By Oliver DeMille There are two kinds of voters: Traditionalists and Pragmatists. Knowing the difference is vital—especially during election years. It helps us be better voters and guardians of freedom. The 2012 elections—local, state, and national—are pivotal to freedom. If we learn to understand the differences between these types of … [Read more...]
An Interesting Election Trend Could Change Everything
February 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille Independents are swinging their support of Republican candidates to more support of President Obama in the 2012 election. This is a huge change from the past three years. Independents put Republicans into control of the House in the historic election of 2010, and they have leaned strongly against President Obama since the … [Read more...]
The Grand Strategy for 2012
February 20, 2012 by 2 Comments
By Oliver DeMille 1. Two Speeches Several years ago I spoke at a seminar on international affairs and I predicted that in the next few years the United States would adopt a new Grand Strategy. I outlined America’s historical Grand Strategies, from Constitutionalism (1789-1820) and Manifest Destiny (1820-1900) to Nationalism (1900-1945) and … [Read more...]
How to “Hold the Reins” of Government Tightly
February 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
By Stan Szczesny "Stick to your objectives and examine the results to see how they match; take hold of the handles of government carefully and grip them tightly." -Han Fei Tzu, translated by Burton Watson It is the way of an enlightened people never to allow their representatives to speak words that cannot be matched by results. When … [Read more...]
Why Citizens in a Republic Must Cultivate “Stillness” & “Emptiness”
January 30, 2012 by 3 Comments
By Stan Szczesny “So still he seems to dwell nowhere at all; so empty no one can seek him out.” —Han Fei Tzu, chapter 5, translated by Burton Watson To retain their freedoms, the ruling masses must be still and empty. In theory, this is possible, but it is exceedingly difficult. Crowds are naturally not still. The reason of a crowd … [Read more...]
How Republics Sow the Seeds of Their Own Destruction
January 24, 2012 by 3 Comments
By Stan Szczesny “The ruler must not reveal his desires; for if he reveals his desires his ministers will put on the mask that pleases him.” —Han Fei Tzu, chapter 5, translated by Burton Watson The ruling masses must not reveal their desires; for if they reveal their desires, their representatives will put on masks to please them. The … [Read more...]
What to Look for in 2012
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille Here are some things to consider in 2012, several possible trends which could make significant changes in our world by the end of the year ahead: 1-Barring major events, the news of 2012 will most likely be all about the election, especially the presidential election. But the real potential for election change will be in the … [Read more...]
The Greatest Lust Of All: Power Over Others
December 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty.–George Washington In 1930s Germany, a unitary leader plead for sufficient power to make his homeland safe from the threats faced by his nation. The German people and their … [Read more...]
Jonathan Edwards – Resolved to Serve with Humility
December 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward Here is the section from my new book on Jonathan Edwards.Here is another great American who utilized the power of resolutions in his life. Have you implemented RESOLVED: 13 Resolutions for LIFE into your life? Let’s start a resolution revolution together. Sincerely, Orrin Woodward Jonathan Edwards was a preacher, theologian, … [Read more...]
George Washington – RESOLVED for Character
December 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward Here is a portion of the introduction from my new book RESOLVED: 13 Resolutions for LIFE. George Washington focused on building his character every day. This is important for all of us. Have you resolved to grow personally and professionally? Sincerely, Orrin Woodward By nature, young Washington had a fiery temper, but he … [Read more...]
