Preserving Fire

About this episode

Stephen Mansfield discusses his conservative beliefs and the importance of preserving liberty as outlined by the Founding Fathers.

Why do I call myself a conservative? The answer, despite what our current political landscape may tell you, is not that controversial. Fundamentally, I believe in a limited government, free markets, strong national defense, and an emphasis on individual responsibility. As a historian, I have studied the atrocities brought upon humanity by tyrannical and unrestrained governments. Our Founding Fathers gave us a framework to prevent this, and we should follow their lead in order to preserve our liberty. “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” - Gustav Mahler LEARN MORE: Website:  https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram:  https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X:  https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Mansfield

Topics covered

• conservatism
• limited government
• individual responsibility
• historical analysis
• liberty
• national defense

Keywords

• conservative
• government
• free markets
• national defense
• individual responsibility
• liberty
• historical context

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