“The American founding is not just about a group of people, a group of men. It is about an ideal: Both a vision and understanding of the very essence of democracy, constitutional government, a representative republic, and the remarkably powerful concept of being endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights.” PeopleMenGovernmentCertainUnderstandingPowerfulVisionDemocracyRightsGroupsConceptsIdealsEssenceCreatorRepublicRepresentativesFoundingConstitutional GovernmentUnalienable Rights Author:Paul Kengor
“It is quite sad, to me, that that ideal, that vision and understanding [of American founding ], doesn't seem to be a part of the current political season.” SeemsPoliticalUnderstandingVisionIdealsSeasonsCurrentsFounding Author:Paul Kengor
“Issues are important, yes, but issues come and go. America as an ideal is timeless.” ImportantAmericaIssuesIdealsTimelessComes And Goes Author:Paul Kengor
“If our presidents, or potential presidents, don't know this or don't articulate [an America ideal], that's a blown opportunity. The president can teach as well as lead.” IfsKnowsWellsAmericaOpportunityPresidentTeachIdeals Author:Paul Kengor
