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When this nation finds itself between two paths, republic or empire, we are slowly realizing that we have no moral compass to find our way home.

Sometimes the road has been difficult and we have made many mistakes as a nation.

There have been times when we as a people have seemingly lost our way, succumbing to excess and greed. We have interfered with other nation’s right of self-determination when it was in our own interests to do so.

At this point in time, America seems to be lost. We engage in “faith-based principles” instead of the rule of law. No longer are the principles and the law, as stated in our constitution, being followed

We have evolved a system of corporate influence in Washington that is unparalleled.

We are engaged in a war in Iraq that is costing us $970,000,000 a day. Our trade deficit is roughly $800 Billion dollars.

Why aren’t Americans demanding answers from the people that seek the highest office in this land?