Recruiting among the Uninformed  Why should anyone read another
diary on Red State? What do I have to contribute that is in any
way worth your time and attention? The right ideas are already
out there in copious amounts, so why should you bother? I ask
that you only suffer through five paragraphs to find that
reason.  Conservatism is largely made up of a constellation of
values. For the most part, we have grown up with those values,
observing our parents, grandparents, and others close to us,
quietly living their lives guided by those values. We see our
families, friends, and our communities simply doing what we
consider simply to be the right things. We don’t think to ask
why they are fair, independant, respectful, self-reliant,
charitable, patriotic, and dedicated to their families, and
their communities. The joy and satisfaction of such a life are
on display every day. That which is self-evident doesn’t really
require careful examination or explanation, does it?  Therein
lies our basic problem as conservat