237 years ago, on July 4, perhaps the most remarkable group of people ever assembled in service to a Noble Idea, declared their Independence from Tyranny, in perhaps the most important document in American History. Herewith, find a reminder of the Roots of American Exceptionalism. The Declaration of Independence The link is to the …
Tag: liberty
Are We Citizens? Or Are We Subjects?
This is a very pertinent question these days, when we hear daily of transgressions against us by our Intelligence Services, the Tax-collecting agency, and our own Justice (?) Department. When the powers-that-be on all levels of government are delegating more and more quasi-legislative power over us, to un-elected bureaucrats. When even the federal Department of …
…and the straitjacket tightens…
They are coming for your liberty, and they have been doing it gradually for years (think CAFE standards for cars). But the little liberties that are disappearing are hitting closer to home for everyone. I've chronicled many below-feel free to add more that I might have missed. They came for your toilet. Since 1.6 gallons …
The end of the American Century?
Since its founding in the 18th century, the United States of America has been a beacon of Liberty and Prosperity to a sometimes dismal world. We nearly single-handedly saved Europe from the Reich, then rebuilt it, from our prosperity. Millions of people have emigrated from their own stagnant, backward, dictator-ruled countries, sometimes at great risk …
No Social Security or Medicare for Me
I guess that makes me a risk-taker. I am currently 63 years old, with just under two years until I become Medicare-eligible. Medicare starts at 65, I can't draw SS until 66. A couple of years ago, I made the decision to reject both SS and Medicare. I am gainfully employed, and expect to be …
For Independence Day
Read the Declaration of Independence. Be reminded of what we stand for, and what we are gradually losing. And be sure to VOTE REPUBLICAN IN NOVEMBER. We need to vote all the Statists out of office if we expect to keep our liberty. Follow this link now, and read something from one of my heroes, …
Hello Rushbabes!
Greetings from my new blog! Its title is Calling All Rushbabes, because I'm interested in getting together online with other self-identified RushBabes. We have our work cut out for us until 2012 when we can send the Obamunists packing. Send Democrap incumbents packing in 2010. I live in Western Washington, about as blue as it …