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Romney and Obama

I have been very busy with a seasonal business and I haven’t had much time to read, study or write. Things are starting to wind down, so I actually had time recently to read a very interesting article. I’ve oft [...]

The Parable of the Good Samaritan: Am I a Good Samaritan?

The Parable of the Good Samaritan: Am I a Good Samaritan?

He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all [...]

The Consent of the Governed

The Consent of the Governed

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson briefly touches on a principle of government that we seldom consider. This principle is the heart of all governments, good and bad, and offers them both life and power. In an opening sentence, [...]

Suppose We Used the Golden Rule in Foreign Policy

Suppose We Used the Golden Rule in Foreign Policy

Do unto others as you would have them do to you. Wise counsel that would lead to a much more peaceful world, if heeded. I really like Laurence Vance. I agree with him about three-quarters of the time. He makes [...]

Liberty/Freedom Index

Liberty/Freedom Index

Here is the latest liberty/freedom index…so you can check up on your Senators and Representatives. Average 48% in the House and 40% in the Senate. The liberty index gives a percentage score to Congress  based on their votes. The standard [...]