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Richard Newton, The Right Side of the Issues

There are those among us who would argue that we are in the midst of a second American revolution – a revolution to reject and discard conservative values and principles, our Constitution, and our freedoms. Those instigating the revolution, however, will not declare their full intentions until they are convinced that they have a virtual stranglehold on our country. To do otherwise, would be to awaken a sleeping giant.

And so, the time is now - for American conservatives and Tea Party patriots to awaken the giant. Yes, some successes are clearly visible, particularly in terms of recent election results and in the prospects for further election victories for conservatives in November. But mere voting will not suffice if we fail to address the complacency that allowed this cancerous revolution to grow in the first place. It exists not only in government, but more importantly, in our schools and our media. It is time to awaken America from its self-induced stupor of apathy. It is time for all freedom-loving Americans to pay attention to the world around them, to become better informed, and to take personal responsibility for maintaining our freedom.

We cannot afford to assume that good, honest people will guide our country as they have for the better part of 234 years. We cannot afford for people to turn off their listening to politics, whether it be for lack of understanding, lack of interest, or desire to avoid confrontation. We cannot afford to bypass voting in seemingly unimportant local and primary elections. We cannot afford a reliance upon ‘the other guy’ to serve in public roles or to be advocates for various issues. We cannot afford to blindly accept the biased drivel of liberal hacks in the media. And we cannot afford to allow the increasingly liberal influence in academia to destroy the learning and moral fiber of our children. We must understand what we believe in, take ownership for its manifestation and survival, and share information that furthers the success of that survival.

In writing frequently about the liberal hijacking of our present society, I am often puzzled by so many pundits who have tiptoed around the use of definable terms such as socialist, Marxist, communist, collectivist, etc. Even in the 2008 presidential primaries and general elections, the closest most candidates or pundits would get to defining Obama was the ‘s-word’. Is it some McCarthy-like phobia that prevents the application of an all-to-accurate label describing a left-winger’s ideology? We know that leftist political candidates shun the ‘liberal’ label – it’s a known negative connotation to the majority of Americans. More recently, many lefties such as Obama and Hillary have donned the ‘progressive’ label. And thanks to our friend, Glenn Beck, that will soon likely become a new curse for politicians.

But why has there been such a hesitancy use to the ‘communist’ and ‘Marxist’ labels? To their credit, Beck, Levin, and Rush flirt with both of these labels, but this video by Victoria Jackson leaves little doubt and is much more than a hoot – it’s a clarion call to all the sleepy-eyed, apathetic Americans who think the Obama/Pelosi/Reid triumvirate and all the socialist minions in Congress are a harmless, passing fad.

It’s also a wakeup call for all Democrats who let their party loyalty create such a blind spot that they can’t differentiate ‘Hopey/Changey’ slogans from Marxist ideology and who can’t recognize a communist when they’re spewing their propaganda right in front of them, lying through their teeth with every breath, and steadily, intentionally causing the collapse of our economy and freedoms.

Certainly, this video is not going to change minds on its own merit. One must also have been paying attention to the continual barrage of Obama’s Marxist messages/actions and his cadre of radical associates and influences. Consider the following:

• The manifestation of Obama’s collectivist doctrine of transformation in our schools. Glenn Beck’s March 5th episode brought Obama’s tactics into clear focus. A champion of freedom does not belittle the knowledge and influence of the parents nor subjugate their role in raising children to that of the state.
• His infamous SEIU address where he reaches into his oratorical bag of tricks for what Harry Reid would likely describe as his ‘ghetto dialect’ – and proceeds to offer a freedom-threatening, narcissistic message to his following of union goons on how he will overthrow this country.
• His pre-election proclamation that we are “five days away from fundamentally transforming America”. It was not a promise of fighting for freedom and opportunity – it was a threat of chains and control.
• His insistence to undertake unfathomable debt – debt that no reasonable person would ever mimic in their personal finances and debt to which only a person who is hell-bent on collapsing our economy would aspire.
• His insistence to urgently pass a massive ‘stimulus’ bill that to this date remains largely unspent and exists as a convenient slush fund for his pet projects and ‘negotiations’/bribes.
• His desire to reduce our nuclear defenses and to remove defensive shields in eastern Europe.
• His gracious, unapologetic acceptance of a book from avowed Marxist Hugo Chavez – a true patriotic leader would have simply said “No thank you.” and turned away.
• Apologizing for America’s successes, our Exceptionalism, and our foundation of Christianity.
• Lying to shun the use of a 51-vote majority – except when it’s convenient to pass healthcare legislation that the majority of the country opposes – to call it democracy in action, but conveniently forgetting that we are not just a democracy, but a democratic republic. He refuses to acknowledge the majority opposition in this country to his proposal to destroy healthcare and grow the government.
• His appointments of numerous communists and extreme leftists to his administration.
• His preference in school to associate with the Marxist professors.
• His mentoring by communist Frank Marshall Davis and his association with such societal deviates, radicals, and criminals such as William Ayers, Jeremiah Wright, Rashid Khalidi, and Tony Rezko.

True to his history, beliefs, and associations, Obama has left a trail of Marxist stains at every turn in his presidency. And to that minority of people who actually recognize and subscribe to the radical transformation that this president is attempting to impose upon us, be aware that those of us who cherish our country, our freedoms, and our Constitution are prepared to defend them with every ounce of energy and commitment that we can muster. But we must act with determination now. This is not a mere contest of ideologies nor of compatible belief systems that can survive through bipartisanship – rather, this is a battle for the survival and control of our nation. And make no mistake about it, we will defeat whosoever gets in the way – one way or another.

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Congressman David Price (D-NC) did a town hall meeting, of sorts, at the Cultural Center of Holly Springs. I didn't make the trip, (had to work, some of us still think we should pay our own mortgage) but the Tea Party did.

Among the T-baggers were NCFreedom members and Randy Dye of Randy's Right Blog. Randy made the video linked here, so we can all share and enjoy the embarrassment of a pure liberal congressman being questioned up close and personal.

I note that when asked about constitutional authority to pass Health Care, Price fell back on the Commerce clause and then the insinuation of precedent based on the unconstitutionality of social security. Both of those arguments are lame.

Does Price really believe that one constitutional violation sets precedent for more? That's what he's saying. And that is wrong. Price is wrong.

Let's get Frank Roche's take on that, shall we?

I also note that there were no Price supporters present, or if there were they kept quiet and stayed out of range.
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OR BEFORE

On December 9, reader Jeff Preston submitted the "Mother Avenged" poster in tribute to the Navy SEALs facing criminal charges (for doing their job).

Now Jeff has submitted another great poster.

Related:
Free the SEALs Fund
Symptoms of Corrupting Sickness

 

It would be interesting to create a poll with these two photos and have people guess what's happening. I suspect that most would never assume anything close to the real story. It appears to be a joyous homecoming, a reuniting of mother and son.

The truth is not so heart warming.

The lady in the picture is the mother of an American that was ambushed in Fallujah, Iraq. Her son was murdered. His body was dragged around in the streets of the city, then burned and hung from the upper trusses of a bridge. The murderers gathered to celebrate and have their photos taken with the trophy.
The young sailor in the picture is one of the Navy SEALs that later captured the leader of the band of terrorist butchers and brought him to justice.

If the story ended there, it would still be an acceptable feel-good, good-guys-win story. Unfortunately, that's not the case - this Navy SEAL is facing criminal charges. Because, somewhere along the timeline of his capture, the terrorist murderer suffered a school-yard fat lip, his captors are now being charged with nothing short of war crimes and facing discharge and imprisonment.

So, instead of celebration of justice served and heroes honored, these photos record betrayal, compounded mourning and the effects of a corrupting sickness.

From WAVY.com:
SEALs assault case goes to court

NORFOLK, Va. - "It's been very stressful," said Navy SEAL Mathew McCabe, 24, moments after his arraignment in military court at Naval Station Norfolk Monday on charges that he allegedly mistreated an Iraqi detainee.

The mother of slain Blackwater guard Jerry Zovko drove from Ohio to give each of the accused SEALs a blessed rosary and lend them her support. "These young SEALs are in this situation because they caught the mastermind behind the death of my son, and not only my son and his co-workers but also the marines who went into Fallujah after their death," said Donna Zovko. "I am very proud of these young SEALs and thankful to them. They did not do anything wrong."

Through history how many nations have habitually betrayed their defenders and survived?

Donna and I left our home at 4:00am, Monday morning and drove to Norfolk. We were in the company of four other patriots from the Raleigh area:
Don Gray of Military Appreciation Day and NC Gathering of Eagles.
Patrik Holbrook, NC Gathering of Eagles.
Russell Pope, NCFreedom.us
and Randy Dye, Randy's Right Blog and NCFreedom.us

We joined a hundred or more others at Gate 5 of the Norfolk Naval Base to demonstrate support for Navy SEAL Mathew McCabe.

Here are my photos.

Above: My friend Jim Holmes, Quantico, VA: Gathering of Eagles


Above: Mike Blankenship, Gathering of Eagles


Above: Randy Dye with my bride





Above: Me and My friend Mike Blankenship


Above: Russell Pope on my right, Patrik Holbrook to my left


Above: I met the SEAL's father, Marty McCabe.


After the arraignment hearings, McCabe came out to meet his supporters.




















Above: McCabe and Jim Deihl, Gathering of Eagles


Above: Josh Irving met McCabe




















Above: the expression of this supporter sums it.

Thanks to Pat, Don, Randy and Russ for riding with us.
Thanks to Russ and Randy for photos.

And Thank You Mathew McCabe for your service to our country.

Update 5 : January 9, 2010
Josh Irving of SupportOurSeals.com has suggested that Facebook account users update their profile photo with this image:



Update 4 : December 17
Free Our Seals

Update 3 : December 16
A Free the SEALs Fund

Update 2
Again, from WAVY.com:
Lawmakers rally around accused SEALs

NORFOLK, Va. - Lawmakers are rallying around three Navy SEALs accused of mistreating the suspected terrorist who masterminded the ambush and killing of four Blackwater contractors protecting a convoy in Iraq. Many lawmakers are asking the Navy to drop its prosecution of the SEALs

Update 1
Contribution by reader Jeff Preston
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Raleigh was the location of FreedomWorks's Taxpayer Rally and March. Donna and I made the trip.

I don't reckon I need to say much about it, you know what went down - it's a Tea Party!

My man Randy already has photos and videos posted.

The Rally

I've been thinking about making this post for a long time, but have never been able to put it all into words. It's something I need to do.

This article has helped to focus and solidify my thoughts and intuitions on the subject of Paulians, Jonesians, Truthers and other assorted ... "right-wing" idiots.

The 9/11 Truthers have been around since, well, 9/11. Although the ranks of the truthers encompass mostly liberals and progressives, the lefty truthers don't rankle me as much as the so-called conservative truthers. The only thing that infuriates me more than a left-wing moonbat is a right-wing moonbat. I fully expect left-wingers to act stupidly and speak stupidly and believe stupid; that's their job, that's what they do. But when someone that claims to be a conservative starts reciting the "inside job" mantra, it makes me want to find the nearest Obamabot and thank them for being honest in their blatant, mindless servitude to the Reader-Of-Teleprompters.

The furor over the recent jihad attack in Texas has brought out, once again, the call for 'moderate' muslims to separate themselves from the usurpers of their 'religion of peace', to denounce the demons within their community and prove they don't believe that islam is about murdering the unbelievers. I make that call myself ... I challenge you muslims that insist I not lump you in with the jihadiis to give me some reason to trust you.

I have to do the same. I have to separate myself from the screeching loonies that hide amongst the conservative groups of which I consider myself a part. It's time for all conservatives to weed our garden, to throw out the bad apples, to look the beans¹.

Example: Being of long hair and beard, and owner of a '78 shovelhead I have spent many hours in the company of people called Bikers. Once upon a time, I was with a group of bikers in a restaurant when the table next to us was occupied by three black men. One member of our group began making loud racist remarks that clearly intimidated the men at the next table. Knowing that he was the only racist in our ranks, we informed them that if they felt it necessary to kick his ass, we would not only refuse to help him, we would sell tickets.

So, from this day forward when I'm participating in a Tea Party or any other conservative protest, rally, march etc., I will no longer tolerate the presence of Ron Paulians or Alex Jonesians waving their truther signs, infowars signs or preaching their conspiracy theory crap. I will not lend credence to 'peace veterans' or any 'veterans against war'.

¹ - "Look the Beans". Where I'm from, beans come dried in a bag. Not a can. Before you cook the beans you have to sift through them (look at them) to find all the worm-holed beans, chunks of dirt and pebbles.

In previous posts I have relayed mine and my wife's experiences and travels to D.C. for the 9/12 March and again on Nov 5 to answer the call for support by Michelle Bachman. I've also included links to fellow bloggers who have also answered those same calls.

Let's take it a step further. I want to introduce you to a North Carolina family that never fails to answer.

Rick and Liz Smith of Yanceyville, N.C.

I've gotten to know the Smiths this year because every Tea Party I've been to, every townhall, every protest and every rally ... they have been there. While many people I talked to this week about going to D.C. on Nov 5 provided every excuse in the world for not being able to go, the Smiths were there.
Not only then, but today November 7, while I'm sitting at home typing on my computer, the Smiths are in D.C. ... again.

Why, (since I'm remarking about it) is this so remarkable?

Rick and Liz own and operate Yoder's Country Market. It's a family owned, family run business. A business that has to be closed when the family is out of town. Rick and Liz always take their kids with them .... all 8 of them.

Is that not remarkable? While others I know provided excuses like "got to pick up a free phone", Rick closed his store and hauled a family of 10 to D.C. to be counted among the Americans that answer the call.

There's more I could tell you about Rick and Liz, but for now I'll just say that I intend to help support my fellow patriots: Yoder's Country Market is online.
Go. Find something you need and buy it. Support America by supporting those that stand up for her.

By the way, Rick is a Marine veteran.

Backstage at July 4 Tea Party in Raleigh, NC
Rick Smith preparing to speak.



the Smith family at the July 29 protest of Obama's visit to Raleigh.

In this video, Rick Smith is speaking to a crowd of tea partiers at a townhall protest of Rep. Brad Miller - at minute 4:37.

This endorsement is unsolicited and unauthorized by Smith. Should I have asked before posting this?