Charlie Daniels: Only Two Things Protect America–The Grace of Almighty God and the US Military

CNSNews ^ | May 24, 2019 | Charlie Daniels

[jazusamo]

Charlies Daniels in Iraq in 2016. (Charlie Daniels Band Photo)

In my youth, the holiday we celebrate this weekend was known as Decoration Day, which started in 1861 when a bouquet was placed on a Civil War veteran’s grave and continued as America paid homage and tribute to the men and women who paid the ultimate price in defense of America by “decorating” or placing flowers on the graves of fallen heroes.

The name was changed to Memorial Day and became a federal holiday in 1971.

America has lost over one million in our combined wars, and, by whatever name, it is appropriate and noble that we should set aside a day to honor their memory, their service and their sacrifice.

To be a true patriot, at least in my opinion, we must appreciate the terrible price our country and its people have paid to become the greatest nation the world has ever known, and we must acknowledge and honor all those who have served in our military and pay special tribute to the ones who gave their all.

We should never forget the warriors who lost their lives to win America’s independence, defeating what, at that time, was the mightiest army and navy on earth, the British. Outgunned, outmanned, barefoot and hungry, they fought on, buried where they fell – their graves unknown and their families never knowing what happened to them.

The Civil War was responsible for the deaths of over five hundred thousand men, many dying and buried in swamps and on mountains, and in deep woods and tiny villages without any markings to identify them.

For them and all the other heroes who have died in combat – their bodies lost in heat of battle – the president lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolizing honor to all those who died and were lost in the fog of war.

I remember my mother taking me to church early on June 6, 1944, where the building was packed to the rafters with people who had come to pray for the troops, who at that moment were storming the beaches of Normandy, running into the artillery and machine gun fire that cut so many to ribbons.

Yet, on they came, wave after wave, until, at the end of D-Day, the Nazis back was broken, and the March to Berlin was on.

They called it “The Longest Day,” but it was also the bloodiest day, as there were an estimated 209,000 Allied casualties, including ground and air forces.

This weekend, we honor their memory.

The Vietnam War, the Gulf Wars, the War on Terror, skirmishes, the raids and rescues, and the covert missions we never even knew or know about have all cost the lives of brave men and women who were willing to stand between America and her enemies.

It’s frustrating these days when we have people who are obviously enemies of America and our ally, Israel, serving in the halls of power. It is also frustrating when elected officials put their personal feelings and the goals of their political parties ahead of the good of our nation.

Is that what so many brave men and women gave their lives for? So that while our nation faces so many dangers, so many dedicated enemies, so many domestic problems that a bunch of self-righteous empty suits insult their sacrifice by tearing apart the nation these brave men and women paid the ultimate price to defend?

Shame on you, Congress. Shame on you, Senate.

A million plus American citizens have given their all to give you the privilege of serving this great nation.

Only two things protect America, and it’s not the kindergarten classes on Capitol Hill. It’s not the idiot talking heads on TV who thought Michael Avenatti would make a good president. It’s not political correctness.

It’s the grace of Almighty God and the United States military are the two things that protect America. And the day we stop honoring either one is the day we’re going down.

To all the families, friends and brothers and sisters in arms who have lost a loved one in the service of this nation, from Hazel, Charlie, Jr. and me and all the folks at The CDB and Twin Pines Ranch, we salute you. We join you in honoring their memories on Memorial Day and the other 364 days of the year.

What do you think?

Pray for our troops our police and the peace of Jerusalem.

God Bless America

Charlie Daniels

— Charlie Daniels

Charlie Daniels is a legendary American singer, song writer, guitarist, and fiddler famous for his contributions to country and southern rock music. Daniels has been active as a singer since the early 1950s. He was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on January 24, 2008.

[Guenevere]

And President Trump!

[Jim W N]

Amen to that.

When will the Right realize that the greatest threat to our country, our freedoms, and our way of life is the 80%+ unconstitutional $4 trillion federal government? That $3+ trillion unconstitutional portion MUST be dismantled if we are to restore our Free Constitutional Republic.

Lord, make it happen. Soon. In Jesus name. Amen. And may it happen in concert with a nation-wide and world-wide in-gathering of souls by a nationwide and worldwide sweep of the Gospel of the Grace of Christ by the power of His Spirit. Amen.

[neverevergiveup]

I agree, mostly, but I also think that vigilant people, like him, Jim Robinson, Trump, Sheryl Attkisson, and all of those who work from within our borders to open eyes and contribute in some way to protect our nation from domestic enemies are very, very important.

[jazusamo]

BUMP!

[yesthatjallen]

Let's hope there are a few good men in the rank and file of the FBI and DOJ.

Some of them joined for the right reasons and respect the honor and dignity of their mission.

If FISAGATE pans out, we're going to need them.

[NorthStarOkie]

Two things make and keep America the wonderful nation it is and has been:
1. The Constitution and Bill of Rights
2. Elected officials who deeply respect the Constitution and Bill of Rights

[golux]

Love you Charlie, but you're wrong.

It is individual rights and the idea that every American citizen will know and defend them, that protects America.

[jazusamo]

MAGA!

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[loveliberty2]

Thank you, Charlie Daniels! You will appreciate the following essay from the Constitution's Bicentennial Year.

"Ideas have consequences." - Weaver

Decades of liberal/progressive efforts to censor, erase and deny the underlying ideas of liberty upon which the U. S. Constitution was framed have had consequences, but that idea will continue to sustain those who honor it.

Our Constitution embodied a UNIQUE IDEA. Nothing like it had ever been done before. The power of the idea was in the recognition that people's rights are granted directly by the Creator - not by the state - and that the people, then, and only then, grant rights to government. The concept is so simple, yet so very fundamental and far-reaching.

CREATOR

People

Government

America's founders embraced a previously unheard-of political philosophy which held that people are "...endowed BY THEIR CREATOR with certain unalienable rights.." This was the statement of guiding principle for the new nation, and, as such, had to be translated into a concrete charter for government. The Constitution of The United States of America became that charter.

Other forms of government, past and present, rely on the state as the grantor of human rights. America's founders, however, believed that a government made up of imperfect people exercising power over other people should possess limited powers. Through their Constitution, they wished to "secure the blessings of liberty" for themselves and for posterity by limiting the powers of government. Through it, they delegated to government only those rights they wanted it to have, holding to themselves all powers not delegated by the Constitution. They even provided the means for controlling those powers they had granted to government.

This was the unique American idea. Many problems we face today result from a departure from this basic con­cept. Gradually, other "ideas" have influenced legislation which has reversed the roles and given government greater and greater power over individuals. Early generations of Americans pledged their lives to the cause of in­dividual freedom and limited government and warned, over and over again, that eternal vigilance would be required to preserve that freedom for posterity.

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Footnote: "Our Ageless Constitution," W. David Stedman & La Vaughn G. Lewis, Editors (Asheboro, NC, W. David Stedman Associates, 1987) Part III:  ISBN 0-937047-01-5

[Blurb2350]

Dennis Prager likes to point out that, if it hadn’t devolved into a pointless fashion statement, the Nobel Peace Prize would be awarded to the U.S Military.

[thoughtomator]

Actually it’s the 400 million privately-owned firearms and trillions of rounds of ammo that protects the US.

The record shows that when the United States was nearly conquered by a foreign enemy via the Clinton Coup, the US military did not lift a finger to defend the country.

[Let's Roll]

And our military isn’t allowed to protect US from invaders - just prop up sh!t hole ME countries.

[JesusIsLord]

Only 2 thing protect America. The Grace of Almighty God and the US Military

That's about right!!

[dadfly]

Truth.

[Oscar in Batangas]

In THAT order, Charlie.

In THAT order

[kearnyirish2]

I agree - an informed, free, and armed populace is much more important.

[kearnyirish2]

Yes, we have an apolitical military for a reason, but I wouldn’t necessarily assume members are conservative anymore. When we hold onto the edge of our seats for Florida each year, those military ballots are split - favoring Republicans, but split.