This Day In History
On January 14, 1784, the Continental Congress ratifies the Second Treaty of Paris. This act officially ended the American Revolutionary War.
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Willing To Die
“Part of the American dream is to live long and die young. Only those Americans who are willing to die for their country are fit to live.”
-Douglas MacArthur
1776-01-13 Prudence Island Raid
This Day In History
On January 13, 1776, the British raided Prudence Island, Rhode Island, in an effort to steal sheep. When they landed on the island’s southern beach they were ambushed by Captain Joseph Knight and his Minuteman from Rhode Island’s Second Company. A deadly battle between the two ensued and the British were forced to retreat.
Meaning of the Words
“How strangely will the Tools of a Tyrant pervert the plain Meaning of Words!”
-Samuel Adams
1777-01-12 Hugh Mercer
This Day In History
On January 12, 1777, Hugh Mercer dies from wounds received in the Battle of Princeton, on January 3, 1777.
Hugh Mercer was a soldier and physician who originally served with British forces. He later became a Brigadier General in the Continental Army and was a close friend of George Washington.
Never Forget Their Names
“Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.’
-John F. Kennedy
GREATEST FEAR
What do Americans across the nation fear the most? We posted an article last week on this very subject. There are countless issues in the world that could and should prompt fear. We have radical religious fanatics. We have open borders. We have unrest in the middle east. We have Turkey shooting down Russian planes. We have a national debt that’s beyond belief. So, what do Americans fear the most?
The greatest fear is our very own government. How have we gotten to this point? We have gotten to this point by corrupt, self-serving politicians that care more about their own agenda than they care about the people they represent.
The fact that government for the last two years is our greatest fear should be a warning sign to our elected officials, but its not. They continue to live in their isolated bubbles as you and I scream at the top of our lungs, enough already.
LAW OF THE LAND
In the United States we have Constitution that was written by the people, for the people. It is the law of the land. Our government has three branches that police the actions of the other two. This is one of many safeguards put in place by the people, for the people.
What happens when this system of checks and balances breaks down? You have lawlessness. Laws are placed on the populace to keep honest people honest, and to punish those who can not and will not follow the law. No law in existence will stop a criminal. If you break the law you will be punished. So what happens when our elected officials break the law? The system that punishes them is the very system they control. Is this not a conflict of interest? The people have the right to punish any elected official that breaks their oath of office. After all, don’t they work for us?
1934-01-11 German Police Raid Homes
This Day In History
On January 11, 1934, The German police raid the homes of dissident clergy in Berlin.
Ready For War
“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.”
-George Washington