Politics 101: The Right Course

Politics 101: The Right Course

Contents

Introduction

1. Basics of Political Spectrum

Left vs. Right

Secular Progressivism vs. Traditionalism

Democratic Platform vs. Republican Platform

Government Control vs. Individual Freedom

2 Leftist Tendencies vs. Right Wing Philosophy

Socialism vs. Capitalism

European Style Economics vs. U.S. Hybrid System

Tamperism vs. Capitalism

Vote for Political Inspiration vs. Vote for Political Achievement

Tolerance of Candidates’ Background vs. Background Determines Candidate

Tolerance in Hiring Cabinet Picks vs. Exposing Conflict of Interest

Human Nature Can Be Altered vs. Human Nature Can’t Be Altered

Feelings vs. Logic

Macro-Goodness vs. Micro-Goodness

Politically Correct vs. Tell It Like It Is

Attack the Arguers vs. Attack the Argument

Disrespectful Vitriol vs. Respectful Dialogue

Left Leaning Media and Slant vs. Reporting With Balance

Unjustifiable Anger vs. Justifiable Anger

3. Democratic Perspective vs. Republican Perspective

Bigger Government vs. Smaller Government

Scalpel vs. Machete

Blind Folds Are Still On vs. Doomsday Really is Here

Re-distribution of Wealth vs. It’s Re-Distributed Enough Now

Too Big to Fail vs. No Bailouts

Stimulate through Government vs. High Costs and Excessive Waste

Obama Care Thumbs Up vs. Obama Care Thumbs Down

“No child left behind” vs. Localize Education Dollars Ecologically Green vs. Economically Green

Oil Flow Up During Obama Tenure vs. Obama’s Real Record on Oil

President Can’t Control Gas Prices vs. What the President Can Do

Invest in Green Companies vs. Money out the Window

More Regulation vs. Less Regulation

Freebies vs. Freedom

Protecting Freeing of Secrets vs. Protecting National Security

Enhanced Image vs. Enhanced Interrogation

Behold the Poor Immigrant vs. Close the Borders

Soft on Terrorism vs. Hard on Terrorism

Critique and Apologize for America vs Promote America

Appeasement and Ambassadorship vs. Position of Strength

End War on Afghanistan vs. Continue War on Afghanistan

4. Delicate, Legal and Constitutional Issues

More Gun Control vs. Less Gun Control

Protect Voting Rights vs. Require ID at the Ballot Box

Latest Policy on Gays in Military vs. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Unlimited Litigation vs. Tort Reform

Equal Results vs. Equal Opportunity

Race Card vs. Color Blindness

Pardons are a Nice Tradition vs. Pardons are an Abuse

Gay Marriage vs. Gay Unions

5. The Constitution on Religious Issues

Constitution is a Living Document vs. Constitution is Unrecognizable

Keep God Out of Government vs. Keep God in Government

No Nativity Scenes vs. It Depends on Presentation

Separation of God and State vs. Separation of Church and State

Removal of Creationism vs. Include Both Theories

6. Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life

Life Can Be An Option vs. The Foundation of Civilization

Dual position vs. Consistent Position

Save the Animals vs. Save the Fetuses

Life Creation is Man’s Decision vs. Life Creation is God’s Decision

Not Inspired vs. Inspired

Man’s Love Covenant vs. God’s Love Covenant

Murder is Worse vs. Abortion is Worse

Potential Human Being vs. A Fetus is a Legal Person

Roe v. Wade is Law of the Land vs. No Constitutional Basis

Constitutional Decision vs. What Really Happened

We are Sophisticated vs. We are Still Evolving

Protect the Minorities vs. Protect the Fetuses

Conclusion

Questionnaire (to see how conservative you are on the issues.)

Introduction

This is not just a book. It’s a handbook, a tool and a reference manual. Women, put it in your pocketbook next to your lipstick and compact mirror. Guys, toss it in your toolbox. You’ll never know when you have to hammer a point home. Drivers, put it in your glove box. Flyers, keep it in your carry-on. For those of you that wear “camo” or own a gun, stash it in your zippered pocket, compartment, or duffle bag. You need to be prepared for altercations requiring you to make a point that is “dead-on.” Young mothers, put it in your baby bag. For all others, don’t leave home without it. You’ll never know when you need to defend life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Everything you need to know about politics today is in this book. Details not enclosed are superfluous and need not be sought elsewhere. You want to read this book if:

• You were looking for “Politics for Dummies” and couldn’t find it; so you’re considering this one as a close substitute (and are relieved this has a less embarrassing title.)

• You want to be able to hold your own in any political conversation (and be able to end it with your sparring opponent left open-mouthed and speechless.)

• You want a tool to do a quick search without getting 367,142 websites for results.

• You think conservatives are not cool, but want to give them a chance to make their case. (Maybe you could use this book to fan your liberal flames – you never know.)

• You know not to discuss sex or religion at a gathering, but will violate the rule of discussing politics as you know it is vital to our nation’s interest.

• You want to dazzle your friends and family with all the cool stuff you learned. (If you think the word “dazzle,” is too dramatic, substitute “impress” or “antagonize.”)

• Your primary source of political knowledge is John Stewart.

• You realized your original idea of finding a new dating website won’t be as exciting as reading a book on politics, which you’ll find is more fun and more challenging.

• You want to take the before and after political orientation test (enclosed) to see if you could be influenced. (And as long as you read the book’s facts, I’ll be OK with it if you’re not.) You also want to give the questionnaire to your friends (and when they least expect it.)

You don’t want to read this book if: (My publisher told me not to include this paragraph.)

• You’re a committed liberal and never lost an argument about income re-distribution.

• You’re a hard line conservative and could make Rush Limbaugh look indecisive.

• You like reading books on politics put out by your favorite talk show hosts, political pundit, or Republican Presidential candidate. (And you’re still looking for your next fix.)