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Friday, May 18, 2012

Thank you George Washington

Looking at the various attempts around the world to replicate our countries split from England and comparing what they have with what we had to start with, all I can say is "Thank you George Washington!"

Our founding fathers were not fools.  Ben Franklin was asked by a women what the outcome of their meeting in Philadelphia had produced.  Franklin replied, "A Republic! If you can keep it!".  In those few words, Franklin showed even his lack of optimism in the future of our country.  He and others knew from history that Republics are difficult to keep because as time goes, people become lazy and give more and more of their power over to those who promise to take care of them.   I think it was Alexander Hamilton that said, "When the people realize they can vote themselves money, it's all over!"

George Washington also knew the natural state of man and that inherently he is evil (not good as our progressive counterparts keep telling us) and like a moth to a flame he will gravitate towards acquiring more and more power.  Which is why, I believe, George Washington set the standard SO HIGH!   Because, by doing so, our country would take centuries to roll down to the level we have now. 

My first poor example of a leader is none other than the president of Afghanistan who accepts bribes and has done little or nothing to stop the corruption his country it is no wonder that all of our efforts there may be for nothing.  He has also shown a willingness to make deals with the devil in courting the Taliban and negotiating with them despite their ruthless destruction of the country only years prior.

My second example of a pathetic version of Washington is none other than the leader of  Russia , Vladimir Putin.   This former KGB leader has NO desire for democracy in his country.  After serving 2 terms in office (2000-2008) he put his own nominated replacement in position to keep his seat warm for 4 years so he could become president again in 2012 (and there is little doubt he will lose in 2016 either).  Unlike our patriotic forefathers, these men simply replaced their KGB communist uniforms for business suites and ties and became "capitalists" overnight. 

I think that in the future, when we decide to try to help build a republic (not a democracy) in another country we must first ask: "Do they have any leader that is can stand up to George Washington in character, honesty, trustworthiness, self-control, integrity and honor? ".  If not, don't even bother trying.

As for us, we have the hard work ahead for us to roll this ball back up the hill to the level George Washington first put it.   God help us all!

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