American Revolution Two

When the Pilgrims arrived on the New England coast in 1620, a glorious chapter of freedom and liberty was born in the annals of history. What is generally ignored and unknown, however, is the fact that this landing at Massachusetts Bay marked the first Socialist settlement in America. This experiment in collectivist theory failed within three years time, and to survive, the Pilgrims had to turn to what we now know as the free enterprise system.

Under the Mayflower Compact, a temporary agreement to keep the law and order, Plymouth was set up as a “share-the-wealth” community. Nobody owned anything. Whatever was produced belonged to the community as a whole. They called this system “the common course and condition.” They lived under this system from the first desperate winter of 1620-21, until the hungry spring of 1623. They then discovered the empowering realities of private enterprise.

In his book “Of Plymouth Plantation” the colony’s second governor, William Bradford, wrote, “The Pilgrims weren’t long under this ‘common course and condition, until it was found to breed much confusion and discontent, and retard much employment that would have been to their benefit and comfort.”

Instead of a Thanksgiving feast in the fall of 1622, there was literal starvation and hopelessly low morale. Bradford continues, “At last, after much debate of things, the governor (Bradford himself) gave way that they should set corn every man for his own particular…and so assigned to every family a parcel of land.” They could keep everything they were able to grow on their own land. “This had very good success for it made ill hands very industrious, so as much more corn was planted than other wise would have been,” concluded Bradford.

The Pilgrims offered thanks for deliverance from starvation (and collectivism) with a great Thanksgiving feast in the fall of 1623. It was then that the Indians joined them in celebration.

As Mark Alexander writes in the Patriot Post, “The conclusion was obvious. Given liberty and incentive to be industrious, their Colony thrived. Indeed, by 1624, production was so abundant that the Colony exported corn back to England.”

This is the true story of the Pilgrims that should be taught in every classroom in America, because socialism has failed every time it has been tried over the centuries. Socialism is always destined to fail because it violates certain fundamental economic and moral laws that simply cannot be violated.

As Americans gather at the dinner table this Thanksgiving, it would be wise to consider the direction our nation is headed and the suffering that will commence, unless the lessons of history are brought to light and our leaders are held accountable to them.

May God richly bless you and your family this Thanksgiving and may we all remember to give thanks for this exceptional land of liberty and the heavy price that’s been paid to secure it.

Sourced from “A Thanksgiving Story” by Thurman Sensing

The irony of this understated declaration that sent shock waves through NASA, and everyone else witnessing the mission of Apollo 13, is that it was much more than just “a problem.” It was a nightmare, a near tragedy that gripped America and millions around the world who were standing by on pins and needles. Fortunately, the near tragedy had a joyous, triumphant ending.

Today, in the city of Houston, we have a massive problem. In fact, once again, this is a gross understatement and it’s not just Houston that has the problem. It’s America and every free nation around the world. We have a nightmare on our hands and it’s long past time the American people wake up to the reality that it’s no dream, no fantasy, and certainly no passing trend. It’s a 1,400 year-old war being waged against anyone who is not a Muslim.

Today, in the city of Houston, Texas, a Shariah Court exists (set up in 2007) to administer and rule on the basis of Shariah Law – the legal doctrine of Islam. What’s the big deal you ask? Consider these practices enforced by Shariah Law:

• Offensive, military Jihad is a religious obligation
• Inferior status for all non-Muslims
• Capital punishment for slandering Islam or apostasy (leaving Islam)
• Women may not leave the house without the husband’s permission
• Beating disobedient women, polygamy, forced child marriage and stoning of adulterers
• Slavery is legal
• Lying (taqiyya) to infidels is permitted
• Capital punishment for homosexuals and lesbians

Source: The Reliance of the Traveller, Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law

Political Islam is the threat. Political correctness and fear are the barriers to adequately deal with this threat. Their stated goal is world conquest and conversion to Islam and America is in the cross hairs. How many people have to die before we ditch political correctness to the ash heap of history? How many Ft.  Hood massacres or 9/11 attacks – both acts of Islamic Jihad – are going to occur before we wake up to the fight that is staring us in the face? How many of your fellow Americans are you willing to see murdered before you’ll turn off the TV and do something to stop it?

It is long past time to…MAN UP AMERICA!! STAND UP…STAND UP AND FIGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY!! FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, FOR LIBERTY, FIGHT TO SECURE OUR FUTURE!!  FIGHT FOR YOUR KIDS AND GRAND KIDS!!

 AGAIN, I SHOUT – WAKE UP AMERICA – WAKE UP BEFORE WE LOSE EVERYTHING WE’VE FOUGHT AND DIED FOR! THE BATTLE IS UNDERWAY…and most of us are more worried about who’s going to be the next American Idol, or who’s going to win on Sunday…

America, we have a problem…

The choice is yours to do something about it:
www.actforamerica.org



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How easily we forget that we live in the land of the free, because of the brave. Without the service and sacrifice of so many, we simply would not be free. It is to those countless brave who’ve served on the front lines of freedom since our nation’s founding that we owe a debt that can never be repaid. This week we honored those who served and are still with us – my father, who served in Vietnam, my friend and neighbor, who served in Iraq, and countless others we remember and cherish this week. Not only have they made our way of life possible, but they represent the very best of the American spirit and the values that we hold dear.

Meet Luke Murphy, a 28 year old Army veteran who served two tours in Iraq and retired from the military in 2007 following a year long stay at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. During his second combat tour, Murphy lost his right leg and his left leg was severely damaged in a roadside bomb attack in 2006.

Despite his injuries, Murphy has chosen to get better, not bitter. He’s chosen to take hold off all that life has to offer, and his attitude and perspective toward his future is laudable and inspiring. He’s now a junior attending Florida State University and is pledging my fraternal organization, Kappa Alpha Order.

“I got dealt a bad hand but I’ve kept on trucking, and having a good attitude has opened a lot of doors for me and has allowed me to meet some really good people,” says Murphy, a Purple Heart recipient. But having a ‘good attitude’ is not even the half of it when it comes to how Murphy chooses to live life. Nothing is impossible to Murphy as evidenced by the raw courage and sheer audacity displayed through his free time activities. Many of us would shrink at the thought of skiing a black diamond mountain, or climbing up the side of an open rock face. Few of us will ever attempt a marathon either – but not Murphy, who has completed several marathons riding a hand-powered bicycle. He also enjoys hunting, fishing and swimming.

A political science major, Murphy has his sights set on becoming a senator one day. Woe to him who opposes this remarkable young man and his drive to achieve this goal! I, for one, would not want to run against him! Please watch this inspiring video on Luke Murphy.

These are the kind of Americans who inspire real hope – the same hope that lives unbridled in the heart and soul of a patriot who exudes the very best that America has to offer. Make no mistake about it, American exceptionalism is alive and well as exemplified by this humble veteran. 

To all of you who have served our country and sacrificed so much, you have my utmost respect, admiration and gratitude – and you always will. May God richly bless you and your families all the rest of your days.

As evidenced by this week’s stunning election results, the massive grassroots tea party movement, and poll after poll, we’re witnessing a powerful resurgence of authentic conservatism. If you would have told me a year ago that Barack Obama would be the leader of such a movement, I would have laughed out loud. Oh I know, he may not be intentionally leading it, but his political ideology and corresponding policies are causing it. Thank you Mr. President. We may actually get real hope and change – but not the kind you were peddling right now a year ago…

First, a quick recap:

1. On Tuesday, Americans voiced their conservative beliefs in the voting booths – resulting in stunning victories in Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, while narrowly missing a significant win in New York’s 23rd District. A tremendous amount of money and effort was spent by the President (who even recorded automated calls) and his handlers to win these elections. They were soundly rejected.
2. The Tea Party movement has been nothing short of historic. There is genuine passion, concern and outrage brewing in the hearts and minds of millions of Americans. They’re fed up with an out of control government that is pushing us over the edge into the abyss of statism.
3. Poll after poll confirms that more Americans identify themselves as conservative than any other political ideology. Two Gallup polls – one in June and one in October – give us this breakdown: Conservative: 40% Moderate 36% Liberal 20%.

So, what should we glean from these developments?

First, it’s a good reminder that we often have to hit rock bottom before we realize that it’s time to wake up and act. As I’ve noted before, Americans have become far too lazy and apathetic when it comes to having the personal responsibility it takes for living in a free nation. Too many of us just don’t understand what it takes to sustain freedom, prosperity, and security (I will expound in a future post).

Secondly, for real hope and change to occur, we must realign ourselves with what gave us the unprecedented quality of life we live today – our American heritage of conservative principles. We must embrace and celebrate American exceptionalism – the reality that we aren’t like other countries for a reason: maximum individual freedom and liberty for self government. Or as our founders enshrined it: “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” The history of the world is littered with totalitarianism, statism, monarchs, dictators, and their inevitable result: untold suffering, oppression and eventually genocide. We are the exception to those enslaving, death ridden systems. How close to repeating that dark history do we have to come to understand this?

I hope and pray that enough Americans take note of this resurgence – recognize it for the golden opportunity that it is – and stay the course. We must not grow weary or lose heart. The road is long, but it is absolutely necessary.

A year from now, will we be able to say once again – who would’ve thought? Or will we be throwing in the towel and accepting defeat? It must be the former if America, and freedom, is to be preserved. As George Washington wrote in a letter to James Warren, 31 March 1779, “Our cause is noble; it is the cause of mankind!”