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The Business of Family

By Adam, on August 1st, 2010%

While I was exploring the University of Texas at Austin this July, I discovered a statue and a plaque that were quiet interesting to me. The plaque was at the base of a statue of a father and mother holding their young child. They are looking upward together. They are striving . . . → Read More: The Business of Family

A Woman’s Nation

By Adam, on October 28th, 2009%

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I thought this was a very interesting report on the shifting ideas of the upcoming generation’s perspective on gender roles and in particular the role of women in the workplace and . . . → Read More: A Woman’s Nation

Socialism in America

By Adam, on September 24th, 2009%

I like this video and some of the points that the congressman makes. Stay tuned for my opinion on the health . . . → Read More: Socialism in America

Family, Freedom, God, and Country

By Adam, on June 28th, 2009%

The following is an essay by Hyrum Arnesen, my brother, which won first place in the “America’s Freedom Festival at Provo” essay contest.

No civilization in history has succeeded in maintaining itself. Each one has risen to power, become prosperous, and eventually declined, falling into decay. Can any country escape this fateful cycle? Yes! . . . → Read More: Family, Freedom, God, and Country

The Latest Presidential Proclamation

By Adam, on June 3rd, 2009%

American presidents have the prerogative to issues proclamations that affect public policy and draw the public’s attention to issues that are important to the president. This week Barack Obama issued such a proclamation. It proclaims the month of June 2009 as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.” In the proclamation, Obama stated, . . . → Read More: The Latest Presidential Proclamation

Sleep My Sons, Your Duty Done

By Adam, on May 25th, 2009%

At Gettysburg, Lincoln dedicated a portion of the battlefield “as a final resting place for those who [there] gave their lives that [this] nation might live.” On this day this year we remember those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Whether we are rich or poor, republican or . . . → Read More: Sleep My Sons, Your Duty Done

And Here We Go Again

By Adam, on March 30th, 2009%

Let it die. Just let it die. As difficult as this may sound, letting the American car industry just die would be better than what our radical president has done. I was very concerned today when I heard that President Obama had fired the chairman of General Motors. The most distressing thing about . . . → Read More: And Here We Go Again

The Answer

By Adam, on March 22nd, 2009%

This last week and a half I’ve wanted several times to sit down and write about how things in this country need to change. I’ve wanted to point out what we’re doing wrong and point a blaming finger at those who seem to be responsible. I’ve decided, however, that this week none of that . . . → Read More: The Answer

It Was the Best of Times