Conservatism's heart and soul

George W. Bush's two terms have done almost as much to confound conservatives over their ideology as they have to empower them. With the president's final months in office approaching, and Republicans about to nominate an even more divisive figure on the right, the Weekly Standard's Matthew Continetti and the American Spectator's W. James Antle III debate how the following issues have affected and will impact the conservative movement: foreign interventionism, Bush's massive deficit spending, the religious right and more.

March 7, 2008

DUST-UP

Gods party?

Today, Antle and Continetti weigh the evangelical movement's effect on conservatism. Previously, they debated Bush's fiscal policy, foreign interventionism, conservatives' regard for individual freedoms and the prominence of big-government Republicans.

March 6, 2008

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Not your dads Republicans

Today, Continetti and Antle discuss the ascent of big-government GOP politicians. Previously, they debated Bush's fiscal policy, foreign interventionism and conservatives' regard for individual freedoms. They'll conclude their debate tomorrow with a discussion on the religious right

March 5, 2008

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Whose liberty?

Today, Antle and Continetti discuss what freedoms conservatives should value. Previously, they debated the president's fiscal policy and determined whether foreign interventionism has any place in conservative ideology. Thursday and Friday, they'll discuss the religious right and social engineering through tax policy.

March 4, 2008

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Choosing wars

Today, Continetti and Antle determine whether an activist foreign policy has any place in conservative ideology. Previously, they debated the president's fiscal policy. Later in the week, they'll discuss the religious right, social engineering through tax incentives and more.

March 3, 2008

DUST-UP

Big spender Bush

Today, Antle and Continetti open their weeklong debate with a discussion of the president's fiscal policy. Later in the week, they'll discuss foreign interventionism, the religious right and more.