I'm just curious...who's concerned and what to do.

Lets456 ^ | 10/6/2009 | Me

[mikelets456]

Ok, so like most on this thread I have called and written my senators, Congressmen and Governor. Out of the 12-15 correspondences I have not one single reply. I have gone to the TEA parties, 9/12 in DC and a Town Hall. I have written in our local paper, continue to send and forward emails and PRAY EVERY SINGLE DAY!

However, last night I had a very disturbing dream which delved deep into my psyche... Honestly, I am concerned. More than I wanted to admit and more than I ever thought. I am concerned for my children, for my job, for my wife.....needless to say for our future, but most of all for our freedoms! Our God given freedom that seems to be chipped away day by day, little by little. I feel so helpless for the first time in my life, I really feel completely and utterly helpless. At one time I "trusted" the government, but now I see them as arrogant, ruthless power hungry fascists who care for no one but themselves. I see a media that favors government rule and is not reporting on corruption, scandals and loss of freedoms. I see a media and government that treats us...the American citizen like terrorists and a threat. We are treated worse that Hamas, Iranians and Marxists. I see an America where [still] half of us just don't see our freedoms and standard of living disappearing right before our eyes. Where morals and values are frowned upon and laziness is rewarded.

[mikelets456]

Yes, I am concerned....I used to be concerned about the typical things in life: Who's picking up my son from school, are the Eagles going to win, can I sell more this year than last and I hope my kids are happy. Now I am concerned about losing freedoms, corruption that is out of control, radical groups infiltrating schools, towns and every aspect of our life....most of all, a power hungry, out of control government that seeks to "destroy" this great country. Never have I woke up in the middle of the night worrying about our freedoms and the possibility of living under a tyrannical government the likes of Russia.

I am stocking up on food, ammo, etc....but it should not come down to this! WTF, we live in the United States of America..the best country in the world and I WILL NOT... I REPEAT, I WILL NOT let any radical group or corrupt government steal that from me and my family. Continue to pray, act and support each other!!! Even though I am concerned and know we have some very scary times coming, God is victorious and we as a people will prevail. As Benjamin Franklin said "We can hang together or Hang alone.." We need to continue to "fight the good fight" and preserve the freedom and future for our children and great grand children.

These next few months (or more) are the most critical of our lives. Continue to take the time to pray everyday, write, email and call all elected officials. Forward emails and don't back down to ANY opposition!! This is our freedom on the line...you are bound to tick off some people, but don't you think it's worth preserving our God given freedom? I think so....so continue to press on my friends and add any suggestions below.

[uncitizen]

Don’t blame you for worrying about all this stuff. And you’re not alone.

[anniegetyourgun]

Okay, I’ll keep beating my head against the wall....employing the same tactics and expecting a different result. Fax, call, e-mail...and hope for change. That’s the ticket.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

I’m with ya’ brother. I’m sure there are many FRiends who feel as you do.

[princess leah]

I believe we can make a difference - make a list of ALL new representatives who are conservative or are a much better alternative than the current Rep - find out their campaign websites and send money like $10 for Tarkanian...He’s running against Harry Reid - we need to throw Harry out and money is key in a big race and in 2010 every race NEEDs to be a BIG race. I’m not for sending to the RNC because they tend to back RINOs, so make your lists, hopefully FreeRepublic will have a 2010 senate and house race list we can get updates on and MAKE A DIFFERENCE in 2010. Prayer is most effective though (James 5 - new testament)

[Jeff Head]

Prepare for the worst...but continue to work hard for the present and to use methods to roll back the socialist/marxist agenda.

Here's a way that numerous freepers and oath keepers came up with. Click on the link and take a look. In order for us to roll this back, we have to stand up and get out and demonstrate for sure so they know we are out here and so we can halt some of the more atrocious things that are happening now.

But to really be effective, we have to get millions of Americans to focus on the constitution and its fundamental principles...and then to vote accordingly. And we have to find candidates that they can vote for. That's what this effort is all about:

AMERICA WANTS YOU (TO RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION

[jessduntno]

“As Benjamin Franklin said “We can hang together or Hang alone..”

Franklin was wise;

At the close of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 18, 1787, a Mrs. Powell anxiously awaited the results, and as Benjamin Franklin emerged from the long task now finished, asked him directly: “Well Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”

“A republic if you can keep it” responded Franklin.

It’s on us now, but we gave up on a Republic a long time ago when we started giving up States rights and drifting into a poor form of Democracy. We need to restore the Republic. And we won’t do that easily.

[Lakeshark]

Is it your suggestion to give up?

[uncitizen]

I don’t have much confidence left in the voting process. So “throwing the bums out” that way isn’t the way i’d do it.

But i do believe in prayer and thank you for that but there was no need to tell me that James is part of the New Testament.

[CPT Clay]

Are you well armed? When do we take up arms against the tyrant?

[FreeSmart]

“focus on the constitution and its fundamental principles...and then to vote accordingly. And we have to find candidates that they can vote for”

The one politician who consistently does that is regularly ridiculed here at Freep...

[anniegetyourgun]

You obviously don't know me. I am the resistance. I'm just frustrated because Americans are still not prepared to do what it takes to get the attention of our elected class.

Perhaps they will be ready after they foist the healthcare bill upon us.

[ElayneJ]

IMO, the danger is very real. As Americans, we’ve never had to experience totalitarianism or such a real and substantive change to our system of governmen, and we don’t know how to respond. We’re accustomed to doing the writing campaign and thinking about a change in administration four years down the road. What if there’s no opportunity four years down the road? obama promised to fundamentally change our nation, and he told us how we would do it - and very few were listening. What to do? I’ve found that one of my senators is surprisingly receptive to hearing my opinion - but she’s not changing her position on anything. The other senator - petitioning him is like beating your head against a wall. He’s too entrenched in the system, and his family is too. Are town hall meeting the answer? They’ve been effective so far.

[mikelets456]

YES I AM....THAT IS A VERY LAST RESORT! Being prepared is the first step.

[Noumenon]

No one cares to contemplate the collapse of their own country into dictatorship - much less a general civilizational collapse. The latter case is the fire that these Orwellian, Gramscian fools are playing with, IMHO. Deep down, they're perfectly fine with ruling what remains of us from atop a stinking pile of rubble and corpses. That scenarion suits them, as you cannot rule a free and prosperous people. It is necessary first to kill most of them and cruch the rest under dictatorship - this is nothing less than what they already written and spoken of. Bill Ayers himself speculated that the New Socialsit Man would have to kill off at lest 20% of the American population in rder to usher in the New Day and the New Man.

And if that seeems fantastic, it is no more than others have alerady done in jsut the last century - from Mao to Pol Pot, from Hitler to Stalin. Mass murder, slaughter, atrocity and enslaveemnt on a scale that beggars the imagination. History is your witness.

One of the slogans of the anarcho-left is, "Burn the old world to reveal the new." I've seen it on their protest signs. Trouble is, once they succeed in that, they'll be overrun by the latest resurgence of tribalism and barbarity - Islam. Their shitty little concentration camp empire will last less than a generation.

Then, it's a thousand years or more of darkness and tyranny. That's the likely outcome if we don't stand up and recalim our Republic - we'll pay the price for that in fire and blood.

[uncitizen]

Town hall meetings might be good for identifying new leadership. But the kind of leaders we need now are not the kind that get elected imo.

If BO can put czars in place with nary a word to or from the American people, then the American people can find our own unelected leaders who will help direct us to the next step (the tea parties are good but we’ve got to take it to the next level).

Do you understand what i’m referring to?

[dforest]

I share your frustration. People keep asking what the tipping point is. So far, it seems to be that it won’t be until we have lost all freedom. We will be like the Iranians.

Unable to do a damn thing about it. It seems like we get out there and then retreat. Problem is we are under attack by so many things at one time. Which I am sure is their plan.

[Lilyjuslan]

Keep doing exactly what you’re doing b/c it’s working. You are helping to wake decent people up. A few months ago, friends and relatives all thought I was a crackpot suffering from extreme paranoia. This week I’ve had phone calls from 3 of these people (last week it was only 2) asking how they can learn more about what’s going on in the government. I’ve noticed that on nonpolitical message boards, more and more conservatives are giving it right back to the liberals and not allowing themselves to be shouted down. In other words, the Tea Pary movement is snowballing.

[RobRoy]

Yours is a Dagney Taggart solution. I’ve gone Galt.

Two of my favorite quotes:

“America is at that awkward stage. It’s too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.” — opening lines of 101 Things To Do ‘Til The Revolution by Claire Wolfe

“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it’s natural manure.” - Thomas Jefferson

My solution is:
Buy acreage in central rural Kentucky from which I can be fully self sufficient, ideally surrounded by similarly outfitted neighbors. DONE!
Reduce my economic footprint. This means buying absolutely as little as possible from “stores”. I use craigslist and garage sales as much as possible. I even moved from a five bedroom home in an upscale neighborhood to a one bedroom condo across the street from the corporate headquarters in Seattle where I work, just this month. DONE!

Purchased one “short barrel” shotgun for defense and some hunting. DONE.

Bought lots of extra ammo for my SKS for more long range defense and hunting. DONE.

High power rifle with scope. NOT DONE!

Plenty of alternative power and transportation options. Being a bicycle commuter and owning several bikes for me and my wife makes this one already covered. DONE!

I hope it doesn’t come down to this, but I feel a little bit like a Pole in the Summer of 1939 watching Hitler and Germany’s antics. I think this is going to be VERY bad. For the US, at least, I think it will be worse and much more personal than WWII.

I’ve ramped up my rhetoric since 2005 when I started talking about this...

[Las Vegas Ron]

I know exactly where you are coming from because I feel the same way.

The citizens have been dismissed by the powers that be and they're in for a rude awakening.

Problem is, part of me thinks that's what they want.