Two posts by our good friend Winston Elliott serve as my point of departure. The first (on 3 May) was entitled, “What is the proper role of military power for a Republic?,” and raised salient considerations in seeking an answer to that question; the second (appropriately enough on Memorial Day) emphasized the responsibility of the [...]
by Winston Elliott III & Darrin Moore This is the third and final video segment (see part I here, part II here) of “The Permanent Things & Imaginative Conservatism”, the recent discussion of conservatism and the American Republic with host Darrin Moore & editor of The Imaginative Conservative, Winston Elliott, on WAAM Radio Talk1600 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. [...]
by Winston Elliott III & Darrin Moore Below is the second of three video segments (see part I here and part III here) of “The Permanent Things & Imaginative Conservatism”, the recent discussion of conservatism and the American Republic with host Darrin Moore & editor of The Imaginative Conservative, Winston Elliott, on WAAM Radio Talk1600 [...]
Today I honor the men of the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army who have sacrificed their lives while doing their duty. For them, and all of their comrades in arms, I ask God to bless them and keep them. To Lt. Winston Elliott IV, platoon leader in [...]
by Winston Elliott III & Darrin Moore Below is the first of three video segments of “The Permanent Things & Imaginative Conservatism”, the recent discussion of conservatism and the American Republic with host Darrin Moore & editor of The Imaginative Conservative, Winston Elliott, on WAAM Radio Talk1600 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. More to come… [...]
What is the proper role of military power for a Republic? Is it the role of a Republic to maintain a large military presence in foreign lands? For what purpose would a Republic expend large amounts of blood and treasure to promote "democracy" in far away nations? What does this say in relation to countries, [...]
Wendell Berry In this lecture Mr. Berry challenges our assumptions about the economy, our culture and our place in the world. He also asks profound questions regarding our connections with each other and the environment. Will we seek to escape our limits and reconnect with nature, our families, our neighbors and our own [...]
I am looking forward to reviewing this promising new book, Forgotten Conservatives in American History, by Brion McClanahan and Clyde N. Wilson. For now a teaser from the publisher is offered to our readers. “Americans weary of what passes for ‘conservatism’ in the circus of modern party politics owe McClanahan and Wilson profound thanks for recovering [...]
Writer/Director Whit Stillman's newest film, Damsels in Distress, is soon to arrive in theaters. If you are a fan of Whit Stillman's movies (and you should be) it is very exciting to see Stillman's new film debut after a thirteen year hiatus. Stillman's earlier films Metropolitan, The Last Days of Disco and Barcelona constitute a marvelous trilogy well addressed in the [...]
This lecture by Charles Murray draws on the themes of his excellent book In Pursuit of Happiness and Good Government. It is a strong argument for the central place of community in conservative thought. […]
Recommended essays regarding Mr. Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) on The Imaginative Conservative: Looking for Mr. Jefferson by Clyde Wilson Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday by Clyde Wilson Thomas Jefferson & the American Declaration of Independence by Ross Lence Thomas Jefferson, Conservative by Clyde Wilson Jefferson Was Right by Joseph Sobran Calhoun, Jefferson, and Popular Rule by Lee Cheek The [...]
Below is Part V in our video program “Conservatism and the Western Tradition.” This is the final segment in this discussion here at The Imaginative Conservative. (Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV) Please visit The Imaginative Conservative YouTube Channel for this series and more. […]
Below is Part IV in our video program “Conservatism and the Western Tradition” with Bradley J. Birzer and Winston Elliott, III. There are five segments of this discussion here at The Imaginative Conservative. (To watch the other parts in this series, click here for Part I, Part II, Part III, Part V) […]
Below is Part III in our video program “Conservatism and the Western Tradition,” with Dr. Brad Birzer. There are a total of five segments of this discussion here at The Imaginative Conservative. (Part I, Part II, Part IV, Part V) […]