Conservative Fusion

This group is dedicated to discussing, from a conservative, libertarian, or Constitutionalist perspective, ideas of public policy, political philosophy/worldview, and intellectual influences. Not looking for partisan politics/electioneering (though important) or discussing organizational et ceteras. The name comes from the post-WWII conservative effort of "fusion" which sought to bring together the burgeoning strands of traditionalism, libertarianism, and anti-Communism. Ronald Reagan is perhaps the best personification of this ideal.

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The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945, Part 2
- Wed Mar 21
  7:00 PM
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An opportunity to continue the discussion (with more participants, hopefully) of this important study of the history of modern conservative thought. Please find place... Learn more

Hosted by: Gene Wisdom (Organizer)
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The Law (by Frederic Bastiat)
- Wed Apr 11
  7:00 PM
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- 4 attending
- 1 comment
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A firm statement against the expropriative power--and nature--of government, The Law is one of the classics that I believe can unite the libertarian and traditionalist... Learn more

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Ideas Have Consequences (by Richard M. Weaver)
- Tue Jun 12
  7:00 PM
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- 2 attending
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One of the mega-influences of the early post-war conservative movement, Weaver's book was considered by Frank Meyer (who developed the idea of the fusion of... Learn more

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The Conservative Mind (by Russell Kirk)
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"Kirk's text was not only a huge, 450-page distillation of the thinking of 150 years of the intellectual right; it was also a relentless assault on every left-wing... Learn more

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The Perfectibility of Man (by John Passmore)
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From the publisher (Liberty Fund)'s website: “Beginning with an analytic discussion of the various ways in which perfectibility has been interpreted, Professor... Learn more

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February 15 at 7:00 PM, 4 Thinkers attended
The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945, Part 1
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)

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We had an excellent discussion that wasn't at all handicapped by the small size of the group. ...

—Gene Wisdom

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Great discussion but we need more participants.

—Rod Williams
December 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 6 Thinkers attended
Liberal Fascism (by Jonah Goldberg)
A VERY interesting book, by Jonah Goldberg. The author very tightly argues that fascism, far from being on the fringes of the Right, instead, has its origins as does... Learn more
November 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 7 Thinkers attended
Are Pragmatism and Individual Liberty Compatible? A Debate
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

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Great intellectual back and forth. It's good to reflect back on a meeting where deep perspectives have been explored.

—Ken J

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Excellent! ...

—Gene Wisdom
October 13, 2011 at 5:30 PM, 5 Thinkers attended
Topic: Libertarianism vs. Traditionalism: Irreconcilable Differences?
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

We'll talk about the topic but I'd also like to look at the direction the group is headed, e.g., meeting time/locations, topics.
April 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM, 3 Thinkers attended
Freedom and Virtue: The Conservative/Libertarian Debate
Can find the book at http://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Virtue-Conservative-Libertarian-Debate/dp/188292696X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1299566505&sr=1-1 and from the... Learn more

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Gene Wisdom RSVPed Yes for The Conservative Mind (by Russell Kirk)
February 16 at 8:44 PM

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The Conservative Mind (by Russell Kirk)

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Gene Wisdom RSVPed Yes for The Perfectibility of Man (by John Passmore)
February 16 at 8:35 PM

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The Perfectibility of Man (by John Passmore)

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Gene Wisdom RSVPed Yes for Witness (by Whittaker Chambers)
February 16 at 8:27 PM

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Witness (by Whittaker Chambers)

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Rod Williams attended The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945, Part 1
February 16 at 5:05 PM

"Great discussion but we need more participants."

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Kelly Paige joined
February 16 at 1:34 PM

"I'm a singer / songwriter (shocker, I know) from all over the place! Just moved back to Nashville after living in London for about a year! Excited to meet / discuss ideas with you all!"
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Gene Wisdom attended The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945, Part 1
February 16 at 10:43 AM

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Ryan Harring joined
February 14 at 9:15 AM

"Hello. I am the Ron Paul 2012 coordinator for Rutherford County. THanks for putting this group together!"
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"I am currently the President of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (aapsonline.org), fighting to preserve the private physician-patient relationship since 1943. I am a internist in private practice in New Jersey."
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Ralph RSVPed Yes for Ideas Have Consequences (by Richard M. Weaver)
February 12 at 8:49 PM

Jun 12

Ideas Have Consequences (by Richard M. Weaver)
Tuesday 7:00 PM

2 attending
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Ralph RSVPed Yes for The Law (by Frederic Bastiat)
February 12 at 8:49 PM

Apr 11

The Law (by Frederic Bastiat)
Wednesday 7:00 PM

4 attending