Thank you for an inspirational reminder that government must be limited, and that our founders are worthy of respect.
I continue to be amazed and offended by those obsessed over President Trump but ignorant of the abuses, arrogance, and excesses of his predecessors. Presidents who not only allowed corruption to flourish but built a legacy upon creating division and chaos.
If they could speak today, our founders would certainly express a combination of wonder and disgust at what our nation has become. However, my prayer is not for party or particular people who lead, but for a resurgence of character and virtue so necessary to the success of any republic — “if we can keep it.”
Nice article Jennifer. I agree, we are given this great nation by our ancestors, and must protect it for our children. I wonder about a few examples you gave tho:
1. Donald Trump honors dictators, and WANTS to be a dictator himself. He said so - that he'd be a dictator on day one. Looks like he's trying that as well with all the executive orders, ignoring the courts, using unbadged soldiers on our streets. Just wondering if you are troubled by that, or if you think as long as he's YOUR dictator, then it's Ok.
2. All-powerful federal government? Using our military against ordinary citizens. Ignoring habeas corpus rights? There he goes again.
3. Mob rule? Hmmm, are you one of those people who think that J6 was just a bunch of tourists visiting the Capitol? That was a mob seeking to upend our entire government and calling for the hanging our Vice President.
4. I'm with you on foreign entanglements. But Trump isn't backing away from them, either. While I hate to admit it, I bet that Iran hasn't yet responded to US attacks on their nuclear facilities. I don't have a good answer here except to say that I agree with you and our founders, and don't want our military involved around the world. And we need to stop Iran from going nuclear, so I support Trump taking action. But why lie about it? "Obliterated?" No, he's just a showman. We set them back, and I'll bet Iran is now convinced the only way they'll get respect is by making a bomb and threatening Israel.
5. Wide open borders. I agree, I don't want open borders either. However, TACO Trump is caving into farmers and construction companies that rely on undocumented workers. What are your thoughts here? Should we get rid of all illegals, or should we give a pass to the ones who help us out? (By the way, we already have a process for keeping the helpers - it's called Work Visas. We need some smart policy here, but right now, the actions of this administration are not that smart. Do you really want secure borders, or are you saying it's Ok to have swiss cheese borders for folks helping out certain businesses that support Trump.
Here's to a more perfect union. Happy Independence Day!
Thank you for an inspirational reminder that government must be limited, and that our founders are worthy of respect.
I continue to be amazed and offended by those obsessed over President Trump but ignorant of the abuses, arrogance, and excesses of his predecessors. Presidents who not only allowed corruption to flourish but built a legacy upon creating division and chaos.
If they could speak today, our founders would certainly express a combination of wonder and disgust at what our nation has become. However, my prayer is not for party or particular people who lead, but for a resurgence of character and virtue so necessary to the success of any republic — “if we can keep it.”
Nice article Jennifer. I agree, we are given this great nation by our ancestors, and must protect it for our children. I wonder about a few examples you gave tho:
1. Donald Trump honors dictators, and WANTS to be a dictator himself. He said so - that he'd be a dictator on day one. Looks like he's trying that as well with all the executive orders, ignoring the courts, using unbadged soldiers on our streets. Just wondering if you are troubled by that, or if you think as long as he's YOUR dictator, then it's Ok.
2. All-powerful federal government? Using our military against ordinary citizens. Ignoring habeas corpus rights? There he goes again.
3. Mob rule? Hmmm, are you one of those people who think that J6 was just a bunch of tourists visiting the Capitol? That was a mob seeking to upend our entire government and calling for the hanging our Vice President.
4. I'm with you on foreign entanglements. But Trump isn't backing away from them, either. While I hate to admit it, I bet that Iran hasn't yet responded to US attacks on their nuclear facilities. I don't have a good answer here except to say that I agree with you and our founders, and don't want our military involved around the world. And we need to stop Iran from going nuclear, so I support Trump taking action. But why lie about it? "Obliterated?" No, he's just a showman. We set them back, and I'll bet Iran is now convinced the only way they'll get respect is by making a bomb and threatening Israel.
5. Wide open borders. I agree, I don't want open borders either. However, TACO Trump is caving into farmers and construction companies that rely on undocumented workers. What are your thoughts here? Should we get rid of all illegals, or should we give a pass to the ones who help us out? (By the way, we already have a process for keeping the helpers - it's called Work Visas. We need some smart policy here, but right now, the actions of this administration are not that smart. Do you really want secure borders, or are you saying it's Ok to have swiss cheese borders for folks helping out certain businesses that support Trump.
Here's to a more perfect union. Happy Independence Day!