What does it take to remain a free people? There’s a set of principles or beliefs that must be learned and passed on. We’ve been doing just that as we study “The Five Thousand Year Leap.” (Skousen, W. Cleon. The Five Thousand Year Leap: 28 Ideas That Changed the World. National Center for Constitutional Studies, […]
Cleon Skousen’s 18th and 19th Principles of Liberty
Did you know that a Constitution can be written or unwritten? I like to use the example of teenage drivers to illustrate. There’s usually an unwritten constitution in the home about the use of the car. The teen is limited to where they can go with the car, must put gas in the tank before […]
Presidents’ Christmas Remarks
Do you ever wonder how past generations in our country celebrated Christmas? For several years, I have read about cherished Christmas traditions Americans developed over the years, as well as historical events, such as Washington’s crossing the Delaware River on the night of December 25, 1776. The latter holds a special place in my memory. […]
More Principles of Liberty
Did you know that a Constitution can be written or unwritten? I like to use the example of teenage drivers as an illustration. There’s usually an unwritten constitution in the home about the use of the car. The teen is limited to where they can go with the car, must put gas in the tank […]
Pretzel Logic
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 […]
Are Americans Over It?
Ever wonder what goes on just outside of the Impeachment Inquiry being held by the House Intelligence Committee? Marie Yovanovitch, the former American ambassador to Ukraine, was testifying the day I walked past the Longworth House Office Building to check it out for myself. You have to get there early to secure one of the […]
Heard on the Street
Heard on the street: I witnessed a “peaceful” protest that I saw in front of the White House a few days ago. This was going on right outside the new gate/wall/fence that is being built. It is the same type of fence that I remember from all of my other visits to the White House […]
Skousen’s 14th Principle-Property Rights
Our Constitution, claims author Cleon Skousen, is basically about providing abuse from authority. So, in what area are those in authority most likely to usurp power and abuse their citizens? Let’s explore this as we continue in our book study of “The Five Thousand Year Leap.” (Skousen, W. Cleon. The Five Thousand Year Leap: 28 […]
Impeachment Inquiry
Are you confused by the impeachment inquiry? Captivated? Bored? Don’t know what to think? Maybe a combo of all of the above? Here are some things I am looking for as I listen to the hearings:- Listen. Sometimes watching the proceedings adds to the experience, but in this case, you might gain more by listening. […]
Heard On the Street
You know, when you hear something on the street that isn’t so, but you let it go? You don’t respond to every little thing cuz you’re not a king. So, you write a blog post. That’s where I’m at today. Maybe you can relate. Heard on the street: -“Only poor people go to the military.” Anyone […]
