Category Archives: history

HAVE WE HAVE BEEN LIED TO?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Have we been told the whole truth? Has a crucial part of our nation’s history been left out? Have we been lied to?  That is what some suggest. David Barton’s website is Wallbuilders. Here is the website of the Family Research Council. What are … Continue reading →

Posted in history, news media bias, religion

NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN: UPDATE

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

UPDATE:  In addition to the video below, there are websites that tell the story of the North Platte Canteen. nebraskastudies.org (here) provides more details about how the canteen got its start and how it operated. NPR interviews an author who … Continue reading →

Posted in history, religion | 2 Comments

HAS OUR NATION LOST THE DIGNITY IT ONCE HAD?

Posted on June 13, 2010 by

Japanese Surrender The link above will take you to a news reel film that shows the Japanese surrender on the Battleship Missouri. What struck me were these observations: General Douglas MacArthur made no effort to shame the Japanese.  He demanded their … Continue reading →

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A NEW GOVERNING CONSENSUS

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

Introducing The Topic This is a response to an interesting post at Smash Mouth Politics, Nullifying Tyranny. The post is a book review followed by an exchange of comments. Before you continue here, I suggest reading Nullifying Tyranny. I also … Continue reading →

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A PECULIAR PATH TO FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

Because the world God created is amazing, the world is full of wonderful tales.  Because people tell tales, the world is also full is strange rumors.  This post is about one of those rumors. (H/T to Smash Mouth Politics – see Pat … Continue reading →

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LIBERTY OR DEPENDENCY

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

How should one end a disastrous old year and get the new year started off right?  I think the best thing to do is to review the basics.  Thus, this seems to be a good time to review Back to Basics for the Republican Party by … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic Party, history, Republican Party | 2 Comments

HOW DO WE EXPLAIN TO A CHILD?

Posted on November 2, 2009 by

I received the following from the mother of a school-aged child.  She went with her child on a field trip to Mount Vernon. The Patriarch of Liberty Dear Tom, Yesterday my youngest child’s class visited Mount Vernon.  In the main … Continue reading →

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PHILOSOPHICAL CONFUSION OVER ENDS AND MEANS

Posted on July 15, 2009 by

Since we have an election coming up in November, I thought it would a good time to quote one of the first “modern” political pundits. Every one admits how praiseworthy it is in a prince to keep faith, and to … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Humor, religion