Creationism vs. Conservativism

In general, I approve of “conservative” principles over “liberal” principles. But there are some “conservatives” out there who are just outright freakin’ embarassing. Witness Barbara Cargill.

With the Republican party in a state of disarray, and the possibility of the Democrat party tearing itself apart over the question of whether or not to go outright fascist, there is hope that things will re-organize into a proper pattern, with the Creationists on the side of the Democrats. Because, lets face it, Creationism (i.e. the notion that the Earth was poofed into existence by God around 10,000 years ago in it’s more or less current state, with the critters and humans not having evolved) is a “progressive” idea, while Evolution is clearly a “conservative” idea. Attend:

There is a concept on how things work. Here are some of its important features:

1) There is a central authority directing everything

2) Competition is not important

3) Winners and losers are not determined by abilities and environmental conditions, but by decision from that central authority

4) There is hope that the central authority can be persuaded by earnest pleadings… but don’t bet on it

5) Strive for equality

6) Rather than chaos, everything is planned out in advance

7) Do not question the central authority

8 ) Do no attempt to profit from the misfortune of others

Now… does this describe Creationism, or the goals of “progressive” economics?

On the other hand, there is a competing concept of how things work. Its main features:

A) There is no central authority directing everything

B) Competition is vital and ever-present

C) Winners and losers are determined by who is best able to prosper in the environment; there is no central authority who makes these decisions

D) You’re on your own, with no illusions

E) Liberty is a given

F) In the grand scheme, there is no grand plan

G) Question everything

H) Has there been a disaster? Figure out how to profit from it.
Now does this describe Darwinian evolution… or the free market?

There was a time when Democrats like William Jennings Bryan were the loud barking dogs for both huge-ass governemnt and religious government. There’s no reason why that cannot be the state of thigns again. because, let’s face it, big-ass government and extreme religiousity pretty much go hand in hand. How can you enforce a particular religious worldview on everybody without the power of da gubmint? And what bigger Big Government Program could there possibly be than a universe only 6000 years old, micromanaged by an unstoppable god?
Now, it would be fair to say that compared to matters such as the economy going straight down the crapper, constitutional rights being ground away “for the children,” the global Jihad against anything past the 12th century… whether or not Creationist blather makes it into some kids textbook is a relatively minor point. However, Republicans keep pushing this crap. And they keep being called out on it, and it only helps to further the cause of Democratic fascism, since people see there as being only the two options. Well, here’s a thought: Republican party… get your act together, drop the meaningless trivia that divides the party from the people, and focus on core issues. The economy, the Consitution, foreign policy and the Constitution (I like the Constitution). Drop the push to retard science. It does you no good; it helps the opposition. Here’a a good “open letter to the Republican party.” With the money quote: “A party obsessed with issues like condoms and Noah’s Ark isn’t going to succeed.”