1. Until recently, I considered myself a good citizen because I worked hard, paid my taxes, devoted myself to raising my family, voted in all national elections and most local elections and expressed my patriotism on national holidays. About a year ago, I sensed that we were starting to experience more than the normal ups and downs that America had gone through and that I needed to do more. As a result, I started reading about America’s founding history and tried to understand what has and is going on in our more current history. Although, I come from a period of time that the history of America’s founding was readily taught in school, as I re-read the founding history some 50 plus years later, I was awe struck by what I realized from my studies. I realized that this is truly a “Miracle Nation”. A “Miracle Nation” that can never be recreated. As I read about more current history, I was horrified when I came to the realization that our “Miracle Nation” is on what I believe is a “path of destruction”. A “path of destruction” that will deprive most of us, our children, our grand- children and those beyond of the freedoms, liberties and opportunities so many Americans have been so fortunate to have experienced. As a result, I want to make others aware of why I think this is a “Miracle Nation” and why I think it is on a “path of destruction”, in the hopes that many more Americans will get involved in helping knock America off the “path of destruction” I believe it is on. .

2. We can not and must not leave the preservation of our “Miracle Nation” to the politicians. The presentation that follows will intersperse three elements that I believe have made America a “Miracle Nation”, with the two elements that I believe have put America on the “path of destruction” it is on. I am not a professional presenter, do not have an actors voice and I’m self- taught in making the displays that you will see, so please view my presentation for its content, not its artistic merits. My motivation for trying to help knock America off the “path of destruction” I believe it is on is my gratitude for those that have made the ultimate sacrifice (picture of soldiers) so that I could live in this great country and (picture of family). I hope you can come to a similar motivation. Element Number One of the “Miracle Nation” – (breadth, beauty, etc. of land) Element Number One of the “path of destruction” – (“politicians” “irresponsible actions” and “abuse of power”) Element Number Two of the “Miracle Nation” – (America’s exceptionalism) Element Number Two of the “path of destruction” – (our “enjoyment of plenty”, putting us on a “path of destruction” because we have left the “politicians” to their “irresponsible actions” and “abuses of power” Element Number Three of the “Miracle Nation” – (seven miracles involved in the formation of America) .

3. “Miracle Nation” Element I The Breadth, Diversity, Resources, Beauty Of America’sLands .

4. “Government [“politicians”] is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left toirresponsible actions.” “Path of Destruction” Element I “Politicians” “irresponsible actions” and “abuses of power” George Washington “Occupants of public offices [“politicians”] love power and are prone to abuse it [power].” 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 .

5. For brevity, the “politicians” “irresponsible actions” and “abuses of power” will generally be presented with a graph overlaid by a summary statement of the charts content without giving you the time to study the graph. It will be difficult to fully comprehend every chart, but you should come away understanding how “irresponsible” our “politicians” have been and how they have “abused power”. .

6. Trying To Put A Trillion Dollars Into Perspective 10 One Hundred Dollar Bill ($100) ($100 Bills) One Thousand Dollar Packet ($1,000) 1,000 ($1,000 Packets) 1,000 ($1,000,000 Packets) One Million Dollar Packet ($1,000,000) 1,000 One Billion Dollar Packet ($1,000,000,000) ($1,000,000,000 Packets) One Thousand Billions ($1,000,000,000,000) One Trillion Dollar Packet ($1,000,000,000,000)

7. “Pork Barrel” Funding – Buying Votes and Campaign Contributions, No Oversight, Corruption 2006 $29 Billion (14,000 Projects) $107,000 to study the sex life of the Japanese quail $800,000 for a restroom on Mt. McKinley. $1.2 million to study the breeding habits of the woodchuck $19 million to examine gas emissions from cow flatulence

8. “Entitlements” – Failure To Insure Adequate Funding Cost Of Significantly Increased Life Expectancy, Not Taken Into Account 85 79 65 2000 1940 2050

9. “Entitlements” – Failure To Insure Adequate Funding Cost Of Significantly Increased Number Of Persons 85 Or Older, Not Taken Into Account $12.3 Million 2040 $4.3 Million 2000 $.9 Million 1960 Medical Costs Increase Considerable As Beneficiaries Age Beyond 65

10. “Entitlements” – Failure To Insure Adequate Funding Cost Of Coverage Of Non-Retired Workers/Dependents, Not Taken Into Account 54 Million 18 Million All Beneficiaries 36 Million Retired Workers/Dependents 2010

11. “Entitlements” – Failure To Insure Adequate Funding Paying Out Far More Than Was Paid In Married Couple – Only One Worked – $50,000 Average Salary Retired At 65 Social Security $229,959 More Paid Out Social Security $456,000 More Paid Out $685,959 More Paid Out, Not Including Prescription Drugs

12. “Entitlements” – Failure To Insure Adequate Funding Substantial Increase In Recipients Receiving Benefits – Substantial Decrease In Workers Paying Payroll Taxes 78 3.7 2030 2010 2.4 46 2030 2010

13. “Entitlements” – Failure To Insure Adequate Funding Congress “Stealing” “Social Security Trust Fund” Funds $2.4 Trillion

14. “Entitlements” – Failure To Insure Adequate Funding Significant Amount Of Income Tax Revenue Will Be Needed To Cover Entitlements 2050 64.9% 9.1x 2030 47.2% 6.6x 2010 7.1%

15. “Entitlements” – Failure To Insure Adequate Funding RESULT: Unfunded Entitlement Liabilities Of $114 Trillion At June 2011, That Will Increase Rapidly June 2011 June 2015 .

16. Out Of Control Spending – Excessive Debt, Inflation Use “Credit Card” (Debt) To Cover Expenditures Greater Than Tax Income Obama’s 10 Year Budget Based On 2009 And 2010 Under Estimates, The Deficits Will Likely Be Greater Than Projected By The CBO Average $1.5 Trillion Per year 2020 2010

17. Out Of Control Spending – Excessive Debt, Inflation No Chance Of Paying Down “Credit Card” (Debt) Balance – Arbitrarily Raise “Credit Card” Limit 2020 $30+ Trillion 2010 $14.3 Trillion

18. NON-TAX FUNDS – Print Dollars (Quantitative Easing) “Entitlements” – Out Of Control Spending

19. Excessive Print Dollars (Quantitative Easing) The Excessive Printing Of Dollars (QE1/QE2) Has Triggered The Start Of Coming Significant Inflation More Printing Of Dollars (QE3), Currently Being Considered, Could Result In A Level of Hyperinflation

21. The Excessive Printing Of Dollars (QE1/QE2) Has Triggered The Start Of Coming Significant Inflation More Printing Of Dollars (QE3), Currently Being Considered, Could Result In A Level of Hyperinflation NON-TAX FUNDS – Print Dollars (Quantitative Easing) “Entitlements” – Out Of Control Spending Germany Hyper-Inflation One Trillion Paper Marks to OneGold Mark (1923) Over 25 Countries Experienced Hyperinflation Of Varying Degrees From 1900 to 2009, Including Austria, Brazil, China, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Poland, Russia One Paper Mark to OneGold Mark (1918)

22. United States “Credit Card” (Perpetual Debt) Balance $14.3 Trillion End Of 2010 Why Is It Called “Limitless”? Why Is It Called “Perpetual Debt”? Many Economists Believe, When The “Perpetual Debt” Meets Or Exceeds GDP, A Financial Crisis Is Inevitable Our Current Financial Crisis Seems To Support That Premise Deficits % GDP SPENDING – Perpetual Debt With A Projected $1.62 Trillion Deficit In 2011, Not Only Will The $14.3 Trillion “Credit Card” (Perpetual Debt) Balance Not Be Paid Down, It Will Increase To $15.9 Trillion (Hence The Name “Perpetual”, As It Only Increases And Never Goes Away) The Deficits Are Paid By Borrowings And Accumulate As The United States’ “Credit Card” (Perpetual Debt) Balance $14.3 Trillion “Credit Card” (Perpetual Debt) Balance By $2.15 Trillion = 6.7 Years To Pay Off Balance, But Nothing Else Would Be Paid Congress Determines The “Credit Card” (Perpetual Debt) Limit By Simply Voting To Increase It, Providing A “Limitless” Source Of Funds 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2010

23. Big Government – Growing Federal Employment, High Wages, Excessive Pensions Some of the “Politicians” “irresponsible actions” and “abuses of power” Private Government

24. Big Government – Running Companies Inefficiently, At A Loss, With Waste, Corruption Medicare (Waste, Fraud, Inefficiencies) U.S. Postal Service AMTRAK Fannie Mae – Freddie Mac (Nationalizing U.S. Mortgage Industry) Billions of Dollars Bail Out Funds Through February 2011 $153 Billion With A Projected Additional Requirement Of $150 Billion Losses $30 Billion $1 Billion Loss

25. The Breakdown of “America’s Financial Future Chart” (2010 – 2080) $2.15 Trillion Other $208T Corporate Income Tax $155B Individual Income Tax $927T 10% 9% $2.5 Trillion 41% $2.0 Trillion $2.15 Trillion Total Taxes $1.5 Trillion TAX REVENUE 40% Social Insurance Tax $865T Income Tax Corporate Taxes 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 208 2005 2010

26. Creating Dependency – Redistribution of Wealth, Destroying Capitalism To The Detriment of Most Americans Welfare Spending In Inflation-Adjusted Dollars (2010) $1,450 44 million And Growing Average Food Assistance Participation $600 16 million

27. Causing Continued Dependence On Foreign Oil – Excessive Energy Costs and Economic Vulnerability Declining U.S. Oil Production Increasing U.S. Oil Imports 2010 Declining World Oil Production The U.S. Has The World’s Largest Reserves Of Recoverable Fossil Fuel Supplies (Oil, Shale, Coal, Natural Gas) 2020 68% 2010 2020 2030 2010

28. Driving Manufacturing Overseas – Killing Our Manufacturing Industry, Increased Unemployment and Increased Trade Deficit 2nd Highest Corporate Tax Rate In The World, Driving Many Companies Overseas

29. Military Establishment – Over Commitment of Troops, Not Fighting To Win, Waste, Three War Fronts, Etc. Global Military Spending (Billions $) 730+ Military Installations In 50+ Countries China U.S. Russia U.K.

30. Stimulus Program – “Political” Pay Offs, Waste, Corruption Where Are The “Shovel Ready” Projects? Stimulus Spending Where Are The “Shovel Ready” Projects? Employment

31. “Crony Capitalism” – Choosing Industry Winners/Losers, Buying Campaign Funds, Corruption Jeffrey Immelt CEO Of G.E. (General Electric) Appointed By President As “Chairman of “Council On Jobs Creation And Competitiveness” G.E. Closed 20 Plants Between 2007 and 2009, Laying Off 20,000 Workers, To Move Overseas For Tax Loophole G.E. 2009 and 2010 Combined Profits Were $18.5 Billion Taxes Paid On $18.5 Billion 2009 and 2010 Profits - Zero

32. Government Run Education System – U.S. Education Ranking Has Fallen Precipitously Since Department Of Education Formed U.S. Per Student Spending Is Two to Three Times Greater Than It Is In England, Germany and Japan PISA Science Ranking Change (2003 To 2006) PISA Math Ranking Change (2003 To 2006) USA USA Top Ten Ranked Countries Top Ten Ranked Countries

33. “Miracle Nation” Element II America’s Exceptionalism 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 .

34. The Founding of The United States of America Represents The Convergence Of A Unique Set Of Religious Political Social Economic Principles Principles Brought To Life In The “New World” To Create “The MiracleNation” . .

35. “The Miracle Nation” Not Perfect, But As Near Perfect As Any Nation Ever Formed In The Freedom, Prosperity and Opportunities That It Has Provided Its Peoples .

36. Exceptionalism That Can Not Be Explained By A Superior Race Of People, For America Is The World’s Melting Pot .

37. Nor ExceptionalismExplained By Population Numbers, For America Has Never Been More Than 4.5% Of The World’s Population 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 United States Population As A Portion Of The World Population (Billions of People) 2010 United States Population 310 Million of 6.9 Billion People (4.5%) . 1800 1900 1950 1975 2000 2010 .

38. Russia #1 6,601,668 sq. miles (11.5% of Total) Canada #2 3,855,100 sq. miles (6.7% of Total) Nor Exceptionalism Explained By Occupying The Largest Land Mass China #3 3,722,029 sq. miles (6.5% of Total) United States #4 3,717,813 sq. miles (6.5% of Total) .

39. “The Miracle Nation’s” Principles Working Together To Enable A Melting Pot Of Peoples, Only 4.5% Of The World Population And Controlling Only 6.5% Of The World Land Mass,To: – have the world’s largest national economy Rather “Exceptionalism” That Has Come From The “Miracle Nation’s” Political, Economic, Social, Religious Principles Working Together As Intended By The Founding Fathers – have the world’s highest per capita standard of living – be the world’s largest dollar provider of foreign aid – be the world’s leading dollar provider of charity (it would take 3 Frenchmen, 7 Germans and 14 Italians to equal the charitable donations of 1 American) – provide the greatest freedom, liberty, opportunity for the greatest number of people in the history of the world – be the source for 50% of Britannica’s “Great Inventions” .

40. Digital Camera Weather Satellite Carbon Fiber Lunar Module GPS e-Mail Cable TV Copy Machine Laser Chemotherapy Fiber Glass Hand Calculator Some Of America’s “Greatest Inventions”……… Polio Vaccine Powered Flight Space Telescope Personal Computer Cell Phone Space Shuttle Bar Code Microwave Heart-Lung Machine DNA Light Bulb Nuclear Submarine Internet Radar Gun CD .

42. Exceptionalism That Has Enabled Our “Miracle Nation” To Commit Its Soldiers And Resources To Free Millions Of People Around The World From Tyrannical Rule And Preserve Our Nation From Foreign Threat Colonial Americansand Millions of Immigrants (Revolutionary War) Black Americans (Civil War) Western-Eastern Europeans (World War I, World War II) Japanese, Chinese, Asians (World War II) South Koreans (Korean War) South Vietnamese (Vietnam War) Kuwaitis, Afghans, Iraqis (Gulf Wars) . This slide has not been de-layered

43. “Yes, we [the Founders] did produce a near-perfect republic. But will they [the American people] keep it? Or will they, in theenjoyment of plenty, lose the memory of freedom…. [putting America] on a path of destruction?” “Path of Destruction” Element II “Politicians” “irresponsible actions” and “abuses of power” Thomas Jefferson 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 .

44. In Our “enjoyment of plenty”, WE have left the “politicians” to “irresponsible actions” and “abuses of power”,putting America on the “path of destruction” Jefferson warned us about 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 .

45. Evidence Of The Start Down A “Path of Destruction” Home Prices Dropping Back To 70’s-80’s Lows Deficits 70’s 80’s 2010 Tax Revenue 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 .

46. Evidence Of The Start Down A “Path of Destruction” 11% Of All Homes In Foreclosure - Up From 1% Deficits Tax Revenue 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2010 .

47. Evidence Of The Start Down A “Path of Destruction” $3 Trillion Drop In The Stock Market Deficits Tax Revenue 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2010 .

48. Evidence Of The Start Down A “Path of Destruction” Real Unemployment 22% vs 9.2% Government Rate 6% 22% 7% Stopped Looking 9.2% Part Time, Want Full Benefits Deficits Tax Revenue 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2010 .

49. America’s “Credit Card” (Debt) Balance $14.3 Trillion Deficits Tax Revenue 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2010 .

50. “Path of Destruction” Ramifications Thru 2010 The Non-Partisan “Congressional Budget Office” (CBO) Forecast Of America’s Financial Future $114 Trillion Unfunded Entitlement Liabilities 22% Real Unemployment $3 Trillion Drop In Stock Market 11% Of All Homes In Foreclosure Home Prices At 70’s – 80’s Lows Deficits Tax Revenue 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2010 .

51. A Many Times Multiple Ramifications End of 2010 Suffocating Taxes For All Wage Earners High, If Not Hyper Inflation Wide Spread Civil Unrest A Significantly Lower Standard Of Living All Totaled The Effective “Destruction” Of America, “The Miracle Nation” Deficits Tax Revenue 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2010 .

52. Creating Our Financial Armageddon Continuing To Deny and Disguise Its Existence With Rhetoric The “Politicians” The Effective “Destruction” Of America, “The Miracle Nation” Deficits Tax Revenue 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2010 .

53. Created And Allowed An Assemblage Of “Politicians” To Flourish We Must Remove The “Politicians” In 2012 The American People The Effective “Destruction” Of America, “The Miracle Nation” Deficits Tax Revenue 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2010 .

54. “Miracle Nation” Element II The “Miracles Required For America’s Founding “A Miracle Nation” If “Destroyed”, Never To Be Recreated .

55. #1 – The Early Colonists’ Courage, Perseverance, Character and Judeo-Christian Values, The Foundation-Bedrock Of “TheMiracle Nation” Structure An Overview Of Seven “Miracles” Involved In Creating “The Miracle Nation” the Pilgrims came to America to escape religious persecution, bringing their Judeo-Christian values 53of the102 Pilgrims and 18 crew members died in 1styear,14 of 18 adult women, showing great courage the early colonists came to a virtual wilderness, requiring great resolve to survive .

58. #3 – Winning The Revolutionary War – The War The Colonists Couldn’t Possibly Win, “The Miracle War” Britain had the largest army and the most powerful navy in the world ragtag volunteer army and no navy, lacked food, weapons, proper clothing after each battle, army melted away, most of a new army had to be recruited a cruel and bitter conflict for eight years , with many more battles lost than won – BUT THE WAR WON . .

59. #4 – The Discovery Of Moses’ Representative Government Concept And Its Use As A Template For America’s Form Of Representative Government People’s Law (Constitution) Ruler’s Law No Law 100% (Tyranny) 0% (Anarchy) NO RULER No Law and Order PEOPLE In Rebellion Moses’ Representative Government Concept Was A Balance Between Too Little Government (Anarchy) and Too Much Government (Tyranny) Built Around The Concept Of “Natural Law” (Man’s Inalienable Rights) . .

60. #5 – Adam Smith’s “Free-Market Economy” Concept Being Released “Just At The Right Time” (1776) To Provide An Economic System Compatible With Constitution Precepts Of Liberty, Freedom, Opportunity “Wealth of Nations”released in 1776 – “natural law of supply and demand” people effectively vote with their dollars on what they want – “economic democracy” provided Founding Fathers the fully articulated, feasible economic system compatible with Constitution precepts No Country Has Ever Come Close To Achieving The Economic Success Of America . .

61. #6 – “Founder” Selfless Leadership During The 180 Years Of The Making Of America, Most Notably That Of George Washington Washington’s Leadership Involved Three Roles Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Army (persevered through 8 bitter years of war to lead the colonies to independence) Statesmanship Presiding Over The Constitution Congress (reconciled the diverse interests of the 13 colonies, essential for the formulation of the Constitution ) First President of the United States of America*** (elected 2 times unanimously as President - set the standards for the Presidency) ***With great disdain, declined certain military and financial leaders desire to establish him as King George I of America . .

62. #7 – The CONSTITUTION – First Written Constitution That Enabled Mankind To Govern Himself And Do So Under The Concept Of Natural Law And Judeo-Christian Principles And Values, The Roof-Capstone Of “The Miracle Nation” Structure The Constitution Based On “Natural Law” Recognizes People’s Rights Are Granted Directly By The Creator To The People And In Turn By The People To The Government INTENT OF THE CONSTITUTION’S STRUCTURE Small Federal Government – Strong Local Government Separation of Powers Checks And Balances Individuals not only protected from the harmful acts of other citizens; more importantly, protected from their own government . .

63. #7 – The CONSTITUTION – First Written Constitution That Enabled Mankind To Govern Himself And Do So Under The Concept Of Natural Law And Judeo-Christian Principles And Values, The Roof-Capstone Of “The Miracle Nation” Structure #6 – “Founder” Selfless Leadership During The 180 Years Of The Making Of America, Most Notably That Of George Washington #5 – Adam Smith’s “Free-Market Economy” Concept Being Released “Just At The Right Time” (1776) To Provide An Economic System Compatible With Constitution Precepts Of Liberty, Freedom, Opportunity #4 – The Discovery Of Moses’ Representative Government Concept And Its Use As A Template For America’s Form Of Representative Government #3 – Winning The Revolutionary War – The War The Colonists Couldn’t Possibly Win, “The Miracle War” #2 – The Opportunity To Have 180 Years (1607 to 1787) To Experiment In Developing America’s Fundamental Social, Religious, Economic, Political Concepts #1 – The Colonists’ Courage, Perseverance, Character and Judeo-Christian Values, The Foundation-Bedrock Of “TheMiracle Nation” Structure .

64. For The Sake Of Our Children, Grandchildren and Beyond, We Must Not Let “The MiracleNation” Be “Destroyed”, Never To Be Recreated . .

65. “A Miracle Nation” If “Destroyed”, Never To Be Recreated 1980 1990 2000 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 .

66. We Must Remove The Assemblage Of “Politicians” That We Have Created And Allowed To Flourish “You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this[Nation], the last best hope of man on earth, or we will sentence them [our children] to take the first step into a thousand years of darkness.” .

67. “Preserving” America Re-establish Limited, Constitutional Government Pass Balance Budget and Congress Member Term Limit Amendments To The Constitution Eliminate The Many Debilitating Government Restrictions On The Free Enterprise System Make Significant Reductions In All Areas Of Discretionary and Entitlement Spending .

68. The Person Or Organization That Provided You This Presentation Can Help You Understand How You Can “Get Involved” To “Preserve” America, By Taking It Back From The “Politicians” In 2012 .