Pretzel Logic- while being a best seller for recording artist Steely Dan, it befuddles a nation when Congress employs it. Pretzel Logic is defined as “twisted or circular reasoning that when dissected is wrong, does not make sense or does not explain the situation rationally.” I listened all day long while the House conducted impeachment […]
Who Do We Listen to?
Do we listen more to the Press, the Politician, and the Professor than we do to the Preacher? I’ve got this question rolling around in my head all day as I try to apply Common Sense Civics and Citizenship to a recent incident that happened in Florida. A 14 year -old boy gets beaten up […]
Checks and Balances-The 17th Principle
“A system of checks and balances should be adopted to prevent the abuse of power.” After listening to some of the impeachment inquiry this week, our 17th Principle of liberty could not be more pertinent. Welcome as we continue in our book study of “The 5000 Year Leap.” (Skousen, W. Cleon. The Five Thousand Year […]
Heard On the Street…
Heard on the street: “The actual process of politics has failed this nation.” Because we are practicing common sense civics and citizenship here, not “fly off the handle” with fellow citizens, let’s look closely at this statement. What is the “actual process of politics?” Is it voting? Choosing candidates? Or communication with constituents? Is it […]
It’s a Happy Thanksgiving for America. It really is.
Americans have every reason to count their blessings this Thanksgiving. I know, I know. We feel like we’re at odds with each other, and nothing is getting done. There must be something to be grateful for, as 96% of Americans are celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday this year. More than 70% of us will gather at […]
Skousen’s 15th Principle
Welcome to our weekly book study of “The Five Thousand Year Leap.” (Skousen, W. Cleon. The Five Thousand Year Leap: 28 Ideas That Changed the World. National Center for Constitutional Studies, 1981). This week, we’re looking at Skousen’s 15th Principle, which is: “The highest level of prosperity occurs when there is a free-market economy and […]