wake me when the Republican Party of Virginia holds a Lincoln Day Dinner. Not yet in my lifetime. My GOP roots trace to Dad’s native Michigan. Now I’m even more curious about the book.
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“It is interesting to examine a recent incident in Florida to see where some who term themselves “conservatives” have created an embarrassing situation. Members of a book club, reported to consist of conservative members, rescinded an invitation to a respected author to speak to their group.”
The “book club” was actually part of the Mandel Jewish Community Center of The Palm Beaches.
I’ve looked at their websites (there are two Jewish community centers working in tandem).
I see nothing whatsoever to indicate any conservative leaning.
The only activities on the current calendar, in addition to meetings of the book club, are line dancing and yoga.
I find it extremely unlikely that anybody knows the political leanings of that subset of Mandel Community Center members who are part of the book club.
So, I challenge the author of this article to provide citations of how she determined that the book club consists of conservatives.
Anecdotally, Jews in Florida are 81% liberal (45%) or moderate (36%) and only 19% conservative.
https://ajpp.brandeis.edu/documents/2020/fljewishelectorate.pdf
So, Ms Munson – you are a historian – where is your evidence that the book club is conservative?
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“So, Ms Munson – you are a historian – where is your evidence that the book club is conservative?”
She doesn’t provide facts and references to support anything she says.
You have more objective facts in your comment than she does in her article. You provide a reference. She cites nothing.
If this is how she treats history, I’m not impressed.
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REMINDER TO COMMENTERS: Using the term idiots will cause Disqus to relegate your comment to the deleted file.
Going off topic will have the same result if you stray too far.-
Is idiotic OK?
It is a descriptive word, and often apropos. I can understand it hurts feelings to call an !d!0t an !d!0t, but how about the adjective characterizing thought?-
If apropos. 😄
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Suzanne Munson,
I’m old school. I buy and read nonfiction books and especially like history. Additionally, I’ve purchased more than one book based on information presented on Bacon’s Rebellion. This article, however, has given me a VERY negative impression of your work, and would cause me to avoid buying your books.
I started out agreeing with you, but the lack of specific facts and sources turned me off. Then you went further to base your article on assumptions, “reading between the lines” and over generalizations.
Then, you have the audacity to say this?
“Often, these viewers are not exposed to ideas from the other side that may have validity.”
Have you researched opposing views? I see no evidence of it.
How are your readers able to do so with respect to the points raised in your article? You provide no names or specific examples to support your accusations, and provide no references for the reader to check.
For example, how is one to check your version of events with respect to what happened at that book club? What was the name of the book club? Where can I find documentation of what happened, and perhaps an opposing view?
I sincerely hope this article is not representative of your work as a historian or lecturer.
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Suzanne Munson,
I started out agreeing with you, but the lack of specific facts and sources turned me off. Then you went further to base your article on assumptions, “reading between the lines” and over generalizations.
Then, you have the audacity to say this?
“Often, these viewers are not exposed to ideas from the other side that may have validity.”
Have you researched opposing views? I see no evidence of it.
How are your readers able to do so with respect to the points raised in your article? You provide no names or specific examples to support your accusations, and provide no references for the reader to check.
For example, how is one to check your version of events with respect to what happened at that book club? What was the name of the book club? Where can I find documentation of what happened, and perhaps an opposing view?
I sincerely hope this article is not representative of your work as a historian or lecturer.
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