I have always been an ardent believer in democracy–The dictionary defines democracy as the rule of the people. Even at its best, “democracy is the worst form of government except for all the rest,” according to Winston Churchill. Is democracy a terrible form of government?
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Republican Primary Voters in NH Want To Restrain the Federal Government, Not American Businesses …
The Competitiveness Coalition, in coordination with The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, found in a poll of 800 likely Republican primary voters, released Sept. 5, that these voters want the federal government to focus on inflation, the cost of living, and the economy, and not get distracted by attacking American tech companies.
Two Grok Articles: Make Mine Liberty (a Commentary/Riposte)
Contributor John Klar on 2-Sep lamented that the agricultural sector is “in decline” if measured by manpower. As is the manufacturing sector, though in both cases, output is up. America is producing more with less — that is what we do — and, all other things being the same, that is the only way that real pay rises.
The Ratchet Effect and the Erosion of Liberty
The Constitution “is not a suicide pact,” said Justice Arthur Goldberg in the court’s opinion in the 1963 Supreme Court case of Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez. His statement highlights a fundamental truth: in times of crisis, governments often feel compelled to take extraordinary measures to protect their citizens and maintain order. However, this desire to act swiftly and … Read more
Quick Thought: So What Is Government Good For? Treehugger Commenter Would Make a Good Progressive
TreeHugger, either the writers nor the commenters, ever want to discuss what should be a fundamental question within Society: WHAT is the role of Government? So when someone there decides to squeak out an opinion on this, I jump all over it. In a post (“The Comeback of Small Cars and Trucks Is Good for … Read more
Advancing Liberty: 4 Essential, Foundational Principles
The “American revolution” was about much more than the war for Independence. In fact, as John Adams noted, the revolution was “effected before the war commenced.”
Progressives are ALWAYS Eliminating “Liberty”
“Progressivism reconstructed American liberalism by dismantling the free market of classical liberalism and erecting in its place the welfare state of modern liberalism. The new liberalism discarded economic liberties as archaic impediments to necessary improvements to society’s health, welfare, and morals. . .” (e.g., The “Collective” over the Individual – Individual Liberty being the entity … Read more
Resistance is Crucial to the Advancement of Liberty
Patrick Henry told us that “government is no more than a choice among evils.”
Thomas Paine held the same view. In Common Sense, he wrote, “Society in every state is a blessing, but Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.”
Quick Thought – This Is Correct; They Are Trying to Break Us
From Liberal Logic 101: Progressives, on the other hand, not only wish to crush that spirit but continue the process of forcing a dependency upon Government that started in the early 1900s. They believe they are entitled to Rule. Oh, not them personally (well, many of them) but knowing that the facade would be sufficient … Read more
Let Freedom Ring!
This election cycle you have a clear choice. Do you want to be told what to do? Or do you want to be left alone? If you want to be left alone to go about your business with little to no government intrusion into all aspects of your life, then you value freedom.
Global Pandemic Treaty Must Be Stopped
Americans ought to ask why the Biden Administration is moving to amend International Health Regulations (IHR) to give global unaccountable bureaucrats authority to license the Center for Disease Control to justify detaining American citizens?
Things Fall Apart 2
In my recent essay Things Fall Apart… I commented about how the very fundamentals of our nation (US) and Western Civilization seem to be developing fractures that will lead to the whole thing falling down.
Grassroots Activism Brings 15 Liberty Bills to The Governor’s Desk
EAST DERRY, N.H.—RebuildNH today celebrates two years of hard effort to restore freedom in the Granite State through volunteer political activism using the tools of participation in government set up by our Founders.
The Democrat Party is the Single Biggest Threat to Life Expectancy in America
In the expanding wake of the BA.2 Omicron subvariant (dun, dun, dunnnn), the US Food and Drug Administration has revoked a previous emergency use order for this “treatment” and halted shipments of the drug nationwide.
Social Credit Scores: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
One would not think the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee would be all that exciting, and in a normal world, it wouldn’t (it’s a lot of boring insurance stuff with a sprinkling of liquor), but we don’t live in a normal world anymore.
Notable Quote – Government Planners, by Nature, Are Anti-liberty
Because they believe that THEY have the smarts to tell everyone else how they will live their lives. The perfect Administrative State tool – you can’t succeed unless we “order” your lives:
If a Majority of Americans Want To Work For Themselves Shouldn’t That Translate to Them Wanting Smaller Government?
I caught a conversation on the radio this morning on my way to work. According to the survey they discussed, 79% of employed Americans are unhappy with their job, and 59% prefer to work for themselves.
So, You’re Saying America is Again the Last Best Hope For a Life Without Tyranny?
I stumbled (digitally) across an article at MSN.com. I know, I know, but the headline was what a headline should be – it made me have to read more. “In much of the West, the walls are closing in on anti-vaxxers.”
Americans Are Voting with Their Feet and It Is Clear Who the Winners Are, and the Losers.
As many have been saying, people are on the move in America. Changing addresses, voting with their feet. And it is clear who the winners are, and the losers.
“It’s not about what the day brings, it’s what you bring to the day.”
An ad on one of the streaming services featured a woman who won (I think it was) the Boston Marathon twice*. She’s up in years but still pushing herself every day. She has a great quote in the ad that I wanted to share, and I’m paraphrasing.