Citizen Writers Fighting Censorship by Helping Americans Understand Issues Affecting the Republic.
Both Republican and Democrat parties’ profit by preserving our current state of affairs, not by improving it. Their opposition to an Article V convention simply confirms that they’re terrified that it might actually work.
When the history books are written, every war needs a start date. For America’s second civil war, I suggest September 1, 2022.
Americans are not Frenchmen, and our country is not destined for the same ending as France. We have something the French lack – the will, and the means, to prevent the anarchy from expanding beyond a few mismanaged cities.
MAKE THE RICH PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE! But, do the guys with the private jets and their names on big buildings even have enough money stashed to balance Uncle Sam’s checkbook? My being an engineer, I figured math could answer that question.
In a just country, those in criminal justice who violate their oath would be punished more harshly than petty criminals. Apparently, America can no longer claim to be a just county.
There are a couple of recent articles, describing the debate underway in two states: Texas and Idaho. Both articles sound very similar in ideology, referencing the 10th Amendment, and arguing for states’ rights. But the actions of the two states couldn’t be more different.
Sir Isaac Newton’s 3rd law applies every bit as much to politics as it does to physics. “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” As applied to our republic, when the federal government stops behaving as intended, so do we.
The title of this piece is a bold statement, and the SAVE act is proof that it’s true.
America is pretty good at protecting itself from foreign threats, but we’ve been guilty of ignoring the enemies within our borders. Now we’re at risk of losing America as it was founded, because of that oversight.
The debate about calling a convention of states is raging across the country. Whether we meet Ben Franklin’s challenge in the 21st century is yet to be determined. So far only 19 states have accepted the “if you can keep it” challenge, and passed resolutions calling for a convention.
When Benjamin Franklin was asked what type of government had been created during that hot Philadelphia summer he replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Franklin wasn’t predicting the demise of our republic, he was observing that the baton was being passed to the self-governed. Our founders created the greatest republic the world has ever known, and then it became our duty to preserve it.
My state Senator runs a column in our local paper every month, updating her constituents on Idaho government business. In her most recent article, she explained that the big topic in this year’s legislative session is: Who runs Idaho, Idahoans, or Washington D.C.? I suspect it’s a question every state is wrestling with now.
The 2nd Law of Thermodynamics states that, without external influence, everything in nature moves towards disorder. Put another way: without maintenance, all systems eventually fail. Power lines fall, engines seize, and republics collapse.
The only thing that makes our Constitution different from any other historical document is our willingness to defend the founding principles which it enshrines. Unfortunately, we are in a crisis because far too many people passively demand constitutional protections, without actively defending them.
Would you like your congressman to represent your interests? Unfortunately, far too many politicians have other ideas, and they’re using gerrymandering to pursue what THEY want rather than what WE want.
f our elections have been corrupted, can we vote our way back into good governance? Trust in elections is critical, because a peaceful transfer of power depends on broad acceptance of election results. Yet trust is slipping, because there is ample reason to remain suspicious.
Most churches loath getting involved in politics – and not only because it jeopardizes their tax-exempt status. They understandably prefer to focus their efforts on matters of the soul rather than of the body.
Last month we experienced a weekend of protest. Apparently, the protesters don’t want America to be ruled by kings. But the protesters seemed unconcerned about unelected government officials who are acting more like kings every day — our federal judges.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk should have clarified one thing for all thoughtful Americans. Civil debate is a threat to the radical forces seeking to fundamentally transform America.
When we face the Almighty one day, will we receive praise for using every gift available to “Be fruitful and multiply,” or will we receive scorn for burying our talent?