Tag Archives: Diane Rufino

Rethinking the Southern Secession Movement of 1861

            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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If Satan Can Defeat Us in Our Homes, He Can Defeat Us as a Nation

                  by Diane Rufino, July 23, 2017 “If Satan can defeat us in our homes, then he can easily defeat us as a nation.” — Paul Aynes, Bible Study, People’s Baptist Church, … Continue reading

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

                    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

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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Making Sense of the Meaning and Intent of the Second Amendment: It’s Not Hard, Folks!

                by Diane Rufino, May 24, 2017 “No free man shall be debarred (denied) the use of arms.” –  as proposed by Thomas Jefferson for Virginia’s Bill of Rights, 1776 The Federal Farmer … Continue reading

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The Ongoing Effort to Remove Trump: A Coup d’etat is Brewing

by Diane Rufino, May 21, 20 17 KEEP AN EYE on the POLITICAL COUP that is brewing. It is coordinated at many levels. A coup d’etat is defined as an overthrow of government, and hence the state, by the illegal … Continue reading

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Speech Isn’t Free Anymore

by Diane Rufino, May 20, 2017 George Washington once warned: “If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”   Indeed, the first and most essential principle of a free … Continue reading

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The IRS Scandal: A Case Study in Government Tyranny

  by Diane Rufino, April 19, 2017 “The Obama administration and its fronts in the Senate accomplished what Richard Nixon wasn’t able to accomplish, which was the suppression of an entire movement against him. That’s how you steal an election; … Continue reading

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How Quickly the Trump Tax Return Story Has Disappeared

by Diane Rufino, April 23, 2017 During the September 26, 2016 presidential debate, candidate Hillary Clinton hinted that her opponent, Donald Trump, was hiding something by not releasing his taxes. Who can forget her attack: “You’ve gotta ask yourself, why … Continue reading

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Give Trump a Chance

                          by Diane Rufino, March 18, 2017 I’m tired of the insane talking points and reactions to everything President Trump is doing. I’m tired of the messages and … Continue reading

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