Another Key Factor in
The Moral Decline of America
And the Shift to a Socialist / Communist
Form of Government

Advice From George Washington Against Political Parties

    In his farewell address to America George Washington gave loving fatherly advice to this fledgling country that he helped give birth to.  Of the many inspired statements which Washington made those in which he spoke of political parties seem most appropriate as we consider America’s drift away from Constitutional Law.  “In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union,” Washington counseled strongly against the formation of political parties.  At the onset he advised against parties based on geographical distinction.  Thereafter Washington warned us “in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally.”  It is by this means that “cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the Power of the People, and to usurp for themselves the reins of Government…” In addition Washington said that, “The disorders and miseries, which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an Individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of Public Liberty.” (George Washington’s Farewell Address - 1796)

Washington’s Prophesies On Political Parties Fulfilled

    George Washington’s warnings against the party spirit based on geography are most prophetic with respect to the Civil War.  A careful review of our nation’s history further shows the great insight which Washington had.  Indeed, today as we view the cumulative corruption of Constitutional Law in America we are faced with the tragic reality of those very things which Washington had warned us against. 

Political Parties Used By Powerful Money Interests to Control America

    Washington spoke of a variety of “baneful effects” of political parties.  Although we have not yet seen individuals rise fully to the status of tyrant, we have seen presidents, agencies, and justices usurp power which is not Constitutional.  It would seem that America is driven and controlled by much less visible tyrants in the form of powerful money interests.  A corrupt system of election laws have formulated so as to allow powerful money interests to finance those candidates and elected officials who are willing to return favors.  The ethics of a Congressman receiving campaign contributions from outside of his district is no different than the President of the United States receiving campaign contributions from the Communist Chinese.  Until the power to elect representatives is taken from powerful money interests (PAC’s) and restored to the people, it is unlikely that we will ever achieve our hopes to truly safeguard right to life, preserve U.S. Sovereignty, adhere to Constitutional principles and promote public morality. In this regard a Bible verse seems most appropriate:  “And thou shalt take no gift for the gift blindeth the wise and perverteth the words of the righteous.” Exodus 23:8.