“The Pledge of Allegiance is once again in the news. David Habecker, a council member in Estes Park, Colorado, has decided not to stand to say the Pledge because he has a problem with the addition of “under God” to the original version. As a result, there is a recall effort under way. Habecker would be on more solid ground if he had refused to say the Pledge because of its socialist origin. Let me explain.” (more…)

“Samaritan [Ministries] has made it possible for the Body of Christ to join together in unity to assist each other with the costs of health care.” …

“The newly enacted federal health care law will require all Americans to comply with a nationalized health care program that will offer funds to immoral programs and procedures. Due to the tireless efforts of Samaritan, participants in a health care sharing ministry such as Samaritan will be exempt from this requirement. More than ever, Samaritan Ministries offers the opportunity for the church to unite in Christ-like love, dividing our burdens between us (Galatians 6:2).” [Emphasis is editor's.] (more…)

“Republican politicians don’t like to be boxed in. These six words will box them in. They can run, but they can’t hide….” (more…)

Interesting book: Starve the Monkeys Who Eat Away At Your Life: An Individualist’s Guide to Fighting Modern Progressives, by Tom Baugh. (more…)

A wife and mother outlines a plan of action for reshaping modern culture. (more…)

“Imagine the following scenario: At church this Sunday, while reviewing the list of announcements and upcoming events for your church, your pastor added, ‘Oh, and don’t forget: on Sundays we have our regular target practice. Make sure to bring your rifles. Make sure to bring your pieces to church.’

“Absurd, right? Not so. It used to be the American way. For example, a 1631 law in Virginia required citizens to own firearms, to engage in practice with them, and to do so publicly on holy days. It demanded that the people ‘bring their pieces to the church.’ Somewhere along the line we have lost this mindset. Today the ideas of church and arms are assumed to be at odds, as if loving your neighbor has nothing to do with the preservation and defense of life and property.” (more…)

“Amazon.com filed a lawsuit on Monday to fend off a sweeping demand from North Carolina’s tax collectors: detailed records including names and addresses of customers and information about exactly what they purchased. (more…)

“The latest Rasmussen poll sends Beltway Republicans a message.” (more…)

“Arizona declares weapons exempt from national firearms paperwork.” (more…)

“Washington is out of control. It does as it likes, without restraint. … We have no influence over them, no way of resisting. Except, perhaps, to ignore them. …

“The feds do not have the manpower to enforce federal laws within California without the help of the police of California. What happens if a state passes a law saying that its citizens cannot be forced to buy health insurance? What can Washington do? It can persecute individuals, but a state, or thirty states, are another thing. The FBI can arrest any one person, but it cannot arrest Wyoming. …

“At bottom, Washington’s power is economic.” (more…)