U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms has died

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[jern]

jesse helms has passed away

[traviskicks]

In his 1962 classic, Capitalism and Freedom, the Nobel-prize winning economist Milton Friedman rightly declared: "Government power must be dispersed. If government is to exercise power, better in the county than in the state, better in the state than in Washington. [Because] if I do not like what my local community does, I can move to another local community... [and] if I do not like what my state does, I can move to another. [But] if I do not like what Washington imposes, I have few alternatives in this world of jealous nations."

Nice speech. RIP Senator.

[EDINVA]

“Passed on the 4th of July.”

The was m;y first thought, too. Totally fitting. Both Jefferson and John Adams also died on the Fourth ... fifty years after the signing of the Declaration.

My favorite thing Jesse did, or tried to do, was in the early-mid 80’s, suggesting a buyout or takover of CBS to get some conservative perspective in the media. Wonderful he lived to see cable and internet give the MSM a run for its money.

[gramho12]

How fitting that he died on Independence Day - he was a true patriot and we certainly miss a man with principles these days.

[wardaddy]

We have virtually no stalwarts like him left today.

Try to explain him to a young person and they are all “but, he was a.....”

the social engineering left has thoroughly whipped our asses

brainwashed most conservatives as well

politics now can be judged on virtually one issue that affects only 11.8% of the population.

[Notasoccermom]

This is one reason the liberals hated him...I have tried at every point to seek God's wisdom on the decisions I made, and I made it my business to speak up on behalf of the things God tells us are important to Him. Jesse Helms

[RSmithOpt]

A great Man...we were fortunate to have him as long as we did.

Those in NC know just how good a Senator he was as Senator Helms' office helped a lot of individuals with problems from our government.

Commencement Address

[Salvation]

May God bless him abundantly and encourage his family at this difficult time.

[BibChr]

Schwarzeneggar has been about what I expected, or worse. It was sad that he was the only responsible choice a conservative could make at the time, as I explained at great length in a post devoted to that question. Sad state of affairs, when he’s the best viable candidate we can muster. Sad state, period.

And I don’t for the life of me see what that has to do with Helms’ passing. If you want an argument that Schwarzeneggar is no Helms, you’ll have to find someone other than me to argue with.

[DarthVader]

RIP to a great American and Patriot.

[mikrofon]

On this Independence Day, may the Lord liberate His servant Jesse from all earthly cares, and welcome his spirit into His eternal Presence...

RIP, Mr. Helms

[Vigilanteman]

Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr. will be recorded alongside the greatest senators in history like Daniel Webster and Henry Clay. He held his ground when lesser men and women played “go along to get along.” I’m sure that he will be shaking hands in heaven not only with the greatest U.S. Senators in histroy, but two other authors of liberty who crossed the bar to heaven on the 4th of July: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

[Fiji Hill]

As is to be expected, the discussion on Helms over at DU is getting ugly, and fast.

[Carry_Okie]

That was a patriot.

[Mike Bates]

Recalling the indispensable Senator No

[Severa]

What sad news to read on this Fourth of July.

Rest in Peace Senator Helms. My thoughts and prayers are with the good Senator's family today.

[Non-Sequitur]

On the Fourth of July, as did John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

And James Monroe.

[SoldierDad]

Godspeed Senator Helms. You have definately earned your rest in Heaven.

[jazusamo]

Thanks for the ping, Girl. Saddened to hear this, he was a great man.

May he Rest In Peace and God Bless his family.

[05 Mustang GT Rocks]

RIP, Senator Helms. Prayers for the family.

[Quix]

AMEN!