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Where to begin on an incredible essay. One of the core concepts of Reaganism was that the government was an impediment to success, not the creator. When Trump says I alone can fix it and there is this odd idoltry around him, too many Republicans either are forgetting or have never learned one of the core Reagan beliefs. "It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions." This ranges from which schools for their kids, what prices they are willing to pay for groceries and doctor they wish to keep.

Ben's comments on the predictability of Harris after the June 27 debate. It never seems to occur to the Trump campaign that Biden would drop out or that this Democratic Party would never pass over a black woman. On June 28 a Harris candidacy was nearly assured.

I too am an optimist because the Republic has been through civil wars, world wars, at least five major depressions, a cold war, stagflation, 46 presidents, and the rise and fall of rivals including France, England, Germany, and Japan. This does not mean I am sanguine however. Reagan also said “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."

Writing for Freemen News is part of my effort, wilderness or not.

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