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“America needs more citizens who will read, study, and know our true history, and thus fully appreciate the innumerable blessings God has bestowed on America. So much of American education today is committed to undermining and appreciation for our country and its history. The result is that patriotism.-a genuine love for our nation-is weaker than it has been in generations.“

“ so how can anyone know and follow the spirit of the constitution and thus achieve its actual intent of protecting and serving the people and preserving their inalienable rights? The answer is by interpreting it in the light of two expressly set forth the spirit in which that document is to be applied: George Washington’s farewell address and the declaration of independence..“

When the constitution(and the government under it) is not used according to its intended purposes, it will malfunction and fail. It is like trying to use a screwdriver as a shovel, or a baseball as a hammer. It will underperform, and in the case of government, that under performance frequently produces frustration, anger, damage, and even oppression.”

“The acquisition of knowledge without the ability to think is merely indoctrination.”

“Modern education tends to give student the fish… It wants them to have, but in previous generations, education taught students how to catch fish-that is, it gave them the mental processes and tools necessary to analyze the facts and discover knowledge on their own, allowing them to feed themselves the rest of their lives.”

The Danbury Baptist “… Worried that if the government were to protect the freedom of religion, then that specific freedom might someday be seen as a government granted, rather than an alienable right. If this occurred, government would wrongly believe you have the authority to regulate or limit religious expression. Jefferson understood their concerns and assure them there was nothing to fear…”

“… Be willing to pay appropriate taxes; avoid government spending that leads to national debt.

The principles Washington addressed are just as relevant today as when he originally presented them. While technology has changed overtime, basic human nature has not. This is why so often history repeats itself.”

Always elected to office those who will cherish the constitution-those who ensure that it is ‘ sacredly maintained’ and who will also’ can find themselves within their respective constitutional spheres,’ rejecting ‘ the spirit of innovation upon its principles’: don’t let the military become so large that it threatens liberty of citizens or the country…”

Washington’s farewell address is considered one of the most significant addresses ever given by a president. Full of sage advise for the preservation of our nation’s republican government, it offers numerous admissions and warnings essential for the continuation of the republic…“

Jefferson’s list of what is required for good government:1. Acknowledge;2. Exercise frugality be economical with spending3. Defend a liable rights provide law and order and keep individuals from injuring or intruding on the God-given rights of others;4. Guard, individual freedom, limit government regulations that interfere with or reduce citizens, freedoms;5. Protect individual earnings keep taxes low.“