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Golden Trident

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  1. I came as an invited guest and had a blast for the short time that I was there! Thanks for the hospitality!
  2. If people really want to know what their government is authorized to do, I recommend they find a copy of the Constitution and read Article 1, Section 8. There they will find the specifically enumerated powers that Jefferson spoke of. If people took the time to educate themselves concerning the powers we have given to our government they would realize that they have been abusing the trust we have placed in them for quite a long time. Those whom we elect to represent us do not measure up to the quality of character of George Washington, who said, “The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.†When people continue to be fooled by the promises of those seeking office, when they continue to allow those whom they elect to ignore the constraints the Constitution has put upon them, the people will be in constant danger of losing that which our government was created to protect, their liberty. Thomas Jefferson said it best, “A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.†Ben Franklin once told us that “The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.†It is not the job of the government to provide you with all these benefits those seeking office promise you. Along with each benefit comes a price, and the price may be something you aren’t willing to pay when the bill comes due. At that time it may be wise to remember what Jefferson said about protecting your liberties, “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.†I would think that the American people would much prefer to hold their elected officials accountable to their oaths of office to uphold the Constitution, than to face the alternative of having to once again fight for their liberties.
  3. Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines liberty as, 1: the quality or state of being free: a: the power to do as one pleases b: freedom from physical restraint c: freedom from arbitrary or despotic control d: the positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privileges e: the power of choice. With all the laws our government has passed that restrict our actions, which if you bothered to look, they weren’t authorized to pass, how can anyone honestly say that they are truly free?
  4. So far today I have read several well voiced complaints about different topics that are all valid.....my problem is that we tend to focus on our own personal beefs or our "groups" personal beef and that only limits our power. Not until we break down the walls and issues that divide us.....can WE THE PEOPLE.....truly enjoy the freedoms that were meant for us. And BTW......regarding the use of US soldiers to police it's citizens...FYI....under the patriot act....that duty was given to UN soldiers should the need arise. Probably a direct result of the psychological tests that were given to US TROOPS in 1997 that was used to determine if our soldiers would fire on its citizens if given the order! YOU do the math!
  5. Obama didn't veto it ...i was being hasty and didn't offer proper language...it was deemed unlawful and therefore not even allowed to be put in front of congress until the proper "angle" or wording was used! Look up Chief Justice Roberts comments and the supreme courts latest ruling.
  6. If I may enlighten those that arent familiar with Obamacare...when first proposed...it was vetoed simply because it was argued that the federal government doesn't have the power to impose or regulate healthcare....so Obama argued that they DO have the right because if your insurance co. Is in another state...it is considered interstate trade. Once again the legality was challenged..this time on the grounds that the government doesn't have the right to impose fines on citizens for NOT being compliant with a mandate.....this issue was put before the supreme court...who on turn deemed it unConstitutional....however...would reconsider if it were called a tax and not a fine! Now that said....the preservation of the Constitution is my only agenda here...no politicians nor parties are being advocated by me. But think about it.....the government can now "persuade" you to comply with their wishes simply by TAXING us now....in essence...completely side stepping the Constitution and rendering it useless!!!!
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