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 […]