Category Archives: Political

America Rescued and Freedom Preserved as Republicans Adopt a “Conservative” Platform

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

I suppose it is inevitable as it happens once every four years – the spectacle of the Christian-conservative right jumping for joy and shouting aloud, in a manner reminiscent of Steve Martin’s ‘new phone book’ scene in the movie The … Continue reading →

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The Assault on One of the Chief Cornerstones of Our Freedom

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

The idea of freedom being under attack is nothing new. Our liberties, our God given rights and Constitutional protections have been under assault for some time now. However, while we have been busy running from one battle to another, our … Continue reading →

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A Thought for the Day on Money and Politics

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

People often assume, and wrongly so, that because the Constitution Party is a political party, we’re flushed with funds. They have the idea that anything associated with politics by nature attracts large sums of money. But in the ranks of … Continue reading →

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Whether to Run as a Republican – Part II

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

In response to my recent “Whether to Run as a Republican” article, four-term Republican State Representative from Missouri (now running as the Constitution Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor), Cynthia Davis, had the following to say. Robert Peck, I am incredibly … Continue reading →

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Whether to Run as a Republican

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

It’s filing week here in my home state of Washington – the week that candidates for public office go to their local courthouse, pay a filing fee and have their name placed on the ballot for the August primary election. … Continue reading →

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Education, Taxes and Government Schools

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

School levies will once again be on the ballot in various districts around my home state of Washington on February 14 (Valentine’s Day). The education establishment learned some time ago not to put bonds and levies on the regular November … Continue reading →

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Are They One Of Us?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Is it just me, or is the Presidential election cycle starting earlier and earlier? I mean since when do you hold Presidential primary debates before you’ve even had the preceding year’s general election? It was getting downright confusing for a … Continue reading →

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Someone Stop Us Before We Spend Again

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Yesterday I received an email from my U.S. Representative seeking my opinion on a proposed balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Now I realize that a balanced budget amendment sounds like a good idea on the surface and I’m … Continue reading →

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Declare Your Independence

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

On this Independence Day, I believe there are two very important lessons we need to learn, or re-learn, from our nation’s founders. First, the Founding Fathers were not mere rebels who simply wanted to be free to ‘do their own … Continue reading →

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Leadership By Opinion Poll

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

I recently received an email from my Congresswoman (a Republican by the way) asking my opinion regarding the possibility of Congress raising the federal debt ceiling. Upon first glance, I started to react to the communiqué thinking “I need to … Continue reading →

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