The erosion of our political freedom is subtle. I have often wondered how it happens. This informative and well documented presentation is an intriguing example of how this is done.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
What's in a name?
Whether they are called communists, socialist, fascist, imperialist, liberals, progressive or what ever, it makes no difference. What matters is that in the end the object is the same: the subversion of freedom and independence.
They may take a different tact and woo people to their cause with platitudes of noble purpose. It must be understood that the ends do not justify the means. For the means are what determine the ends. The ends are not the the objective that is so earnestly being sought. That is just a way-point. The ends are what the endeavor makes of us along the way. That is where the true devastation lay.
Freedom can only be had by a moral and responsible people. An amoral people cannot be free. A dependent population can not be free. Any movement, no matter the name, that replaces responsibility with security, that exchanges amorality for standards of civility, will go the way of all civilizations who have attempted to do so in in the past.
We as a nation must set and maintain standards by which to live. Do not mistake tolerance for promoting. Do not mistake freedom for irresponsibility. Do not forget for one moment that, while you can do what ever you want, you cannot be absolved the responsibility for your choices. No, America is free because enterprise and morality promotes freedom. Any endeavor to the contrary undermines it, no matter what the name.
They may take a different tact and woo people to their cause with platitudes of noble purpose. It must be understood that the ends do not justify the means. For the means are what determine the ends. The ends are not the the objective that is so earnestly being sought. That is just a way-point. The ends are what the endeavor makes of us along the way. That is where the true devastation lay.
Freedom can only be had by a moral and responsible people. An amoral people cannot be free. A dependent population can not be free. Any movement, no matter the name, that replaces responsibility with security, that exchanges amorality for standards of civility, will go the way of all civilizations who have attempted to do so in in the past.
We as a nation must set and maintain standards by which to live. Do not mistake tolerance for promoting. Do not mistake freedom for irresponsibility. Do not forget for one moment that, while you can do what ever you want, you cannot be absolved the responsibility for your choices. No, America is free because enterprise and morality promotes freedom. Any endeavor to the contrary undermines it, no matter what the name.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Federal Reserve
There have been a lot of voices lately calling for an audit of Federal Reserve.
I can't for the life of me understand why such would not be a matter of course unless there is something to hide. All responsible organizations have audits to ensure that the people managing the books remain on the up and up. All branches of government should be audited as a part of doing business. Citizen oversight at its best.
But it will be argued that the information in such an audit would be too hard for the general public to understand and could cause too much trouble to explain, etc. Well, I say do it any way. We need the education.
For those who don't know, this is what the Fed is:
According to the Board of Governors, the Federal Reserve is independent within government in that "its decisions do not have to be ratified by the President or anyone else in the executive or legislative branch of government." However, its authority is derived from the U.S. Congress and is subject to congressional oversight. Additionally, the members of the Board of Governors, including its chairman and vice-chairman, are chosen by the President and confirmed by Congress. The government also exercises some control over the Federal Reserve by appointing and setting the salaries of the system's highest-level employees. Thus the Federal Reserve has both private and public aspects.[12][13][14][15]
I can't for the life of me understand why such would not be a matter of course unless there is something to hide. All responsible organizations have audits to ensure that the people managing the books remain on the up and up. All branches of government should be audited as a part of doing business. Citizen oversight at its best.
But it will be argued that the information in such an audit would be too hard for the general public to understand and could cause too much trouble to explain, etc. Well, I say do it any way. We need the education.
For those who don't know, this is what the Fed is:
According to the Board of Governors, the Federal Reserve is independent within government in that "its decisions do not have to be ratified by the President or anyone else in the executive or legislative branch of government." However, its authority is derived from the U.S. Congress and is subject to congressional oversight. Additionally, the members of the Board of Governors, including its chairman and vice-chairman, are chosen by the President and confirmed by Congress. The government also exercises some control over the Federal Reserve by appointing and setting the salaries of the system's highest-level employees. Thus the Federal Reserve has both private and public aspects.[12][13][14][15]
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Sears - An Exeplairy Corporate Citizen
By law companies must hold jobs open for reservists who are called to duty. Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in their salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up reservist employees for up to two years. They are to applauded.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Undocumented Immigrant
Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist'.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Announcing The Four Freedoms!
In commemoration of Independence Day, I am delighted to announce the publication of The Four Freedoms available at Amazon.com.
The Four Freedoms is a story about a man who discovered the wisdom of the ages and applied it in his life to create success beyond his imagination.
It was written for those that have a yearning for freedom--freedom from bad habits, freedom that prosperity brings, freedom from misery, and the freedom to be happy in relationships and in life--for those who have an innate sense that there is something more but just cannot figure out what it is.
I hope you enjoy it.
The Four Freedoms is a story about a man who discovered the wisdom of the ages and applied it in his life to create success beyond his imagination.
It was written for those that have a yearning for freedom--freedom from bad habits, freedom that prosperity brings, freedom from misery, and the freedom to be happy in relationships and in life--for those who have an innate sense that there is something more but just cannot figure out what it is.
I hope you enjoy it.
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