You're absolutely right; nothing is flawless. We are flawed people. However, this is the proper path to regaining our rightful places as the people. I'd think that we would have a large say over foreigners in our country who don't belong here....look to the Constitution, Founders' writings, protection of the people.

The word that comes to mind is "adrift". When we lose our ability to think critically, lose our Constitutional and spiritual moorings, we lose the ability to find our way out of our messes. The longer the situation persists, the less we pay attention and we finally throw up our hands in exasperation and frustration, totally stumped. At least that is how it strikes me.

Liberty is a 2-pronged process consisting of religion and adherence to our Constitution and other writings by those Founders. If we lose one, both are lost. We read in Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." I believe that we are incapable of remaining true to our principles without a strong relationship and knowledge of our Creator. He expects us to be in communication with Him, learn of Him, express our heartfelt thanks for His love and mercy to us and finally, to actually worship Him. These are life-changing practices.

That's always the danger.....forgetting and becoming complacent in our prosperity, in a well-functioning country....Most certainly evil needs but a little opening to insinuate its way back in. As a nation founded on Christian principles, we would remain a target of evil. Thomas Jefferson was quoted as saying, "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." In my mind, that makes perfect sense. Consider what a target something of value is to unprincipled folks. This would apply to one's relationship with our Creator as well. There are many distractions that we experience and sometimes we are led far away from that precious relationship. Vigilance...........Awareness...........trust but verify.

Yes, the 5th column msm truly has no place in a functional Constitutional Republic. I have no doubt that they will be taken totally down. The question then becomes, what will we do with our new and trusted sources? Our experience should remind us that, once again, human beings are fallible and we must hold each other accountable at every level, every office, everywhere. It's a commitment to guard well.

I do not perceive you as dooming. These are thoughtful and legitimate questions; more need to be asking them, IMHO. Yes, many have been intentionally lied to about the "wonders" of socialism and communism. That is a problem. Properly vetting potential public servants is a good way to have 2 or more very good people to choose from. Post-election would bring constant attention to those who become public servants.

Didn't President say at some point that nothing good comes easy....or something to that effect? The other thing that comes to mind is that if something is worth doing, it must be done well. Our Constitutional Republic is unique among the systems that are possible. You'd probably agree that we really don't want a monarchy.....or a dictatorship.....a duh-mockrary (mob rule) or an oligarchy. There doesn't seem to be any viable alternative. People love their freedom; consider how many would come here from afar if our borders were wide open. What are your thoughts?