Considering Canada is almost 73% white and has a smaller population than either California or Texas one wonders exactly what effect Barry’s blessing would have on the electorate.
Underneath all of the day-to-day tumult, for both critics and supporters the Trump presidency has come to represent nothing less than a resurgence of American nationalism. Critics believe they understand that broad tradition. But they don’t.
As I suggest in a new book, Age of Iron, conservative American nationalism is the country’s oldest foreign-policy tradition. Designed to preserve American self-government, it always has been based on a recognition that the United States is an independent nation-state. This means that the material integrity, security, prosperity, and health of the U.S. as a nation ought to be of real concern. It also means that in formulating U.S. public policy, the interests of American citizens come first. One might think this is obvious. And for previous generations, across party lines, it was. But in our own time, a great many public intellectuals — along with the now-dominant progressive wing of the Democratic party — have together decided otherwise.
In addition to protecting the country’s sovereignty, American nationalism has its own unique qualities. Ever since the founding, the U.S. sense of identity has been bound up with a sort of civic nationalism or distinctly American creed emphasizing the rule of law, constitutionalism, individual freedom, and limited government. These features are classically liberal in the 19th-century meaning of the word. And it’s American progressives, over the past 100 years, who’ve most consistently challenged that classical foundation, casting it as out of date…
Stella excellent article. Since our Independence, we do not dip the FLAG TO NOBODY. On another note, your lead in picture is fantastic. Reminds me of the PRR bridge crossing the Pinny Fork Creek where we would swim growing up.
Thank you Stella
A fine bit of writing from a principled conservative who recognizes that principle without action is useless. The ending: “What the Trump phenomenon has clarified, above all, is that no version of internationalism can be sustained in the absence of an underlying nation-state felt by its own citizens to be prosperous, sovereign, and secure. And if the nation’s leaders ever forget that again, the voters will be sure to remind them. In this sense, there is really no such thing as ‘Trumpism’. There is only America.”
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and Mike Pence and their families as they seek to lead America back to You.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall.
Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
Thank you Father, for Your Love and the gift of Life.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle;
be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do you, O prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits
who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.
Stella, I am missing the tweets. I really enjoyed that thread. I understand that may have been a lot of trouble, but I just wanted to let you know that I did enjoy them.
Stellars…
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Marine Vet Had One Last Wish Before His Death
‘Are you so happy to see me? I’m so happy to see you,’ the New Mexico man, who served in Vietnam, said to his beloved pal
BY ROBERT GEARTY – OCTOBER 20, 2019
https://www.lifezette.com/2019/10/marine-vet-last-wish/?utm_source=right-rail-latest
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Lucille, thank you…..
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You’re welcome, Colonel! Have a blessed day!
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What? I have to get my own breakfast? Mornin’ Nyet, everyone. 🙂
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Nye!!!! I think Mrs.Nye,,,, May be detaining Nye …..the envelope was lite….
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Good morning, Nyet! I’m sending over some Eggs Benedict for those who want to eat a leisurely brunch…
…out here…
Thanks!
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Hopefully, this was the kiss of death for ol’ Justin. Mornin’ all!
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Mornin’ WeeWeed!
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Mornin’ Stella!
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Morning Ms.WeeWeed!!!!!!!!!! Great tweet……..
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Mornin’ Colonel Sir!
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Good morning, WeeWeed! When one of my relatives emailed me a complaint about BHO endorsing Trudeau, I reminded her that Barry never backed a winner.
Please God, cause the electorate to throw the Liberal Party of Canada out on its tone deaf ear!
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Mornin’ Lucy! Amen, save Canada!
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Considering Canada is almost 73% white and has a smaller population than either California or Texas one wonders exactly what effect Barry’s blessing would have on the electorate.
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Maybe he should just run for ‘First Black President of Canada’. I’ll help pay for his bus ticket – he can bring colour to The Great White North.
Opps, wait a minute…is that a SPLC lawyer knocking on my door?
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Good morning, everybody!
Good article, I think.
What Is Conservative American Nationalism?
Underneath all of the day-to-day tumult, for both critics and supporters the Trump presidency has come to represent nothing less than a resurgence of American nationalism. Critics believe they understand that broad tradition. But they don’t.
As I suggest in a new book, Age of Iron, conservative American nationalism is the country’s oldest foreign-policy tradition. Designed to preserve American self-government, it always has been based on a recognition that the United States is an independent nation-state. This means that the material integrity, security, prosperity, and health of the U.S. as a nation ought to be of real concern. It also means that in formulating U.S. public policy, the interests of American citizens come first. One might think this is obvious. And for previous generations, across party lines, it was. But in our own time, a great many public intellectuals — along with the now-dominant progressive wing of the Democratic party — have together decided otherwise.
In addition to protecting the country’s sovereignty, American nationalism has its own unique qualities. Ever since the founding, the U.S. sense of identity has been bound up with a sort of civic nationalism or distinctly American creed emphasizing the rule of law, constitutionalism, individual freedom, and limited government. These features are classically liberal in the 19th-century meaning of the word. And it’s American progressives, over the past 100 years, who’ve most consistently challenged that classical foundation, casting it as out of date…
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/10/what-is-conservative-american-nationalism/
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Stella excellent article. Since our Independence, we do not dip the FLAG TO NOBODY. On another note, your lead in picture is fantastic. Reminds me of the PRR bridge crossing the Pinny Fork Creek where we would swim growing up.
Thank you Stella
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A fine bit of writing from a principled conservative who recognizes that principle without action is useless. The ending: “What the Trump phenomenon has clarified, above all, is that no version of internationalism can be sustained in the absence of an underlying nation-state felt by its own citizens to be prosperous, sovereign, and secure. And if the nation’s leaders ever forget that again, the voters will be sure to remind them. In this sense, there is really no such thing as ‘Trumpism’. There is only America.”
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Sunrises…
Rockaway Beach, NY
Sunset Beach, NC
Ponce Inlet, FL
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Hunter Biden’s gamy doings now extend to American Indian tribes
By Monica Showalter – October 21, 2019
If I were an American Indian, I’d be about done with the Democrats.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/10/hunter_bidens_gamy_doings_now_extend_to_american_indian_tribes.html
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lilbirdee12’s prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and Mike Pence and their families as they seek to lead America back to You.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall.
Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
Thank you Father, for Your Love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.
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Amen
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A prayer for Justice Kavanaugh and Gen. Flynn:
Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle;
be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do you, O prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits
who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.
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Amen
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Stella, I am missing the tweets. I really enjoyed that thread. I understand that may have been a lot of trouble, but I just wanted to let you know that I did enjoy them.
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Thanks for letting me know.
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Same here! I learned a lot, and I read them every day.
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