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Tag Archives: freedom
Sit down, shut up, and be an American
Phoney “political correctness” is eroding our freedoms. Read why Gil thinks so. Continue reading
Further Analysis of Arizona’s Anti-Illegal Immigration Law
I have previously written about the Arizona law and want to update my thoughts since the AZ legislature amended the statute. The hue and cry continues, even by those who either don’t understand it, or haven’t bothered to consider the … Continue reading
From whence is all this “change we can believe in” coming?
Below you will first find some statements of principles gleaned from history. Then we will discuss some modern examples. I dare you to read these and think about them … whose principles are these? The principles the working class must … Continue reading
Photo Of The Day: Iraq Elections — the impossible just takes a little longer
“Stay the course” justified. The difficult is hard, the impossible just takes a little longer. No, this war is not over but this event, the significance of which is embodied in this photograph, is a significant battle won. A young … Continue reading
Your most important vote … it’s not what you think ….
(this was originally thought of as a speech for the Highland Lakes Toastmasters Club on March 2, 2010 — more on that below) It’s the day after election day for the party primaries in Texas and hopefully everyone got out … Continue reading
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State Board of Education — Revisionist History in Progress
An interesting piece from Liberty Counsel. (Note 1) I saw a portion of the Mike Huckabee show last night and a LC spokesman was talking about this problem. Pay attention: The SBOE — which approves standard curriculum textbooks — is … Continue reading
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Washington: Get back to your constitutional duties — NOW!
Healthcare “reform” is not your job. Raising an army and protecting the country — and its inherent sovereignty — IS your job. In none of the enumerated powers (Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution) do we find anything … Continue reading
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Pithy thoughts for all
Think upon these: The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life. -Theodore Roosevelt (quoted 100 years ago) “For those who fought for it, freedom … Continue reading
The Business and Media Institute — Guarding the news of our Free Enterprise System
The engine of America’s freedom and prosperity (yes, they go hand-in-hand) is our system of free enterprise. It is under attack now more than ever in a steady march toward facism. No, I don’t think I’m being an extremist in … Continue reading
WHERE are the voices for freedom?
A battle for freedom is being fought half-way around the world in Iran, and on every communication medium in existence from cell phone videos on You Tube, to Twitter, to Facebook, and beyond. The rebellion for freedom and fair elections … Continue reading