The Intended Death of Freedom & Liberty

Such a harsh and dramatic title... Unfortunately, it is reality. This country was built upon freedom and liberty guaranteed to every legal citizen. It was designed with minimally intrusive government and a capitalist based free market built this country into the "super power" it is. Unlike our President, I would never apologize for anything America has done. I couldn't be more proud of what we've accomplished in a couple of hundred years. Why do you think everyone from around the world wants to come to America? To live the American dream! That's why. I pray that we never take our freedom and liberties for granted. That would be our costliest mistake. Once we lose these privileges, it will be very difficult to regain them. I wanted to list some definitions for you to understand and critique.

Socialism - refers to various theories of economic organization advocating state, public or common worker (through cooperatives) ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods, and a society characterized by equal access to resources for all individuals with an egalitarian method of compensation.

Liberalism - is a broad class of political philosophies that considers individual liberty to be the most important political goal. (What happened?)

Libertarianism - is a term used to describe a broad spectrum of political philosophies which seek to maximize individual liberty and minimize or even abolish state.

Conservatism - a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, stressing established institutions, and preferring gradual development to abrupt change.

We have to seriously do some soul searching and figure out what direction we are headed. The liberal left is hell-bent on the eventual movement towards socialism. Redistribution of wealth is a cornerstone of socialism. Nationalizing our banking, insurance and automotive industries is not what a republic engages in. Nationalizing our healthcare industry is next. In 1961, Ronald Reagan spoke out against "socialized medicine." He knew then what the left's intentions were. Reagan's speech was 48 years ago.Ronald Reagan also spoke about Norman Thomas, a socialist politician back in the forties, who talked about how the democratic party was already adopting the socialism agenda. That America would never adopt socialism, however, we would wake up one day a socialistic country under the name of "liberalism." (paraphrased)The liberal left will never give up the fight. We must never give up the fight. If my son goes off to war, I want him to know that he is fighting for a free America, not another typical European type socialistic society. His grandfather fought for this country in Korea, risking his life in the name of freedom. A few months back, he mentioned to me that in all his years and experiences, he has never been so afraid for our country and it's freedoms and liberties. That statement impacted me tremendously. Please do not let up at all. In basketball, we call it a full-court press. We must be relentless, keeping up the pressure by calling and emailing our representatives, attending townhall meetings, tea parties, etc... One other task is to educate yourselves as much as you can. It is your civic duty.



References:
Merriam-Webster
Wikipedia
Youtube
Ronald Reagan Library
Factcheck.org

Quote of the day:
"I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians."
Charles De Gaulle (1890-1970)

Orchestrated Campaign against America

I know I've written about this topic before. However, I can't believe how the democratic politicians and liberal media are demeaning the American citizen's right to disagree and protest against their representative's decisions.
Here is a little note to our President:
Mr. Obama,
The people do not subscribe to your healthcare reform proposal. It is plain and simple. We are well informed and this is not in our best interest. Start over and come up with something that makes sense that includes Tort reform, competitive health plans available across state lines and stop regulating the healthcare related companies to death. You are spending our money like a drunken sailor. You have quadrupled the national debt in 6 months! We do not have faith in most government run programs and this healthcare proposal will be the worst and most expensive program we will be mandated to support. Please note the Post Office, Amtrak, Medicare/Medicaid & Social Security. They are disasters! We will not be controlled by the government and your sycophants. This is the biggest power grab in history. We won't let this happen. Don't forget in 2010, we will vote. The people I've met at townhall meetings and in casual conservations are from all walks of life. Right, left and in the middle, they are not happy with you. Some might have voted for you, however, this is not what they wanted or expected. We will be voting again in the year 2012. And, if you are planning on using the "Nuclear Option", this will be your biggest mistake of your career. Please think before you act. Actions have consequences!
Respectfully,
Hillary Clinton (just kidding)

I am appalled the elected leaders and the media's disdain of the American people. Our citizens are not idiots. They are the backbone of America. They will not sit on their hands while this administration destroys our country and economy. I am of the belief that Rahm Emanuel emails and faxes the "gameplan of the day" for the left to demonize and insult the hard working people of this country. If you don't believe me, look at what Maureen Dowd of the NY times and Mr. Levine of the Huffington Post wrote today. They are the true idiots.

Taken From CMPI Advance-Hands off my Healthcare

Owner of UK Hospital Urges Americans to Reject Government-run Health Care
"A single-payer system may appear attractive to some. But as someone with more than 30 years of experience running a leading hospital company with international operations, I have firsthand knowledge of the hidden costs...If hospitals had to rely solely on Medicare reimbursements for operating revenue, as would occur under a single-payer system, many hospitals would be forced to eliminate services, cut investments in advanced medical technology, reduce the number of nurses and other employees, and provide less care for the patients they serve. And with the government in control, Americans eventually will see rationing, the denial of high-priced drugs and sophisticated procedures, and long waits for care." - OpEd, Alan Miller, Wall Street Journal

U.S. Health Reform Proposal is "A Dangerous Step in the Wrong Direction" According to UK Reporter"But the idea of transplanting the principles of the British National Health Service would be like forcing Americans to use Marmite instead of tomato ketchup, and any mention of the NHS on U.S. television (now increasingly frequent) is likely to strike fear into the hearts of viewers rather than admiration. With good reason, the outdated and ageing National Health Service, with its history of inefficiency, endless queues, bloated bureaucracy and often substandard health provision, is now regularly cited by opponents of President Obama's health care reform proposals as the shape of things to come for America." - Telegraph (UK) blog

Canadian Government-run Health System is "Crumbling" "Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a resident fellow at the conservative American Enterprise Institute, says the single-payer edifice is starting to crumble. 'What you're starting to see in Canada is that it is falling apart, and you're seeing the growth of a private market for a lot of essential services,' he said. That private market was born after a 2005 Canadian Supreme Court ruling ended the government's monopoly on some health care services." - FOX News

References:
CMPI Advance
NY Times
Huffington Post
WSJ.com
ConservativeAmericansUnited.org
Telegraph (UK)Blog
Fox News

Quote of the day:
"A lie told often enough becomes the truth."
Lenin (1870-1924)

The Demonization of Citizens

Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought the right to speak out and question authority was a right of the American people.
Amendment 1 (Constitution of the United States of America)
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of Religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
The American citizens are displaying a spirit of patriotism that I haven't seen since the civil rights era. These "mobs" are regular people who see something very important and precious to them being destroyed by supposedly, representatives that represent the people. One of the reasons you witness average citizens raising their voices at townhall politicians is they do not believe what they are saying. The people are well informed. They've read the proposals. And they don't like what they see. The politicians call them "mobs" and "organized groups", of course they are organized, now. I can name 6 organizations out there fighting for our healthcare. I suppose ACORN and the SEIU isn't considered an organized group? Wasn't it members of the SEIU that were arrested for beating up a innocent man outside a townhall meeting? We are tired of their elite attitudes and condescending remarks.What the democratic politicians are doing to combat this outpouring of dissent on healthcare is attempting to demonize the protesting public at the townhall meetings. This is a direct insult from the left's leadership and this will incite more protesting. I believe the cost of this healthcare program will be astronomical. Whatever the administration says, times 2 or 3. As I've said in other articles, the politicians are not interested in fixing the existing healthcare program, they want to re-engineer the healthcare system. That way, they can spend tons of money and include pork barrel project spending. That is called the "Potomac two-step." Bait and switch. Does Pelosi, Reid, Schumer, Durbin, Gibbs and any others realize that we vote. I am a conservative, but I've spoke with many independents and democrats on this matter and most agree, we need to fix or healthcare system. The majority does not support this House bill, HR 3200 though. Most are petrified that they will lose rights and liberties. This is what it is all about. Complete control over our lives by our government. The administration tells us this isn't about socialism, but their actions are demonstrating the opposite. Nationalizing banking, insurance, automotive and now healthcare? It sure sounds like it to me. Please stand firm, do not let them intimidate you. Attend townhall meetings, call your representatives and voice your opinions. We can defeat this bill in it's current form. "Save our Republic"

Get involved:
Teapartypatriots.org
Joinpatientsfirst.com
Conservativeamericansunited.org
Congress.org

Quote Du Jour:
"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts."
Abraham Lincoln