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How Have We Forgotten

By William J. Archambault, Jr.

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July 04, 2010 09:55 AM

How have we forgotten: The wisdom of Man. Self evident truths? The rights of man? The horror of dictators Royal or other wise?

How have we forgotten: "... most men with nothing would rather protect the possibility of becoming rich than face the reality of being poor."

John Dickenson, member of the Continental Congress as depicted in the movie "1776!"

How have we forgotten: that entitlement is the opposite of opportunity?

How have we forgotten: that we fought a revolution because of repressive taxes?

How have we forgotten: that unbridled governmental spending demands unbridled taxes.

How have we forgotten: that hate is not political logic?

How have we forgotten; that, that made us the greatest country in the history of man!

How have we forgotten: that today is the 234 anniversary of the greatest, most successful social experiment ever? How have we forgotten... ?

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William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Jason,

Thank You.

Bill

Jul 05, 2010 02:49 AM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Jason,

Do I hear a bit of defensiveness?

Bill

:>)

Jul 05, 2010 02:50 AM

Jason Sardi

Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC

Your Agent for Life

Not me, never :)

Jul 05, 2010 03:06 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

William, YES some have forgotten, which is very, very sad!!!

Jul 05, 2010 04:57 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Loved this post Bill. It should be required reading in high school... along with the constitution... we'd be better off.

Jul 05, 2010 09:08 AM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Rebecca,

It's tragic!

Bill

Jul 05, 2010 09:37 AM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Tammy,

You'd think if we can teach "Johny has two fathers" a whole country could have Washington and the Continental Congress! Alas we only teach revisionist history.

Bill

Jul 05, 2010 09:40 AM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Bill,

Thanks for joining "The Law of the Land" and for including this post in that group. :)

Steve

Jul 05, 2010 11:44 AM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Bill,

Congratulations on having the first featured post in our very new group "The Law of the Land." :)

Steve

Jul 05, 2010 11:47 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Bill! Excellent post and I love George's comment--how true it is!

Hope you had a wonderful Fourth! Let Freedom Ring...

Jul 05, 2010 01:33 PM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Steve,

I'm honored! I'm glad this fit.

Bill

Jul 05, 2010 02:12 PM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Debe,

Thank you!

You'll never get in trouble agreeing with my friend George!

Bill

Jul 05, 2010 02:15 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

William, An electorate that would vote Obama in scares me to death. They did not look in to his affiliations!!

Jul 05, 2010 02:26 PM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Marchel,

Me too!

But, I excepted more from those that nominated McCain!

How have we forgotten:McCain/Findgold?

How have we forgotten:When the choice is between the lesser of two evils, it's a no win situation?

Bill

Jul 05, 2010 03:26 PM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Bill, the group coming up has not forgotten - they have never been taught and therefore don't know. That is a result of our schools and the families sending their kids to them.

Jul 07, 2010 12:31 AM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Jay,

You are of course right. There teachers don't know, they believe the revisionist history. History classes are easier today, on test the hardest question is "Your Name?" all others can be answered "George Bush is responsible!"

I'm using the royal "we" in How have we forgotten.

Bill

Jul 07, 2010 01:58 AM

Wendy Rulnick

Rulnick Realty, Inc. - Destin, FL

"It's Wendy... It's Sold!"

Bill - I missed this when you first posted. Quite stirring. I hope many ponder and many act.

Jul 07, 2010 11:27 AM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Thanks Wendy!

I hope so too.

Bill

Jul 07, 2010 12:11 PM

Steve Baklaich

RE/MAX Results St Cloud Mn real estate - Saint Cloud, MN

Treating Buyers & Sellers to Full Service Always.

This is an excellent post, there are many of us who have not forgotten. But a good reminder is always welcome!

Aug 06, 2010 06:27 AM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Steve,

Thank you!

Bill

Aug 06, 2010 06:36 AM

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