By Orrin Woodward Robert E. Lee -- the Virginian, American and Civil War general -- was a great leader because he had great character. General Lee taught that you are not worthy to lead until you take your focus off yourself and focus on serving your team. Here are some thoughts out of H. W. Crocker’s phenomenal book called Robert E. Lee on … [Read more...]
Egypt, Freedom, & the Cycles of History
February 14, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Oliver DeMille *Note: If you like this article, you'll love Oliver's latest book, FreedomShift: 3 Choices to Reclaim America's Destiny. “I look at the young protesters who gathered in downtown Amman today, and the thousands who gathered in Egypt and Tunis, and my heart aches for them. So much human potential, but they have no idea how far … [Read more...]
Let Us Dare: Writings From John Adams
February 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Shanon Brooks In late 1765, John Adams began writing an essay entitled, "A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law." He was 30 years old and just beginning to stretch his legal and political wings. His purpose for writing this essay was to contrast the tyranny of feudal and canon law with the glorious struggle for freedom in the … [Read more...]
The Conservative Contradiction
January 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Marc Roberts “So are people still as riled up at Obama and the ‘Democrats” as they were a year ago?” my friend Paul asked me at a Christmas party. “Or has that ‘Tea Party’ sentiment died down?” Have people returned to their lives again and left government to run itself like before? “I don’t think it has to do with Obama or the … [Read more...]
Why Freedom Cannot Ring
January 24, 2011 by 2 Comments
By David Grant Quiz: Rank the following in order of impact to your (you, your family and others you care about) future well-being or the lack thereof: Having the right people in political office; Removing undesirables from political office; Second Amendment rights; Stopping terrorists; Government debt; Corruption; … [Read more...]
Sunday Poem: From The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde
January 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Explore the Sunday Poem archives here. from The Ballad of Reading Gaol Oscar Wilde I know not whether Laws be right, Or whether Laws be wrong All that we know who lie in gaol Is that the wall is strong; And that each day is like a year, A year whose days are long. But this I know, that every Law That men have made for Man, Since … [Read more...]
The Age of Overseers: Technology, Politics, & the Future
December 29, 2010 by 1 Comment
by Oliver DeMille The rise of independents in American politics is a major trend that has drastically changed the political landscape. But why is it happening now? Are both major parties so bad now — indeed so much worse than they have ever been — that the majority of involved citizens just can’t stand them anymore? Actually, the parties … [Read more...]
Allodial Rights & the Unalienable Right to Property
December 22, 2010 by 2 Comments
By Kyle Roberts Jefferson’s original draft of the Declaration of Independence read “life, liberty, and property.” However, property was edited out at the suggestion of Ben Franklin because of its implications towards slavery. The pursuit of happiness replaced it and has become the commonplace recitation. This unfortunate expediency edit … [Read more...]
Free Download: Reweaving the Fabric of Freedom
December 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead We've been working hard to produce our latest white paper, "Reweaving the Fabric of Freedom: Finding Your Path in a Comprehensive Plan to Revitalize America." Click Here to Download the White Paper … [Read more...]
The American Order
December 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Shanon Brooks America is in crisis. Some people are immune to the sound of that drum, hearing only a Chicken Little cry of “the sky is falling.” More, however, are beginning to sense that something really is wrong and want to solve our problems. Without fail, in every lecture and class I give, the question always comes up: “OK, … [Read more...]
