Bereft doesn't begin to explain my sorrow at what we've allowed. Sadly, I doubt corrective measures will be taken until those living under the burdens that are being compiled become too great. I fear for the world my grandchildren will have to live in.
I've been a political junkie since the 7th grade. Still am.
My motivation has drastically changed, from seeking a rational society as the Founders envisioned to caring almost exclusively about the world my precious grandkids will inhabit.
Their world will be dramatically different than the one I grew up in
.Much more dystopian. Think 1984, Animal Farm, etc. vs The Andy Griffith Show or Father Knows Best.
It will be an ugly world and I am doing what I can to fight against it.
It's not about me. My remaining runway is short, but theirs is long.
Wondering whether the fact that matriculation at any level today no longer requires study and demonstrated understanding of the Declaration and Constitution where the fundamental principles of liberty are clearly stated has contributed that today is no longer like when you and I grew up? As a parent, grandparent I live, talk, and teach those principles -- and there are others like me. Will that be enough to sustain them?
I think it began with the Trifecta of the early 20th century: Prohibition, Women's Suffrage and the Income Tax. Add the latter additions of fiat money and the Federal Reserve and it was just a matter of how soon and how fast.
Bereft doesn't begin to explain my sorrow at what we've allowed. Sadly, I doubt corrective measures will be taken until those living under the burdens that are being compiled become too great. I fear for the world my grandchildren will have to live in.
I've been a political junkie since the 7th grade. Still am.
My motivation has drastically changed, from seeking a rational society as the Founders envisioned to caring almost exclusively about the world my precious grandkids will inhabit.
Their world will be dramatically different than the one I grew up in
.Much more dystopian. Think 1984, Animal Farm, etc. vs The Andy Griffith Show or Father Knows Best.
It will be an ugly world and I am doing what I can to fight against it.
It's not about me. My remaining runway is short, but theirs is long.
Wondering whether the fact that matriculation at any level today no longer requires study and demonstrated understanding of the Declaration and Constitution where the fundamental principles of liberty are clearly stated has contributed that today is no longer like when you and I grew up? As a parent, grandparent I live, talk, and teach those principles -- and there are others like me. Will that be enough to sustain them?
I think it began with the Trifecta of the early 20th century: Prohibition, Women's Suffrage and the Income Tax. Add the latter additions of fiat money and the Federal Reserve and it was just a matter of how soon and how fast.