As we continue to look at some of the many highlights of CLC 2007, I will attempt to share glimpses into the expansion of insight, inspiration, and illumination of thought that was the 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference.It is unlikely CLC 2007, would have happened at all or unquestionably with the levels of professionalism and inspiration without its superbly capable organizers, Eric Odom and Chuck Muth, highly respected experts in their individual fields of expertise. Odom and Muth coupled together their experience and exceptional perspectives into a wedding of what is hoped will be a long lasting marriage of the best of constitutional conservatism and the professional skills with technical tools to bring about a meaningful revival of conservatism to assure America’s future as it was intended by our nation’s founders.
Like most large family weddings, cousins from various branches of the common families appeared. Constitutional Conservatives, Independent Conservatives, Libertarians, and Republicans took their seats with the respective sides of the family for the wedding.
Finding joy and hope as the marriage ceremony progressed the family members found new unification in their ancestral and historical roots. Vows were made, toasts were done, the music brought a new rhythm to those in attendance.
By the time the wedding reception was over, this gathering was much a closer unit with cousins from all branches making their own vows to be a closer family from now on. Leaving the event with updated address books, and communication information, and renewal of the family bond, these cousins and other kin proceeded home with great renewal of common kinship.
Admittedly, a bit of a dreamer, this writer envisioned this wedding as also being attended by scores of the nation’s founding fathers and mothers. In our midst were the time and principle tempered individuals who placed everything they had; fortune, fame, and family on the line, to bring forward and secure the American Republic for all who would come in future years. That feeling of attachment with them lingers with this aging conservative.
Richard G. Shuster
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