Category Archives: Timeless Principles
Obama’s Policies – “Deadly Dangerous”
Robin Leach, familiar voice of “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous,” has joined the chorus of Brits like Daniel Hannan (who spoke repeatedly about the perils of national healthcare) trying to warn Americans about the destructive nature of socialism. He … Continue reading
The “Shot Heard Round the World”
Concord Hymm By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world. The foe long since in silence slept; Alike … Continue reading
Founding Wisdom [Flouted by the Foolish]
“A nation of well informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. It is in the region of ignorance that tyranny begins.” Benjamin Franklin
Japan: Sadness… and Salvation
Aokigahara, a forest located at the base of Mount Fuji is considered the most haunted place in all of Japan. That may very well be the case. Because it also has the dubious distinction of being the world’s second most … Continue reading
Founding Wisdom [Flouted by the Foolish]
“If Congress can do whatever in their discretion can be done by money, and will promote the General Welfare, the Government is no longer a limited one, possessing enumerated powers, but an indefinite one, subject to particular exceptions.” ~ … Continue reading
Founding Wisdom [Flouted by the Foolish]
“Of those men who have overturned the liberties of republics, the greatest number have begun their career by paying an obsequious court to the people, commencing demagogues and ending tyrants.” ~ Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 1 ~
Higher Mis-Education – and alternatives
Getting ready to send junior off to college in the fall? Or maybe still researching all the options? Before you or your kid commit to several years – and lots of $$ – you should read Dennis Prager’s recent re-cap … Continue reading
“If I were the Devil”
If you’ve been around a couple decades you probably remember the famous radio voice of Paul Harvey. I think there were several different versions of this broadcast but the original one probably dates back to the 60’s. What was prescient … Continue reading
“Liberally Conservative” – or just confused?
“I’m fiscally conservative but socially liberal.” A frequent mantra from talk-show callers, this statement is often followed by “And that’s why I can’t vote for Santorum” or “That’s why I support Ron Paul.” The proclamation is usually delivered … Continue reading
Harvard Needs a New Motto: “Whatever”
Harvard University got its present name when, on March 13th in 1639, New College (founded 1636) was renamed for John Harvard, a Puritan minister. In 1637 Harvard and his wife had emigrated from England to avoid religious persecution. They settled … Continue reading
Founding Wisdom [Flouted by the Foolish]
“The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence. If ‘Thou … Continue reading
Feminism, Floozies and a Fluke
During Lent this year my devotional companion is the “Gargoyle Code” by Fr. Dwight Longenecker. Subtitled: “Lenten letters between a master tempter and his diabolical trainee,” the book’s theme is borrowed from C.S. Lewis’s classic “The Screwtape Letters.” In Longenecker’s … Continue reading
