Dear Daughter,
You and yours are The Son's of Liberty. My Daughter's of Liberty. As one chief of a tribe in Africa who was captured by the US Navy as spoils of war, who John Quincy Adams defended, as depicted in the movie Amistad, explained to Mr. Adams. I am the result of all my fathers and their fathers before them for thousands of years, for generations I am the culmination of my ancestors, and carry the voices of those before me. Now perhaps, not verbatim but I have thought about this since I first heard that line, and it occurred to me this one mans voice was being heard by a son of one of the Founding Fathers of our nation, America. And he must have thought of his father who stood up for freedom and justice against The King of England when our nation was born. When our first fight for freedom for the sons and daughters of Liberty began. I highly recommend the movie, Amistad, for it is a snapshot of a country not even a hundred years old and had not resolved the slavery issue. Although, the Civil War was coming and many other wars our country at its core had all the tools to keep freedom alive for over two hundred years. It was placed in The Constitution and imbued throughout our system of government, it has had blood soak the earth from the beginning as its price, and has been passed down to posterity and given to me by birth. Truly, Freedom was upon the mind of John Quincy Adams when he saw the case go before The Supreme Court on George Washington's birthday February 22nd 1841. And then argued for seven hours across two days of what he believed to be the cornerstone of American rights and law, and "The Blessing of Freedom." It is this cause which burns in my heart this day February 22nd 2009 for the Blessing of Freedom passed down to me from our Founding Fathers to my fore fathers and to all the Son's of Liberty. I have put this off far to long. I do not know where it will take me. Or how long I shall argue freedoms merits. And yet I stand here now and proclaim America as the greatest nation on earth and the best hope for freedom for all mankind. Whether we look back across time for thousands of years or just in the last two hundred, I defy anyone to show me a country better than America. Freedom has spread around the world as a result of those that love, fight and die for America, and in many cases we fought along side millions for freedom from tyranny and for nations the right to choose their course and democracy. And I will not stand by and let this cry out from the graves of those who came before me, who founded this country and died in its cause, and who see from heaven above America's course for jagged rocks to be shipwrecked upon. I will light the lighthouse of freedom for those who stand watch that seek safe harbor for the salvation of America. I will be the Paul Revere who announced the British are coming of my time through this work. I am sure what colonists heard was not just that British were near but that freedoms flame was about to go out if they did nothing. That is my cry in these works. That the flame of freedom in America and as a result around the world is about to be blown completely out. If we as The Son's of Liberty do nothing at all. Dare I say it may already be too late? Therefore, I have a responsibility to those whose voices are the result of all the fathers before them, as the culmination of their ancestors, a chance to be heard. A chance for truth to be heard and understood. I plead my case before Heaven and earth so that my children and their heirs know freedom. Lest it be lost or stolen by evil men or worst by those who knew freedoms sweet blessings and did nothing.
In Love, and in Liberty,
Father
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Friday, March 16, 2007
A letter To American Soldiers
Dear Warrior,
I know we have never met, but that does not matter. I feel I know you as I have known my own family members. I did not know my grandfather, who fought in WWI and WWII very well, as I was young when I use to visit him. But I knew he fought the Germans and was in the army. I did not know what that meant and not even when I was in Basic Training in Ft Jackson SC in 1977. I did not understand what a warrior was or what great heroes they are. I caught pneumonia in basic and never graduated basic and was discharged on a medical. I still remember being young and immature and scared as a 17-year-old back then, and it would not be until the first Gulf War before I started to understand. This may seem odd but you are in harms way for that 17-year-old who could not serve even back then. Just as my Grandfather fought for a grandson he would not know for years down the road. I am so very grateful for both you and my grandfather. My grandfather died before I could fully understand this whole thing and say thanks to him. But, somehow, I am sure he is watching from on High with a tear in his eye and a smile on his face watching you read this. Because now I bring his love for me to you. And a great big Thank You. I love you soldier for your selfless sacrifice and your courage to fight to help us here at home and for those millions you stand with against the evil-doers over there. During the gulf war I began to gain a huge appreciation for those who stood on the line and fought for freedom. And on 911 I was deeply moved because I had 2 daughters in the U.S. Army in Basic training at Ft Jackson SC, one went in August, 2001 and the other September, 2001. They made me proud and even concerned, as I knew deployment would soon follow. I wrote them letters of encouragement when I could, and tried to show support, and tell them what was going on with the Anthrax and the news. By the time the smoke began to stop at Ground Zero they both had been discharged for medical problems like bone fractures in the shins and back problems. I was proud just the same. I still recall the chills up and down my spine hearing those chants and calls during her platoons turn at sounding off in one of the graduation ceremonies. Back in December I had my second grandchild a boy named Wyatt. The other daughter had a boy who is about 6 now, his name is Ron but they call him "little man". I want you to know you are not just any soldier, by yourself with no one back here to say they care. I know you like a son or daughter, one of the family. The family of America. Family of this American for sure, and just as proud of your efforts and your do-the-right-thing attitude. You see you stand on the line in the sand and say to the terrorist my countrymen at home are my family and you cannot cross to harm my country or my family. You brave the IED's so little Wyatt grows up in America free and without the fear of evil. You do your job there so my daughters can have freedom and do their jobs over here. You are a warrior facing down bad guys who would do us all here in America great harm if they could. So in my book you are my hero. And perhaps one day you will have a son or daughter, or even a grandchild for who you fight so they might have freedom, maybe one day to come, as for now they wait for your job to be done. Don't pay no attention to the traitorous News Outlets back here, or some of those cut-n-run politicians who are not worthy to polish your boots. Most Americans get it, and understand if given the tools and the support that victory is assured. Because you and your buddies are American Soldiers, the best, and we are behind you cheering you on. Removing Saddam was the right thing to do, and battling Iran insurgents in Iraq is the last best hope for freedom in that part of the world. I am very proud of you soldier! And if I could hold your weapon and guard you at night so you could get some rest I would in a heartbeat. Since 911 I have tried to post a flag wherever I have lived, with A light on it at night so that darkness never falls on Old Glory. And tomorrow I will tie a yellow ribbon around an old apple tree out front just for you. And feel free to use my Grandfather as yours too, his name was William Price Smith. Perhaps he will watch over you as you sleep at night, as an extra sentry to protect you and your buddies. In WWI they had a program to help support the troops during deployment, and my Grandmother, Helen, wrote my grandfather while they were at war, and later that is how they met and married. So you see your not just any soldier you have this Americans faith in you and your strength and honor. You have my greatest thanks that I can muster. And it is your service and sacrifice that the American people and I will forever be in debted to. A debt to a warrior I will always strive to be worthy of, who fights for truth, justice, and the American Way, this Super American Soldier. You!
Signed
An American
Americansoul1@hotmail.com
I know we have never met, but that does not matter. I feel I know you as I have known my own family members. I did not know my grandfather, who fought in WWI and WWII very well, as I was young when I use to visit him. But I knew he fought the Germans and was in the army. I did not know what that meant and not even when I was in Basic Training in Ft Jackson SC in 1977. I did not understand what a warrior was or what great heroes they are. I caught pneumonia in basic and never graduated basic and was discharged on a medical. I still remember being young and immature and scared as a 17-year-old back then, and it would not be until the first Gulf War before I started to understand. This may seem odd but you are in harms way for that 17-year-old who could not serve even back then. Just as my Grandfather fought for a grandson he would not know for years down the road. I am so very grateful for both you and my grandfather. My grandfather died before I could fully understand this whole thing and say thanks to him. But, somehow, I am sure he is watching from on High with a tear in his eye and a smile on his face watching you read this. Because now I bring his love for me to you. And a great big Thank You. I love you soldier for your selfless sacrifice and your courage to fight to help us here at home and for those millions you stand with against the evil-doers over there. During the gulf war I began to gain a huge appreciation for those who stood on the line and fought for freedom. And on 911 I was deeply moved because I had 2 daughters in the U.S. Army in Basic training at Ft Jackson SC, one went in August, 2001 and the other September, 2001. They made me proud and even concerned, as I knew deployment would soon follow. I wrote them letters of encouragement when I could, and tried to show support, and tell them what was going on with the Anthrax and the news. By the time the smoke began to stop at Ground Zero they both had been discharged for medical problems like bone fractures in the shins and back problems. I was proud just the same. I still recall the chills up and down my spine hearing those chants and calls during her platoons turn at sounding off in one of the graduation ceremonies. Back in December I had my second grandchild a boy named Wyatt. The other daughter had a boy who is about 6 now, his name is Ron but they call him "little man". I want you to know you are not just any soldier, by yourself with no one back here to say they care. I know you like a son or daughter, one of the family. The family of America. Family of this American for sure, and just as proud of your efforts and your do-the-right-thing attitude. You see you stand on the line in the sand and say to the terrorist my countrymen at home are my family and you cannot cross to harm my country or my family. You brave the IED's so little Wyatt grows up in America free and without the fear of evil. You do your job there so my daughters can have freedom and do their jobs over here. You are a warrior facing down bad guys who would do us all here in America great harm if they could. So in my book you are my hero. And perhaps one day you will have a son or daughter, or even a grandchild for who you fight so they might have freedom, maybe one day to come, as for now they wait for your job to be done. Don't pay no attention to the traitorous News Outlets back here, or some of those cut-n-run politicians who are not worthy to polish your boots. Most Americans get it, and understand if given the tools and the support that victory is assured. Because you and your buddies are American Soldiers, the best, and we are behind you cheering you on. Removing Saddam was the right thing to do, and battling Iran insurgents in Iraq is the last best hope for freedom in that part of the world. I am very proud of you soldier! And if I could hold your weapon and guard you at night so you could get some rest I would in a heartbeat. Since 911 I have tried to post a flag wherever I have lived, with A light on it at night so that darkness never falls on Old Glory. And tomorrow I will tie a yellow ribbon around an old apple tree out front just for you. And feel free to use my Grandfather as yours too, his name was William Price Smith. Perhaps he will watch over you as you sleep at night, as an extra sentry to protect you and your buddies. In WWI they had a program to help support the troops during deployment, and my Grandmother, Helen, wrote my grandfather while they were at war, and later that is how they met and married. So you see your not just any soldier you have this Americans faith in you and your strength and honor. You have my greatest thanks that I can muster. And it is your service and sacrifice that the American people and I will forever be in debted to. A debt to a warrior I will always strive to be worthy of, who fights for truth, justice, and the American Way, this Super American Soldier. You!
Signed
An American
Americansoul1@hotmail.com
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Sunday, October 24, 2004
The Beauty of America
I Send Greetings
This is a big thing for me! America is the light of freedom of the world and is going through tough times. I had 2 daughters that volunteered into the Army, one on August 6th 2001 and the other September 6th 2001. Needless to say, but America was not the same on September 10th 2001 as it was on September 12th 2001. 911 was the worst attack since Pearl Harbor in 1941. So, I would write my daughters while they were in Boot-Camp, in the Army, trying to encourage them and telling them what was going on in America. As you may know they focus on training only in Basic Training in the military services. They were both honorably discharged from the Army, one was home before the fires stopped smoking at Ground Zero, the other shortly after. Although I was somewhat relieved they were out I was none-the-less proud of their commitment. I kept writing on occasion to help them see the world from older eyes, and that evolved into my Wartime Grapevine Newsletter that allows me a chance to talk about issues they will have to face in the future anyway. I offer this BLOG (newsletter) to you to help spread the truth about America and at least the beliefs of one proud father and American who understands the dangers we face. Feel free to email me back and I will send it to you.
Spread the truth!
June 29th, 2004
And now the most cutting edge of truth from the Wartime Grapevine!
Those That Get It
Here is a story not found in the main stream media. It is about a group of soldiers that were on patrol in Iraq and were suddenly ambushed. A Marine was hit and went down amidst a hail of machine gun fire and RPG’s. But his fellow brothers in arms closed ranks around him and began to return fire and fend off the terrorist insurgents. They were able to pull the Marine behind a wall and called for a Corpsman to give aid to the fallen Marine, then the brave team rejoined the fight and was able to dispatch the enemy combatants. These soldiers received 2 Navy Marine Corps accommodation medals, 3 Navy Marine Corps Achievement medals each of which included V’s for valor. The soldiers were part of the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps. These soldiers did not run from the fight as some may have in the beginning of the Liberation of Iraq, when faced with overwhelming odds. These men were brave and fought with valor and fought for freedom beside their fellow Marines as they do every day. One Iraqi soldier quote to FOXNEWS was "I feel very, very bad the Marine was shot because they are like my brothers now, but I am ready to go out again, I’m always ready." Clearly, they are among those that get it.
Many great events have happened since the last Grapevine newsletter. Some events are grotesquely abominable. Some were profound history in the making. The very fact that Saddam Hussein was captured, his son’s were killed in battle, and 25 million Iraqi citizens were free from a tyrant of crimes against humanity says quite a bit about Operation Iraqi Freedom. With the recent transfer of power to the Iraqi people from the Coalition also tells a story of history in the making. The Iraqi people are tasting freedom for the first time in 30 years, and America seeks not to occupy, colonize or rule over them. I take great offense when some refer to our soldiers, America or President Bush as occupiers of Iraq. If many had seen the mass graves, torture chambers, and the barbaric rule over these fellow humans by the cruel regime of Saddam, how could they see our operation to free them other than Iraqi Freedom? The terrorist are desperate not to let freedom and Democracy take root in the greater Middle East for it spells out their doom as the Iraqi people draw up their Constitution and prepare for elections. Saddam Hussein may well be handed over to the New Iraqi Government and stand in a court facing charges of genocide, torture, corruption, and crimes against humanity. I would say it is eminent that he falls into that category of one of those that will get it, but it will not be mercy. The Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, at the swearing in ceremony and transfer of power as reported by FOXNEWS said, "I'm calling on all the sons of Iraq to stand up and destroy the foreign terrorists who are killing our citizens and destroying our country." Those words seem to echo another leader of a country I know.
July 2004;
Tymore is the name given to a person whose real name is withheld because he is in danger of being killed. Probably, because he will give testimony at Saddams Genocide trial in the future. His story is like many Holocaust survivors from an era our children do not understand. The facts are that Nazi soldiers marched fellow human beings into gas chambers on a daily basis. From 1939 to 1945 European Jews were systematically destroyed. Tymore gave his story on the Sean Hannity show and was part of the mass murder of Saddam Hussein. In short he was a young boy at the time and the only survivor of his small town. The soldiers used bulldozers to make large trenches to bury the bodies. They gave them no food or water and when they did give them water they put drugs in it to dull the resistance. They drove them to another site and mowed them down with machine guns just like in Nazi Germany. Tymore is able to crawl out of the trench and into one for the next town or truckload of genocide victims. He tumbles into several pits and passes out, waking later to return to the people of his town covered over with earth. Tymore survives his wounds by being saved by a Bedowan family and lives to tell his story to those who are willing to listen. Disclosing details about WMD’s may have been one of many resolutions ignored by Saddam, even though they may be sitting in Syria, their absence is rather trivial to Tymore and those of his town beneath the sand. Saddam was a weapon of mass destruction and sits in a jail cell waiting trial for crimes against humanity. Tymore is among those 25 million Iraqis that get it.
Which brings me to another set of events concerning kidnappings and be-headings by terrorist. I heard the 9 screams of Nick Berg out of my AM radio from the Sean Hannity show and the last one was blood curdling as it was garbled and his last. I chose not to see it on the Internet as is my right, and I had no problem with those that chose to see it. I believe if those that moan about the Abu Ghraib prison photos and they that complain about the war in Iraq should see the video of Nick Berg having his head cut off as those that do chant "God is Great." It’s the fact that it is on the Internet and available, but met with caution or limited exposure from the major media, that I find troubling. Mostly, because there are many who see this or know of it and find fault with America still. It is not for the young to view, but certainly beyond primetime, when many are asleep, might it be shown? The terrorist and those that support that kind of hate make it available and we should be outraged to the point of determination that this evil will be sought out, found and destroyed. Had we the pictures of the choking human beings in the Nazi gas chambers the American people would have stood in line to thwart evil in the last century before Pearl Harbor. It is evident that the terrorists get it, because they are so desperate to stop Americans from freeing and helping another Muslim country out of tyranny that they resort to barbaric insane tactics. If you doubt this go find the pictures of Paul Johnson’s head laid on Paul Johnson’s back. He faced the evil that is determined to behead all Americans and destroy our will our country and our way of life.
While some may see this war against terrorism as something distant and removed because the terrorist have chosen to fight our brave men and women on the front line in Iraq, their are those that do get it, and are taking steps to assure America stands strong during these days of terror, taking the fight to them and away from our tall buildings. A friend of mine, a very loving and kind friend by nature, would not harm a fly. But if upon entering this loving souls home and threatening those in this persons care one would find a fatal response. In many Americans hearts the act of 911 is the very same thing. And according to the 911 commission the 911 attack was scaled down, which means some American lives on the West Coast were not killed by Al Qaeda. But they wanted to kill on a much grander scale. Nothing but our determination and resolve of steel, to see these times through, allow us the inner strength to see liberty prevail in the years ahead. Because I believe if America, her people and way of life fall, facing down this evil, the world will tumble into dark ages from the dimming of the Light of Freedom and the reign of terror.
What prevents these beheadings from happening on our own homeland? Any of our children or us could be taken from our homes or schools and meet the same fate as Nick Berg, or Paul Johnson videotaped and edited for television to our horror. Or what if we lose a whole town or city, and then another, and another? What would Paul tell us if he could about this evil the world and America face at the hands of Militant Islamic Radical Terrorist? What was in those screams from Nick Berg? From my AM radios’ 2-inch speaker I heard "Wake Up", I heard "Stand Up", and I heard the screams of "Help Up"! Help up the weak and stand at the ready to defend the trampled people targeted for destruction! Whether in Sudan, Iran, Syria, Korea, or any place terrorist seek to root and grow. Defend freedom in America, in the world, and even for those that don’t get it yet.
The Beauty of America
October 9th, 2004
I have struggled with a topic for several months now and finally have come to a conclusion concerning the crowd that can best be described as the "Blame America First Crowd". If any of my readers had a chance to hear Zell Millers speech at the Republican National Convention you would know the theme of my heart. I have heard that speech many times and it rings as true as the founding fathers of America did. The rationale of the John Kerry and Michael Moron crowd is based on the hate for the President of the United States of America. The beauty of America is best summed up in the words of the former Democratic Governor of Georgia, Zell Miller, as he spoke about the American Flag. And nothing makes this American more mad, more often, than when anyone tries to blame the United States of America for the problems of the world or being an Imperialist nation. We have sought not to occupy over, dominate, conquer or generally subjugate the countries of nations on earth for over 200 years. And at the end of the Cold War nothing would have prevented us from using our power for just that. I foster that as part of our beauty, that our moral convictions and our "do-the-right-thing" attitude prevents us from being a dominating country and stands us up shoulders above as the liberators that we are! And when in the previous World War we were attacked at Pearl Harbor Americans rose up to beat back Tojos Japan and the forces of Nazi Germany. Americans have come to the rescue and aid of more countries on earth more times more often than length of years of America’s existence. We have lead the way through the Cold War by being a deterrent to communism and dictators from Cuba to China. After World War II we poured millions of dollars into the reconstruction of Europe after liberating the planet from an evil regime bent on world domination. Our free society and capitalist system is the design and envy of the world. The American people have the biggest hearts of compassion, deepest pockets of charity, and the best technological, medical, organizational systems for the downtrodden and poorer 3rd world countries than all the other big countries on earth. We send more aid and feed more people and offer help via Americorps and Peacecorps volunteers because we are a decent and loving nation. America has the biggest heart on the block. And as one of the youngest Democracies on earth we have learned to resolve problems with only one civil war and found the way to treat all as equal under the law. We started off on the right foot and made corrections along the way as our awareness evolved. America is the greatest country in the world and everyone wants to come here.
Just ask the "Blame America First Crowd" how many people were shot trying to get into the former Soviet Union or any of the Communist countries. Why is it people endure such great hardship to come to our shores? Throughout our history we have been the place people give up everything just to get into our country. Because the rest of the world yearn to be free! Free from the world’s despots, and tyrants, and evil regimes. So I have a solution for the "hate America first" bunch of whiners next time they want to moan about our precious land. I will offer a weeks pay to buy a ticket for the country of their choice. One way. So if you hear some Anti-America person spouting off at the mouth tell them you know someone who can help them out. Of course none would take me up on it, for they know a good deal when they see one. My point is that when we start to tear down what this beautiful democracy called America is, then little by little we think it is what everyone believes, and that is simply not true. It is time to return to a core belief seen through new American eyes that view the world from a liberating philosophy of hope, and belief that our way may not be perfect, but it is the best. And as most other nations already want to be like us, they just have not the courage or guts or will to do it. Many of them are being held captive by some nut-job psychopath and have no choice but to submit. The opposing alternative is to use eyes filled with envy, limited by United Nations outside our Constitution that impose we see the world viewed by a socialist order that stifles our freedom and creativity. I say let good old American ingenuity resolve problems we face. The beauty of America are its people, and the belief that freedom is a God given right endowed by the Creator for all human beings. We can write our constitutions and laws on paper and books, but it is the ones in our hearts that define our nation. Ronald Reagan knew this and spoke to my heart as a young man and reminded me of America’s beauty.
Think about all that we as a nation are. Determine in your heart what it means to be an American. I dare you. Over a year after 911 I was affixing the American flag about my buildings post and I had a profound deep-seated urge to grab that pole with both hands and wave this 3 by 5-foot flag in the air on an afternoon on my street. I only did it for about a minute and 5 cars driving by could not resist but to blare their horn more than once. And at least I wonder, how many drove by wishing they had? I ask that if for one minute on one day I can offer a hope of freedom to 5 fellow Americans and or a sense of patriotism what could be done with 2 days? And if more of those whose love of America allows it to seep into conversation, letters, pictures and songs maybe the truth of the beauty of America will shine even brighter. I am a citizen of The United States of America and this newsletter is my way of standing up for the Beauty of America and in some small way attempt to pay the price for that freedom which I dare not forget! No nation that is so young on this Earth has done so great in its efforts towards freedom than America. Even as the most powerful nation on Earth we have sought to conquer no nation for land, wealth, rule, vanity, oil, religion, or evil. And 10 million registered voters in Afghanistan can testify to that. We have fought for freedom and liberty not only for ourselves but also for other countries to maintain their rights of humanity and dignity and sovereignty. And Iraq is drawing up a constitution and soon will have elections to decide their fate and destiny without the WMD Saddam Hussein. America has been the light, in this dark era of communism, socialism, and totalitarianism and now even terrorism, and seeks only to foster the natural human desire for the liberty, equality, and dignity of all humans but especially of the downhearted weaker folks bullied by some tyrant. I will speak about Americas GOOD, and as long as I have breath I will speak of her greatness and hold up her values, stand in her strength and believe in her justice for all. With freedom comes responsibility, that is its price! Freedom is not free, sometimes evil must be confronted in this world. And when victory is achieved celebrate freedom on the 4th of July from whence it came, and remember on Memorial day the cost paid by those whose blood has stained foreign soil so that those that follow walk in freedom. Even in most cultures and religions teach to save another is a just reward in heaven and earth.
From my cold dead hand will they have to steal my flag to burn it or claim victory over it or her land beneath it. It is no coincidence, I think, that the most powerful nation in earth is the most free and whose doctrine is worded to allow independence of its people to elect those to govern and pursue a full life, free of tyranny and freedom of religion. Whose seat of power are its people. America has used her awesome power for the liberation of other countries, and only asked to live in peace and friendship as reward. We don’t care if you never pay us back. And most of them do not. And would it not be a revolutionary concept that when America has her back to the wall like on 911 that nations whose freedoms we poured our young blood and treasure into stand with us before the world order! The Prime Minister of Iraq came all the way here to speak before our leaders and say to Americans "THANK YOU"! Americans are the lights in this dark world. For we hold the flame of freedom in our hearts. And we stand at the edge of evil and tear from one eye only, in patriotism, for those who fear in the dark, while the other eye looks toward God for guidance to be more God-like in a world of both good and evil. I say America the beautiful is one of a kind, unique in liberty, blessed by God, and as the song states; may God thy gold refine, ‘till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine!
And I am an American!
Bob
Post Script
William Tyler Page wrote; "I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes."
(FROM The Americans Creed)
This is a big thing for me! America is the light of freedom of the world and is going through tough times. I had 2 daughters that volunteered into the Army, one on August 6th 2001 and the other September 6th 2001. Needless to say, but America was not the same on September 10th 2001 as it was on September 12th 2001. 911 was the worst attack since Pearl Harbor in 1941. So, I would write my daughters while they were in Boot-Camp, in the Army, trying to encourage them and telling them what was going on in America. As you may know they focus on training only in Basic Training in the military services. They were both honorably discharged from the Army, one was home before the fires stopped smoking at Ground Zero, the other shortly after. Although I was somewhat relieved they were out I was none-the-less proud of their commitment. I kept writing on occasion to help them see the world from older eyes, and that evolved into my Wartime Grapevine Newsletter that allows me a chance to talk about issues they will have to face in the future anyway. I offer this BLOG (newsletter) to you to help spread the truth about America and at least the beliefs of one proud father and American who understands the dangers we face. Feel free to email me back and I will send it to you.
Spread the truth!
June 29th, 2004
And now the most cutting edge of truth from the Wartime Grapevine!
Those That Get It
Here is a story not found in the main stream media. It is about a group of soldiers that were on patrol in Iraq and were suddenly ambushed. A Marine was hit and went down amidst a hail of machine gun fire and RPG’s. But his fellow brothers in arms closed ranks around him and began to return fire and fend off the terrorist insurgents. They were able to pull the Marine behind a wall and called for a Corpsman to give aid to the fallen Marine, then the brave team rejoined the fight and was able to dispatch the enemy combatants. These soldiers received 2 Navy Marine Corps accommodation medals, 3 Navy Marine Corps Achievement medals each of which included V’s for valor. The soldiers were part of the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps. These soldiers did not run from the fight as some may have in the beginning of the Liberation of Iraq, when faced with overwhelming odds. These men were brave and fought with valor and fought for freedom beside their fellow Marines as they do every day. One Iraqi soldier quote to FOXNEWS was "I feel very, very bad the Marine was shot because they are like my brothers now, but I am ready to go out again, I’m always ready." Clearly, they are among those that get it.
Many great events have happened since the last Grapevine newsletter. Some events are grotesquely abominable. Some were profound history in the making. The very fact that Saddam Hussein was captured, his son’s were killed in battle, and 25 million Iraqi citizens were free from a tyrant of crimes against humanity says quite a bit about Operation Iraqi Freedom. With the recent transfer of power to the Iraqi people from the Coalition also tells a story of history in the making. The Iraqi people are tasting freedom for the first time in 30 years, and America seeks not to occupy, colonize or rule over them. I take great offense when some refer to our soldiers, America or President Bush as occupiers of Iraq. If many had seen the mass graves, torture chambers, and the barbaric rule over these fellow humans by the cruel regime of Saddam, how could they see our operation to free them other than Iraqi Freedom? The terrorist are desperate not to let freedom and Democracy take root in the greater Middle East for it spells out their doom as the Iraqi people draw up their Constitution and prepare for elections. Saddam Hussein may well be handed over to the New Iraqi Government and stand in a court facing charges of genocide, torture, corruption, and crimes against humanity. I would say it is eminent that he falls into that category of one of those that will get it, but it will not be mercy. The Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, at the swearing in ceremony and transfer of power as reported by FOXNEWS said, "I'm calling on all the sons of Iraq to stand up and destroy the foreign terrorists who are killing our citizens and destroying our country." Those words seem to echo another leader of a country I know.
July 2004;
Tymore is the name given to a person whose real name is withheld because he is in danger of being killed. Probably, because he will give testimony at Saddams Genocide trial in the future. His story is like many Holocaust survivors from an era our children do not understand. The facts are that Nazi soldiers marched fellow human beings into gas chambers on a daily basis. From 1939 to 1945 European Jews were systematically destroyed. Tymore gave his story on the Sean Hannity show and was part of the mass murder of Saddam Hussein. In short he was a young boy at the time and the only survivor of his small town. The soldiers used bulldozers to make large trenches to bury the bodies. They gave them no food or water and when they did give them water they put drugs in it to dull the resistance. They drove them to another site and mowed them down with machine guns just like in Nazi Germany. Tymore is able to crawl out of the trench and into one for the next town or truckload of genocide victims. He tumbles into several pits and passes out, waking later to return to the people of his town covered over with earth. Tymore survives his wounds by being saved by a Bedowan family and lives to tell his story to those who are willing to listen. Disclosing details about WMD’s may have been one of many resolutions ignored by Saddam, even though they may be sitting in Syria, their absence is rather trivial to Tymore and those of his town beneath the sand. Saddam was a weapon of mass destruction and sits in a jail cell waiting trial for crimes against humanity. Tymore is among those 25 million Iraqis that get it.
Which brings me to another set of events concerning kidnappings and be-headings by terrorist. I heard the 9 screams of Nick Berg out of my AM radio from the Sean Hannity show and the last one was blood curdling as it was garbled and his last. I chose not to see it on the Internet as is my right, and I had no problem with those that chose to see it. I believe if those that moan about the Abu Ghraib prison photos and they that complain about the war in Iraq should see the video of Nick Berg having his head cut off as those that do chant "God is Great." It’s the fact that it is on the Internet and available, but met with caution or limited exposure from the major media, that I find troubling. Mostly, because there are many who see this or know of it and find fault with America still. It is not for the young to view, but certainly beyond primetime, when many are asleep, might it be shown? The terrorist and those that support that kind of hate make it available and we should be outraged to the point of determination that this evil will be sought out, found and destroyed. Had we the pictures of the choking human beings in the Nazi gas chambers the American people would have stood in line to thwart evil in the last century before Pearl Harbor. It is evident that the terrorists get it, because they are so desperate to stop Americans from freeing and helping another Muslim country out of tyranny that they resort to barbaric insane tactics. If you doubt this go find the pictures of Paul Johnson’s head laid on Paul Johnson’s back. He faced the evil that is determined to behead all Americans and destroy our will our country and our way of life.
While some may see this war against terrorism as something distant and removed because the terrorist have chosen to fight our brave men and women on the front line in Iraq, their are those that do get it, and are taking steps to assure America stands strong during these days of terror, taking the fight to them and away from our tall buildings. A friend of mine, a very loving and kind friend by nature, would not harm a fly. But if upon entering this loving souls home and threatening those in this persons care one would find a fatal response. In many Americans hearts the act of 911 is the very same thing. And according to the 911 commission the 911 attack was scaled down, which means some American lives on the West Coast were not killed by Al Qaeda. But they wanted to kill on a much grander scale. Nothing but our determination and resolve of steel, to see these times through, allow us the inner strength to see liberty prevail in the years ahead. Because I believe if America, her people and way of life fall, facing down this evil, the world will tumble into dark ages from the dimming of the Light of Freedom and the reign of terror.
What prevents these beheadings from happening on our own homeland? Any of our children or us could be taken from our homes or schools and meet the same fate as Nick Berg, or Paul Johnson videotaped and edited for television to our horror. Or what if we lose a whole town or city, and then another, and another? What would Paul tell us if he could about this evil the world and America face at the hands of Militant Islamic Radical Terrorist? What was in those screams from Nick Berg? From my AM radios’ 2-inch speaker I heard "Wake Up", I heard "Stand Up", and I heard the screams of "Help Up"! Help up the weak and stand at the ready to defend the trampled people targeted for destruction! Whether in Sudan, Iran, Syria, Korea, or any place terrorist seek to root and grow. Defend freedom in America, in the world, and even for those that don’t get it yet.
The Beauty of America
October 9th, 2004
I have struggled with a topic for several months now and finally have come to a conclusion concerning the crowd that can best be described as the "Blame America First Crowd". If any of my readers had a chance to hear Zell Millers speech at the Republican National Convention you would know the theme of my heart. I have heard that speech many times and it rings as true as the founding fathers of America did. The rationale of the John Kerry and Michael Moron crowd is based on the hate for the President of the United States of America. The beauty of America is best summed up in the words of the former Democratic Governor of Georgia, Zell Miller, as he spoke about the American Flag. And nothing makes this American more mad, more often, than when anyone tries to blame the United States of America for the problems of the world or being an Imperialist nation. We have sought not to occupy over, dominate, conquer or generally subjugate the countries of nations on earth for over 200 years. And at the end of the Cold War nothing would have prevented us from using our power for just that. I foster that as part of our beauty, that our moral convictions and our "do-the-right-thing" attitude prevents us from being a dominating country and stands us up shoulders above as the liberators that we are! And when in the previous World War we were attacked at Pearl Harbor Americans rose up to beat back Tojos Japan and the forces of Nazi Germany. Americans have come to the rescue and aid of more countries on earth more times more often than length of years of America’s existence. We have lead the way through the Cold War by being a deterrent to communism and dictators from Cuba to China. After World War II we poured millions of dollars into the reconstruction of Europe after liberating the planet from an evil regime bent on world domination. Our free society and capitalist system is the design and envy of the world. The American people have the biggest hearts of compassion, deepest pockets of charity, and the best technological, medical, organizational systems for the downtrodden and poorer 3rd world countries than all the other big countries on earth. We send more aid and feed more people and offer help via Americorps and Peacecorps volunteers because we are a decent and loving nation. America has the biggest heart on the block. And as one of the youngest Democracies on earth we have learned to resolve problems with only one civil war and found the way to treat all as equal under the law. We started off on the right foot and made corrections along the way as our awareness evolved. America is the greatest country in the world and everyone wants to come here.
Just ask the "Blame America First Crowd" how many people were shot trying to get into the former Soviet Union or any of the Communist countries. Why is it people endure such great hardship to come to our shores? Throughout our history we have been the place people give up everything just to get into our country. Because the rest of the world yearn to be free! Free from the world’s despots, and tyrants, and evil regimes. So I have a solution for the "hate America first" bunch of whiners next time they want to moan about our precious land. I will offer a weeks pay to buy a ticket for the country of their choice. One way. So if you hear some Anti-America person spouting off at the mouth tell them you know someone who can help them out. Of course none would take me up on it, for they know a good deal when they see one. My point is that when we start to tear down what this beautiful democracy called America is, then little by little we think it is what everyone believes, and that is simply not true. It is time to return to a core belief seen through new American eyes that view the world from a liberating philosophy of hope, and belief that our way may not be perfect, but it is the best. And as most other nations already want to be like us, they just have not the courage or guts or will to do it. Many of them are being held captive by some nut-job psychopath and have no choice but to submit. The opposing alternative is to use eyes filled with envy, limited by United Nations outside our Constitution that impose we see the world viewed by a socialist order that stifles our freedom and creativity. I say let good old American ingenuity resolve problems we face. The beauty of America are its people, and the belief that freedom is a God given right endowed by the Creator for all human beings. We can write our constitutions and laws on paper and books, but it is the ones in our hearts that define our nation. Ronald Reagan knew this and spoke to my heart as a young man and reminded me of America’s beauty.
Think about all that we as a nation are. Determine in your heart what it means to be an American. I dare you. Over a year after 911 I was affixing the American flag about my buildings post and I had a profound deep-seated urge to grab that pole with both hands and wave this 3 by 5-foot flag in the air on an afternoon on my street. I only did it for about a minute and 5 cars driving by could not resist but to blare their horn more than once. And at least I wonder, how many drove by wishing they had? I ask that if for one minute on one day I can offer a hope of freedom to 5 fellow Americans and or a sense of patriotism what could be done with 2 days? And if more of those whose love of America allows it to seep into conversation, letters, pictures and songs maybe the truth of the beauty of America will shine even brighter. I am a citizen of The United States of America and this newsletter is my way of standing up for the Beauty of America and in some small way attempt to pay the price for that freedom which I dare not forget! No nation that is so young on this Earth has done so great in its efforts towards freedom than America. Even as the most powerful nation on Earth we have sought to conquer no nation for land, wealth, rule, vanity, oil, religion, or evil. And 10 million registered voters in Afghanistan can testify to that. We have fought for freedom and liberty not only for ourselves but also for other countries to maintain their rights of humanity and dignity and sovereignty. And Iraq is drawing up a constitution and soon will have elections to decide their fate and destiny without the WMD Saddam Hussein. America has been the light, in this dark era of communism, socialism, and totalitarianism and now even terrorism, and seeks only to foster the natural human desire for the liberty, equality, and dignity of all humans but especially of the downhearted weaker folks bullied by some tyrant. I will speak about Americas GOOD, and as long as I have breath I will speak of her greatness and hold up her values, stand in her strength and believe in her justice for all. With freedom comes responsibility, that is its price! Freedom is not free, sometimes evil must be confronted in this world. And when victory is achieved celebrate freedom on the 4th of July from whence it came, and remember on Memorial day the cost paid by those whose blood has stained foreign soil so that those that follow walk in freedom. Even in most cultures and religions teach to save another is a just reward in heaven and earth.
From my cold dead hand will they have to steal my flag to burn it or claim victory over it or her land beneath it. It is no coincidence, I think, that the most powerful nation in earth is the most free and whose doctrine is worded to allow independence of its people to elect those to govern and pursue a full life, free of tyranny and freedom of religion. Whose seat of power are its people. America has used her awesome power for the liberation of other countries, and only asked to live in peace and friendship as reward. We don’t care if you never pay us back. And most of them do not. And would it not be a revolutionary concept that when America has her back to the wall like on 911 that nations whose freedoms we poured our young blood and treasure into stand with us before the world order! The Prime Minister of Iraq came all the way here to speak before our leaders and say to Americans "THANK YOU"! Americans are the lights in this dark world. For we hold the flame of freedom in our hearts. And we stand at the edge of evil and tear from one eye only, in patriotism, for those who fear in the dark, while the other eye looks toward God for guidance to be more God-like in a world of both good and evil. I say America the beautiful is one of a kind, unique in liberty, blessed by God, and as the song states; may God thy gold refine, ‘till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine!
And I am an American!
Bob
Post Script
William Tyler Page wrote; "I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes."
(FROM The Americans Creed)
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Deliver Us From Evil
February 15th 2004
And now the most intense minutes you’ll spend today from the latest pickings of the Wartime Grapevine!
National Defense and Media History
I pose this question for the undecided and those controlled by the propaganda coming from the Internet and major broadcast entities, (also known as ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, MTV, BBC or commonly referred to as the Liberal Media). In the major election coming in November, if they were registered, in voting for the next term of 4 years for President of the United States, who would the terrorist or Al Qieda choose for the most powerful office on earth?
It was understood when I was growing up, by my family and I, that the powerful network media broadcasters wielded a forceful and authoritative influence on the nation when it comes to politics. Mildly suggestive prose given with the right picture might sway millions of voters from choosing the best person to lead the nation. I saw this first hand as I saw the media intentionally and with vigor go after President Ronald Reagan with fear of what the world would be like if he were elected. I heard them strike terror into the airwaves and loathing towards Ronald Reagan should he become the leader of America. But then I would hear Ronald Reagan speak, limited by some media broadcasters, and yet my heart would be gleeful and proud as he spoke about the True America I believed in. He spoke plainly and directly to the American people about Americas greatness and how she would be a shining light on a hill for the rest of the world to look to in the future. And I was hooked! And as I remember it, the main media giants of the time were wrong in their predictions and never guessed that President Reagan would defeat the Soviet Union without firing a shot. He made us proud to be Americans again. Think about that. Former President Carter had not negotiated the Iranian Hostages to freedom. I was there during that time, and amazingly right before Ronald Reagan became President the hostages were released. Why? Because they knew Reagan was coming for them. Taxes were lowered from 78% down to 25% during the Reagan tax cuts, and Reagan told Gorbacev to "Tear down this wall", and the Berlin wall fell. The Cold War was over.
I remember learning of The Cold War in school and never dreamed in my lifetime we would see its end. I was proud back then of being an American, not because my father held these values as I did. In fact when I could vote I often thought carefully of the influence my father may have had on me concerning the choice I would make. I realized later how his guidance was influential and that his understanding of politics was very keen, and valued. As Reagan guided us back in love with America and stood in optimism with honor and values for freedom and Democracy for the world the media trembled and liberals plotted. It is a fact that most popular Democrats today that seek to be in power again were the same ones who cut our military and CIA services that opposed Reagan, and now President Bush. In 1990 I was again proud to be an American fighting on the side of the coalition of freedom that kicked Saddam out of Kuwait. But along the way as I lived in bigger cities and was bombarded by the liberal media I had forgotten the power they could constrain and manipulate. I had become socialized and complacent in the influence of living in big Democratically controlled liberal media cities. I am at least proud that I never voted for the Impeached President Clinton. And not so proud that I could not vote after moving and not registering in time. Before the Reagan years my father would wave the flag. He would bother to post it proudly on the holidays and later on a pole in our yard of our mid-western town Quincy Illinois. I am proud that he saw America as great as it is even before Ronald Reagan reminded us, and I will never forget that. And before September 11th 2001 I was flying the flag again. I had one in my work truck so that everywhere I went it could be seen in my passenger seat. On the night of September 10th 2001 I was moving some equipment in my van and the flag on a stick in a milk crate that I had flown for a couple of years had broken. I’ll never forget how I felt. At first I was angry, which gave way to sadness but not tears, they would come tomorrow, on the day of the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor. 911.
Page Two March 2, 2004.
Deliver Us From Evil
It would appear that the Democrats in big cities will choose John Kerry as their front runner to engage a chance for the White House. But I think the American people are more concerned about National Security than jobs, healthcare, or gay marriage. I have been reading "Deliver Us From Evil" (defeating terrorism, despotism, and liberalism), by Sean Hannity, and it has put in words what I have struggled with since 911 but have not the words to say. I also listened to Charles Krauthammer a columnist honored at a dinner on CSPAN, and his words were so sharp, and to the point, they cut through right to the heart of this battle for freedom we are in. I have included them in the hope one of you will take heart and the time to read it. I suggest a bit everyday for a week, as it is lengthy and wordy. I had to use the dictionary a bit on this one. Perhaps one of you will register to vote before November. I cannot emphasize the significance of where each of us stands in the War on Terror. Our very existence as a free nation hangs in the balance. I am sure some of you will pay very little attention to this article and see it as much to do about nothing. Yet I urge you to stand and fight like you have never fought before. Hold fast to those core values and love of America and bring your (A) game to the arena. For we fight both in ideas and action. We must support our country and beliefs. We must vote. But first we must register to vote. It takes little time but has big implications. We have not the right to complain and despise those we choose to represent us in this War on Terror when we do not vote. Be sure that 19 UN-authorized individuals voted on September 11th, 2001. They voted to end 3000 lives, but sought to end tens of thousands more. I am sure you have all heard of a Suitcase Nuclear Bomb, right? What if just one, not 5 or ten, but one were set and detonated, it would ignite 800,000 or millions of people into ash in the time it takes to light a match. Pick your city and imagine America without it. New York maybe? Washington DC? Or perhaps Chicago? Now it is easy to see how this could happen in this day and age. But I must grant you that I am doubtful we can stop it. I would like to be optimistic about this, especially since we have more eyes focused on the unusual by both The Department of Homeland Security and 3 out of 10 Americans. I say this from my experience as a Technician working at the Hilton at O’Hare airport. Perhaps I have seen too many Die Hard movies but I was always very conscious of how easy it would be for someone to infiltrate the busiest International Airport just from the Hilton and do a lot of damage before they could be stopped. I stopped servicing this hotel way before 911 and I am sure security since then is better. But, what if? If a major city were to get nuked the ground would be radioactive for 100’s of years. If a biological were used not only the deaths would be awful and despicable our sense of security would change and our economy would probably crash. Just what Al Qieada wants. Most everyone knows where I stand on what the face of this countries President should look like when the Al Qieada terrorist tunes in his satellite system from the Middle East on November 3rd 2004. If it were John Kerry they might see Jane Fonda in the background, and in my opinion a chance to bring murder to our cities and terror to our Homeland! And I want somebody from the Democratic Party to publicly denounce and apologize for the Parties transgressions and anti-Americanism. Oh, never mind Zell Miller already did that, in his book. Read Krauthammer’s speech. Challenge your source of media for the truth. Keep your eyes open for the Al Qieada cell plotting in your backyard. They’re here, you can be certain of that. Fly the American flag somewhere. Read the Constitution at least once before your 40 years old. Question the mainstream Liberal Media! VOTE. And may God Bless America!
And now the most intense minutes you’ll spend today from the latest pickings of the Wartime Grapevine!
National Defense and Media History
I pose this question for the undecided and those controlled by the propaganda coming from the Internet and major broadcast entities, (also known as ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, MTV, BBC or commonly referred to as the Liberal Media). In the major election coming in November, if they were registered, in voting for the next term of 4 years for President of the United States, who would the terrorist or Al Qieda choose for the most powerful office on earth?
It was understood when I was growing up, by my family and I, that the powerful network media broadcasters wielded a forceful and authoritative influence on the nation when it comes to politics. Mildly suggestive prose given with the right picture might sway millions of voters from choosing the best person to lead the nation. I saw this first hand as I saw the media intentionally and with vigor go after President Ronald Reagan with fear of what the world would be like if he were elected. I heard them strike terror into the airwaves and loathing towards Ronald Reagan should he become the leader of America. But then I would hear Ronald Reagan speak, limited by some media broadcasters, and yet my heart would be gleeful and proud as he spoke about the True America I believed in. He spoke plainly and directly to the American people about Americas greatness and how she would be a shining light on a hill for the rest of the world to look to in the future. And I was hooked! And as I remember it, the main media giants of the time were wrong in their predictions and never guessed that President Reagan would defeat the Soviet Union without firing a shot. He made us proud to be Americans again. Think about that. Former President Carter had not negotiated the Iranian Hostages to freedom. I was there during that time, and amazingly right before Ronald Reagan became President the hostages were released. Why? Because they knew Reagan was coming for them. Taxes were lowered from 78% down to 25% during the Reagan tax cuts, and Reagan told Gorbacev to "Tear down this wall", and the Berlin wall fell. The Cold War was over.
I remember learning of The Cold War in school and never dreamed in my lifetime we would see its end. I was proud back then of being an American, not because my father held these values as I did. In fact when I could vote I often thought carefully of the influence my father may have had on me concerning the choice I would make. I realized later how his guidance was influential and that his understanding of politics was very keen, and valued. As Reagan guided us back in love with America and stood in optimism with honor and values for freedom and Democracy for the world the media trembled and liberals plotted. It is a fact that most popular Democrats today that seek to be in power again were the same ones who cut our military and CIA services that opposed Reagan, and now President Bush. In 1990 I was again proud to be an American fighting on the side of the coalition of freedom that kicked Saddam out of Kuwait. But along the way as I lived in bigger cities and was bombarded by the liberal media I had forgotten the power they could constrain and manipulate. I had become socialized and complacent in the influence of living in big Democratically controlled liberal media cities. I am at least proud that I never voted for the Impeached President Clinton. And not so proud that I could not vote after moving and not registering in time. Before the Reagan years my father would wave the flag. He would bother to post it proudly on the holidays and later on a pole in our yard of our mid-western town Quincy Illinois. I am proud that he saw America as great as it is even before Ronald Reagan reminded us, and I will never forget that. And before September 11th 2001 I was flying the flag again. I had one in my work truck so that everywhere I went it could be seen in my passenger seat. On the night of September 10th 2001 I was moving some equipment in my van and the flag on a stick in a milk crate that I had flown for a couple of years had broken. I’ll never forget how I felt. At first I was angry, which gave way to sadness but not tears, they would come tomorrow, on the day of the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor. 911.
Page Two March 2, 2004.
Deliver Us From Evil
It would appear that the Democrats in big cities will choose John Kerry as their front runner to engage a chance for the White House. But I think the American people are more concerned about National Security than jobs, healthcare, or gay marriage. I have been reading "Deliver Us From Evil" (defeating terrorism, despotism, and liberalism), by Sean Hannity, and it has put in words what I have struggled with since 911 but have not the words to say. I also listened to Charles Krauthammer a columnist honored at a dinner on CSPAN, and his words were so sharp, and to the point, they cut through right to the heart of this battle for freedom we are in. I have included them in the hope one of you will take heart and the time to read it. I suggest a bit everyday for a week, as it is lengthy and wordy. I had to use the dictionary a bit on this one. Perhaps one of you will register to vote before November. I cannot emphasize the significance of where each of us stands in the War on Terror. Our very existence as a free nation hangs in the balance. I am sure some of you will pay very little attention to this article and see it as much to do about nothing. Yet I urge you to stand and fight like you have never fought before. Hold fast to those core values and love of America and bring your (A) game to the arena. For we fight both in ideas and action. We must support our country and beliefs. We must vote. But first we must register to vote. It takes little time but has big implications. We have not the right to complain and despise those we choose to represent us in this War on Terror when we do not vote. Be sure that 19 UN-authorized individuals voted on September 11th, 2001. They voted to end 3000 lives, but sought to end tens of thousands more. I am sure you have all heard of a Suitcase Nuclear Bomb, right? What if just one, not 5 or ten, but one were set and detonated, it would ignite 800,000 or millions of people into ash in the time it takes to light a match. Pick your city and imagine America without it. New York maybe? Washington DC? Or perhaps Chicago? Now it is easy to see how this could happen in this day and age. But I must grant you that I am doubtful we can stop it. I would like to be optimistic about this, especially since we have more eyes focused on the unusual by both The Department of Homeland Security and 3 out of 10 Americans. I say this from my experience as a Technician working at the Hilton at O’Hare airport. Perhaps I have seen too many Die Hard movies but I was always very conscious of how easy it would be for someone to infiltrate the busiest International Airport just from the Hilton and do a lot of damage before they could be stopped. I stopped servicing this hotel way before 911 and I am sure security since then is better. But, what if? If a major city were to get nuked the ground would be radioactive for 100’s of years. If a biological were used not only the deaths would be awful and despicable our sense of security would change and our economy would probably crash. Just what Al Qieada wants. Most everyone knows where I stand on what the face of this countries President should look like when the Al Qieada terrorist tunes in his satellite system from the Middle East on November 3rd 2004. If it were John Kerry they might see Jane Fonda in the background, and in my opinion a chance to bring murder to our cities and terror to our Homeland! And I want somebody from the Democratic Party to publicly denounce and apologize for the Parties transgressions and anti-Americanism. Oh, never mind Zell Miller already did that, in his book. Read Krauthammer’s speech. Challenge your source of media for the truth. Keep your eyes open for the Al Qieada cell plotting in your backyard. They’re here, you can be certain of that. Fly the American flag somewhere. Read the Constitution at least once before your 40 years old. Question the mainstream Liberal Media! VOTE. And may God Bless America!
Friday, October 11, 2002
American Pledge
Red Skeltons The Pledge of Allegiance
The following words were spoken by the late Red Skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the Pledge of Allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day.
Now, more than ever, listen to the meaning of these words.
"I've been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester
and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you.
If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you the meaning of each word?"
I
me, an individual, a committee of one.
Pledge
dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity.
Allegiance
my love and my devotion.
To the flag
our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever
she waves, there's respect because your loyalty has given
her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job!
United
that means that we have all come together.
States
individual communities that have united into 48 great states.
Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and
purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to
a common purpose, and that's love for country.
And to the republic
a state in which sovereign power is
invested in representatives chosen by the
people to govern. And government is the people
and it's from the people to the leaders, not from
the leaders to the people.
For which it stands, one nation
one nation, meaning
"so blessed by God"
Indivisible
incapable of being divided.
With liberty
which is freedom -- the right of power to live one's
own life without threats, fear or some sort of
retaliation.
And Justice
the principle or quality of dealing fairly with others.
For all
which means, boys and girls, it's as much your
country as it is mine.
Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country
and two words have been added to the pledge of Allegiance...
UNDER GOD
Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said
that is a prayer
and that would be eliminated from schools too?
God Bless America!
Bob
The following words were spoken by the late Red Skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the Pledge of Allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day.
Now, more than ever, listen to the meaning of these words.
"I've been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester
and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you.
If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you the meaning of each word?"
I
me, an individual, a committee of one.
Pledge
dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity.
Allegiance
my love and my devotion.
To the flag
our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever
she waves, there's respect because your loyalty has given
her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job!
United
that means that we have all come together.
States
individual communities that have united into 48 great states.
Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and
purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to
a common purpose, and that's love for country.
And to the republic
a state in which sovereign power is
invested in representatives chosen by the
people to govern. And government is the people
and it's from the people to the leaders, not from
the leaders to the people.
For which it stands, one nation
one nation, meaning
"so blessed by God"
Indivisible
incapable of being divided.
With liberty
which is freedom -- the right of power to live one's
own life without threats, fear or some sort of
retaliation.
And Justice
the principle or quality of dealing fairly with others.
For all
which means, boys and girls, it's as much your
country as it is mine.
Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country
and two words have been added to the pledge of Allegiance...
UNDER GOD
Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said
that is a prayer
and that would be eliminated from schools too?
God Bless America!
Bob
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