"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary..."

The Pennsylvania Packet ^ | 4 July, 1776 | Hancock,Adams,Paine et al

[SE Mom]

When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security..."

[onyx]

Thank you, dearest SE Mom.

I cry for our country.

Voting against the will of the people will not turn out well, especially when the IRS is the enforcer of “his reform.”

God bless us all, and God help us all.

Our fight is not over and the vote has not taken place yet either.

PRAY and FIGHT ON!

[Amityschild]

The power and dishonesty of the government piss me off. _____________________________________________

AMEN I've been so angry with government since the 90's. Never felt I could do anything. Still what can one do? You hear about abuse after abuse after abuse. Inequity after inequity and we are told to keep taking it. I am tired of it. With the economy in shambles, unemployment, these fools continuing their ruination of the country...what reason do we have to wait for worse to come? We need NEED true leaders NOW. They will not come from the government.

[mad_as_he$$]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAvmLDkAgAM

[Amityschild]

Already Galt.

[mad_as_he$$]

Treuer words.....

[SE Mom]

IF this really happens I think there will be many Galts- and a GREAT many Galt, M.D.’s

[mad_as_he$$]

Amen to that brother. Still hit a target at 500 yards without to much trouble. I am kind of partial to full auto - still. ;-)

[timetostand]

“No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.”

“It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace— but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! “
- Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775.

[Windflier]

One thing I have concluded is that freedom has never been won by sending a sternly worded email.....

Nor has tyranny ever been imposed by parchment alone...

[Miss Didi]

I haven't turned on Fox all day...not even the Friends this morning. I knew the weekend crew would be all breathlessly cheerleading rah-rah. Met an old friend for brunch, did some shopping in the sunshine, went to Mass and prayed my heart out, and am now watching some TV to keep my mind off this fiasco.

[dps.inspect]

I understand, but Galt is fiction and what lies before us is not. We have not sent america’s sons and daughters off to die and come home marred for this. This is not for which they have fought. I’ll be damned if this goes down with a whimper... I am Scottish and I_AM_REVOLUTION~RAGE AGAINST THE OBAMA MACHINE!!

[Cboldt]

-- We need NEED true leaders NOW. They will not come from the government. --

Freedom.

The radical premise of the US formation is that you don't need a leader. You are not only capable of, you are responsible to be your own leader. The government exists to the extent it usurps your self-governance, either by your agreement, or by force.

[Amityschild]

I read the saddest thing today in the midst of all of this...a blogger lost her husband in Afghanistan last Sunday.

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/201628.php

I honestly don’t know why we are there anymore.

[SE Mom]

Thank you for “extending” your remarks. It isn’t difficult to misunderstand online posts sometimes.

Yes- Galt is fiction- and nothing could be more real than this crisis.

We’re at a turning point, I don’t doubt that anymore.

[Kartographer]

"And it will become necessary."

I think you are right and soon.
Choose this day how you will serve; Will you serve unwillingly and at the bidding of others wearing the yoke of socialism or will you hold true to the course of our forefathers’ standing tall and serving freely? As for me I choose to SERVE THE REPUBLIC!

Mack: Shame what this town’s come to.
Charley Waite: You could do something about it.
Mack: What? We’re freighters. Ralph here’s a shopkeeper.
Charley Waite: You’re men, ain’t you?
Mack: I didn’t raise my boys just to see ‘em killed.
Charley Waite: Well you may not know this, but there’s things that gnaw at a man worse than dying.
From the movie Open Range

[AliVeritas]

Thank you mom, I needed this.

[Diamond]

"We have this day restored the Sovereign to Whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His kingdom come." —Samuel Adams, attributed, upon signing the Declaration of Independence
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How strangely will the Tools of a Tyrant pervert the plain Meaning of Words!
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If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.
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The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to defend them against all attacks. We have received them as a fair inheritance from our worthy ancestors: they purchased them for us with toil and danger and expense of treasure and blood, and transmitted them to us with care and diligence. It will bring an everlasting mark of infamy on the present generation, enlightened as it is, if we should suffer them to be wrested from us by violence without a struggle, or to be cheated out of them by the artifices of false and designing men.

Samuel Adams

Cordially,

[spodefly]

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.

OMG!!! What is this right wing Teabagger nonsense???

[chilltherats]

Here it is.........

“......But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security...”

[The Mayor]

Liberty will Reign in America!
My cousin, John Adams.