Introduction:
We believe that ideas matter. It is fundamental to our nation that we, the people, do the hard work of thinking about ideas - that we converse with one another, engage with opposing viewpoints and opinions, have civil discussion and debates. By doing so, we sharpen one another's minds, we build respect for one another, and most importantly, ideas may compete on the battlefield of our hearts and minds - so that better ideas may win.
We challenge every Patriot to be familiar with the ideas and to develop well reasoned positions on them. It is your responsibility - your civil duty to this nation - to bring ideas to light; to return civil discussion and debate to the American political landscape, to the American household, and to share these ideas with fellow Americans. A well reasoned position cannot be explained by a headline or a 10 second audio clip; we must do the work of thinking for ourselves. Since the days of our Founders, A love of Freedom, Equality, and a passion for civil discourse and discussion of ideas is what Made America Great. Let's do that Again.
And for this reason, Patriots do not want shouting matches or name-calling political and media theater as usual. Until you've read through and fully understand the ideas of Patriots, you have no place among us, and no place to criticize us. When ideas compete in the hearts and minds of men and women, the best ideas WILL win. We believe our ideas are best, and we want to show you why. We hope you'll take the time to join us in the conversation. And if you have better ideas to add, Patriots are always willing to learn from you, and refine our ideas - ever pursuing Liberty, Equality, and Justice.