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McDowell Memo: Morals vs Ethics and why liberals have problems distinquishing between them

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Morals vs Ethics   Why Liberals have a hard time distinguish between them mor·al [ˈmôrəl] NOUN morals (plural noun) 1.      a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or prudent, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience. "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in what one has" synonyms: lesson · message · meaning · significance · signification · import · point · [more] 2.      (morals) a person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do. "the corruption of public morals" · [more] synonyms: moral code · code of ethics · moral standards · moral values · principles · eth·ics [ˈeTHiks] NOUN 1.      moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. "medical ethics also enter into the question&qu

McDowell Memo: The Valley of Opportunity and what it taught

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The Valley of Opportunity Valley of Opportunity: Growth as a manufacturing hub [ edit ] Parlor room at the Roberson Mansion Binghamton incorporated as a city in 1867 and, due to the presence of several stately homes, was nicknamed the Parlor City . [9] In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many immigrants moved to the area, finding an abundance of jobs. During the 1880s, Binghamton grew to become the second-largest manufacturer of cigars in the United States. [10] However, by the early 1920s, the major employer of the region became Endicott Johnson , a shoe manufacturer whose development of welfare capitalism resulted in many amenities for local residents. [19] An even larger influx of Europeans immigrated to Binghamton, and the working class prosperity resulted in the area being called the Valley of Opportunity. [10] [19] Court Street , c. 1910 In 1913, 31 people perished in the Binghamton Clothing Company fire , which resulted in numerous r

McDowell Memo: 2 Great Hymn Writers that changed America

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The Wonderful Unique lives of 2 Great Hymn Writers Biographies Philip Paul Bliss, 1838-1876 Phillip Paul Bliss , 1906. Performing Arts Reading Room , Library of Congress. Born in Pennsylvania in 1838, composer and singer Philip Paul Bliss worked as a farmer and woodcutter until 1855. After attending a singing school and later the Normal Academy of Music in Geneseo, N.Y., he began teaching music and composing songs in the mid 1860s. It was during this period that Bliss met composer and music educator George F. Root, who encouraged Bliss to continue his efforts at music composition. In 1865 Bliss began working for the music publishing house of Root & Cady of Chicago, which hired him to conduct musical conventions throughout the northwestern United States. Bliss enjoyed a reputation as an able basso profundo soloist and chorister. With evangelists D.L. Moody and Daniel Whittle, Bliss toured the country for a time singing and even preaching. By the 1870s Bliss

The McDowell Memo: What is Patriotism ?

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What is Patriotism ? Definition of patriotism : love for or devotion to one's country Although poles apart ideologically, they are both unashamed of their patriotism . — Christopher Hemphill   Patriotism is not an ideological concept but rather a statement of emotional opinion. We don't need to overthink it or waste time defining it . It is a love of one' country. If one consistently speaks ill of the country by definition they do not love their country and cannot be a patriot.  Many feel the America love it or leave it movement is about what is right or wrong , it is not it is rather if you don't love your country then find one that you can.  A life of Patriotism Charlie Daniels In America