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 […]
Can He Run Again??
If the impeached President is removed from office, can he run again? Several participants here at Common Sense Civics and Citizenship have raised this question. The answer is “yes.” Here is why:Article 1, Section 3 gives the Senate 2 powers in the impeachment process: 1. convict a federal official and remove said official from office […]
Justice and Righteousness
Dr. King’s quote from the Bible in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech keeps rolling around in my mind today. “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never failing stream.” (Amos 5:24) May it be so in our personal relations as well as in our national discourse.??
Separatism-Not Isolationism
“Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations- entangling alliances with none.” Sounds like a prescription for everyday life, not just nations! Please don’t confuse this 25th Principle with an attitude of “Can’t we all just get along?” It’s not saying that at all. Instead, the 25th Principle shines a light on U.S. policy that […]
Common Sense Applied
Have you been wondering about events in our nation this week? You may have questions. I sure do. Let’s look at a few issues and apply some Common Sense Civics and Citizenship by asking some important questions. Who is Lev Parnas? He is a Ukranian native and a former Rudy Giuliani associate. Parnas is under […]
Book Study- Principles of Liberty 22, 23, and 24
Would you agree that “A free people should be governed by law and not by the whims of men?” How about this, on freedom? “A free society cannot survive as a Republic without a broad program of General Education.” And, “A free people will not survive unless they stay strong.” Perhaps these sentences gave you […]