Saturday, October 03rd, 2009 | Author: markross
“The friendliness and charity of our countrymen can always be relied upon to relieve their fellow citizens in misfortune. This has been repeatedly and quite lately demonstrated. Federal aid in such cases encourages the expectation of paternal care on the part of the Government and weakens the sturdiness of our national character, while it prevents the indulgence among our people of that kindly sentiment and conduct which strengthens the bonds of a common brotherhood.” - Grover Cleveland
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 (url)
Please see:
If Congress can employ money indefinitely
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 (url)
Oh so true. We have created a society of needy people. I fear at this point, because of the progressive, socialist movement in America, we may never be able to turn the tide back to a country of self-sufficient, hard-working people. When your in the mire, it seems hopeless. Thank goodness there is a God.
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 (url)
Indeed!
Thank goodness we have much faith in God! I don't know how people of little or no faith can make it in a world such as ours.
It’s really ashame! Years ago, we, the people, did help each other in times of need; it’s a lot less like that today!
That is not to say things can not be reversed, with the "right" leadership, but it would be a long, and hard road ahead.
It is unbelievable, what these dam progressives allowed our country to turn into! And somehow, they managed to keep people fat and happy for many years, while they were transforming our nation, under the radar.
This sounds a little pessimistic, but if the dollar did inflate out of existence, it would be "one" way to reset the clock, so to say. However, I am not sure of what other unintended consequences we could suffer, as a result.
At least we still have a powerful military. I pray that is not next on their chopping block!
God help us all!
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 (url)
And these great quotes, certainly gives us a window back to how our founders and constitutionally-respecting presidents guarded and preserved our nation's founding values.
Certainly, with the constitution, and the great wisdom of these ex-presidents, we do have a handbook on where we need to get back to; the question that remains is, how?
Saturday, March 5th, 2011 (url)
It’s all good if you have a faith that urges you to be charitable. But in an increasingly secular nation, Big Brother has replaced the Church for many. So many people think it IS govenment’s role to be the chartiable funtionary, to take the money and redistribute it to the needs. But it doesn’t always work that way, as we’ve seen. I have no idea what the answer is.
Saturday, March 5th, 2011 (url)
Jeff,
I totally agree with you – except, as I have said many times in the past: I hold elected officials, over the years, responsible for this behavior! Had The Federal Government remained within their Constitutional limits, people would, most likely, be more charitable to each other.
I still believe we have a mostly compassionate nation; however, the more The Federal Government taxes, and tries be everything to everyone, it does make many individuals step back from these virtues that our country was founded on.
And, now, we are seeing the failings of Big Government, and their quasi-Socialist schemes. While there may be some difficult times ahead, this may be just what is needed to reset our nation!
I pray that God will give us another chance!