Dutch politician and historian Guillaume Groen van Prinsterer (1801-1876) is credited with what seems an eerily prescient foreshadowing of the bizarre phenomenon that is “Trump 2016.” “Pent-up anger and long-held frustration due to economic stagnation, moral decay, spiritual impotency, and political corruption,” he opined, “invariably pave the way for the rise of crass manipulators. Instead of a mastery of truth, such revolutionary opportunists tap into fear and rage, ignorance and prejudice, staging great public spectacles of narcissism.”
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Grow Up, or Live Under Tyranny
One of the prime elements in the foundation of freedom is the universal right to express choices, thoughts, opinions, beliefs and convictions. In America, this right is enshrined in what we call “freedom of speech”, “freedom of the press”, “freedom of religion” and “freedom of association”.
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John Locke and Today’s Christian
Christians are in a tough spot, but when were we not? In today’s America, where truth is exchanged for lies, our place in the political realm is particularly tricky. Our faith offers a better way for the apostate.
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Recent American Clarion Articles
Trump Colorado Outrage Was Planned All Along
Why, even if Donald Trump and his people disagreed with Colorado’s caucus system (which would be perfectly understandable), would they not still try to work within the rules established by the Republicans of that state and compete for Colorado’s delegates? Only one thing makes
Don’t Get Rid of the Guns, Get Rid of the Criminal Politicians!
Hillary Clinton calling law abiding gun owners “terrorists” comes to the surface once again. During a 2014 town hall meeting, she went on to lie in an attempt to belittle, polarize and isolate gun owners by saying that gun owners are a minority in this country. I wonder if she was in
There Should Be No 2016 Lame Duck Session
It is inexcusable for the GOP majorities in both houses to extend President Obama’s legislative clout for one day longer than is necessary, and it would be worse than a slap in the face to those who elected them if they pursue legislation, funding bills, trade agreements or nominations after the
God, Cruz and Country
As for Ted Cruz, in terms of his knowledge and respect for a true Constitutional form of government, he seems to have the right stuff. And in a day where traditionalists and constitutionalists are being driven to the fringes of society by overexposed and overly represented Marxist revolutionaries,
Where Liberal ‘Tolerance’ Leads
Did you know that ideas have consequences? Ideas aren’t simply academic concepts thrown about inside our minds or in idle conversation. Ideas move, shape, and shake the world because they are at the heart of each and every single policy decision and
Democracy Under Attack from Boardroom, Courtroom
PayPal, as an entity, has the freedom to locate wherever they like, and we wouldn’t presume to tell them otherwise. However, when they seek to punish North Carolina for enacting a law regulating their own facilities, barring transgendered people or anybody else from using opposite sex bathrooms
GEAR UP Grand Jury Indictments Come Down
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the three individuals who were arrested by complaint for their roles in the financial misconduct case surrounding the GEAR UP in March 2016, have each been indicted by a Charles Mix Grand Jury.
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