For all those folks who are fed up with politics for the holiday season, this video is for you. Basically it’s the worst Christmas prank ever. I feel really sorry for the kid lolz. Merry Christmas everyone!
Since the election, I’ve dropped to the point where I don’t care much for politics. This happens in cycles, which obviously enough, is just like the market lol. Anyway, I’ve posted this vid up for a little early-Christmas cheer. Good times!
While I will be flying east to spend Thanksgiving with my special girl, I’d like you leave you a little reminder of what Thanksgiving has meant to many Americans throughout the generations. I think George Washington summed it up rather well in his Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789:
Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and
Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness”:
Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the Beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations, and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our national government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally, to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Just a reminder from Federalrepublic.net: If you’re informed and have a vested interest in this election, get out and vote. Otherwise, stay home; don’t be one of those lame, uneducated people who go vote because it’s socially acceptable or “cool.” Thanks.
To all you political junkies out there, have a great last hurrah before socialism takes over!
For those who visit this website from time to time, I apologize for not writing for several months. School, work, and seeking further opportunities in the political realm after the military have severely limited personal time. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to really have the opportunity to sit down and write my thoughts. Thanks for visiting and feel free to visit my favorite links to the right. You won’t be disappointed!
Fortunately, I am not in Iraq this Thanksgiving, but it doesn’t mean this year isn’t any more special than the last. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there in the blogosphere and I hope you all have a great day thinking of the things you’re thankful for like hot chicks and food and beer!
Seriously though, today is a great day to be thankful to God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon this nation and its people. It’s truly amazing that we all can take a day off, feast and stuff ourselves with food, and party it up with friends. Remember, in addition to God’s grace, it’s the American soldier that has given us our freedom. Pray for our Armed Forces today and pray they will be able to celebrate the day wherever they are. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
It’s unfortunate that I have neglected to really write about many current issues surrounding politics recently. This summer I had been busy with school, TDYs to Mississippi, other training, and drinking and partying with friends. I’ve kept up with news, but just haven’t had the time or the motivation to dedicate to blogging with everything going on.
School has started again for this term (about a week after the last one ended) and I’m actually going to class this time, versus going to class online. My schedule is packed with four political science classes, including two I’m extremely excited about - constitutional law and American political thought. I’m really hoping to add to the discussion in both those classes by contributing some constitution and history-based thinking and old school political liberalism (not to be confused with today’s democratic socialism) to the mix. Thus, I may not be writing on this blog that often. It’s ok though, I’m excited to actually start on the bulk of my degree.
So here are a couple more pictures from Young America’s Foundation 2007 National Student Conference:
Below is the 2007 group picture taken at George Washington University:
Below is a picture of me and a man who could’ve become the next President of the United States, former Virginia Senator George Allen.
I can’t wait to go back next year! More pics to come…
Thought everyone would get a kick out of this:
This picture was taken after the Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner at YAF’s ‘07 student conference. I even had the pleasure of him signing my book. He’s a great guy though and I was honored to meet this man. His father would be proud.