Guest: The Honorable Mike Johnson, Congressman for the 4th District of Louisiana

Seven Core Principles of Conservatism

Individual Freedom

Individual liberties should be protected against the imposition of government intrusion - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Purpose of Government is to secure our God-given rights

Limited Government

When government expands, liberty contracts

Legitimate government exists only by the consent of the governed

The Constitution provides important safeguards - separation of powers, federalism, etc..

Best protection against government largesse - involved and informed electorate

Rule of Law

No king above the law, everyone subject to the law

Law must be implied partially and fairly to everyone

Each branch of government must perform their function, but not overstep its boundary

Peace through Strength

Provide for the common defense - citizens, property, interests abroad…part of the Preamble of the Constitution

Must remain the strongest power

National security includes border security

Fiscal Responsibility

Most significant threat to national security - our national debt

Free Markets

Allows for innovation and expansion - gives people the liberty to take risks and pursue their dreams

Competition should be encouraged

People and the private sector outperform government every time

Human Dignity

Everyone created in the image of God and has intrinsic value

People should be measured by the content of their character

Hard work should be the pathway out of public assistance

Protect the life of the unborn - from womb to tomb

Check out more with Mike and Kelly Johnson on their podcast Truth Be Told.

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