“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.”
Among his other attributes, George Washington was a man of vision. He was terribly concerned about the way political parties would eventually degrade into the playground of what he called cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled ... more»
In many ways, Reagan betrayed the spirit of George Washington who believed in a strong central government, a living breathing Constitution, and did not approve of state's rights. He also did not approve of meddling in the business of other nations. more»
If you take a little time to read what Washington thought about things you would find a man of great passion, determination, honor, courage, faith, strength, self-assurance, morality, decency, and absolute utter love for the nation he helped to build. He did not approve of a home-grown militia because they had other things on their minds like their jobs. He felt everyone should have a gun. An Episcopalian of great faith in Christ, he felt no person could be President and lead this nation without a strong personal faith in Christ. This was a man who was ... more»
"Democracy demands that little men should not take big ones too seriously; it dies when it is full of little men who think they are big themselves." C. S. Lewis
The Cowboy Code
A cowboy always tells the truth and keeps his word.
A cowboy is a Patriot standing for Truth, Justice & the American way.
A cowboy never betrays a trust or takes advantage.
A cowboy is brave, but never careless.
A cowboy defends the weak and helps them.
A cowboy is kind to children, old folks, and to animals.
A cowboy is free from racial and religious prejudice.
A cowboy is clean about his person and in thought, word, and deed.
A cowboy is loyal, hard working and maintains a high ethic.
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