Category Archives: Timeless Principles
Presidential Character
George Washington literally defined the term “presidential.” For those of us familiar with his admirable character, could there possibly be a more stunning contrast between the “Father of our country” and the present occupant of the White House? … Continue reading
Comforted and Sustained by Faith
Early last week our local news was dominated by the story of a barricaded gunman in a standoff with police. The situation escalated from a “shots-fired” domestic dispute after the perpetrator shot and killed a responding officer. After a 20 … Continue reading
Gohmert Gives Congress (and POTUS) a Tutorial on Government Obligations
In the wake of the embassy attacks in Egypt and Libya, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) took to the floor of the House on Wednesday to remind the misguided Obama administration, the Washington elite, and, by extension, the misinformed drones in … Continue reading
Restoring the American Dream
Many of us native-born Americans just assume that the vision referred to as the “American Dream” is our birthright. We simply take it for granted – if we think about it at. Not realizing what a rare and precious thing … Continue reading
DNC Convention… phew! At least it ended well.
For those of us who suffered through any part of the Democrats’ convention the past few days, there were at least two bright spots: Gabby Gifford’s appearance on stage last night, leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance; and … Continue reading
Founding Wisdom – Flouted by the Foolish
“Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an … Continue reading
Democrats Formally Sever All Ties to Constitution
Up-dated below ~ ~ But I’m standing by my original post. I don’t believe that today’s events really represent any substantive change in the Democrat party’s true ideology. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ They’ve been moving away from our founding principles for years, … Continue reading
Paul Ryan: “We can do this!”
Hope you had a chance to catch some of the awesome speeches at the GOP convention tonight – positive, inspiring and energizing! Rand Paul, Condoleeza Rice, Tim Pawlenty (“Welcome to Barack Obama’s retirement party!”), Susana Martinez (NM governor) and even … Continue reading
Founding Wisdom – Flouted by the Foolish
“We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all matters of general concern act as a nation, which have national objects to promote, and a national character to support. If we are … Continue reading
Founding Wisdom [Flouted by the Foolish]
“[A] wise and frugal government … shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has … Continue reading
Church of England Stands up for Traditional Marriage
Prime Minister David Cameron, obviously as philosophically adrift as his counterpart across the pond, is on a mission to deconstruct marriage in Britain. It’s evident, as we witness our own culture erode, that progressives’ “morality,” such as it is, is … Continue reading
“Dinesh, you are like a brother to me”
Dinesh D’Souza, president of The Kings’ College and author of numerous books including “The Roots of Obama’s Rage,” and “Obama’s America: Unmaking the American Dream,” met Barack Obama’s half brother George in February, interviewing him for the just-released documentary “2016: … Continue reading
