"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin."
Samuel Adams
I have always been inspired by the quotes of our founding fathers and great leaders of the past. These leaders speak truths that put the petty politics of today into their proper context. In the spirit of that inspiration, I will endeavor of the coming weeks and months to include a quote each post from our nation's history and legacy.
The first is from Samuel Adams, rebel leader and beer maker of the revolution that brought about American independence. His was the idea of getting together a bunch of "red necks" disguised as Indians and dumping tea into Boston Harbor. It is said that his cousin John Adams was the mind of the Revolution, but Sam was the heart. His response to rhetoric was action. Today he would be in the middle of the Tea Partiers, the Town Hall shouters. Sam was a "partier with a purpose."
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Who am I? Like yourself, I am a concerned citizen who is sick of elected officials who's only concern is their own political future. In 1994 I moved to southern Arizona to work and live because of the large number of jobs being created in this fabulous state. Like most Arizonans I value the freedom of economic opportunity that this state is known for and that has helped us to thrive. Unfortunately, many politicians, having passed themselves off as sharing these values, now promote a socialistic agenda, wanting to spend the wealth that Arizonan's create on large government and programs that stifle creativity and initiative. I wish to be a voice in opposition to these charlatans. Enjoy my blog.
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