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Daily Opinion · 2026-06-22

Conservatives Are Winning Because We Stand for Freedom and Prosperity

By Jesse Hart

The recent news that Abelardo De La Espriella, a Trump-backed candidate, is headed for a win in Colombia's presidential runoff is a testament to the power of conservative ideals and the desire for freedom and prosperity that is sweeping the globe. This victory is not just a win for De La Espriella, but a win for the people of Colombia who are tired of the same old socialist policies that have held their country back for far too long. It's a win for the idea that individuals, not the government, know what's best for their own lives and their own communities.

The Economy and Who It Serves

The left would have you believe that their policies are designed to help the poor and the marginalized, but the truth is that their policies only serve to perpetuate poverty and dependence on the government. They promise free this and free that, but what they don't tell you is that someone has to pay for it all. And who does? The hardworking men and women who are already struggling to make ends meet. The people who are just trying to provide for their families and live the American dream. The left's policies are designed to punish success and reward failure, and that's not what America is all about.

In contrast, conservative policies are designed to unleash the power of the free market and allow individuals to pursue their own dreams and ambitions. We believe in lower taxes, less regulation, and more freedom for businesses to grow and thrive. We believe that when businesses succeed, everyone succeeds. Jobs are created, wages rise, and communities prosper. That's the kind of economy that we need, an economy that serves the people, not just the special interests and the bureaucrats.

Family, Community, and Culture

The left is also waging a war on traditional values and the family. They want to redefine what it means to be a family and undermine the importance of marriage and the nuclear family. They want to teach our children that there's no such thing as right or wrong, that everything is relative and that the only thing that matters is how you feel. But that's not what America is all about. We're a country that was founded on Judeo-Christian values, values that emphasize the importance of hard work, personal responsibility, and respect for others.

Conservatives believe in the importance of family and community. We believe that the family is the foundation of society and that it's essential to the well-being and prosperity of our communities. We believe in traditional values like marriage, hard work, and personal responsibility. We believe that children deserve a mother and a father and that marriage is between one man and one woman. We believe that our culture is worth preserving and that we should be proud of our heritage.

Freedom and the Role of Government

The left wants to expand the power of the government and restrict our freedoms. They want to take away our right to bear arms, our right to free speech, and our right to practice our religion. They want to impose their own brand of political correctness on us and silence anyone who disagrees with them. But that's not what America is all about. We're a country that was founded on the principles of liberty and freedom. We're a country that believes in limited government and individual rights.

Conservatives believe in the importance of freedom and limited government. We believe that the government should only do what is necessary to protect our rights and our freedoms. We believe in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. We believe that our freedoms are worth fighting for and that we should never give them up. We believe that the government should not be involved in every aspect of our lives, that we should be free to make our own choices and live our own lives.

Justice and Fairness

The left is also waging a war on justice and fairness. They want to impose their own brand of social justice on us, a brand that emphasizes equality of outcome over equality of opportunity. They want to punish those who have been successful and reward those who have not. They want to create a system of dependency and entitlement, where people are rewarded for doing nothing. But that's not what justice and fairness are all about. Justice and fairness are about treating people equally and giving them the opportunity to succeed.

Conservatives believe in the importance of justice and fairness. We believe that people should be treated equally and that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. We believe in the rule of law and that people should be held accountable for their actions. We believe that the justice system should be fair and impartial, that it should not be used as a tool for social engineering or political correctness. We believe that people should be rewarded for their hard work and their achievements, not for their race or their gender.

In conclusion, the victory of Abelardo De La Espriella in Colombia is a testament to the power of conservative ideals and the desire for freedom and prosperity that is sweeping the globe. It's a reminder that the left's policies of socialism and government control are not the answer to our problems, but rather the cause of them. It's a reminder that conservative policies of limited government, individual freedom, and free market economics are the key to unlocking prosperity and opportunity for all.

We conservatives are not just fighting for our country, we're fighting for our way of life. We're fighting for the freedom to make our own choices, to live our own lives, and to pursue our own dreams. We're fighting for the importance of family, community, and culture. We're fighting for justice and fairness, for a system that rewards hard work and achievement, not dependency and entitlement.

So let's stand strong, let's stand proud, and let's keep fighting for what we believe in. Let's show the left that we will not be silenced, that we will not be intimidated, and that we will not be defeated. We are the party of freedom, the party of prosperity, and the party of justice. We are the party that believes in the American people, that believes in their ability to succeed, and that believes in their right to live their own lives.

So let's go out there and make our voices heard. Let's go out there and fight for what we believe in. Let's go out there and show the left that we're not going away, that we're not going to be defeated, and that we're going to keep fighting for freedom, for prosperity, and for justice. We are conservatives, and we're proud of it. We're proud of our values, proud of our principles, and proud of our country. Let's stand strong, let's stand proud, and let's keep fighting for what we believe in.

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