I hate to say this, but I have come to believe it. Those who object to America’s quantum leap to the left and the frightening ability our government has acquired to restrict or eliminate our liberties seem to be depending on the GOP to step up and save our country. If that is our plan we will likely fail.
A little recent history from the 40,000 ft. view: after eight years of the Clinton administration the Republicans were swept into power, controlling the white house and both houses of congress. They came in with a “move-over-we-are in-charge-now” arrogance that nearly wrecked our nation and eventually led to our current predicament. They fractured the Republican “contract with America” that had returned them to power in the 1994 congressional elections and assumed their rightful position at the career politician’s feeding trough. They behaved not as the Reagan “less-government-is-good-government” conservative saviors but more like Tax and Spend Liberals taking their turn at the trough and tossing around the pork.
Now the real patriots of America depend upon the party of Specter, Powell, Sanford and McCain to step up and save our liberty. There are some very good Americans that wear the Republican label, and truth be known there are many good Americans who wear the Democrat, Libertarian, and Independent labels also. Labels and party machines however will not save us.
Why are so many of these good Americans with the “correct labels” standing silently by when our constitution is being trampled and the government is positioning the power to place their boot upon our necks without further warning? (Police State U.S.A?) Where is the public outrage from these label wearers over the shameless pay-off to ACORN for fixing the 2008 elections? Pay-off from taxpayer funds, by the way that will make ACORN the fourth largest US government contractor in the nation at $9 BILLION (behind the big three defense companies, Boeing, Lockheed and Northrop). Where are the shaking fists at the pending adoption of a economically disastrous Cap and Trade policy aimed at what may well be a manufactured climate crisis created for personal gain? How about the absence of pointing fingers as an unprecedented increase in the M-1 money supply baffles economists who have no history upon which to project economic consequences? What about our country’s new willingness to throw our friend Israel under the bus and acceptance that Iranian nuclear capability is inevitable and none of our business, when we know exactly what those nuclear bombs are destined for? All this with no screams, just politics as usual.
We need people with the courage and selflessness to stand up uncompromisingly and SHOUT “THIS IS WRONG!” THIS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL! THIS IS UNAMERICAN! Most of all we need someone with the courage, credibility and vision to stand up and shout “FOLLOW ME! I WILL LEAD AMERICA BACK TO THE FUTURE. I UNDERSTAND AND REVERE OUR CONSTITUTION AND I WILL PRESERVE PROTECT AND ADHERE TO IT! WE ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE A FREE PEOPLE JUST AS IMAGINED BY OUR FOUNDING FATHERS! FOLLOW ME AND TOGETHER WE WILL BRING AMERICA TO ITS REBIRTH AS THE BEACON OF LIBERTY TO THE WORLD!
Can any public figure who wears the self-awarded labels of “patriot”, “conservative” “Republican” or “Libertarian” who has remained silent, who has not screamed in outrage stand now and presume to lead us?
Recently I saw in a Bio statement (the author of which I am not able to properly credit) the following: I am a libertarian with a small l. Well that describes me too. I am not a member of the Libertarian party, although I agree with much of their platform, nor am I a member of the Republican Party or the Independent Party. The only labels I claim are that of Lover of America and liberty and an advocate of minimal government.
I am not unique in this. There are literally millions like me. There are enough of us to save the America we love for future generations yet unimagined. There are some big problems, however. We can’t seem to agree on anything beyond the basic principles. We know were we want to go but can’t begin to agree on how to get there. Too many of us are depending on some existing party organization to do the work for us. Too many of us look at self awarded labels and automatically trust the person hiding behind them.
If we want to save America we will have to do it the same way our Founding Fathers created it. We can’t do it sitting in our comfortable homes waiting for someone else to do the heavy lifting while we pontificate our individual philosophies.
Our Founding Fathers were willing to take any risk, endure any discomfort or inconvenience, and make any sacrifice. They actually made themselves into criminals fighting against the establishment. Many sacrificed their homes, families and even their lives.
Fortunately we are not to the point where we have to become criminals against the establishment….yet. Thanks to the wisdom of our founders we have legal options that they didn’t have. What we need now is unity and leaders. If we would save America and her liberties we need to find a leader with vision and courage to UNITE behind and do it FAST!
On this 233 birthday of America, join me in a commitment to see the America we love reborn. Let’s make it easy for the right leader to step forth. Let’s be sure we recognize him or her when they do. Yes, her. We may well leave our progeny talking about their Re-founding Mothers.
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When you mention our propensity to blindly trust someone who is self-annointed, it reminds me of a very distinct difference between days of yore and today in that area. In the past, to one extent or another, we’ve been able to rely on journalistic ethics and professionalism to help inform of us of the true character and nature of a politician. Certainly, the absolute truth has always been at risk, but in the last decade or so, journalistic integrity has become the funniest oxymoron this side of Government Worker!
Doug,
You made some very good points. There is no one stepping up to lead the growing number of conservatives who are trying to save the America they know and love. There is evidence, according to the polls, however, that even some democrats are getting disgusted and becoming more conservative. I think Gov. Mike Huckabee has taken a very vocal stand against all the abuse out of Washington. I hope he can gain more support.
Texas Realist,
You are so correct. Years ago when I was in school, what is going on today with the media, was called “yellow journalism”. This was the lowest form of reporting and no true journalist would stoop to that level.
Like you, I think of myself as a Small-L Libertarian. What this means, by my reading, is that I believe in the Founding Principles — American Foundationalism — and particularly the philosophy of Thomas Jefferson.
One of my mist educational experiences was to read the letters of Jefferson & Adams. If only we had some men of vision and character today! In fact we do, but we are not recognized much in Washington because, taken as a whole, Washington is about taking our power, not helping us.
We can look at the situation in two ways: with despair or as people with a vision for new opportunity. As for me, I will seek the opportunity to take back power, on our terms, not theirs. In some sense, the system really is rigged – ACORN , incumbency hurdles. etc.) but this should not be taken to mean we have no recourse. We do. We must work around the system, not in it.
What recourse do we have? We can establish rock-solid proposals for reform that works, based on time-tested principles. But doesn’t that still require Washington’s approval? Not necessarily! The people are well connected as never before — Twitter, Facebook, etc. We can create our own channels too.
What if we were to hold a National Referendum, electronically – a la phone voting on American Idol – but with tight security? Our referendum could morph into a regular voting system, and block the power of ACORN and similar thugs.
There is much more to discuss on these alternative solutions but not on the Internet. Look forwad to talking by phone soon!