One might be forgiven for believing that there can be only one “conservative” interpretation of the Constitution: one that is faithful to the intent and meaning given that document by its framers. And, indeed, conservatives generally are agreed that great respect should be given the wisdom of the drafters, both because that wisdom was very [...]
It seems we have our first glimmering of a controversy on this journal. The republishing on an article by Pat Buchanan, coming fast on the heels of George Carey’s strong, reasoned critique of American foreign policy has spawned combox charges of “neopacifism” and, of course “isolationism.” There is much worth discussing and arguing about, here. [...]
I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Elliott’s latest essay (“A Conservatism of Hope?”). Pining and whining are pastimes of great expense to the soul. To give the doomsayers their (perhaps I should say “our”) due, however, the question remains, “where should we look in our quest for hope?” For too long conservatives have looked to a political [...]
Our editor has done an excellent job of using Russell Kirk’s words to show both the danger and the attraction of libertarianism for conservatives. The essay on Freud and the academy shows, I think, the nature of the common enemy conservatives share with libertarians. No conservative wants to be coddled, or to have his children [...]
Bruce Frohnen In his essay in the 2006 issue of The Political Science Reviewer our good friend Bruce Frohnen addresses fundamental questions regarding the conservative roots of America’s political culture. I publish this partially in response to Brad Birzer’s “Under Montana Skies” essay today. In this essay Brad defends alliances between conservatives and [...]