Posted on 11/09/2009 3:34:00 AM PST by euram
Twenty years ago, the ultimate symbol of the division between freedom and tyranny was torn down. The Berlin Wall was constructed for one purpose: to prevent the escape of East Germans to the freedom of the West. The Wall’s cold, gray façade was a stark reminder of the economic and political way of life across the Soviet Union’s sphere of influence in Eastern Europe.
Ronald Reagan never stopped regarding the Berlin Wall as an affront to human freedom. When so many other American leaders and opinion makers had come to accept its presence as inevitable and permanent, Reagan still hammered away at the Wall’s very premise in human tyranny, until finally the Wall itself was hammered down. Its downfall wasn’t the work of Reagan alone. Our president’s actions were joined with the brave acts of many individuals who stood firm and united in facing the Soviet Union. The Berlin Wall came down because millions of people behind the Iron Curtain refused to accept the fate of enslavement and their supporters in the West refused to accept that the “captive nations” would remain captive forever.
Though that long, tragic episode in human history had come to a close finally with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, it wasn’t the “end of history” or the end of conflict as some had hoped. New conflicts confront us today throughout the world which call for courage and resolve and dedication to freedom. The new democracies and market economies that have emerged in Central and Eastern Europe still require our friendship and alliances as they continue to seek security, prosperity, and self-determination. But as we reflect on present and future challenges, let’s take time to celebrate the anniversary of this awesome victory for freedom. The downfall of that cold, gray concrete Wall should be a lesson to us in hope. Nothing is inevitable. Tyranny is no match for the hope and resolve of those who work and fight for freedom.
- Sarah Palin
Great piece by Palin.
Wow.
While reading Gov Palin’s remarks, this poster found the words “brainwashed liberalism” substituting themself for each reference to the Berlin Wall - and every point she was making - remained valid.
There’s really now - not much difference between the massive control operation liberals exert through media monopoly and brainless adherants. And the Berlin Wall.
It’s all about control.
I wonder - does she write these things herself, or does someone ghost-write them for her?
My money’s on herself.
Obama is no match for the hope and resolve of those who work and fight for freedom.
Very ironic that I was lurking on some liberal bloggers a couple weeks ago and they proposed a law (virtual Berlin Wall around NYC) to prevent the “wealthy” from leaving NYC so that taxes could be extracted. They are currently doing the same thing in California when you sell your home and try to leave the state. Tyranny still exists today...only in our legislature vs. a dictator.
bttt
The destruction of the Berlin Wall is a symbol of FREEDOM and Liberty
We believe Obama to be a tyrant
Why would a tyrant EVER go honor a feat of Liberty and Freedom?
... she could see it from alaska.
Madame President has spoken to the world on America’s behalf
Those of us true Americans understand what she is saying and why she is saying it....I only wish she were there to deliver the message in person, AS PRESIDENT.
She is my President, and my ONLY President, and I look forward to the confirmation vote in 2012.
Today marks the beginning of the end of the Berlin Wall. Will hold my breath until Google takes notice . . . NOT. For Google today the 40th aniversary of Sesame Street takes precedence. For Bing it’s Museum of Natural History.
Amen Gov!!!
Amen Gov!!!
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