I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her commodious harbors and her ample rivers, and it was not there. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her fertile fields and boundless forests, and it was not there. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her rich mines and her vast world commerce, and it was not there. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in in her public school system and her institutions of learning, and it was not there. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her democratic congress and her matchless constitution, and it was not there.
Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.
~ attributed to Alexis de Tocqueville
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
update: U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child
"A United Nations human rights treaty that could prohibit children from being spanked or homeschooled, ban youngsters from facing the death penalty and forbid parents from deciding their families' religion is on America's doorstep, a legal expert warns."
United Nations' threat: No more parental rights
United Nations' threat: No more parental rights
Sunday, February 08, 2009
The smartest thing Bill Clinton did was to keep his hands off the economy that began rolling during the Reagan era. His wisdom in keeping his hands in his pockets allowed him to capture the credit for President Reagen's policies. Smooth move, Slick Willie.
The best thing President Obama could do for our economy is a similar stategy. Sink the "Spendulous" package, let the liberal politicians eat their own sausage and let the chips fall where they may in American business.
Right will level out and wrong will be buried.
This bailout is a sham and the less time we spend considering it, the less sausage and eggs will stain the record of President Obama.
Mr. President, Jimmy Carter is not remembered as a noteworthy President; don't follow his lead.
The best thing President Obama could do for our economy is a similar stategy. Sink the "Spendulous" package, let the liberal politicians eat their own sausage and let the chips fall where they may in American business.
Right will level out and wrong will be buried.
This bailout is a sham and the less time we spend considering it, the less sausage and eggs will stain the record of President Obama.
Mr. President, Jimmy Carter is not remembered as a noteworthy President; don't follow his lead.
Friday, February 06, 2009
President Obama seems to be spending most of his time lately criticizing everyone who disagrees with him; the problem seems to be that he can't FIND anyone that agrees with him that is not a Democrat party hack!
President Obama should be focusing on acquiring leadership skills.
And, of course, he and his fellow Democrats are going to take NO responsibility for the problems on the table!
Obama fires up House Democrats to help push through stimulus bill
"President Barack Obama said Thursday that "the scale and the scope" of his economic plan is right, turning up the heat on critics he said were hawking "phony arguments" and "false theories of the past" to chip away at the bill's programs.
Don't come to the table with the same tired arguments and worn ideas that helped to create this crisis," the president said at the House Democrats' annual retreat in Williamsburg."
The bottom line is that the President wants everyone who disagrees with him to stop fussing, because they're just plain wrong! Now I wonder what happened to that promised "spirit of change" he was so clear about last year ...
President Obama should be focusing on acquiring leadership skills.
And, of course, he and his fellow Democrats are going to take NO responsibility for the problems on the table!
Obama fires up House Democrats to help push through stimulus bill
"President Barack Obama said Thursday that "the scale and the scope" of his economic plan is right, turning up the heat on critics he said were hawking "phony arguments" and "false theories of the past" to chip away at the bill's programs.
Don't come to the table with the same tired arguments and worn ideas that helped to create this crisis," the president said at the House Democrats' annual retreat in Williamsburg."
The bottom line is that the President wants everyone who disagrees with him to stop fussing, because they're just plain wrong! Now I wonder what happened to that promised "spirit of change" he was so clear about last year ...
Republican Senator Proposes Amendment to Overturn Ban on Cash for Schools Hosting Faith Forums
"Republican Sen. Jim DeMint proposed an amendment Thursday to kill a provision in the Senate stimulus bill that prohibits renovation money for schools that allow religious groups to meet on campus.
DeMint proposed the amendment after the provision was passed in the Democratic-controlled House despite unanimous Republican opposition. The amendment is expected to be voted on Thursday, an aide to the senator told FOXNews.com."
"Republican Sen. Jim DeMint proposed an amendment Thursday to kill a provision in the Senate stimulus bill that prohibits renovation money for schools that allow religious groups to meet on campus.
DeMint proposed the amendment after the provision was passed in the Democratic-controlled House despite unanimous Republican opposition. The amendment is expected to be voted on Thursday, an aide to the senator told FOXNews.com."
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
The economic stimulus plan proposed by the House and now in the Senate, appears to be with pork like a Christmas sausage! President Obama's Democrat party is kicking off with no "change" but party politics business as usual.
I find it distressingly humorous that President Obama in his weekly address to America stated that he "found" these financial problems after he took office. Yep, he's about change all right; small change for you and me and big change for Democrat cronies!
I call upon each of us to make those phones in Washington ring to let them know that we are not falling for this "bailout of Congress". We either need to bailout the economy with common sense priorities or nothing at all!
I find it distressingly humorous that President Obama in his weekly address to America stated that he "found" these financial problems after he took office. Yep, he's about change all right; small change for you and me and big change for Democrat cronies!
I call upon each of us to make those phones in Washington ring to let them know that we are not falling for this "bailout of Congress". We either need to bailout the economy with common sense priorities or nothing at all!
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