Category Archives: Fruits of Their Labors
They DID build that!
Like most productive members of society – those of us who live in the real world – American Crossroads took exception to President Obama’s recent attempt to diminish individual hard work, creativity, accomplishment and success. The 527 organization co-founded by … Continue reading
Northwest Ordinance – A Significant Legacy from the Founders
On July 13th, 1787 the Congress of the Confederation enacted the Northwest Ordinance. During that summer, delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, were busy debating and drafting the Constitution (which was ratified in September). Beyond that remarkable document, the … Continue reading
Moving Beyond Two Parents?
Apparently social breakdown isn’t occurring fast enough for the progressive crowd. No matter the overwhelming evidence that the traditional family; one mother and one father, is the best environment for children, they keep coming up with new ways to destroy … Continue reading
North Dakota’s Fracking Phenomenon
Here’s a welcome success story from northwest North Dakota, illustrating what actually works – when it comes to creating jobs, growing the economy and improving the lives of regular Americans. [As opposed to the Obama Administration’s policies – which clearly … Continue reading
China’s Seed “Pearls”
Here’s a wonderful story about how the Holy Spirit has been spreading God’s Word throughout China, via Open Doors: One hundred-foot-long tugboat Michael lumbered along at the sleepy speed of three knots. It towed the semi-submersible barge, Gabriella, loaded with … Continue reading
The Kite That Energized a Revolution
Two hundred and sixty years ago Benjamin Franklin was testing his theory of the “sameness” of lightning and electrical matter. But on that long-ago summer day, not only did America’s Renaissance Man discover a new source of energy, he was … Continue reading
Jack Jouett: “Paul Revere of the South”
We’ve all heard about Paul Revere and his famous ride to warn the colonists that the British were coming. But unless you’re from Virginia the name Jack Jouett probably doesn’t ring any bells. Yet Jouett made a similar ride in … Continue reading
Project Barn Owl
Inspiring story about creativity, common sense, cooperation – and productive use of the gifts God has given us: replacing pesticides with nature’s efficient predators, barn owls ~ For more info about Project Barn Owl check out this PDF … Continue reading
Italy: Tax Payers Revolting
As with most of the countries in Western Europe these days, Italy is running out of money to fund their burgeoning entitlement society. James Miller, of the Ludwig von Mises Institute of Canada reports; Tax collections are down while public … Continue reading
Rumors of the Tea Party’s death have been greatly exaggerated
The MainStreamMedia would have us believe that the Tea Party movement has become a non-factor in the political process; that it’s fizzled, fallen out of favor, retired in defeat. Lefties tend to be either oblivious or willfully blind. And because … Continue reading
Michigan Going Red… Not in a good way
A recently-released poll shows that President Obama’s lead over Mitt Romney is narrowing in Michigan. Obama won the state by almost 17 percentage points in ’08, but he’s currently polling just 5% ahead of Romney. Dare we hope that the … Continue reading
