A better guiding governmental principle is found in the slogan “Don’t Tread on Me”… as a nation under God (as per His design and the natural law that sustains civil society). Further fleshed out via conservative and libertarian principles of individual rights only in association with limited government. Tea Party Movement in its best forms are “ a symbol of fiscal conservatism and opposition to government overreach. “

Checks and balances are unfortunately often even thwarted due to a lack of oversight (e.g., ‘rubber stamps’ of corrupted entities) due to the depravity of men. But in its purest form it’s the best we got.

"Don't Tread on Me" embodies a spirit of independence and resistance to oppression.

If government in tandem with media propaganda, even half-truths, is manipulating masses to embrace / manufacture(d) consent, we need to make our voices heard (especially when our representative options are failing us).

But only God can sustain us for the sake of His elect - that’s the greatest purpose and ultimate reality.

Last edited by Anthony C.; Sat Oct 11, 2025 1:29 PM.