This American's Creed

I believe in America’s Constitution and its ordained Republic

An instrument for responsive governance  

Of all the people,

By representatives of the people,

For the good of all the people.

Whose just powers derive solely 

From the consent of the governed;

One existing to secure the inherent rights of all persons;

With equal privileges, immunities, and protections of law,

For all and with malice toward none.

I believe this Republic is one and indivisible;

Established upon the principles

Of liberty, equality, equity, and liberality

To which all authentically patriotic Americans

Commit their Lives, their Fortunes, and their Sacred Honor.

Furthermore, I believe I am duty bound

To love this hallowed Republic to,

Support its Constitution,

Champion its ideals,

And to work persistently for their realization.

To preserve, protect, and defend the Republic 

Against all enemies either foreign or domestic.

In public offices, executive suites, armed gangs, or fanatical sects,

And any other people betraying or threatening this Constitutional Republic

Are personal adversaries, who I am also honor bound to oppose!

 R. Lawrence Conley

18 May 2018

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Two Out of Three Is Bad!

Speaker of the House:

The Constitution lists three actions that amount to treason: [1] “levying war against” the United States, or [2] “adhering to their enemies,” or [3] “giving them aid and comfort.” The attacks on the “Deep State” DOJ, FBI, CIA, or Statement Department surely gives aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States. Denying, ignoring, and ridiculing the active measures cyber attacks on the 2016 election process strongly resembles adherence to enemies of the United States. In this case, two out of three is unquestionably bad!

    The preceding treachery has come from the current administration, but it is awakening echoes in some Republican Congress Members. For example, Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan – members of the House Serfdom Caucus – have attacked the FBI, the Mueller Investigation, and now are calling for the removal or resignation of AG, Sessions. The latter call is probably to allow the installation of an AG who can shut down the Mueller Investigation. Such a patent development amounts to giving aid and comfort to enemies of the United States.

    My request to you: Tell members of the House Republican Majority to promptly cease and permanently desist from undermining and maligning the DOJ, FBI, and the Mueller Investigation. Secondly, send a stern, unequivocal, and clear message to the administration that they too should knock off any and all of this despicable behavior.

    I am a veteran of the Vietnam War, not merely the V W era. I put my life on the line for this country, and I ask you to stand up for the Constitution of the United States and the rule of law. Let the Mueller Investigation proceed to its full and ultimate end. Let the truth come out and appropriate action taken whatever that may eventually prove to be! Let it remain true that treason against the United States, whether it be of the first, second, or third variety, does not prosper!

Larry Conley

04 January 2018

Musings on a New Yea

Once again, the year has turned

Now we ponder bridges built and bridges burned.

Day by day in the year that’s passed,

Did we do our best from the beginning until the last?

When looking at others did we strive to see,

The very best that they could be?

Then, did we help them as we could,

So, they might do abundant good?

As we went on and lived our life,

Did we promote peace and tamp down strife?

No matter what good or ill came our way,

Did we let our outlook rule the day?

As seasons came and seasons went,

Did we refuse to whine, wail, and lament?

Was it foremost in our mind,

To above, all be genuine and kind?

The world may be a harsh and heartless place,

But did we summon healing grace?

Despite opposition and obstacles to our plan,

Did we do well by every woman and man? 

Now in this sparkling New Year,

Let us make a vow and say it clear:

Come what may we will endeavor

To be the best we have yet been – ever!