Way back in April, I wrote a two-part essay asking the question: Is America Really Free? I believe these two posts define one of the central themes of this blog. Unfortunately, Liberty Relearned was but a fledgling wog of a blog, without many followers to read them at the time. I really think they're worth re-posting as sort of a "best of" look back at 2015. Here are key excerpts from both. Hope you enjoy!
Politics
Don’t worry, the new Star Wars is Safe for Conservatives.
Star Wars VII The Force Awakens, by Disney studios, is a throwback to the original trilogy. There is no anti -capitalist message like in Avatar.
Policy Discussion or Political Cage Match
Expect to see the fight for the heart and soul of the Republican party begin on the stage tonight at the CNN Republican Debate.
Banning persons based on religion is not a workable solution.
Our American history, values, and compassion compel us to let in what refugees we can from war-torn countries. Those same virtues don’t compel us however to act in a suicidal manner while doing so.
The Left’s Recent Foolish Ideas for Combating Gun Violence.
Apparently, after another tragic shooting that could not have been prevented by the “common sense gun laws” being proposed by the Progressive left, they have begun to sense this line by itself is not being bought by most of America. Now with terrorism back on the front pages, the left has sized upon a new … Continue reading The Left’s Recent Foolish Ideas for Combating Gun Violence.
Time to rant again.
No laptop today, so no long, well thought out article. Instead, random thoughts on the situation in Europe. Maybe a few discussion topics to boot. So here goes: Obama just can't resist belittling those he disagrees with. I guess he's given up on trying to sound like a statesman. I would pay good money to … Continue reading Time to rant again.
Congress should declare war on ISIL, and why that’s not crazy.
A declaration of war in the end is a symbolic act more than a legal one. We are, like it or not, already at war. Though largely symbolic, it would serve to advance our goals by clarifying our purpose and telling the world, friend or foe, that America has made a serious commitment to defending ourselves and our allies.
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