Those that have read my ramblings know that there are a few things that I am passionate about and one of those is your and my freedoms as Americans. I want to share a few thoughts with you today and ask you to share these thoughts with others.
The "Occupy Movement" is growing all over the country, now I don't think these folks have a real cue as to what they are protesting or what the core motivation is for this movement. I do know that there are some fringe elements and "nut-jobs" who have attached themselves to this movement. I think they are protesting big business and big government being link together and the "common man" being left out of the loop, politically and financially. This is not a new protest, just a different time. I don't know the answer to the problem or how to make all these folks feel warm and fuzzy. What I do know, is that they are free to protest and do so peacefully and petition the government for change. That is what I would like to share some thoughts on with you today.
The United States of America exist today because the common man and woman lead by the wealthy gentry class were willing to challenge the most powerful government in the world in 1776, for economic freedom. Please make a note and understand the American revolt was motivated by taxes and economic conditions, the politics were a side bar. Yes the colonist want to rule themselves and make their own laws, but the root of the matter was the extreme taxes placed on the colonies by the crown, the limitations of free trade and the restriction of people freedoms. The crown had decreed that people were limited to one or two days worth of black powder and lead shot(gun control), all commerce and trade had to be shipped through England(commerce control), all criminal trials had to be tried in England(criminal justice control), and all commerce no matter how small was heavily taxed. The rights of the people had been slowly eroded away, by the upper wealthy ruling class in England, that would have been the bankers, political types, and the head of the government( the King), all in an effort to control the economy and the people. By 1776 the people's right to free speech and assembly were be infringed upon, one more thing for the colonist to protest against.
Does this look anything like America today? I see the similarities, do you? What are the answers? Another American revolution, rioting in the streets, Occupy movement or do we just give up and say "what ever"?
Short of an all out American revolution of the 21st century, there are somethings the average American can do to make things better in our country.
Vote freedom in 2012, do not vote for the guy who says the government can fix all things, or will provide you everything you ever will need. Vote for the person who will save guard your freedom to speak, protest, petition the government, attend or not attend a religious service, to own and carry a gun, to be free from illegal search and seizure and the right to vote. Vote freedom in 2012. How do I know this person? Good question, glad you asked.
Look deeply in to the back ground writings and statement of the individual. Please keep in mind that political types and their handlers are masters of lies, and telling you what they know or think you want to here. The real person comes to the surface when the mics are off and the cameras have gone blank. What has this person said in a side bar conversation, or casual comment? One real way to find out if the candidate is a pro-freedom individual, is investigate their stance on gun control and the Second Amendment freedoms.
The Second Amendment is in the Constitution to allow the people to challenge the government at the point of arms if needed. This freedom was not inserted to allow people to hunt or sport shoot or any of the other "stuff" political types tell us. The framers of the Constitution had just thrown off an unfair and unjust and greedy government, and they wanted the American people to always have that option if needed. There are government types and political types that will tell you that I am wrong and they will lie to you with a straight face. The right to keep and bear arms (own and carry a gun) is the best indicator of the political candidates freedom stance. You can not believe what they say in public, you and I must do due diligence and find out what the say off the record to get a true insight to their value of freedom. Why is the Second Amendment a good indicator? Because once that freedom is done away with the others will follow shortly there after. The political types really do not like those who would disagree with their opinions and would just as soon eliminate the right of freedom of the press and speech. There are people who want to control what you and I say and will call it "hate speech" just to silence someone who has a different opinion.
One example is the control the Canadian government now has over public speakers in that country, pastors, political speakers, any public speaker can be charged with "hate speech" if they offend someone, based on religion, sexual orientation, race or any other number of factors, however before that law could be passed the Canadian people had to be dis-armed, it is now very hard for a Canadian citizen to purchase a gun and they have to jump through a lot of government hoops.
Observe what has happened in the United Kingdom(England) now that the general public can not own a gun. Crime rate has and continues to soar, up over 600%.
I use all of this to say a few simple things. The US Constitution and the Bill of Rights included there in is under attack by those who want to control you. The loss of the Second Amendment right to Keep and Bear arms is the key to destroying all of your other rights.
Don't believe the candidates public words, dig deeper and learn the truth. Mr Obama and his friends in Washington DC want to strip you of your rights. Wake up America and vote FREEDOM, that maybe what prevents the 21st century American revolution.
I think the next blog will be titled "REAL Change we can Believe In"
