In my SC junior high, we would start off each day with "Grand Old Flag" playing over the intercom.
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Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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At first, I thought you were some politically correct jerk mocking the Founding Fathers. Then I realized you were serious. Even bigger jerk— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
This politically correct revisionist claptrap has no basis in reality. Native Americans warred far before European settlers moved here.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
No doubt Elizabeth Warren would say to the Founding Fathers, "You didn't build that, this nation." "Founding Fathers"— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
More like we made Britain exit against her will.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
What would they think of a $20T debt, $100T in unfunded liabilities, entangled alliances on a global scale, govt spying? "Founding Fathers"— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
I wonder what they would think of a meddling giant federal government, paper money worth pennies on a century-old dollar? "Founding Fathers"— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
When your property taxes (IL) exceed your mortgage payment, your government has effectively become your de facto landlord.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
I'm curious as to what Small Business Admin Linda McMahon thinks of her boss making CNN the head of her husband, Vince McMahon, in the video— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
CNN is trying to get Twitter to censor the POTUS; really? Talk about being counterproductive and clueless. Trump is Twitter's biggest user.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
Some social media Twitter users are crying First Amendment because Trump has blocked them. No, First Amendment doesn't guarantee access.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
It would be one thing if Trump sought to block the media from reporting on him. But there is no Constitutional requirement of media access.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
Besides, on the question of Twitter blocking by POTUS, one can still access his public tweets (and/or create a second, unblocked account).— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 4, 2017
Well, dying while you wait for your next government-approved appointment.— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 5, 2017
Well, I celebrate my ancestors' emigration during the Quebec diaspora every Fourth of July. #Canadian4thOfJulyTraditions— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 5, 2017
I'm proud of those who fight for liberty against the tyranny of the majority, ruinous taxes, regulations and debt. #ProudToBeAmerican— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) July 5, 2017
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(Catholic Libertarians). Be careful to not let your remembrance of independence and freedom today turn into “Americanism” which is a heresy condemned by Pope Leo XIII (and four other popes).
Well, I don't think one should side against classically liberal principles and values. Jesus was supportive of free will and made a point of exposing the hypocrisy of the proud Pharisee. I do think that Leo was troubled by religious pluralism and the separation of church and state and a declining trust in the religious hierarchy and weakening hold of Catholicism in the daily lives of Americans.
I disagree with the entanglement of the Church with the State, which I see as a corrupting scandal over the years (religious wars, the Inquisition, etc.) Jesus Himself didn't flinch when His disciples argued that His words were too hard; He didn't water down Hid message to pander to the masses.
I think, if anything, that the Vatican II reforms have created far more confusion and declining influence of the Church than classical liberalism. In fact, Pope Francis has contributed to the issue with morally ambiguous statements like "who am I to judge (gays)?" Many "progressives" like Nancy Pelosi recreate the Church in the prism of their political principles and are in a state of denial about the Church's moral teachings; the Church has seen dramatic declines in mass attendance and vocations; universities are Catholic in name only. These are far more serious issues than Leo was caricaturing in his encyclical.
IL Speaker Madigan Passes 32% Increase in State Income Tax
No Bailouts For Illinois
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