"We the people..."
How did we get so far removed from the document on which our nation was founded? Our founding Father's had a little something that has been lost in politics along the way... it's called common sense.
Our national debt is over $11 trillion- what's worse is that the individuals that could save us (small business) are being forced to redistribute their wealth instead of focusing on creating jobs. Large corporations are being bailed out (on the taxpayers dime) to avoid bankrupcy. Has anyone else grown tired of this incessant misbehavior with hard-earned taxpayer dollars? Isn't it about time that we start taking responsibility for ourselves and find a way to get back to the principles that made this country great?
This 4th of July rally is intended to unite members of our community that have a shared desire to restore common sense to government. With the 2010 Congressional elections right around the corner, East Tennesseans need to be aware of the significance of the outcome of this election and how it could impact generations to come…
Please join us outside of Faith Fellowhip Church, July 4th at 7:00 pm. (The address is 810 Guaranda Dr. - church is located right across the street from Freedom Hall/ Kiwanis park.) Please join us for a celebration of our country's Independence and a chance to connect with like-minded individuals... and get a prime spot for the fireworks!! Together, perhaps we can find a way to make our voices heard, before it’s too late.
Can you explain how debt has anything to do with some ill-conceived, and ignornant, interpretation of today's society and its "distance" from the founding fathers? I know my history, and debt has always been part of the government of the United States; there has never been a "balanced" budget in this country's history. And doesn't a return to those old values mean a return to things like a lack of voting rights for disenfranchised groups of people? I love the whole notion of "good old common sense"... usually this means barely passing high school.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading today's J.C. Press account of yesterday's event. Ron Ramsey thinks the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1786, and Phil Roe flirted with treason by implying that "we" might need to again declare independence from a king. Nice job choosing keynote speakers; next time try for someone with a grasp of history and a sense of patriotism!
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ReplyDeleteThe idea of Common Sense is not about taking away the rights of "disenfranchised groups of people". Its about protecting the freedoms and liberties that you and I enjoy (and most likely take for granted).
ReplyDeleteAs for it's application to debt: if we ran our households/ small businesses the way that Washington is managing the federal budget we wouldn't survive. Common Sense means not using debt to solve a debt crisis. Are you aware that our monthly interest payment on our national debt is $26 billion? That money that is being sent overseas to creditors could be used towards the funding of infrastructures, schools or national defense.