About Rod D. Martin
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Politics & Economics
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Faith & Cultureby Charles Gordon
February 13, 2007
(1) When asked about his ideology, if a politician answers, “I’m a fiscal conservative,” chances are (a) he’s socially liberal and (b) either he is not truly a fiscal conservative either or he will abandon his fiscal conservatism when the going gets tough.
(2) It’s been said that as people get older they become more conservative. That’s true, unless they live in Washington.
(3) Watching liberal Republican blue bloods trying to “out-liberal” the Democrats on issues like abortion and gay marriage is like watching a group of 80-year-olds trying to be “hip” by frantically inserting nose rings while lining up for tattoos. They look pathetic and you almost feel sorry for them…..(Well, almost….)
(4) Why are liberals called “progressives?” What is so progressive about opposing the most creative, dynamic economic system in history, one that thrives on freedom and has lifted more people out of poverty and hopelessness than any other in history?
(5) Despite all the talk about “natural” being better, you’re still more likely to get sick from nature than from anything we’ve done to it. Bacteria and viruses continue to cause far more illness than the products we create or the processes by which we create them.
(6) At the heart of modern environmentalism is a colossal contradiction: On the one hand, it criticizes people for what they do to nature. On the other hand, it denies that people are anything but a part of nature. Why criticize what we’re doing to nature if we’re simply doing what we’ve evolved to do?
(7) How can secular liberals be more compassionate than religious conservatives when they consistently give less money than religious conservatives do to charity?
(8) The key to being happy is lowering your expectations and demands. This way, when good things happen, you’re grateful and surprised and when bad things happen, you’re better able to handle them.
(9) The worst ambulance chasers aren’t lawyers. They’re politicized “preachers” looking to inject race into every quarrel among people.
Rod is one of our nation’s leading minds. He’s smart, original, and very committed—a combination that one rarely finds.
Rod Martin and [former Howard Dean campaign manager] Joe Trippi are America’s two foremost experts on online politics.
Rod Martin is a Reaganite-Thatcherite conservative…[and] a man who has spent much of his life ministering to and working for the benefit of others. I know Rod as an advocate for freedom, a leader who understands the real changes we need in Washington, and who has the drive and ability to make those changes happen.
Rod Martin is the kind of dynamic leader who has the knowledge, ability and experience to lead us successfully into the 21st Century. His vision for America is compelling.
Rod Martin literally wrote the book on excellence. Humble yet brilliant, a man of love and compassion, with penetrating clarity he illuminates the world around us, and we are both stirred and enlightened.
Rod Martin is a born leader and an outstanding political mind. Anyone who takes him on is going to have a serious fight on their hands.
Rod Martin is a man of uncommon vision and character. Ever since I first worked alongside Rod in the early days of PayPal, I’ve been struck by his powerful vision for the future. Rod understands the intersection of technology, politics and culture in a way that few others do.
Rod Martin wears with uncommon grace an uncanny ability to link his vigorous faith to the practical challenges of both the business world and the political arena. Yet the respect he shows for others carries a warmth and modesty that are both too rare among those who are strong advocates of feisty positions.
America badly needs more leaders who really get the future. We need more Rod Martins.
Rod Martin is a modern day philosopher-statesman. He is a capitalist intellectual, a conservative iconoclast, a gentle adversary and a kind prophet. He inspires us towards a fresh national vision built upon the original founding principles.
Rod Martin is not only effective and efficient, but he is also perceptive, wise and gracious. He gets things done. He is a great friend and a great ally.
Rod is one of the sharpest, most gracious men I know, and one of the most gifted political thinkers today. His ability to analyze issues and communicate thoughtful insights on them have earned him the respect of people across the political spectrum.
I am proud to have been Rod Martin’s friend for a quarter century, and I can tell you that he is one of the finest men and most outstanding leaders in our church and in our country today. He has a knack for turning everything he touches to success.
Rod Martin is a cornucopian entrepreneur and eutropic thinker whose influence radiates through an array of companies, institutions, movements and churches. A renaissance American, he is also a prolific friend of freedom and faith around the globe.
If Rod Martin represents the next generation of leaders, America has nothing to worry about.
A leader and a servant, in public life and in private, Rod Martin strides at the top of his profession, and has nowhere to go but up. He is in the truest sense of the word ‘outstanding’.
Rod Martin is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished thought leaders today. He is a wonderful mentor, a humble role model, and a deep inspiration for the next generation of scientific innovators and entrepreneurs.
Rod’s achievements pale beside his character and his brilliance. He sees what others can’t. He leads when others won’t.
Rod Martin is one of America’s finest young minds.