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Monday, March 08th, 2010 | Author: markross

noun
1. A social theory advocating the liberty, rights, or independent action of the individual.
2. The principle or habit of or belief in independent thought or action.
3. The pursuit of individual rather than common or collective interests; egoism.
4. Individual character; individuality.
5. Philosophy.
a. The doctrine or belief that all actions are determined by, or at least take place for, the benefit of the individual, not of society as a whole.
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Monday, March 08th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. The principles or system of ownership and control of the means of production and distribution by the people collectively, usually under the supervision of a government.
2. The political principle of centralized social and economic control, esp. of all means of production.
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Sunday, March 07th, 2010 | Author: markross

At the root of many of our political debates, in The United States, are two very fundamental differences: Collectivism vs. Individualism
 
While much has changed in our modern world; and there is, and likely should be, ”some” exceptions to the rules, the general premise of individualism applies today as much as it did when our nation was founded…
 
Individualism, at it’s very core, gives individuals more freedom to make choices in their own lives; however, beyond that, if individuals, and individual entities, are to stumble or fail, the effects on society, should be mitigated to the greatest extents possible.
 
For example:
• If a private company fails, they should be going through a bankruptcy procedure; likewise for individuals, and families who have over-extended their credit, or are no longer able to make ends meet.
 
At the state-level:
• If a program fails, at the individual state-level, it should not effect the other 49 states in The United States.
 
Conversely, collectivism, presents systemic failures  at every turn:
 
To name a few examples: 
• The federal  government owning half of all mortgages in The United States, as opposed to individual banks assuming 100% of the risk, on all mortgages. (i.e. Fannie and Freddie, which were integral causes of our current, and severe, economic recession.)
 
• Unfunded promises from federal programs such as Social Security and Medicare, are leaving our Federal Government with tremendous deficits; which will place tremendous burdens on all (tax-paying) United States’ citizens; which can subsequently, and negatively, place tremendous burdens on the entire economy as a result…
 
In fact, in 1968, Fannie and Freddie were semi-privatized by The Federal Government because of the deficits they were placing on the budget of The Federal Government; thus (facilitating) opening up Pandora’s Box to the recklessness which followed. Had Congress never, presumptuously, created Fannie Mae as a government agency in 1938; which allowed The Federal Government to buy government-insured mortgages from lenders, we would likely not be in the situation we are currently in today. Fannie and Freddie, today, are continuing to absorb billions in tax-payer dollars, just to keep them from collapsing.
 
The federal government, or state governments, as far as I am concerned, should not be running any programs or services which can potentially put the tax-payer’s and overall economies at great risk. Of course, with state sovereignty, each state is free, by consensus of their voters, to enact any programs they see fit. Our founders, wisely, and deliberately, kept the powers of Congress limited to specific powers: sadly, many problems, as a result of unconstitutional, and excessive powers, exercised by our federal government, over the years, are coming to fruition today.
 
Furthermore, anyone who believes in Democracy, and/or Republics, should be unified in de-centralizing an out of control federal government; anyone who wants to increasingly give more power to the federal government, can neither believe in Democracy or Republics. 
 
Democracy is either total rule by the citizens, or can be a representative form of government; however, many, especially on the left, claim to want more Democracy, yet they continue to vest more power into the federal government; which is essentially an Aristocracy; and the very concept upon which our founders fought to get away from.
 
Individualism, not only promotes more freedom, but  for all practical matters, it safeguards our freedom, and the sovereignty of our nation as a whole. And furthermore, in my opinion, anyone who espouses collectivist systems such as Socialism or Communism, are not only rejecting our free-market system of economics, but quite possibly, a representative form of government as well… In my opinion, all such systems are fundamentally anti-American; and  by this country, should be rejected at all costs.
 
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Saturday, March 06th, 2010 | Author: markross

adjective
1. Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals.
2. Capricious; impulsive; unpredictable.
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Saturday, March 06th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. To behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students.
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Monday, March 01st, 2010 | Author: markross

“The several states composing the United States of America are not united on the principle of unlimited submission to their general government.”
 
- Thomas Jefferson
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. Making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness, etc.: They resented his sanctimonious comments on immorality in America.
2. Holy; sacred.
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Friday, February 26th, 2010 | Author: markross

On this episode of Glenn Beck, with a live studio audience, Glenn does a historical review of the different political philosophies in The United States…

Through various Constitutional questions, and explanations by Judge Andrew Napolitano, they help the audience, and viewers, begin to guage where they fall, in the political spectrum, in United States’ politics.

The entire show is very interesting, educational, and certainly worth watching…

Enjoy!



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Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | Author: markross

The below video does a great job at explaining The United States form of government, in comparison to world governments; and the linear differences between Tyranny and Anarchy.

After watching it, you will hopefully better understand and appreciate the great system our founders put in place for our young nation; as well as seeing the  potential peril we can be faced with, if we do not guard our freedom and Republic with great vigilance. Even if this is not new information to you, I see it as a great tool to share with others who are not as well-informed on our system of government.

“Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil, in its worst state, an intolerable one.” 
- Thomas Paine 
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. Not to be persuaded or moved by entreaty or prayer; firm; determined; unyielding; unchangeable; inflexible; relentless.
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. Deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; also, an instance of deliberate deceptiveness; double-dealing.
2. The quality or state of being twofold or double.
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible.
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. To mix or merge so as to make a combination; blend; unite; combine: to amalgamate two companies.
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. Roundabout; not direct: a circuitous route; a circuitous argument.
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010 | Author: markross

“An opinion prevails that there is no longer any distinction, that The Republicans & Federalists are completely amalgamated but it is not so. The amalgamation is of name only, not of principle. All indeed call themselves by the name of Republicans, because that of Federalists was extinguished in the battle of New Orleans. But the truth is that finding that monarchy is a desperate wish in this country, they rally to the point which they think next best, a consolidated government. Their aim is now therefore to break down the rights reserved by the constitution to the states as a bulwark against that consolidation, the fear of which produced the whole of the opposition to the constitution at its birth. Hence new Republicans in Congress, preaching the doctrines of the old Federalists, and the new nick-names of Ultras and Radicals. But I trust they will fail under the new, as the old name, and that the friends of the real constitution and union will prevail against consolidation, as they have done against monarchism. I scarcely know myself which is most to be deprecated, a consolidation, or dissolution of the states. The horrors of both are beyond the reach of human foresight.”

Written by Thomas Jefferson in the early 1820s
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 | Author: markross

adjective
1. Wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
2. Evil; harmful; injurious: a malevolent inclination to destroy the happiness of others.
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Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. The act of approving; formal or official approval.
2. Praise; commendation.
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Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. Fearless; bold; brave; undaunted; courageous; as, an intrepid soldier; intrepid spirit.
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Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. Inanely foolish and unintelligent; stupid.
2. Illusory; delusive.
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Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 | Author: markross

adjective
1. Manifesting or expressing care or concern.
2. Full of anxiety or concern; apprehensive.
3. Extremely careful; meticulous.
4. Full of desire; eager.
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Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. Stubbornly resistant to and defiant of authority or restraint.
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Saturday, February 06th, 2010 | Author: markross

On February 6th, 2010, former Governor, Sarah Palin, gives the keynote speech, at The National Tea Party Convention, in Nashville, Tennessee. In general, it was a conservative, well-delivered, and great speech! By in large, Sarah Palin, currently, appeals mostly to conservative citizens, in The United States; however, I do believe, as more people become disillusioned by the current disarray in Washington, D.C., and the ill-fated direction that the current President, and majority in Congress, are leading us toward, the more people will begin to tune into Sarah Palin, and other such political conservatives… hopefully, realizing, they are trying to restore us to The United States that was once great and prosperous, through free-market/entrepreneurial solutions, and a firm reliance on the (Constitution) wisdom of the great men who founded our country, and set this great country in motion.

Incidentally, today would have been former President, Ronald Reagan’s 99th birthday; it is great to see his wisdom, and legacy, is being carried on, by people such as Sarah Palin… 

Great speech Governor! …


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Friday, February 05th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. Apt to change suddenly; whimsical; changeable.
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Friday, February 05th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. To act in concert; to conspire; to plot.
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Friday, February 05th, 2010 | Author: markross

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1. To persuade with flattery, repeated appeals, or soothing words; to coax.
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