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Posted in Americanism, Conservatism on Aug 15th, 2010
Every society is based upon certain majoritarian assumptions.Such assumptions in a free society are starting points not a straight jacket. While this is true of every society, some are threatened by the idea America too has such a starting point. The second part of this discussion is once you get beyond certain hot button [...]
Posted in Americanism, Conservatism on Aug 15th, 2010
There seems to be a major cultural disconnect between those who want a secular state and those who believe in traditional American values. When discussing the issue of returning to the governing principles of the Judeo Christian ethic some hear establishing some theocratic Christian state where Christians rule and others are tolerated. Christians hear the [...]
Posted in Americanism, Conservatism, Liberalism, Liberty, National Dems on Aug 3rd, 2010
Radical Democrat Congressman Peter Stark-CA was asked a simple question by one of his constituents. What limits would remain on the federal government if Congress could get away with passing a bill as destructive of individual rights as Obamacare? Congressman Stark gave an answer which even shocked his constituency. “I think that there are very [...]
Posted in Americanism, Courts, Religion on Jul 19th, 2010
America is slipping into a religious apartheid. Jefferson’s wall of separation between church and state has quietly morphed into a separation of church and state, then into a separation of Christianity from public policy and education. It is contrary to the founder’s vision. The founders wanted to protect American religious expression in the public square [...]
Posted in Americanism, Tributes on Jul 4th, 2010
The 234th anniversary of the founding of this country is something special. I love America as do all of you. I love the freedom to find one’s own path in faith, jobs, family, and fun. In many parts of the world, these areas are dictated by government. There is no class restriction in America. You can [...]
Posted in Americanism, Supreme Court on Jul 3rd, 2010
Kagan: “To be honest with you, I don’t have a view of what are natural rights independent of the Constitution.” Yes, she sounds mainstream enough for me. Let’s hurry up and confirm her. Who needs natural law? Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/Kagan-dodges-and-weaves-on-natural-rights-97608954.html#ixzz0sfOaR6jr This is an interesting discussion on the eve of Independence Day. [...]
Posted in Americanism on Jun 1st, 2010
I agree 100% with Bishop Nancy Pelosi, the archbishop of Capitol Hill. WWJD. It is too bad her voting record doesn’t seem to match at least as most Christians including her own church read in the Scriptures. My first reaction was wow the Democrats must really be in trouble this year. The party that said [...]
Posted in Americanism, Military, Tributes on May 31st, 2010
Posted in Afghanistan, Americanism on May 27th, 2010
The International Red Cross is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, impartial humanitarian organization. They were established to bring humanitarian aid to all nations. There is some controversy about the fact that they taught first aid to the Taliban terrorists recently. First Aid training is not some secret that changes the war. It is available to everyone. The [...]
Posted in Americanism on May 23rd, 2010
101 things voters and candidates should know. The Task of Controlling Power 13. Why is separation of power safer than concentration of power? Government is “force” which Washington compared to “fire” and said government is a “dangerous servant” and a “fearful master.” Power should be dispersed among the people where they can keep it under [...]
Posted in Americanism on May 22nd, 2010
The Constitution has endured the test of time not because we just don’t like change. It is one of the amazing documents ever devised. It was based upon timeless principles inspired by the lessons of our Creator. The Constitution was based upon a theological understanding of the flawed nature of humanity. Humans are flawed and [...]
Posted in Americanism, Republican Party, immigration on Apr 28th, 2010
Republicans are very much against illegal immigration and support tough enforcement, but they are more welcoming of legal immigration than Democrats or Independents according to a new Rasmussen Poll. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 58% favor a policy that would welcome all immigrants except “national security threats, criminals and those who [...]
Posted in Americanism, History on Apr 11th, 2010
The surprising answer is no. The Pilgrims are the most American of them all. They tried it in the beginning. The result was starvation and it almost ended the American Experiment in the north. A new governor adopted the Calvinist ethic of enterprise and the colony flourished. Socialism has come up various times in America. [...]
Posted in Americanism, Antiwar Left, Civility, Hate Speech, History on Mar 25th, 2010
We warned the leaders that their high handed action on the Health Care Law would push the nation closer to the boiling point. They did not listen so you must. This nation must not be allowed to devolve into lawlessness. We will remember in November not threaten people. The Viet Nam peace movement grew from [...]
Posted in Americanism on Jan 31st, 2010
Posted in Americanism, Deficit, Economics, Energy, Entitlements on Jan 4th, 2010
America is at a point of decision. Some say that we are a power in decline just like Rome of old. The case for decline pretty strong. We have gone from surplus to huge deficits in a decade. We have gone from almost of a third of the world’s GDP to less than a quarter. We have [...]
Posted in Americanism, Stuff on Oct 14th, 2009
In yet another attempt by Liberals/Fascists to curtail the rights of Americans to Free Speech, an apartment complex in the People’s Republic of Oregon is threatening eviction for tenants who fly the American Flag. The explanation of why someone can’t fly the flag is that “someone might be offended”. Now I can think of some [...]
Posted in Americanism, Reagan, Stuff on Sep 7th, 2009
President Ronald Reagan spoke to the nations school children before he left office in November of 1988. It was interesting that President Reagan referenced himself less than ten times including a quip about his age (It was two hundred years ago, I remember it well.) and devoted most of his speech to the greatness of [...]
Posted in Americanism, Change, Ethics, Healthcare, National Dems, Obama, Sock Puppeteering, Tea Parties on Aug 13th, 2009
Yes, “astroturf” has finally been located at a town hall meeting about health care. I’m going to give you the Cliff’s Notes version, and urge you to read the original blog post by Matt Bramandi at LoneStarTimes.com with a big ole HAT TIP to him for knowing when to use Google. Here’s apparently how it [...]
Posted in Americanism, Antiwar Left, Change, Healthcare, National Dems on Aug 10th, 2009
According to Reps. Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer, healthcare opponents are “un-American”. These disruptions are occurring because opponents are afraid not just of differing views — but of the facts themselves. Drowning out opposing views is simply un-American. Drowning out the facts is how we failed at this task for decades. Comments?
Posted in Americanism, History, Religion on Jul 25th, 2009
Recently, a Congressman introduced a resolution declaring next year the year of the Bible. This type of resolution usually sails through. We have resolutions declaring awareness of everything under the sun. The PC San Francisco led house Democratic leadership found fault with this resolution. In the past, honoring our heritage was common place. Here is [...]
Posted in Americanism, Comment Rescue, Conservatism on Jul 17th, 2009
Your contributor Tim made this soon to be classic quote. “No person with contempt for the Constitution is fit for public office.” Art Downes Well Art that rules out a sizable chunk our General Assembly and most of the House and Senate, not to mention the executive branches at both the state and federal level. [...]
Posted in Americanism, Deficit, Ethics, History, immigration on Jul 5th, 2009
For a nation, to gain independence is a process. For America, the beginning of that process was signified by the Declaration of Independence on July 4th 1776. Yet, Frederick Douglass reminded America that its independence was not yet complete on July 4th 1854, when he was asked to speak at the commemoration of the Declaration [...]
Posted in Americanism, Stuff on Jul 4th, 2009
This was in my email this morning from a friend in Iraq. I thought I would share this with you. Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. – Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 I would rather be exposed to [...]
Posted in Americanism, Stuff on Jul 4th, 2009
No matter where we are, the GOD of creation (Nature’s God) gave humans the ability to dream. No government, business, or any other person can steal your ability to dream. In America, we are free to live our dreams. The question that I have is will it be harder to live our dreams in post [...]
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