Posted on 03/23/2010 4:56:20 AM PDT by Kaslin
A terrible thing happened to America on Sunday, March 21, 2010.
The country took its biggest step ever down a road diametrically opposed to its original intent of keeping the state small so that the individual can be free and great.
Therefore, in this unprecedented crisis of values, this is what needs to be done:
1. Know and teach America's core values.
We got to this point solely because over the past few generations, Americans have forgotten the values that have made America distinctive and great. Even the "Greatest Generation" failed to communicate them.
In a nutshell, they are what I call the American Trinity: "In God we trust," "Liberty" and "E Pluribus Unum." The left has successfully made war on all three -- substituting secularism for God and religion in as much of American life as possible; substituting equality (of result) for liberty; and multiculturalism is the opposite of "E Pluribus Unum."
People who do not understand American ideals -- especially small government -- now dominate our schools, our entertainment media and our news media.
(My own contribution here is a video titled, "The American Trinity" at prageru.com. Please view it and forward it.)
2. Recognize that we are fighting the left, not liberals.
Conservatives and centrists are no longer fighting liberals. We are fighting the left.
Liberalism believed in American exceptionalism; the left not only does not believe in it, the left opposes it. President Obama, when asked if he believes in American exceptionalism, replied, "I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism, and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism."
Liberalism believed in creating wealth; the left is interested in redistributing it.
Liberalism believed in a strong defense. The left believes in cutting defense and a strong United Nations.
3. Democrats should be referred to as Social Democrats. This is not meant to be cute, let alone as a slur. But calling Democrats Social Democrats is an effective way of reminding Americans that there is no longer any difference between what is now known as the Democratic Party and the Social Democratic parties of Europe. When the Democratic Party returns to its roots as a liberal, not a left-wing, party, we will happily resume calling the party by its original name. However, since no Democrat can cite a significant difference between the Democratic Party and the SD parties, there is no good reason not to use the more accurate nomenclature.
4. Work tirelessly to repeal the bill.
We must single-mindedly work to repeal the government health plan. We all know that it is difficult to repeal entitlements because they are like drugs and it is very difficult to wean people off drugs. But it is not impossible. We need to warn our fellow Americans that entitlements will do to America what drugs eventually do to addicts.
All Republicans must run for office on the "repeal" issue. Even when they lose, the difference between right and left, between Republicans and Social Democrats will have been made clear; and clarity is our best friend.
5. Our motto: "The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen."
I used this phrase in addressing the Republican members of Congress. It has become widely used, including by Rep. David Dreier, R-Calif., on the House floor during the Congressional debate on Sunday. It encapsulates this epic battle of American values versus leftist values. Every movement needs a motto. I nominate this.
6. Do not let other matters distract.
Neither Republicans nor conservatives are united on every issue facing America. Immigration is one example. But we are united on the big government vs. free individual issue, which, more than anything else, has defined America. If we allow any other domestic issue to divide us, we will lose.
And here's why: If Americans forget what America stands for, it won't help us if there is not one illegal immigrant here. And if we do remember what it means to be American, we can handle anything.
7. Acknowledge that we are in a non-violent civil war.
I write the words "civil war" with an ache in my heart. But we are in one.
Thank God this civil war is non-violent. But the fact is that the left and the rest of the country share almost no values. The American value system and the leftist value system are irreconcilable. If the left wins, America's values lose. If American values prevail, the left loses.
After Sunday's vote, for the first time in American history, one could no longer confidently believe that the American system will prevail. And if we don't fight for it, we don't deserve it.
But... He's a Russian immigrant. If I don't go along to keep him out of trouble... ;-)
The kitties never sleep ;-)
Good riddence to your Koolaide infected A$$!
“But... He’s a Russian immigrant. If I don’t go along to keep him out of trouble... ;-)
Your dad did a good job raising you. God bless him!
We will be forced to comply at the point of the IRS's gun. You will be given no choice and attempting to buck the system will result in fines, penalties, and even imprisonment.
Government is violence. It is the threat of violence by the state that ensures obedience. Compliance with laws is coerced through threat of harassment, violence, imprisonment, and confiscation of assets. Sometimes, it is enforced so violently that people die, as in the case of people shot while refusing to submit their property to seizure by the state through Eminent Domain.
A personal associate of mine was arrested in New Jersey recently for filming the police violating others' civil liberties during a protest. Her name is Catherine Bleish.
The state is violence.
No, but I think they’re letting us work out the solution to his former life here...
That’s is the biggest reason.
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For me, a big reason to that big reason is who the other major party (the (R)'s) put on the ballot opposite the socialists/progressives/marxists. John McCain (a/k/a Juan McCain) is a genuine American war hero...IMHO. However, he certainly wasn't the best (or anywhere near) that the Republicans could offer. And, unfortunately, that keeps people at home because many conservatives simply stayed home due to their numerous disagreements with McCain's policies.
We need candidates in 2010 and 2012 (assuming there are still free and fair elections by then) who are NOT: pro amnesty, pro big government, pro Barrycare, pro appeasing foreign terrorists, pro more taxes, pro more spending, pro cap & tax, pro al gorelioni global warming laws and on and on.
[Not that McCain is/was for all of those, but he was for many.].
good on ya for learnin from the elders, and keepin him outta trouble...
IATZ!
hence my tag...
A dozen years as a sleeper troll....some people need to get lives, or something
People, to include many here, just do not get it.
Just a little something to make your day Ping!!
But they're "sheepdogs" protecting the sheep!
Good for you! I am so sick of these pretenders posting garbage!
Excellent. Thanks for that.
being uncivil would be a nice start
I still have a tendency to pull my shots low-left with a pistol... I blame him. He’s Right handed, I’m Left. ;-)
http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/henry.htm
The whole speech is worth re-reading. Almost eerie in that we find ourselves very close to a similar situation.
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