Take Heart! Be Encouraged! No matter how you feel about recent national events there is good evidence that our Constitution is up to the challenges of modern day America. We should pause in gratitude for the wisdom of our founders; they created an amazing government for our benefit.
Are you wondering why I am so optimistic [...]
Capitalism is built on self interest, yes, and let me explain why I think that is a good thing. An ex-Soviet, Russian ship pulled into our Naval Station, in Mayport, Florida when I was stationed there. We saw the Russian sailors all excited to see America. I did not get the chance [...]
Recently, the 2nd Amendment seems to be at the forefront of people’s minds and I receive regular questions on my stance concerning gun control.
How do I feel about the 2nd Amendment? I fully support it.
I believe law abiding citizens have the right to defend themselves and to me, one of the best ways to [...]
Those who love our form of government because common citizens can shape its actions have reason to celebrate this week. That reason, of course, is Senator-elect Scott Brown of Massachusetts.
First off, let me extend my congratulations to Scott Brown. He stepped into the ring when victory seemed impossible. Regardless, he campaigned hard and ultimately won, [...]
“We all change the world in ways we may never know. Every life makes a difference. The more we understand the value of every human being, the more we will understand the value of freedom. The fight to save freedom begins with us as individuals.” – U.S. Senator Jim Demint
It has [...]
Have you ever had too much to drink, perhaps more than a couple too many? And then what? Eventually the party ended, the bottle ran dry, the bar closed, or the money was gone. Then you began the path towards recovery. Along that path was almost certainly a hang-over, the painful reminder that you’d overdone [...]
The United States, as we have historically done, is responding to the tragic situation in Haiti. I fully support that effort. It is the culture of Americans to not turn away from people in dire need, and that culture is key to what has made this country great.
I want to see [...]
Are the actions of the current administration which are supported by Congressmen David Wu hurting senior citizens, particularly those on fixed incomes? Rather than answer immediately, here are some items to consider.
First, approximately half a trillion dollars will be cut from Medicare to fund the overhaul of healthcare. Meanwhile, fact-checking by AARP finds that [...]
The term “freedom” seems to be changing definition by those espousing what they call “progressive” thinking.
Can we depend upon our government for our wellbeing? The answer to this question divides the political spectrum. Our country was founded on the idea that government should be only as powerful as necessary to accomplish those responsibilities assigned to it under the Constitution.
It’s a comforting idea that citizens will work together for the good [...]
