To address, speak with Sara the seventh grader, time does not alter the natural or natural law of delegated ( a group of people ) or assumed power by one person ( as Obama being a bad tyrant and dictator in his own mind ).

Heine lived in a very unstable time in Germany, the Weavers revolt of 1844, the rebellious tone of a cruel leadership over the working class. Though he did not embrace Marx's proletariat industrialization, he was progressive in his thinking about change because of the ruling class. The same thing can be said of the birth of the Progressive party around 1900 or so in America due to the same hardships faced in the USA.
In spite of growing up as a jew to catholic then to Protestant. Simply put as Archer states. But never the less he sided against Plato.

The industrial military complex, the current power base, oil, thrive upon war. Big business . That is not to say we do not need a strong military presence. FDR had instituted payroll tax, it was obvious a time of war was upon the world, but to continue perpetrating a policing action around the world was wrong. The nanny state begun and the building boom post war raised us to a great slave state which now falls through greed and corruption.

Well said as always, thank you Mike,

Passion without compassion is nothing more than lust. To defend and try to justify one with inordinate affection and a reprobate mind concerning the truth is self defeating to say the least. Progressive, I think not, but old right conservative republicanism in reestablishing the Free Republic, yes. Miss use of the word creates confusion. It was the progressive party that helped to institutionalize socialism by the government at hand. Lincoln started and FDR continued to perpetuate the current debacle . Brands of liberality need to be defined to understand the ancient doctrines of liberty and freedom. We, our founding fathers fought for Chophshiy and Eleutheria Liberty which as individuals try to maintain and now are on the brink of fighting to reestablish as a whole for all born free sovereigns again. Freedom from bondage and tax, also manumission from slavery. This is Brakah liberality which is blessed by the God of nature and natures God so stated by our founding fathers. This knowledge comes forth by way of the Rock upon which the Republic rest. So swore President Washington with his oath of office. Drowr liberty, so clear, so pure.

( Natural Law ) Demands honesty with verity to stand before God. Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. I Timothy 2:4.
For there is seat of mercy, and on each side there is Liberty and Freedom for all. Just as liberty and freedom contain 14 letters there are 14 days in the feast.
Aletheia, verity, Truth, in all its fullness and scope !

Truth and honesty are paramount. It is termed the armor of light . Romans 13:13. Let us walk honestly, as in the day.
How else would one come to " Know Thyself ". " " This above all : to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. "
William Shakespeare, Polonius' advice to Laertes
From " Hamlet " He was a wise man.
The word" honesty" is used once in a KJB, I Tim 2:2, For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour .

It is not surprising to see that a good catholic as Walpole cared little for Protestants and the reformation which brought about the experiment of our ministering of a Free Republic.

Well said Archer :)

The third turn is the kicker !!

One of four dispensations, the dispensation of the grace of God. There are four beast before Gods thrown. As four corners on the race track. That fourth turn puts most in the rail.

Very well stated, Mike Pleasant Hill. I understand your situation. Not religious but very much moral, better stated would be Spiritual, For the word moral is not used from the source text. Hidden things are to be discovered by those that seek truth when all that is spoken are lies and deception ! The revivals of days gone by, are said to be done, but I do believe there will be an awakening before the change comes ! Mercy is a special thing, in Gods court. It is the seat of God's Love. He is not a respecter of persons. Honesty when ask a question is most paramount. A Better man turns quickly. This is considered for use in his court ! For a man to except his standing understands what his state is ! And turns to The Creator and educator of Liberty from oppression ! God is not hidden but is in plain sight. That is why we have a Tree of Liberty, and so shall we if we stand united around the Tree ! Be of good courage says David, he would know, an apple tree. " My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust." Isaiah 51:5. What do we surmise if the Creator is to appear. We do Declare his Divine Providence in the guidance of our Republic ? We look for our salvation to come, promised, it is at hand ? No doubt. Bless you all. In Christ name Amen

"The one pervading evil of democracy is tyranny of the majority, or rather of the party not always the majority, that succeeds by force or fraud, in carrying elections. " Lord Acton. Or all of the above. No doubt discretion preserved him. The whole truth is as hid treasure. Worth more than gold and silver.

The argument of setting the slave free, goes back for thousands of years. Some wish independence and others know the cost of responsibility. Proverbs chapter 1 deals with the matter very clearly. The entrapment of unwary free born sovereigns. Spoken by Solomon the son of David king of Israel. Truly our form of republic is better suited for a monarchy. But the experiment goes forth as a hybrid republic to lift the beggar from the dung hill. Democracies are short lived, For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

There is a problem with Americans today, as with most, wanting what some parents have provided, with out an education and skill earned. They DO NOT READ or care to understand the function of knowledge. Here now not knowing how old some of these comments are, hoping they are newer than not. As one administrator told me recently, " It makes my head hurt ". Knowledge does increase and move more rapidly with the advent of the PC, internet. We need to remember, all start with the first grade. Moderation of temperament, and an endless amount of patience are required to educate, still all must stand upon their own merits. Humility wins favor of the teacher and encourages more direct interaction. Even a little education makes the conversation more palatable. Pride always blinds the ignorant, whether government or the individual and goes before the fall. Humility comes before honor. Our Creator with his natural laws of justice, and equity lifted the beggar out of the dung hill, to set him among princes. Let us teach with humility knowing we serve one higher than ourselves. Fools despise wisdom and instruction, so let the fools be fools, but to the wise child let us care greatly and not to offend, they are the teacher of the child you cannot reach. Nagas exaction we have today, tax, harass, tyrannize, distressed, oppressed. While the banksters being more passive with their Nashah exaction, Usury of the born free sovereign. Grushah of the individual. Dispossession .

This protest we endure is also prophecy, " Edwin Markham ".
When whirlwinds of rebellion shake all shores ? How will it be with kingdoms and with kings-with those who shaped him to the thing he is- When this dumb Terror shall rise to judge the world, after the silence of the centuries.
" The Man with the Hoe "
The seal is broken, the " headstone " will be brought forth !
Semper Fi.

I do believe Whittier would fit well in the Fabian socialist camp.
The temple of freedom so described is the first mention I have heard of " The Head Stone " as referenced in Zechariah 4:7. In this blog or any other class or counsel I have been joined to .Some do know of Zerubbabel's ministry, but never spoken of. Whittier would have heard of it, but for a time to come, which is upon us now. The temple is not unfinished, but completed. There is much to say about the Headstone as it is brought forth, Also with the hidden arm of God when it shooteth forth from the headstone, it will be debated with ! Very well said Mike, It is my hope also. So comes the song !

Yes, the truth is greatly feared, deception is highly prized. Especially in the USA with cambium ways of socialism attaching themselves to our Tree of Liberty.

The pot calling the kettle black.

Such is the plight of being raised on the dole, fueling the fires of dissent through ignorance and oppression. Brought about by their own idle hands and minds. The nation's sin of socialism will ever be trying to bring peace to the neighborhood, where lying, cheating and stealing are a way of life.

Good one, Jim :) What law of nature describes conscience best ?

What is sin, and where does it originate from ? What are the cords binding ? What then will free the man from guilt ? The guiding force to make a way to turn from temptation ? To speak the right thing rather than compromise ? To love rather than hate ? Even when it hurts.

An apology leads to interruption observed, question answered ! Perfection to resume conversation observed ! We are not backing up, but moving forward ! Be here Now ! Statesmen.

Measure twice, cut once. Keep it plumb and square says the old builder. As with our " Ship of State " We know what Master laid thy keel.

Moody was quite the preacher, his conversion was questioned at first, but his zeal was overwhelming. The statement " I have had more trouble with myself than with any other man I have met. " To meet ones " old man " is to overcome the enemy within.
As with the 6th book, 6th ch, 6th verse in the NT KJB.
Let him that hath wisdom number.
The point he makes could be more to the point ! But four stars for the right direction. I am a teacher that preaches sometimes.