Our Founders believed in American Exceptionalism, though they didn’t have or use that term. It was an understated belief that they, as individuals, could succeed if the Government got out of the way. If you read the Preamble of the Constitution, it clarifies the purposes of the Government: 1) to create a More Perfect Union (in deference to the weak union under the Articles of Confederation); 2) to Establish Justice (implication: EQUAL justice, not Social Justice); 3) PROVIDE for the Common Defense; 4) PROMOTE the General Welfare; and 5) Secure the Blessings of LIBERTY to Ourselves and our Posterity.
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I’ve noticed that the names of our Historical Holidays have changed over the 38 years of my life to date. No longer do we celebrate George Washington’s Birthday or Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday: we have “President’s Day,” a day to commemorate all of the Presidents of the United States by taking the day off from work. “Decoration Day,” which was enacted after the Civil War to honor the soldiers who died in battle, has become “Memorial Day,” which, according to Wikipedia, “marks the start of the Summer Vacation Season.” (WOW!) And “Independence Day” has become “the Fourth of July.” These changes may seem subtle, but the truth is that they “Fundamentally Transform” the way that we think about these days. After all, what is so special about the Fourth of July?
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About a month ago, I published the Five-Part Series on the Principles of Conservatism, an overview of exactly WHAT makes a person a Conservative, but what are the alternatives? If being a Conservative is a Lifestyle Choice, as I contend that it is, what makes it different from being, say, a Progressive? That’s a great question, and one I’m going to try to answer today.
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As a Conservative who likes to remain informed, I read things on the internet, I watch the news, and I listen to the radio…TALK RADIO. But, right now, I Disagree with Limbaugh, and on two significant points: Progressivism and revealing the President’s Healthcare Plan!
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“Mr. Gorbachev: Tear Down This Wall!” With six words, part of a 26 minute speech, Ronald Reagan brought the Cold War to its proverbial knees. At least, that’s how I remember our history, back when we were taught that Democracy was something worth fighting for, and Freedom & Liberty were RIGHTS endowed to us by our Creator.
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Just in case you missed it in the title, let me state it again. For the Record, I HATE POLITICS! Now, those of you who have read my previous posts may be thinking to yourself, “Well, gee, Todd, that doesn’t make ANY sense at all. All you ever DO is talk about politics.” Those of you who may be thinking that are in for a rude awakening. I do not post about POLITICS. My posts are about PHILOSOPHY. Allow me a little leeway as I explain this position to you.
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Every year you get a statement from the Social Security Administration, which shows how much you earned, how much you can expect to receive if you retire at 65, or at 62.5. (I dare you to do the math on that thing: It doesn’t add up!) In many ways, it’s just like the statement that you receive on your 401k Savings Program, your IRA Statement, or any other savings statement that you may receive. But what so many people don’t understand is that Social Security IS NOT a retirement savings account. IN FACT, they don’t even consider it a tax. It’s a fee, or a contribution, but not a tax. That’s why you can’t get it back when you file your annual Tax Return. It isn’t voluntary, but, no, it isn’t a tax! (That was sarcasm, just in case you missed it.)
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