January 30, 2013

What Difference Does It Make?

By Tammy Derouin

Before a Congressional hearing, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asked in anger, “What difference at this point does it make?”  Much like the shot at Lexington Concord was the shot heard around the world, “What difference does it make” should be the words of trepidation heard around the world. 

What difference does it make? How long are we going to allow this administration to insult our intelligence?  It makes a difference because without morals, principles and the ethical behavior to back them up, we are lost as a nation.  Is Clinton implying that we the people should accept, without question, anything the government tells us?  The government lied publicly and privately to the family members of those that were killed in Benghazi.  The government lied to the American people and then tried to cover up their actions or lack of action.  It makes a difference because the truth is the last thing this administration wants the people to know.  It matters because there are consequences for the people who elected a dictator. 

In his inaugural speech, the ruler dared to embrace the Constitution.  His overuse of “we the people” was insulting.  He tried to tie together the accomplishments and goals of our founders with the “collective” goals and dreams of today’s progressives.  A charismatic speaker/leader, sure knows how to stir up a crowd.  Who else in history could do the same?  Hitler, Lenin, Stalin, Mussolini, Che, and Castro come to mind.

If there is any hope for our country, supporters of this dictatorial administration should have had a wakeup call this past week.  Didn’t they hear the jarring sound of a prison door slamming shut?  The key skipping down the hallway was for dramatic effect.  Is this nation so drunk on entitlements that we can’t see reality through the blur?  The American people witnessed quite the show.  Act one, included Obama’s fictitious respect for the Constitution.  Act two revealed Clinton’s words of indifference and disdain for the American people.  I wonder what will take place in Act Three.  Maybe the press has a copy of the program.  With investigative reporting out, gushing, swooning and coddling are the new prerequisites for the press corp.  Was our media schooled at the University of Mao?  Maybe it was Pravda U. 

Obama also stated that the journey was not complete.  So where do we stand on the path to communism?  We still have a ways before the rulers’ image is embossed on our flag.  Nope, it’s been done.  At least children haven’t been forced to sing songs of praise to an elected leader in their schools.   Nope, it’s been done.  Thankfully the ruler hasn’t been shown or referred to as our savior.  Nope, that’s been done too.  How about the frustration level among the people?  It’s being done.   Maybe we should give up more of our freedoms for the greater good?  It’s being done.  All we need then is a crisis.  It will be done.  What will we have?  We’ll have a dictator, done by design.

Now that the Left has successfully placed a dictator at the helm, rewards are sure to come their way.  Those that support gay rights received support from the ruler. The ruler is buddy- buddy with the Muslim Brotherhood.  He is arming extreme Islamic radicals.  I don’t think it’s a secret what happens to gays in the world of Islam.  It’s the same fate for women who are accused of cheating on their husbands.  Accused of cheating, not proven guilty of cheating. Does the punishment fit the crime?  What difference does it make?  Eventually the “body part” vote will be revealed as anything but liberating.  The hard core environmentalist will also be betrayed.  The earth was only a tool, not a concern.  The ruler seemed harmless in sheep’s clothing.  How’s that wolf outfit looking now?

The dictator in chief has never hidden his agenda.  He played on the hopes and fears of the people of this nation to achieve his goals.  He took advantage of the poor.  By promising them benefit after benefit he effectively told them they weren’t capable of taking care of themselves.  By demonizing the rich he is penalizing them for being successful.  When was the last time you worked for a poor person?  It’s the wealthy individuals or corporations that provide jobs.  They took the risk.  They built it, they own it.  Well, at least for now.  Once the ruler nationalizes all the companies, it won’t matter where you work.  You will be a slave to the state.  That union you gave so much of your money to, well, you can thank it for the equality coming your way.  Yes, everyone will now be equally poor under a dictator.

“There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpation.”

James Madison

 

 

January 23, 2013

Dictator In Chief

By Tammy Derouin

The nation has been focused on King Obama’s latest decree.  Ironically, the Second Amendment is in place for his very actions, tyrannical rule.  He is forcing his will on the people.  He is knowingly destroying our Constitution to further his agenda.  Our spineless Congressional leaders are either part of the Progressive problem or they don’t know how to stop the Dictator in Chief. 

The founders knew that an unarmed population would make it easy for tyranny to once again settle on our shores.  They experienced, first-hand, the madness of a tyrannical ruler.  They believed in individual freedom and small government.  They rose up against the British Empire and won.  It’s because of the courage and sacrifice of the original patriots that we were born into freedom.  It’s because of the courage and sacrifice of every generation since our founding, that we have remained free.  

We have willingly allowed an absolute ruler to enslave our nation.  I get so frustrated when I see an Obama/Biden bumper sticker.  You have brought tyranny to America.  The sad fact is most aren't even aware of it.  They have bought into the lies that Obama and his court have been manufacturing.  A free press no longer exists.  The White Palace Propagandists spin the stories they want you to believe.  Anybody who challenges the king is an extremist or radical.  But in fact, he is the extreme radical.  History shows that The United States use to fight such regimes.  We have willingly become one.  We have allowed our once proud, exceptional standing in the world to be diminished under the first term of one ruler.  Look how much he has destroyed this country in four years.  What will it look like at the end of his legal term?  I don’t put anything past this ruler.  I still shudder when I recall Obama telling President Medvedev, “This is my last election.” 

I’m curious, what kind of weapon did Obama use?  He has shot so many holes through the Constitution.   Has his weapon been banned?  Obama’s weapon of choice is an ink pen.  He also uses fear, propaganda and the American people.  He’s using the emotions of people to get what he wants.  Those that share his agenda cheer him on.   Those who are uninformed cheer him on.  Eventually, Obama will get to a right that affects those that are cheering now.  Owning a gun is legal and a right.  I heard an argument this past week that should make everyone think.  Abortion is legal.  It kills innocent, defenseless babies.  What if the names and addresses of those that have had an abortion were published?  What if Obama made sweeping changes without going through Congress to eliminate the right to an abortion?  How many on the Left would be cheering?  They wouldn’t.  The names and addresses of those that have received an abortion shouldn’t be made public.  Those who are center to Right on the political scale want to follow the law and make changes through proper procedures.  Those that are center to Left politically want to mandate, regulate, intimidate and ultimately force their will regardless of the law of the land. 

Obama’s latest decree upon the land only harms law abiding gun owners.  The criminals will always be able to find a gun.  The elite will always be able to protect themselves.  Obama has been given lifetime secret service protection.  Why?  It must be a new benefit for the office, I mean throne he sits upon.  His children are protected by gun carrying police.  Left Wing film maker Michael Moore hires gun protection then calls all white people who own guns, racists.  Does that include you, Mr. Moore? 

A well-armed, well-informed population is a danger to those who want to control.  We must look beyond what the White Palace is feeding us.  They don’t want Americans to be informed.  We cannot allow our emotions to dictate our actions.  To give up one right opens the path for more concessions.  Obama is power hungry.  I believe he wants chaos.  This is the formula most dictators use.  Once everything is a complete mess, he will swoop in and promise to save the country.  We’ve seen how well he has done already.  We can sit back and watch it happen once again or we can learn from those who have suffered the same fate.  I wonder why history isn’t being taught.

I’m a Constitutionalist.  We may disagree on issues and policy but if we don’t follow the Constitution, The United States of America will no longer exist.

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

The Constitution, Oath of Office

January 16, 2013

Why Was Lincoln Assassinated?

By Tammy Derouin

My daughter Maddie has taken an interest in history.  Maddie is eight years old, in third grade and has developed a love of reading, writing and history.  Does it get any better?  We have had many discussions involving historical events.  I try to keep politics out of our discussions but facts are facts.  I’m not going to lie to her if she has a question.  What’s important is her curiosity has been piqued.  I will never discourage her from asking questions.  If more people asked “Why?” our country wouldn’t be in the shape it’s in.

I explained that history isn’t pretty.  History is death, destruction, control and unbelievable cruelty.  I didn’t tell her to discourage her, on the contrary, it was meant to encourage her.  I want her to ask why.  Why was Lincoln assassinated?   Why was Hitler elected?  Why do the Jews get blamed for everything?  Why does mom hate to handle $20 bills?  Why was I told not to read a history book?  Why was I told not to read the pocket Constitution?  My nemesis the narcissist strikes again.

 History will be a big part of her education.  I have little to no faith in government run, union supported schools.  Their combined agenda has produced a generation of young people that prefer socialism and demand entitlements.  Maddie knows President Lincoln was killed.  I was pleased to hear that she knew the basic facts.  I gave her a book, written for young readers, on the assassination of President Lincoln.  The book resulted in the biggest Christmas thank you hug. 

I will never accept sanitized history.  History, much like politics is a very dirty subject.  To clean it up before we teach it removes history.  Why do those in power want to re-write history and change our traditions?  Why do those in power want to over step their boundaries and eliminate the Constitution?  Why has the American free press turned against the American people?  These are just a few questions that could lead to some major headlines.  The press no longer cares about truth.  They really should be called for what they are, White House Propagandist. 

I found it interesting that my nemesis the narcissist told Maddie not to read the history book on Lincoln.  Why?  Is it due to the violence?  Perhaps reading that a life was taken is too much for a young mind.  Lincoln was shot and killed, that’s a fact.  There is so much more to the story.  Why was Lincoln killed?  History teaches why but it stops teaching when it’s sanitized.  I feel our history is in danger.  Am I supposed to believe that young people can’t handle the fact that Lincoln was shot and killed?  When did reading about historical facts become too much for young minds?   After the kids finish their sanitized version of history, just send them to watch movies, listen to music and play video games.  Good thing there isn't any violence in those entertainment options.

Maybe there’s an agenda.  My nemesis, much like those in power, wants control.  It’s so much easier to control when information is withheld or sanitized.  It’s very dangerous when those in power restrict the truth.  Why does the government want to control the press?  Information is power.  If we only get the information the government wants us to have, we don’t get the truth.  We will be fed information that will benefit their agenda.  We will no longer be exceptional.  We will become like North Korea, China, Russia, and every other country.  Governments fear well informed citizens.   

The reason behind not wanting her to read the pocket Constitution amazed me.  There was a problem with the organization that printed the copy.  Apparently, they have an agenda.  This is one place I will agree, they do have an agenda.  They want to uphold the Constitution.  They feel so strongly about their belief, many copies are given away.  Sometimes those greedy capitalists will charge $1 or $2.  This is classic left-wing thinking.  Mock something without even looking into the facts.   If that doesn’t work, simply make up a lie to grab a headline.  I have yet to see a pocket Constitution or Declaration of Independence made available by left-wing organizations.  I wonder why.  Could it be because it doesn’t fit their agenda?  Americans should have different opinions.  Our rights make us exceptional.  Silencing an opposing opinion is dangerous.  Why does the Left want to restrict our rights?  The proof is right inside one of those pocket Constitutions.  Why would the Left want to educate people?  Ignorance of the Constitution fulfills their agenda.  There is one question I hope I never have to answer, “Why did we lose our freedom?”

“A nation of well informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved.  It is in the region of ignorance that tyranny begins.”

Benjamin Franklin

January 9, 2013

Strike Three

By Tammy Derouin

The New Year is off to a dangerous start.  After applying yet another band- aid to the economic crisis, President Obama flew back to Hawaii to resume his $4 million vacation.  Obama put the blame on Congress, big surprise, and then stated he wouldn’t debate the subject with Congress again.  Did I miss the dictatorial inaugural? Nope, that’s still a couple weeks away. 

The fiscal deal does nothing to solve the problem.  In fact, it only makes things worse.  Obama claims that he made the tax system fairer.  Only a flat tax will make the tax system equal and fair.  Obama doesn’t want fair; he wants redistribution of wealth.  The Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan Washington research group, has stated that 77 percent of U.S. households will see higher federal taxes in 2013 under this fiscal deal.  The deal protects most from an income tax increase but the Social Security payroll tax reduction was allowed to expire.  The bill also adds about $600 billion in new tax increases.  Every $41 raised in taxes will only see $1 in cuts.  This will add $4 trillion to the federal deficit.  Well done, Mr. President.  Enjoy your vacation paid for by the taxpayers.  Strike One.

Hollywood was a big winner in the fiscal deal.  Millions in federal subsidies already flow to the city of glitter and lights but even more is on the way.  It’s estimated that it will cost the taxpayers about $150 million per year.  I hope the next time the president says, “Crony capitalism” he’s looking in a mirror.  For every finger you point, how many are pointing back at you?

There is a video circulating involving Hollywood stars pleading for something to be done about gun violence.  There is another video circulating that shows the hypocrisy of these same stars.  Every time one of them makes a plea for something to be done about gun violence, a segment of footage involving a character they portray is shown killing, massacring and in most cases, enjoying it.  The government funnels money to Hollywood.  The money is used to make films and television which usually involves gun violence.  Hollywood tears up and begs the government to step in when a killer behaves as depicted on screen.

It isn’t the gun, it’s our society.  I listened to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (ret) this past week.  He is an expert in his field on guns and violence in society.  He states that people who do such crimes are not shooters, they are killers.  Our society has changed dramatically.  The younger generations have been exposed to violence beginning at a very young age.  Human life is no longer valued.  The more you kill, the more points you receive.  When you have gone as far as you can go, the only way out is to self-destruct.   This is not just an American problem.  This is a problem that is taking place around the world.  Some of the countries that have had similar massacres have very strict gun laws.  Main stream media isn’t providing that information. Michael Moore’s body guard was once arrested for carrying an unlicensed gun.  What Moore says and what he does are two very different things.  Don’t fool yourself, the elite will never play by the same rules. This is a control issue not a gun issue.

Lt. Col. Grossman stated, “5,000 years of recorded history.  500 years of gun powder combat.  150 years of repeating firearms.  Not one single time in the history of the world has a single juvenile ever committed a crime like this in a school and now it’s everywhere.”  What has happened with entertainment over the past 30 years?  He also stated, “The American Psychological Association, American Medical Association, and American Association of Pediatrics told both Houses of Congress, 30 years of a thousand sound studies have proven, media violence causes violence in our society.”  This isn’t a safety issue; this is all about control, gun control.  Strike Two.

The New York Times ran an article by Louis Seidman entitled, “Let’s Give Up on the Constitution.”  Much like President Obama, he is a Progressive, Leftists, and Constitutional scholar.  The Constitution was designed to prevent a dictatorship.  It was designed to keep a check and balance on each branch of government.  Our president isn’t working within the confines of the Constitution.  Congress either doesn’t know how to stop him or they don’t want to stop him.  The Constitution gives the power to the people.  The people have to figure out how to use the tool they were given.  Our government run schools aren’t teaching it.  Done by design, I’m sure.  Those images of the Constitution going up in flames or being run through the shredder are becoming more real.  Are we going to end the game and self-destruct?  Are we going to allow strike three?

“When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.”

Thomas Paine

January 2, 2012

Self-Destruct Mode

By Tammy Derouin

The United States is in an economic crisis.  The president returned from yet another vacation to pretend he cares.  If he cared, he wouldn’t have signed an executive order granting pay increases to federal employees.  Talk about fiscal irresponsibility.  This is the same administration that says we can spend our way out of debt.  Try to convince your bank of that kind of logic.  It doesn’t work and they know it.  Obama is getting exactly what he wants.  He wants our system to collapse.   

I feel Obama harbors a true hatred towards America and all that is American.  How else would you describe his actions?  He was brought up surrounded by anti-American individuals.  His friends and those he associates with are radicals and extremists.  They were and still are anti-Americans.  How did such an individual make it to the presidency?  How did he pull the wool over the eyes of so many people?

I recently read an article that outlined some of Obama’s anti-American actions and words.  I’ve written about many of these in the past.  Individually, they are shocking.  To see a list, which was far from complete, was sobering.  It left me asking the question, how do so many people get blindsided? 

It’s amazing how people react to fiction and non-fiction so differently.  When dealing with a fictional story, people have no problem determining who the “bad guy” is.  The actions, words and the motive of an individual are plain to see.  We don’t need to be told who the criminal is or for that matter, who the hero is.  Life has taught us the difference between good and evil.  When it comes to non-fiction, people lose their common sense.  They second guess or overthink an issue instead of going with their gut feeling.  They stop thinking and allow those in power or those in the media to do their thinking for them.  It’s kind of like that couple that sits a row ahead of you at the theatre.  One is constantly explaining what is taking place to their companion.  Maybe the person has difficulty hearing.  Instead of dealing with reality and getting a hearing aid, the person has given someone else the control to interpret the story for them.  It’s easier to be led than to do the work.  By not doing the work, you have put yourself at the mercy of the intelligence or the motives of someone else. 

Let’s walk a fine line.  Not so long ago, in a land not so far away, there was a free and prosperous society. It existed because individuals believed in self-reliance.  Each person was responsible for their own well-being.  Over time, prosperity caused the people to ignore signs of decay.  Ultimately, this negligence led to an infectious disease.   It invaded their society and began to destroy them from within.  They elected leaders who had loyalties to other societies; societies that wished to destroy them.  Their enemies openly stated their intentions. The people continually voted in leaders, all the way to the highest office, that sought to destroy their home land.  They were willingly activating their own self-destruct mode. Neighboring lands couldn’t understand their actions.  

The United States is drowning in debt.  Instead of cutting off financial support to other countries, President Obama is giving Egypt twenty F-16 fighter jets.  This is just part of $450 million in aid that was promised in 2010.  Egypt is now ruled by an evil regime that has openly called for the destruction of America and Israel.  Egyptian President Morsi openly prayed in public asking Allah to destroy the Jews and their supporters.  President Morsi has been talking with Iranian President Ahmadinejad.  Ahmadinejad has stated he wants to, “wipe Israel off the face of the map” and “We don’t shy away from declaring that Islam is ready to rule the world.”  Obama indirectly funneled $20 million to Hamas and stated that the goals of Hamas are fine, so long as they are achieved “peacefully.”  He allowed Iran to acquire top secret U.S. drone technology.  Obama has made it possible to detain American citizens indefinitely without charge or trial. Meanwhile, he advocates Miranda rights for foreign terrorists.  Obama watched as Americans died in Benghazi and then blamed a video for the violence.  Obama and his administration aren’t being held accountable for their negligence.  Obama doesn’t have a problem shipping guns and war planes to the enemies of the United States.  He does however want the American people to give up their right to bear arms.  Obama is arming our enemies while trying his very best to disarm American citizens. 

Getting back to the fine line, fact is always stranger than fiction.  Believing fiction over fact is self-destructive.

“We should not forget that the spark which ignited the American Revolution was caused by the British attempt to confiscate the firearms of the colonists.”

Patrick Henry

December 26, 2012

Life’s Little Detours

By Tammy Derouin

I took a much needed break and jumped off the news wagon for a short time.  Unfortunately, the world doesn’t have a pause button.  Jumping back on and trying to play catch up had me reaching for the ibuprofen.  It was a nice break but I’m still dragging my feet.

With the year coming to a close, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the events of the past year.  Life is a learning experience.  I’m of the belief that events in our life happen for a reason.  We may not understand at the time why things take place, especially the bad and harmful events.  If given the opportunity to look into our own future, would we have willingly traveled the path that we have taken?  We make decisions with our best intentions.  We want what’s best for ourselves and for those that are in our lives.

I have learned that it’s the struggles in life that make you who you are.  As much as I like sitting at the beach reading and relaxing, that’s all it is.  Life on the beach, no matter how inviting, isn’t living.  Life involves risk.  Life involves stepping out of your comfort zone and daring to do something you never thought possible.  There will be failures and there will be victories.  Don’t stew too long over the failures, learn from them.  Enjoy life’s victories. 

As I put 2012 behind me, I leave financial security, a home and many material possessions.  I leave behind fear, false accusations (I do enjoy those little victories); loss of freedom and that terrible sound of the exterior door handle twisting open as I pretend to sleep.  What have I gained?  I’ve gained financial insecurity, a small apartment and freedom.  I haven’t been this happy in years!  I have family that has always stood by me and has been willing to help every step of the way.  I have friends that have been supportive and care about my well-being.  I even have friends that have helped build my confidence to levels that have allowed me to enjoy life once again.  Humor is a wonderful coping mechanism.  Having such friends at work is an even greater blessing.

I’ve also enjoyed opportunities that wouldn’t have come about had I not gone through this difficult situation.   I believe every life has purpose.  We would not come in contact with certain people or have opportunities without being exposed to experiences that seem to be the darkest moments of our life.  Nobody wants to get stuck in a ditch.  Who or what we come in contact with because of life’s little detours is what makes life challenging and even a little exciting. We are able to appreciate the good by how we handle the bad.  That however, involves those paths that we wouldn’t have willingly taken but did.  

I have a greater understanding of what is taking place in our country due to my experience.  I’ve dealt with a narcissist.  I understand how the Left manipulates a situation.  There is one set of rules for “their” side and one set of rules for “my” side.  The rules for me changed without warning.   My life was monitored.  Everything from my location, to purchases, possessions and communications were under surveillance.  It happened slowly over time and without my knowledge.  I had a nice home.  I had financial security.  I didn’t have freedom.  What I have just described is socialism and communism. 

We the people of the United States are losing our freedoms.  It has happened slowly over time and without our complete knowledge.  It has been disguised as a need for safety and security.  It’s for your own good, for your protection, says the narcissist.  There are those who say, “If I’m not doing anything wrong, why should it matter if I’m being watched?”  It matters because the one watching is the one making the rules.  You will always be guilty until proven innocent.  Are your freedoms, your rights, worth giving complete control to the government?  The federal government can’t handle the few duties assigned to it by the Constitution.  Do you want the government to have even more control of your life?

I’ll take capitalism.  I’m no longer financially secure.  I am however, free.  I’ll take freedom and all the risks that come with it over servitude.  Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, you can’t go wrong.  Capitalism puts you in control.  The Constitution gives the control to the people.  That’s why those in power call the Constitution outdated.  If we give up even one of our rights, we give up control.  Servitude and enslavement will become our normal way of life.

“Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality.  But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.”

Alexis de Tocqueville

December 19, 2012

Never Waste A Good Crisis

By Tammy Derouin

Watch as those on the Left work their magic to remove more of our rights.  It always helps when you have the backing of uninformed or mislead people to help push your agenda.  Hitler stated, “How fortunate for leaders that men do not think.”   

The killing spree at the Connecticut Elementary school was indeed tragic.  Let’s not let one tragedy lead to another.  The government is more than willing to strip us of our rights.  Obama has already used this opportunity to imply that gun control will be a priority.  We need to look at the real problem.  The people who commit such crimes are to blame, not their weapon of choice.  We cannot allow anger to rule our actions.  With rights come responsibilities.  If you are not responsible, you will lose your rights through the court system.  Living in a free society requires individuals to be responsible for their actions.  Those who have abused their rights or those who are mentally impaired must be dealt with differently.  The rights of responsible gun owners “shall not be infringed,” as stated in the Constitution.  The alternative is government control.  There is no such thing as guaranteed safety and security.  Ask yourself, are you willing to give up a valuable right for something that nobody, not even the government can guarantee?

Last week I mentioned Rahm Emanuel’s statement, “Never waste a good crisis.”  We will witness how quickly the Left will move to capitalize on this crisis.  Hollywood is doing their part.  Celebrities are coming out in support of gun control or gun bans.  One actor blatantly called for people to give up their rights.  Hollywood is the land of the privileged and the elite.  Obama is part of this privileged group.  Do you really think people of status are going to go around unprotected?  When a right or privilege is denied to the population only those with money and means continue to have rights.

The weapon of choice in this case was a gun.  What about knives or blunt objects?  Two hands of an angry and out of control individual can be life threatening as well.  How far are we going to take this?  Car accidents kill people too.  What about alcohol?  Alcohol is a big contributor to crime and abuse.  What should we do, ban alcohol?  Oh wait, the government did ban alcohol.  How did that work?  The elite and the privileged still had access to alcohol.  The average citizen who attempted to make and or sell a homemade version became the criminal.  Crime increased due to the government overreaching its power.  Hey, the government created jobs by outlawing alcohol.  The government also sent you to prison for your entrepreneurial creativity.  Never mind the fact that those in power never had to give up their right to alcohol.

I never thought I would agree with Pravda but maybe they’re right in this particular case.  Maybe the American population is illiterate.  We are destroying ourselves and we don’t even know it. We are giving up our rights in hopes the government will protect and provide for us.  The government wasn’t designed to take care of every aspect of our lives.  The government will however, step in and mismanage every aspect of our lives if we let it.  The population has embraced governmental care at every level.  Pravda is right once again, we haven’t learned from the mistakes of the Soviet Union. 

Europe is teetering on collapse and the United States is following.  We are doing everything that Europe proved doesn’t work.  The desire to be cared for from crib to casket has blinded us from the stark reality that government fails miserably at managing our lives.  We are individuals.  We don’t settle.  We will always aspire to do better.  It is human nature to compete and that’s precisely why socialism and communism do not work.

An unarmed population will only put the guns in the hands of the government and criminals.  You could argue they are one in the same.  If we allow the government to continue to overreach their authority, we will eventually lose all of our rights.  The government will state it’s for our protection.  The right of the collective is becoming greater than the right of the individual. 

You may be in favor of stricter gun laws or maybe even banning firearms all together.  What happens when the government targets something that is important to you?  Do you enjoy speaking your mind?  Do you enjoy reading books, periodicals or newspapers?  How about the internet?  Do you enjoy the ability to look up anything of interest?  Do you enjoy traveling?  How about eating and drinking what you enjoy?  Our freedoms are in danger.  If the government successfully ends one of our rights, the others will soon fall.

“The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.”

Thomas Jefferson