Enlightened Republic: June 2012

Genesis of the "NO" Logo

In history there have been two basic forms of social organization: collectivism and individualism. In the 20th and 21st century, collective variations have included socialism, fascism, Nazism, and communism. Under collectivism, a ruling class of “intellectuals”, bureaucrats, politicians and/or social planners decides what people want or what is “good” for society and then uses the coercive power of the State to regulate, tax and redistribute wealth in an attempt to achieve their desired objectives. Individualism is a political and social philosophy that emphasizes individual liberty, belief in the primary importance of the individual and in the virtues of self-reliance and personal independence and responsibility. It embraces opposition to controls over the individual when exercised by the state. The Preamble to our Constitution makes it plain that all power rests originally with the people, as individuals.
The “O” within the circle represents collectivism in its various forms. The “N” represents an emphatic repudiation of collectivism. The red, white and blue circles encompassing the “NO” are emblematic of our Republic. It is the responsibility of the individuals in an engaged and enlightened republic to limit the influence of the government, especially one that attempts to wield power outside the boundaries delineated by the Constitution.

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Peter Schiff on the Obamacare decision

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNCyEC9r_mk

Obamacare and Individual Freedom

What are the implications of this week's Supreme Court decision on Obamacare? The link provides a reasoned and apolitical explanation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-LT1vSkveQ

Friday, June 29, 2012

THEY

They took prayer out of the schools. We grumbled, but did nothing. They took George Washington's portrait out of the classrooms. We grumbled, but did nothing. They started teaching collective socialist doctrine to our children. We grumbled, but did nothing.

Read ON:

http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/06/they.html

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Operation Hot Mic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Czo5Vf8KZs

Friday, June 22, 2012

The most Arrogant man in the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqxl9qiFonc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The Washington 1 Percent

The Associated Press recently reported that half of all new college graduates are either unemployed or underemployed. These fresh-faced bachelor-degree holders are finding themselves opting for waiting tables and serving coffee just to pay off a trillion dollars in student loans. They are coming to grips with a lie perpetuated by university professors, faculty unions, and politicians that deluded them into thinking college by itself was the golden ticket to success.

http://mises.org/daily/6071/The-Washington-1-Percent

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Great High School Commencement Speech

A Massachusetts high school teacher who told graduating students in a speech that they were nothing special and should learn to come to terms with it has won widespread approval.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvXaWZxyLaM

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Some Political Humor

Thought for the Day

"Love your country but fear its government."

Daniel Webster (1782-1852), US Senator

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

INEPTOCRACY

Monday, June 4, 2012

Demise of Peak Oil Theory

By: David Deming

Peak Oil is the theory that the production history of petroleum follows a symmetrical bell-shaped curve. Once the curve peaks, decline is inevitable. The theory is commonly invoked to justify the development of alternative energy sources that are allegedly renewable and sustainable.

http://www.oklahomaconstitution.com/ns.php?nid=390&commentary=1#.T8I7t4F1S3g.mailto

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