The author reflects on his failed attempts to repeal the 17th Amendment at his county Republican convention. He argues against democracy, advocating for a republican form of government. Citing historical and legal perspectives, he emphasizes the importance of state sovereignty. Despite his personal setbacks, he highlights ongoing support for his cause within the Republican Party.
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Societal and Governmental Tipping Point, By The Numbers
John Adams famously said Americans divided into three equal groups: the staunch Patriots, the Loyalists, and those remaining neutral. Yet a better estimate would put Loyalists at about 20 percent of the population. These were the colonists who were ultimately willing to fight for the Loyalist cause, or at least to publicly express their loyalism …
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All Candidates for State Office in Texas Stand on One of Three Platforms
The Dallas Express reported on the Rockwall County GOP’s concern about Representative Justin Holland’s unresponsiveness to voters and the Republican Party. They highlighted the distinction between democracy and a republic, and the role of political parties in representing voters. The article raised issues of representation and accountability, with a focus on the Republican Party’s platform. This has sparked a local debate over the representation of partisan interests. Meanwhile, a potential successor, Dennis London, has garnered support for his alignment with the party platform and proven representation of the community’s interests.
Bible Study: Duty and Faith
The content discusses the influence of historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and biblical references on the creation of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the importance of faith, duty, and moral obligation in governance. It also highlights the significance of Judeo-Christian values in shaping Western civilization. The author urges citizens to recognize the nation as under God’s authority to prevent its decline.
Opinions are the products of your worldview: religious viewpoint, political allegiance, and moral practice
The text discusses the concept of truth and accountability in leadership from a Christian perspective. It argues that societies are accountable to God for the leaders they elect, illustrated with historical examples of Hitler’s Germany and speculative claims about Joe Biden. It emphasizes that a moral and religious populace exercising self-control is a prerequisite for good governance, warning against a future of America ruled by immoral individuals. It concludes with the exhortation for wise choice, citing the author’s personal religious conviction.
Prayer Guide: Governments & Governing Officials
Foreword Today as never before in the history of the United States of America, we are at war, a spiritual war. What are the symptoms? Ephesians 6:10-12 describes our present circumstances: “Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may …
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Rockwall County Budget: Aligning Spending With Salient Priorities
Reviewing the County website, the County Commissioners page will show sixteen functions indicating a needed reordering of County priorities. If the list were presently numbered, Law Enforcement (the biggest) and the Judiciary (second biggest) functions fall to the bottom, twelfth and fourteenth, respectively.
The Convention of States | Constitutional & Grassroots
A Convention of States is not a rogue organization but a grassroots, constitutionally-prescribed process for amending the U.S. Constitution.
A Totalitarian Worldview is Anathema to Our Republican form of Government
Think of a concrete slab as the foundation of a home: inflexible, immovable, and inviolate. One keystone of our constitutional republican form of government is found in the first statement of the second paragraph of the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America of July 4, 1776. “We hold these truths to be …
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Will the Texas Gold-Backed Digital Currency Become Reality
Will our Texas State Government miserably fail us by not prioritizing the Texas gold-backed digital currency?
John N. White 