by Ludwig von Mises, mises.org
"Most people take it for granted that the world will never return to the gold standard. The gold standard, they say, is as obsolete as the horse and buggy... Now whatever virtues one may ascribe — undeservedly — to the modern variety of the greenback standard, there is one thing that it certainly cannot achieve. It can never become a permanent, lasting system of monetary management. It can work only as long as people are not aware of the fact that the government plans to keep it..."
To read the entire piece, click here.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The Importance of the County Sheriff
Our Founding Director, Paul Fiske, has been asked many times why The Sheriff Project is so important. If you have been to our recent meetings I am sure you will have heard the topic brought up at least once. Well, a member of the organization named Donna Fike sent out an email explaining why a the county sheriff is so important and thus why the Sheriff Project in general is so important. Here is her email:
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I have been questioned as to why this Sheriff Mack Event is so important… I thought that maybe a few more people have had similar thoughts. My experience has been that not many know what a sheriff is supposed to do….. Let me explain.
A sheriff is elected by the people, he works for the people. He is the ONLY elected Law officer, as such he is the Supreme Law officer of the county and he works for and is accountable to "We the People". He does not take orders from any one - except "the People" to whom he is accountable. Within the boundary of the county a sheriff has more power than the President of the United States.
Let me share this example to make the point of how much power a sheriff has.
The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Toilet Takers (AT&TT) come to your county and declare it is now illegal to own a toilet. "They" will be removing all toilets from the county this week!
The people say "We don’t want you to take our toilets, we like our toilets."
The AT&TT say, "Too bad we are here to take them!"
After some debate about the fact that the Constitution does not prohibit the owning and use of toilets, but protects the ownership of property; we are free to have them. The sheriff is called. The people explain to the sheriff the situation and remind him that it is not against the Constitution to own a toilet, and he needs to step in and make "them" go away.
It is the responsibility of the Sheriff to protect the people. He works for the people! He, as the Sheriff has the power and authority given to him by "The People" to tell the ‘Toilet Takers’ that "The People have spoken, they will be keeping their toilets!" Now they, as the AT&TT have a choice, they can peacefully leave the county without any toilets or they may sit in the county jail. It is their choice.
"We the people" need to keep in mind that we have responsibilities in supporting the Sheriff in the execution of his duty. We need to ‘have his back’, he needs to know that he does not stand alone, we are standing with him to protect our God given rights as outlined in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
It does not matter what entity it is that comes to the county, whether they be Federal, State, International, or a Local government agency. It is the Sheriff’s duty to work for the people! To "Protect and defend" the Constitution. They swear an Oath to do so. We need sheriffs in each county that understand their duty, and has the intestinal fortitude to follow thru and uphold his Oath to the Constitution in his capacity as Sheriff.
Written by, Donna Fike 10/3/09
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I have been questioned as to why this Sheriff Mack Event is so important… I thought that maybe a few more people have had similar thoughts. My experience has been that not many know what a sheriff is supposed to do….. Let me explain.
A sheriff is elected by the people, he works for the people. He is the ONLY elected Law officer, as such he is the Supreme Law officer of the county and he works for and is accountable to "We the People". He does not take orders from any one - except "the People" to whom he is accountable. Within the boundary of the county a sheriff has more power than the President of the United States.
Let me share this example to make the point of how much power a sheriff has.
The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Toilet Takers (AT&TT) come to your county and declare it is now illegal to own a toilet. "They" will be removing all toilets from the county this week!
The people say "We don’t want you to take our toilets, we like our toilets."
The AT&TT say, "Too bad we are here to take them!"
After some debate about the fact that the Constitution does not prohibit the owning and use of toilets, but protects the ownership of property; we are free to have them. The sheriff is called. The people explain to the sheriff the situation and remind him that it is not against the Constitution to own a toilet, and he needs to step in and make "them" go away.
It is the responsibility of the Sheriff to protect the people. He works for the people! He, as the Sheriff has the power and authority given to him by "The People" to tell the ‘Toilet Takers’ that "The People have spoken, they will be keeping their toilets!" Now they, as the AT&TT have a choice, they can peacefully leave the county without any toilets or they may sit in the county jail. It is their choice.
"We the people" need to keep in mind that we have responsibilities in supporting the Sheriff in the execution of his duty. We need to ‘have his back’, he needs to know that he does not stand alone, we are standing with him to protect our God given rights as outlined in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
It does not matter what entity it is that comes to the county, whether they be Federal, State, International, or a Local government agency. It is the Sheriff’s duty to work for the people! To "Protect and defend" the Constitution. They swear an Oath to do so. We need sheriffs in each county that understand their duty, and has the intestinal fortitude to follow thru and uphold his Oath to the Constitution in his capacity as Sheriff.
Written by, Donna Fike 10/3/09
Monday, October 12, 2009
"What Post-American Era?"
From Trends-Magazine.com.
"A whole range of books crowd the shelves proclaiming the coming of the “Post-American Era.” Most say that we’ll soon be overtaken by other countries, and some analysts go as far as to predict that America will fall behind a whole pack of up-and-coming nations. Is that threat realistic? Or, is it just more ranting from pessimists trying to make a buck off the “crisis of confidence”? To answer this question, we need to assess America’s fundamental strengths and weaknesses, as well as some of the more significant threats and opportunities..."
To read the entire article, click here.
"A whole range of books crowd the shelves proclaiming the coming of the “Post-American Era.” Most say that we’ll soon be overtaken by other countries, and some analysts go as far as to predict that America will fall behind a whole pack of up-and-coming nations. Is that threat realistic? Or, is it just more ranting from pessimists trying to make a buck off the “crisis of confidence”? To answer this question, we need to assess America’s fundamental strengths and weaknesses, as well as some of the more significant threats and opportunities..."
To read the entire article, click here.
LBCCS Movie Night Review and Resources
Students of liberty,
Thanks to all who came to the Friday movie night. I feel bad for those who missed out on the event. But we had over a dozen folks and the meeting went great! It was launched by Randy Toman who led our invocation. You can find him online at LehighValleyConservative.com and he is the founder of the Concerned Citizens of the Bethlehem School District. The CC-BASD is the organization that is hosting our special educational event on the 19th. Following the invocation, I made a quick presentation on money and the intentionally forgotten history of the Revolutionary war. Then we watched episodes 3 and 4 of "Liberty! The American Revolution." For those who missed the meeting, click here to watch the episodes online.
We covered the years 1776-1778 from Washington retreating from New York City, to his surprise attack on the Hessian troops in Trenton, to the crushing defeat of the British in Saratoga led by Benedict Arnold, to the French deciding to enter the war on America's side. It was exciting and inspiring to watch and I hope you all will consider coming to our next movie night coming in November.
For further reading on the the revolutionary generation, we would suggest:
Liberty! The American Revolution, by Thomas Fleming
1776, by David McCullough
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine
The 5000 Year Leap, by W. Cleon Skousen
The Making of America, by W. Cleon Skousen
And lastly, special thanks to Paul Fiske for providing the coffee, Pastor David Massie for use of the chapel, and Rose Dunlap for bringing snacks.
Blessings in liberty,
Ryan Burgett
Chairman - L.B.C.C.S.
ryan_burgett@hotmail.com
Thanks to all who came to the Friday movie night. I feel bad for those who missed out on the event. But we had over a dozen folks and the meeting went great! It was launched by Randy Toman who led our invocation. You can find him online at LehighValleyConservative.com and he is the founder of the Concerned Citizens of the Bethlehem School District. The CC-BASD is the organization that is hosting our special educational event on the 19th. Following the invocation, I made a quick presentation on money and the intentionally forgotten history of the Revolutionary war. Then we watched episodes 3 and 4 of "Liberty! The American Revolution." For those who missed the meeting, click here to watch the episodes online.
We covered the years 1776-1778 from Washington retreating from New York City, to his surprise attack on the Hessian troops in Trenton, to the crushing defeat of the British in Saratoga led by Benedict Arnold, to the French deciding to enter the war on America's side. It was exciting and inspiring to watch and I hope you all will consider coming to our next movie night coming in November.
For further reading on the the revolutionary generation, we would suggest:
Liberty! The American Revolution, by Thomas Fleming
1776, by David McCullough
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine
The 5000 Year Leap, by W. Cleon Skousen
The Making of America, by W. Cleon Skousen
And lastly, special thanks to Paul Fiske for providing the coffee, Pastor David Massie for use of the chapel, and Rose Dunlap for bringing snacks.
Blessings in liberty,
Ryan Burgett
Chairman - L.B.C.C.S.
ryan_burgett@hotmail.com
Liberty! The American Revolution, Parts 3 & 4
For those who missed our movie night, here are the episodes we watched.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Why Does LBCCS Exist?
Please watch this shocking video clip from the Glenn Beck Program. LBCCS is waging war against this kind of ignorance. For more information about how we are doing this, click here.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
"In An Ideal America"
by Leonard Read. Mises.org.
In an ideal America, every person should be free:
-to pursue his ambition to the full extent of his abilities, regardless of race or creed or family background.
-to associate with whom he pleases for any reason he pleases, even if someone else thinks it's a stupid reason.
-to worship God in his own way, even if it isn't "orthodox."
-to choose his own trade and to apply for any job he wants — and to quit his job if he doesn't like it or if he gets a better offer.
-to go into business for himself, be his own boss, and set his own hours of work — even if it's only three hours a week.
-to use his honestly acquired property or savings in his own way — spend it foolishly, invest it wisely, or even give it away.
-to offer his services or products for sale on his own terms, even if he loses money on the deal.
-to buy or not to buy any service or product offered for sale, even if the refusal displeases the seller.
-to disagree with any other person, even when the majority is on the side of the other person.
-to study and learn whatever strikes his fancy, as long as it seems to him worth the cost and effort of studying and learning it.
-to do as he pleases in general, as long as he doesn't infringe the equal right and opportunity of every other person to do as he pleases.
To read the entire post, click here.
In an ideal America, every person should be free:
-to pursue his ambition to the full extent of his abilities, regardless of race or creed or family background.
-to associate with whom he pleases for any reason he pleases, even if someone else thinks it's a stupid reason.
-to worship God in his own way, even if it isn't "orthodox."
-to choose his own trade and to apply for any job he wants — and to quit his job if he doesn't like it or if he gets a better offer.
-to go into business for himself, be his own boss, and set his own hours of work — even if it's only three hours a week.
-to use his honestly acquired property or savings in his own way — spend it foolishly, invest it wisely, or even give it away.
-to offer his services or products for sale on his own terms, even if he loses money on the deal.
-to buy or not to buy any service or product offered for sale, even if the refusal displeases the seller.
-to disagree with any other person, even when the majority is on the side of the other person.
-to study and learn whatever strikes his fancy, as long as it seems to him worth the cost and effort of studying and learning it.
-to do as he pleases in general, as long as he doesn't infringe the equal right and opportunity of every other person to do as he pleases.
To read the entire post, click here.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Special LBCCS Event!
We are excited to announce a special LBCCS event this month! We were invited by Randy Toman to join the Concerned Citizens of the Bethlehem Area School District (CC-BASD) at their monthly meeting on October 19. This meeting will be in place of our regular Discussion Group Meeting. Paul Fiske will be leading a presentation on our nation's founders and their views on public schools and education in general which will be followed by a question and answer time where Paul will be joined by Jake Towne and myself. We hope you will show up and support us as we spread the message of LBCCS! You will meet many new, good folks, and certainly learn a lot.
Date/Time:
Monday, October 19 at 7pm
Place:
Bethlehem Township Community Center
2900 Farmersville Rd
Bethlehem, PA
Directions:
The center is just down the road from where we have been holding our movie nights. From PA-33 between 22 and 78, exit at William Penn Hwy/Easton Ave and continue on Easton Ave (heading West) for .9 miles. Turn left at Farmersville Rd and follow for .5 miles. The community center will be on your left.
We hope to see you there!
Ryan Burgett
Chairman - L.B.C.C.S.
Date/Time:
Monday, October 19 at 7pm
Place:
Bethlehem Township Community Center
2900 Farmersville Rd
Bethlehem, PA
Directions:
The center is just down the road from where we have been holding our movie nights. From PA-33 between 22 and 78, exit at William Penn Hwy/Easton Ave and continue on Easton Ave (heading West) for .9 miles. Turn left at Farmersville Rd and follow for .5 miles. The community center will be on your left.
We hope to see you there!
Ryan Burgett
Chairman - L.B.C.C.S.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
"U.S. To Break Up Soon?"
by Chuck Baldwin.
"According to Macedonian Radio and Television On-line (MRT), a Russian professor predicts the United States will fall apart in July 2010. MRT reports, "'Mr. Obama is similar to the last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Gorbachev was also making great promises for the Soviet Union, but the situation was only getting worse,' he said. By next summer, according to Professor Panarin, the US will disintegrate into six blocs--and everyone will get their piece. 'The probability that the United States of America fall apart in July 2010 is more than 50 percent,' said Igor Panarin, Professor at Moscow's Diplomatic Academy within the Russian Federation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs..."
To read the entire article, click here.
"According to Macedonian Radio and Television On-line (MRT), a Russian professor predicts the United States will fall apart in July 2010. MRT reports, "'Mr. Obama is similar to the last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Gorbachev was also making great promises for the Soviet Union, but the situation was only getting worse,' he said. By next summer, according to Professor Panarin, the US will disintegrate into six blocs--and everyone will get their piece. 'The probability that the United States of America fall apart in July 2010 is more than 50 percent,' said Igor Panarin, Professor at Moscow's Diplomatic Academy within the Russian Federation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs..."
To read the entire article, click here.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
LBCCS October Movie Night!
October is here and we are excited to announce our next LBCCS movie night! We will be continuing the PBS documentary series "Liberty! The American Revolution." Last month we watched as the colonies rebelled against Britain's oppression, we learned about the formation of the continental army, the incredible taking of Boston and the formation and signing of our glorious Declaration of Independence. Next week we will be watching Episodes 3 and 4 which cover the years 1776 to 1778. We start with George Washington rushing down to fortify New York City as the British fleet continues to grow right off the coast.
You will certainly enjoy yourself and learn a lot! We will also be providing snacks and coffee.
Please be sure and RSVP by Facebook or email so we can properly prepare for the group.
Any questions? Contact me, Ryan, at 484-553-0956.
Date/Time:
Friday, October 9 at 7pm
Place:
Calvary Chapel
4321 Easton Ave
Bethlehem, PA
Finding the chapel:
From PA-33 between 22 and 78, exit at William Penn Hwy/Easton Ave and continue on Easton Ave (heading West) for .9 miles. The chapel is at the intersection of Easton Ave and Reeve Dr. on the right, across from the Bethlehem Township Municipal Bldg and nestled in between a number of outpatient offices.
We hope to see you there!
Ryan Burgett
Chairman - L.B.C.C.S.
ryan_burgett@hotmail.com
You will certainly enjoy yourself and learn a lot! We will also be providing snacks and coffee.
Please be sure and RSVP by Facebook or email so we can properly prepare for the group.
Any questions? Contact me, Ryan, at 484-553-0956.
Date/Time:
Friday, October 9 at 7pm
Place:
Calvary Chapel
4321 Easton Ave
Bethlehem, PA
Finding the chapel:
From PA-33 between 22 and 78, exit at William Penn Hwy/Easton Ave and continue on Easton Ave (heading West) for .9 miles. The chapel is at the intersection of Easton Ave and Reeve Dr. on the right, across from the Bethlehem Township Municipal Bldg and nestled in between a number of outpatient offices.
We hope to see you there!
Ryan Burgett
Chairman - L.B.C.C.S.
ryan_burgett@hotmail.com
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