Letters From Our Founding Fathers

In this episode we take a short break from the seriousness of the podcast as of late; we discuss New Years Resolutions, What make a Christmas Movie, and a Christmas message from John Quincy Adams.   Support the show

In this episode we go back to the Continental Congress and hear from the debates, and a loyalist perspective on the problems in 1774.   Also, John Adams will help educate us once more about the balance of power.   Support the show

In this episode we discuss the advice that George Washington gave us about WWI; then we discuss how the United States Government has failed to meet its obligations to "provide for the common defense".   Support the show

In this episode we discuss a very good review left on the podcast with suggestions for future episodes, and we address one of those suggestions right out of the gate.   Support the show

In this episode we discuss veterans day.  We also discuss the value that connecting with history can provide to young people seeking direction and purpose in life.   Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Franklin Educates us about how evil Government can really be, and how we can identify bad government and people behind it.   Support the show

In this episode we discuss "radicals"?   Also, we discuss the standard we apply to freedom around the world.  Later, We dicuss Queen Elizabeth II, her legacy and life during the British Empire.   Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Franklin helps us understand why the Parliament is going after the New England Colonies and how political revenge can lead to a war.   Support the show

In this episode we start off with something a bit different, a public service announcement and personal rant;  then we discuss why the battle between parlament and the colonies over authority is relevant to us today.   Support the show

In this episode we return to Benjamin Franklin and his reports from London;  The British Government and its determination to war with the colonies, despite the damage to the economy.  Parliament is set to use force against the colonies to exert total power over all the colonies.   Support the show

In this episode we discuss some common themes in governments that are oppressive.  How King George the third was not the first, nor the last, to attack his own people.   Support the show

In this Episode we pick up where we left off on Episode 66, talking about how the British Govt was preparing to start a war with the colonies.   Support the show

In this episode we discuss the long standing often abusive relationship between people and government; then we discuss how a compromise on the 26th amendment might yield a better result, like compromise of the past.    Support the show

In this episode we return to the 26th amendment; and we contrast the wise old man from 1776 to the pretend 18 year old "wise old man" from 2022.   Support the show

In this episode we discuss factions and partisan activity vs the adherence to Liberty.   Support the show

In this Episode we read a letter and an order from King George; we discuss how the King makes preparations for war, by trying to cut off defense materials from the colonies.   Support the show

In this episode we discuss the three branches of government and how and why they were constituted such as they were.   Support the show

In this Episode we discuss some details of what is going on in Massachusetts in 1774, and how the people are reacting to the acts of Parliament.  Also, what does "I don't know and I don't care" have to do with the end of a nation?  Support the show

On this Episode we Discuss keeping the history of Independence Day.   Support the show

In this episode we discuss some of Franklin's Observations from London, and some perspective on how a parliament can be corrupted and subverted by the central power.   Support the show

In this episode we discuss this "keeping up with the Dictators syndrome" that some would like to see the United States pursue, in clear deviation from the founding fathers.   Support the show

In this episode we hear from Dr. Franklin on some of his thoughts on the Boston Tea Party and the nature of the Tyrant and those who work with the tyrant.   Support the show

In this Episode we remember the Veterans; including those that were not regular military, but in the Well Regulated Militia.    Support the show

In this Episode we read a letter that discusses friends of america vs friends of tyranny.   Support the show

In this episode I discuss why we sometimes delve into what might seem modern political talk on this podcast, while holding back from being partisan.   Support the show