Q: Where Is Oliver Cromwell Now That We Really Need Him?
A: Maybe she's up in Alaska.
Nov 29, 2009 Rating
Palin Should Serve At Home by: James Harrison
I have the highest respect for former Governor Sarah Palin, but Oliver Cromwell she is not. Aside from being better looking, she should stay at home and raise her children. Let the men (if they can be found anymore!) take the lead in battle--political and military. As a public figure, she would set a wonderful example for families all across America.
That is where our strength lies. Already having public recognition, she could set up a computer data base and coordinate and encourage decent men to run for lower offices. It's called "the dog catcher strategy."
From these lower offices, they could move on up, giving the American people a choice instead of an echo of the same ole same ole. Such men could be an encouragement to each other. Christian men are America's sleeping giant. And somewhere among them are those potential lesser magistrates
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Interposition Has No Legal Standing by: John Campbell
"Though the monarchy was eventually restored, England was never again the same."
Oh yes it was. Cromwell's tyranny died with him, and the bishops he exiled and the prayer books he forbade were allowed back in when there was no successor for him. Were those who invited William and Mary to England to depose Catholic James II guilty of treason? Charles was nothing if not Protestant, perhaps the first English monarch to use the term to refer to himself.
"We must also remember that the death of King Charles I was not an assassination; it was a lawful execution after due process of law in accordance with the doctrine of interposition."
Where was this spelled out in British law? If it wasn't a part of British law, then on what basis can any citizen invoke it without being accused of assassination?
"Christians have a duty to think biblically and act biblically."
Indeed!
"We can only conclude by repeating the question with which we began: 'Oliver Cromwell, where are you now that we need you?'"
Happily, he's now amoulderin' in his grave.
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Assassnation vs. Execution by: Jim Harrison
Rev. Campbell was a faithful pastor of St. Matthew?s Reformed Episcopal Church for thirteen years. The phrases in quotes above are from the newsletter and are followed by that writer?s comments.
The reaction to Cromwell's reign even after he was "amoulderin" in his grave? was a mark of insanity via Charles II. The monarch dug him up, put his body on trial, and beheaded it -- all to avenge his father's death. Of course, the defendant could not answer the charges; we wonder why. The monarchy was not only losing much of its political power to Parliament, it was losing its mind. Edward Coke and Oliver Cromwell changed the course of English history forever.
Lawmakers of any government never spell out "the doctrine of interposition." Men never establish governments with the provision of being overthrown by lesser magistrates for becoming tyrannical -- English, American, or otherwise. Who would have spelled out such a law? Charles I? According to him, he was the "law." Parliament? They had no authority according to Charles, except for his purposes to convene them.
The Puritan revolt in England was led by lesser magistrates, and they retained English civilization as did the American revolt in the colonies. Patrick Henry made an interesting observation a century later:
"Tarquin and Caesar had each his Brutus, Charles the First his Cromwell, and George the Third -- The Speaker of the House interrupted to declare that he had spoken "Treason!" With only a brief pause, Henry continued: "may profit by their example! If this be treason, make the most of it." Lawrence H Gipson, The Coming of the Revolution (New York: Harper Torchbooks, 1962), p. 86, as quoted by Clarence B. Carson, A Basic History of the United States. (Phenix City, AL: American Textbook Committee, 1983, 2001), vol. 1, p. 155.
So then, Lawful executions and assassinations do have one thing in common; somebody dies, often a tyrant. If "any citizen" invokes it, we have an assassination. If duly constituted authority invokes it, we have an execution.
Mary, the daughter of James II was William or Orange's ticket to the throne -- English law (and tradition), you know, if that's what you're looking for.
Nov 29, 2009 Rating
Iron Law Of Oligarchy by: Richard S. Cahall
I have read your article with interest. I am in substantial agreement with you. It brings up the question of why this happens and whether it is preventable.
There is a sociologist, Robert Michels, who promulgated his idea of the "iron law of oligarchy", substantially agreeing with Aristotle who contended in the "Politics" that all democracies eventually degrade into oligarchies. Michel's book is "Political Parties". I have not yet read it but plan to shortly.
The country that has divested itself of empire and has managed to remain largely democratic is Great Britain although the overwhelming majority of its population seemed powerless to prevent its Prime Minister from joining Bush and his gang in going to war with Iraq.
I have a subjective impression that I cannot prove that our country has been on a steady downhill course as an enlightened civilization since Ronald Reagan was elected. Can this be turned around? Only time will tell.
Nov 29, 2009 Rating
The Beginning Of The End by: Jim Harrison
Our country has been on a "downhill course" as a Christian civilization since before the middle of the Eighteenth Century. The Mayflower Compact and many early colonial charters reflect our Christian beginnings. Even later state constitutions echo these principles only to be undermined by the ?no religious test? clause of the U.S. Constitution. Thanks to the European "enlightenment" and its various shades of making man the measure of all things.
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Remarkable Site by: M.W.B. Dallas
The only thing I find in error about your site is the real history of Cromwell. He was an evil man, a murderer and introduced England to the international bankers that have cost the entire world dearly. Are you aware of that?
