John J. Dwyer's Abraham Lincoln, Stepfather of Our Country

“Anyone who embarks on a study of Abraham Lincoln … must first come to terms with the Lincoln myth. The effort to penetrate the crust of legend that surrounds Lincoln … is both a formidable and intimidating task. Lincoln, it seems, requires special considerations that are denied to other figures.”

— Robert W. Johannsen
Lincoln, the South, and Slavery

Indeed, it would not seem a safe time to critique the wisdom, motivations, and character of Abraham Lincoln. Steven Spielberg’s reverential motion picture epic Lincoln fills screens across America. The public increasingly accepts him as America’s greatest leader. Academics from the Left — and Right — compete to bestow the grandest laurels on the 16th president.

Yet, such a pursuit is ever more important for a people hurtling forward into an uncertain future, to learn from past mistakes or merely become aware they made them. One growing consensus regarding Lincoln seems credible: He has exerted more influence over the development of this nation than any other person, including the Founders. If Washington be the father of our country, surely Lincoln is its stepfather.

This article will examine the significance of this truly larger-than-life figure’s actions regarding three of the many important issues of his time: 1) the Constitution, in particular during the War Between the States, 2) emancipation and blacks, and 3) the Radical Republicans and Reconstruction.

Ron Paul's American Traveler Dignity Act

"My legislation is simple. It establishes that airport security screeners are not immune from any US law regarding physical contact with another person, making images of another person, or causing physical harm through the use of radiation-emitting machinery on another person. It means they are subject to the same laws as the rest of us."
 "The solution to the need for security at US airports is not a government bureaucracy. The solution is to allow the private sector, preferably the airlines themselves, to provide for the security of their property. As a recent article in Forbes magazine eloquently stated, “The airlines have enormous sums of money riding on passenger safety, and the notion that a government bureaucracy has better incentives to provide safe travels than airlines with billions of dollars worth of capital and goodwill on the line strains credibility.” In the meantime, I hope we can pass this legislation and protect Americans from harm and humiliation when they choose to travel." ---Dr. Ron Paul


http://paul.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1796&Itemid=60 

Illegal Immigration and Biblical Economy ~ by Regina

Mexico is cursed with poverty because of a lack of the gospel. The USA is now cursed with recession and worse because we have turned away from God's blessing, (Deut. 28.) The word of God has all the principles necessary for economic success including sound money "just weights and measures" which refers to measuring the gold and silver properly -- not stealing. Our whole money system is based on stealing -- money created out of paper and loaned to the US at interest by a private central bank called the Federal Reserve.

The “North American Free Trade Agreement” (NAFTA) brought thousands of Mexicans to the northern border to work in factories and a few years later, through regulation the companies went to China, leaving the people little option but to run to the US where we provide medical, welfare…

If our economic house were in order there would be jobs for many more.

The solution is for Christians to take dominion – through service. We must teach our children about sound money, biblical ethics for public office and raise our sons to be “elders in the gates,” elected officials. And raise our daughters to be wise advisors to back up those men.

The solution is to obey God in how we raise our families AND how we vote and hold our representatives accountable. It is part of our worship. God created civil government and says that the civil officer is his “minister” the same word as “deacon.” When Christians step out of the civil realm, or send their children to be educated by statists, we bring spiritual and economic poverty to the world.

Cap & Trade Bill

Nuclear Power is where we should be putting our efforts.

S 787 "Clean Water Restoration Act

Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) introduced S. 787 on April 2, 2009. The bill, known as the Clean Water Restoration Act, would redefine the government’s control over water. The bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and already carries 24 cosponsors. S. 787 would federalize virtually every water deposit in the nation and therefore threaten both private property rights and states' rights.

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Audit the FED Update - HR 1207 now has 224 co-sponsors

Congressman Devin Nunes has courageously fought for water for the farmers.
On Fri. afternoon, David called Devin's office at 4:30pm. out of concern that he had not yet signed Audit the FED. David said he is planning to speak on The Federal Reserve at the July 4th Tea Party for the Central Valley and would not like to mention that our own congressman had not stood for it. David also spoke with an almond grower who said he would also speak to Devin on the issue. Good News! Devin then signed up as the 224th (most recent) congressman on board! Rep Nunes, Devin [CA-21] - 6/12/2009

Check if your representative has signed on:

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Urge your congressman and senator
S 604: Federal Reserve Sunshine Act of 2009.
Companion bill to HR1207

Recently when Ron Paul, as member of the House Finance Committee, asked Ben Bernike, chairman of the fed, what happened to two trillion dollars, he responded I don't have to tell you anything. He had a similar response to a question regarding 9 trillion unaccounted for dollars just a couple months ago.

Voddie Baucham on Assault Weapons and Homosexual Marriage

Having grown up in south central Los Angeles, I cannot say that I have always been an gun enthusiast. I used to think guns were only used for shooting people down in the streets. I never wanted to own a gun. Nor did I think anyone should...

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