To the Editor,
Okay, I guess us peasants working for a living need to name the five things we did in the workplace last week, to justify our existence in the economy, and send them, not to a Big Brother billionaire savant who knows nothing about what we do or how we do it, but instead to Congressman Brad Finstad who seems to be ignoring his oath to defend the Constitution – the same oath other elected officials, military enrollees, and even Peace Corps volunteers take.
I took my oath in a village in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in 1979 with seven other volunteers including my wife, never thinking I would have to ever act on it. But I am acting on it today, by speaking out about the daily injustice perpetuated by Felon 47’s hateful regime. I am waiting on Mr. Finstad to do the same.
John Torgrimson
Lanesboro, Minn.
Daniel Leisen says
Great article John!
These Maga brain dead stooges would follow their orange headed king into a burning pit. The racist Politics of today, more than ever is fueled by a power hungry orange haired clown.
Stay strong, we will prevail!
Anonymous says
John those charges are bull. As far as felon 47, anyone with a brain knows this is BS unless you’re a liberal hack. By the way John, I like to know where the money of the American tax payer is going. They say the truth will set you free, but I’m sure you have no clue what that means! The democrats showed their true colors during president Trumps speech to congress. Democrats couldn’t even stand for a kid fighting cancer or a young girl injured by a boy that is pretending to be a girl. You and your ilk are pathetic.
Anonymous says
For over 2000 years, Christians have awaited the arrival of the anti-Christ. He did come, but he was elected president. He has cheated on all his wives, lies constantly, and shows little concern for those who are not millionaires. Notice how the price of eggs has come down? It will be a sad Easter this year; Musk fired the easter bunny.
Anonymous says
If Trump keeps going after Medicare, it will eventually take down nursing homes. Half of residents in Minnesota rely on it. I’d like to see them try to justify that. I also remember Republicans admonishing Obama when he had kids on the stage with him when he signed the ACA, called them props. Good luck to “a kid fighting cancer” when they cut research funds to find new cures. At some point all the turmoil created by Trump will affect you.
Gerald Boyum, says
I, as untold others, raised my right hand and swore to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, but never really looked at what it meant other than serving in the Armed Forces (more than enough of course) in the Cold War in Germany and in SE Aisa where we knew what our objectives were, at least most of the time. However, I’ve never seen any writing about objectives for all government employees especially the ones in public offices at the State and Federal levels. Just take a look at the Preamble of our Constitution, one of the most significant documents written by man besides the Bible where the writers were provided spiritual guidance (all scripture is God-breathed). Some say our Founders may have had some help in writing our founding documents also.
The Constitution of the United States was developed using the Utilitarianist philosophy of “the greatest good for the greatest number” and the Preamble outlined the objectives that the Constitution is supposed to establish origination and procedures to accomplish these objectives. The preamble reads as follows:
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union,
* establish Justice,
* insure domestic Tranquility
*provide for the common defence,
* promote the general Welfare,
* and secure the Blessings of LIberty to ourselves and our posterity, [future generations]
* do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America
All government expenditures should be reviewed using the above criteria to ensure that the Constitution is being followed. The Preamble should be used as the main job description for all government personnel including the President, congress representatives, governors, etc. Anyone who does not understand these elements and let personal benefits take priority has no business occupying public offices just as corporate officials and sports team members who wouldn’t be around very long if they didn’t understand these fundamental objectives that make up their primary responsibilities.
I know that the Founders did not want professional people in our government, but office holders should have a working knowledge about our Constitution and founding history, as well as basic economics and finances, both macro (nation) and micro level (individual workers). They should understand why capitalism succeeds and communism/socialism has failed anywhere and anytime it’s been tried, sometimes catastrophically. The short answer is that these systems ignore man’s nature and believe that rulers will automatically work for the common good when given the appropriate power- yeah, right. History has shown otherwise.
Let’s take a look at “Guess How Many of the 8 “Coward Proven” Goals Have Already Been Accomplished in America?” Cloven and Cloward were two professors who taught at Columbia University. Maybe some of the things Dem. Socialists have said and done explain who or what they are up to:
1. Healthcare: The government must control healthcare. Once it does, it controls the people. (Obamacare and single payer healthcare.)
2. Poverty: The government must increase the poverty level as much as possible. Poor people are easier to control and will not resist control if the government continues to provide everything for them to live
3. Debt: Increase the national debt to an unsustainable level. An increased debt necessitates increasing taxes, which will produce more poverty. Interest on this debt now exceeds the national defense budget.
4. Gun Control. The government must remove the citizens’ ability to defend themselves.
5. Welfare:: The government must take control of every aspect of the people’s lives.
6. Education: The government must take control of all information being communicated to the public. It must control what people read, watch, and hear. It must take control of the public school system and what children learn. (Indoctrination vs. teaching)
And more: Religion, Class Warfare, Middle Class, and No Longer Richest.
Saul Alinsky (communist) wrote “Rules for Radicals” which emphasized that political power is the overall objective of leftist actions. Alinsky simplified Vladimir Lenin’s goal to conquer the world (via communism and controlled by Russian rule.) Stalin described his converts as “Useful Idiots”. “It’s difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.”
History reveals that the “Useful Idiots have destroyed every nation in which they have seized power. And they are succeeding in America at an alarming rate. Now people should have a reasonable understanding why they are advocating open borders, out of control and ridiculous spending and why they hate Trump, Musk, and others. They are attempting to destroy America in their fanatical quest of a manmade utopian fantancy. So what’s it going to be: “greatest good for the greatest number” or “the ends justify the means” ?
Gerald Boyum says
Lessons from an 18th century Chinese general and philosopher about foreign policy and warfare: Know what your capabilities are, but more importunately, know what your potential enemies’ intentions and capabilities are!,
Steve Ellis says
Well said.
Two of my uncles fought with the US army in Europe during World War Two. One survived to come home and make a good life in a world liberated from fascism. The other lies beneath one of the thousands of white crosses in a military cemetery in France.
I’ve been especially reminded of their service and sacrifice in recent days following the disgraceful, traitorous behaviour of Donald Trump in regard to the war of aggression being waged by Russia against Ukraine. Trump is now turning his back on Europe and NATO and appears to be embracing the kind of authoritarianism that my uncles and millions of others fought against.
Of the many appalling things that Trump has done or proposes to do, this is one of the most egregious. I never thought I’d live to see a president of the United States take the side of someone like Putin and actively attempt to undermine a nation fighting for its very existence against a totalitarian state like Russia.
My uncles would be horrified that their efforts to secure the freedom of Europe would be disgraced by the leader of the country they loved.