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Unity Over Division: A Call to Action

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Washington's Warning: A Timeless Truth George Washington, our first president, warned against Americans dividing into political parties and factions in his farewell address, on Saturday, September 17, 1796.  "However [political parties or factions] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.“ (This is one of the reasons why I don’t allow mention of political parties or prominent personalities in the comments, nor links or pictures) I can’t help but reflect on Washington’s warning as I listen to the continuous drumbeat of bad news. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not giving up hope. Our founding documents, combined with the true grit of Americans throughout our country’s short …

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Embrace America’s Founding: A Call to Unity

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Many Americans wonder, "How did we get where we are today?" They acknowledge that things have gone "off the rails." We the People must embrace America's founding principles instead of trying to change her into something she is not. Let's challenge ourselves for a moment.  The Imperfection of Generations Accept the fact that no generation is perfect, including yours. Instead of fighting, blaming, shaming, and canceling your fellow Americans, raise the bar on yourself to be as excellent as you expect others to be. There is a significant tendency to dismiss, deny, or denigrate our Founders because of slavery in their day. Slavery is a horrific scourge in our nation's history, but so is the killing of innocents in our day. Many people at one time accepted the current cultural drift but have now matured and changed their views. Such is the life of every generation. We grow and learn. And we should extend the same grace to the Founding era that we hope history will give …

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Unity Over Division: A Call to Action

Washington’s Warning: A Timeless Truth George Washington, our first president, warned against Americans dividing into political parties and factions in his farewell address, on Saturday, September 17, 1796.  “However [political parties or factions] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by […]

Embrace America’s Founding: A Call to Unity

Many Americans wonder, “How did we get where we are today?” They acknowledge that things have gone “off the rails.” We the People must embrace America’s founding principles instead of trying to change her into something she is not. Let’s challenge ourselves for a moment.  The Imperfection of Generations Accept the fact that no generation […]

Your Guide to Legislative Engagement

How can the American people do their due diligence with legislation that is too voluminous for even the congressmen and their staff to get through? That is the question from one of our patriot participants this week. She writes: “What about keeping up with contemporary legislation? Our Representatives – who are paid to do this […]

Embracing the Spirit of Flag Day

(This post had over 3,500 “likes” this week on Facebook, so I’m repeating here and in my weekly update. I hope you find it encouraging. 🇺🇸) “As long as we stand united under the American flag, there is no challenge we cannot overcome. It is a symbol of our resilience and strength.” – Unknown Flags for […]

Who Controls America? States or Federal Government?

Have you noticed the protestors who believe the states ultimately control America? Are these people correct? Who controls America? It’s not a “who” but a “what,” as we are a nation of laws, not of elected officials’ desires. The U.S. Constitution and the duly elected officials governing under its authority control our government. See Article […]

Unmasking Myths: The Role of Judges

Do you know the role of Judges? Our constitutional illiteracy shows up in misconceptions about their job. You might be surprised by the truth behind the Judge’s role in our Constitutional Republic. Let’s take a look: Authority Myth  1. Judges do not have the authority to make laws. That authority belongs solely to the Legislative […]

Embracing Our Civic Duty Today

Sometimes we have to dig a little deeper to find out about our American heritage. The Presidential Oath: Is It a Shared Responsibility? “. . . But he who takes the oath today to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States only assumes the solemn obligation which every patriotic citizen, on the […]

Passion vs. Wisdom in Governance

What are your hopes and dreams? We generally fail to realize that how we are governed has more to say about whether we will ever realize them. The Impact of Governance on Our Hopes and Dreams When I sat down to think about this question years ago, it led me to study our founding documents […]

Opportunity Plus Preparedness

Here’s a thought to ponder as we head into a long Memorial Day weekend…. The person “born on third base” may have an easier time getting to “home plate” than the one born in “the dugout.” Both can make it to “home plate.” Both still have to be alert for opportunities to get to their […]