Hello friends and fellow patriots,
My name is John “Jack” Carter, and I want to welcome y’all to my new blog, The Southern Advocate. As a lifelong conservative, a teacher, and a proud Southerner, I’ve spent my life dedicated to upholding the values that I believe make this country great: hard work, personal responsibility, faith, and a deep love for our democratic principles.
Today, I come to you with a heavy heart and an unwavering sense of duty. For years, I’ve stood by our party, believing in the ideals that shaped our great nation. However, recent events have deeply troubled me, and I can no longer stay silent. I’ve spent my life teaching young minds about the importance of our history and the bedrock principles of democracy. Now, I feel compelled to use my voice to protect what we hold dear.
In the last election, like many of you, I cast my vote for Donald Trump. My conservative values and the stark contrast between Trump’s policies and those of his opponent made that choice clear at the time. However, as time has passed, I’ve found myself questioning that decision more and more. Trump’s multiple convictions and his actions since taking office have raised serious concerns about his commitment to democracy. His attacks on our institutions, blatant disregard for the truth, and divisive rhetoric are deeply troubling.
I am a conservative through and through. I believe in limited government, fiscal responsibility, and preserving our traditions. Yet, reconciling these beliefs with Trump’s leadership has become increasingly difficult. The more I scrutinize his words and actions, the more conflicted and worried I become.
The Purpose of This Blog
This blog, The Southern Advocate, is my platform to discuss these concerns openly and honestly. Here, I aim to highlight the anti-democratic trends I see not only within the GOP but in American politics at large. I want this to be a place where we come together, not just as conservatives or liberals, but as Americans who care deeply about the future of our democracy.
What to Expect
The Southern Advocate will focus on:
- The importance of civic duty and community involvement
- Historical perspectives on democracy and its preservation
- Critical examinations of current GOP policies and leadership
- Strategies for effective communication and persuasion
- Personal stories and anecdotes that highlight our shared values
I don’t have all the answers, and I’m not here to tell you how to vote. My goal is to encourage thoughtful discussion and critical thinking. We must demand better from our leaders and hold them accountable when they fall short. Our loyalty should be to our country and our values, not to a single individual.
Next Steps
To kick off this journey, I want to share with you the op-ed piece I recently wrote. It wasn’t published in my local paper, but I won’t let that stop me from speaking my mind. It’s a heartfelt plea from a conservative deeply concerned about the direction of our country. You can read it in full in the next post.
Following the op-ed, we’ll dive into our first major topic: the general level of discourse in politics. This is an issue that has been weighing heavily on my heart. The divisiveness, the lack of respect, and the spread of misinformation are tearing at the fabric of our society. Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore these issues in depth, discuss their impact, and consider how we can elevate our political conversations.
Friends, our democracy is at a crossroads, and our choices have never been more critical. Join me as we navigate these turbulent times together. Let’s fight for the values that truly make America great.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Let’s get to work.
God bless,
John “Jack” Carter
Conservative, Teacher, Patriot