02.16.08
Posted in Firearms, Freedom at 8:45 am by
Once more it happened. The “authorities” had taken all the “proper” measures. Put in place all the “proper” laws, rules, regulations and controls. And then - well someone didn’t toe the line that they had drawn. It happens all the time, every day in fact - somewhere or several somewheres in the world. And yet one can predict the typical reaction of the sheeple - another call for more rules and regulations to control inanimate objects.
Northern Illinois. West of Chicago. One of the areas of the country in which the God given right to self defense has been limited by ignorant or malevolent (take your pick) authorities. And the results are predictable - some person in search of “revenge” or their “fifteen minutes” (hours? days? whatever the media will give them now) of fame takes an inanimate object and utilizes it to inflict death and destruction on unarmed people. And again, just as predictably, folks start blaming the object instead of the person who used it for harm.
Why are these things happening in precisely the places where folks think they should be “safe”? And their logic tells them that they are safe there, after all, don’t they have the rule of law to protect them? But as the founding fathers pointed out, a republic is only fit to govern a people that is morally, mentally and spiritually fit for freedom. It will not work for a people that have given up their moral, mental and spiritual obligations - which our current society has done for the most part. Where do you find a citizen who is willing to “call a spade a spade” when it comes to what is right or wrong? If one stands up to denounce homosexuality, abortion, sexual promiscuity or any other “sacred cow” then one is shouted down by the mantra of “we must be tolerant” - and so our society has become “tolerant” and given up their moral compass in exchange for the fluctuating, inconsistent and uncertain guidance of “anything goes”. Where do you find a person who takes time to think things through anymore? People want answers NOW - if at all. An excellent example is in the area of mathematical instruction. Kids are not being taught the very basic mathematical principles. They can rarely do any functions in their heads - it all has to be filtered through a calculator. And rather than knowing what is going on in the world around them, folks are mesmerized by the latest “American Idol” or other such “reality” show that has no bearing on real life. And when it comes to a right relationship with God - well folks either delegate that to the church or deny He exists at all.
When it comes to “ensuring safety”, there is no longer a consensus that safety is an individual concern. No one remembers the wise words spoken long ago: “He who gives up freedom in exchange for safety, deserves neither freedom nor safety.” One must be responsible in order to enjoy the fruits of freedom and ensure safety for oneself and one’s family. But our society teaches us that we are NOT responsible - unless taken to a court of law and forced to pay for another’s stupidity because THEY can’t be held responsible for their own stupidity (reference the McDonalds coffee case).
So “It ain’t supposed to happen!” but it will, time and again, until our society wakes up and realizes that inanimate objects are NOT the problem. The problem is that individuals utilize them incorrectly and other individuals are denied the means to defend themselves and others from them. It’s about people, people who have strayed FAR away from their Creator and who choose to violate His principles of conduct.
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02.13.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 12:50 am by
Well, the past couple weeks have been quite busy. Since I got up to the US the weather’s been interesting, just like I like it. ;-) Got some snow and ice and genuine winter weather. Haven’t had much chance to compute, but there’s an article or so in the works as time allows.
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02.04.08
Posted in Christian, Faith, Firearms, Freedom, Politics, Religion at 8:19 am by
With 2008 being a presidential election year, we are now about past the middle of the active electioneering that’s been going on since last year. There’s a recurring theme I keep hearing from dyed in the wool members of the supposed “conservative” party and that is “Anyone but a Democrat!” It matters not what the so called “Republican” stands for, all they need to do is say “I’m a REPUBLICAN!” and folks will vote for them. But that’s not what bothers me the most, and is only partially the reason for this post.
What really “gets my goat” is the attitude that “We have to vote for the ‘lesser of two evils’.” The lesser of two evils - is still evil. Let’s see. On one side we have Democrats who are in favor of the sodomite agenda to demean and dishonor marriage by twisting it to include their unholy unions. And they are also in favor of executing unborn children who have done no harm to anyone. And they are in favor of prohibiting the free use of weapons by ordinary, upright citizens. And they are in favor of granting amnesty to the millions of foreign nationals who have violated our laws and invaded our land. On the other hand we have Republican candidates who are in favor of the sodomite agenda to demean and dishonor marriage by twisting it to include their unholy unions. And they are also in favor of executing unborn children who have done no harm to anyone. And they are in favor of prohibiting the free use of weapons by ordinary, upright citizens. And they are in favor of granting amnesty to the millions of foreign nationals who have violated our laws and invaded our land. So, what’s to choose from? Does it really matter which party drags the country into the mud?
Now, I know I’m generalizing and not all the candidates openly support the issues outlined above - but they ALL have abominable track records on one or more of the issues above, issues I’m convinced are of vital importance to the nation. And yet, when one says “Send me a truly conservative candidate who will obey and enforce the US Constitution, uphold moral values, secure our borders and decrease the interference of the Federal government in individual citizens’ lives” people tell me “If you DON’T vote Republican you’ll be putting a DEMOCRAT in the oval office!”
I’ve got news for the Republican party. If they want to REALLY do something POSITIVE and garner the support of the sector of the US population that holds onto traditional values -THEN QUIT TREATING US LIKE IDIOTS BY OFFERING UP LIBERALS IN CONSERVATIVE CLOTHING!!!! If the Republican party endorses a liberal candidate and tries to cram them down the throats of voters with strict conservative beliefs - they are the ones who will be responsible for keeping conservatives away from the polls. Telling us that WE are responsible for the failure of a liberal Republican to win the presidential race is like telling a woman that she is responsible for the actions of a rapist.
I’ve made it clear that I will not be kidnapped. I will not go along with evil men merely because they threaten my life. Nor will I go with them because they threaten the lives of someone else. I will not go along with them because I do not agree with what they are doing. If they kill someone else or if they kill me because I refuse to cooperate - THEY ARE THE ONES WHO PULL THE TRIGGER - NOT ME. In other words, any innocent blood shed is not by my hand but theirs. In the same way, those who offer up a liberal, pro sodomy, pro abortion, pro amnesty for law breaking aliens, pro higher taxes and anti second amendment (or any combination of the above) candidate and say “Vote for them or else” are giving me the same option as those who would attempt to force me to acquiesce to their demand to accompany them at the point of a gun. I simply will not be coerced into violating my principles.
To those who are running the supposed “conservative” party I say “Give me a REAL conservative or I’ll seek out my own. And so will others who are also tired of voting against someone. Give us a leader who will honor the Constitution and the foundations of our nation, give us someone to vote FOR, who represents our values from the heart - or YOU will be responsible for the continued downward spiral of the nation as we sink lower and lower into the moral abyss - one “lesser evil” at a time.
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