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Ready and Willing

Posted by ConservativeCrystal on Saturday, November 08, 2008 9:20:06 PM
Although I am disappointed in Tuesday night's election results, I'm not depressed, angry, or preparing for the end of the world like many conservatives. Yes, we lost the election, and yes, everything in the next 4 years might not go the way we like, but that should just motivate us to work harder for conservative principles.

And how should we work to achieve those principles? Although many conservatives might not agree, it is imperative that we are ready and willing to work with Democrats and Independents to make our country better. Barack Obama reached out to us in his gracious acceptance speech; now it's time for us to reach back. This doesn't mean that we let go of our principles, but in terms of our policies, we need to be willing to compromise. 

I'm taking President Obama at his word. I know that while I disagree with many of his positions, in his heart he wants what's best for this country, just as I do. I, for one, am ready and willing to help.
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Not Giving Up Yet

Posted by ConservativeCrystal on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:34:39 PM
This blog title says it all. I'm not giving up yet.

Despite what the media pundits are saying, I'm not giving up yet.

Despite the subdued crowds in Scottsdale, and the noisy crowds in Chicago, I'm not giving up yet.

Despite the fact that Obama may be the next president, I'm not giving up yet. And if he does become the next president, I will work just as hard, if not harder, to further the conservative cause wherever I am.

But fortunately, politics is not the ultimate savior. God is. And I take comfort in that.

And I won't give up.
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And Conservatives are the nasty ones?

Posted by ConservativeCrystal on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 5:10:33 PM
   I mentioned in my first post that I was planning on wearing my McCain shirt and button to my (extremely liberal) school today. Thankfully I wasn't physically attacked, but there were many interesting moments.

   As soon as I climbed on my 6:30 a.m. bus, several of the other passengers gave me frosty stares. Arriving at my school, the stares became less frosty and more confused. Many apathetic students were suprised at my interest in politics, and others were surprised that not every college student supports Obama. Several of my classmates in speech class spouted off vague lines such as "McCain is only for rich people" and "Sarah Palin is stupid". I didn't care to argue with them since I didn't want to create friction with them (I consider many of them to be friends) and unfortunately they preferred to cling to their preconceived notions instead of participating in logical debate. Oh well. 

   I did have one student pass me on the way to the Student Union Building and comment, "Finally, a McCain person." I took that as a positive comment. Fortunately I only had one person swear at me, dropping the F-bomb as she passed me on the sidewalk. I decided not to waste any words on her and smiled as I thought that conservatives are supposed to be the angry, nasty ones? I challenge anyone who thinks this to come and visit my community college for a day!

   Whatever the outcome of the election, I am considering wearing my McCain shirt again tomorrow...not out of bitterness or pride, but rather out of a determined spirit that will continue to stand for conservative principles regardless of the election results.
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Voting for Real Change

Posted by ConservativeCrystal on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 4:53:25 PM
   We're halfway through election day, and despite my best intentions to do my homework while simultaneously listening to talk radio, I've found that I've drifted more toward listening to Michael Medved than concentrating on writing my three-page paper for speech class. Oh well.

   I know it might be too late, but I'd like to make my last pitch to voters who haven't yet voted, especially to my peers in the 18-25 age range. Many of my voting-age peers have been taken in my Senator Obama's soaring rhetoric of "hope" and "change". This isn't surprising, given that many young people are idealistic and are filled with enthusiasm to make their country and their world a better place. I applaud this enthusiasm for meaningful hope and change, since I also share it, but I think many of my peers have directed their enthusiasm in the wrong way.

   My peers need to remember that we--the young people of America--are the ones who have the true ability to enact change in our society. We have the energy and the enthusiasm and the great ideas to make real change in our communities, our states, our nation, and our world, through our own efforts. Too often we are swept up in the political spin, believing that a politician has the power to change our nation and make it better, when in fact the real power lies with us. Let's not sell ourselves out and put false hope in one man; let's not get lazy and expect someone else to change the world for us. WE are the ones who can enact the real change through our personal involvement in our communities and our nation. 

   What we need is not a politician who can save the world for us, but a politician who can create the proper environment for us to enact the change ourselves. That's why I'm supporting John McCain. He will enact policies that will create an environment that allows us to freely create our own change. His counter-terrorism strategy will keep us safe so that we can continue to better our communities. His tax plan will allow young entreprenuers to take on new ventures and increase the economic viability of the United States. His healthcare plan will let young Americans spend less time fighting a healthcare bureaucracy and more time helping others and making real change.

    So, my fellow young Americans, remember that you are the real hope and change for our country. John McCain and Sarah Palin will support us as we change our nation for the better, creating a more hopeful nation for us all.

   
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Introduction and Election Musings

Posted by ConservativeCrystal on Sunday, November 02, 2008 11:57:09 PM
After several months of procrastination, I have finally decided to start a blog on Townhall.com. Part of my delay was the sense of the apathy and negativity that plagues many voters, that feeling of "My vote doesn't count for anything", or, in my case, "My voice and my words don't count for anything". After all, I'm not expecting to rise to the Top Ten most-read blogs, or even have anyone comment on my posts.

But then I realized that I didn't need to blog for anyone else; I needed to blog for myself. Especially with the upcoming election, and also with the fact that I'm bracing for an Obama presidency, I have a lot of frustration and angst that needs an outlet. 

As you can tell from my username, I consider myself a conservative. A Christian first, and then a conservative, actually. I first became interested in politics at age 11 when a family friend introduced us to The Michael Medved Show. My mom remembers one day in the car when we had the show on, and she was about to turn it off, when I said, "No wait, please leave it on, that's interesting" (Mr. Medved was talking about taxes). Of course, I don't remember this conversation, but I guess that's what mothers are for :0)

Ever since then I've been a frequent caller to Mr. Medved's show (you may have heard of me as "Crystal from Redmond".) My interest in politics has deepened over the years, and throughout high school I've been involved in my local Eastside Republicans' Club and in two conferences with the conservative Young America's Foundation. I'm currently a high school senior and I know I will continue to be involved in politics in college and possibly in my career!

Now, onto some commentary. Of course, what else is there to talk about right now besides the election? I heartily support Senator McCain and Governor Palin, although unfortunately I can't cast my ballot for them (I turn 18 ten days after the election). Despite the general feeling among Republicans that McCain can't win, I still am hopeful that he can pull it off. (I like to consider myself a "realistic optimist".) I am not scared by an Obama presidency, but rather depressed by it. Michael Medved has written an excellent post on what could happen in an Obama presidency:

http://michaelmedved.townhall.com/blog/g/2f3e3917-c375-47cc-a177-de334138b91e

There are several other great articles that I would also love to share, but unfortunately I can't find them at the moment...

Although I can't vote, I'm wearing my McCain/Palin shirt and button to school  on Tuesday. I attend a local community college as part of a dual enrollment program, so I'm bringing my pepper spray just in case I get attacked by crazy liberal students (or more likely, crazy liberal professors!)
  


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