Don't Take My Lemonade Stand: An American Philosophy: A Prescription for Our Corrupt, Rigged, Flawed, and Squeezed Political System

by JOHNSON JANIE

• ISBN13: 9781935098294
• ISBN10: 1935098292
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-09-15
• Publisher: Itasca Books

Summary

There's no question that our political system has become corrupt and politicians - on both sides of the aisle - are voting in favor of the special interests that donated to them instead of the citizens who elected them. They have all contributed to the abandonment of the Common Sense Conservative principles upon which our country was founded and under which we have prospered. Don't Take My Lemonade Stand: An American Philosophy is the book that tells where we came from, how out-of-control, big government/big spending policies are driving us to ruin, and exactly what we the people can do to take back our country right here, right now, and get it back on course to peace, prosperity, and opportunity.

Author Biography

Janie Johnson is an American citizen. She is not a pundit, politician, political scientist, constitutional lawyer, political activist, or historian--nor does she need to be. She is an informed voter who cares deeply about our country and its founding principles. Her brand of Common Sense Conservatism focuses on children, patriotism, and optimism.The youngest of nine children, Janie is a graduate of UCLA and was a professional tennis player before she began her family. She has devoted herself to raising her four children and believes that everyday people can and must make a difference in our country. Janie lives in northern Nevada with her husband and their boys. AUTHOR HOME: Gardnerville, NV

Table of Contents

Acknowledgment	p. xi
Note from the Author	p. xiii
Preface	p. xvii
Introduction	p. 1
The Origins and Foundations of Modern Conservatism	p. 23
What a Conservative Believes	p. 27
The Political Balance between Individual Liberties and Government Authority	p. 33
Capitalism: Origin and Foundation of the Economic System of Conservatism	p. 37
Constitutional Republic versus Democracy	p. 43
Conservatism: A Moral System of Rules and Laws	p. 49
The U.S. Constitution	p. 55
Conservatism: Optimistic on Life	p. 59
"Trouble at the Lemonade Stand"	p. 61
Eleven Conservative Principles	p. 65
The Three Levels of Protection for a Peaceful and Free Society	p. 69
Strong Defense	p. 71
Ensure Domestic Tranquility	p. 84
The Right to Self-defense	p. 89
"Take a Stand for the Stand!"	p. 92
The Economic System of Conservatism	p. 97
Capitalism	p. 99
Property Rights	p. 114
Free Trade	p. 119
Fiscal Responsibility	p. 128
"Think Pink"	p. 141
The Proper Role of Government	p. 145
Limited Government	p. 147
Individual Freedom	p. 153
"Making a Stand for the Stand"	p. 160
The Keystones of Conservatism	p. 165
Personal Responsibility	p. 167
Moral Character and Values	p. 173
"Doing the Right Thing"	p. 175
The Origins and Foundations of Liberalism/Progressivism	p. 179
A Brief Reminder of the Principles of Conservatism	p. 187
What is Liberal or Progressive Philosophy?	p. 189
When and Why Did Liberalism Start? (Some Teddy Roosevelt and a lot of Woodrow Wilson)	p. 193
Why Did They Feel the Need to Start Liberalism or Progressivism?	p. 197
The Economic and Political System of Liberalism	p. 199
Liberalism as a Government System-FDR's New Deal	p. 203
Freedom from a Culture of Personal Responsibility-LBJ's "Great Society"	p. 207
How Do Liberals Defend Liberalism?	p. 211
Conservative Defenses against Liberal Accusations	p. 213
The Truly Needy, the Noble, and the Ignoble	p. 223
What Are the Ultimate Objectives of Liberalism?	p. 227
Twenty-first-century Liberalism-Big Government (The Nanny State)	p. 231
"The Easy Way"	p. 233
The Practical Applications of Conservative Principles to Current Issues	p. 237
Illegal Immigration	p. 243
Bailouts	p. 245
Man-made Global Warming	p. 247
Redistribution of Wealth	p. 251
Universal Health Care	p. 255
Transparency and Accountability	p. 259
Justices and Judges	p. 263
Education	p. 265
Energy	p. 269
Foreign Policy	p. 271
Government Stimulus	p. 273
Housing Crisis	p. 277
Respect for Innocent Life	p. 281
A Call to Action	p. 285
How Do You Know Whom to Vote For?	p. 287
American Exceptionalism	p. 293
Organize Your Thoughts, Develop Your Own Set of Principles, and Determine Your Own Course of Action	p. 295
Deception Is Rampant-Set Your Goals High	p. 297
Education, Engagement, and Reason	p. 301
A Final Obligation	p. 303
Note to My Boys, and to All Boys and Girls	p. 309
Appendix: Suggested Readings	p. 313
Index	p. 315
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