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Comment on Why Streamlining The Military Is Not Isolationism by markross

markross — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:55:34 +0000

Stossel made a very astute point: Since many of us can see clearly, how Government intervention into our economy is a disaster, then it only stands to reason that Government intervention into the affairs of foreign nations should/would be no different.

Comment on Why Streamlining The Military Is Not Isolationism by markross

markross — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:35:57 +0000

“Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that SECURITY and LIBERTY may prosper together.” – President Eisenhower (Farewell Speech)

Comment on Why Streamlining The Military Is Not Isolationism by markross

markross — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:32:16 +0000

Please see: When George W. Bush Had It Right

Comment on When George W. Bush Had It Right by markross

markross — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:23:42 +0000

I am once again reminded of these words, from President Eisenhower’s Farewell Speech: “Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that SECURITY and LIBERTY may prosper together.”

Comment on If Men Were Angels No Government Would Be Necessary by markross

markross — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:13:41 +0000

You’re very welcome Jackie! James Madison was very wise, and very brilliant, for sure! I am very proud to call James Madison one of OUR Founding Fathers!

Comment on If Men Were Angels No Government Would Be Necessary by Jackie Durkee

Jackie Durkee — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:20:43 +0000

What a beautiful and true quote from James Madison. He must of been a very wise person indeed. Thanks for sharing it.

Comment on If Men Were Angels No Government Would Be Necessary by markross

markross — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:32:52 +0000

“The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the Republican model of Government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.” – George Washington (First Inaugural Address – 1789)

Comment on Why Successful Business Owners Benefit Us All by markross

markross — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:55:47 +0000

"One great point you make is that having food at a grocery store is a luxury."

Thank you Jackie! I thought it was an important point worth making. I don't believe people are entitled in this country, we just have a Government who has lead, and continues to lead, people to believe they are entitled to all sorts of things. And, sadly, for generations, people have truly come to believe it.

In regards to the supermarket analogy: imagine if our Federal Government were completely controlling our food supply, and operating our grocery stores - people would likely be starving, and fresh foods, no doubt, would be a scarcity. These are the sorts of distinctions that Americans, especially those who support Socialism, need to be aware of, when naively blaming our Free-Markets and Capitalism for all of the Government's misguided and destructive economic policies, over the years.

Comment on Why Successful Business Owners Benefit Us All by Jackie Durkee

Jackie Durkee — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:30:18 +0000

It just floors me how entitled people are in this country and one great point you make is that having food at a grocery store is a luxury, instead of having to kill it or grow it ourselves. I don’t think many people think about that. In addition to not realizing it is a luxury, they believe that they are entitled to have food even if they don’t work for it. I’m sure it is the same people who have never read Proverbs where it says that if you don’t work, you don’t eat.

Comment on Why War Is The Death Of Freedom by markross

markross — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:48:51 +0000

The Whiskey Rebellion, no doubt, did get violent, but, I’m still not sure why the Judge used The Whiskey Rebellion as an example in his monologue. Unless, the broader point is, that our Federal Government has not hesitated, at times, to deploy the military against the states and the people. That is likely the case, as the Judge cited Lincoln and The Civil War as well.