Defining Conservatism: The Principles That Will Bring Our Country Back

Defining Conservatism is a passionate appeal to a political movement that is re-examining its identity as Republicans set their sights on 2010 and beyond. A dedicated young conservative, Jonathan Krohn presents conservative philoso¬phy’s basic tenets in this remarkably earnest and impeccably reasoned primer. This book, clear and informative, is a history lesson, a manifesto, and a roadmap for the future. It is Krohn’s rallying call to action not just for conservatives, but for anyone interested in the political state of our nation. In Defining Conservatism, Krohn challenges “government expansionists,” whose faith in Wash¬ington and the basic pillars of government exceeds their faith in the individual. At the same time, he boldly stakes out four unshakeable principles for conservatives to rally around: ? Respect for the Constitution ? Respect for human life ? Belief in minimalist government ? Insistence upon personal responsibility Anyone interested in the basic differences between conservative and liberal thought will find Krohn’s writing at once compelling, informa¬tive, intelligent, and—for those who do not agree with him—in some respects controversial. Defining Conservatism is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the basic principles upon which the United States was founded, and perhaps most importantly, for anyone who is concerned with the future of this country.

Jonathan Krohn is a columnist, author, speaker, and political analyst. He previously has been a weekly guest columnist for Human Events. After speaking at the 2009 Conservative Political Action Conference, Jonathan has since spoken at numerous events for the Republican Party, as well as events for conservatives across the country. He has also taken an active role in the Tea Parties, from speaking at the Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party to the Tea Party in Washington, D.C. Jonathan has been featured in political discussions on numerous television shows — The Today Show, ABC World News Tonight, Your World with Neil Cavuto, Fox and Friends, among others — as well as numerous radio shows, including but not limited to The Mike Gallagher Show, Bill Bennett’s Morning in America, and The Mark Levin Show. He has formerly participated in a weekly radio spot with WBAL in Baltimore, Maryland. Jonathan is also a contributing writer for Newt Gingrich’s American Solutions. He currently resides with his family in Georgia.