Tag Archives: United States of America

Jeffersonian Democracy

Posted on November 10, 2016 by annetbell

  The Jeffersonians were deeply committed to Republicanism in the United States, which meant opposition to aristocracy of any form, opposition to corruption, insistence on virtue, with a priority for the “yeoman farmer“, “planters“, and the “plain folk”. They were … Continue reading →

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Surprising Peggy Noonan Column

Posted on December 12, 2014 by annetbell

Peggy Noonan is  the speech writer for Ronald Reagan who touched hearts with her metaphors and inspirational words. (Husband thinks she should have lived in the 18th Century with her often flowery language!  ) She is the spokesman for the … Continue reading →

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A Lesson on Dealing with Politicians

Posted on October 18, 2014 by annetbell

Where has our dream gone of a country governed for and by the people? Why  has our vision disappeared?  It is just accepted  now that we can’t do anything to change Washington or the politicians. There is an election in … Continue reading →

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Common Core

Posted on October 14, 2014 by annetbell

This post is specially for teachers, retired or current, parents and grandparents of children in the United States. The documentary is 39 minutes long, but worth the clear presentation  of this new education initiative in the US. These questions are … Continue reading →

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