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Civil disobedience: is it time?

Temlakos~POTL~PWCM~JLA~☆ 2012/06/27 00:38:50
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We have a man occupying the White House that has stealthily declared
himself king. We have a criminal in charge of the Justice Department
(credit given to Rick Oltman for coining this title). Holder is bad but
not the only one perverting our Rule of Law. Our Manchurian president
has appointed as many foxes as he could find to guard all the hen houses
in the country. Our Alien in Chief (again credit given to Rick Oltman
for coining this title) has also shut down jobs, destroyed our
prosperity, assaulted our Christian principles, given our stimulus money
to foreign countries, and supported the Muslim Brotherhood’s rebellion
in Egypt. It should be no surprise that our Alien in Chief has gone out
of his way to protect other aliens – legality notwithstanding, The list
goes on and on resulting in our loss of sovereignty, loss of prosperity,
loss of our religious liberty, and the destruction of our
Constitutional principles at every corner turned.

On top of all of this, we have wimps
representing us in Congress and the Senate who do not legislate
properly, and legislators on the bench who either don’t understand our Constitution or are committed to changing it
to conform to their personal ideologies. Whatever happened to their
oath of office that requires them to protect this country from foreign
as well as domestic enemies? This country has suffered a coup de tat of
epic proportions and those in charge of the hen house continue to crow
as if everything is fine back on the farm.



Patrick Henry, who sounded the call for civil disobedience in America

Patrick Henry. Portrait by George Bagby Matthews (1857 – 1943), after Thomas Sully (1783-1872).


Doom and gloom would almost be a foregone conclusion – except for two
things: the supernatural Spirit that led us in the creation of this
country and the human spirit of those who pledged their lives, their
treasures and their sacred honor to follow the Spirit’s call for the
cause of liberty. Does that Spirit exist today and will it preserve what
it once created? Not if we continue to play-along-to-get along.
Compromise is only considered a virtue by those without a backbone.
Freedom has a price, as it did back in the 1700s. Hopefully this
generation is willing to pay it.

Two questions: Do we have the moral fortitude to preserve
liberty and do we understand when civil disobedience becomes our civic
responsibility?

Herewith the most famous words of Patrick Henry, words that are as relevant today as the day he spoke them:


They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with
so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be
the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally
disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house?
Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire
the means of effectual resistance, by lying supinely on our backs, and
hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound
us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those
means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. Three millions
of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as
that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can
send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone.
There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations; and who
will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is
not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.
Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it,
it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but
in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be
heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable and let it come! I
repeat it, sir, let it come.


It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry,
Peace, Peace! But there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next
gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of
resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we
here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life
so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains
and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may
take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

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  • Temlakos~POTL~PWCM~JLA~☆ 2012/06/27 00:46:12
    Yes.
    Temlakos~POTL~PWCM~JLA~☆
    +22
    The article says it better than I could. But let me add: if this isn't the time for another parallel Declaration of Independence, I wouldn't know how to recognize such a time. Does anyone want me to lay out the "He has, he has, he has" case against Obama? How about this:

    "He has usurped an office to which he was in no wise eligible and could never be eligible.

    "He has of late abdicated government in a sovereign State within these United States, by declaring the said State out of his protection.

    "In every stage of these outrages, we have petitioned through channels. The answer has been outrage after outrage. A politician who conducts himself as befits a tyrant is not fit to lead a free people.

    "Neither have we been lacking in attention to the members of certain public-employee unions, and the clientele of the entitlement state. We have warned them, from time to time, that the system they espouse and rely upon cannot last. We have reminded them of the common bond that should unite all Americans. Some of them, too, have been deaf to our suggestions. If they so remain, then we shall hold them, as we hold the rest of humanity, enemies in war; in peace, friends.

    "WE THEREFORE...!"

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  • Grandbr... Oaces_b... 2012/06/29 07:25:16
    Grandbrother
    You're confused again I see - or maybe just a touch ADD and unable to stay on topic...
  • Oaces_b... Grandbr... 2012/06/29 07:47:21
  • Grandbr... Oaces_b... 2012/06/29 11:02:36
    Grandbrother
    You're like a professionally confused person! What does your straying off topic have to do with a grammar Nazi? Seek help. Now.
  • Mitchell McAleer 2012/06/27 03:00:03
  • apachehellfire65 2012/06/27 02:58:41
    No.
    apachehellfire65
    +4
    not yet. i think civil disobedience will do nothing but get people hurt and get obummer re-elected. it's time may come but it is not now.
  • zapped 2012/06/27 02:55:45 (edited)
    Yes.
    zapped
    +4
    it isnt civil disobediance when the same oath many took to uphold the const . and protect it ,our borders , and the soverinity of this nation from all invasions & all enemies both foreign & domestic ,,,,the oath I took ...

    now I dont see the current factions & govt . upholding the same constitution the same ways they were supposed to (under the same oath they took ) , which is basically the same oath under military or an officer ( elected ) by the people .

    so when they choose not to their jobs & we begin to demand they do it ,"IT'S CALLED DIS-OBEDIANCE ... what happened to the phrase BY THE PEOPLE & FOR THE PEOPLE "??

    is now a for the govt. under a intentfull tyranical factions ..

    a democracy is when the govt. respects & fears the people ...a tyrany is when the people fear the govt. ...WHICH IS WHAT WERE QUICKLY CLOSING IN ON !
    why else whould the govt ..purchase 450 million hollow point 40/45 caliber rounds of ammo ?

    why would the people start arming themselves like never before ?

    and not just NUT jobs "but retired military ,veterans , and everyday citizens ?
  • Lady Wh... zapped 2012/06/27 09:59:38
    Lady Whitewolf
    +2
    " whatt happened to the phrase BY THE PEOPLE & FOR THE PEOPLE...?"

    Easy! it became "BY THE WEALTHY AND & FOR THE WEALTHY!"
  • Always Right 2012/06/27 02:52:58
    Yes.
    Always Right
    +5
    Be as prepared as you can, the moment for action will be obvious! Until then buy more ammo and camping supplies.
  • Walt 2012/06/27 02:45:48
    Yes.
    Walt
    +8
    Authority misused should always be actively opposed.
  • marcuss LIBERALS ARE IDIOTS 2012/06/27 02:45:28
    No.
    marcuss LIBERALS ARE IDIOTS
    +7
    The civil disobedience will come from the LEFTIST SCUMBAGS when 0WEbama is handed his ass in November. If things turn out different....BE PREPARED TO LOCK AND LOAD because its going to be a FU@KING MESS.

    Keep your powder dry.
  • ☆Wartho... marcuss... 2012/06/27 02:59:16
    ☆Warthog - PWCM - JLA☆
    +6
    Good thing we are the ones with the guns.
  • marcuss... ☆Wartho... 2012/06/27 03:11:46
    marcuss LIBERALS ARE IDIOTS
    +4
    OH YES BROTHER.....We gun toting bible thumpers...are the ones who will end up saving the country. We are more than willing to sacrifice.
  • Lady Wh... marcuss... 2012/06/27 10:00:31
    Lady Whitewolf
    +1
    reality much? Take off the tinfoil hat, Hun.
  • Linda Lady Wh... 2012/06/27 13:52:48
    Linda
    +1
    Don't you know Lady, this is the wild west. lol. Such drama..lol
  • marcuss... Linda 2012/06/27 16:16:10
    marcuss LIBERALS ARE IDIOTS
    +1
    That is the border and 0WEbama armed them.
  • Lady Wh... Linda 2012/06/27 16:43:42
    Lady Whitewolf
    +1
    I guess!
  • wtw 2012/06/27 02:45:22
    Yes.
    wtw
    +5
    It is time to stand against the congress and president because they are failing the country and have over spent us into oblivion!
  • *K'eim*h3reg' *Peh2u *Meg' 2012/06/27 02:42:31
    Yes.
    *K'eim*h3reg' *Peh2u *Meg'
    +3
    So long as there is a state, civil disobedience is always in season.
  • RogerRover 2012/06/27 02:36:25 (edited)
    No.
    RogerRover
    +1
    We have enough legal process in place to oust this imposter. To bait him into declaring martial law is precisely what he could capitalize on. Information (blow a trumpet, sound an alarm) and prayer are certainly in order. Raise a stink. Contact representatives, share with your neighbor. "We the people" are called to stand up now as never before. Don't give the opposition undue advantage...
  • zapped RogerRover 2012/06/27 03:01:54
    zapped
    +1
    the state of decleration is been predicted by around sept .of this year ..

    and I as most have been demanding action from our reps ( but crapo /risch /labrador "idaho ") arent listening any more.. and sending out pre written letters in appeasment of their people !

    I'm ready to uphold the oath I took back in 1976 ....NAVY ...that was for life & the freedoms of my kids / grand kids .. !
  • RogerRover zapped 2012/06/27 03:21:10
    RogerRover
    Fully understand. After Thursday, when he knows election won't get it, he'll be looking to his plan B. Provoke confrontation, race card, foment etc. Remain diligent and prepared. So appreciate your commitment to oath. Every citizen's pledge of allegiance must be more than a formality. I still have hope in process. Keeping informed and informing others is vital.
  • zapped RogerRover 2012/06/27 03:31:03
    zapped
    +1
    agreed more than you know .....

    it's the patriots that need to take the country & govt back ...

    malitias / veterans / retired military ,are better trained "but the people are the people '

    and the biggest armed peoples army in this world !
  • RogerRover zapped 2012/06/27 03:37:04 (edited)
    RogerRover
    They fear most those who 'cling to their guns and their bibles'. last, best hope. The whole border gun walking thing was to sell gun control and confiscation. When a skunk is cornered is when he goes to plan B.
  • zapped RogerRover 2012/06/27 04:16:14
    zapped
    +1
    agreed again .....

    and plan B isnt good for anyone ...alot of blood & shell casings @
  • Theresa 2012/06/27 02:26:46
    Yes.
    Theresa
    +7
    It the TPTB will not uphold the law then the citizens do not either!
  • exhon2009 2012/06/27 02:23:31
    No.
    exhon2009
    +3
    A vote against tyranny on November 6th ought to take care of the immediate problem.
  • LiberalCowards 2012/06/27 02:21:28
    No.
    LiberalCowards
    +4
    No. It's a trap and don't you fall for it. Our president and many on the left are Marxists. (Hear for yourself from a Soviet defector: http://www.wnd.com/2012/06/to...

    They want to provoke civil disobedience so that they can take away our weapons and declare martial law. That is the whole point of the "Occupy" movement. To provoke Civil Disobedience.

    I'd much rather see an "American Spring".
  • zapped Liberal... 2012/06/27 03:06:24
    zapped
    +2
    this has been predicted by gerald celente & joel rosenberg both acclaimed predictionists ...

    the sheeples still believe the factions ,,,

    when sht hits the fan "they will be saying, I dont understand we believed in you obama ! as he declares M/L ..
    .then they all believe in communism & socialism ...as he's presented it to them , in a neat package that the govt will take care of you ...!
  • Chi~Cat 2012/06/27 02:12:23 (edited)
    Yes.
    Chi~Cat
    +9
    "When my country, into which I had just set my foot, was set on fire about my ears, it was time to stir. It was time for every man to stir." Thomas Paine, Common Sense

    "I fear not, I see not reason for fear. In the end we will be the victors. For though at times the flame of liberty may cease to shine, the ember will never expire." Thomas Paine

    "Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph." Thomas Paine, Common Sense

    "I only regret that I have but only one life to give for my country." Nathan Hale

    It is now time to stand up to tyranny once again, and to take our country back and fight the good fight for we will prevail! Have faith!
  • dasimon1 Chi~Cat 2012/06/27 02:56:13
    dasimon1
    +4
    Here Here!!
  • V~POTL~PWCM~JLA 2012/06/27 02:03:17
    Undecided
    V~POTL~PWCM~JLA
    +4
    Not yet, but soon. All we really need is the tipping point. There isn't any single issue or a single place where the frustration with government reaches critical mass. But that could change...

    If the SCOTUS leaves Obamacare essentially intact, Congress has unlimited power in the commerce clause. With an executive branch that already ignores current law, a legislative branch with unlimited power, and a judicial branch that won't impose limits on either of them, the case can be made that all 3 branches of government are broken.

    Anything could happen in the Fast and Furious investigation. If Obama is linked to the operation, he becomes the new millennium version of Nixon.

    Immigrant amnesty by executive fiat is going to be a train wreck. Border states might decide to secede. The federal government's deliberate failure to defend the border could be considered a breach of contract between the states and federal government.

    The tactics and the venue for civil disobedience will be determined by which one of the potential tipping points occurs first.
  • zapped V~POTL~... 2012/06/27 03:09:26
    zapped
    +2
    well it's evident all 3 branches are broken & have been for decades ,,but the common sense thinkers werent listened to ..and knew the truth ....!

    the sheeples are believing everything is fine !
  • V~POTL~... zapped 2012/06/28 17:33:50
    V~POTL~PWCM~JLA
    As of today, we have reached the tipping point. With the SCOTUS unwilling to place any limit on the power of Congress, and the executive branch totally out of control, all 3 branches of government are meaningless.

    I propose that everyone in the entire country applies for Medicaid. Bury the idiots in a tsunami of paper.
  • KCurtis 2012/06/27 01:47:31 (edited)
    Yes.
    KCurtis
    +12
    Does anyone remember the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in the 60's. Yes it is time. These people will go to all ends to keep power. We need to stop them; with whatever means it takes.
  • Chi~Cat KCurtis 2012/06/27 01:58:32
    Chi~Cat
    +7
    Damn straight on that one, K. Enough is enough.
  • dasimon1 Chi~Cat 2012/06/27 03:06:51
    dasimon1
    +3
    things are going to start heating up now
  • Chi~Cat dasimon1 2012/06/27 03:11:24
    Chi~Cat
    +2
    That's riiigggghhhttttttt! ; )
  • Always ... KCurtis 2012/06/27 02:35:46
    Always Right
    +6
    That's pretty close to home for me and my friends! We are on the lookout for anything and I mean anything that would put us in harms way, but we are ready(I hope) for self-defense. Hell, the armies doing maneuvers in St. Louis! My thought right now is to hide in plain sight.
  • Walt Always ... 2012/06/27 02:49:50
    Walt
    +4
    When you are out in the wild, set up branches and dead foliage to give the appearance of human patterns whenever you get the chance. It could prove to be very useful out there.
  • bman~AVA KCurtis 2012/06/27 02:46:09
    bman~AVA
    +3
    Miss K you are right. These tyrants can not be allowed to win here.

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