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Posted on 03/14/2005 7:43:46 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross
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See Ya!!!!
Hey, there, SH!
This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or repressed; but, in those of the popular form, it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy.
The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries which result gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of public liberty.
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The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities. --Washington's Farewell Address
She (America) well knows that by once enlisting under other banners than her own, were they even the banners of foreign independence, she would involve herself beyond the power of extrication, in all the wars of interest and intrigue, of individual avarice, envy, and ambition, which assume the colors and usurp the standard of freedom. The fundamental maxims of her policy would insensibly change from liberty to force.... She might become the dictatress of the world. She would be no longer the ruler of her own spirit.... --John Quincy Adams
How you doing Tom?
You know, I have to admit to feeling a little (Well actually - A WHOLE LOT!!!) guilty about all the work that you and the others have done to keep the Canteen going while I was gone. Things have changed so that I should be able to spend much more time helping you carry the load!
Thanks!
Folks I just posted an observation on another thread. Click on my screename and then "In Forum" to read it.
Good afternoon, E. ((HUGS)) Are your b-ball boys ready? Possible snow? Hmmm...stay warm and safe.
Hope you had a wonderful field trip, Gummy.
OU plays Thursday, OSU on Friday. Yep, we're ready for the "big dance".
Very well stated. I'm jealous of your writing skill!
Hello Ma! How are you feeling today?
(Couldn't help but notice how little sleep you must have had based on how late you were posting this morning!)
((((( HUGS ))))) from LadyHawk and Me!
Thanks, jslade, for sharing Chesty Puller's quote.
You saw what the Canteen Mission statement says...we just all help to make it happen.
We don't want ANY member of our Armed Forces to think that they are forgotten! We are proud of you guys & gals! We are thankful for what you are doing!
Hi, LadyHawk!!
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Good Morning Ma. How is your day going.
STAR how are you today?
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
Hey there BURKAman Tom
Jessie Royer, front, enters the Norton Sound village of Unalakleet on the morning of Monday, March 14, as Aliy Zirkle lines out her team on her way out to next checkpoint of Shaktoolik. (Photo by BOB HALLINEN / Anchorage Daily News) Published: March 14, 2005
Iditarod veterans confer as Tyrell Seavey works with his team before sunrise Monday, March 14, in the Unalakleet checkpoint. ( Photo by BOB HALLINEN / Anchorage Daily News) Published: March 14, 2005
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