Don’t let the extreme/secular left know about this one. They don’t think any of the Founders or other early American leaders had any intention for this country to be based on Judeo-Christian principles. But hear Daniel Webster:
“If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering. But if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity.”
More than a quote, it’s prophetic, c. 2009.
Are we to presume then that countries that don’t claim to be based on Judeo-Christian principles won’t or don’t prosper? Yeah right. Is that why Qatar, Luxemburg, Norway, Singapore and Brunei all rank ahead of the USA in Purchasing Power Parity per Capita? Or, if you measure prosperity by simply a high average standard of living France, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland and Australia all rank ahead of the US. Nice try but go ahead and keep fooling yourself and others who refuse to remove their blinders. Amazing.
You’re hysterical! LOL! Why don’t you take a deep breath and understand the context of the quote. It’s pretty clear it’s in reference to staying true to how this country was founded. In other words, don’t drift. If other coutries were founded on other principles and feel compelled to stay within their traditions, fine. But we should stay within ours. Interesting about your choice of Ireland . . . a very religious country. As for your point in general, do you really think the standard of living is higher anywhere but here? You can throw specific statistics out any way you want, but overall, the US still has the largest economy in the world and is the best place to live and work. I don’t see too many Americans, even now, moving abroad, while people STILL want to come here. Furthermore, why don’t you address Webster’s quote itself . . . are you saying he and other early leaders had no clue about the country they themselves were shaping?
Through the middle of the last century, perhaps into around the 1970′s we produced most of what we consume right here. We no longer do. Self reliance is critical to future prosperity. We no longer control our own destiny because we depend on other countries to supply the goods and energy to feed our unfettered consumerism. Also, not insignificantly, China, a communist country, owns much of our debt. Ironically, conservatives like the FF and you absolutely hate individual reliance on others but you conveniently ignore the fact that our country is so reliant on others. How can a country so dependent on other countries claim greatness and guaranteed prosperity? You’re right, we have the largest economy but its based on shopping – not producing. Also, can a country that makes up around 5% of the world population but hogs 25% of the worlds energy supply claim greatness? Lastly, you say I’m always getting off the subject. The FF on this blog frequently makes comments on issues that have nothing to do with their stated mission. Its simply partisan dogma and I will call them on it. The politically non-partisan Family Foundation? You’re the ones that are laughable.
I don’t even know where to start with you . . . the consumption of energy is a sign of vibrancy and economic activity. I guess you don’t believe in freedom of speech? This blog and any blog can comment on anything as you can as well. It’s just funny you take the time to go on diatribes off subject to the particular threads. You also ascribe words to FF that it never mentions. You mentioned something on one thread that FF supports the Iraq war. Don’t ever recall them getting into foreign policy. Then you out and out lie . . . what do you mean conservatives don’t like reliance on others. That’s exactly what we propose — it’s statists like you who want the govt. to take care of everyone.