A three-day weekend. An excuse to barbeque. Time with family. An extra day off. These are all Memorial Day means to most Americans. Some take a moment to wonder what the holiday is all about. A few honor those whose memory the day was set aside for. But most just think of Memorial Day as another holiday.

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It is a national day of remembrance for those who died in the service of our nation. It is a day to honor their memories.  

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Not all of us are authors, but all of us can contribute to Conservative Truth. Many of you have told us how much you enjoy the Email of the Week feature. These are emails written by ordinary American citizens that often express extraordinary ideas. If you are passionate about something (or if you receive a special email or see something that you feel is worthy of publication), send it to Submissions@ConservativeTruth.org. Make sure you put EMAIL OF THE WEEK in capital letters in the subject line, and send it ATTENTION: Paul Hayden, Editor-In-Chief.  

Thank you and blessings to all, Paul Hayden

The following is a treatise that circulated on Facebook in the recent past called “I am a liberal.” It includes a list of beliefs that were shared by a known liberal/progressive. It was most likely written during the “fascist” Trump regime, from references within, and from my knowledge of who shared it. 

As the Editor of Conservative Truth, I - Paul Hayden - can honestly say that I am what I consider to be a conservative. But what does that even mean? I would like to explore these thoughts, and even get some honest dialogue going concerning the differences between the progressive-liberal and conservative points of view. The majority of us, whether conservative or liberal or independent, may have views that are more in sync than we know. But we may be being used and manipulated by nefarious means to be more at odds with one another than we need to be or is good for us. See what you think!

I would gladly welcome HONEST and reasonable responses in the comments section on the article page. If you cannot be civil, please keep your response to yourself! If you happen to know who wrote it, I would certainly welcome their responses and participation in this discussion. They would be welcome to write regular articles about the blessings and implementation of their liberal thoughts.

Blessings to all. Paul Hayden

We are reading constantly that it was the “system” that “failed” Jordan Neely, the career criminal and drug abuser who died after being restrained by a former Marine on the New York subway. This communist propaganda portends more violence and mayhem as the professional Marxists scheme to protest on the streets whatever verdict comes out of the case. This could be another version of the George Floyd riots that devastated our cities in 2020.  

While the United States is close to reaching its federal debt ceiling and talks continue between the Biden administration and House Republican leaders, there seems to be no ceiling on the amount of financial assistance our country is providing to Ukraine. After fifteen months, the war in Ukraine continues with no end in sight.  

The Democratic Party is devoid of honor and decency, and will jeopardize the health and life of their colleagues to satisfy their hunger for power. Politics is a blood sport, and if you’re inclined to pursue the profession and seek office, whatever that may be, be prepared to get bloodied. It has been that way since the beginning of the nation, but the fisticuffs has gotten even more intense over time. The depths of depravity and chicanery that a candidate or party will sink to, in order to achieve their goal, know no bounds and is bottomless.  

While Michael (Peroutka) is on vacation, he asked me to read you an email that he recently sent to the Martin Guitar Company. 

Dear friends at Martin Guitar, 

While I usually don't take the time to answer online surveys, my admiration and loyalty to Martin Guitar prompted me to pause to answer the one you recently sent me by email.  

Years ago, I wrote an article in this newspaper entitled, It Is What It Is, or Is It? Sometimes things are not as they appear. We tend to think, "It is what it is, that's it, nothing's going to change, turn out the lights, the party's over, end of story." Then God says quietly, “Is it?” Let's explore some 'It Is What It Is, What It Is or Is It?' perspectives below.  

Mr. Trump,

This writer, preacher, and prophet is among the millions of ordinary Americans who have appreciated what you did for us in your previous administration. You kept your promises to us, you held our enemies at bay, and you promoted all the values that Americans hold dear. We couldn’t ask for much more, considering the troubled times in which we live. In a spirit of humility and love for you and your wonderful family, I can offer this advice. I am no great one by any standard, but as a seer, I must answer to God, and you also will give an account to our God in the last day.  

So-called “pride” clothing for kids from a transgender designer who sells Satan-themed products? Where did all of this come from? Clearly, American corporations are transmission belts for satanism and communism. But the communists exported Cultural Marxism to the United States. Many conservatives do not understand this.  

The first Americans to fall in the name of liberty were the “Minutemen” of Lexington, Mass, when 77 militiamen under the command of Capt. John Parker faced off against a 700-man battalion of British regulars. On that day, the 19^th of April 1775, no one knows who fired the first shot, known as the “shot heard around the world.” That shot has reverberated throughout the centuries, for it marked the beginning of the miracle that is the United States.