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Thank you for stopping by for a visit. You are invited to read and comment on anything posted on this blog. I advocate the maximum amount of Personal and Economic Liberty, consistent with the defense of individual rights. I am fiscally conservative yet socially tolerant, I favor lower taxes, free trade, individual rights, strong national defense and limited government. I subscribe to the Freedom Fighters Creed: I am an American Patriot, defender of the Constitution, First Principles and Essential Liberty.

I believe that buried deep down inside every Conservative you'll find a Libertarian - And Inside Every Liberal Is A Totalitarian Screaming To Get Out.

"One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors" - Plato

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Reasserting American Exceptionalism

It has been said that times of great challenge reveal the great character of our nation.
This observation is typically used to highlight the extraordinary sacrifices and heroics
of the American people. Time and again, whether we have been tested by war or great
tragedy, the American people have revealed their fundamental bravery, compassion and honor.

But the statement can also be said to be true in another sense: Times of great challenge
for America often cause us to reexamine our nation’s policies and priorities, measuring
them against the founding principles of our country. CONTINUE READING

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