I’m Encouraged!
Colonel Dan, SASS Life #24025
I’m more encouraged these days than I’ve been in a long
time. “What’s to be encouraged about
Colonel? We have statists running
Congress with a radically power hungry, spendthrift President of questionable
background who constantly apologizes to the world for America’s “sinfulness.” Unemployment
is the highest it’s been in decades, we’re in unsustainable debt by the
multi-trillions, we’re engaged in an extended two-front war, a Machiavellian government
controls more of our lives than ever before, eager to control still more and
neither major political party is even close to being trustworthy! What’s encouraging?”
What you say is true, I admit, but as I wrote in past
columns, when the statists eventually overreach as they are certain to do, a giant
patriotic sun will begin to rise over this land demanding the restoration of America’s
traditional values. I see clear evidence
that this rising sun of restored ideals is shining increasingly brighter on the
American landscape…somewhat as it did during our nation’s birth I’m sure.
What we’re seeing now puts me in mind of the determination, dedication
and fervor that must have characterized many of our forefathers over 220 years
ago. Those who pledged their lives,
fortunes and sacred honor to the ideals and values of their new country risked
everything for that dream and I see a similar American character once again
raising its head…and fists.
Ben Franklin related a story about how his concern for America’s
uncertain future was quelled by the chair George Washington sat on during the
Constitutional Convention of 1787. While
awaiting his turn to sign the document that would determine America’s fate, he
stared at the carving of a half sun on the back of Washington’s chair and remarked "I
have often looked at that picture behind the president without being able to
tell whether it was a rising or setting sun. Now at length I have the happiness
to know that it is indeed a rising, not a setting sun."
I too am seeing that rising sun on America’s horizon—not a new sun as Franklin saw but a
resurgent sun I always knew existed.
Americans are once again standing tall in steadfast defense of the
country they love, knowing deep within their souls that this nation was born of
divine providence. What tells me
this? How many times in your life have
you seen Americans stirred to action like we’ve seen this year? I’m talking about the town hall meetings, the
tea parties, the protests, the emails, the letters and the phone calls to Washington that have
come from and taken root in every corner of the country. We’ve seen literally tens of millions rise up
to be counted and heard. We’ve seen
millions who had never before taken a stand in active support of any political
cause now collectively shouting, “Don’t
Tread on Me!” as they forcefully and courageously express their deep seated
anger directly in the face of arrogant Senators and Representatives. Millions
are demanding a return to the traditional ideology upon which America was
founded while letting politicians know, ‘you’ve gone too far this time and
we’re not buying any of it!’
Traditionalism is most assuredly on the ascendency.
Americans are much more informed today than they have been
in decades. They’re not sheepishly buying everything Washington is selling and they see that
sitting back hoping for better days isn’t a winning strategy. They’ve become more vocal, involved and
willing to put themselves on the front lines to staunchly challenge the power
mongers and their media lapdogs. The collective
anger is effectively welling up and spilling over into the streets as many
realize for perhaps the first time in years, a dangerous threat to the future
of our country resides in Washington D.C..
That’s not to say these same millions were totally oblivious to the
dangers of big government in the past but the overreaching arrogance of those in
power have pushed these patriots to the brink of action…I love it.
Politicians now appear to be coalescing into two major camps;
those fearful of this growing protest but who remain spinelessly vulnerable to the
strong-arm intimidation tactics of the second more dangerous camp—the astoundingly
arrogant with their haughty sense of impervious immunity and contempt for the
unworthy masses. Make no mistake this second
group will go to extreme lengths in their attempt to block out that rising sun
of resurging freedom.
How this plays out will depend on the degree of resolve our growing
movement shows in the days, months and years ahead. If America loses her fortitude for the
fight, so goes the nation. If that
patriotic sun rises ever higher in the sky, I see America moving progressively closer
to the ideals of our birth.
The real test will be of time, tenacity, courage and numbers.
This recent resurgence of activism is
only the beginning—the preservation of freedom requires a constant commitment
of perpetual patriotism. If you have yet to actively join us in this
struggle, I invite you to jump onto freedom’s trail—we need you. There are great opportunities ahead not the
least of which is the 2010 election. We
must remain united and push for as much of a clean sweep of incumbents from
office as we can muster—such a sweep will not only reset our country’s course but
send an unmistakably strong message to those newly elected. ‘We’re not playing your game any longer; we’re
resolute and standing unflinchingly in support of our traditional American principles. Sic Semper Tyrannis’
One final word of
caution: Be part of NO
violence. Don’t become the excuse for a
declaration of martial law. Peaceful and
persistent pressure is a more powerful strategy for success.
Just the view from my saddle…
Contact Colonel Dan: coloneldan@bellsouth.net
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