The Enemy Within

Our nation is currently facing two enemies. One is external, a collection of forces determined to destroy our very way of life and replace it with their own narrow vision. The other is internal, forces equally determined to fundamentally change our way of life to suit their own vision of how they perceive it should be. Both are equally insidious.

The external forces that oppose us are all based on tyranny; the supposition that they know what is best for the rest of humanity and are determined to impose their quite short sighted vision under their own self appointed central authority. They insinuate their way into every aspect of life, from the jobs we can have, the food we may eat, and the clothes we are permitted to wear.

In the past such central authority has decided what people can read, what they can see and what they may hear. They use censorship to keep the public in the darkness of their own authority and frown on the public having even one dissenting opinion or ideas of their own. They decide who may marry, how many children one couple may have and where and how those children will be "educated".

We are today faced with no less an imposition by those who have been entrusted with the heritage of our own forebears. A heritage of free thinking and free spirited people who have shaped a nation based in large measure on free enterprise and civil liberties that were purchased quite dearly by those who came before us.

That onslaught to our liberties and heritage is coming from the very halls of Congress, the Executive Mansion and even the Supreme Court itself. The three branches of government that were supposed to hold each other in check have instead seemingly joined forces to rob the people of this nation of what it has long worked for and which is guaranteed by the Constitution itself.

Why is this so? Perhaps it's because certain people consider themselves, by their exclusive education, to be vastly superior and have decided for themselves that they are better prepared to make decisions based on their own ideology and are quite eager and willing to impose that ideology on the rest of society despite any opposition to it. This is tyranny, no matter how much they may try to sugarcoat it as being best for society.

In the final analysis society will decide what is best for itself and does not need any self-centered ideological tyrant to tell it otherwise. That can only happen when the tyrants in our nation's capital are sent the message that the people will no longer tolerate their tyranny by turning them out of office next election day.

Just like the Japanese awakened a sleeping giant in 1941 so too has the arrogance of those in Washington who have usurped authority it was not meant for them to have under the original provisions of the Constitution they all took an oath to "preserve, protect and defend". This nation can no longer afford to slumber as it has for the past half-century while havoc has been created in Washington.

The American Tree

This was found in a popular blog.

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About 250 years ago, our forefathers had the foresight to plant a special tree. It was a hybrid, bred to be one of a kind, found only in North America.. This tree was to have only 3 branches. The fruit of this tree was to be a gift to the people.

For the first 150-175 years, the tree was well nourished, it sprouted three strong branches, ahd had many, many roots, all the roots burrowed deeply into the ground, giving this tree the strength to withstand almost any attack. The branches brought forth an abundance of fruit.

During this time of amazing growth, the tree was well tended, and grew straight and tall, taking it's nourishment from the will of the people. Everyone wondered, just how long will this unique tree stand, and is it possible, anything could stop it's growth.

During the past 50-75 years, the branches have become twisted and gnarled. The trunk has also become that way, the roots have lost their grip in the ground, and the tree is now tottering.. What can possibly save this wondrous tree, that was the source of hope, and sustenance for so many people.

The good news is, the tree can be saved. If the people develop the same good will toward one another, and return to the principles and practice that nourished this special AMERICAN TREE for so long, the tree can be saved, and so can we.