Conservative Review with Daniel Horowitz

What is the true meaning and origin of Thanksgiving?  It’s the same true meaning and origin of our founding, Declaration and Constitution.  As Ronald Reagan wrote in his 1986 Thanksgiving Day proclamation, “no custom reveals our character as a Nation so clearly as our celebration of Thanksgiving Day,” as it is “Rooted deeply in our Judeo-Christian heritage” and “underscores our unshakeable belief in God as the foundation of our Nation.”   Thanksgiving, perhaps more than any other day or custom, when one truly understands the meaning and origin of the day, reveals just how divorced this country has become from its foundation.  In this episode of the Conservative Conscience, Daniel goes through the history of Thanksgiving as a day of fasting, prayer, repentance, and beseeching God for his blessings and how it is inextricably tied to our founding as a nation.   Yet, when reflecting upon the true meaning of Thanksgiving one can’t help but feel sorrow over the dramatic change in the character of our nation.  Our most sacred heritage has been ruled unconstitutional by the unelected courts.  Even conservatives misunderstand the role of the courts and are ignorant of the true imminent threat they pose to our society – from district level to Supreme Court.  Daniel explains his opposition to one of the most highly touted conservative replacements for Justice Scalia because that individual clearly doesn’t understand the role of the federal judiciary or our heritage embodied through Thanksgiving.         "Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good." [Psalms, 107:1]     Key Quotes: “Men, in a word, must necessarily be controlled either by a power within them or by a power without them; either by the Word of God or by the strong arm of man; either by the Bible or by the bayonet.” ~ Robert Winthrop, former Speaker of the House, 1849   “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity. Religion and morality are indispensable supports.”   “Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.” ~ George Washington, Farewell Address   “[a] day of joyful thanksgiving to God for the bounties of His providence, for the peace in which we are permitted to enjoy them, and for the preservation of those institutions of civil and religious liberty which He gave our fathers the wisdom to devise and establish and us the courage to preserve. Among the appropriate observances of the day are rest from toil, worship in the public congregation, the renewal of family ties about our American firesides, and thoughtful helpfulness toward those who suffer lack of the body or of the spirit.” ~President Benjamin Harrison, 1891 Thanksgiving Proclamation   “I advise that on this day religious exercises shall be conducted in the churches or meeting places of all denominations, in order that in the social features of the day its real significance may not be lost sight of, but prayers may be offered to the Most High for a continuance of the divine guidance without which man’s efforts are vain, and for divine consolation to those whose kindred and friends have sacrificed their lives for country.” ~President William McKinley, 1899 Thanksgiving Proclamation     Show Links What the latest, absurd, religious freedom case could mean for Thanksgiving 10th Circuit Sodom and Gomorrah Court’s Ruling (see page 9 for wickedly hilarious rules of standing) List of Thanksgiving Proclamations from Continental Congress to the present     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As excitement is building among conservatives over some of Trumps solid cabinet picks, especially as it relates to immigration and national security, the concerns over the size of the federal government and the abuse of our Constitution and inalienable rights is more potent than ever. We must focus on making state governments relevant again and one of the most systemic ways of achieving that goal is to promote the Convention of the States Project.   In this episode of the Conservative Conscience, Daniel is joined by Mark Meckler, co-founder of the Convention of the States Project, to discuss Article V conventions, an idea long championed by CR’s Editor-in-Chief, Mark Levin.  Have you been wondering how the process works, why it is so important, and the long term benefits we can secure from pursuing Article V?  Mark Meckler breaks down the facts and swats down some of the misinformation concerning the process.  He also updates us on the state of play in the states and how they can come pretty close to meeting the threshold for a Convention in the coming year.   Remember, if you think this problem can be solved in Washington, you haven’t been reading enough of Conservative Review.  Meckler lets conservative activists know how they can get involved in a long term project that will actually secure enduring victories for the Constitution.      Show Links   There has never been a better time or need for a Convention of the States   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you think congressional Republicans would be emboldened by the election results to change their tepid ways of doing business?  Think again.   They actually elected the same failed leadership and focused on a ridiculously banal agenda for their first week back after the election.  In this episode of the Conservative Conscience, Daniel focuses on the opportunities that lie ahead for conservatives.  What should conservatives focus on in the coming months and what should they leave for future administrations or to the states? Daniel explains why tax reform is not something we should expend all of our capital on now because it is not a triage item and we usually wind up making things worse whenever we touch it with this crop of Republicans.  It’s better to deal with that issue wholesale through a Convention of the States and repeal of the 17th Amendment. Rather we should focus on 3 categories of issues: 1) immediate triage items that we have a mandate to change, such as Obamacare, religious liberty, refugees, and open borders (get your copy of Stolen Sovereignty for a blueprint) 2) systemic governmental reforms, such as judicial reform and term limits –issues that are easy to message and 3) devolving core functions, such as transportation, education, and welfare back to the states.  By empowering the states and focusing on systemic reforms, conservative can form a permanent firewall in state governments.  We call them rainy day reforms, political victories that will last for us even when Democrats inevitably win back the federal government.  Meanwhile, there will be opportunities to work with the Trump administration on foreign policy, national security, and immigration while hopefully steering their focus away from some of their liberal domestic policy agenda.      Key Quotes: “We must use this narrowing window of electoral viability to focus on rainy day reforms so that we are never one election away from losing our liberty.” “Everyone talks about entitlements except for the one true entitlement – that we are all entitled to a republican form of government, irrespective of who wins an election.  This is our Constitution and our inalienable rights.  We shouldn’t have to be one Supreme Court justice or one court decision away from losing our Constitution.  Time for wholesale judicial reform.”  Important Show Links   The election is over! House GOP celebrates by passing a new tax ... on concrete   The battle for the courts part 1: We still have a major problem that requires wholesale reform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At every turn, we must asses how we can best make lemonade with the lemons that God presents us with.  In this episode of the Conservative Conscience, Daniel dissects the exit polls, returns, and down the ballot races to demonstrate why Republicans have a huge mandate on policy.  At the same time, there is an imperative that they use it because there is also counter data to show that Democrats are still very much on their way to building their permanent demographic majority in presidential years, despite last night’s results. Daniel delves into the false GOP narrative about the need to be liberal on immigration and how last night’s results vindicate our view both from a policy standpoint and from an electoral viability standpoint. As always, Daniel continues to make the case for judicial reform and how we must use this win as an opportunity to create an enduring firewall in state government against future national wins for Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While everyone is focusing on the horse race and polling ahead of Tuesday’s election, Daniel takes the opportunity to discuss some foundational causes and righteous battles that must go on irrespective of who wins the election.   In this episode of the Conservative Conscience, Daniel demonstrates why some conservatives are absolutely wrong to assert that the Supreme Court is deadlocked 4-4, suggesting that all we have to do is block Hillary from appointing a bad justice (or have Trump, if he wins, fill Scalia’s seat with a good justice).  The court is in fact at least 5-3 liberal on most important issues.  Between the lower courts being lost forever, Kennedy being with the Left on the most consequential societal issues, and Roberts being unreliable and also reluctant to overturn lower courts, we have long lost the judiciary.  We need to make fight for wholesale judicial reform otherwise the Left will get what they want anyway.    Daniel also delves into Obamacare and how it could permanently destroy Democrats as long as we continue our movement outside the Republican Party to destroy the leviathan even if Hillary wins.   Remember, the Republic will not rise or fall on this election alone but on whether we acquiesce to the unpopular tyranny or commit to new strategies in fighting for the same principles.            Key Quotes “The Constitution is the ultimate stare decisis.” Clarence Thomas   Show Links This is how dishonest liberal Republicans become when they run against conservatives Daniel’s personal Obamacare story   A demonstration why the courts are already gone Early voting is unfair, unwise, and unconstitutional   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much of the “conservative” media is bankrupt and they have successfully dumbed down our voters by focusing on nonsense and ignoring what is important.  In this episode of the Conservative Conscience, Daniel focuses on what is truly important, irrespective of who wins this election.  There is an imperative to change directions within this movement, but fortunately, there is also an amazing opportunity.   If Hillary wins, she will, by far, be the most unpopular president to enter office from day one.  Now is the time for state governments to fight back and permanently grab back power from the usurpations of the federal bureaucracies and courts.  Daniel goes through the cases of Joe Arpaio in Arizona and Judge Roy Moore in Alabama to demonstrate how individuals are standing up to federal usurpation, but they can’t succeed because the pathetic Republicans in the state won’t stand with them.  They are left out to dry.  On the other hand, if we actually had a true Freedom Party in control of state governments with all its elected officials singing on the same tune, there is not much the federal government can do to enforce its usurpations.  States are enforcing federal usurpations against their own people.  That must end if we are to restore our republic, and a Hillary presidency will actually provide us with such an opportunity.   It’s time for our movement to think out of the box and think systemically or we will continue repeating the mistakes of the past. Key Quotes: "When you point at the moon, the idiot looks at the finger." - Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, Founder & President, American Islamic Forum for Democracy       “For as the sound of the thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of the fool, and this too is vanity.” [Ecclesiastes, 7:6] Show links: Why ‘Republican’ control of the Senate is worthless and actually hurts conservatives Immigration lunacy: DOJ seeks to prosecute Sheriff Arpaio for enforcing federal immigration law   This episode’s sponsors: preparewithcr.com – Build your emergency food supply for only $99. PatriotMobile.com – Don’t let your hard-earned money fund liberal causes; choose a conservative mobile provider [promo code “Daniel”] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The political world is agog with buzz over Donald Trump’s refusal to affirmatively accept the outcome of the election results up front.  Some have suggested this is a threat to the foundation of democracy and the peaceful transfer of power.  Although Trump has a penchant for expressing valid points in the worst way imaginable, there is actually a very big problem of voter fraud, exacerbated by the courts, which is covered up by the media and the political class.    In this episode, Daniel demonstrates why it is, in fact, the courts that are a threat to the peaceful democratic transfer of power.  They nullify everything the political branches enact, even when those laws are in accordance with the Constitution.  It is the judiciary that does not respect the outcome of elections.  Now, in the growing trend of courts mandating voting anomalies promoted by George Soros, they are undermining the integrity of the elections.   To be clear, voter fraud is not enough to account for landslide losses caused by terrible GOP candidates, but they absolutely do taint close elections and down-the-ballot races that are often decided by small vote margins.  The courts are crushing the states and preventing them from protecting against voter fraud and are bastardizing the Constitution to create super rights for Democrat voters simply because they are deemed ethnic or racial minorities.   Daniel concludes by once again reiterating the only path forward to blocking judicial tyranny and voter fraud is to start a new party that is consistent and principled on federalism in a way that would gain the respect needed to push back against the current system.     Key Quotes: “When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination.”  ~ Thomas Sowell   Important Links: GOP judge paves road for thousands of potential non-citizens voting in Kansas Courts reward those who thwart federal immigration law and punish those who uphold it Federal judge forces Florida to extend registration for as long as Democrats desire The article that God tweeted out from Ted Cruz’s Account! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk about just desserts! A conservative, one who could actually make frustrated voters in both parties proud, is running as a Democrat against a RINO who loves rubber stamping Democrat policies.  Live by the Democrats, die by a Democrat! Art Halvorson, a career Coast Guard Captain and businessman, was able to get on the ballot as a Democrat to challenge Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) in Pennsylvania’s 9th District.  After coming within 1,000 votes of knocking off the corrupt Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the Republican primary, a number of Democrat voters wrote in Art’s name for the Democrat nomination (no candidate filed to run as a Democrat in this heavily conservative district).  Thanks to Pennsylvania law, Halvorson was able to get on the ballot as a Democrat, even though he is challenging Shuster from the right. In this episode of the Conservative Conscience, Art and Daniel discuss the fresh opportunity, unencumbered by party ID, to reach all voters with common sense ideas packaged in a candidate who lives the life of a conservative.  Could this set the tone for the next few years and demonstrate how conservatives can forge a new path ahead without the baggage of the comatose Republican Party.  You won’t want to miss this episode with a candidate who is not only a true conservative but a refreshing servant of the people.  You won’t believe what Art does at the end of the episode – not something you typically hear from a congressional candidate in a general election!   Show links Immigration lunacy: DOJ seeks to prosecute Sheriff Arpaio for enforcing federal immigration law Why conservatives will need a new party if/when Hillary wins Daniel’s interview with Joe Miller, the other candidate running not on the GOP party line   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Conservative Conscience, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore joins Daniel Horowitz to discuss the judiciary, his suspension for defying the Supreme Court’s ruling on marriage, and our Stolen Sovereignty.   The Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision created the right to gay marriage from nothing and now the free conscience objections to gay marriage of religious institutions are being trampled upon by the federal government.   “All across our country, we’re seeing a deprivation of a right given by God because the Supreme Court created a right and is mandating that everyone conform to it,” Justice Moore explained.   The Founding Fathers of the American Republic could never have envisioned a time where forces would try to deprive the people of a God-given right to grant a special class of people a right that hasn’t existed in the history of all humankind. Horowitz and Justice Moore discussed the history, meaning, and role of the judiciary and what can be done to reclaim power from a rouge Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For How Much Longer Will Conservatives Exemplified the Definition of Insanity?   In honor of Columbus Day, Daniel makes the case for charting a new course and creating a new party and a new movement.  At this point, the outcome of this election is pretty clear, like it or not.  We can spend the next thirty days just sullying our souls defending the indefensible and lose anyway or we can start planning for what we can do and be proud of.    The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again in anticipation of a different result.  Nothing will change if we treat this GOP loss the same way and just keep banging our heads against the wall with this failed party.  As miserable as a Hillary victory is, it is the reality that will soon confront us and we must harness the opportunities that it will provide us in charting a new course.  The entire debate about Trump has been a big distraction and doesn’t even speak to the foundational problems we are experiencing.  We must all unite instead of blaming each other after November 8.  The way to unite to break free of this false choice between Trump (who will be gone by then) and the establishment.  Hence, it’s time for a Freedom Party.    Are you pessimistic?  Daniel explains both the imperative for starting the new party and the unique opportunity we have for success.         This episode’s sponsor: preparewithcr.com - Build your emergency food supply for only $99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices