A Declaration Against Dumb Politicians
By Wyatt Earp | July 5, 2008
During this holiday weekend, wouldn’t it be nice if everyone would emulate the great men and women that shaped this country? Washington. Jefferson. Tarantino? The Founding Fathers made many mistakes during the early years of the Union, but they either stood by them or owned up to them. There were no “misquotes” then, and there shouldn’t be now. Luckily, we have plenty of stupid politicians to remind us how important it is to speak before you act. This is the subject for my article at Family Security Matters.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all politicians are created equally stupid, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Idiocy.
America is celebrating Independence Day this weekend, and while the rest of the world couldn’t care less, the citizens of the United States are cherishing their freedom to tap a keg, watch the Philadelphia Phillies squander away first place, and download photos of Angelina Jolie’s twins.
It is amazing that this country has survived for 232 years.
When the Founding Fathers penned the Declaration of Independence, they knew they were risking their lives. England and King George would consider it treasonous, and the signers would be executed for their crimes. Some governmental representatives considered the whole idea a tragic mistake, since the war was going badly, and America needed a miracle to defeat the greatest army in the world.
Thankfully, great politicians like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Richard Henry Lee decided that this great “mistake” was worth the risk. They stood by it; consequences be damned. Wouldn’t it be great if today’s politicians did the same?
You can read the rest of the sparkling goodness HERE.
Topics: FSM | 3 Comments »
July 5th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Good article. I remember having to memorize the Declaration and the Constitution in school. I can still recite a good portion of them. It is amazing how few people know a single line from either of them anymore. Sad.
July 5th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Kim – I think they remember “We hold these truths to be self-evident.” And that’s about it.
July 6th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
“Perhaps he threw his true self under the bus”. LOL Wyatt. Good line – let’s give that some kinda catchy name like Busicide or Death by Bus. In effect it is death by friendly fire but using a bus instead of a gun. Sorry can’t think of any others – that is your job anyway [snark].