Ms. Pletka, it never hurts to quote Madison on what matters to our nation. I infer from your essay that the poll was of voters and not all citizens or residents in the United States. I am concerned that our America is becoming a population of mere citizens and not Americans. Is a fidelity to first principles of freedom, individual responsibility and limited government eroding?
Speaking of the Reagan foundation and Library; it's a special place for me because Reagan is an apostle of freedom, Simi Valley is my home and I am a frequent visitor and I helped build the Library. It is worthy of a visit. Take care.
That's so great to hear. We love the Reagan Library, and what a wonderful place to live. It's true that Madison does not steer you wrong, but it's important to ferret out his intentions. I spent a little time looking through debates about Greece and representative vs pure democracy, and found him to be the most persuasive. This is not my area in general, so I always learn something when digging in to better understand an issue. As to the country, as I spend a great deal of time in other countries, allow me to reassure you that civic life may be on the wane, but we have a lot of work to do to replicate the selfishness of our friends across the pond. :)
The lives of these men are essential to understanding the American form of government and our ideals of liberty. The Founding Fathers all played key roles in the securing of American independence from Great Britain and in the creation of the government of the United States of America
Ms. Pletka, it never hurts to quote Madison on what matters to our nation. I infer from your essay that the poll was of voters and not all citizens or residents in the United States. I am concerned that our America is becoming a population of mere citizens and not Americans. Is a fidelity to first principles of freedom, individual responsibility and limited government eroding?
Speaking of the Reagan foundation and Library; it's a special place for me because Reagan is an apostle of freedom, Simi Valley is my home and I am a frequent visitor and I helped build the Library. It is worthy of a visit. Take care.
That's so great to hear. We love the Reagan Library, and what a wonderful place to live. It's true that Madison does not steer you wrong, but it's important to ferret out his intentions. I spent a little time looking through debates about Greece and representative vs pure democracy, and found him to be the most persuasive. This is not my area in general, so I always learn something when digging in to better understand an issue. As to the country, as I spend a great deal of time in other countries, allow me to reassure you that civic life may be on the wane, but we have a lot of work to do to replicate the selfishness of our friends across the pond. :)
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Gingrich 360 Episode 869: Founding Fathers – James Madison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q3UveFsEmU
Jul 12, 2025 Newt's World Podcasts
The lives of these men are essential to understanding the American form of government and our ideals of liberty. The Founding Fathers all played key roles in the securing of American independence from Great Britain and in the creation of the government of the United States of America