By M.G. Anderson
Will Liberty remain with a nation without virtue among its people? No, answered the Patriots who founded our nation. When asked his opinion on our new constitutional government Ben Franklin cautioned “It is A Republic … If you can keep it.”
When reading the words of the other Colonial Patriots one asks “How did they define virtue?” In their day they drew from commonly familiar Biblical accounts … Read more...
By: Michael Opitz
Our nation is in serious jeopardy of collapse and take over by those who would destroy us. We have placed ourselves in this position by ignoring the warning signs over the past 40 years. It has happened slowly, but now the pace has quickened as the end game approaches. The left with help from many on our side who have been intimidated by the allegation that we … Read more...
by Donald S. Conkey
Recently I was asked to speak to the Woodstock Tea Party on the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States, a Constitution that was crafted with divine assistance to protect the “unalienable rights” Thomas Jefferson had embedded in the Declaration of Independence, the document that declared the colonists right “to assume among the powers of the earth” to become an independent … Read more...
By Paul R. Hollrah
The 111th Congress was sworn in on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Two days later, on Thursday, January 8, the 533 members of the House and Senate (Obama’s Senate seat was still in dispute and Democrats had not yet completed their theft of Coleman’s Minnesota Senate seat) filed into the House chamber for the purpose of certifying the votes of the U.S. Electoral College.
The results of … Read more...
Observations©
By Donald S. Conkey
Today, with the Spirit of Christmas amongst us, and while Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of the Christ child, God’s greatest gift to all mankind, let us celebrate another gift of God, America’s precious Bill of Rights. They were ratified 220 years ago today. This Christmas season, as we ponder the birth of Christ; let us also ponder his gift of freedom to … Read more...
There can be no doubt that all of us are very proud of the young men and women who wear the uniforms of our country. As I write this on the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we are reminded of the huge sacrifices these Americans have made on our behalf for 235 years. Our freedom and liberty are a direct result of … Read more...
By John Douglas
The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement is moving into its third month across the country. While the original goals of the group may have had a bit of merit, their tactics and stubborn refusal to work with those they attack and to seek real solutions exhibits their true colors, anarchy and destruction.
… Read more...By: J. Randolph Evans
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs says this on its website (at http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/):
The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. … Read more...
By Michael Opitz
Let’s start with the basics in several educational disciplines. First let’s look at Civics. The separation of church and state is not found in the U.S. Constitution. It is, however, found in the Constitution of the former Soviet Union. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has publicly lobbied the point that because the U.S. is part of the world community; they (members of the Supreme Court) must … Read more...
By Bob Barr
Upon being sworn in, each newly elected member of the House of Representatives and the Senate must take an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States …” Sadly, for at least some of these 535 members, that initial oath may be the last time they actually focus on the Constitution. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., an eight-term Democrat from Illinois, appears to fall into … Read more...
Observations©
By Donald S. Conkey
Is America actually being turned upside down? There are those who think so. They believe America is being turned upside down because America has turned away from the freedom founding principles that the Founders founded America on. Others then ask why Americans would allow this to happen. The answer, of course, is because few American know our true history or have taken the time … Read more...
Observations©
By Don Coakley
Last week my column extolled the beauty of our Eagle Watch community and how that beauty brings solace to one’s mind and soul. I suppose we all wish life’s problems could be resolved so simply; by looking out over the fairway of a golf course into a distant mountain range. But we also know life’s challenges cannot be solved so easily. After all life is … Read more...