Author Archive: Benjamin Martin

Stopping Conservative Media from Shooting Itself

American conservatives have an ongoing and generally legitimate gripe with the media establishments in this country. Their political biases and sins of slanted outrage have made us feel not only as if we have to defeat Democrats, but an entire... read more »

 

America’s Worst Monsters

Putting aside for a moment their staggeringly abhorrent vox populi, it’s nonetheless somewhat refreshing when the Left reveals in full clarity the breadth of its intentions. That is exactly what’s taking place on two related fronts... read more »

 

New E-Book from (and for) Young Conservatives Hits “Shelves” Today

A brand new e-book is now published and available for purchase on Amazon, and is compatible with Kindle, Nook, iPad, and any other e-reader format. The book, aptly entitled Young, Conservative, and Why It’s Smart To Be Like Us, contains... read more »

 

The Republican Party’s Path Forward on Gay Marriage

The Republican Party’s Path Forward on Gay Marriage

I wrote in my last piece that the government should not define what constitutes a marriage. This is true, but assuming the government will not divorce itself from defining marriage anytime in the foreseeable future, the Republican Party must... read more »

 

The Conservative Approach to Same-Sex Marriage

The political and cultural friction over same-sex marriage in America is both undeniably important and hotly disputed. The divisions, for once, don’t fall strictly between party or ideological lines. Even within conservative factions,... read more »

 

Citizens United President: ‘Our Job is to Be the Foundation of the Conservative Movement’

Citizens United President: ‘Our Job is to Be the Foundation of the Conservative Movement’

It was clear from the start of my interview with Citizens United President and Chairman David Bossie that he is a man passionate about furthering conservative principles in America, particularly among a millennial generation of voters that... read more »

 

Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan

Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan

Today would have been Ronald Reagan’s 102nd birthday, and I felt it appropriate to share a few of my favorites.  I’m of the opinion that Reagan was the best president since Calvin Coolidge, and amongst the top five presidents America... read more »

 

On Guns and Emotion

“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” – Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago and President Obama’s former Chief of Staff In the wake of the murder of 26 innocent people at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut,... read more »

 

Cause for Hope

First, a quote from Charles W. Cooke at National Review Online, who is fast becoming one of my most preferred political commentators: “Conservative Americans are not systematically being denied their liberties. They are not facing the... read more »

 

Sackcloth and Ashes

I’m not yet angry, though I suspect that will come, perhaps even before I finish typing this piece. I’m dumbfounded, disappointed, and disgusted. And terrified for the future of the country I love, which I believe God will only continue... read more »

 

Our Bamboozling VP and the Lyin’ Pride

“The United Nations just elected Iran to the commission on the status of women. Do you know this was the first time in 28 years of broadcasting I could not think of an absurd analogy [to illustrate the story], because you can’t out-absurd... read more »

 

Libertarians Should Vote for Mitt Romney

Dear Libertarian Friends, Oh, the shame and humiliation that should fill our hearts if Barack Obama were to win re-election because of the Right’s divided front. It’s wholly irrelevant how much you like Mitt Romney, or trust him... read more »