Tag Archives: Government

What we know

Posted on November 5, 2020 by ends and beginnings blog

“History, in general, only informs us what bad government is.” – Thomas Jefferson Today is Thursday, November the 5th and this country is still waiting for an answer to the question who will be the next President of the United … Continue reading →

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All Hope is lost

Posted on March 1, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

Five Communication Directors in thirteen months. Think about that for a moment. Trump has churned through five Communication Directors in just thirteen short months. Once again another feather in Trump’s cap. He did something it took President Obama eight years to … Continue reading →

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Blood is thicker than water

Posted on February 28, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

When I was in college I worked for a company whose owner had two sons around my age. It was a construction job and I was a lowly laborer digging holes, cutting boards and hauling trash, all the stuff the … Continue reading →

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Shut it down, turn it off

Posted on January 19, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

Government Funding Bill past (Do you mean “passed”? Is this anyway for a 239 pound stable genius to spell? Someone who could tell the difference between a rhinoceros and a camel?) last night in the House of Representatives. Now Democrats … Continue reading →

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God, Guns, Grits, Gravy and Government

Posted on November 7, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

My cousin who hosted our family reunion lives in the country, deep in the woods. He and his wife built a beautiful home on land that his family has owned for generations, I would guess close to 200 years. Scattered … Continue reading →

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God Bless America

Posted on July 5, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

God bless America, Land that I love, Stand beside her and guide her, Thru the night with a light from above; From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam, God bless America, My home, sweet home. God bless … Continue reading →

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The coming storm between government and private

Posted on March 16, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

The only thing I “enjoy” about flying on an airplane is that 9 times out of 10 it is quicker than driving. I probably only fly four or six times a year. I have never found the experience friendly, relaxing … Continue reading →

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The supreme power of Donald Trump

Posted on February 1, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

Of all his statements, of all his tweets this is the one that should scare us the most; “When will the Democrats give us our Attorney General and rest of Cabinet! They should be ashamed of themselves! No wonder D.C. … Continue reading →

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A letter to my Senators

Posted on January 23, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

I didn’t vote for President Trump. Honestly, I didn’t vote for you either, but you are my representative and for that I thank you for your service to our state and our country. As I am sure you are aware, … Continue reading →

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My right to swing my fist ends where your nose begins

Posted on May 16, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“Because my faith teaches me that marriage is between a man and a woman, and it symbolizes Christ and its relationship with the church. As much as I love Rob, my love for Christ is more important.”- Barronelle Stutzman, owner of … Continue reading →

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