Being George Washington
February 1, 2012 1 Comment
The Ten Principles of American Patriotism
The Declaration of Independence says there are self-evident truths which provide the foundation for American government and society. The American experiment in self-government is predicated on them. However, public understanding of those truths is being lost; they are no longer self-evident to many Americans. They are fundamental principles on which America stands. This appendix “unpacks†the meaning of the term “self-evident truths.†It identifies ten principles or truths which are essential to understanding, defending and preserving the theory and practice of the American way of life.
January 31, 2012 2 Comments
Into Darkness and Danger
The State of the Union address was meant as one of the checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches. Every other president has been respectful of the other branches during the annual address—except for this president.
January 30, 2012 No Comments
An Interesting Letter From Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton was often accused of being an advocate of a monarchical system of government. His political enemies saw his arguments in favor of a strong federal government and his efforts to strengthen the presidency as indications of his disposition to institute a monarchy in America. He was not deaf to such accusations. In this letter to Timothy Pickering, he explains his views. The last paragraph, is perhaps the most interesting.
January 27, 2012 1 Comment
With Musket and Tomahawk by Michael O. Logusz
January 26, 2012 No Comments
Can Class Warfare Win an Election?
President Obama has adopted a divide and conquer strategy to win reelection. He seems intent on pitting non-whites against whites, atheists against the religious, the gun-phobic against Second Amendment advocates, city dwellers against the heartland, and most important, everyone against the rich. Is this a winning strategy? Not normally.
January 24, 2012 1 Comment
Three Years Into an Obama Nation
Obama’s persistent efforts to breach Constitutional limits on government awakened a populist movement to protect the Constitution and shrink government. Obama Care, an enormous breach of the Constitution and a huge expansion of government all by itself, is only the tip of the iceberg, in terms of the breadth and scope of the president’s attack on the Constitution.
January 23, 2012 2 Comments
Michigan – A Canadian State
The following regulations were issued by Colonel Henry Proctor, concerning the new Canadian Territory of Michigan. Detroit was shamefully surrendered to the British on August 16, 1812.
January 20, 2012 No Comments
Has the Constitution become a Farce?
A return to constitutionality was supposed to be a hallmark of the 2010 election. Part of the GOP's Pledge to America read, “We will require each bill moving through Congress to include a clause citing the specific constitutional authority upon which the bill is justified.†Republicans took over the House with considerable help from the Tea Party and other constitutional conservatives. How has Congress fared in delivering on its promise to comply with the Constitution?
January 19, 2012 1 Comment
After America: Get Ready for Armageddon by Mark Steyn
January 18, 2012 15 Comments
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