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Rethinking the Southern Secession Movement of 1861

Posted on July 28, 2017 by forloveofgodandcountry

by Diane Rufino, July 23, 2017 The question is: Was the Civil War fought over the issue of Slavery? I won’t deny that slavery was an issue that inflamed the passions of both sections … Continue reading →

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Those Who Are Tearing Down Confederate Monument Are Forcing Selective Amnesia on Americans

Posted on July 27, 2017 by forloveofgodandcountry

by Diane Rufino, July 27, 2017 In this era when Southern (Confederate) leaders, symbols, generals, buildings, etc are being erased from our memory and history, and vilified in our conversations … Continue reading →

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2017 Independence Day Reflection

Posted on July 5, 2017 by forloveofgodandcountry

by Diane Rufino, July 4, 2017 “My country, ‘tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died; Land of the Pilgrims’ pride, from ev’ry mountainside, Let freedom ring!” Every successful experiment starts with … Continue reading →

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History Speaks Through the Monuments on the National Mall

Posted on February 2, 2017 by forloveofgodandcountry

by Diane Rufino, January 21, 2017 Yesterday I visited the Jefferson Memorial to commune with my favorite Founding Father. Jefferson is perhaps the single reason I am so very proud to be an American. The principles he articulated in the … Continue reading →

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SAVE THE REPUBLIC! Rethinking the American Union of States for the Preservation of Republicanism

Posted on July 28, 2016 by forloveofgodandcountry

by Diane Rufino (citing Donald Livingston in his book Rethinking the American Union for the Twenty-First Century), July 26, 2016 The purpose of this article is three-fold: First, I want to be provocative and get readers thinking. Second, I wish to … Continue reading →

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Compact Theory: Security for American Liberty

Posted on July 18, 2016 by forloveofgodandcountry

by Diane Rufino, July 18, 2016 A contract is a promise, or set of promises, between willing parties. The law of contracts is a body of law as old as the Anglo-American division of law … Continue reading →

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INDEPENDENCE DAY: The Story of Us

Posted on July 8, 2016 by forloveofgodandcountry

by Diane Rufino, July 4, 2016 Independence Day – What it really means…. What does Independence Day – the 4th of July – mean to you? Is it just a holiday to eat, drink, and light off fireworks? Do you … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Declaration of Independence

Rethinking the Southern Secession Movement of 1861

Those Who Are Tearing Down Confederate Monument Are Forcing Selective Amnesia on Americans

2017 Independence Day Reflection

History Speaks Through the Monuments on the National Mall

SAVE THE REPUBLIC! Rethinking the American Union of States for the Preservation of Republicanism

INDEPENDENCE DAY: The Story of Us

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