Think on this
"I sought for the key to the greatness and genius of America in her harbors...; in her fertile fields and boundless forests; in her rich mines and vast world commerce; in her public school system and institutions of learning. I sought for it in her democratic Congress and in her matchless Constitution.
"Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power.
"America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great." - Alexis de Tocqueville
Now Think on this
"Those who abandon God's teachings praise wicked people,
but those who follow God's teachings oppose wicked people.
Evil people do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything."
-- Proverb's Wisdom 28: 4-5
de Tocqueville also said:
"The safeguard of morality is religion, and morality is the best security of law as well as the surest pledge of freedom."
"The Americans combine the notions of Christianity and of liberty so intimately in their minds, that it is impossible to make them conceive the one without the other."
"Christianity is the companion of liberty in all its conflicts -- the cradle of its infancy, and the divine source of its claims."
"They (the early Americans) brought with them...a form of Christianity, which I cannot better describe, than by styling it a democratic and republican religion....From the earliest settlement of the emigrants, politics and religion contracted an alliance which has never been dissolved...."
We had an important visitor-traveller write two volumes about his touring of America beginning in 1831. His two-part work, published in 1835 and 1840, entitled: Democracy in America, including the extracted quotes above.
I hope and pray de Tocqueville's words cause you to ponder over what is going on in our present world and moves you to actively try to recognize any opportu
nity, however large or small, right where you are, where you can make a difference for good. Further, it is not a time in our history for people to sit on their hands and, as was once popular to say: "Let George do it." As we can all recognize from the constant in-fighting going on in our Nation's Capital, George has not been doing a very effective without you.
Become an activist for the good of our country. I'm not advocating that you go out into the streets with placards. I'm suggesting you write, and write often, to your elected representatives, indicating to him or her that you know what is going on in Washington and you don't like what you're hearing. Take a stand on any one of many subjects that are being bandied around that effects you, your country, and/or people in general that you don't like. Stay on one subject and do write often. Emails are alright, but they seem to pay more attention to your letters. Explain your concern and you'll more likely receive a reply.
Folks, America is in trouble and needs the attention of all who call themselves American. Don't let us go down without a murmur. Have you read the news lately? Too depressing? Are you in favor of what controlling liberals are doing and are planning to do? At last count not too long ago there were 300 million people in this country! (Not counting millions of illegals.) When you write or even phone your representative, don't fall for the idea that you're alone making contact with them. Get rid of the feeling that "you're just one, what can you do?" True, you can't do everything, but you can do something. Don't think about it, do it! That's how things get done. Then consider yourself a proud, American activist.
Our visitor-traveller made such wondrous discoveries about America that his words have been recorded for posterity. We are part of that posterity, and need to wake up and heed his most valuable insight about our country.
Recently, in another of my articles, I reminded readers: "When righteous people triumph, there is great glory; but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves." -- Prov. 28:12 I believe we have elected people to govern who are more interested in themselves than this country or its people. That is evil.
The bond between elected officials and its citizens is in the Constitution:
..."A Government Of the People,By the People, For the People..." To ignore the basic core of our form of government is arrogance of the first order. I can't right now recall exactly who said it, but I agree with it: "All it takes for evil to flourish is for good people to do nothing." Our forefathers must be turning in their graves. We all need to be loyal to the many for hardships and sacrifices made for the good of this country by the patriots that have gone to their rest believing they left this American experiment in good hands.
In case you haven't yet guessed, let me tell you, I am an American citizen with strong belief in past American history. I must express myself to you before it's too late for me to be able to do so. Seeing what's going on at present by people who dare call themselves American, and having a care less attitude about virtually anything and everything, is, I also believe, the cause of our troubles, especially in Washington. (I just thought of something you also need to know right here: At this article writing, I have no counter to account for the number of people who, as they say, "hit" on this blog. So, with security in mind, people who believe as I do are invited to just comment that you also understand what's going on in America. And, whether you agree or disagree with my assessment. You can even include your thoughts in this matter. If you do this let me thank you now.)
You can bet your bottom dollar that those who are intent on doing this country harm also know about your attitude and are counting on you to do nothing more than what you're doing. They know they needn't worry about you because they know you're immersed in the things of the world and nothing more.
In my estimation this is sad, so very sad, after all this country has gone through to be where we're now at, evil has been very, very busy. Those involved in evil design must be delighted and encouraged by their progress. I'm sure they're delighted by the aid Liberals have given them and, according to today's news, are planning to give even more--despite the majority's thinking otherwise. We need to take back our Washington House. Do this by intelligent voting and actively letting your representative know how you feel. Bob
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