“I need you to be fired up, I need you to stay fired up, all the way to November 2nd. Because November 2nd is going to say a lot about your future”- President Obama, speaking to young supporter’s at a DNC rally.
Hi all,
I sincerely hope the President is right, regarding the remark above. I hope after the November 2nd elections, our future will all look a bit brighter. I don’t need to tell all of you about the importance of the coming up elections. I won’t go into the importance of getting out there and casting your vote. I want to talk about, the morning after.
If you pay attention to or believe in the polls, it appears that the Republicans will enjoy several key victories in the Senate and the House. The Republicans might even take back the majority of the House of Representatives. I’m not one to be a killjoy or one to dampen the party but our work can’t stop on November 3rd. our work, being vigilant; letting our voice be heard; holding our elected officials accountable, must continue. I’ll even go a step further and say we must become hyper vigilant.
There are two reasons I say this:
1. Incumbent Democrats will use the lame duck session, before newly elected republicans are sworn in, to try and pass any and all pending bills legislature, earmarks etc. as humanly possible. In fact, some Democratic leaders have already singled that this is what’s planned if the election goes poorly for them.
2. I don’t totally trust the Republican Party either. We know politicians will say whatever they must to get people to vote for them. They may also have the best intentions going into office, and then they sell their souls to the devil. If this does happen, Democrats won’t hesitate to shove this in our faces and rightfully so. We expect the Republican Party to immediately begin to overturn the health care bill, freeze the out of control spending and so on. I say, they better deliver on these promises or in a short 2 years time it will be like ground hog day.
So hey, if all goes as expected on Tuesday November 2nd, have a party, have 2 parties. On Wednesday November 3rd work begins anew. Tell me what you think. What should we be watchful for after these elections are over? Join us on our website www.thepeopleofliberty.com for some great resources and information.
Until next time, Rodney
Friday, October 15, 2010
Death and Taxes
Hey Folks,
I’ve been away from my duties here the last few weeks due to the passing of my mother. She was a wonderful woman who was very deserving of finally finding her peace. I have received the sympathies of many friends and family and I am very appreciative to all of you, and now, back to business.
I am truly amazed at the coverage the “Tea-Parties” are now getting; we have become a potent force for change. Most predictions coming from both sides of the political spectrum show that there will be an “avalanche” of conservatives swept into offices across the country because of, well, you. Our voices are being heard (finally) and we are making a difference but, don’t count our chickens before they are hatched (remember Scott Brown?). Our work is far from over whether we win or lose come Nov. 2. We need to still hold all these “conservatives” accountable, as well as their counterparts lest we find ourselves back in the same situation.
Several things I think we need to push for win or lose in Nov., are things like congressional term limits, salary caps on all politicians, a permanent end to the “earmarks”, smaller government, and of course lower taxes and spending cuts. If we are being heard let’s really tell them how we feel.
Almost everyone I’ve talked to over the years thinks that term limits for House and Senate members is an excellent idea. Most agree that 8 years (the same as a President) is more than enough time for any politician, so why hasn’t it happened? Simply put, why would the lawmakers make laws to limit their time with power? We need to keep reminding these “Elites” that America is “We the People”, that we are the true leaders of this country. I have heard maybe only one or two politicians even suggest term limits buy, as you may have guessed, they get shot down quickly. We must support these candidates and push the politicians into doing our will not theirs. Is it time for a 28th amendment?
If you could vote yourself a raise at work, would you? Most people would just like congress does almost every year, recession or not. Although it is a perk most of us would probably like to enjoy also, it needs to be changed. If a politician or even a government worker was paid what the average worker in the nation was paid, do you think that may give some incentive to that politician to raise the average wage? I say the National average because if you use State or district averages you could run into “earmark” trouble. The reason I mentioned government workers is why should the regular workers pay people doing the same job more than what they are making with their tax dollars? This is a little trickier than term limits but, if “We the People” put our heads together I am sure we could fix this issue.
I have heard in many campaign speeches, from many politicians on every side of the isle promising to “never seek”, “put a stop to”, as well as “kill” earmarks, and they wonder why we don’t trust them. Back in March of ’09 the GOP stated they would “reject all earmarks!” but, they went back to their old ways. Now, earmarks are used to bring “Federal” dollars (your tax money) to the Politician’s State or district, which in the past is what got these folks elected in their States and districts. What ended up happening is that special interests got “Tax Payer” money from politicians they “bribed” with favors and lucrative incentives thus letting the special interests make policy by proxy politicians. Perhaps another amendment is in order.
Over the past few weeks one thing that struck me as odd was that certain people were telling me how lucky I was that my mother had died this year and not the next. At first I was a bit taken back by their comments but then remembered about the “Death Tax” or “Inheritance Tax”. I ask you; why, in a civilized, socially advanced society such as the United States of America should anyone worry about what year they die? What this shows me is how huge our Government has become that our leaders need to tax even our deaths. I ask you, if we had maintained a limited Government, as our founding fathers had envisioned, do you think we would have to worry about out of control spending so much so that we would have to worry about when we die? It is appalling to me that we have got to this point and that our politicians are still talking about spending more!
People, our inaction has caused these problems; our staying home on election days, not paying attention to what our politicians were doing, being so wrapped up in our daily routines that all else seemed uninteresting. We need to stay vigilant and speak up. We need to make sure everyone we know votes in every election. We need to be involved or we will lose our America as we know and love it. You are a voice that needs to be heard, Speak Up! By choosing to do nothing, you are choosing to be taken wherever our leaders lead us, be it to our freedom or our destruction… It’s your choice.
Mike
Check out our website: www.thePeopleofLiberty.com
I’ve been away from my duties here the last few weeks due to the passing of my mother. She was a wonderful woman who was very deserving of finally finding her peace. I have received the sympathies of many friends and family and I am very appreciative to all of you, and now, back to business.
I am truly amazed at the coverage the “Tea-Parties” are now getting; we have become a potent force for change. Most predictions coming from both sides of the political spectrum show that there will be an “avalanche” of conservatives swept into offices across the country because of, well, you. Our voices are being heard (finally) and we are making a difference but, don’t count our chickens before they are hatched (remember Scott Brown?). Our work is far from over whether we win or lose come Nov. 2. We need to still hold all these “conservatives” accountable, as well as their counterparts lest we find ourselves back in the same situation.
Several things I think we need to push for win or lose in Nov., are things like congressional term limits, salary caps on all politicians, a permanent end to the “earmarks”, smaller government, and of course lower taxes and spending cuts. If we are being heard let’s really tell them how we feel.
Almost everyone I’ve talked to over the years thinks that term limits for House and Senate members is an excellent idea. Most agree that 8 years (the same as a President) is more than enough time for any politician, so why hasn’t it happened? Simply put, why would the lawmakers make laws to limit their time with power? We need to keep reminding these “Elites” that America is “We the People”, that we are the true leaders of this country. I have heard maybe only one or two politicians even suggest term limits buy, as you may have guessed, they get shot down quickly. We must support these candidates and push the politicians into doing our will not theirs. Is it time for a 28th amendment?
If you could vote yourself a raise at work, would you? Most people would just like congress does almost every year, recession or not. Although it is a perk most of us would probably like to enjoy also, it needs to be changed. If a politician or even a government worker was paid what the average worker in the nation was paid, do you think that may give some incentive to that politician to raise the average wage? I say the National average because if you use State or district averages you could run into “earmark” trouble. The reason I mentioned government workers is why should the regular workers pay people doing the same job more than what they are making with their tax dollars? This is a little trickier than term limits but, if “We the People” put our heads together I am sure we could fix this issue.
I have heard in many campaign speeches, from many politicians on every side of the isle promising to “never seek”, “put a stop to”, as well as “kill” earmarks, and they wonder why we don’t trust them. Back in March of ’09 the GOP stated they would “reject all earmarks!” but, they went back to their old ways. Now, earmarks are used to bring “Federal” dollars (your tax money) to the Politician’s State or district, which in the past is what got these folks elected in their States and districts. What ended up happening is that special interests got “Tax Payer” money from politicians they “bribed” with favors and lucrative incentives thus letting the special interests make policy by proxy politicians. Perhaps another amendment is in order.
Over the past few weeks one thing that struck me as odd was that certain people were telling me how lucky I was that my mother had died this year and not the next. At first I was a bit taken back by their comments but then remembered about the “Death Tax” or “Inheritance Tax”. I ask you; why, in a civilized, socially advanced society such as the United States of America should anyone worry about what year they die? What this shows me is how huge our Government has become that our leaders need to tax even our deaths. I ask you, if we had maintained a limited Government, as our founding fathers had envisioned, do you think we would have to worry about out of control spending so much so that we would have to worry about when we die? It is appalling to me that we have got to this point and that our politicians are still talking about spending more!
People, our inaction has caused these problems; our staying home on election days, not paying attention to what our politicians were doing, being so wrapped up in our daily routines that all else seemed uninteresting. We need to stay vigilant and speak up. We need to make sure everyone we know votes in every election. We need to be involved or we will lose our America as we know and love it. You are a voice that needs to be heard, Speak Up! By choosing to do nothing, you are choosing to be taken wherever our leaders lead us, be it to our freedom or our destruction… It’s your choice.
Mike
Check out our website: www.thePeopleofLiberty.com
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Battling the Establishment
Hi all,
How about some of those primary election results over the past few weeks? I do think we, the people, are starting to get our voice back. Mike and I have stressed all along that it makes no difference what political party politicians align themselves with; if you don’t listen to your constituents you will get fired. This was very evident this past week after Christine O’Donnell’s primary win over the established Mike Castle in Delaware. Interesting enough, I’m hearing now of how the Tea Party is splintering the Republican Party. Well duh! We must clean our own house before we complain about others. This has raised the ire of Karl Rove, who made some bold remarks on the evening of O’Donnell’s victory. To paraphrase Rove, he spoke of doing conservatives no good to elect folks who are unheard of, who just says what people want to hear but don’t have any political experience. That it will hurt conservatives in November, due to established Republicans who would have won seats in Congress, now could go to the Democrats. I over heard someone speaking the other day asking each other what issues do the Tea Party have? Aren’t they shooting themselves in the foot? I though of these questions and decided to address some of this in the newsletter, to remind ourselves why we re in this battle.
The Tea Party has the political whip hand in this campaign year, which is why we have been able to wreak havoc on the mainstream political system throughout this year’s primaries. The Tea Party has booted establishment GOP candidates and pulled forward previously obscure true believers such as Rand Paul in Kentucky, Sharron Angle in Nevada, Mike Lee in Utah, Ken Buck in Colorado, Joe Miller in Alaska, Marco Rubio in Florida and Christine O’Donnell in Delaware. The real battle now is against the Republican Party, which didn’t exactly embrace tea party principles when George W. Bush was president. Much of the flow that angers tea party members are: increased federal spending, growing deficits, Washington’s earmark culture, the looming entitlement crises- were in full force during the Bush years. That’s why we are so focused on busting up the Washington establishment by first busting the GOP. To me this gives us credibility. We can’t be used as a tool for the Democratic Party saying we are just a radical right wing hit squad. By busting up the GOP, we are showing that no party is exempt from doing the people’s will.
Contrary to media spin, our grassroots uprising is not about the Obama Administration, its about firing members of both parties who believe their positions grant them rights to control the actions and money of citizens in order to establish an all-powerful federal government. Year after year the government passes thousands of laws, which on by one crush our freedoms. Our movement is a citizen uprising against the dismantling of our moral values and constitutional Republic drifting toward a socialistic state. President Obama campaigned as a moderate but immediately began governing as a progressive radical. His initiatives came fast and furious, which awakened the people from our politically irresponsible sleep. President Obama’s egotistical style of leadership is not the issue. The November 2nd elections, weather a big win for conservatives or not, isn’t the issue. The issue for the Tea Party patriots should be a life long commitment to stay vigilant, wake up those who are still asleep and be prepared for the long haul. The ultimate goal is the restoration of our constitution to it’s scared place, as the guiding light for liberty.
Give me your thoughts on this. Why do you think we are in this battle? What should be our focus after the November elections? Join us on our website www.thepeopleofliberty.com check out the armory section. It has valuable info to help arm ourselves for this battle ahead of us
Until next time, Rodney
How about some of those primary election results over the past few weeks? I do think we, the people, are starting to get our voice back. Mike and I have stressed all along that it makes no difference what political party politicians align themselves with; if you don’t listen to your constituents you will get fired. This was very evident this past week after Christine O’Donnell’s primary win over the established Mike Castle in Delaware. Interesting enough, I’m hearing now of how the Tea Party is splintering the Republican Party. Well duh! We must clean our own house before we complain about others. This has raised the ire of Karl Rove, who made some bold remarks on the evening of O’Donnell’s victory. To paraphrase Rove, he spoke of doing conservatives no good to elect folks who are unheard of, who just says what people want to hear but don’t have any political experience. That it will hurt conservatives in November, due to established Republicans who would have won seats in Congress, now could go to the Democrats. I over heard someone speaking the other day asking each other what issues do the Tea Party have? Aren’t they shooting themselves in the foot? I though of these questions and decided to address some of this in the newsletter, to remind ourselves why we re in this battle.
The Tea Party has the political whip hand in this campaign year, which is why we have been able to wreak havoc on the mainstream political system throughout this year’s primaries. The Tea Party has booted establishment GOP candidates and pulled forward previously obscure true believers such as Rand Paul in Kentucky, Sharron Angle in Nevada, Mike Lee in Utah, Ken Buck in Colorado, Joe Miller in Alaska, Marco Rubio in Florida and Christine O’Donnell in Delaware. The real battle now is against the Republican Party, which didn’t exactly embrace tea party principles when George W. Bush was president. Much of the flow that angers tea party members are: increased federal spending, growing deficits, Washington’s earmark culture, the looming entitlement crises- were in full force during the Bush years. That’s why we are so focused on busting up the Washington establishment by first busting the GOP. To me this gives us credibility. We can’t be used as a tool for the Democratic Party saying we are just a radical right wing hit squad. By busting up the GOP, we are showing that no party is exempt from doing the people’s will.
Contrary to media spin, our grassroots uprising is not about the Obama Administration, its about firing members of both parties who believe their positions grant them rights to control the actions and money of citizens in order to establish an all-powerful federal government. Year after year the government passes thousands of laws, which on by one crush our freedoms. Our movement is a citizen uprising against the dismantling of our moral values and constitutional Republic drifting toward a socialistic state. President Obama campaigned as a moderate but immediately began governing as a progressive radical. His initiatives came fast and furious, which awakened the people from our politically irresponsible sleep. President Obama’s egotistical style of leadership is not the issue. The November 2nd elections, weather a big win for conservatives or not, isn’t the issue. The issue for the Tea Party patriots should be a life long commitment to stay vigilant, wake up those who are still asleep and be prepared for the long haul. The ultimate goal is the restoration of our constitution to it’s scared place, as the guiding light for liberty.
Give me your thoughts on this. Why do you think we are in this battle? What should be our focus after the November elections? Join us on our website www.thepeopleofliberty.com check out the armory section. It has valuable info to help arm ourselves for this battle ahead of us
Until next time, Rodney
Friday, September 10, 2010
The Religion of Peace
Hey folks,
Well our politicians are still spending like crazy, and blaming the other party for the mess we are in and they are both right for a change since they both played big parts in it. Now I could go on one of my usual rants about the hypocrisy of the President’s speech today, using Thomas Jefferson quotes and telling you to get everyone you know off their behinds to vote but, this week being the anniversary of 9/11, I am going to get into an area where I am comfortable but many others are confused or even frightened to get into, Radical Islam.
(The following is not an indictment against the Muslim people, for just as in all other religions, there are those who claim to be adherents yet are associated by their claim only not their actions. This is intended only to shed some light for those seeking answers, I encourage all of you to study this for yourselves and not just take my word for it.)
A couple of weeks ago Rodney sent a newsletter out regarding the “Ground Zero” Mosque, we received some comments that really missed the point and actually a couple of people were upset, why, since Rodney pretty much agreed with their right to build the Mosque he thought it was a bad idea, an opinion held by a majority of Americans. I believe the reason some were upset is because there is a lot of sensitivity regarding Islam and not wanting to be considered an Islamo-phobe or to seem intolerant toward religion. We all should have been upset, not about the building of the Mosque so much as the Administration using our tax dollars to send a religious figure overseas to raise money to build a religious building, especially since they use Jefferson’s quote (falsely interpreted) “Separation of Church and State” when it regards Christianity and other religions so often. I wonder if that’s because other religions don’t threaten to kill people if they disagree with them.
After September 11th, 2001 I decided to learn as much as I could about those who had declared war against us (Osama bin laden declared war against the U.S. in a Fatwa published on February 23rd, 1998). I heard all the politicians telling us that “Islam is a religion of peace”, yet I saw the celebrations in the streets of Muslim Nations and Gaza. We were told that it was only 1 – 10 percent of Muslims that had “High-Jacked” Islam but hold on, 1 percent of 1.4 Billion (the approx. size of Islamic followers) is 14 million people (the size of all of Judaism), 10 percent is 140 Million! Well, doesn’t that make you feel all warm and fuzzy?
I read dozens of books and began studying Arabic and the Quran (Koran). The Arabic was (and is) really difficult but the Quran wasn’t that bad, well, o.k., that’s a lie. I don’t know how many of you have tried reading the Quran but, it isn’t very fluid. I mean the Bible pretty much tells the story chronologically but not the Quran. The Quran was compiled pretty much from longest Surah (chapters) to the shortest (except for Surah 1 [al-Fatihah, The Opening]). There were Surahs that were beautiful talking about “no compulsion in religion” and “everlasting peace” and then there were ones about war, slitting throats, and dismembering, I thought you could pretty much say whatever and claim it came from the Quran but, I then learned the chronological order and things began to fall in place.
The Cliff-Notes, Cliff-Notes version of Muhammad is this; 570 A.D. Born in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) into the tribe Quraysh. He was raised by his uncle Abu Talib who was a merchant in the trading center of Mecca. Mecca was a crossroads for many diverse people of the area including Jews, Christians, Zorarastorians, and many, many others. In Mecca was the Ka’bah where many religions from around the area put their idols and figures so they could worship while trading in the city. In 610 A.D. Muhammad is apparently visited by the angel Gabriel who reveals the Monotheism of Allah to him. Muhammad first converts his wife Khadija and his uncle. He goes into the Ka’bah and destroys all the idols and figures which was bad for business in Mecca. In 622 A.D. Muhammad and his followers flee to Medina; this is known as the Hijra. While in Medina, Muhammad and his followers start wars with the resident Jewish clans in Medina and then war against the caravans coming to and from Mecca. Each battle won, Muhammad proclaims it was the will of Allah, each loss, someone didn’t believe enough or had angered Allah. People who were not killed in battle were either converted to Islam, were made a slave, or were tortured and then killed. In 630 A.D. Muhammad and the Muslims conquer Mecca. In 631 A.D. all Arab tribes are forced to accept Islam. Muhammad dies in Medina in June of 632 A.D. Islam went on to occupy land from India to Spain and Southwestern France (and still believe they are entitled to that land). This is the very, very abbreviated version.
If one were to read the Quran they would not get this in the order given to you, it would mix all the sentences up without any dates which could easily confuse anyone. If you read the Quran in chronological order however, it is clear that Muhammad tried to start a religion taking what he felt were the best parts of certain religions (Judaism and Christianity especially) and claimed his was the best. When his people in Mecca rejected his religion and ran him out of town he grew angry and turned against anyone who would defy him.
The Early Meccan Surahs, are peaceful and reminiscent of Jewish and Christian literature, as are many of the Middle Meccan Surahs however, one can sense the growing frustration of Muhammad in the Late Meccan Surahs. It is in 28 Medina Surahs, the Surahs after the Hijra where “Radical Islam” draws its manifestos.
In the very first Medina Surah (2 al-Baqarah / The Cow) there is a key verse known as the verse of abrogation; Surah 2:106 – “When we cancel a message or throw it into oblivion, we replace it with one better or similar. Do you not know that Allah has power over all things?” This should be troubling to all of us who are not Muslim because the verses after this Surah cancel all others before it and the ones after it are terrifyingly intolerant to all who are not Muslim.
Surah 8 (2nd Medina chapter) al-Anfal (Spoils of War)
Surah 8:12 through 17 - [Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, "I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip." This is because they defied and disobeyed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever defies and disobeys Allah and His Messenger, then verily, Allah is Severe in punishment. "That [is yours], so taste it." And indeed for the disbelievers is the punishment of the Fire. O you who believe! When you meet those who disbelieve, in a battle-field, never turn your backs to them. And whoever turns his back to them on such a day - unless it be a stratagem of war, or to retreat to a troop (of his own), - he indeed has drawn upon himself wrath from Allah. And his abode is Hell, and worst indeed is that destination! And you did not kill them, but it was Allah who killed them. And you threw not, [O Muhammad], when you threw, but it was Allah who threw that He might test the believers with a good test. Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
Surah 8:55 - Verily, The worst of moving (living) creatures before Allah are those who disbelieve, - so they shall not believe.
Surah 8:65 - O Prophet, urge the believers to battle. If there are among you twenty [who are] steadfast, they will overcome two hundred. And if there are among you one hundred [who are] steadfast, they will overcome a thousand of those who have disbelieved because they are a people who do not understand.
Surah 3(3rd Medina chapter) al-Imran (the Family of Imran)
Surah 3:85 - And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.
Surah 47 (9th Medina chapter) Surah Muhammad (Muhammad)
Surah 47:4 - So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure their bonds, and either [confer] favor afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens. That [is the command]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allah - never will He waste their deeds.
Surah 48 (25th Medina chapter) al-Fath (Victory)
Surah 48:29 - Muhammad (SAW) is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking Bounty from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. The mark of them (i.e. of their Faith) is on their faces (foreheads) from the traces of (their) prostration (during prayers). This is their description in the Taurat (Torah). But their description in the Injeel (Gospel) is like a (sown) seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, it then becomes thick, and it stands straight on its stem, delighting the sowers that He may enrage the disbelievers with them. Allah has promised those among them who believe (i.e. all those who follow Islamic Monotheism, the religion of Prophet Muhammad SAW till the Day of Resurrection) and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward (i.e. Paradise).
Surah 5 (26th Medina chapter) al-Ma’idah (the Table Spread)
Surah 5:10 - They who disbelieve and deny our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) are those who will be the dwellers of the Hell-fire.
Surah 5:33 - The recompense of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and do mischief in the land is only that they shall be killed or crucified or their hands and their feet be cut off on the opposite sides, or be exiled from the land. That is their disgrace in this world, and a great torment is theirs in the Hereafter.
Surah 5:51 - O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as Auliya' (friends, protectors, helpers, etc.), they are but Auliya' to one another. And if any amongst you takes them as Auliya', then surely he is one of them. Verily, Allah guides not those people who are the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers and unjust).
Surah 9 (27th Medina chapter) at-Tawbah (the Repentance) next to last chapter and the most significant to Wahabists and other Radicals.
Surah 9:5 (the Verse of the Sword) - And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they should repent, establish prayer, and give zakat, let them [go] on their way. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
Surah 9:29 & 30 - Fight against those who (1) believe not in Allah, (2) nor in the Last Day, (3) nor forbid that which has been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger (4) and those who acknowledge not the religion of truth (i.e. Islam) among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), until they pay the Jizyah with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. The Jews say, "Ezra is the son of Allah "; and the Christians say, "The Messiah is the son of Allah ." That is their statement from their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved [before them]. May Allah destroy them; how are they deluded?
Surah 9:123 - O you who believe! Fight those of the disbelievers who are close to you, and let them find harshness in you, and know that Allah is with those who are the Al-Muttaqun (the pious).
Surah 110 (the last Medina chapter and last chapter of the Quran) an-Nasr (Help)
Surah 110 - When comes the Help of Allah (to you, O Muhammad (Peace be upon him) against your enemies) and the conquest (of Makkah), And you see that the people enter Allah's religion (Islam) in crowds, So glorify the Praises of your Lord, and ask for His Forgiveness. Verily, He is the One Who accepts the repentance and forgives.
Now folks, I am not saying that every last Muslim believes every last one of these words from the Quran, I mean really, how many Christians do you know who know everything in the Bible. These verses are however, what many of the “Radical Muslims” use to bring other Muslims to their cause. It is clear from these verses that if Islam is a “Religion of Peace” it doesn’t use the Quran as its “Word of Allah” but, I could be wrong.
The truth is sometimes difficult to accept but if you intentionally ignore a problem, does it go away? The Politically Correct, the Politicians, and the Mainstream Media don’t seem to care about the truth anymore so, they remain ignorant yet believe they know better than we do and refuse to debate, resorting to name calling instead. People, all I ask is that you educate yourselves and know the truth because you know what is said: “The Truth Shall Set You Free.”
I plan on spending a little more time on our website, www.ThePeopleofLiberty.com, giving more information in the Armory section on the topic of Islam. I encourage you to check out our Book Review section so you can find books to help you educate yourself on a variety of topics.
Forgive me if I in some way trampled on your sensibilities, insulted you, or bored those of you who didn’t want to hear this but I felt it was important to let you see the “Religion of Peace” up close and personal.
Mike
Well our politicians are still spending like crazy, and blaming the other party for the mess we are in and they are both right for a change since they both played big parts in it. Now I could go on one of my usual rants about the hypocrisy of the President’s speech today, using Thomas Jefferson quotes and telling you to get everyone you know off their behinds to vote but, this week being the anniversary of 9/11, I am going to get into an area where I am comfortable but many others are confused or even frightened to get into, Radical Islam.
(The following is not an indictment against the Muslim people, for just as in all other religions, there are those who claim to be adherents yet are associated by their claim only not their actions. This is intended only to shed some light for those seeking answers, I encourage all of you to study this for yourselves and not just take my word for it.)
A couple of weeks ago Rodney sent a newsletter out regarding the “Ground Zero” Mosque, we received some comments that really missed the point and actually a couple of people were upset, why, since Rodney pretty much agreed with their right to build the Mosque he thought it was a bad idea, an opinion held by a majority of Americans. I believe the reason some were upset is because there is a lot of sensitivity regarding Islam and not wanting to be considered an Islamo-phobe or to seem intolerant toward religion. We all should have been upset, not about the building of the Mosque so much as the Administration using our tax dollars to send a religious figure overseas to raise money to build a religious building, especially since they use Jefferson’s quote (falsely interpreted) “Separation of Church and State” when it regards Christianity and other religions so often. I wonder if that’s because other religions don’t threaten to kill people if they disagree with them.
After September 11th, 2001 I decided to learn as much as I could about those who had declared war against us (Osama bin laden declared war against the U.S. in a Fatwa published on February 23rd, 1998). I heard all the politicians telling us that “Islam is a religion of peace”, yet I saw the celebrations in the streets of Muslim Nations and Gaza. We were told that it was only 1 – 10 percent of Muslims that had “High-Jacked” Islam but hold on, 1 percent of 1.4 Billion (the approx. size of Islamic followers) is 14 million people (the size of all of Judaism), 10 percent is 140 Million! Well, doesn’t that make you feel all warm and fuzzy?
I read dozens of books and began studying Arabic and the Quran (Koran). The Arabic was (and is) really difficult but the Quran wasn’t that bad, well, o.k., that’s a lie. I don’t know how many of you have tried reading the Quran but, it isn’t very fluid. I mean the Bible pretty much tells the story chronologically but not the Quran. The Quran was compiled pretty much from longest Surah (chapters) to the shortest (except for Surah 1 [al-Fatihah, The Opening]). There were Surahs that were beautiful talking about “no compulsion in religion” and “everlasting peace” and then there were ones about war, slitting throats, and dismembering, I thought you could pretty much say whatever and claim it came from the Quran but, I then learned the chronological order and things began to fall in place.
The Cliff-Notes, Cliff-Notes version of Muhammad is this; 570 A.D. Born in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) into the tribe Quraysh. He was raised by his uncle Abu Talib who was a merchant in the trading center of Mecca. Mecca was a crossroads for many diverse people of the area including Jews, Christians, Zorarastorians, and many, many others. In Mecca was the Ka’bah where many religions from around the area put their idols and figures so they could worship while trading in the city. In 610 A.D. Muhammad is apparently visited by the angel Gabriel who reveals the Monotheism of Allah to him. Muhammad first converts his wife Khadija and his uncle. He goes into the Ka’bah and destroys all the idols and figures which was bad for business in Mecca. In 622 A.D. Muhammad and his followers flee to Medina; this is known as the Hijra. While in Medina, Muhammad and his followers start wars with the resident Jewish clans in Medina and then war against the caravans coming to and from Mecca. Each battle won, Muhammad proclaims it was the will of Allah, each loss, someone didn’t believe enough or had angered Allah. People who were not killed in battle were either converted to Islam, were made a slave, or were tortured and then killed. In 630 A.D. Muhammad and the Muslims conquer Mecca. In 631 A.D. all Arab tribes are forced to accept Islam. Muhammad dies in Medina in June of 632 A.D. Islam went on to occupy land from India to Spain and Southwestern France (and still believe they are entitled to that land). This is the very, very abbreviated version.
If one were to read the Quran they would not get this in the order given to you, it would mix all the sentences up without any dates which could easily confuse anyone. If you read the Quran in chronological order however, it is clear that Muhammad tried to start a religion taking what he felt were the best parts of certain religions (Judaism and Christianity especially) and claimed his was the best. When his people in Mecca rejected his religion and ran him out of town he grew angry and turned against anyone who would defy him.
The Early Meccan Surahs, are peaceful and reminiscent of Jewish and Christian literature, as are many of the Middle Meccan Surahs however, one can sense the growing frustration of Muhammad in the Late Meccan Surahs. It is in 28 Medina Surahs, the Surahs after the Hijra where “Radical Islam” draws its manifestos.
In the very first Medina Surah (2 al-Baqarah / The Cow) there is a key verse known as the verse of abrogation; Surah 2:106 – “When we cancel a message or throw it into oblivion, we replace it with one better or similar. Do you not know that Allah has power over all things?” This should be troubling to all of us who are not Muslim because the verses after this Surah cancel all others before it and the ones after it are terrifyingly intolerant to all who are not Muslim.
Surah 8 (2nd Medina chapter) al-Anfal (Spoils of War)
Surah 8:12 through 17 - [Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, "I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip." This is because they defied and disobeyed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever defies and disobeys Allah and His Messenger, then verily, Allah is Severe in punishment. "That [is yours], so taste it." And indeed for the disbelievers is the punishment of the Fire. O you who believe! When you meet those who disbelieve, in a battle-field, never turn your backs to them. And whoever turns his back to them on such a day - unless it be a stratagem of war, or to retreat to a troop (of his own), - he indeed has drawn upon himself wrath from Allah. And his abode is Hell, and worst indeed is that destination! And you did not kill them, but it was Allah who killed them. And you threw not, [O Muhammad], when you threw, but it was Allah who threw that He might test the believers with a good test. Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
Surah 8:55 - Verily, The worst of moving (living) creatures before Allah are those who disbelieve, - so they shall not believe.
Surah 8:65 - O Prophet, urge the believers to battle. If there are among you twenty [who are] steadfast, they will overcome two hundred. And if there are among you one hundred [who are] steadfast, they will overcome a thousand of those who have disbelieved because they are a people who do not understand.
Surah 3(3rd Medina chapter) al-Imran (the Family of Imran)
Surah 3:85 - And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.
Surah 47 (9th Medina chapter) Surah Muhammad (Muhammad)
Surah 47:4 - So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure their bonds, and either [confer] favor afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens. That [is the command]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allah - never will He waste their deeds.
Surah 48 (25th Medina chapter) al-Fath (Victory)
Surah 48:29 - Muhammad (SAW) is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking Bounty from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. The mark of them (i.e. of their Faith) is on their faces (foreheads) from the traces of (their) prostration (during prayers). This is their description in the Taurat (Torah). But their description in the Injeel (Gospel) is like a (sown) seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, it then becomes thick, and it stands straight on its stem, delighting the sowers that He may enrage the disbelievers with them. Allah has promised those among them who believe (i.e. all those who follow Islamic Monotheism, the religion of Prophet Muhammad SAW till the Day of Resurrection) and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward (i.e. Paradise).
Surah 5 (26th Medina chapter) al-Ma’idah (the Table Spread)
Surah 5:10 - They who disbelieve and deny our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) are those who will be the dwellers of the Hell-fire.
Surah 5:33 - The recompense of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and do mischief in the land is only that they shall be killed or crucified or their hands and their feet be cut off on the opposite sides, or be exiled from the land. That is their disgrace in this world, and a great torment is theirs in the Hereafter.
Surah 5:51 - O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as Auliya' (friends, protectors, helpers, etc.), they are but Auliya' to one another. And if any amongst you takes them as Auliya', then surely he is one of them. Verily, Allah guides not those people who are the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers and unjust).
Surah 9 (27th Medina chapter) at-Tawbah (the Repentance) next to last chapter and the most significant to Wahabists and other Radicals.
Surah 9:5 (the Verse of the Sword) - And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they should repent, establish prayer, and give zakat, let them [go] on their way. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
Surah 9:29 & 30 - Fight against those who (1) believe not in Allah, (2) nor in the Last Day, (3) nor forbid that which has been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger (4) and those who acknowledge not the religion of truth (i.e. Islam) among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), until they pay the Jizyah with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. The Jews say, "Ezra is the son of Allah "; and the Christians say, "The Messiah is the son of Allah ." That is their statement from their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved [before them]. May Allah destroy them; how are they deluded?
Surah 9:123 - O you who believe! Fight those of the disbelievers who are close to you, and let them find harshness in you, and know that Allah is with those who are the Al-Muttaqun (the pious).
Surah 110 (the last Medina chapter and last chapter of the Quran) an-Nasr (Help)
Surah 110 - When comes the Help of Allah (to you, O Muhammad (Peace be upon him) against your enemies) and the conquest (of Makkah), And you see that the people enter Allah's religion (Islam) in crowds, So glorify the Praises of your Lord, and ask for His Forgiveness. Verily, He is the One Who accepts the repentance and forgives.
Now folks, I am not saying that every last Muslim believes every last one of these words from the Quran, I mean really, how many Christians do you know who know everything in the Bible. These verses are however, what many of the “Radical Muslims” use to bring other Muslims to their cause. It is clear from these verses that if Islam is a “Religion of Peace” it doesn’t use the Quran as its “Word of Allah” but, I could be wrong.
The truth is sometimes difficult to accept but if you intentionally ignore a problem, does it go away? The Politically Correct, the Politicians, and the Mainstream Media don’t seem to care about the truth anymore so, they remain ignorant yet believe they know better than we do and refuse to debate, resorting to name calling instead. People, all I ask is that you educate yourselves and know the truth because you know what is said: “The Truth Shall Set You Free.”
I plan on spending a little more time on our website, www.ThePeopleofLiberty.com, giving more information in the Armory section on the topic of Islam. I encourage you to check out our Book Review section so you can find books to help you educate yourself on a variety of topics.
Forgive me if I in some way trampled on your sensibilities, insulted you, or bored those of you who didn’t want to hear this but I felt it was important to let you see the “Religion of Peace” up close and personal.
Mike
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Equality
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Famous words from our founders who often talked of equality along with liberty but lately it seems the meaning of their words have been somewhat skewed or even high jacked. If we look at what Thomas Jefferson was saying in the Declaration of Independence it is clear that he was stating that we are all granted the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness by God equally yet, it seems today that our happiness, liberty, and even our health are to be doled out to us equally by government. If you have too much happiness the government can take it from you and give it to someone who doesn’t have the same amount. Think this is silly? Look at our “Progressive” tax code. The people who are the most successful have to pay a much higher share of taxes and the people who are the least successful pay little to nothing.
Think of this for a moment: two people born here in America, both go to public school. Person number one studies really hard and tries to get good grades; person two doesn’t really care what kind of grades they get and eventually drops out in tenth grade. Person one goes on to college studying hard and working when they can to pay their bills. Person two gets a job as a dishwasher but eventually gets fired because he doesn’t really care about his job anyway. Person one goes on to create a business that employs a lot of people and helps the community by creating more jobs. Now, what is equal according to the founders is not what is equal according to our current politicians.
“The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.”
Benjamin Franklin
By looking at Mr. Franklin’s quote above, our founder’s thought that one’s happiness was the job of that person, not of the government. We could then conclude that person number one in our example would be left to their happiness and be able to pass that happiness on to whom ever they pleased. Person number two however, would have to be happy with their own situation or they could try to improve it as so many others who came to this country did with nothing more then the shirts on their backs. It was this philosophy that made America so great in the world.
Our politicians today seem to think that person number one has too much and therefore should give what that person has earned to person number two because person number two doesn’t have it as good as person number one. They do not seem to care that person number one is helping others fulfill their dreams of happiness by creating jobs. Number two “is less fortunate” and “it isn’t fair that one person should have more than anyone else” even if person one tried so much harder to fulfill their happiness. And Heaven forbid if person number one wants to leave their hard earned happiness for their family, the government will have to take from that also. It seems pretty much what the government is telling you is; “How Dare You Succeed!”
Now I know that not all situations are like the example I gave however, it is up to each individual to achieve their own form of happiness. By being envious of what others have perhaps you should find out how they got there and do what they did to get it. If someone inherited their happiness what did their benefactor do to be able to leave such happiness for their heir? Jealousy is not the American way, or at least it wasn’t. Do you remember the sayings; “Yankee ingenuity”, “Rugged Individualism”, “The Land of Opportunity” and so many others that showed why so many left their homelands to come to the great melting pot that is America? People wanted to be Americans, not just live here, because they could be a rugged individual with Yankee ingenuity in the land of opportunity free to pursue their own happiness. We need to get back to this urgently!
“A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.” - Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence makes it clear to all Americans; our unalienable rights come from GOD not Government. We have lost our inheritance from our founders because we stood by and let our politicians take away from us that which we were suppose to guard.
I can not stress enough the importance of the up coming elections in November. I am not asking anyone to vote for the Republicans, Democrats, or any other party, what I want is for you to vote for those individuals that want to bring our country back in line with what we were meant to be. I want you to inform everyone you can about what you know. I want everyone you know to vote, make sure it happens. True change begins with you! We need to take our country back from these politicians who have perverted our nation into what we have fought against since our beginning. Remember in November!
Since it has been some time since I used quotes, I am going to leave you with a few. Take care and have a safe weekend.
Mike
“To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour?
Thomas Jefferson
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
Thomas Jefferson
A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
Thomas Jefferson
“To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Famous words from our founders who often talked of equality along with liberty but lately it seems the meaning of their words have been somewhat skewed or even high jacked. If we look at what Thomas Jefferson was saying in the Declaration of Independence it is clear that he was stating that we are all granted the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness by God equally yet, it seems today that our happiness, liberty, and even our health are to be doled out to us equally by government. If you have too much happiness the government can take it from you and give it to someone who doesn’t have the same amount. Think this is silly? Look at our “Progressive” tax code. The people who are the most successful have to pay a much higher share of taxes and the people who are the least successful pay little to nothing.
Think of this for a moment: two people born here in America, both go to public school. Person number one studies really hard and tries to get good grades; person two doesn’t really care what kind of grades they get and eventually drops out in tenth grade. Person one goes on to college studying hard and working when they can to pay their bills. Person two gets a job as a dishwasher but eventually gets fired because he doesn’t really care about his job anyway. Person one goes on to create a business that employs a lot of people and helps the community by creating more jobs. Now, what is equal according to the founders is not what is equal according to our current politicians.
“The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.”
Benjamin Franklin
By looking at Mr. Franklin’s quote above, our founder’s thought that one’s happiness was the job of that person, not of the government. We could then conclude that person number one in our example would be left to their happiness and be able to pass that happiness on to whom ever they pleased. Person number two however, would have to be happy with their own situation or they could try to improve it as so many others who came to this country did with nothing more then the shirts on their backs. It was this philosophy that made America so great in the world.
Our politicians today seem to think that person number one has too much and therefore should give what that person has earned to person number two because person number two doesn’t have it as good as person number one. They do not seem to care that person number one is helping others fulfill their dreams of happiness by creating jobs. Number two “is less fortunate” and “it isn’t fair that one person should have more than anyone else” even if person one tried so much harder to fulfill their happiness. And Heaven forbid if person number one wants to leave their hard earned happiness for their family, the government will have to take from that also. It seems pretty much what the government is telling you is; “How Dare You Succeed!”
Now I know that not all situations are like the example I gave however, it is up to each individual to achieve their own form of happiness. By being envious of what others have perhaps you should find out how they got there and do what they did to get it. If someone inherited their happiness what did their benefactor do to be able to leave such happiness for their heir? Jealousy is not the American way, or at least it wasn’t. Do you remember the sayings; “Yankee ingenuity”, “Rugged Individualism”, “The Land of Opportunity” and so many others that showed why so many left their homelands to come to the great melting pot that is America? People wanted to be Americans, not just live here, because they could be a rugged individual with Yankee ingenuity in the land of opportunity free to pursue their own happiness. We need to get back to this urgently!
“A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.” - Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence makes it clear to all Americans; our unalienable rights come from GOD not Government. We have lost our inheritance from our founders because we stood by and let our politicians take away from us that which we were suppose to guard.
I can not stress enough the importance of the up coming elections in November. I am not asking anyone to vote for the Republicans, Democrats, or any other party, what I want is for you to vote for those individuals that want to bring our country back in line with what we were meant to be. I want you to inform everyone you can about what you know. I want everyone you know to vote, make sure it happens. True change begins with you! We need to take our country back from these politicians who have perverted our nation into what we have fought against since our beginning. Remember in November!
Since it has been some time since I used quotes, I am going to leave you with a few. Take care and have a safe weekend.
Mike
“To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour?
Thomas Jefferson
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
Thomas Jefferson
A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
Thomas Jefferson
“To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Monday, August 23, 2010
A Concerted Effort
“There’s no question that there is a concerted effort to make this a political issue by some. I join those who have called for looking into how is this opposition to the mosque being funded. How is this being ginned up.” – Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the house
Hi all,
Nancy Pelosi’s quote above tells me a few things about our elected officials. Her quote left me shaking my head and wondering, politicians have really lost touch with the people they represent. Nancy Pelosi is right though, when she says that there is a concerted effort to make this a political issue. This should be an issue of what’s right for our country, not a political issue for either side. Why is it so damn difficult to do what’s right nowadays? Legally and constitutionally, can a mosque be built on this site in question, yes. Should a mosque be built on the site, no. I guess that only the first amendment rights of Muslims are sacred to Nancy Pelosi. Never mind the rights of the 75-80% of Americans who find placing a mosque near the site of the 911 attacks to be insensitive, inappropriate, offensive and indecent. I mean, just because they can, should they? Personally, to me if a mosque is allowed to be built there, it might as well be built in the shape of an extended middle finger, toward the American people.
You know what else I noticed? Where are these so called Republican leaders?
Oh sure, you heard of them now speaking out against this mosque, but it took President Obama to open his mouth to get Republicans to speak out. See folks, this is what I mean when I said politicians are losing touch. Not Democrats, nor Republicans, but all of them. I’ve heard of this mosque being proposed a while ago, surely Republican leaders had heard something about this before President Obama said something. It seems that they have to see what direction the wind of the court of public opinion is blowing before something is said. I’ve read blogs and newsletters from other tea party members regarding this opposition of the mosque, well before this latest wave of politicians on T.V and radio talking about this. Why? Aren’t we paying these folks to stay on top of these things? I think it’s time for us 75-80% of Americans to do what’s right… in November let’s vote ‘em out!
How did we get to this point? Where the will of the people is just pushed aside? Weather by a Judge or by a political party, why is this happening? What do you think about the mosque issue? Nancy Pelosi wants anyone opposed to the mosque investigated, that’s you and me. Let me hear from you, American tea party.
Join us on our website www.thepeopleofliberty.com
Until next time, Rodney
Hi all,
Nancy Pelosi’s quote above tells me a few things about our elected officials. Her quote left me shaking my head and wondering, politicians have really lost touch with the people they represent. Nancy Pelosi is right though, when she says that there is a concerted effort to make this a political issue. This should be an issue of what’s right for our country, not a political issue for either side. Why is it so damn difficult to do what’s right nowadays? Legally and constitutionally, can a mosque be built on this site in question, yes. Should a mosque be built on the site, no. I guess that only the first amendment rights of Muslims are sacred to Nancy Pelosi. Never mind the rights of the 75-80% of Americans who find placing a mosque near the site of the 911 attacks to be insensitive, inappropriate, offensive and indecent. I mean, just because they can, should they? Personally, to me if a mosque is allowed to be built there, it might as well be built in the shape of an extended middle finger, toward the American people.
You know what else I noticed? Where are these so called Republican leaders?
Oh sure, you heard of them now speaking out against this mosque, but it took President Obama to open his mouth to get Republicans to speak out. See folks, this is what I mean when I said politicians are losing touch. Not Democrats, nor Republicans, but all of them. I’ve heard of this mosque being proposed a while ago, surely Republican leaders had heard something about this before President Obama said something. It seems that they have to see what direction the wind of the court of public opinion is blowing before something is said. I’ve read blogs and newsletters from other tea party members regarding this opposition of the mosque, well before this latest wave of politicians on T.V and radio talking about this. Why? Aren’t we paying these folks to stay on top of these things? I think it’s time for us 75-80% of Americans to do what’s right… in November let’s vote ‘em out!
How did we get to this point? Where the will of the people is just pushed aside? Weather by a Judge or by a political party, why is this happening? What do you think about the mosque issue? Nancy Pelosi wants anyone opposed to the mosque investigated, that’s you and me. Let me hear from you, American tea party.
Join us on our website www.thepeopleofliberty.com
Until next time, Rodney
Saturday, July 31, 2010
History Does Not Wait (from May 2009)
Hey Folks,
Due to a new addition in my family, I am a little tired so I am re-posting a newsletter from May of 2009 that is still relevant today. Please take another look at "History Does Not Wait" from May 2, 2009
History Does not Wait
To The People of Liberty,
We are in a time of historic significance not because we have elected our first black president but because we have allowed those, our forefathers fought to give us power over, to wrest from us our heritage as well as our future. We have essentially given up our inheritance of liberty for submission to a small elite. We have ignored the warnings from our past and now find ourselves in a situation most dire.
The wise men who founded our great nation have been reduced to rouges and liars by those who wish to govern us. We are told that their words now hold no meaning, that we have “Progressed” far beyond the dreams of our founders, yet one need only look at where we are to see the progress they speak of has been tried before and failed. If we look at the words of those old wise men, we find, more often than not, that they ring truer than ever before.
”The truth is, all might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they ought,” Samuel Adams spoke these words over 200 years ago and the last line of it makes me wonder if we defended it as we ought?
"The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the Constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first.” Thomas Jefferson wrote these words over 200 years ago, do you see anything that sparks a thought?
Our current body politic has passed the largest spending bills in history. They have given themselves money from the public coffers in the form of “Pork Barrel” projects and pay raises while trying to dig even deeper into the people’s pockets. Thomas Jefferson appears to have been very correct on this issue.
The dreams of our fathers are dying, America is dying, and our very way of life is dying. Where do you stand? Where do your friends and family stand? What do you plan to do?
“History does not wait for the timid or the indifferent; history is for those daring enough to make it.”~ M.M.
Due to a new addition in my family, I am a little tired so I am re-posting a newsletter from May of 2009 that is still relevant today. Please take another look at "History Does Not Wait" from May 2, 2009
History Does not Wait
To The People of Liberty,
We are in a time of historic significance not because we have elected our first black president but because we have allowed those, our forefathers fought to give us power over, to wrest from us our heritage as well as our future. We have essentially given up our inheritance of liberty for submission to a small elite. We have ignored the warnings from our past and now find ourselves in a situation most dire.
The wise men who founded our great nation have been reduced to rouges and liars by those who wish to govern us. We are told that their words now hold no meaning, that we have “Progressed” far beyond the dreams of our founders, yet one need only look at where we are to see the progress they speak of has been tried before and failed. If we look at the words of those old wise men, we find, more often than not, that they ring truer than ever before.
”The truth is, all might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they ought,” Samuel Adams spoke these words over 200 years ago and the last line of it makes me wonder if we defended it as we ought?
"The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the Constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first.” Thomas Jefferson wrote these words over 200 years ago, do you see anything that sparks a thought?
Our current body politic has passed the largest spending bills in history. They have given themselves money from the public coffers in the form of “Pork Barrel” projects and pay raises while trying to dig even deeper into the people’s pockets. Thomas Jefferson appears to have been very correct on this issue.
The dreams of our fathers are dying, America is dying, and our very way of life is dying. Where do you stand? Where do your friends and family stand? What do you plan to do?
“History does not wait for the timid or the indifferent; history is for those daring enough to make it.”~ M.M.
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