The Constitution as a Political Platform--What a Concept!

The following comes from the website of Scott Bradley for Congress. In my search for a "good, honest, and wise" person that I believe would uphold the Constitution, I found Scott Bradley, and my search ended. The following is a portion of his page on the issues. I love how he just quotes the section of the Constitution that applies to that issue, and, for the most part, lets it speak for itself.

The Declaration of Independence is the promise ---- The United States Constitution delivers the promise.

The Declaration of Independence declares that God is the Source of Mankind’s Rights, and that governments are instituted among Men to Secure these Rights. The United States Constitution grants the national government power to fulfill its appropriate assigned responsibility while preventing it from assuming un-granted powers

The United States Constitution is a legally binding written contract specifying the limits, scope and bounds within which the United States government, and its various departments may act.


The Oath of Office which all must take (see U.S. Constitution Article II Section 1, and Article VI clause 4) is a sacred covenant made before God and the people of this nation that the officer will be restrained and keep all actions within those powers and responsibilities specified within the United States Constitution, and will faithfully execute those duties.


No officer or office within the government has the authority to stray outside the bounds of power defined and granted by the United States Constitution, and no officer may delegate, grant, or assume that authority.


The United States Constitution established checks and balances between the various departments of the national government to assure that the powers of those departments were kept within the scope and bounds of their constitutional mandate.


We, the people of this nation, have agreed to be governed within the limited and well defined framework established in the United States Constitution, and those governments which are closer to us. Authority is not granted to those who hold office to delegate our governance to international bodies, bureaucracies, or agencies. Our allegiance is to the limited republican form of government which was established under the United States Constitution.


The power to regulate International trade and commerce is granted solely to the U. S. Congress, (see U.S. Constitution Article I Section 8 clause 3) and may not be delegated to international bodies or agencies. Enactments such as NAFTA and CAFTA and proposed agreements such as FTAA and the so-called Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) violate this essential element of U.S. sovereignty.


The fruits of one’s labors are the right and responsibility of the individual to administer, and the power to redistribute those fruits is not granted to any level of government.


The United States Constitution does not grant the national government power to enact such usurpations as the so-called “ObamaCare” Health bill, nor any other of the numerous entitlement programs that have bankrupted the nation.


Article I Section 8 clause 4 of the U.S. Constitution delegates authority to the U.S. Congress to regulate the immigration and naturalization process. Article 4 Section 4 of the Constitution requires the U.S. government to protect the states from invasion. The integrity and protection of the international borders of the nation must be maintained. No “right of migration” exists for foreign nationals to enter the nation under terms other than those defined by Congress, and Congress has a duty to establish terms which protect the sovereignty of the nation and its established form of limited Constitutional government.


The power and authority to engage this nation in war is a solemn responsibility which requires careful deliberation to ascertain its necessity and justice. That power lies solely with the U.S. Congress (see U.S. Constitution Article I Section 8 clause 11) and may not be delegated to the President or any international body.


The might of the United States military is to be used solely to protect the people of this nation from attacks against their lives, liberty, and property. The U.S. military is to remain strictly under U.S. command, and is not to be used to carry out the mandates of any international or foreign power, or to be used as “nation–builders”, or “peace keepers” in disputes foreign to this nation (see U.S. Constitution Article I Section 8 clauses 11-16).


The United States Constitution (Article I, Section 8, clause 17) grants the national government power to hold federal lands for certain specific purposes, and none other. By their legislative enactments and by their actions the Founding Fathers demonstrated that they intended the lands within each new State to be transferred to the States and the People as soon as possible when a new State joined the nation.


Article III Section 2 clause 2 of the United States Constitution grants to Congress the authority to limit the scope and power of the Judiciary and court systems. Congress must act within that grant of power to check the usurpation which is rampant within the Judicial Branch.


The Second Amendment protects the individual right of all mankind to keep and bear arms to protect their lives, liberty and property from all who would be tyrants and criminals, both foreign and domestic, and that right shall not be infringed.


The so-called USA Patriot Act eviscerates the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and severely threatens the liberties of the people of the nation. Within that act, and many other recent enactments, may be found seeds of tyranny.


The right to Trial by Jury (see Article III Section 2 clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution, and Amendments 6 and 7) is essential to the preservation of liberty, and the duty of government to act within the bonds of both justice and mercy; therefore, the right of the jury to examine and judge both the law and the facts in the case before them must be restored and preserved.


While education is essential to a free and prosperous nation, no element or role in that process is granted to the national government (see Amendment 10). That role and responsibility rightly belongs to the individual, the family, and local associations created and controlled by the people.


As proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence, life is a sacred gift from God, and its protection is one of the primary purposes of proper government. Both the born and the unborn have the right of that protection, and to tamper with the God-ordained well-spring of life is a grave and dangerous assumption which must be prevented.


Government-created debt, and the resultant creation of “money” out of thin air, is the source of inflation, which destroys the fruits of individual labor, and creates a bondage for future generations.

To Preserve the Nation–Restore the Constitutional Foundation

The Plain English Words of the United States Constitution are My Platform!

Go to ScottBradleyforSenate.com  to learn more about Scott and to get a great education about the principles upon which this nation was founded.  

Justice and Mercy

by Mike Morley, Utah State Representative

[This article gives some good food for thought about how we should look at government and its programs.]

JUSTICE AND MERCY
Rep. Mike Morley

Public debate, often strident and divisive, continues daily on a myriad
of topics from illegal immigration to health care to extended
unemployment benefits and home foreclosures. Airwaves, message boards,
and news programs are filled with rancor, desperation, frustration,
calls for action, calls for a return to the fundamental values of the
Constitution, calls for compassion and civility.

Though it may sound simplistic, I am convinced the answer to these and
other societal concerns can be found in the age-old discussion of
justice and mercy.

Our government was established in defense of the self-evident truth that
“all men are created equal”. The Constitution of the United States, in
its opening statement, declares one of the purposes of the document is
to “establish Justice”. The Pledge of Allegiance closes with the words,
“liberty and justice for all. The building which houses our nation’s
highest court, the Supreme Court, boldly declares the ideals carved in
stone “Equal justice under the law” and “Justice the guardian of
liberty”. Members of that court are aptly called “Justices”.

The statue of a blindfolded Lady Liberty, a sword in one hand and the
scales of justice in the other, adorns many of our government and court
buildings reminding us that justice is blind or, in other words, fair
and impartial and unable to distinguish between people on any basis
other than what is lawful and just.

As individuals, we feel empathy for those who are less fortunate than
ourselves, whose circumstances fall short of the ideal. Our hearts
reach out to them and we want to help. This is right and good – and
merciful.

Good government is just. It has no emotions, no preferences, no
empathy. Government cannot be merciful. A merciful, charitable
government is a government that takes from one and gives to another
because they are found to be disadvantaged, more deserving, less able.
This is the very antithesis of justice. Mercy is the duty and
responsibility of individuals, churches, charitable organizations,
private industry. Justice is the claim of government.

So, when we hear cries for compassion, leniency, understanding,
sympathy, Christian charity, and mercy, let us remember that these
virtues are our individual responsibility and should be exercised by
each of us while government ensures justice for all.

What I Think of Glenn Beck

I know what you're thinking: Why should anyone care what you think of Glenn Beck? The answer is: They shouldn't. But I've had a bit of an eye-opener today that I need to put in writing, and if anyone is interested, they can read it.

The man is an absolute anomaly to me. For the past 20 years I have studied different aspects of government, off and on, and I think I have a pretty good grasp of they way things are, at least on a surface level. I believe that there is a world-wide conspiracy that seeks to overthrow the freedom of everyone on the planet. I believe that conspiracy has allies in every government on earth, and that most, if not all, of the mainstream media is controlled by them. Which is why I've had a hard time wrapping my brain around the whole Glenn Beck phenomenon. He seems to be saying good things, albeit a bit crudely at times, but I have not trusted him, because as controlled as I believe the media to be, I could not believe that someone who seems to be doing the good things he appears to be doing was not in some way being controlled by the media. I disagree with him on one point that I find significant, and it has bothered me.

Today I watched a talk he gave at the American Revival Meeting in Salt Lake a couple of days ago. As I watched, and laughed, and cried, something occurred to me, that I'm ashamed to say had not occurred to me before, where Glenn Beck is concerned. Here it is: If I'm right in my assessment of the control of the media by the powers that be, and assuming that Glenn Beck is a good guy, the only way that his message could get out to the public without being censored or shut down is if God had a hand in it. After watching his keynote address at the American Revival meeting, I believe that he is being helped by God to do what he is doing. Money does indeed talk, and maybe he brings in enough that they think he can't do much damage so they let him talk. Although, apparently the liberals have branded him as the most dangerous man on earth. A title he wears with humility, amazingly enough.

Whatever else this man is, I believe him to be on a mission for God. He is talking about God, and Jesus Christ and His atonement, and the founding principles of this nation, and people are listening and waking up. Quite frankly, those are the things that all of us, as Christians and freedom-loving patriots should be talking about.

So I repent of things I have said about him in the past. On the matter with which I disagree with him, well, we both can't be right, but likely we both believe we are. I hope that when the one of us who is wrong finds out we're wrong, we'll humbly acknowledge it and change our thinking and the way we talk about it.

I would like to invite anyone who reads this, if you haven't already done so, to subscribe to Glenn Beck's website (glennbeck.com) and listen to the speech he gave at the American Revival. It was one of the best speeches I've ever heard and if it doesn't get you motivated to find out what you're supposed to be doing with your life as a Christian and a Patriot, and start figuring out how to do it, not much else will. I invite you to share it with your children and encourage others to subscribe and do the same. You can subscribe for one month, and cancel your subscription if you want, but I promise that the speech alone, is worth the $9.95 subscription price all by itself. There is a lot of other good stuff on there that you might want to enjoy during the month.

Our country is on the brink of destruction. It was prophesied that this would happen, so it shouldn't be a surprise to any of us. Ezra Taft Benson said on several occasions that when we stand up for freedom, we stand up for God. We will be held accountable for our actions in relation to government, and the time to stand up is now.

Thanks for reading.

Justice!

This just came through in an email. I've changed some of the peripheral commentary, to remove the controversial tone, as I'd like this post to focus on the words of the judge. It's a good reminder of what we as Americans should be all about.

Here it is:

Remember the guy who got on a plane with a bomb built into his shoe and tried to light it?

Apparently his trial over and he was sentenced. Here's what the judge had to say.


Ruling by Judge William Young, US District Court.

Prior to sentencing, the Judge asked the defendant if he had anything to say His response: After admitting his guilt to the court for the record, Reid also admitted his 'allegiance to Osama bin Laden, to Islam, and to the religion of Allah,' defiantly stating, 'I think I will not apologize for my actions,' and told the court 'I am at war with your country.'

Judge Young then delivered the statement quoted below:


Judge Young: 'Mr. Richard C. Reid, hearken now to the sentence the Court imposes upon you.

On counts 1, 5 and 6 the Court sentences you to life in prison in the custody of the United States Attorney General. On counts 2, 3, 4and 7, the Court sentences you to 20 years in prison on each count, the sentence on each count to run consecutively. (That's 80 years.)

On count 8 the Court sentences you to the mandatory 30 years again, to be served consecutively to the 80 years just imposed. The Court imposes upon you for each of the eight counts a fine of $250,000 that's an aggregate fine of $2 million. The Court accepts the government's recommendation with respect to restitution and orders restitution in the amount of $298.17 to Andre Bousquet and $5,784 to American Airlines.

The Court imposes upon you an $800 special assessment. The Court imposes upon you five years supervised release simply because the law requires it. But the life sentences are real life sentences so I need go no further.

This is the sentence that is provided for by our statutes. It is a fair and just sentence. It is a righteous sentence.

Now, let me explain this to you. We are not afraid of you or any of your terrorist co-conspirators, Mr. Reid. We are Americans. We have been through the fire before. There is too much war talk here and I say that to everyone with the utmost respect. Here in this court, we deal with individuals as individuals and care for individuals as individuals. As human beings, we reach out for justice.

You are not an enemy combatant. You are a terrorist. You are not a soldier in any war. You are a terrorist. To give you that reference, to call you a soldier, gives you far too much stature. Whether the officers of government do it or your attorney does it, or if you think you are a soldier, you are not----- you are a terrorist. And we do not negotiate with terrorists. We do not meet with terrorists. We do not sign documents with terrorists. We hunt them down one by one and bring them to justice.

So war talk is way out of line in this court You are a big fellow. But you are not that big. You're no warrior. I've known warriors. You are a terrorist. A species of criminal that is guilty of multiple attempted murders. In a very real sense, State Trooper Santiago had it right when you first were taken off that plane and into custody and you wondered where the press and the TV crews were, and he said: 'You're no big deal.'

You are no big deal.

What your able counsel and what the equally able United States attorneys have grappled with and what I have as honestly as I know how tried to grapple with, is why you did something so horrific. What was it that led you here to this courtroom today?

I have listened respectfully to what you have to say. And I ask you to search your heart and ask yourself what sort of unfathomable hate led you to do what you are guilty and admit you are guilty of doing? And, I have an answer for you. It may not satisfy you, but as I search this entire record, it comes as close to understanding as I know.

It seems to me you hate the one thing that to us is most precious. You hate our freedom. Our individual freedom. Our individual freedom to live as we choose, to come and go as we choose, to believe or not believe as we individually choose. Here, in this society, the very wind carries freedom. It carries it everywhere from sea to shining sea. It is because we prize individual freedom so much that you are here in this beautiful courtroom, so that everyone can see, truly see, that justice is administered fairly, individually, and discretely. It is for freedom's sake that your lawyers are striving so vigorously on your behalf, have filed appeals, will go on in their representation of you before other judges.

We Americans are all about freedom. Because we all know that the way we treat you, Mr. Reid, is the measure of our own liberties. Make no mistake though. It is yet true that we will bear any burden; pay any price, to preserve our freedoms. Look around this courtroom. Mark it well. The world is not going to long remember what you or I say here. The day after tomorrow, it will be forgotten, but this, however, will long endure.

Here in this courtroom and courtrooms all across America , the American people will gather to see that justice, individual justice, justice, not war, individual justice is in fact being done. The very President of the United States through his officers will have to come into courtrooms and lay out evidence on which specific matters can be judged and juries of citizens will gather to sit and judge that evidence democratically, to mold and shape and refine our sense of justice.

See that flag, Mr. Reid? That's the flag of the United States of America . That flag will fly there long after this is all forgotten. That flag stands for freedom. And it always will.

Mr. Custody Officer. Stand him down.

The Human Statue of Liberty

This statue of liberty picture was taken back in 1918, and
was done by 18,000 servicemen who were preparing for
war in a training camp at Camp Dodge in Iowa. Pretty amazing!

Click on the image to see it larger.

A Witness and a Warning

This is a fabulous video, composed of words from our prophets. Click on the video square to open up the full picture.

LIBERTY 101

I just came across an internet course, put together as a basic primer in understanding principles of liberty. It is excellent information, containing talks by prophets and other general authorities, as well as videos and audio files. It would be well worth the time to read each of these pages, and share this information with others who are interested in defending the cause of freedom. By the time you finish, you'll have a good overview of what we face as a nation, and how you can further the cause of freedom from your little corner of the world.

The following educational course has been designed to guide you through an understanding of what the prophets have taught regarding Freedom, God-given Rights, The Proper Role of Government, The Constitution, Free Enterprise, Secret Combinations, God’s Law, Zion and more.

• The War in Heaven on Earth Today
• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
• The Proper Role of Government
• Overview of America
• The Constitution: A Heavenly Banner
• Freedom and Free Enterprise
• Just War and Foreign Policy
• The Hidden Things of Darkness: Political Secret Combinations
• Spiritual Secret Combinations
• Beware of Pride
• The Majesty of God’s Law: It’s coming to America
• Becoming Zion

Please go here to access them: http://www.latterdayconservative.com/education

Navy Petty Officer Mike Monsoor

The Sailor Pictured Below Is,

Navy Petty Officer,

PO2

(Petty Officer, Second Class)

EOD2

(Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Second Class)

"MIKE MONSOOR"

April 5th, 1981 ~ September 29th, 2009

Mike Monsoor,

Was Awarded "The Congressional Medal Of Honor" Last Week,

For Giving His Life In Iraq, As He Jumped On,

And Covered With His Body, A Live Hand Grenade,

Saving The Lives Of A Large Group of

Navy Seals That Was Passing By!

~

During Mike Monsoor's Funeral,

At Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, In San Diego , California ...

The Six Pallbearers Removed the Rosewood Casket from The Hearse.

Lined Up On Each Side of Mike Monsoor's Casket Were His Family Members, Friends, Fellow Sailors, And Well-wishers.

The Column Of People Lined The Path From The Hearse All The Way To The Grave Site.

What the Group Didn't Know At The Time Was,

Every One Of Those Navy Seals

(45 to Be Exact)

That Mike Monsoor Saved That Day

Was Scattered Through-Out The Column!

~

As The Pallbearers Carried the Rosewood Casket

Down The Column of People to the Grave Side

The Column Would Collapse...

Which Formed A Group Of People That Followed Behind.

~

Every Time the Rosewood Casket Passed a Navy Seal,

He Would Remove His Gold Trident Pin from His Uniform,

And Slap It Down Hard,

Causing the Gold Trident Pin to Embed Itself

Into The Top of the Wooden Casket!

Then The Navy Seal Would Step Back From The Column, And Salute!

~

Now For Those,

Who Don't Know What a Trident Pin Is,

Here Is The Definition!

~

After One Completes the Basic Navy Seals Program

Which Lasts For Three Weeks,

And Is Followed By Seal Qualification Training,

Which Is 15 More Weeks of Training,

Necessary to Continue Improving Basic Skills

and To Learn New Tactics And Techniques,

Required For An Assignment To A Navy Seal Platoon:

After successful completion,

Trainees Are Given Their Naval Enlisted Code,

And Are Awarded the Navy Seal Trident Pin.

With This Gold Pin They Are Now Officially Navy Seals!

It Was Said

That You Could Hear Each Of The 45 Slaps

From Across The Cemetery!

By The Time the Rosewood Casket Reached the Grave Site,

It Looked As Though It Had A Gold Inlay

From The 45 Trident Pins That Lined The Top!

This Was A Fitting End To An Eternal Send-Off For A Warrior Hero!

~

I Am Proud Of All The Branches Of Our Military.

The Fine Men and Women of Our Military

Will Continue To Serve and Protect Your

Freedom and Right to Do So!

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"GOD BLESS AND KEEP OUR TROOPS SAFE!

What a Way to Fly the Flag!! Beautiful!