September 30, 2015

Turning Point

By Tammy Derouin

The American flag is a symbol of freedom and at one time, a symbol of unwavering strength.  I truly hope we are just dealing with a temporary ailment.  We ignored some very important signs because we didn’t want to face reality.  Much like knowing something is internally wrong but putting off going to the doctor because you don’t want confirmation.  For a time, it’s easier to live in a world of make believe.  By not facing reality, you somehow convince yourself that everything is just fine.

There comes a turning point.  You can no longer ignore the cold, hard evidence.  You eventually come to the conclusion that life is worth the upcoming battle.  It’s better to know the truth so you know how to fight the disease which has infected your body.  You hope it’s not too late as you begin to ask, why did I wait so long?

Our once healthy, vibrant nation has been infected with a life-threatening disease.  Some noticed signs right away but wanted to give the benefit of the doubt.  After all, the fundamental transformation of America, in true transparency, is really difficult to comprehend.  Some are still coming to the realization that something is wrong, while others are still stuck in denial.

Probably the most difficult aspect is realizing it was a self-inflicted disease.  We all bear a certain amount of responsibility.  We didn’t pay attention and assumed those we elected had our best interests in mind.  We voted without asking questions and allowed the press to be the enabler.  They should have exposed questionable signs but instead they twisted it into a pretty picture or buried it altogether. We went against our better judgment when something didn’t make sense. Sometimes the wait-and-see strategy only makes things worse.

Throughout these years of denial, our nation, as a whole, made our situation worse.  Instead of eradicating the disease when we had the opportunity, we welcomed it back for several more years, making our situation worse. 

Second chances are rare.  Third chances are even more difficult to acquire. We have to make some important decisions.  Do we value our freedom, our identity as a nation and our lives? Do we want to reclaim what we allowed to slip away?  Will we demand that wrongs are corrected or will we fall deeper into enslavement?

I’m encouraged to hear some of the contenders, who want to get our country back on track, are speaking the truth and not bowing to political correctness.  The press, whose paycheck must be coming directly from George Soros, tears into those who state the facts.  Their foot soldiers are called in to mock and belittle.  The left continuously attempts to paint those who refuse to bow to their will as racist or any other demeaning name.  It’s a scare tactic, an attempt to stop people from telling the truth.

I get really tired of watching people being herded.  It has become so much easier to blindly follow.  People believe the press, the unions and so many other organizations without checking the facts for themselves. 

I recently watched several old clips of the late, the courageous Andrew Breitbart.  He confronted his attackers and those who protested pro-American events.  Protesting is the right of every American citizen.  What was extremely disappointing was the protesters didn’t know why they were protesting.  They had been herded like sheep onto buses, given signs and were told what to do.  They had no idea what was taking place inside arenas they were told to protest.  The people inside were rallying to promote and continue the fight to preserve freedom so uninformed individuals could protest events, despite ignorance of the event.

I don’t understand how people can demonstrate and hate something or someone without knowing the facts.  Eventually, the protesters were told to move away and to not engage in conversation.  They were herded back to tow the party line. I wonder, if they really understood what their party promoted and didn’t just blindly follow, would they allow themselves to be sheep?

There was a time when defending our rights, our Constitution, was the American way.  We took pride in our freedoms and wanted to protect them at any cost.  We shouldn’t be afraid of the truth.  It will be what saves us.  By living in a world of make believe, you convince yourself that everything is just fine.  As the cold, hard reality becomes more and more evident, will you take notice?  Will you begin to ask, why did I wait so long?

                                                                                                                                  

“Barack Obama is a radical.  We should not be afraid to say that.”

Andrew Breitbart