"The Original Argument": Focus and Excel

I just started reading "The Original Argument" by Glenn Beck, Joshua Charles, the Glenn Beck Staff, and assorted "Experts."

I read through the intros and verbiage that outlines the purpose of the work and intent of the Authors. It is Compelling testimony of their belief in the greatness and exceptionalism of the American Experiment in self government and individual freedom. Indeed, the Founders understood the significance of their attempt at conceptualizing and instituting a government like none before in the history of the world. "The Original Argument" is a work that puts the founders and the "Federalist Papers" in context and in relevance to current political debate.

Focus, Take it to the next level: That is the message that struck me. I am sure that was not the intent of the authors of "The Original Argument." As stated, they were simply interested in getting people to read the original "Federalist Papers", or at least to understand them, in order to understand the roots of the principles codified in the Constitution.

However, I am not satisfied with that. I believe the real purpose, unknown to the writers, is that we, The American People should use this work to help us focus on the pertinent discussions that will lead us to the next level of the Great American Experiment. Our Generation is tasked with answering the hard questions of today with expanded vision of the "Original Intent" of "The Original Argument."

To do that we must understand the framework and founding principles of our current government (Federalist Papers, "The Original Argument.") We must understand the roles of Human Nature, Spirituality, and Leadership, in the conduct of government and human affairs. We have to let go of pre-concieved notions, just as the founders did. Note: I did not say let go of proven principle but of notions, or in other words, predjudices and unproven concepts.

I will have more to write on this in the future I am sure. For now, it is enough to get the current arguement/debate/fight started.

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE ROAD YOU ARE ON, HOW WILL YOU KNOW YOUR DESTINATION? Read: "The Original Arguement" and "The Federalist Papers."

Read and Contemplate, Debate and Understand, Reason and Endure, FAIL AND DIE.

(Disclaimer: You may not actually die because of your current state of ignorance, but you will surely die of boredom and/or exclusion and lonliness if you are not engaged in the survival of your country.

Semper Fi,

GySgt. DD Barton, Ret. 2236292

War Dog 6 "Over"