Tag Archives: freedom

So utterly stupid only Levin, McCain and Graham could’ve come up with it


For once this Designated Conservative entirely agrees with the ACLU and liberal neighbor Mark Maynard on an issue! Continue reading

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Ground Rules for 2012 Republican Presidential Candidates…


Always obey the RINO Repellent Proviso in “open” primary states like Michigan. Never, never, never publicly invite Democrats to crossover and vote for you in an “open” primary (also known in my home state as the “Never Do That Again Mr. Snyder Admonishment”). Continue reading

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Join the Designated Conservatives on Facebook


Are you a “designated conservative” in your community? Are you ready to become one? If so, you are invited to come along together on the journey. Join us! Continue reading

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Who is Saul Anuzis? This is all you need to know about who influences him…


Saul Anuzis, one of the leading candidates to head the Republican National Committee, broadly shares the same conservative principles as his opponents, but what makes him unique is his compelling family history that he believes would enable him to present the sharpest contrast with President Obama. Continue reading

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Day by Day is the Best Way


We all need a laugh each day, especially under Obamanation…. (more) Continue reading

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2010 Election Postscript


This Designated Conservative managed to up his election batting average a good bit, thanks to the Tea Party movement and American’s waking up to President Obama/Governor Granholm’s twin federal and state Depressocratic policies! Out of the candidates I supported in … Continue reading

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2010 General Election – Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County


This Designated Conservative has a .545 batting average in picking favorites for the August 2010 primary election here in Washtenaw County.  An outstanding baseball stat, it is far less impressive as an election statistic. Choosing who to vote for in … Continue reading

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The Coming Conservative Ascendancy?


Originally posted December 1, 2008 – worth a repeat! I ran across this excellent article by Mark Tapscott on the DC Examiner website that gave me, a designated conservative of the Republican Party, some hope for the future.  What is that … Continue reading

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The Next Attack on America


The Old Jarhead has posted an essay describing a hypothetical next attack by Al Qaeda on America.  I encourage every American to read this post.  Here is an excerpt: Essay: The Next Terrorist Attack on America

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Tea Party, Defined


Liberal Translation Service The Designated Conservative has to laugh out loud each time someone at CNN, MSNBC, or locally at MarkMaynard.com offers up a “teabagger” comment, since all it does is show the shallowness of their secondary education experience: As … Continue reading

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