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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.” Thomas Jefferson,

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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Don Merritt

“He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.” Thomas Paine Something to think about…

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President’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

…or should that be Presidents’ Day? Well, whichever one it is, today’s the day. It is of course a holiday and many of us are off work; yippie! When I was a kid in school, we didn’t have President’s Day. … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. “ Winston Churchill

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Why are these men smiling???

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

Today’s post is just for fun… So, why are these guys all smiling? I have a theory! It is said that Mr. Nixon was a legendary poker player. When he came home from World War II, he financed a car, a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well you guessed it, today is Mr. Reagan’s birthday… I hardly know where to start with this one; I realize that Reagan remains a controversial figure today, but this isn’t a political blog as a rule, so I’ll let others … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Don Merritt

This one is interesting in light of recent events… “…the opinion which gives to the judges the right to decide what laws are constitutional and what not, not only for themselves in their own sphere of action but for … Continue reading →

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William McKinley and the American Century

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

William McKinley was President of the United States when we emerged onto the world stage and became a power. It’s funny how he has been remembered; some people see him as one of the all-time great presidents because he ended … Continue reading →

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Does the Constitution really evolve?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

Last week, after the announcement that the US Supreme Court had allowed a lower court ruling that declared prayer in public (government) meetings unconstitutional because too many of these were “Christian” I proposed the thesis that the ‘living breathing” Constitution … Continue reading →

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Honoring an Unsung Hero

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other night, I attended a retirement dinner for Command Sergeant Major Stephen D. Blake, and came away inspired by a man who should be a model for all of us. I will leave the recitation of his amazing career … Continue reading →