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May I wish each of you a: "Happy New Year" from ConservativeChristianRepublican-Report as we leave 2008 behind, entering into year 2009. We will not be publishing on January 1, 2009. So from the voice of mine, "Happy 2009". God Bless you all in (y)our new year!
"Daily Motivations"
Knowledge is power and knowledge shared is power multiplied. -- Bob Noyce
"The Patriot Post"
"The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities; and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more assiduity than the head." -- Noah Webster
"Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. There must be a positive passion for the public good, the public interest, honour, power and glory, established in the minds of the people, or there can be no republican government, nor any real liberty: and this public passion must be superiour to all private passions." -- John Adams
"Since private and publick Vices, are in Reality, though not always apparently, so nearly connected, of how much Importance, how necessary is it, that the utmost Pains be taken by the Publick, to have the Principles of Virtue early inculcated on the Minds even of children, and the moral Sense kept alive, and that the wise institutions of our Ancestors for these great Purposes be encouraged by the Government. For no people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffusd and Virtue is preservd. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant, and debauchd in their Manners, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign Invaders." -- Samuel Adams
"The Web"
“Of the many influences that have shaped the United States into a distinctive nation and people, none may be said to be more fundamental and enduring than the Bible.” -- Ronald Reagan
“There is a book worth all other books which were ever printed.” -- Patrick Henry, American Revolutionary leader and orator, 1736-1799
“The United States of America is bankrupt. Don’t believe it? Consider this: Federal obligations now exceed the collective net worth of all Americans, according to the New York-based Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Washington politicians and bureaucrats have essentially mortgaged everything We the People own so they can keep spending our tax dollars like there’s no tomorrow.” — The Editors, The D.C. Examiner
“Bernard Madoff, accused of the largest fraud in U.S. history, will be allowed to remain in his $7 million Park Avenue apartment instead of being sent to jail, under terms of an agreement announced today by federal prosecutors.” -- Ross, ABC News, On the House Arrest of Fraudulent NY Financier Bernard Madoff: Richard Esposito and Brian
"Newt Gingrich" - Help protect our "Judeo-Christian" heritage! In addition to this Newt Gingrich report, I will report more on this original "WALL OF SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE" on Friday January 2, 2009. - oyh
A Happy New Year (and the Principles That Should Guide It)
by Newt Gingrich
As we prepare to round the corner from 2008 to a new year in 2009, it goes without saying that we face many challenges. But one challenge that shouldn’t get lost amidst the inevitable focus on the economy and our national security is the role of God and religion in our national life.
Protecting our religious heritage and belief from those who would deny it or suppress it is a good in and of itself, of course. But the preservation of faith in our public life also bears on how we view the proper role of government in our lives, how we approach the education of our children – indeed, how we expect to survive as a democratic republic.
“Where There is No Religion, There Will Be No Morals”
On this question, the American Founders were explicit: Virtue is a necessary pre-condition for democracy, and religion is a necessary pre-condition for virtue. In his Farewell Address, George Washington famously said that “reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.” Benjamin Rush said simply, “Where there is no religion, there will be no morals.”
These are words to reflect on as we prepare to begin 2009. America is on the precipice of change -- politically and economically. How we will negotiate this change and what kind of nation will emerge will be greatly influenced by whether or not we take George Washington’s and Benjamin Rush’s words to heart.
To that end, if you read nothing else this new year, take a moment to read this report by Rick Tyler of Renewing American Leadership on the historical inaccuracies in the new Capitol Visitors Center.
Four Years Late, $350 Million Over Budget, and Historically Inaccurate
Tyler uncovers the shameful fact that, in addition to being four years late in opening and over $350 million over budget, the new Capitol Visitors Center gives Americans a biased, unbalanced, incomplete and in many cases inaccurate accounting of our history -- and of religion’s role in our history.
For example, a Visitor’s Center display initially incorrectly stated that our nation’s motto is “E pluribus unum” when in fact, since 1956 our national motto has been “In God We Trust.”
In addition, the Capitol Visitors Center displays overlook the extent to which the Capitol was used for religious services in early U.S. history. Absent is any mention that several presidents attended church services at the Capitol, including Thomas Jefferson, the secularists’ exhibit A in the war against religion as the (misinterpreted) author of the supposed “wall of separation” of church and state.
Rick Tyler’s report is both illuminating and troubling. You can read it all at www.newt.org.
I will have much more to say about the fight to preserve our religious heritage and the many other challenges that face America in 2009. I look forward to hearing your thoughts as well.
Until then, may you and your family have a happy, safe, prosperous -- and blessed -- New Year.
Your friend,
“Chicago Tribune”
On the Open U.S. Senate Seat in Illinois:
“Obama came to public attention because of a speech, at the 2004 Democratic convention, that showed he was capable not only of clear thought but of genuine passion. This week — in the face of a scandal involving his state, his party and his Senate seat — that passion was absent.
“You can understand why a shrewd, ambitious young state senator would be reluctant to renounce the political culture and the political establishment that spawned Rod Blagojevich. But can someone tell Obama he's been elected president?” — Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Member
"Politico" - It may make you question how much President Bush, legislators on Capitol Hill, and government officials are willing to spend of taxpayers funds, which are now being borrowed from China and the OPEC nations. - oyh
Treasury antes up in auto bailout
By DAVID ROGERS | 12/29/08 9:12 PM EST
Treasury Monday night added $6 billion to the $17.4 billion bailout announced Dec. 19, chiefly to help the financial arm of General Motors Corp.
Stepping into deeper waters to help the auto industry, Treasury Monday night added $6 billion to the $17.4 billion bailout announced Dec. 19, chiefly to help the financial arm of General Motors Corp.
Using financial markets rescue funds, Treasury will purchase $5 billion in senior preferred equity from GMAC LLC, and up to $1 billion more will be lent to GM itself so the automaker can participate in a rights offering at GMAC, which has wanted to reorganize itself as a bank holding company.
GMAC won approval from the Federal Reserve last week to become a bank holding company, but that was contingent on the auto and home loan provider raising at least $30 billion in capital. Treasury’s announcement would appear to move GMAC closer to that goal, and a GM spokeswoman was optimistic Monday night.
From Treasury’s standpoint, the new commitment raises again the pressure on the White House, Congress and the incoming Obama administration to come together on some plan for releasing the second half of the $700 billion financial rescue fund enacted in October.
Even before Monday night, Treasury would need this to happen soon to implement its aid package for the auto industry. And the added $6 billion only makes it more important.
There is some leeway in terms of actual cash flow, since some prior commitments to the banking industry have yet to be fully implemented. But a Treasury official said Secretary Henry Paulson would be meeting “soon” with congressional leaders and the Obama transition team on how to proceed.
"This will restore liquidity in the auto market and help Americans purchase a car,” said Steve Bartlett, President and CEO of the Washington-based Financial Services Roundtable. “This, combined with the deal announced with automakers, will strengthen the entire auto market from manufacturing all the way to the consumer's driveway."
"The email Bag"
As Jesus grew up - By: Chuck Sproull, Springville IN
He left an empty manger, an empty cross, and an empty tomb... so He could fill our hearts with His love and holiness (beginning on the Day of Pentecost), and enable us to live the highest quality of life on earth, while preparing us to live with Him in eternity.
THE U IN JESUS
Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God stuck U in the name of His Son.
And each time U pray, you'll see it's true,
You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.
You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U, He was born; that's why He came.
And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell crUcified.
Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand
He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?
The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew,
And this word resUrrection is spelled with a U.
When JesUs left earth at His upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention..
'Go into the world and tell them it's true
That I love them all - Just like I love U.'
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