sign in • sign up
web | myLot | discussions | tasks | blogs | news | photos
homeinterestsdiscussionstasksblogsnewsmessages friendsphotosearningsmyLotquizzes

A Reminder for "We the People" email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 78/100. whiteheather39 (13448)   ranked 212 out of 6,392 in politics2 months ago

I received this in an email this morning and I think we should all read it regardless of which party you favor. Any comments?

Harding college put this out in 1948.
This is one of the best I have ever seen and it was produced in 1948 . This should be viewed by every AMERICAN.... WHETHER DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN.

This is timeless and is just as true today as it was in 1948! Maybe?

When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set." -- Lin Yutang

I'll keep my freedom, my religion, my guns, and my money.....
You can keep THE CHANGE.


The government cannot give to anyone anything that it does not first take from someone else."

"America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people."~ George W. Bush

..As for my sword & spear, we will serve the Throne,
but NEVER that man who sits upon it....

Paraphrased from Achilles

"When the government fears the people, there is liberty.
When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."
-- Thomas Jefferson

"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little
temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."

Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759




 
 
politics
sponsors
Tour Washington DC in One Day
Check out the DC It All! Tour. Only at OnBoard Tours. Get OnBoard.
www.OnBoardDCTours.com

12 Hrs or Less US Passports
When Trust& Time Count, we offer Solutions 24/7, Wash/DC-866-727-7362
www.PassportDocs.com

Washington Jeep Dealer
Find New Vehicle Deals at Your Local Washington Jeep Dealer
www.JeepDealer.com

User has not selected a best response.
tags:  government, reminder to all, founding fathers, thomas jefferson quotes, ronald reagan
 
1. myLot reputation of 84/100. goldenteardrops (133)   ranked 665 out of 6,392 in politics   2 months ago

Alot of this makes alot of sense. makes you think of our life now and then. thanks for shareing. I believe sometimes we need this to hear and read. thank you.

Tour Washington DC in One Day Check out the DC It All! Tour. Only at OnBoard Tours. Get OnBoard. www.OnBoardDCTours.com
 
2. myLot reputation of 98/100. muscles4me (9161)   ranked 566 out of 6,392 in politics   2 months ago

All very good. Especially about keeping the change. I for one plan on keeping my guns and the hell with the change.

12 Hrs or Less US Passports When Trust & Time Count, we offer Solutions 24/7, Wash/DC-866-727-7362 www.PassportDocs.com
 
3. myLot reputation of 80/100. Rollo1 (1624)   ranked 79 out of 6,392 in politics   2 months ago

Good words for a generation that needs to get some perspective on the meaning of freedom and the value of liberty.

We cannot look to government to solve all our problems, for in so doing, government will require the surrender of our ability to self-govern in every area we look to them for assistance.

There will always be those to whom we owe a humanitarian provision for their lack, but those who can provide for themselves must always cherish the right to do so as they choose and to keep the fruits of their labors.

Socialism is not the principle upon which this country was founded and it is not the direction we want our country to go.

Washington Jeep Dealer Find New Vehicle Deals at Your Local Washington Jeep Dealer www.JeepDealer.com
 
4. myLot reputation of 64/100. millertime (241)   ranked 870 out of 6,392 in politics   2 months ago

Good words, indeed. I think more Americans are starting to realize, and well we should, that the words of our founding fathers should be heeded. These men founded this country on certain principles that our government has slowly moved away from and we need to get back to it.

If I might add some more words from Thomas Jefferson,

"Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny."

and

"Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories."

And I must add my favorite quote from Ronald Reagan, while not one of our founding fathers, truer words were never spoken: "Government is not the solution to our problem, government IS the problem."


myLot reputation of 78/100. whiteheather39 (13448)   ranked 212 out of 6,392 in politics  2 months ago

thumbup Thank you for your response. Now I have a new favorite too. The Ronald Reagan quote is very sadly true!

washingtonpost.com career Search Jobs & Post Your Resume on Washingtonpost.com - Try Now. www.washingtonpost.com/jobs
 
5. myLot reputation of 64/100. anniepa (9288)   ranked 380 out of 6,392 in politics   2 months ago

I'm a little confused about the George W. Bush quote; that obviously wasn't made before 1948!

Annie


myLot reputation of 78/100. whiteheather39 (13448)   ranked 212 out of 6,392 in politics  2 months ago

I noticed that too but it did not make the quote any less valid. Was that the only Republican you could find fault with?? Annie did it detract from these words of wisdom in your eyes?

Audition in Washington, DC Casting calls now in Washington, DC Free Auditions for Paid Jobs ExploreTalent.com/DC-Auditions
 
6. myLot reputation of 94/100. Lakota12 (17265)   ranked 177 out of 6,392 in politics   2 months ago

I got the same on today to and I passsed it on and its so true today as it has ever been

Insurance Captive Solutions The Taft Companies, an Insurance Captive and consulting group, provides captive management in Bermuda, Washington DC, South Carolina and Montana. www.taftcos.com
 
7. myLot reputation of 91/100. laglen (3806)   ranked 166 out of 6,392 in politics   2 months ago

I agree and I think we really need to pay attention to the power the government is seizing from us. We need to stand up and not allow it!

Washington DC Apartments Find furnished & unfurnished DC apartments: short, long term rental. yellowpages.com
 
sponsors
washingtonpost.com career
Search Jobs& Post Your Resume on Washingtonpost.com - Try Now.
www.washingtonpost.com/jobs

Audition in Washington, DC
Casting calls now in Washington, DC Free Auditions for Paid Jobs
ExploreTalent.com/DC-Auditions

Insurance Captive Solutions
The Taft Companies, an Insurance Captive and consulting group, provides captive management in Bermuda, Washington DC, South Carolina and Montana.
www.taftcos.com

similar discussions
How Big?
How big is your circle of caring? What I mean by this is some people live their lives only caring...
America can and will control its own population, EXCEPT....
It seems population control is all the buzz these days. Sure, there are plenty of countries where...
Required qualification for the President or Prime Ministe
According to Thiruvalluvar, Indian poet, the president should have lot of qulification for...
Is the government butting too far into our business?
There was a letter to the editor in today's newspaper about a story that was in the paper a couple...
Social Security Cost of Living
Hi everyone,I am 51 years old and live in the USA. I have been receiving Social Security...
America: How do you view our country?
If you are anything like me, you watch the local news in you city, but you also keep up with what...
US Govenment
For a long time now, our "democracy" has acted much more like a dictatorship. Our country is lead...
Healthcare Reform Bill
If you're like me, you're sick of hearing about this new healthcare reform bill and how absurd it...
don't you think those government personnel should treat people better manner?
Those people work for the government agency, such as policemen; DMV service representatives,...
sponsors
washingtonpost.com career
Search Jobs & Post Your Resume on Washingtonpost.com - Try Now.
www.washingtonpost.com/jobs
Audition in Washington, DC
Casting calls now in Washington, DC Free Auditions for Paid Jobs
ExploreTalent.com/DC-Auditions
Insurance Captive Solutions
The Taft Companies, an Insurance Captive and consulting group, provides captive management in Bermuda, Washington DC, South Carolina and Montana.
www.taftcos.com
Washington DC Apartments
Find furnished & unfurnished DC apartments: short, long term rental.
yellowpages.com
D.C. Chrysler Dealer
Find New Vehicle Deals at Your Local Washington Chrysler Dealer
www.ChryslerDealer.com
Moving And Storage Company WA
Free Truck Rental with move in. Reserve now. No CC required.
www.MiniuStorage.com
Washington D.C. Lobbying Services
Providing results and personalized service to local governments and nonprofits.
www.marloweco.com
Thomas Jefferson Quotes
All Thomas Jefferson Quotes & Sayings. Largest Quote Site On The Net.
The-Quote-Site.com
Travel to Washington DC
Why Wait? Browse Travelzoo's Washington DC Travel Deals Now.
www.Travelzoo.com
return to mylot
We are loading a word from our sponsors. No thanks, cancel loading.