"The nation which indulges toward another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest." -George Washington

Four Pillars of Our Constitution

The Constitution of the United States has certain things that are fundamental to understand.

The first of these is that our Constitution recognizes natural laws or those laws that are given by God to establish order. From this come "unalienable rights" such as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" found in the Declaration of Independence.

The Second pillar is that our Constitution is based off the principle that the nation's people must be moral and righteous, as many Founding Father's have stated.

The third principle foundation is that under our Constitution the people are the true rulers. George Washington said, "The power under the Constitution will always be in the people."

Last of all the Constitution was built to run with a free-market government and allowing for private property. Citizens of the United States can work for property, riches, whatever they want. Under the Constitution people earn what they earn and if they own something it is theirs.

These principles seem to be disappearing in today's country. Yet, our country was based on a Constitution that supports these principles. I would add that citizens of the United States need to support the Constitution. After all it would be in their best interest to follow its principles.

"The natural cure for an ill-administration, in a popular or representative constitution, is a change of men." -Alexander Hamilton

Constitution Quotes

"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." -Benjamin Franklin

"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supporters." -George Washington

If the United States would follow these truths today this nation would be a lot better off. Our leaders and citizens need to understand that if we would all just follow the Constitution we would not be dealing with as many problems in our society.

I Had to Get One for Myself

I know that my dad got a copy for his birthday and that I could read it anytime I wanted once he was finished, but I just had to get my own copy. I was looking through my dad's copy and loved the great way this book shows you how to tell your idiot acquaintances what's what. The chapters range from Universal Health Care to The Second Amendment. I especially like all of the little comics, charts, and quotes that are dispersed throughout the book. So a week ago I ordered a copy of Arguing With Idiots by Glenn Beck and got it yesterday.

As For Me, Give Me Liberty

"...Why stand we here idle?...Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" -Patrick Henry

What great words taken from a time were liberty was being threatened. This quote gives me a firmer desire to stand for truth and support our U. S. Constitution. In a time were everything from the organization of the family to the Constitution of the United States is under threat, there needs to be more people who are as bold as Patrick Henry and will stand for Truth no matter what direction others choose to go. I know there are many people out there like this. One who comes to my mind would be Glenn Beck. He could be considered a modern day Patrick Henry in my opinion. I hope that throughout my own lifetime I will be able to stand for Truth and Liberty no matter what the worldly consequences.

Feel the Difference?

I just read one great article about what Elder Oaks said about Freedom of Religion being under attack. I found what Elder Oaks said to be perfectly true. You can read it at: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705336506/Freedom-of-religion-under-attack.html

Next I read an article about a meeting Harry Reid had with a gay-rights activist group. What he said was absolutley amazing to me how weak of a man he is. It's an embarasment that Harry Reid claims to be a member of this church. You can read the article it at: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705336536/Reid-criticizes-LDS-Church-on-Prop-8.html


You tell me which one stands for truth.

"I hope this is the dark part of the night, which is generally just before day."

-General Nathanael Greene (From David McCullough's book 1776)

Lets Pause For This One

The bailout which has placed this country in dept for years, the takeover off GM, and the rush to throw a health care bill together are all things this administration pushed through just as fast as they possibly could. But wait, the General in charge of Iraq needs more troops. We'll have to think about that one. This decision may take a while to figure out.

I can't believe that after all the extremely important decisions that have been thrown together during a late night, that the one dealing with American lives gets placed on the back-burner of the Executive stove.

Nobel Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize is no longer Credible.

Dad's Birthday in History

Happy Birthday Dad!
Here are a few historic and trivia facts about the year 1962.

Prophet: David O. McKay

President of the United States: John F. Kennedy

Major historic events: Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962

World Dictators: Fidel Castro, Nikita Khrushchev

Number one Songs in the U. S. : The Lion Sleeps Tonight-The Tokens/I Can't Stop Loving You-Ray Charles

Cars: 1962 Austin Martin/1962 Chevy Impala/1962 Ford Thunderbird/1962 Dodge Dart

Accountablity and Responsibility

In General Conference over the weekend Elder Quentin L. Cook talked of the loss of accountability and self-responsibility in the world. I have that this is very true and in this country today there are many people who do not take responsibility for their actions and words. Just look at the government and the problems it has with placing blame on others. No one will say I did it. I caused the problem. No one will take responsibility for what they do.

Many people in this country, on an individual basis, need to take responsibility for their actions. That is just common sense. If you do something wrong you try to make amends. You don't blame it on your neighbor.

In this country and throughout the world things would work out a lot better if individuals took more responsibility for their actions and stopped blaming those who are not responsible. In the end God will hold us all accountable for our actions.

M3 Grease Gun

Here is another weapon having to do with Grandpa Alf. It is the M3 Submachine Gun which is nicknamed the "grease gun". Grandpa would most likely have used one of these in World War Two. This cool looking gun fires .45 caliber bullets which are the same as those used in a Colt M1911 automatic pistol. Here is just another tool that was used by Grandpa Alf during World War Two in defense of our country.