Tony Island Blog - Sane Thoughts for an Insane World

Welcome to Tony Island blog! Mark Levin's latest book, The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic , proposes and discusses 10 Constitutional amendments that Levin believes will restore a more balanced constitutional republic. Each chapter opens with the proposed amendment and then goes on to discuss the merits of the amendment, including historical facts to bolster his case. I assume that Levin would want these to be added to the Constitution as written, but he could also be setting them out as discussion points. While I disagree with his amendments (see below), I do strongly recommend the book for the historical and contemporary information used to discuss the proposed amendments. I want to take a moment and remind our readers that any tinkering with the Constitution is fraught with peril. One only needs look at the Prohibition mess and react with horror anytime an amendment is proposed. Let's take a look at each amendment (briefly) and...

Welcome to Tony Island blog! This editorial was written by a Canadian in 1973. It became so popular it was recorded and released as a hit tune. You can read its history on the Internet. While it still holds up today, for the most part, there are some outdated things like the American dominance in airplanes. It's interesting to listen to it and think how far the US has gone downhill these past 40 years (in some regards, not all). I'd really like your thoughts about this editorial. Would we see something similar today from a Canadian or any other nationality? Is it still true what it says about us in light of recent revelations (ie spying on our allies, war in Iraq, Afghanistan, etc)? Please share your thoughts! Thanks for reading Tony Island blog!

Welcome to Tony Island blog1 1812 Overture, Fireworks and Stars & Stripes Forever --- enjoy! Happy Independence Day!!

Welcome to Tony Island blog! Here's the Bill of Rights sung by "Rhythm, Rhyme and Results". Lyrics below video are by Evan Amick (from whose YouTube posting this video comes from) Good version of the song. **********ATTENTION********* I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG. THE ARTIST IS RHYTHM, RHYME, AND RESULTS. Chorus It's the Bill of Rights, it's the bill of your rights It's time to take your knowledge up to unfamiliar heights The thrill of your life, just like riding a bike You're never, never, never going to forget the Bill of Rights Verse I The right to free speech and religion and press Are guaranteed by Amendment One Amendment Number Two says it's true, that it's all up to you If you choose to possess a gun The government can't force you to house and feed a soldier Says Amendment Number Three Amendment Number Four we adore says without a warrant Your stuff can't be searched or seized Chorus (x2) Verse II Amendment...

Welcome to Tony Island blog! Happy 4th of July! Here's another inspiring video - Proud to be an American by Lee Greenwood. Cherish this holiday...you never know when it will end. Thanks for reading Tony Island blog!

Welcome to Tony Island blog! Happy Fourth of July! In 2008, the NFL read the Declaration of Independence before the Super Bowl. If you missed it or would like to see it again, here it is: This is what our Fore Fathers fought and died for. Isn't it time we respected that and got our current tyrannical government off our backs? Thanks for reading Tony Island blog!

Welcome to Tony Island blog! Here's a wonderful rendition (with lyrics) of America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) sung by a children's choir. Isn't that inspiring? Thanks for reading Tony Island blog!

Welcome to Tony Island blog! I thought I'd try to be inspiring this week and reignite the passion that is America with some videos. The first one is a classic rousing edition of God Bless America by Kate Smith. Feel the passion building? I hope so! Thanks for reading Tony Island blog!

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Welcome to Tony Island blog! On the lighter side...do you make your bed each day before going off to work? It's rare that I do - I tend to leave it as from day to day. Usually when changing the sheets, I'll make it up but other than that...nope. How about you? Let us know, by leaving a comment below, if you make your bed religiously every day or let it go. Do you feel better climbing into a made bed or does it not matter? Thanks for reading Tony Island blog!

Welcome to Tony Island blog. Tony Island blog is posting the FBI photos and video of the Boston Marathon Massacre suspects in an attempt to get this information out as far and wide as possible. If you have ANY information on these two suspects please call the FBI hotline at:   1-800-CALL-FBI     Please note: ALL available pictures (including HIGH RES) are available here: http://www.fbi.gov/news/updates-on-investigation-into-multiple-explosions-in-boston/photos   Please take a moment to review the pictures below AND to check the additional pictures available at the link above.     Suspect 1   Suspect 2     Suspect 2 - HIGH RES   VIDEO:       To Provide Tips in the Investigation If you have visual images, video, and/or details regarding the explosions along the Boston Marathon route and elsewhere, submit them on https://bostonmarathontips.fbi.gov/ . No piece ...

Welcome to Tony Island blog. "I'm Proud to be an American", by Lee Greenwood. We are one with Boston! Please pray for all those involved: victims, families and first responders. Thanks for reading Tony Island blog.

Welcome to Tony Island Blog! Just wanted to ask my blog readers to help me get some additional (free) space on Dropbox by signing up for a free Dropbox account using the following link: http://db.tt/YSL2FX3k Dropbox is "cloud-based" storage. You initially get 2GB of storage space (for photos, documents, etc). You can upgrade by inviting others (as I'm doing here) or paying. It's a good service to keep your photos safe. You can also upload documents you may need to access when away from home. Thanks for helping out! Thank you for reading Tony Island blog!

Welcome to Tony Island blog! Happy 2013! Well, I'm a little late, but better late than never! I have some thoughts I want to share with you, but first I'd like you to look at the upper right hand corner of the blog. See that new poll I posted? Would you mind voting to give me some feedback on the future direction of Tony Island blog? Thanks! Keep your eyes peeled for some all new entries for 2013! Thanks for reading Tony Island blog - be sure to come back again!