My First Blog

I remember my first Power Point application........I called it my first PP. But anyway, this is more momentous and important than that, although I do hope to sprinkle our world-saving opinions with humor. Jeremy and I are only a month and a half apart in age. He is the more aged one, so I will always give him the courtesy that is due his advanced years. We both love to delve into political philosophy and debate, which in this very passive political climate is a good thing. Neither one of us tows the company line of a particular party, although our philosophy definitely aligns more with the Conservative, Republican side. I expect we'll give Republicans and Democrats a real tongue lashing from time to time, but always in a with a consistent Conservative rationale behind it.
From the onset I want to clarify that there is a difference between facts and opinions. Ideally, a person bases their opinions on all the facts in the matter. This is what we hope to do as we give our opinions. I will not caprisciously state my whimsy because it sounds good.........at least not in important political discourse. I hope to give you strong, principled opinions based on well-reasoned thought. Here is my first:
The Declaration Principle - A few weeks ago in the Republican Debate they were asked if they believed in creation or evolution. On the face of it, it seems like a zinger of a question, and almost irrelevant because it's religious in nature. I'll tell you the response I wish one of the candidates would have given. 'Not only do I believe that we were created, but as the Declaration of Independence says, We are all created equal. If there is a candidate who doesn't believe that we were all created, and created equal I think that disqualifies them from holding any American Political office. This Declaration Principle of being Created, and being created equal is the thought that broke the back of slavery, gave women the right to vote, and deligitimizes the so-called right to abortion. We are endowed by our Creator with unalienable rights, the first of which is LIFE.......no more killing babies!!!!!!!! They are not property........they are humans and therefore have human rights. The right to liberty and the pursuit of happiness is the philosophical basis for the idea of limited Government Power. If you study the Constitution you'll realize the care that the founders took in limiting the role of Government. By the way.......this principle is what deligitimizes the income tax. They are taking your property, coercively and illegitimately. All taxes should be levied at the cash register as a consumer tax, that way they are voluntary and not coercive.
Well, there it is; my political philosophy in a well-reasoned nutshell. It all comes from the Declaration Principles......not a bad place to start from.
Finally, please let us know what you think about our blogs......love it - hate it - whatever. I know we'll let each other know when we disagree.
OK -------Blog On!!!!