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Nothing Fails Like Success
By Mark Noonan at 12:10 AM
Victor Davis Hanson makes an excellent observation:

After September 11 national-security-minded Democratic politicians fell over each other, voting for all sorts of tough measures. They passed the Patriot Act, approved the war in Afghanistan, voted to authorize the removal of Saddam Hussein, and nodded when they were briefed about Guantanamo or wiretap intercepts of suspect phone calls to and from the Middle East.
After the anthrax scare, the arrests of dozens of terrorist cells, and a flurry of al Qaeda fatwas, most Americans thought another attack was imminent

Hey Jan!!!!!!!!!!

United States Military personnel KILLED in the 20th Century:
WW I..... 106,516.....President: democRAT Wilson.....................
WW II.... 405,399.....President: democRATS Roosevelt/Truman..........
Korea... 52,305......President: democRAT Truman......................
Vietnam. 38,707......President: democRAT Johnson.....................
Vietnam. 20,478.......President: Republican Nixon....................
Gulf War.00150.......President: Republican GHW Bush..................
Conclusion:
democRAT Presidents are responsible for 602,927 American Military deaths in the 20th Century.
Republican Presidents are responsible for 20,628 American Military deaths in the 20th Century... 20,478 which were a result of the War Monger Lyndon B. Johnson's policies, which Nixon had to clean up after.
Question:
Why were democRATS the overwhelming WAR MONGERS of the 20th Century???
Vote for a democRAT.... vote for WAR !!!!!

Hang in there Justin. I argued with my folks growing up as they were the biggest Democrats you would ever find. They could not tell my why, they just were. After many years of pointing out the facts and seeing my success, my parents are now proud Republicans. Great job on the Rush show!!!

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I am just amazed at you. My political beliefs have always been exactly the same as my parents. I know I would not have been bright enough to have had differing opinions from my parents at sixteen.

God has a big plan for you. He must. This is just too amazing.

Maybe, you can work for Rush and or Thomas Sowell.

Great Job Justin! What a testament you are to the intelligence and honor of today's youth. It was a pleasure to hear you challenge your parents thinking while still respecting them as your parents. The fact that you research and ruminate the positions you debate shows you are a thinking person. God has given you a good mind and a good heart and I am sure you will continue to use them wisely.
Blessings,
Marie

HEAR! HEAR! WT
WT Says:

December 23rd, 2005 at 8:01 pm
Hugh, any time you wish to debate conservative politics, you know (just as the LNF Ad-man knows) where to find me. The stories of conservatives who are regularly banned from FP

Whats up, heard you on rush's show and I was very impressed. I started out as a lib just because of high school and my family is all conservative. I was extremely impressed to see a right wing high school student whos family is liberal. I didnt know that was possible! Well life has brought me to the right and im glad to see younger kids than myself getting involved!

Keep it up and keep me posted!

-Josh

Wow! You certainly picked up a lot of comments from the show! I knew that you would.

I didn't listen to the show live, but on Rush's website. I think your uncle is out of line for harassing you on your blog. You could ban him you know. Of course, that would really make him mad and might not be a very good idea.

Jan A seemed to imply that if our political leader haven`t served in the military or have served in a limited capacity they shouldn`t be able to wage war against our enemies. While having served in the military is a plus it`s not a requirement for political office. Thank God for that. Wesley Clark comes to mind as someone who shouldn`t ever be elected to any political office and runs a close second to Howard Dean as a Liberal bomb thrower. Ever wonder why the military almost always votes Conservative Republican? " Son of career Air Force officer"

You should have left the message from Lauren exactly as it was originally posted. It was proof that Lauren wasn't learning English; and it was possibly proof that Lauren's teacher wasn't teaching English. The original message, which was dripping with grammatical and spelling errors, was, as a result, dripping with irony. It spoke for itself, but now that message is lost.

Outstanding call, Justin! My 95 year old grandfather is still an FDR Democrat, he simply can't believe that the party has been hijacked. He's 95, he aint gonna change now. Maybe there is hope for your parents and uncle. I'm a 4 time caller to Rush's show, and it's a great feeling to talk to the great one.....eh?

Justin,

I heard your call on Rush's show last Friday. You did a great job, and sound like you
will have a very successful career in politics after college. Just respect your parents
authority until you're out on your own, and then you can set your own rules. Also,
remain confident in your beliefs, and don't let these liberal types shake your
political "foundation".

Best wishes for 2006 and Good Luck!

John

Justin:
I have a teacher at school who really gives me a problem with her lame political views.I get in so much trouble for 'interrupting the class' when she's 'teaching' (making completely ridiculous arguments) and I try to tell her that she is the one forcing her political views on me and the rest of the class but she never listens. She's an English teacher, and what does English have to do with politics?

All interested....

Justin did an interview with The Scott Fuller Show following his appearance with Rush. Audio is available free of charge here:

http://www.scottfullershow.com

Justin

I caught your call to Rush and I was impressed with your ability to express yourself. That isn't seen much in someone so young these days. I've checked your web site and I'm even more impressed.

Stand by your guns, but be tactfull. Discussions carried out in anger seldom convince either participant of the other's view. It just becomes a defensive battle and no ground is gained.

Jerry Greenwood
Santiago, Chile

Typical bogus liberal argument from Jan A. xxxxx.

It's just as easy to compile a list of prominent conservatives who served and prominent demonrats who didn't.

As a father of six with boys 17 and 15, I'd like to offer some free advice: it is not possible to have a rational discussion with a liberal, because liberalism is not rational (See "Orthodoxy" by G. K. Chesterton, on line). Give your dad the respect and love he is due as your father, but don't engage him in political discussions. No good can come of it.

If you laugh off what he says, be careful that you don't give him the impression that you're laughing at him.

I am impressed as anything that you are a conservative at your age, with liberal parents. It took me decades to recover from liberalism.

Keep thinking.

dsc

Dear Justin,

I heard you on the Rush Limbaugh radio talk show.I am cartainly not in your age group but I think you are a very fine young man and you will go far in whatever profession you choose.

Also I was proud of Rush for the advice he gave you.

I'm glad that you do not speak disrespectfully of your parents.If I were in your situation I would just tell them that they and you should agree to disagree where politics is concerned and not let it drive a wedge between you and them.

Good Luck,Justin

Justin,
I got to listen to you on Rush via his podcast here in Japan...in addition to the signs, you should get yourself an orange jumpsuit to wear around when you're doing your punitive chores. Put "Club Ohio" or something on it...And definitely wear it around your uncle.
Dave

Hey Justin, I know how you feel.

After weeks of receiving anti Bush/war rhetoric I had enough with this last email, I unloaded both barrels and responded with the following:

Jan,

Is this supposed to bring illegitimacy war in Iraq and bring legitimacy to those who are calling the Iraqi war another Vietnam?

This is a gleam list and pure propaganda. I immediately notice some big players on pro side of the Iraqi war who served and were left out of the red list, as well as, pro war democrats that were left out of the blue list that have the balls to put the country ahead of politics and tell the truth about the big strides made in Iraq.

Jan are you one of these narrow minded elitist who believe the liberal press that Bush lied just to go into Iraq for their oil? Are you like the narrow minded elitist who can

Justin,

I wanted to leave you a comment and say that reading the transcripts of yor call on Rush actually assisted me in my daily dealings with "bush-bashing" liberal parents. It is amazing to find a teenager like yourself be so educated in politics, history and current events. All I can say is, dont stop. Never let your peers force you to be someone you aren't. I let that happen at about your age and I lived a very unhappy life for close to 10 years. If you ever want to talk history or politics feel free to email me. It would be a true pleasure to do so.

Sean

By the way, Justin. I hope you share my thoughts with your parents, if you think it's appropriate, of course. And if you do, a thank-you and a hug will mean a lot.

Dear Parents of Justin,

You must be very proud of your son. He appears to be very smart, very creative, very motivated, and is quite the independent thinker. Whatever you've done up to now, I believe you've done it right, because it takes such a person to become a success in the world, as I'm sure Justin will be. As far as the political disagreements you may have with him (which you are apparently not too crazy about), consider this. It could certainly be worse. I've yet to see a parent-child relationship in which disagreements aren't a part. And considering all of the other things about which you could disagree, this is nothing. And disagreements can actually be healthy, as it shows independent thought which is so crucial to independence. And after all, our role as parents is to facilitate that eventual independence of our kids. And Justin, it appears, is well on his way to becoming an independent and clear-thinking adult. He certainly couldn't have done it without you. So to you folks, I say well done.

Best Regards,

- A Denver father a 15 year old son

Justin,

Heard you on Rush and I want to congratulate you for being a thoughtful and respectful conservative. As you mature and continue to succeed, I believe your mom and dad will have no choice but to respect your accomplishments and your world and political views. Just demonstrate love and kindness to them and when your dad baits you into political discourse, keep it on a humorous level. Use your wit to disarm your dad. You won't change his views--at this time--but you have a good chance of persuading him when you grow in stature and wisdom. Your mom and dad are to be commended for permitting you to express your ideas and thoughts in this manner so even though they are DEMs, they are good people--you are fortunate. Show them how a conservative demonstrates respect, love, and concern towards his parents and let your actions give them something to ponder.

Best Regards,

Neoconner

Well this desire to run from labels is often an attempt to deny accountability. Liberals act as liberals act. Maybe you don't tow the leftist line on every issue. That simply means you are not always wrong.

As a Vietnam vet, I know what a mismanaged war is like. I also know what it is like to be undermined by leftists at home, when you are fighting for your country. This nonstop attack on the war effort, and the Commander-in-Chief is subversive and traitorous.

The Democrats are the "disloyal opposition". They have opposed every single action this President has taken. The exception was the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Together, with their willing accomplices in the press, they have sought to effectively erase the memory of that day from the public mind.

They have accused the President of going to war on a lie, when that statement itself is the real lie. The President acted on intelligence reports agreed upon by many nations and rightly so.

While there are always mistakes made in every war, this war has been remarkably efficient and tremendously successful. I know that those who listen to the liberal media would not know that. It takes intelligence and a desire for the truth to be aware.

First, we have reports from the soldiers themselves, who have seen and related the great successes, only to be ignored by the Demo-media. The loss of 2,000 lives is sad, but considering the accomplishments and the doomsayer

Justin just read the transcript of your call with Rush. Great call! I am a conservative and have been for quite some time. Both of my parents were democrats at the time and I "converted" my father to the conservative side. i have always been open to conservatism and have discussed it many times as a young man just as yourself. By the way (no abbviations here), how did you get to be a conservative at such a young age?

Justin it is fbchammond.com and if your family could listen to the video together would be great. Keep up with the conservative way. I forgot to say that I also have to put up with coworkers that are liberal. I just laugh at them .

Justin - Keep fighting the good fight! Believe me I know, I'm at it everyday. I'm Hispanic(minority), hard-core conservative Republican, in Blue-Jersey. Stay the course, keep focused. Remember like Rush says, " We cannot be beaten in the arena of ideas". Stay in touch!

Golly, what are the odds of two entries from Japan being posted back-to-back. Must be the time zone. :)

LM

Youe GO Boy!!! You and Young Like Conservative Minds our are ONLY HOPE for the future and an America as our Founding Fathers designed.

Justin, I heard you on Rush & made a note of your site but couldn't get in that day because of the server crash -- so, I figured I'd try a little later and am glad I got in.

Very nice to see a 'young skull full of mush' with enough passion to spend his free time exchanging meaningful ideas with folks in cyberspace. I'll be back to the site & I'm sure other Dittoheads will too. Your debut on EIB was terrific, so you have set the bar high for your website. From what I heard from you on Rush, you are up to the challenge.

Good luck & don't apologize for plugging your site on EIB. Your initiative will get a lot of people taking a first look at your site -- but, only your hard work & talent will keep them coming back again & again. If that's not the old time conservative American way to success, what is?

Like the master says, "your job is to build and hold an audience." You've made a great start at building one. You know the next step. Godspeed.

lug, can you even read he only said a hundred times hes not a dem

congrat's dude. you'r the real deal now. i'm too stoked for you. you'r allready famous, i hope you'r ready cuz here it comes. so let us know when you host rush's show...you need a biger server

Fantastic!I have also become increasingly concerned about todays generation.The lefts most prominent stronghold is academia and public schools which they use to poison the minds of todays youth.Also I would like to respond to Quartermain who uses typical left-wing name calling as his weapon of choice.You can hear in his rantings his utter misery and the fact that his goal is to sink everyone he can down to his level of misery to apease his selfishness.Good luck to you Justin.Love your blog and will visit routinely.Keep it RIGHT!!!

I heard you on Rush. I said to my wife, "I want my daughter to marry him!". She pointed out that both of ours are already happily married, but agreed that you are admirable. Then I joined those who crashed your previous server. Glad you're back; I've got you bookmarked. My best to your entire family; they must be so proud of you.

OOPS!

I meant freedom is not free should not be taken "monetarily", not momemtarily. See, even Conservatives can make a mistake.

Sam

Justin, It was nice chatting with you. You're doing quite a bit with your life at such a young age. Keep up the good work. Sounds like someone is jealous. Remember, they are the minority. :) Maybe we'll hear you again on Rush, soon. BTW, Love the shirts! If you want a copy of that DVD, just let me know. Chat with you soon.

Wow! didnt spell check...forgive me.

Heard you on Rush -- keep on going!!
Regards

Keep it up my man. If the left made any sense or had any arguments, they wouldn't result to personal attacks. Thats when you know you've won the argument.

First, you DO get red faced and all that jazz. Your aunts and uncles (even your grandmother) have said this. So you may not realize your doing it but you are.

The NY union folks didnt abuse their power anymore than big corporations do every day. The law not letting them strike undercuts the unions power to help the workers. A union that cant strike is worthless.

You interupt because you cant handle other peoples opinions when they differ from yours. Thats why you only read right-wing garbage. you dont like to rethink your ideas.

Ive addressed almost ALL of your points so this idea that im attacking you personally because I cant debate your points is also garbage.
A scan of my previous posts has proven this.

I addressed you on a personal level after you tried to make yourself the oppressed conservative tragedy to the world. That was low.
I dont agree with the way you handled yourself.
But you did go back and TRY to correct the damage done. Even you realized how you came off over the radio.

The last time I checked, a conservative would be for smaller government, gun rights and for American jobs. So how is me being pro-life the only thing that falls in a conservative category?

I dont agree with the only thing said on this forum is everyone repeating "liberal" until their blue in the face. Its like on Halo when everyone just yells Noob all the time. Its pointless.

Maybe I just expected more intelligence than can be expected in these kinds of forums.
But it is funny to be a delusional, liberal, pro-rape, pro-murcer, anarchist!
Because that is, afterall, what Ive been promoting.

Hey, Justin!

After hearing your interaction with Rush on Friday's program, it's clear to me that you've got a bright future in Conservative journalism and possibly even talk radio some day! You reminded me of a high school student named Bryan Henderson that went head-to-head with school administrators for voicing his Conservative views by posting bulletins on the school bulletin board - only to have them torn down. Talk about oppression. Or is that "suppression?" Read his story here:

http://hq.protestwarrior.com/?page=/featured/PHS/PHS.php

In all cases like this, as a 35-year-old born on the extreme tail-end of the X-Generation, it's tough to watch kids grow up these days. All of the most highly visible indicators are that things are "not good" for America with the way youth carry on these days.

Until I read stories like Bryan, and yours.

Like other posters, I couldn't have gotten a better Christmas present than to see another youngster reaching in the RIGHT DIRECTION for the TRUTH. I ditto the dittoheads: You've got a bright future.

One of the comments above mentioned lib-gone-Conservative activist, and I couldn't help but think of the civil rights activist of the 1960's, one David Horowitz, who, like many "good" liberals from the "old school," bailed out when the downward spiral began for the Democratic party. He has continued a lifetime of political research, study and activism with a career on the speaker circuit and publishing. In the so-called "Battlefield of Ideas," he's a rich source of useful research and intelligence. His primary website is www.frontpagemag.com.

Finally, I've had a chance to see the "Uncle-bashing" and frankly, I don't see where that's any better than the "Bush-bashing" we all find so disconcerting. When I first heard your comments on Rush's program about how your uncle would heckle you on the blog, I IMMEDIATELY understood where this "evil Uncle" was coming from: I often do the same thing with youngsters, simply to stimulate critical thought and challenge their wit. I did NOT get the impression (as Rush did) that this uncle was trying to impugn your political views. Now that I've had a chance to review his rebuttal via the comments here, I'm even less convinced that he's such a bad guy. He's right in being critical of Bush on several key points, the most important of which is that BOTH political parties are corrupt. I believe it was Pat Robertson who had stated that "the Liberal and Conservative parties are two wings of the same bird of prey." Ditto THAT. To be honest, I'm a Republican that supports Bush, yet at the same time I'm a little disenfranchised by his lack of aggressiveness in prosecuting this war in Iraq and in dealing with the immigration problem.

The bottom line is this: The Republican party line can be safely toed on some issues, but not on others. The Democratic party is debauch by comparison and not to be trusted. That said, I strongly encourage all readers of this blog to listen also to Michael Savage from 6-9pm Eastern. While he doesn't always talk politics, he's far more extreme in his political "savagery" than Rush which I believe is more in line with how your uncle and I both feel about the currently disastrous political situation in Washington.

With respect to Mr. Uncle's comments about Justin's red-faced tirades? You'd be angry, too, if you knew what he knew, Mr. Uncle. Just be glad this is a war of ideas - for now - and not a shooting war, like the one we had in 1861.

Finally, this is Christmas morning, and I wish to convey to all of your readers this in parting: A child is born!

Rom 8:38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
Rom 8:39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Nor any powers.

God Bless, and Merry Christmas!

Hey Justin, nice job with what you're doing. Heard you on Rush's program, I'm 19 and attending Arizona State University. Sounds like you've pretty much got it figured out. Keep up the good work with this site, let me know if you ever need any help with that. Merry Christmas.

-Dan

I enjoyed your conversation with Rush and subsequent messages from your supporters and your uncle.

The USA is a great Country where we can discuss ideas and disagree.

Thank God for Rush, Talk Radio, the Internet (invented by Gore!). our Military, and youngsters like you Justin.

Liberals take note ... we have a 16 year old who is on the move.

As a fellow Ohio young Republican, it is incredibly inspiring to hear a fellow young person interested in the conservative movement. I feel Rush hit the nail on the head when he said that you should be encouraged in your belief and the simple fact that you are strengthened by your belief despite your parent's oppression is truly amazing. God Bless you andmay you have a joyous Christmas and rewarding new year. You are defintely destined for true greatness!

Why does everyone of you have this compulsion to lump people together?
Why not just accept that I have opinions and that some fall in line with those considered "conservative" and those considered "liberal."

Clinton sucked. He passed NAFTA. Your right. When did I say I liked Clinton? I must have missed that one. I hated Clinton just not for the Monica BJ thing. Whatta waste of money.

Theres nothing hostile in our family unless you count a child attacking his dad or sister whenever he gets mad. You folks are making a lot of assumptions here and believeme when I say, we love Justin and have extreme patience with his juvenile, arrogant tirades. And Im not talking politics, guys.

I also think that theres a certain irony that those who listen to Rush's one sided rants are also listening and assuming what was posted or insuated by Justin is remotely true. Which was only one side of the story, btw. I like to be challenged to think. I listen to all kinds of crap.

Anytime you speak with Justin he interupts and yells and get red faced, not letting you even finish a thought.
He has to be right no matter what.
I tried talking to him logically and we actually had a revelation. He actually conceded that Haliburton did break the law. I was so proud.

Jeez, stop calling me a liberal. WTF? I think what I think and you dont know half of what I think and just ASSUME.

I support stopping illegal immigration, campaign finance reform, right to own a gun, enviromental protection, a living wage, im pro-life and pro-free speech. I do think that the far left have tried to stifle any real talk about race relations (say anything and you're white and you're racist) and I think the far right have tried to stifle any talks about our role in Iraq and our troops safety (If you question our president then you're unamerican!).
But its easier to use labels than to just talk shop.

I think the two party system represnts corporate interests and that we need a viable common sense third party to fix our country.
The problem with anyone that is either a Democrat or a Republican is that they are only concerned with dogging the other side.
Does anyone think that the Democrats actually represent the working class anymore? I dont. Nor do I feel the Republicans represent those who want fiscal responsibility (new highway bill, anyone?) or moral Christian-like behavior (Screw the poor, we need a new Porshe!)

How many times has the word liberal popped up in this forum alone.
"im right and your a crazy liberal."
Thats some real intelligent discourse.

I have told Justin that you should never have any set beliefs. Because no one has all the information. Beliefs are very hard to change. To quote the apostle Rufus "You should have a good idea."
Look at the middle east. They have set BELIEFS that will take decades to change. Intelligent debate of their beliefs and way of life will not sway them. They BELIEVE otherwise. Regardless of facts.

I read new things all the time. I have always been for the death penalty but now Im not so sure. I read an article that really got me thinking.
Im not afraid to rethink things.
Thats what intelligent people do.

The reality is that most Americans dont feel either party represents them. They feel that each party have been abducted by extremists on both sides. I cant bring myself to label myself as anything. Then I'd have to support someone when they had obviously broken the law or done something I found morally reprehensible.
Most Americans (and we're talking the 79 million that dont vote because they dont feel represented )are MODERATE common sense joes that recognize both parties are corrupt. BOTH.

Theres a lot to be said of HOW people say things. Thats the unspoken thing about Justin that thankfully doesnt translate to the written word. When you disagree, he interupts and yells and turns red faced. He talks down to you and has a demeanor about him that suggests you're an idiot even after you have proven him wrong.

I began typing on this because I couldnt talk to him. He wouldnt let me say anything! I love the kid to death, thats why I "harrassesd him." He needs to outgrow this if he ever wants to be in politics. Ive done a lot for him and dont any of you try to demonize me as some kind of horrible crazy man. I may be crazy, but Ive been a great uncle to my nephew.
(And I know, Justin, you never said otherwise. See ya Monday!)

I openly challenge all posters to stop saying liberal, left wing and all those other juvenile buzz words that you fling about instead of resorting to actual intelligent discussion.
If someone presented information that made you completely rethink something, would you stick to what you said originally or have the guts to admit you were wrong?
Do you read sites that challenge your beliefs or those that repeat what you already believe.

I dont support the way our military operations have needlessly endangered our troops. It was sloppy work and poorly planned. They deserve better than that. I feel the effort was mishandled and it was our ballsy troops that made this mess work. God bless em.
No one here is upset that their pays were cut a while back? I know I was.

And the media has an agenda. Thats why blogs came into play in such a huge way. It is neither liberal or conservative. Its generally crap. And as corporations are allowed to buy more and more of our media, it will only get worse.

Alrighty, this has been a hoot and happy holidays.
(I used to say Merry Christmas until I realized it upset Brit Hume so much. Now thats unbiased journalism! Watch Lou Dobbs!)

Justin...One more thing: Sometimes it takes years for parents to come around. My dad would have denied that he thought like a liberal. But, as a State employee for 42 years, he espoused the union-little guy vs. the evil corporate greed arguments. My dad retired and started listening to the Neil Boortz show. My dad "came around." I had a great conversation with him where he admitted how he was so screwed up in his thinking. I told him that when I was a young, I watched Firing Line w/ William Buckley. As a young adult, I watched President Reagan transform our military, (I was in the Air Force in the 80s), ...That is HOW I BECAME A CONSERVATIVE. Also, the older you grow the less you care about what others think of you. Just stand by your principles, give unto others, and... be yourself.

I heard you on Rush. My question is: How did you become a conservative in such a liberal (and hostile), household?

Jim

I wont repeat all the great points mentioned so far, except that I enjoyed reading the transcript of your chat with Rush. Here is my 2 cents...

I never had any difficult discussions about politics with my family until late in life. My comments will go in a different direction, but I hope they are useful because I think they relevant.

(I do make assumptions here, so feel free to correct me if I have gone too far afield).

I think you are forutnate to have a family that can stoke your intellectual growth to achieve what you have achieved, whether you realize it or not, (but I think you do). I come from what I would imagine is a "different" family who were lazy minded and generally oblivious to their unrepentant selfishness. Suffice it to say my home did not stimulate deep thoughts. I think I would have given my right arm to be in a literate family with any kind of education. I had some high school teachers that took an interest in me and I managed to find my way by taking every Advanced Placement course my high school offered me. Hope you have that available to you. For me, it was like a starving person getting fed. It introduced me to the intelligenzia of the school and focused me on my first career as an engineer. I am guessing you might be at that point already of finding your way to the more challenging classes in your school and getting a bearing on the future.

My parents were Democrats without any intellectual veneer to cover the blackness of greed that underlaid their choices. (Some of the license to be unrepentantly greedy is a cultural legacy, but lets not go there now.)

When I was around your age, my father was gung ho for the Viet Nam war - except for me going. He had other motivations to vote Democratic, but basically it was okay for anyone else to get drafted (i.e. you), but not his son (i.e. me). Nothing else was on their radar as far as I can remember. My mother was not tuned into anything serious politically, except she didnt want to lose her child. So running away is great by her. There was no consciousness of what running away could do to future generations - just run.

Now the year is 2005, my father passed away a long time ago. His early death an indirect result of his selfish choices in lifestyle. If he were here to day, he would be pro war, but vote democratic. My mother is elderly, but clear minded and pretty much says the same selfish and thoughless statements she did 30 years ago. War is bad, Bush is bad. Again, no consciousness of what running away could foist on another generation trying to fend off terrorism, just a deep rooted entitlement to be selfish. This is the modern Democratic party to me.

Eventually I saw my family as more like the "Simpson's," especially Homer. :-) I can really relate to that show sometimes. :-(

So, be thankful for the hand you have been dealt. (Not that you are not grateful). The "clash of civizations" in your home will probably be a blip on the radar once you get on to bigger things which are waiting for you.

Regards,

Steve

As a soldier getting ready to back into harms way for the second time in 3 years, I'm glad to know that while I'm there, there are young men in America who may one day be able to stand up and fight for us back here, while we fight for you over there. Because, that is what we are doing and that is what you are doing. The libs get all of the press so no one sees it. Hang in there with the folks, hang in there with the libs, and God Bless Ya. Sgt. Brad M

I had to laugh when I heard you on Rush. I am 67 and also have the problem in reverse. My 44 year old son thinks I'm crazy for being a conservitive and continues to spout the standard reteric. He's a very bright guy but oh so misguided. It's very refreshing to see a young man think for himself instaed of being led around like a sheep.

Missed your call to Rush but I read the transcript. I don't have the same situation as you, however, I use advise from Rush. He uses absurdity to illustrate the faults in liberals beliefs. For example when the subject of "Affirmative Action" comes up, I say that I think that affirmative action needs to be expanded. This really gets the liberals attention. Then I say " Everyone needs affirmative action except me because I am better than everyone else." So far all I have heard from a liberal is silence.

Hey Justin -

Heard you on Rush yesterday. I'm 29 years old and respect the intellectual stand you're taking. Keep it up. The world needs more teens like you who think for themselves and care about the issues. I was proud of that.

Take care, man.

First off, Justin, terrific job on Rush's show. You did a tremendous job articulating the situation, and listening to, and somewhat correcting Rush as he gave you advice. I'm a 21 year-old college kid who is just getting his "political feet wet." I wish I would have started at your age. Continue the hard work with your research into the hypocrisy of the American left, and why conservatism prevails in elections.

Remember that my uncle's an independent liberal

Justin,
Keep at it, your a good young man, with a solid future whose gaining valuable experience in dealing with liberals....keep hittin' 'em with the truth and dodging the propoganda. You may not feel like your winning the argument all the time but you will be winning the day, and will be the only one looking forward with promise rather than treachery. Just remember to honor your parents, mine were liberals and have finally come around.
Jeremy

hey uncle ,

the list does go on Clinton signed NAFTA. you do remember NAFTA. Yes clinton was real good for unions as in good at accepting contributions. and the anti SUV crowd of envoromental wackos have been real helpful to the UAW. and the lets disarm america crowd is just wonderful for Machinists at Boeing. and BIG EVIL OIL being run out of business would be great in my area for the unions they employ....carpenters,teamsters,pipe fitters, sheet metal, laborers etc., yeah the dems are just one big hug for organized labor....ANWR drilling is expected to create 500,000 jobs and the dems fight it tooth and nail yep those crazy dems just keep fighting for the working stiff, jobs go over seas because of over regulation and punative tax rates...fica, profit, payroll insurance all big dem issues about raising taxes and over regulating yep try and stop the dems from helping the working stiffs...what a joke

Justin: Congrats on getting through to Rush. Guys like you represent the future of the country, and it is great to see this awesome web site. Happy Holidays to you and yours, even your liberal relatives ;-).

[...] Welcome Limbaugh listeners and Freepers that picked up on my experiance. CLICK HERE for the post talking about me getting back online and about my call to Rush. Feel free to bookmark the site and keep in touch! [...]

im not a democrat.
Im not a liberal.
I have posted when I agree and when I dont.
Ive posted under goofy names as an inside joke between us seeing if he would pick up on the fact is was me.
We laughed about it earlier this week.

Democrats suck. Ive never posted otherwise.
They are ALSO corrupt.
you people have a real hard time understanding that someone can dislike this adminstration without being a democrat, dont you?

I like how you post all the political trangressions of that "other" party but not your own.
They're both corrupt. They have been for years.

Justins family have supported him in whatever he does.
The "evil" uncle (which is me) has bought him hundreds of dollars in stuff over the years with his horrible steel-union money.
They have opposed him bashing programs and ideas that wouldve screwed over his family had they been eliminated like some of the people Justin listens to have suggested.
They support helping those who most need it and not those who least need it.
Justins mom is pro-life (as he has said) and very pro-american. Its hard to be pro-american and support CAFTA like Bush has.

The list goes on and on.
I'll see Justin later and wish him a Merry Christmas and we'll have fun. I just wish his blog ACCURATELY reflected both himself and his family.

(But it was funny hearing Rush talk about me. )

Justin,

As I have shared with you before, others have much to learn from your actions. It doesn't take a whole lot to endlessly carp to the world what one has a problem with (like the world depends on what we have a problem with in our minds to some), but it takes courage to go out there and do something about it. In tyme, greater things will be in store for you in your life. Use the tyme wysely and do not waste tyme reaping futile arguments to satisfy another's ego. My best wishes to you and yours during this most blessed tyme of the year. God bless you.

Remember what Rush said: Don't disrespect your parents. "Honor thy father and thy mother." Show them you are of higher grade than the average teen.
Thankfully, I do not have to deal with libs for parents or school teachers - I'm home schooled - but there are a few family members who sound a little like your parents.
Keep it up! :D

One of the happy server-crashers. Nothing like announcing your website to 20 million americans. Most of whom are sitting at their work computers.

Good Call

Keep up the Good Fight. You are our future, and we need people like you.

Scott
Huntington, WV

Justin;

I was just on Rush's web site and read the transcript. Fight the good fight. Can't wait to chat with you about this in the CONSERVATIVE'S CHAT ROOM. Link is here for others;

http://www.conservativeschatroom.homestead.com/mod.html

Have a Merry Christmas!

Now that your 15 minutes of fame are up, take your experience and use it to grow your life values that will make you a better person.

But to do that, you need to realize that you are stuck in a forum that gives creedence to liberals, trolls, and yes even 'moonbats'. LOL

You also need to look at the people who are no longer where you are now.

The person with the highest post total at LNF still hasn't reached what I had in total there, and many of her posts are simply insulting others.

So, someday you will see that I'm telling the truth. When you do, come over to my forum, the World of Justice. We welcome true conservatives.

http://www.worldofjustice.net/phpBB/index.php

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to not only you, but to all those who read this.

It's good to see people our age doing the things you are doing and standing up for what you believe in. I was actually listening to Rush and heard you while in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the holidays and thought I would jump on and join the loads of people in aiding to bring down the site ;-)

Keep it up!

Everett Probasco
University Missouri - Rolla, AFROTC

I never listen to Rush. But I heard your interview by way of Stop the ACLU. At 16 years of age, I was a clueless imbecile. I have a lot of admiration for you and your ability to articulate your position on politics.

I'm hoping one day you will wear your parents down and maybe one day they and your uncle will finally abandon a lifetime of liberal brainwashing. How the heck did you find your political voice apart from the views pushed by your parents? The kids out here in Los Angeles all spew what they hear from their parents.

Heard you on Rush man you were great. It's nice to see another 16 year old that is actually interested in politics (AND is on the right side). When I did go to school (I'm home school now), everywhere I turned was libs and libs and libs, these kids heard nothing but crap from the news and their parents. AND not to mention the teachers, I yelled shutup at one and proved her wrong on her idea that we shouldn't be in Iraq.

Anyway... Fortunetly for me, I don't have parents that are at the same political status as your's. So, hey man I wish you the best of luck, I'll periodically check this site through the RSS feeds from now on.

-Dink

Your claims on Rush today that you present "facts" to your parents is weak. The Right has no grasp of reality or facts.

If your parents said the Republicans wanted to reduce/eliminate the minimum wage then they are wrong too. I suspect that is what you wanted to hear in your immature, angry mind.

I remember the day I realized Rush was only a propagandist. It was about 4 years ago when I heard him trying to help a young man, such as yourself, who was trying to convince his mother of his rightness... He was frustrated with her unwillingness to listen to his reasoning.

At that point Rush said to him..."It doesn't matter what the facts are as long as you are passionate about what you say!" From that point on I realized that the Right is concerned with the passion of the message and not it's basis in reality.

If you are only watching FOX (The Network of King George), or use BEA figures to justify economic progress for the middle class, or rely on the National Review/WSJ/WP, RNC website, for your hardcopy then you have deliberately handicapped your growth, just as most rightwing zealots have.

If you don't watch CSPAN for a first hand view and fact check from there then you are lost just as those that think that Rush supports the troops.

Ex: Paul Hackett served honorably in Iraq but because he was running as a Democrat in Ohio, he became "a staff puke", according to Rush. It seems that if you are laying down your life in Iraq and you are a Dem then you are not worthy of support. Rush is the puke and as a devote Christian I pray that you will realize your ill-informed sources are only polluting you beyond repair.

In addition, any of you RWnuts that want to lay down your civil rights to allow warrantless spying on US citizens, should leave this country, because you have short memories... People DIED to give you those rights and you are nothing but hypocrits to say you support the troops that are over there dying for those rights (ours and Iraqis), and then say it is ok for the President to trample on them. You dogs should put your heads and tails between you legs.

Justin:

Heard you talking with Rush. You were great. Go for the signs, I think it is a prouf of great humors...

Great job on Rush. Congrats on that. Will pray about the home and write again later....

Hey Justin-

Sorry I didn't introduce myself as "Mike" on AIM, we are mac users and the iChat client shows our full name in the buddy list on our side but I think you see our screen name on your side.

Anyway, I finally got around to reading the posts on today's blog and I want to echo the comments by Pastor Beasley, he is right on. Like you said, your parents love you and it would be a tragedy if they felt dishonored/"dissed" by your dialogue with Rush today (particularly by Rush's "sign" advice, which, while funny for a radio audience, might not be seen as funny by your parents).

Anyway, I hope your mom and dad end up being proud of you over this even though your fans/support are ideologically opposed to their beliefs. I am trying to imagine how I'd feel if my son was a big hit on the Al Franken show and all the left-wingers and Kerry supporters were visiting his blog: shudder! I think I could be a good sport about it, but it would be very difficult at times I'm sure. I'm going to keep your mom and dad in mind in case I ever have to face anything like that!

A very Merry Christmas to you and your family,

Mike

Aloha from Hawaii... Excellent work on the radio today.. Keep it up.

The power of Rush! Use this 15 minutes for good!

Justin, I think I'm goanna cry...It's like the kid brother I never had has left me in the dust. We're proud of ya, bud!
btw, if you wanna sharpen your mind, and want to post on a board/forum
check out http://www.conservativepulse.com
We have several resident moonbats that make for great, mostly intellectual debate with gratuitus name calling. Great job, buddy.

It is refreshing to hear from a young Conservative. You are a very bright and articulate young man. Remember your objective is not to change anyone as that leads to conflict. Hold fast in your core beliefs and get involved with your local Republican Party. I volunteered in the last election for President Bush and had a wonderful time in helping organize George W. Bush's coming to our town and listening to his campaign speech.

There is a parallel to what we are doing in Iraq. Unfortunately Democrats are the enemy here. Help the Republican Party in America. Spread the word about Democracy, Freedom, Values and you will win the hearts and minds of rational Americans also. The flip side to this is you will be targeted by the Left-Wing.

Hold Fast

Hey Justin...

Excellent job today, you are a very bright young man and I know I for one am proud of you. Its youngsters like you that make alot of us Conservatives hopeful for the future..
Keep up the good work, Hang in there..
AmericanMom

uncle,

It should not be this difficult to find gentle me.

Be brave...

"Karmi"
Gentle one
PS. simply look for my email address, and i promise not to hurt you.

uncle...i want you!!!

Be brave, and i promise to be gentle.

"Karmi"
Gentle one...Trust me, and at least try to speak before i Pimp you.

I am very impressed with your level of understanding of the issues. I am 59 years old, but I argued a lot with my dad when I was a teenager. As a democrat, he could not understand how a son of his could be a Republican. But he was kind to me, and I never strayed from my beliefs. He remained a democrat until he died, but he respected me. I hope that your father will continue to respect you for what you believe. All the best to you!

i simply want your uncle!!!

"A man's greatest work is to break his enemies, to drive them before him, to take from them all the things that have been theirs, to hear the weeping of those who cherished them, to take their horses between his knees and to press in his arms, the most desirable of their women." - Genghis Khan

K

Hey Justin,

I read the transcript of your call to Rush. You are awsomely smart and good, Justin. It's alright to tell your dad you love him too much to discuss Bush with him. You want to agree just to disagree on that and not argue about it anymore with him. Whenever your uncle posts, call him out in your response. Every family has a crazy aunt or uncle in the attic. : )

Your blog is awsome, Justin. Keep up the good work.

If you think it's bad now, just wait til you get to college. I'm speaking as a recent college graduate. Liberal propagandist everywhere.
Keep fighting the good fight! We're winning.

Simply smashing! thought I listening to your conversation with Rush. Stand on principal, dazzle them (the left) with your intellect and you will win the debate every time Luv.
J

Hey, dude! Dittos from the 19 year old here in VA! Good luck with your parents, and keep up the good work!

Hey, I read the transcript off of Rush! Great story. I come from a completly conservative, Republican family so I don't have that problem, but I have encountered a couple of super-liberal teachers myself. Keep up the good work. I'll give a link to your blog on my site. Merry Christmas!
~Laura

Namaste,

i want that uncle of Yours!!! What is his handle here???

So-called "Uncle", i suggest that you beg Justin not to allow a Debate between your weak-arse and gentle me, because i will Pimp you out to the whole Blog here!!!

If my Uncle PeeWee were still alive, then i would put him onto you...

K

Nice job. This old Viet Vet is starting to feel better about America now. I'll give you a link on my website and ck you later.

Justin,
Congrats on your thoughtful beliefs, and a great appearance on Rush.

I think Rush always encourages us to have a sense of humor when dealing with rigid liberal friends/family/co-workers. His idea to use the signs is a perfect example. If done with a smile on the face, it will drive them nuts, but they can't get mad at you, since it's obviously meant with humor.

I've used this humor tactic myself to deal with some libs in the family thatn used to make ma want to scream. Now I use this form of verbal/mental judo called "humor during an argument"

Well, it sounds like the 'rents love you, and that's awesome, even if they disagree. Merry Christmas!

Heard you on Ruch today and was very impressed with you maturity, and with your sticking up for you views. You will make a difference. You will never know how good it made this 72 year old Korean combat veteran feel. It is so good to know you young ones are out there. Kudod Justin from the "one legged jumper

Rich

Justin, hang in there. You might not change your parents, but it is possible. The most important thing is not to change how you feel. You are a smart, articulate young man, and you're going to make a mark on this world. God bless you.

Hugh, any time you wish to debate conservative politics, you know (just as the LNF Ad-man knows) where to find me. The stories of conservatives who are regularly banned from FP's corner of the Internet are, unfortunately, so numerous that they are now the stuff of legend. Between FP and Conservative Underground, it's difficult to think of anywhere where more games are being played.

Hey Justin - rock on! Reading the transcript made me remember a famous line my own dad gave me when we were disagreeing about something or other: "Just wait until you turn 20. Then you won't know everything anymore." It was classic!

Wishing you & your family a wonderful Christmas.

Heard you on RUSH today, and was proud to know young men like you exist! Love your parents and stay strong. I'm in a very similar spot. My mother is a teacher and my dad and brother bash BUSH when I'm around, too. Stay tough little bro! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

I see the barking moonbats from Free Republic are here trying to suck another impressional youth into their nefarious clutches. Fine and good. If they want a new voice to ignore among the many backslappers there, that is certainly their right. But to the one above who denigrated a site with only 36 members, which has logged 80,600+ posts in just under six weeks on the Internet, I offer this point.

The young man who owns this site is a member of a forum where JFA and I were the two top posting members, with well past 60,000 posts between us. When we signed in there, they had not gotten 80,600+ posts in more than nine months on the 'Net. When we left, it was because of leftist trolls and a lying Ad-man pimping his various sponsors' ads, while allowing trolls to become mods and liars to become leading posters.

Justin---come away from the dark side. You are welcome at World of Justice.

Justin, unfortunately I did not get to hear your call to Rush - read about it on FR.com.

I have had a similar experience, my parents and my older brother are staunch beleivers in the "Dark Side". My two sisters are on the "Right Side".

Oh, forgot to mention that I am almost 50 yrs old!

We have had some out and out, come to Jesus battles over our beliefs. Caused some very hard feelings for awhile, several times.

In the end, we pretty much agreed that politics is, perhaps, one thing we should not discuss.

As bad as it got, it never stopped the love. And I'm glad to hear it sounds the same on your end.

We still get in an occasional jab, though.

Keep doing what you are doing. Don't lose it.

Feels good to know you are, "Right", doesn't it?

So many minds to convert. So little time. Lol.

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas, Justin!

BTW, if your Uncle has the balls, tell him to come play on FR.com for a bit, you know, just to see if he can defend his side. Giggle.

LVM

Justin. I heard your interview with Rush today. I'll also help get the word out about your site. I'm impressed with your knowledge and depth of understanding of current issues.
Take care.
Liberty (Charles Bloomer)

JFA, You have only 36 registered users on your forum. No thanks. I'll stick with freerepublic.com.

Thanks everyone! I sorry I cannot address you all personally, but it was hard enough to send out personal emails. I'm taking the time to read each of your comments, and all the suggestions, suggested reading, and support is going a long way. Once again, I invite you to IM me or drop me an email, which is probably the best way to contact me if you want a personal response. I'm sure all this fame will die in a few days, but I invite you all to keep reading and keep contacting me. Thanks again everyone, and have a very Merry Christmas!

Why do you stay on a forum run by a liberal? Come over to a real conservative forum. We don't put up with all the trolls your liberal admin does.

JFA

Way to go, Justin!!!!

Like Mike said, stop over to www.freerepublic.com if you aren't already registered.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Jeff

Hey there.

I read the transcript. Way to go. Tell you what, come on over to www.freerepublic.com. It is the a great forum filled with good conservatives who are working for the betterment of America.

Give it a shot my man, you won't regret it. FR certainly helped me when I was in Iraq.

Have a Merry Christmas.

Justin -

I heard your story on the radio this afternoon and wanted to share a few thoughts with you. I don't know where you are spiritually, but as a Christian, a father, a pastor and as one who was raised in a liberal home, I wanted to encourage you with the following: The Scriptures teach us very clearly that the ministry of children, to their parents, is one of obedience and honor (Ephesians 6:1-2). Particularly on the subject of honor - that word in the Greek (timao) means to assess the value of something and then to treat it accordingly. You obviously love your parents - and I have been thankful to hear you speak of them with the tender affections of a son; but along with that, I would advise you to rethink the publicity that you are giving this - especially if it will prove to dishonor your parents. For all I know, they might be enjoying it - in which case there's no problem, however, if it is a source of increased tension - I would encourage you to shut it down. When the Apostle Peter exhorts believers to "honor the king" (1 Peter 2:17) it is important to remember that the king in power at the time was (of all people) emperor Nero. That may seem like a tall order, since Nero was a tyrant, murderer and egotistical maniac (for a complete description, read Tacitus on Nero). Honoring someone does not mean that you have to agree with them, but it does mean esteeming someone in view of their calling or position. Justin - continue to consider how you can honor your parents - you may agree with very little of what they believe - trust me, I have been there myself. But as Jacob obeyed Laban (Genesis 29-30) and was blessed for it, so too will you be blessed as you serve, respect, and honor your parents.

Finally, as Paul said: "conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." That word "conduct" is the Greek word polituesthe (from polis - citizen) - we get our word poli-tics from it. Here is his point - the genuine Christian's politics will always seek to advance the gospel of Christ - period. I'll be praying for you and your family.

M.J. Beasley
www.thearmoury.us

Justin,

I appreciate your spirit young man. I did not have lib parents but I di have lib grandparents. My mother was the first family member in my family to vote conservative during the Regan/Carter runoff. I have had similar discussion with my lib family members and learned it take knowledge and determination to overcome. Don't give up. BP

Heard you on Rush today, and I would like to be the first to invite you over to www.freerepublic.com. We've been wondering if you already had an account there. If you don't, get one. We're the guys that blew the Rathergate thing open, and we could use minds like yours.

Welcome aboard, FRiend. Drop a vanity post on us to let the other Freepers know who you are.

Hey, your famous :-) The whole experience will make a great current events term paper.

Keep on truckin
Chas

Sorry to hear of your situation. Just remember, "Whatever don't kill you will make you stronger!" Your family is just unknowingly sharpening your sword! They are preparing you for a political future. The more they attack the stronger you become!

Keep up the fight and someday maybe we'll see you on Fox running for office! I saw on the news where some small town elected a guy mayor while he was still in high school! Something to consider...

I like RED!!!http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/vote2004/countymap.htm

Kerry Lied!

Justin~

I think that the courage you have to stand up to your parents like that is absolutely amazing. God has really blessed you with those characteristics! I just wanted to encourage you to hold onto your beliefs. Don't ever change what you believe because someone else puts pressure on you. But also, remember to respect your parents (but it sounds like you're already doing a good job of that.). Listening to what you have to deal with at home really makes me appreciate the fact that me and my parents believe the same thing. Well, keep doing what you're doing and remember to trust God in everything you do (make sure you pray for your parents!!).

Thanks for all the encouragement and hope you've given me and our fellow republicans!!! Sincerely, Molly G., IN
p.s. You should not only wear a sign, but make a T-shirt that says "Oppresion in the Home." :) That would rock.

Good job lad....keep it up.

Hi Justin

Great call on Rush's Show today. I am 61 my father is 87 and he still feels as a retired union member that the democrats are the party of the working man. He can't see or acknowledge the change. We have been arguing about politics for 40 years. I hope this gives you something to look forward to. Great Call keep up the good work.

Dave

*tyrannical

PS. how does it feel to be famous?

Justin.

Heard you today on Rush's show while driving from New Orleans to Longview, Tx and I'd have to say that you were the most intelligent (sp) caller of the entire show. Furthermore, how does it feel to be the last REAL caller of the year on his show? Man, I'm 22 and most of my friends I have to tolerate because they are so liberal. Unfortunatly most people your age, I feel the same way about. You've totally put my faith back in our generation and our ability to take this country back from the tyranny and pompus views of the left.

Goonies never say die!!!

-Don

Ya done good, Justin! I was once a rebellious lib teenager with a conservative family. But I grew up; here's hoping your parents and uncle will too! Merry Christmas!

Yay right-wingers! You were great on Rush's show!
-Me