Call out evil. Seek truth. Pursue justice. Repent.

I marvel at people who are content to remain furious over proven falsehoods and entirely oblivious to verifiable facts. As a proud American and a person of faith, I was taught to seek truth, pursue justice, value freedom, and except and exercise my responsibility for the preservation of America’s principles of liberty and justice for all. Our country is under threat by a segment of our society who detest the principles of truth and justice on which this nation was founded, determined instead to jump on the bandwagon of a campaign of baseless lies and prevarications intent on obscuring truth, preying on those who feel disenfranchised, and ending forever our republic and the institutions of law and order by which America has prospered and raised high the torch of freedom and democracy for all the world to see. People who profess to value and respect the service of generations of veterans who sacrificed for this great nation are prepared now to spit on their sacrifice and pursue instead the destruction of everything those veterans achieved.  Whether whispered in secret, shouted in defiance, or preached from a pulpit, lies and insurrection are evil and should be recognized as such and reviled.

Call out evil. Seek truth. Pursue justice. Repent. SC   

Surely, our democracy and truth will prevail over tyranny, insurrection, and wicked deceit. SC

During the year ahead, we will either vote to continue our forefather's pursuit of a more perfect union, or we will vote against truth, justice, and everything that America has stood for since its founding. One party continues to support America's institutions and founding principles, and the other apparently supports a candidate who promises to jail those who oppose his insurrection, eliminate our Constitution, and claim his place as divine ruler of his maga republic. Surely, people of faith and reason will defend the America that generations of veterans and patriots have given their lives for. Surely, our democracy and truth will prevail over tyranny, insurrection, and wicked deceit. SC

A robust federal government which adheres powerfully to our Constitution and its rights and provisions.

 As citizens, we pledge our allegiance to the flag of The United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. (the key word being all) Our republic’s best hope for the future is the protection and oversight of a robust federal government which adheres powerfully to our Constitution and its rights and provisions. As citizens, our pledge does not qualify our rights by suggesting they are protected unless we have the misfortune to live in a renegade state which no longer subscribes to America’s principles of liberty and justice. SC

My New Year’s resolution is to continue putting in my two cents, but not be surprised when I get back a nickel in change. SC 😉

Check out "Grandpa Shannon's NDE" (near death experience) on You Tube. ;)

We the people have been through a lot.

We the people have been through a lot. Sometimes it's difficult to remember, we’re all on the same side. We have a history together, and like it or not, we have a future together too.

We all want the same things. We want our family to be healthy and happy. We want a sense of security. We want a sense of achievement. We’re most happy when we feel successful and appreciated. We’d like to feel proud of our achievements. We’d like to feel proud of our country.

As 2023 concludes, we look ahead to the challenges of 2024. And make no mistake, it will be challenging. Twelve months from now, regardless of what occurs in the meantime, we will set off on a new course. There will no doubt have been some surprises. We can’t know what the future holds. Lord only knows; we will leave it in His hands.

Our best hope as we approach the days ahead is to take a breath, accept our differences, and remember always, we want the same things. Let’s focus our energies on our mutual goals. Let’s reach out to those around us and work together to make certain everyone feels appreciated for their efforts. Let’s be just, merciful, and humble. Let’s be kind and forgiving and lift up those who face the future with us. SC

  

One nation, under trump, ununitable, with liberty and justice for no one.

 It's just a nightmare. WAKE UP!