134. How to Defend America

One of our Founding Fathers, and first President, George Washington gave us tremendous advice on defending the nature of our republic at his farewell address. He described a set of problems and how to address them that we still struggle with today. And, I think it would be good to look at what he had to say, and see how it still applies.

“A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.”

–Niccolo Machiavelli

The main items Washington warned us about:

• Foreign involvements (both trade and war)
• Political Factions (mainly, parties)
• Sectionalism (division by region)

I’ve written and spoken on the issues facing our society extensively the last few years, and I would argue that most issues are at least partially caused by one of these items listed above.

And what were his solutions? He prescribed religion, morality, and education as a cure for the rising political ills. In the end, it comes down to what the individual does, as Machiavelli said in today’s quote.

How do we defend the American republic? Our first President had some great advice in his farewell address. Hear what Washington prescribed and how it’s still relevant. https://conversationofourgeneration.com/2020/07/13/134-how-to-defend-america/

Tweet

I think it’s time we stand up and say, “STOP.” We must destroy the means of division that lead to our loss of liberty. Instead, we should unite under the founding principles, and stand for what’s right so that we can live free and pursue happiness for ourselves in the way our founders envisaged.

Enjoy solving today’s problems with the wisdom of the past? Join the Conversation of Our Generation.

142. Don’t Attribute To Stupidity That Which Is Proven To Be Malice – Conversation of Our Generation

Stupidity doesn't explain everything. And, in our culture, it seems like too many sensible people deny evidence that points to malice in favor of the stupidity explanation. I try to look at things in a charitable light and not assign motives. That said, eventually when evidence stacks up high enough, it's time to admit that what may appear accidental wasn't. And, to not allow people to simply ask questions, but insist that they're conspiracy theorists if they do, is wrong. That's why today we're going to take a look at real conspiracies that are known world-wide as well as weird occurrences that you aren't allowed to attribute malice to- or even ask about.

1. 142. Don’t Attribute To Stupidity That Which Is Proven To Be Malice
2. 141. Book Review | Freedom of Religion Decisions of the United States by Maureen Harrison & Steve Gilbert
3. 140. Secularism, America’s Established Church
4. 139. Book Review | Art of War by Sun Tzu
5. 137. Book Review | Villains of the Early Church by Mike Aquilina
6. 136. Reclaiming Beauty in an Ugly Culture
7. 135. Book Review | Filthy Rich by James Patterson
8. 134. How to Defend America
9. 133. Book Review | The Supreme Court Landmark Decisions by Tony Mauro