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Glenn Beck is right and also wrong

August 28th, 2009 | Comments Off

Do you believe that people are basically good, or are they bad and in need of salvation? Curiously, that philosophical debate is at the crux of the political struggle in this country and the world today. Humans can be amazingly generous, selfless, and willing to sacrifice for a greater good. They can also tolerate dictators, mind numbing regulation and the loss of even the most basic freedoms. Glenn Beck is devoting a great deal of air time on his radio and television shows to the proposition that there is a conspiracy to take the freedoms that Americans enjoy away from them. Call the plotters Communists, Socialists or Liberals, they have formed a multitude of groups for the sole purpose of enslaving Americans and destroying our way of life. The politicians of the Democratic … Read entire article »

Filed under: Commentary, Original writing, Politics, Religion

A Modest Proposal for an American Political Party

November 5th, 2008 | Comments Off

This is the first in a series of essays where I will explore the necessary foundation of a political party to replace the Republican Party. I do not call for the disillusion of that party. It remains to be seen if it can be salvaged. In the history of the United States, however, a new party with principles and commitment can grow and become a successor to one that has failed. The Constitution of the United States is one of the most remarkable documents ever produced by man. It seeks to limit the power of the national government and to curb the powers of government at all levels. It defines the three branches of government with their checks and balances, a system that is demonstrably better than the parliamentary forms preferred … Read entire article »

Filed under: American Politics, Commentary, Government, Original writing

Top Political Wrongs

August 3rd, 2008 | Comments Off

Politicians commit a variety of sins against the American taxpayer on a routine basis. We elect them. We pay their salaries. They have made promises to us. Then, they turn around and do these things: Run for Another Office:If you are elected for a term as a Senator, fulfill your duties in that position for the entire term. Do not spend one minute of our term running for another office. If you must run, resign your current office and allow it to be filled by someone who will work at that position. We elected you to do a job. Don’t job hunt on our dime. Take Unlimited Sick Days:If you have a long term illness, or are dying, resign. Don’t stay in an elected position where you are not able to vote, … Read entire article »

Filed under: American Politics, Commentary, Original writing, Politics