A Time For Choosing.
Among the most influential speeches in modern political history, the
speech Ronald Reagan gave defining conservatism is as relevant today as it was
when he gave it in support of Barry Goldwater 50 years ago today, on October 27, 1964.
This speech is approximately 28 minutes, and if you have not heard it previously, it would be well worth your time.
“You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We’ll preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we’ll sentence them to take the last step into a thousand years of darkness.”
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Monday, October 27, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
God Bless The Gipper
On this day, February 6, 2014, Ronald Reagan would have been 103 if still living.
An inspirational figure, few exhibited examples of leadership, faith, courage and compassion quite like Ronald Reagan, our beloved 40th president.
A speech, or thoughtful address, A Time for Choosing, made by Ronald Reagan made in October of 1964 in support of the presidential candidacy of Barry Goldwater, R:AZ, is among my all time favorites, containing examples of principles which are timely today.
Please see the following excerpt from the A Time for Choosing speech.
Peace through strength was not only applicable in military terms. Strength through adhering to founding principles helps dictate the destiny of man. It is our Rendezvous with Destiny.
Happy Birthday President Reagan! We sure do miss you.
An inspirational figure, few exhibited examples of leadership, faith, courage and compassion quite like Ronald Reagan, our beloved 40th president.
A speech, or thoughtful address, A Time for Choosing, made by Ronald Reagan made in October of 1964 in support of the presidential candidacy of Barry Goldwater, R:AZ, is among my all time favorites, containing examples of principles which are timely today.
Please see the following excerpt from the A Time for Choosing speech.
Peace through strength was not only applicable in military terms. Strength through adhering to founding principles helps dictate the destiny of man. It is our Rendezvous with Destiny.
Happy Birthday President Reagan! We sure do miss you.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Immigration Legislation A Sociopolitical Monster
An immigration bill, derived by yet another dreadful "gang of eight", is on the fast track to becoming law.
As a member of the gang of eight, Florida Senator Marco Rubio is the mouthpiece of the legislation, which is beyond disappointing. I was among the legions of Floridians who enthusiastically supported Rubio's candidacy against Charlie Christ, whose principles were set by changes in wind direction.
After a thorough victory, the hope for results matching the rhetoric were high. I have heard Rubio speak personally on many occasions, and he eloquently spoke, from the heart without teleprompter, about the founding principles of our country and conservative answers to the myriad of issues engulfing our nation.
His story is most compelling, and he was among those Mitt Romney strongly considered as a running mate in 2012.
Therefore, it is with extreme disappointment Rubio has violated many of those principles in supporting the immigration legislative efforts. While we recognize our immigration policy, an issue of passion for Rubio, is broken, it should be clear the constituents who elected Rubio did not send him to Washington to join in legislation with Chuck Schumer (D:NY), Dick Durbin (D:IL), Lindsey Graham (R:SC) and John McCain (R:AZ), a good man who has apparently lost his mind.
Many GOP members, apparently inclusive of Rubio, are under the false belief that with these immigrants tied to the Democrats the only hope of ever winning another election is to appease these illegal immigrants by merging minds on the issue with progressives. Rubio's election in Florida, sinking with immigrants, should have been proof of that error in judgement.
Although Rubio insists he is not being set up, from the granstands it looks quite differently. Rubio is quickly losing credibility among the GOP, and rightfully so. Dana Rohrabacher, (R:CA) ripped Rubio. “Rubio is so mixed up and so confused. I think he has given up his rightful place to advise any of us in Washington what to do, and he’s given up any right to be trusted by the American people,” he said."
The Senate is formulating a bill on the fast track, which will then head over to the House. Over there, the House will attempt to redirect the Senate by passing a bill seemingly more in line with common sense American views on the issue. At this point, the bills will meet in conference committee to be reconciled, as which point a new bill will be finalized and voted upon, one heavily influenced by the left. There will not be enough opposition for the GOP to stop it, and boom, we have amnesty for tens of millions of illegal immigrants. Yes, they are illegal immigrants.
Therefore, to prohibit the conference from taking place, it is imperative that nothing passes in the House. Among those who understand the trojan horse being set up, and working to defeat it, are Louie Gohmert (R:TX), Michele Bachmann (R:MN) and Steve King (R:IA).
This trifecta of republicans astutely recognize that for the progressives, while this is portrayed a humane answer to the immigration issues, the real goal is to crash the system, leaving the majority of the citizenry dependant on government assistance and control, described as a "governing coalition for the long term". It is Cloward and Piven, and it simply must be defeated on the battlefield of ideas.
Rubio also initially said the border fence would be a precursor to an immigration policy being implemented, but Rubio has since reversed that thought, proclaiming the necessity to get tax revenue from the new legal immigrants to fund the fence. Legalization first, border security second. Not so fast my friend.
In fact, we already have laws requiring border security that is not being enforced. Border security, and the right to security, is found in the foruth amendment. With the government failing to secure the border, they are in violation of the rule of law and our Constitution. Sadly, the government is picking and choosing which laws they think it prudent to enforce. This type of governance was something our founders warned us about.
There is not a promised path to citizenship for those who are here illegally, and those who are here illegally must retreat through the system legally. The process allowing legal immigrants must be overhauled to expedite the process for those who seek to become citizens and assimilate and become productive members of our communities, not adopting the practices of working the welfare system.
Should this legislation pass, the heavy weight of the increase of entitlements for those new immigrants will lead to socialism and a total collapse of our economic system. As the great Barry Goldwater once said, "And here we encounter the seeds of government disaster and collapse -- the kind that wrecked ancient Rome and every other civilization that allowed a sociopolitical monster called the welfare state to exist."
The gang of eight are playing games, and the results of this immaturity could jettison our great experiment to the ash heap of history.
As a member of the gang of eight, Florida Senator Marco Rubio is the mouthpiece of the legislation, which is beyond disappointing. I was among the legions of Floridians who enthusiastically supported Rubio's candidacy against Charlie Christ, whose principles were set by changes in wind direction.
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| Rubio speaks at Orlando Tea Party rally |
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| AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite |
Many GOP members, apparently inclusive of Rubio, are under the false belief that with these immigrants tied to the Democrats the only hope of ever winning another election is to appease these illegal immigrants by merging minds on the issue with progressives. Rubio's election in Florida, sinking with immigrants, should have been proof of that error in judgement.
Although Rubio insists he is not being set up, from the granstands it looks quite differently. Rubio is quickly losing credibility among the GOP, and rightfully so. Dana Rohrabacher, (R:CA) ripped Rubio. “Rubio is so mixed up and so confused. I think he has given up his rightful place to advise any of us in Washington what to do, and he’s given up any right to be trusted by the American people,” he said."
The Senate is formulating a bill on the fast track, which will then head over to the House. Over there, the House will attempt to redirect the Senate by passing a bill seemingly more in line with common sense American views on the issue. At this point, the bills will meet in conference committee to be reconciled, as which point a new bill will be finalized and voted upon, one heavily influenced by the left. There will not be enough opposition for the GOP to stop it, and boom, we have amnesty for tens of millions of illegal immigrants. Yes, they are illegal immigrants.
Therefore, to prohibit the conference from taking place, it is imperative that nothing passes in the House. Among those who understand the trojan horse being set up, and working to defeat it, are Louie Gohmert (R:TX), Michele Bachmann (R:MN) and Steve King (R:IA).
This trifecta of republicans astutely recognize that for the progressives, while this is portrayed a humane answer to the immigration issues, the real goal is to crash the system, leaving the majority of the citizenry dependant on government assistance and control, described as a "governing coalition for the long term". It is Cloward and Piven, and it simply must be defeated on the battlefield of ideas.
Rubio also initially said the border fence would be a precursor to an immigration policy being implemented, but Rubio has since reversed that thought, proclaiming the necessity to get tax revenue from the new legal immigrants to fund the fence. Legalization first, border security second. Not so fast my friend.
In fact, we already have laws requiring border security that is not being enforced. Border security, and the right to security, is found in the foruth amendment. With the government failing to secure the border, they are in violation of the rule of law and our Constitution. Sadly, the government is picking and choosing which laws they think it prudent to enforce. This type of governance was something our founders warned us about.
There is not a promised path to citizenship for those who are here illegally, and those who are here illegally must retreat through the system legally. The process allowing legal immigrants must be overhauled to expedite the process for those who seek to become citizens and assimilate and become productive members of our communities, not adopting the practices of working the welfare system.
Should this legislation pass, the heavy weight of the increase of entitlements for those new immigrants will lead to socialism and a total collapse of our economic system. As the great Barry Goldwater once said, "And here we encounter the seeds of government disaster and collapse -- the kind that wrecked ancient Rome and every other civilization that allowed a sociopolitical monster called the welfare state to exist."
The gang of eight are playing games, and the results of this immaturity could jettison our great experiment to the ash heap of history.
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