Today would be an excellent day to support the resistance! [FReepathon thread XXIV]

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[Jim Robinson]

Never give-in, never give-up, never surrender!

No one ever said that following the righteous path would be easy. The darkside throws up obstacle after obstacle after obstacle and is constantly tempting the weaker ones in our fold to abandon the fight and take the easy way out.

Not long ago, they said we had to allow the central government to take over a larger amount of control over personal finances such as planning for retirement security, because the poor people could not fend for themselves and could not be depended upon to save on their own for their old age. And even though it was not authorized by the constitution, the central government was the only government entity large enough to handle the job. The central planners decided they could deduct a small percentage from the workers wages that they wouldn't even notice and then the employers would match it and it would all be sent to the central government where it would be held securely in individually numbered social security accounts for the people, just like bank savings accounts, and it would be safely waiting there for them when they reach retirement age. And no worry about the federal social security number, it could never be used for any other purpose, especially not as a national ID or to track individuals. It was "for our own good."

My, my. How the well intentions and promises of the central planners and constitutional fudgers go astray. Don't know if this was the first step into unconstitutional socialism for the formerly free people of the USA, but it was certainly a giant step in that direction and it set the stage for everything that follows.

Or maybe an earlier step was the unconstitutional creation of the Fed to control the money supply and get a handle on the business cycle. Free enterprise is great, but too unpredictable, they said. Central government must be brought in to provide control over inflation and the money supply and to stabilize the wide swings in the business cycle, things that the free market or even the states and the people could not do. It was "for our own good" even if it did require some constitutional fudging to get it done.

And, of course, the income tax. Just a tiny percent of income and it would be paid mostly by the higher income earners. But even the central planners couldn't fudge enough to get this one done, so by promising it would really effect only the "wealthy" they rammed a constitutional amendment through. Well, we all know how that turned out. Even recently candidate Obama promised no new taxes on the middle class and certainly none on the poor. The wealthy should cough up more of their fair share. Like his comrades before him, he lied.

In the big socialist run up after the Great Depression (which the central planners goofed on, obviously) our central government simply exploded in size and scope. Once they found out how easily they could fool the people and fudge the constitution, the sky was the limit. Hurrah! No more constitutional limits on government.

We now have a centrally planned solution for every problem that ails the people and another one created every day. And it's all being done "for our own good." Well, actually, that line got a little old, so they recently modified it to it's all being done "for the children." Probably sounded less greedy and more charitable to the focus groups.

We now have so many federal departments, agencies, programs and commissions, etc, etc, etc, that we have to have agencies to try to keep track of the agencies and even they cannot do it. No one audits or controls the government. And there are so many agencies that the congress lost control over them and could no longer pass enough laws to enact the rules they wanted over the people, so they simply gave the agencies the ability to pass their own laws (rules and regulations) and these rules and regulations would apply to the people and their business just as if their representatives in congress passed them themselves.

My, my, my. I remember when it was supposed to be government of the people, for the people and by the people. And it was representative government. Seems our representatives have shuffled off their duties to legions of nameless, faceless, unaccountable bureaucrats and it is they who are to blame for regulating us out of house and home and place of employment. Our congress critters' hands are clean. But we have no way to control the bureaucrats, or fire them, or vote them OUT!

And there's no end to it. Once they bastardized the constitution and it no longer restricts government, they can basically have their way with us (screw us) as they please. And they do. ObamaCare for example.

So, in addition to their great socialist revolution of Roosevelt's era, we've since added the Great Society of Johnson's era, providing medicare for old people and we've have a great war on poverty for decades which we must've won, because now even poor people in America have two TVs, cell phones, computers, internet, wood floors, indoor plumbing, warm beds, free medical care, free housing and free lunch. It's almost more profitable to be poor today than it is to be a tax paying working stiff. Actually, I believe someone did a study recently and proved that it is.

But still they never quit. They never have enough.

Not long ago after they shed the constitution, the left began complaining that God's commandments and His teachings are too restrictive for modern society. For example, they decided that a woman's body was hers to control (and I would never suggest otherwise) so if she goofs up and gets herself pregnant she should not be punished with a baby. So after fighting long fruitless battles with state legislatures trying to overturn state laws against killing unwanted babies, they finally wised up and turned to the central planners who are not encumbered by God or constitution or even by we the people or our representatives. They got the black-robed rulers to invent a right not found in the constitution and definitely not granted by God that gives women the "constitutional right" to kill (murder) her offspring.

And I'm here to tell you, it's scientifically proven that those "clumps of cells" are not part of the woman's body. They are a growing gift from God otherwise known as a human baby. While pregnant, the woman is temporarily in control of two (or more) bodies. Hers and her child's. It's godless evil for her to kill that innocent helpless child.

And now we have the godless left clamoring for homosexual marriage. Give me a break. This is starting to get absolutely ridiculous. No way in hell should our central planners be debating in our senate whether to pull the plug on the very foundation of our society from the beginning of time. Someone just has to say STOP!! The adults must take charge. I'm not going to debate this "issue". Just shut it down! For God's sake enough is enough! Any Republican who goes along with this crap must be run out of office!!

Just say no! Likewise Amnesty and open borders!! We have borders and immigration laws for good reason. Do not let the godless, socialist central planners destroy our nation. Without borders we have no country! But, of course, that is their goal.

McCain and his treasonous gang of eight traitors and all others joining his treasonous conspiracy can go straight to hell!!

Sorry for rambling and I'll cut if off here.

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"Florida is a state in the southeastern region of the United States, bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Florida is the 22nd most extensive, the 4th most populous, and the 8th most densely populated of the 50 United States. The state capital is Tallahassee, its largest city is Jacksonville, and the Miami metropolitan area is the largest metropolitan area in the southeastern United States.
Much of Florida is situated on a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. Its geography is marked by a coastline, by the omnipresence of water and the threat of hurricanes. Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, encompassing approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km), and is the only state to border both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and its terrain is characterized by sedimentary soils. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. Its symbolic animals like the American alligator, Florida panther and the manatee, can be found in the Everglades, one of the most famous national parks in the world. "

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"Wisconsin is a state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin is the 23rd most extensive and the 20th most populous of the 50 United States. Wisconsin's capital is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee. The state is divided into 72 counties.
The word Wisconsin originates from the name given to the Wisconsin River by one of the Algonquian speaking American Indian groups living in the region at the time of European contact. French explorer Jacques Marquette was the first European to reach the Wisconsin River and record its name, arriving in 1673 and calling the river Meskousing in his journal. This spelling was later corrupted to Ouisconsin by other French explorers, and over time this version became the French name for both the Wisconsin River and the surrounding lands. English speakers anglicized the spelling to its modern form when they began to arrive in greater numbers during the early 19th century.
The current spelling was made official by the legislature of Wisconsin Territory in 1845."

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North Carolina is a quintessentially Southern state in the United States of America offering visitors endless variety with three distinct regions. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities from hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing, along with a taste of Appalachian music and culture in the Blue Ridge and Smokey mountains. Increasingly diverse and fast-growing cities dot the Piedmont- from Charlotte's skyscrapers, Raleigh's museums and historic neighborhoods, and Chapel Hill's college nightlife. Kite-surfing, fishing, sun, and sand await visitors to the state's coastal region- with secluded barrier islands in the Outer Banks and the bustling beach-side city of Wilmington.
The state's temperate climate has four distinct seasons and is highly acclaimed for its year-round living comforts. Rainfall is adequate and dispersed over the entire year. More than 56 million visitors traveled to North Carolina in 2008, ranking the state sixth behind California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania. Eighty-nine percent of all travelers traveled to North Carolina by auto, truck or camper/RV.
As North Carolina lies in the center of the eastern seaboard of United States, nearly half of the country lives within a 500-mile radius of the state. Murphy is the westernmost town of significance and Manteo is the easternmost town of significance; "From Murphy to Manteo" is a popular saying. "

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"Ohio is a state in the Midwestern United States. Ohio is the 34th most extensive, the 7th most populous, and the 10th most densely populated of the 50 United States. The state's capital and largest city is Columbus. The name "Ohio" originated from Iroquois word ohi-yo’, meaning "great river". The state, originally partitioned from the Northwest Territory, was admitted to the Union as the 17th state (and the first under the Northwest Ordinance) on March 1, 1803.
Although there are conflicting narratives regarding the origin of the nickname, Ohio is historically known as the "Buckeye State" (relating to the Ohio buckeye tree) and Ohioans are also known as "Buckeyes"."
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"Colorado (Spanish: red colored) is the U.S. state that encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. Colorado is part of the Western United States, the Southwestern United States, and the Mountain States. Colorado is the 8th most extensive and the 22nd most populous of the 50 United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Colorado was 5,116,796 on July 1, 2011, an increase of +1.74% since the 2010 United States Census.
The state was named for the Colorado River, which early Spanish explorers named the Río Colorado for the red colored (Spanish: colorado) silt the river carried from the mountains. On August 1, 1876, U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting Colorado as the 38th state. Colorado is nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it was admitted to the Union in 1876, the centennial year of the United States Declaration of Independence."

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"New Jersey was one of the Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. The New Jersey Constitution of 1776 was passed July 2, 1776, just two days before the Second Continental Congress declared American Independence from Great Britain. It was an act of the Provincial Congress, which made itself into the state Legislature. To reassure neutrals, it provided that it would become void if New Jersey reached reconciliation with Great Britain.

New Jersey representatives Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, and Abraham Clark were among those who signed the United States Declaration of Independence.

During the American Revolutionary War, British and American armies crossed New Jersey numerous times, and several pivotal battles took place in the state. Because of this, New Jersey today is often referred to as "The Crossroads of the Revolution." The winter quarters of the revolutionary army were established there twice by General George Washington in Morristown, which was called the military capital of the revolution. "

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"New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. New York is the 27th most extensive, the 3rd most populous, and the 7th most densely populated of the 50 United States. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east. The state has a maritime border with Rhode Island east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Ontario to the west and north, and Quebec to the north. The state of New York is often referred to as New York State to distinguish it from New York City."

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"At night… the streets become rhythmical perspectives of glowing dotted lines, reflections hung upon them in the streets as the wistaria hangs its violet racemes on its trellis. The buildings are shimmering verticality, a gossamer veil, a festive scene-prop hanging there against the black sky to dazzle, entertain, amaze."
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"From the Atlantic Ocean to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia golf promises great beauty and geographic diversity. A mild climate, year-round golf and a variety of package plans adds to the allure of golfing in Virginia. Throw in some of the best resort courses in the nation and new daily fee courses designed by some of the most noted golf course designers, and you've got the winning combination for an enjoyable golf getaway. Six resorts rank among America’s top 100. Dozens of its courses, crafted by world-famous designers, are part of every list of the country’s finest places to play."

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"Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. Named after King George II of Great Britain, Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788. It declared its secession from the Union on January 21, 1861, and was one of the original seven Confederate states. It was the last state to be restored to the Union, on July 15, 1870.
Georgia is the 24th most extensive and the 9th most populous of the 50 United States. From 2007 to 2008, 14 of Georgia's counties ranked among the nation's 100 fastest-growing, second only to Texas.
Georgia is known as the Peach State and the Empire State of the South.
Atlanta is the state's capital and its most populous city.."

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"The Chesapeake Bay is likely the main attraction on the Eastern Shore. It is rich with activities, watermen culture, great seafood, and is simply beautiful.
To learn more about Chesapeake culture, there are a number of good museums around the region, such as the J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum and seafood processing plant tour in Crisfield and the the Maritime Museum of St. Michaels. Smith Island is another great stop for Chesapeake watermen culture, where you'll find accents dating back to Victorian England, and a local sense of place and purpose inseparable from the Bay and its sea harvests. Hooper's Island is a bit less exotic than Smith Island, but still a great off-the-beaten-path locale for natural beauty and the historic Phillips Seafood Factory.
The ever-popular resort town of Ocean City, in addition to the beach and boardwalk, has a couple offbeat museums, most notably the Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum. It is also right next door to the gorgeous barrier island of Assateague Island National Seashore.
Assateague, with its natural beauty and wild ponies strolling the long, quiet, white sand beach, is not to be missed. Other picturesque tourist destinations include the small historic towns around the region, particularly south of US-50. The town of Oxford, Chestertown, Stevensville on Kent Island, and Snow Hill are all great options for lazy strolls and historical sightseeing."
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"Arkansas is a state located in the Southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. The state's diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozarks and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta. Arkansas is the 29th most extensive and the 32nd most populous of the 50 United States. The capital and most populous city is Little Rock, located in the central portion of the state. The Territory of Arkansas was admitted to the union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836.
The name “Arkansas” derives from the same root as the name for the state of Kansas. The Kansa tribe of Native Americans are closely associated with the Sioux tribes of the Great Plains. The word “Arkansas” itself is a French pronunciation (“Arcansas”) of a Quapaw (a related “Kaw” tribe) word, akakaze, meaning “land of downriver people” or the Sioux word akakaze meaning “people of the south wind”. "

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