We have hit the hot button on some topics this week that have generated a lot of discussion on the Common Sense Civics and Citizenship Facebook page. Perhaps you have been involved in the Electoral College debates. Or, maybe you wonder who is going to pay the bill for all the government program proposals. Many […]
Manifest Destiny- The 28th Principle of Freedom
At last, we have arrived! Well, at least to the end of our book study in Cleon Skousen’s masterful work on Principles of Freedom called “The 5000 Year Leap.”(Skousen, W. Cleon. The Five Thousand Year Leap: 28 Ideas That Changed the World. National Center for Constitutional Studies, 1981). The 28th and final Principle of Freedom […]
The Electoral College Debate
The big buzz lately is all about the Electoral College. Some people are actively campaigning for the popular vote to be the final say in presidential elections. In short, these Americans want to do away with the constitutionally mandated Electoral College. The Electoral College just happened to be in the lesson I taught this week […]
And the Clock Keeps Ticking
23,266,411,000,000That’s in round numbers what the National Debt Clock read as I began this article. In fact, this is one criticism of the State of the Union I have. Of all the great spending proposals, I kept wondering, “Where’s the money to pay for all of this if we are in trillions of dollars of […]
The Week That Was…
This was the week that was. It really was. I’m having a time of reflection as common sense citizens have been challenged to think for themselves these last few days. Here are some of my thoughts: Super Bowl Half-time This falls under the category of citizenship. We have most of Americans tuning in for the […]
State of the Union
The picture above is a copy of the first State of the Union address by President George Washington. Just a reminder that the State of the Union address will be given February 4, 2019, at 9 pm eastern. As always, I recommend using a site that runs the event without comment. C-SPAN is my go-to, […]
On My Mind…
Some thoughts are rolling around in my mind today. I want to share them with you. First, essential events are calling our attention as common sense citizens this week. I recommend using a source that televises or broadcasts the event without comment. Monday: Closing arguments of the Impeachment trial Senators speak about the trial decision […]
Exciting Announcement!
Exciting Announcement! Hey Everyone! I will be doing a three week workshop in Rochelle, Illinois on Our Founding American Documents- the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution- and how they apply to our lives today. If you’re in the area, join me at one, two, or all three sessions beginning March 21, March 28, […]
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Court of Impeachment -The Vote
Re: Impeachment Proceedings There’s more that goes on behind the scenes that is not shown in the media. Here’s my take on the Court of Impeachment proceedings of January 31. Note: I am an American civics educator, not a trial or an appellate lawyer. Most of us are not lawyers. I try to understand these […]
Impeachment -What’s Next?
What happens next in the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump? The schedule looks to be something like this: January 28- The President’s legal team continues its defense. Expect supporting arguments that contend it is not an impeachable offense to investigate credible evidence of corruption. The President’s legal team may continue to present evidence to support […]
Impeachment Trial-It’s About to Get Real
It’s about to get real. Have you been listening to the Impeachment trial question phase? As this phase comes to a close, the questions are getting more senators sponsoring them. The responses from both House Managers and Counsel for the President are getting, shall we say, more personal? The room is heating up instead of […]
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Principle of Liberty #26-The Family
Welcome, as we return to study Cleon Skousen’s principles of liberty (Skousen, W. Cleon. The Five Thousand Year Leap: 28 Ideas That Changed the World. National Center for Constitutional Studies, 1981). This week, we are looking at Principle # 26. When Skousen completed this work in 1981, the 26th Principle of Liberty would not have […]
Where Are We Now?
Where Are We Now?? So, where are we in the trial process of President Trump’s impeachment? It’s easy to criticize the House Managers or the President’s legal team as they present their arguments for or against conviction. We can get caught up in the graphics, the tone of voice, hairstyles, etc. I know my mind […]
