Hey Folks,
Well the midterm elections are over and the Republicans did very well; let’s hope they are as conservative as they claim. What amazes me however, is the fact that not all the Democrats are getting the message as shown by the re-election of Nancy Pelosi to the top leadership position in the house for their party. Did you hear Uncle Joe’s (Biden) reasoning about why we don’t get along with the President? It’s because “he’s so brilliant. He is an intellectual.” Are you trying to tell us we’re idiots Uncle Joe? Here is a link to the GQ interview: Biden GQ interview (http://www.gq.com/news-politics/politics/201012/joe-biden-interview-vice-president-obama?printable=true ).
Now I am sure that all of you have been hearing about the TSA groping that violates the 4th amendment big time, and you’ve probably heard about the Federal Reserve running the printing presses at full speed, devaluing our dollar further, but remember Rodney and I telling you to watch what the other hand was doing? How many of you heard about our $60 billion dollar deal with Saudi Arabia to sell them Fighter Jets and Helicopters slipped in while Congress was in recess. That’s correct; Congress did not approve of this the Administration just did it. Just a reminder, Saudi Arabia is the birth place of Wahhabi Islam which really doesn’t like us very much, as a matter of fact, they want to kill everyone who is not one of them. The Wahhabists have built Mosques all over the world to spread their terror and hate but what’s $60 billion worth of killing machines between friends? Here is the ABC article about the deal: $60 Billion Arms deal to Saudi Arabia (http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/critics-slam-obama-administration-hiding-massive-saudi-arms/story?id=12192558 ).
Did you hear about the COICA bill that went the Senate Judiciary Committee passed that gives the Attorney General the right to shut down websites “suspected” of copyright infringement without due process, and much to my surprise even the ACLU is against this bill. Here is a link to the bill S 3804 ( http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:s3804rs.txt.pdf ).
And speaking of the web, the FCC is trying to bring back “Net-Neutrality” just in time for Christmas (that’s right. I said “CHRISTMAS” ACLU). Here’s the link to this story: FCC may regulate internet before Christmas (http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/130197-fcc-may-regulate-internet-lines-days-before-christmas ).
Folks, like a wounded animal that has been cornered, the Liberals are fighting back with all they have. In the days and weeks to come they are going to try and push everything they want through because they know the new congress will not go for their B.S. We need to be extra vigilant in these last few days of 2010. Whatever the big story in the mainstream media is, look behind the curtain and see what they are really up to.
Please check out our website www.ThePeopleofLiberty.com for useful information and cool videos.
Until Next Time,
Mike
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Who Did They Hear?
“We’ve been given a second chance and a golden opportunity.” “People want to see results.” -Eric Cantor, VA. (R)
Hello all,
Well, for the most part, the mid term elections are now over. Overall, Republican Candidates did very well. It wasn’t a total sweep but gaining 6 Senate seats, 7 Governorships, and 65+ House seats isn’t too bad. I’ve read it’s the largest midterm gain by one party since WWII. Congratulations to the Republican winners on Tuesday. Hopefully, this is but the first of many waves to sweep across the country and wash away the crap that is still deeply rooted in Washington DC. Now, lets roll up the sleeves, its time to get to work.
Eric Cantor’s quote at the beginning of this newsletter sums it up. We, the people have sent a message; its time for you to do the people’s work. You work for us, if you don’t do what the people want, you will be fired. Our message to the newly elected officials is this; we sent you to Washington with mandates. They are: Significantly cut government spending, repeal “ObamaCare”, stop all tax increases, defend our nation’s security and stop bowing to foreign dictators, and put elected officials back in charge by reining in abuses by executive branch agencies like the EPA and its job killing cap and trade plan.
You should begin working on these mandates immediately. We do not expect everything done overnight, but you must make great progress sooner rather than later. If you fail with these mandates, then you will be swept out of office by that wave that put you there; the people. To the established incumbent politicians, our message is this; this past Tuesday, the people of the United States began to take our country back. It might be a good idea if you started listening to us. If you decide to pursue your own agenda, contribute to back room deals, continue to spend our money without thought, or decide to not read another bill before you vote on it, then your backside will be the next one removed from our employment.
Did anyone listen to president Obama on Wednesday? I did, and you know what? He sounded very humble. He said that the American people have spoken and he has heard them. He then goes on about being open to “tweaking” a few things in the Healthcare bill… THE MAN STILL DOESN’T GET IT! I don’t get how he believes that the people still want his healthcare bill at all. Oh, but he is open to a little “tweaking” here and there. The President said he heard the American people. Now, I wonder what the hell did he hear. Lord, have mercy! He is so frustrating.
Today I heard on the radio, this guy had called into the talk show I was listening to, and he said that people should be afraid of that racist Tea Party who has bought out the Republican Party (did you all buy something without telling me). To this day I still have to chuckle at being called and being associated with a bunch of racists. Never mind that with this past election we have added two black Congressmen; Allen West (Florida) and Tim Scott (South Carolina). Two Hispanics; Senator elect Marco Rubio (Florida) and Susanna Martinez, Governor elect of New Mexico, and one Sikh Indian; Nikki Haley, Governor elect of South Carolina. Finally, I hear that Nancy Pelosi, yes that Nancy Pelosi, is running for House Minority Leader. Again, I don’t know who some of these folks are listening to, but it’s not the American people. Lord, take me now! Folks, we have our work cut out for us.
Join us on our website thepeopleofliberty.com. A lot of good information is there. Oh, before I forget, here is my newsletter question; What do you think should be the first thing the newly elected Congress does?
-Until next time, Rodney
Hello all,
Well, for the most part, the mid term elections are now over. Overall, Republican Candidates did very well. It wasn’t a total sweep but gaining 6 Senate seats, 7 Governorships, and 65+ House seats isn’t too bad. I’ve read it’s the largest midterm gain by one party since WWII. Congratulations to the Republican winners on Tuesday. Hopefully, this is but the first of many waves to sweep across the country and wash away the crap that is still deeply rooted in Washington DC. Now, lets roll up the sleeves, its time to get to work.
Eric Cantor’s quote at the beginning of this newsletter sums it up. We, the people have sent a message; its time for you to do the people’s work. You work for us, if you don’t do what the people want, you will be fired. Our message to the newly elected officials is this; we sent you to Washington with mandates. They are: Significantly cut government spending, repeal “ObamaCare”, stop all tax increases, defend our nation’s security and stop bowing to foreign dictators, and put elected officials back in charge by reining in abuses by executive branch agencies like the EPA and its job killing cap and trade plan.
You should begin working on these mandates immediately. We do not expect everything done overnight, but you must make great progress sooner rather than later. If you fail with these mandates, then you will be swept out of office by that wave that put you there; the people. To the established incumbent politicians, our message is this; this past Tuesday, the people of the United States began to take our country back. It might be a good idea if you started listening to us. If you decide to pursue your own agenda, contribute to back room deals, continue to spend our money without thought, or decide to not read another bill before you vote on it, then your backside will be the next one removed from our employment.
Did anyone listen to president Obama on Wednesday? I did, and you know what? He sounded very humble. He said that the American people have spoken and he has heard them. He then goes on about being open to “tweaking” a few things in the Healthcare bill… THE MAN STILL DOESN’T GET IT! I don’t get how he believes that the people still want his healthcare bill at all. Oh, but he is open to a little “tweaking” here and there. The President said he heard the American people. Now, I wonder what the hell did he hear. Lord, have mercy! He is so frustrating.
Today I heard on the radio, this guy had called into the talk show I was listening to, and he said that people should be afraid of that racist Tea Party who has bought out the Republican Party (did you all buy something without telling me). To this day I still have to chuckle at being called and being associated with a bunch of racists. Never mind that with this past election we have added two black Congressmen; Allen West (Florida) and Tim Scott (South Carolina). Two Hispanics; Senator elect Marco Rubio (Florida) and Susanna Martinez, Governor elect of New Mexico, and one Sikh Indian; Nikki Haley, Governor elect of South Carolina. Finally, I hear that Nancy Pelosi, yes that Nancy Pelosi, is running for House Minority Leader. Again, I don’t know who some of these folks are listening to, but it’s not the American people. Lord, take me now! Folks, we have our work cut out for us.
Join us on our website thepeopleofliberty.com. A lot of good information is there. Oh, before I forget, here is my newsletter question; What do you think should be the first thing the newly elected Congress does?
-Until next time, Rodney
Monday, November 1, 2010
Always Vote for Principle
Always Vote for Principle
Hey Folks,
Well, it is election time and I hope that all of you and everyone you know are going to vote in this historic election. While I was voting the other day (yes, I am an absentee voter) I once again saw that my choices were the better of two evils, very disheartening. I began wondering, again, how the heck did we get to this point from where our Founders started? I mean really, most of the ads are “look how bad my opponent is, at least I’m not as bad as them”, seriously, is this what we’ve come to? What happened to the reluctant politicians like George Washington? Why is it that all we appear to have any more are those wanting to be “Career Politicians?” It’s no wonder that American voter turnout is so much lower than Iraqi voter turnout (America 2006 midterm= 37.1%, Iraq 2010= 62.9% to 70%; one would almost think we were the ones being threatened with death for voting.
Rodney and I made a decision awhile back not to endorse any candidates, for which we caught some flack. Recently other Tea-Parties have put out voter guides and moved whole-heartedly behind select candidates, I will not say anything bad about this practice but I will clarify our position. First let me say that I believe there are some great sounding candidates out there, key word being “sounding”, the point here is that Americans have been burned by politicians for over a century now and most of those that burned us all sounded great hence being elected. One of my favorite founders, Thomas Jefferson, stated that “Power is not alluring to pure minds”, now what I glean from this is that those wanting the power most likely have something on their mind other than what is pure as history has proven time and time again. A good question for any candidate I think would be; what did you want to become when you where younger? What do you want to be now? If the answer to either of these is “A Politician” I would probably steer clear of that candidate.
What are the “DNC” and the “RNC” except breading grounds for Career Politicians? They are the groups who decide what candidate suits them and their agenda best. For decades we have been told not to waste our votes on third party candidates because they could not win but I ask you, where has this thinking gotten us? If we believe that our politicians are supposed to “Protect and defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic” why would you limit yourself to only two that appear wishy-washy on that concept? Politicians from both of the “Politician Mills” of the DNC and the RNC have brought us to the point we are at, we need “Change We Can Truly Believe In” (to coin a phrase from someone) now more than ever. Vote for who you believe will get us back to where we need to be, regardless of party affiliation.
“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost. “ ~ John Quincy Adams
Have you read the small print on some of the ads these politicians are running? Those are the people who have bought that candidate usually. Our political process has become so corrupted by the not so “Mighty Dollar” that politicians are beholden to whoever holds the purse strings for their continued election. Do any of you think this is the way our founders wanted it to be? Of course not! This is so far from what they believed they must be spinning in their graves.
I believe the aforementioned issues are what turn off most Americans from voting but that’s not the reason we are in this mess. The reason we are in this mess is you and me! We were to guard our public liberty like a precious jewel, did we? We were supposed to be its “safe depository”, were we? No, we were not. We let this happen.
“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel.” ~ Patrick Henry
“Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Have you ever heard that the majority of Americans are center-right when it comes to politics? If that is so, why do all the Looney Progressives (from both parties) keep getting elected? I believe it is the “Silent Majority Syndrome”. Most of the silent majority types are very polite, don’t talk politics or religion (it’s personal, you know), and usually have a lot of stuff to do and worry about other things more than electing some lawyer type into office. Now these people are not stupid, nor are they ignorant as so many on the minority side paint them, they are America, the heart, soul, and backbone of this great nation. They do not all live in the Midwest or the South, they are all over doing all they can to make ends meet and feed their families. If this is America why is it our politicians are so out of touch with these folks? Could it be that, well, they’re silent? I mean think about it, the Liberals and Progressives protest constantly and at times get violent (G-20 and such), they are loud and obnoxious, and they’ve been practicing since the 60’s, think of it as “The squeaky wheel gets the oil” trick. Now look at the rest of us, some of us are trying our hand at the protest thing, we are, for the most part, calm and orderly, pick up after ourselves, cooperate with the authorities, and love America. We are starting to gain a lot more respect and recognition but, we need to stay true to who we are, America. People, this election is our first major battle, win or lose we must continue the fight and hold every single politician accountable to the Constitution.
We need everybody to get out there and vote, especially the “Silent Majority”, your country is calling for your help, will you???
Mike
“Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Hey Folks,
Well, it is election time and I hope that all of you and everyone you know are going to vote in this historic election. While I was voting the other day (yes, I am an absentee voter) I once again saw that my choices were the better of two evils, very disheartening. I began wondering, again, how the heck did we get to this point from where our Founders started? I mean really, most of the ads are “look how bad my opponent is, at least I’m not as bad as them”, seriously, is this what we’ve come to? What happened to the reluctant politicians like George Washington? Why is it that all we appear to have any more are those wanting to be “Career Politicians?” It’s no wonder that American voter turnout is so much lower than Iraqi voter turnout (America 2006 midterm= 37.1%, Iraq 2010= 62.9% to 70%; one would almost think we were the ones being threatened with death for voting.
Rodney and I made a decision awhile back not to endorse any candidates, for which we caught some flack. Recently other Tea-Parties have put out voter guides and moved whole-heartedly behind select candidates, I will not say anything bad about this practice but I will clarify our position. First let me say that I believe there are some great sounding candidates out there, key word being “sounding”, the point here is that Americans have been burned by politicians for over a century now and most of those that burned us all sounded great hence being elected. One of my favorite founders, Thomas Jefferson, stated that “Power is not alluring to pure minds”, now what I glean from this is that those wanting the power most likely have something on their mind other than what is pure as history has proven time and time again. A good question for any candidate I think would be; what did you want to become when you where younger? What do you want to be now? If the answer to either of these is “A Politician” I would probably steer clear of that candidate.
What are the “DNC” and the “RNC” except breading grounds for Career Politicians? They are the groups who decide what candidate suits them and their agenda best. For decades we have been told not to waste our votes on third party candidates because they could not win but I ask you, where has this thinking gotten us? If we believe that our politicians are supposed to “Protect and defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic” why would you limit yourself to only two that appear wishy-washy on that concept? Politicians from both of the “Politician Mills” of the DNC and the RNC have brought us to the point we are at, we need “Change We Can Truly Believe In” (to coin a phrase from someone) now more than ever. Vote for who you believe will get us back to where we need to be, regardless of party affiliation.
“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost. “ ~ John Quincy Adams
Have you read the small print on some of the ads these politicians are running? Those are the people who have bought that candidate usually. Our political process has become so corrupted by the not so “Mighty Dollar” that politicians are beholden to whoever holds the purse strings for their continued election. Do any of you think this is the way our founders wanted it to be? Of course not! This is so far from what they believed they must be spinning in their graves.
I believe the aforementioned issues are what turn off most Americans from voting but that’s not the reason we are in this mess. The reason we are in this mess is you and me! We were to guard our public liberty like a precious jewel, did we? We were supposed to be its “safe depository”, were we? No, we were not. We let this happen.
“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel.” ~ Patrick Henry
“Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Have you ever heard that the majority of Americans are center-right when it comes to politics? If that is so, why do all the Looney Progressives (from both parties) keep getting elected? I believe it is the “Silent Majority Syndrome”. Most of the silent majority types are very polite, don’t talk politics or religion (it’s personal, you know), and usually have a lot of stuff to do and worry about other things more than electing some lawyer type into office. Now these people are not stupid, nor are they ignorant as so many on the minority side paint them, they are America, the heart, soul, and backbone of this great nation. They do not all live in the Midwest or the South, they are all over doing all they can to make ends meet and feed their families. If this is America why is it our politicians are so out of touch with these folks? Could it be that, well, they’re silent? I mean think about it, the Liberals and Progressives protest constantly and at times get violent (G-20 and such), they are loud and obnoxious, and they’ve been practicing since the 60’s, think of it as “The squeaky wheel gets the oil” trick. Now look at the rest of us, some of us are trying our hand at the protest thing, we are, for the most part, calm and orderly, pick up after ourselves, cooperate with the authorities, and love America. We are starting to gain a lot more respect and recognition but, we need to stay true to who we are, America. People, this election is our first major battle, win or lose we must continue the fight and hold every single politician accountable to the Constitution.
We need everybody to get out there and vote, especially the “Silent Majority”, your country is calling for your help, will you???
Mike
“Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Friday, October 15, 2010
Hard Work Comes After the Party
“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
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
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
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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
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