1. The Revolution and struggle to form a Constitutional Republic after we secured our independence.
2. The battle over slavery and the near destruction of our Republic during the Civil War.
3. The battle against totalitarianism in World War II.
4. The battle against communism during the Cold War.
5. The two-front war we are in now against Islamofascism and the American left.
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7. The size and power of the federal government in regards to social programs
8. Our identity as a nation and our sovereignty
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Now, we are moving on to the Constitution.
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The Battle for the 21st Century is all really about our having
...LIBERTY & JUSTICE for all,
...or for none at all.
As President BUSH has US now...
...going back to Earth’s Moon permanently
...and then onto the Planet MARS.
Bringing those still living
...in the 7th Century AD
...here on the Earth
...along for the ride.
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Too bad it ignores how Lincoln destroyed the voluntary compact among the 13 colonies, and turned the "United States" into big counties under the Federal heel.
"Forever" lasted until April 9, 1865.
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Agreed. I hope we who are dealing with #5 prove to be as strong and determined as those who faced #s 1-4.
The principles found in the Declaration, that all men are created equal by God, came from Locke, who in term, got them from the Bible.
Thus, we are the only modern nation created under Biblical principles.
Being born an American is one of God's greatest blessings.