This post isn’t about blame; it’s about education. Below are examples of courage, sacrifice, and faith that shaped our national character. Read them and share your thoughts in the comments—without naming, blaming, or shaming political parties or people—so we can learn together. Let’s begin with a powerful example from our nation’s early history. From Valley […]
Christmas Overnight, 1776
Christmas overnight, December 25-26, 1776. Rain turned to sleet, turned to ice, turned into a biting storm from the northeast. Who would brave a night like that with a poorly clad, hungry, tired army and the need to cross the ice-choked Delaware River? George Washington would. The Night that Changed the War The army was […]
Questions Every Citizen Must Answer
History shows that socialism is an agenda that entices people groups with promises that have historically yielded a record of failure. How are entire populations won over? Socialists do it with promises of free things and fairness from a “new and improved government” led by someone “smarter” than you. Ask yourself these questions: Who is […]
P.L.A.N. for Peaceful Holiday Gatherings
As we prepare for upcoming celebrations with family and friends, I offer you my common-sense P.L.A.N. for a peaceful event. These get-togethers often involve citizenship issues that spark disagreements. Prior planning prevents poor performance. Take a look: (No) Politics-How to avoid holiday fights P. (No) Politics. If someone begins discussing a highly controversial topic, find […]
Founders’ Motives: Framework for Independence
What were the specific motives and framework that guided our Founders? There appears to be a movement to transform our current Constitutional Republic into something of ambiguous scope but resolute intention. The movement has an undercurrent of dissatisfaction with the status quo, but lacks the motivation and structure that our Founders had when deciding to […]
Remembering Pearl Harbor 12/07/41
“No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory …We will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us … Hostilities exist. There […]
Rewind: Founding Principles, Constitutional Precautions
Grab a cup of coffee or tea because today, we are reviewing the Founding Principle of constitutional precautions, or the “fences of protection” around our liberty. I addressed this issue in a previous post from September, 2023. These are timeless principles and deserve a review. Here they are: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and […]
Nullification Theory: When Challenging Federal Law
What do these actions have in common? Sanctuary cities Legalization of marijuana Local officials ordering subordinates not to protect federal law officers Reminding active duty military that they have the right to disobey an illegal order A U.S. congressman suggesting that state law enforcement could arrest federal officials who were enforcing the immigration laws The […]
A Nation’s Gratitude: Historical Proclamations
Why Pause and Reflect? There’s something special and rejuvenating about taking a moment to pause and reflect on our national tradition of Thanksgiving. As we prepare to celebrate the holidays and our 250th American birthday, I found a few past selections from presidential proclamations and Thanksgiving prayers worth a read with a cup of coffee […]
President Accusing Congress: Law, Not Hysteria
Can a president accuse members of Congress of seditious behavior? While a president can say things, we are a nation of laws, not citizens’ feelings. Let’s examine the law: Treason vs. Sedition Legal Penalties Treason (18 U.S.C. § 2381) still carries a possible death penalty by statute. Still, convictions for treason are extremely rare and […]
Two Media Voices, Two Futures
Which media voice are you listening to today — the one that fans passive anger and blames others, or the one that confronts hard facts and urges productive action? Do you find that media coverage shapes your opinions and views on civic issues? If so, it can become more challenging to think and reason independently. […]
Senate Filibuster: Past, Present, Future
What is the Senate filibuster, and how does it work? Let’s examine this issue. The Senate was meant to be a deliberative body, using debate and persuasion to come to a decision that benefits We the People. But now, it is merely a clash of partisans. In a sense, some say we have lost our […]
Honoring America’s Brave Veterans
Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day. Finding a conversation about real American heroes can sometimes be difficult. Instead, headlines often feature controversy or political debate. Why not commemorate and celebrate our eternally vigilant men and women who are America’s courageous living heroes? After all, Veterans know better than most what it takes to preserve true […]
The Cost of Convenience: Freedom vs. Freebies
Why would people trade freedom for free stuff? Our Founders believed a good working definition of freedom is “A state of exemption from the power or control of another; liberty; exemption from slavery, servitude, or confinement.” (See https://webstersdictionary1828.com/ ). Look up the former Soviet Union or Venezuela. We the People in certain cities (yes, plural, […]
Defending American Values in a Divided Age
Are you being harassed for your American views on law and government? Are you being overpowered in conversations, where no amount of logic or civil discourse can occur? Are you being bullied into accepting robbery, arson, theft, and violence as “normal” or “necessary”? Why Traditionalism Still Matters You are not alone. Remember, it’s ok to […]
