Posted on 04/30/2013 5:47:50 PM PDT by marktwain
Matt aboard steel yacht that he built
During the last frantic battle to defend the Constitution against those who despise its limitations on government action, one name stands out among Freepers. That name is Matt Bracken, or his freeper screen name, Travis McGee.
Matt recognized the immensity of the challenge immediately. This is not new to him, he has been among the foremost in sounding the alarm about the creeping police state that we find ourselves in. His superb dystopian novels in the Enemies Foreign and Domestic trilogy and his top of the line action/adventure novel Castigo Cay are loud warnings of the severe challenges that our faltering constitutional republic faces.
I recall Matt's grim prognostication back in December: We were going to lose, and lose big. I was nowhere near as optimistic as I had been just a year ago. I thought we could win... but only if we fought, and fought hard. Many thought that we had already lost.
Matt did not complain about the odds. He did not hesitate to join the fight because the foe was numerous, well armed, well organized, and had carefully chosen his place of conflict.
Matt laid aside his well reasoned forecast and wholeheartedly joined the fight. He rallied the troops. He launched literary nuclear strikes into the enemies' rear areas. He day by day created effective munitions for all of us to use, and used them himself.
He has been tireless, energetic, and resourceful.
All of this has come at a cost. Matt makes his living by writing and selling his novels. I doubt that there are as many self-published writers of fiction that make a living at it as there chambers in a S&W revolver.
His time, energy and creative skills are his stock in trade, and he gave unselfishly to our battle from those resources. He has no federal deep pockets to fund him or leftist sugar daddies like George Soros. He takes on the leviathan with little but mental agility, truth, and will.
I know Matt as a man of honor and a patriot. He served as a Navy Seal.
Link to the story behind the MAC-10 photo
Matt would never write as I have about himself. I do not think it is in him to do so.
But, it needs to be said, and I do not know who else will do the job.
I am sure that others will be able to write of Matt's accomplishments far more eloquently than I. Please do so. We need to honor our comrades who deserve it, and Matt is one who greatly deserves it.
I have bought cases of Matt's books. I have never been disappointed.
To Matt, freeper Travis McGee, you are a warrior to be reckoned with in these battles to preserve liberty.
If we had a thousand like you, we need not fear the outcome. May others see your example and follow your lead.
And Matt; I am eagerly waiting for your next novel. I will buy a case when it comes out. May this interlude allow you to write it!
I know the war is not over. It may never be over. But we have won a great battle, and one of our most effective warriors has been Matt Bracken, Navy Seal, Sailor, Author, Seer, Father, and Freeper.
Marktwain, freeper, aka Dean Weingarten
Matt has rocked. He does rock. He will continue to rock.
My idea of a true Patriot and American Hero.
His writing has been nothing short of prophetic.
Dang it, marktwain, when I saw the title I thought something had happened to Matt, and about had a heart attack.
Good stuff bump!
fair winds and following seas to you both...I fear a lot of rouge waves in the next 8-10 years though
Yeah, man...I thought the same and you scared me too. Good job.
Hmmm.
Ladies?
Should there be “rules” established for Matt Bracken threads?
LOL!
Just kidding.
Thanks for the great books and essays!
Matt is the Viking kitty's skipper.
And I have to say he is quite a hunk!!
>Ladies?
Should there be “rules” established for Matt Bracken threads?<
Nope. That is not the way to treat an honorable man.
Matt has always been one of my favorite freepers.
I always look for your posts, Matt, Keep up your good work.
Roger THAT.
"He baits all his hooks with snail darters."
"He once stole a Kenyan's testicles from a wookie's purse."
"He once punched a hole in Michael Moore to get an even tan."
"Ted Kennedy couldn't die until Matt gave him permission."
"He invented Smith & Wesson Oil while shooting up his kitchen."
"He took the space shuttle for a joyride and left it in Al Gore's yard."
"TO MATT BRACKEN!!!"
(anyone who doesn't get this just look up "Bill Brasky" on YouTube.)
Matt is fearless and tireless. We need him to help lead the fight to get our country back. I’ve been waiting so long for his next book, but I understand why he’s making saving America his priority. I still can’t wait for the next book though.
Good job, I love your post!
I admit to having a selfish interest here. I want Matt to finish his next book as well.
The more help he gets, the quicker he can finish. I expect the next book to have a pretty girl on the cover.
Sadly true. I thought about that when we learned of Dr. Raoul's passing. One thing that struck me from the replies on the memorial threads was how many people weren't aware of Raoul's extensive and unique history of conservative activism.
Thank you for posting this. And thank you, Matt, for your continued service.
Matt, I’ve read all of your books and loved them. Waiting for the next one. ;)
Be Ever Vigilant,
Blackie
HAha! Looking at that picture, I can only smile and agree.
>>A coal mine canary isn’t much use if he’s hiding in a safe place.<<
As long as the miners can hear the song they’ll know it is still safe. There’s no good reason to put the birdcage next to the dynamite, at least none I can think of.
“EFAD” reader here, too! Hear Hear!
You all are missing a great thread.....
http://enemiesforeignanddomestic.com/order.htm
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