American Tyranny

By Tammy Derouin

A friend of mine stopped me and asked what was new in politics.  I stated that lies have become normal acceptable practice. Lies and deceit are nothing new, especially in politics.  What is disturbing is how our attitudes have changed.  We accepted deceit.

Lying is now fashionable.  Politicians who have been caught in countless lies, questionable and unethical behavior, wear their deceit with pride. Actions which should have cost them their careers are seemingly prerequisites for their next post.  They smile as they have the audacity to ask the American people to trust them and elect them back into office. 

Shame on us!  We no longer distance ourselves from the shadowy figures.  We no longer demand accountability or punishment for those who conspire against us.  A lair is a liar and a thief is a thief. We have allowed our government to become both.  Because we decided to look the other way when things didn’t sound right or didn’t add up, we have created American Tyranny. 

Do you see the hypocrisy?  Many who participated in anti-establishment and radical activities during their youth demanded that their voices be heard, one of their freedoms.  Didn’t they rant about not trusting the government or those who were older?  Well, they grew up.  Now many from the anti-establishment generation are running our government and or, have very close ties with those in government. 

If we took a page out of their playbook, we shouldn’t trust them, should we?  They’ve proven time and time again that they can’t be trusted.  They’ve been caught in countless lies.  Their actions paint a very distressing picture for our future. 

Have you notice how they get a little aggravated when they are questioned?  Actually, they get very irritated and downright vindictive.  How dare anyone question their authority?  They know what’s best, just ask them. Seek and destroy has become common practice.  Peace and love are long gone.  The question, “Why can’t we all get along?” is complicated.  We are individuals with uniquely different thoughts and backgrounds.  They demand tolerance from others toward them but unleash vengeful furry on those who disagree with their ideology.  The proof is out there. 

Government agencies have been used to harass and destroy lives.  The IRS was used to target political opposition.  Search and seizures have been used in different parts of the country against political opponents and those who exercise their God given rights. Intimidation is the tool used to gain control.

I fail to understand why the American people have accepted so much deceit.  Our system of government is changing right before our eyes. The atmosphere which has been created is taking us down a very dark path.  The spin doctors go into overdrive to produce additional lies when their original deceptive actions come to light.  Hell hath no fury like a progressive exposed. 

Many who were anti-establishment have now created quite the establishment for themselves.  They are the elite. The disadvantaged people they claim to champion haven’t been helped.  They’ve made them dependent on the system, the government.   They are the government!  Have you ever dealt with someone who has control issues?   Your dependency is their security. 

Why is our government becoming more and more anti-Christian?  The Golden Rule doesn’t allow any wiggle room.  “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”  They preach and enjoy telling others what to do.   They’ve become their parents in this regard; don’t do as I do, do as I say.  Oh, and then there’s the Commandments.  Much like the Bill of Rights, there are a whole lot of obstacles for those who desire ultimate control.

As a nation, we have allowed them to hypnotize us with their colorful speeches.  It’s all hype meant to stir up anxiety or excitement.  They dangle trinkets and make promises, whatever it takes to get what they want.  The showmanship has convinced many that they need the government.  After all, the executive has stated that you aren’t responsible for your success.  Entitlements have increased dramatically during this administration.  The rich are not evil.  And no, you don’t deserve a higher wage just because you want it.  Do something to earn it.

What happened to personal responsibility?  It isn’t the government’s responsibility to provide anyone with food, shelter or clothing.  But, we are way beyond that, aren’t we?  The more the government provides the more dependent the citizens become, which allows the government to control your life and that gives them security.

“Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and nature.” 

Benjamin Franklin