Popular Post 8th ID Posted June 26, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Rest in Peace my beloved US of A. I write this with a heavy heart and hope that it does not get too emotional for me. Some may agree with me, some may disagree and then others are going to hate me for what I am going to say and then someone may even call me an idiot. I may jump back and forth in what I have to say, so please bear with me. At this point, I really don’t care what anyone has to say or think, because I am going to express my right to free speech at least one more time before this government tries to take it away. The past few days, nay, the past few months/years, this country has gone over the proverbial cliff. As with anything that just goes over the cliff, it will pick up speed. We are seeing the buildup of that speed right now as we spiral downward. The week of June 22-26, 2015 will be seen as the death of the United States. As I grew up in small town America, I learned we really had no worries. We were taught to be respectful to all. We rode our bikes everywhere, played baseball in the spring and summer and football in the fall and winter. When we left the house to go to the store, we never locked our front door, usually leaving it open and just the screen door closed. There was no worry. If you wanted to buy something, you got a job and worked so you would have the money for it. There were no handouts. I worked all kind of jobs while in school. Not always for the money to buy things, but because that was what was expected for a young man growing up. It was a lesson on learning how to take care of yourself and eventually your family one day. After finishing school and being old enough to join the service, I decided to leave small town America and enlist in the Army. I felt a great since of pride and honor to serve and give my time to my country. I have a family linage of military service for this country that goes back to the Revolutionary War. Again, I hope you can see the honor and pride I have had to continue what MY forefathers have done for this Great Nation. I have served this Nation honorably as an enlisted soldier and as a commissioned officer. Now that you know where I am coming from, I am going to tell you what I feel and see right now with this once Great Nation. I am going to start my rant on this cr@p about the Confederate flag and what I have been hearing the past week. I believe all of this rhetoric is a distraction for what is really going on, but I will get to that later. What happened in Charleston was a tragedy. It was caused by a sick, demented, and spiritually lost individual. But trying to tie all of this to a flag like is being done is BS. Let me start with this. Slavery has been around for thousands of years and still occurs in the world today. But the slavery most think about as in the 1700’s to 1800’s has not been on these shores for 150 years. I believe slavery is morally and ethically wrong, but it is part of the past as the Great Nation was growing. Trying to completely remove all history of this past is wrong. The Civil War was not started over slavery; it started over tariffs and states’ rights. Slavery became the main issue out of it. Lincoln even stated that he was not going to change anything about slavery in the beginning. There were slave owners in the North at this time as well. Research your history and you will see this. The Civil War was a terrible conflict for the Nation where brother did fight against brother. As I said, my family military linage goes back to this conflict and all of my kin did fight on the side of the South, one under Gen. Hood and another under Gen. Lee. I know they did not own slaves, but as any history that goes back 150 years, I can’t tell you why they fought for the South or what they were thinking, but that is what they did and there is nothing I can do to change that. This is part of my family history though and I take offense for someone trying to erase it, even if I don’t agree with all of what they did. If the people, by a majority vote, decide to remove a symbol of the Confederate States from a state capital then that is fine, but to go as far and say we have to rename schools and military bases because they are named after people who fought for the Southern States, then I really take offense and cannot believe the idiocy of the people in this nation. The majority of these men went on to serve for the federal government after the Civil War. If we are going to change this part of our history, then we need to change that part with our founding fathers as well, because some of them were slave owners. We must remember all parts of our history, good and bad, in order to fight for what is right and to keep it from happening again. Will it happen? I do not see it, because slavery is still alive today in this nation, just in a different form. How is slavery alive today? It is alive because we, as a nation, have become a nation of entitlements and handouts. How did this happen? Well, let’s look back at history. The Democratic Party has done the best flanking maneuver or end around play in history and no one can really see it or they don’t want to believe it. What party was for slavery, for segregation and against civil rights? The Democratic Party. What party spawned the KKK and used it as its terroristic arm? The Democratic Party. What happened in the mid 1960’s when the civil rights movement and desegregation was passed? The American Communist Party dissolved and the vast majority joined the Democratic Party. Using the Communist Manifesto, they worked on increasing welfare and entitlements to the low income and minorities. Today, whether they or you want to admit it or not, are slaves to the Democratic Party and their entitlement handouts. What party was against slavery, against segregation, stood up for civil rights and for the right of each person to work and succeed through their hard work? The Republican Party. Today, the majority of the Republican Party has been so demonized for where it once stood, that it is now useless and spineless. The majority of the Republican Party, afraid of being demonized, is now in bed with the Democratic Party. These career political elite will now decide what is best for the people, because the people cannot decide for themselves. How can the people decide when over 55% of the people receive handouts from the government now? How have we, as a Nation, allowed this to happen? I see two main reasons. First, this Great Nation was founded and built on the word of GOD. GOD has been taken out of just about everything dealing with this Nation. People do not understand separation of church and state. It was so the government could not have a state run church, like England had with the Church of England, one where the government forced you to participate in its religion. All of our founding fathers worshiped GOD; it is in their writings and beliefs. It is not hard to find reference after reference of that. Today, if my child at school wants to pray and give thanks to our LORD he may be suspended or sued because it offends someone. It is hard for me to believe where this country has gone. Why does it offend some? Because there is no more middle of the road here in America. If the people of this Great Nation got back with GOD and put him first in everything, the sun would shine on this Nation again. If you don’t believe me, read the BOOK. Second, this Nation has lost its common sense. When did we lose our common sense? When we became a nation of entitlements and handouts, and when the good voter registered people decided that jury duty was a burden to them. The state had to get jurors, so they started picking from other lists, like drivers license, social security and welfare lists. That is how we got to a point where a jury will award millions to a person that spilled coffee on them and got burned because they did not know the coffee was hot or cut themselves on a knife because they did not know the knife was sharp. That is why we need warning labels on everything today, so a company will not be sued because an idiot was doing something they shouldn’t have. When people have not had to work, when everything has been given to them, then they will look for an easy way to make a buck. We have allowed our courts to be filled with judges that have facilitated this lack of common sense. So why will this week be seen as the death of this Great Nation? Everything I have said above is finally coming to a head. I don’t care if you align yourself with the Republican Party or the Democratic Party; both parties have built a government and done things that will let this country fall. We have allowed our most recent president rule this country like a king or tyrant, one that will make laws with his “pen and phone”. We have allowed a government to build a vast spy network so it can monitor the citizens of this nation. We have allowed a government the ability to use its resources, like the IRS and ATF, to go after and destroy political opponents or ones that do not agree with the government. We have allowed a government to label Christians, Veterans, Constitutionalists and those who do not believe in the government’s way of life as possible home grown terrorists. We have now allowed the highest court in this nation, make law from the bench. When you read the dissents of the Honorable Justice Scalia, you will see how this court has gone the wrong way. Then today, the High Court did it again. They threw out GOD and have allowed what GOD calls an abomination in his eyes to be the law of the land. By an overwhelming vote by the majority of people in the states, the people have decided that marriage is between a man and a woman. But this court has decided it knows what is best for all of the people and they do not care about states’ rights or the majority of the people. So where does this leave us today? Next weekend, we will celebrate the 239th year of this Great Nation. The average age of great civilizations is about 200 years. There are nine stages of a nation. 1 – From bondage to spiritual faith;2 – from spiritual faith to great courage;3 – from courage to liberty;4 – from liberty to abundance;5 – from abundance to selfishness;6 – from selfishness to complacency;7 – from complacence to apathy;8 – from apathy to dependence;9 – from dependency back again into bondage. Some will say we are at stage 7 and some will say we are at stage 8. I believe we are progressing from 8 to 9. There is only one way to keep out of bondage, and that will be through revolt and civil disobedience. I hate to even use those words when talking about this Great Nation. That is what I see for the future of this Great Nation, unless we the people stand up for what is right and seek GOD’s wisdom. If we don’t, then GOD will judge this nation and that judgment is coming soon. It’s time to wake up America, time to get on your feet and fight to stay alive. Maybe it is time for the people to back and read “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine. “I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.” Thomas Jefferson “Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” Patrick Henry“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”Benjamin Franklin 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artitech Posted June 26, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 After reading the above post which I agree with. I have been in San Antonio on a business trip this week, I took time to vist Lackland, for the first time in 40 years. It was a wonderful trip to see the base and its history for me. After the events of last week and watching everything thats happened. While looking at all the statues of my hero's and the Alamo, I felt ashamed of myself for sitting by silently watching these subversives, destory our great nation. We have become a nation of cowards. The TV people are focused on putting out trash and destroying this great country. What I mean is, everything I was taught as boy growing up,everything, that was sorry and bad is now good and great! Which is the biggest lie right straight out HELL! To bad for the country that men like me are old now, and probaly not able to put up a very good fight, But by the grace of the Good Lord Jesus, I pray that he gives me the strengh for one more good battle. I cerntainly, am not afraid of being killed, I. refuse to live under the tierney of BHO and his henchmen. Its not going down the way the little o and the clintons think it is. I do think that Texas, maybe the ones that has to lead the way again. I know from history that Stephen F. Austin, William B. Travis, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie, ect. would not let this go down on their watch. I think everyone needs to get a state convention organized that is outlined by the consitution of the United States. This is outlined in a book by Mark Levin! We are at the point that enough is a enough, its time to stand up for right and the American Way! I feel ashamed of the way that I stood silent and let the homosexuals destory the Boy Scouts, that started many years ago. As an Eagle Scout, I did Not stand up and help fight them(scouts). by remaining silent as the homosexuals have destoryed the Boy Scouts, that taught me so much as a boy. America has to Wake up Now!!! I could go on with this rant but I won't! I know there are people that are not going to accept what I'm saying, I personally don't give a rats a$$! Let the battle begin! I too am exercising my free speech rights under the consitution of the U.S.! Give me Liberty or give me Death! 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcreek Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Well said 8th ID, well said. God have mercy on us ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoey Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Amen!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeroy Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I ageeree 1000 per cent. That is why I sent it to all 467 thinking friends of mine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronscarpa Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Thanks 8th ID for your excellent post...(+1) and Five (5) Stars...! I sincerely hope everyone reads this. .... So where does this leave us today? Next weekend, we will celebrate the 239th year of this Great Nation. The average age of great civilizations is about 200 years. There are nine stages of a nation. 1 – From bondage to spiritual faith;2 – from spiritual faith to great courage;3 – from courage to liberty;4 – from liberty to abundance;5 – from abundance to selfishness;6 – from selfishness to complacency;7 – from complacence to apathy;8 – from apathy to dependence;9 – from dependency back again into bondage. Some will say we are at stage 7 and some will say we are at stage 8. I believe we are progressing from 8 to 9. There is only one way to keep out of bondage, and that will be through revolt and civil disobedience. I hate to even use those words when talking about this Great Nation. That is what I see for the future of this Great Nation, unless we the people stand up for what is right and seek GOD’s wisdom. If we don’t, then GOD will judge this nation and that judgment is coming soon. It’s time to wake up America, time to get on your feet and fight to stay alive. Maybe it is time for the people to back and read “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine. “I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.” Thomas Jefferson “Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” Patrick Henry“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”Benjamin Franklin Thanks Artitech..(+1) also..! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 //// *** All of you have stated what has been in our own hearts and minds for quite a while now. We weep for Our Republic. And we firmly believe we are in Stage 9. Some of you may have noticed that when we post The Colors at the top of each post - as 'OlSarge usually did, on some articles, such as this one, we have been placing Her Stars below Her Bars... we are in great distress. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks 8th ID for your excellent post...(+1) and Five (5) Stars...! I sincerely hope everyone reads this. Thanks Artitech..(+1) also..! Thomas Pain is a relative of mine through marriage. My beloved wifes maiden name is Pain, and I consider it a great Honor to be in this family tree. Having said that, did anyone really believe we (as a nation) could silently sit by and allow the slaughter of 65 million babies and NOT pay the price? Who in the history of the world has ever killed so many innocent? You're right my brother, America has died. But she died by her own hand. Only God can save us now. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinsa Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 The End IS NEAR! SMH 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hayduke Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks 8th ID for taking the time to share your thoughts. Isn't it ironic how a battle flag and the names of US Army bases named after Confederate Generals (Lee, Hood and Bragg) can cause such an uproar but never mind Clinton's and Lerner's email scandals. Never mind NSA's spying or, this administration's attempts to define Iranian goals to build a nuclear weapon as a logical and peaceful step toward a harmonious world. The next thing will a be an Olympic Gold Medalist will mutilate his body and appear on the cover of Time magazine as (IT) of the year. I can hear the applause drowning out the weeping even as I type this. GH 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) //// *** You got THAT right, Mr.HAYDUKE ! They do NOT care one iota about this Republic, as they go about their business - not ours - with a complete disregard for Law, Order, Respect, Tradition, Accountability ! They are Lying, deflecting, and ignoring We The People. Socialism running amok ! Orwellian hell. Please God in Heaven -- Deliver US from this evil. . Edited June 27, 2015 by SgtFuryUSCZ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyangel Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Pray that God have mercy on us and those of the whole world. Thanks 8th ID and Artitech, excellent post!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodandStaff Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I loved this country but haven't trusted my Gov't for years! I never thought I would live to see this day...but now it's with a very heavy heart! And "if" there is any hope it lies in the mercy of God and turning from "our" evil path....for we allowed it!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Silvermoon Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 What happened with the Confederate flag is a joke. Even the General Lee from Dukes of Hazard is considered racist. We live in such a backwards society that a CAR can be racist. As for marriage equality, SUCK IT UP. Actually crack open your Bible for once and read everything, and if that isn't satisfying enough, quit being selfish and realize this is a good economic step. More marriages means more small businesses making money selling supplies, and more marriage licenses which equates to more money for infrastructure and education. I'd rather weigh the options and consider what's best for this county. Socialism is not acceptable in my America. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyangel Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'm not sure what your thinking, but it was a little off track for me. These people have been waiting a while for this to happen. Do they not have employment, businesses and what not to help boost the economy now. You mean it takes a marriage license to boost the economy....They've been waiting for this law to take affect for some time I really don't think this law will help boost the economy if it hasn't already done so. What's best for this country is to not let the government interfere into every aspect of our lives. They're murdering our liberties, freedoms, justice and peaceful living. Follow the laws of the land, the laws of God, which this country is birth from. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog53 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Some where over the rainbow Blue birds fly. Male and female bluebirds. They will only win if you let them win. Im hearing so much whining here. Stop it . It solves nothing. Continue to pass on to your kids and grandkids. what you have learned in life. What is important in life. How to go through life with honesty and integrity and how to rely on no one but yourself . Its our youth that will keep our beloved country alive. If we just give up we have failed them and our country. Never stop fighting the madness till your last breath escapes your body along with your soul. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodandStaff Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Good word dog...always bringin' common sense to the table...and for that I "Sandfly" you again!!! I just saw this and couldn't resist. The "Ancient of Days" will have the final say on everything!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyangel Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Excellent post Dog53... been doing my part with the grandchildren, they're only3, 5,9 11. It begins at an early age. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nelg Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 The End IS NEAR! SMH I though I would vomit when I saw this. My heart sank and I could hardly contain the rage and sadness. My wife of 53 years had tears in her eyes. We were married under the sign of the rainbow and we will still continue to use the rainbow as the symbol of our undying trust in God's promises, our commitment to each other, and the promises we made at our wedding. We will not let some perverted sexual group spoil our "pride" in the true symbol of our love and devotion or the highjacking of something beautiful. I am proud of those who are standing for freedom, but not those who are standing for the abuse of freedom. The SCOTUS has overstepped it's authority and thumbed their noses in the face of Almighty God. In my estimation the course is being set for the destruction of our nation. God help us. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinsa Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I though I would vomit when I saw this. My heart sank and I could hardly contain the rage and sadness. My wife of 53 years had tears in her eyes. We were married under the sign of the rainbow and we will still continue to use the rainbow as the symbol of our undying trust in God's promises, our commitment to each other, and the promises we made at our wedding. We will not let some perverted sexual group spoil our "pride" in the true symbol of our love and devotion or the highjacking of something beautiful. I am proud of those who are standing for freedom, but not those who are standing for the abuse of freedom. The SCOTUS has overstepped it's authority and thumbed their noses in the face of Almighty God. In my estimation the course is being set for the destruction of our nation. God help us. I had the exact same feeling. I was just waiting for the ground to open up and swallow it. God is truly patient... . 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 //// *** EXACTLY. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Some where over the rainbow Blue birds fly. Male and female bluebirds. They will only win if you let them win. Im hearing so much whining here. Stop it . It solves nothing. Continue to pass on to your kids and grandkids. what you have learned in life. What is important in life. How to go through life with honesty and integrity and how to rely on no one but yourself . Its our youth that will keep our beloved country alive. If we just give up we have failed them and our country. Never stop fighting the madness till your last breath escapes your body along with your soul. What I'm about to post is NOT meant to be racist in any sense of the word. I only felt it to be relevant to your statements because few immigrants have the same Judaeo Christian moral upbringing that this country was founded on. Heck, for that matter fewer natural born citizens of America have those beliefs. Either way one thing is certain; no nation having completely turned its back on God has ever remained a superpower. CENSUS: MORE MINORITY CHILDREN THAN WHITES, MORE WHITES DYING THAN BEING BORN Racial and ethic minorities children under the age of five are now the majority as non-Hispanic white children make up an ever-smaller slice of the population, according to the Census Bureau.New population estimates released Thursday reveal a striking shift in the composition of America’s population as racial and ethnic minority births are also outpacing minority deaths. Meanwhile non-Hispanic whites are experiencing negative population growth, seeing 61,841 more deaths than births between 2013 and 2014. The Census reports that in the past decade, the population has become more diverse, with the percentage of ethic and racial minorities growing from 32.9 percent to 37.9 percent over the last decade. Indeed, the report notes that Millennials — now representing more than a quarter of the population, more than the 75.4 million Baby Boomers — are more diverse than earlier generations as 44.2 percent belong to a minority group. With the nation as a whole barreling toward a minority-majority future, there are already states where racial and ethnic minorities actually make up the majority. Specifically there are four states and the District of Columbia: Hawaii (77.0 percent), the District of Columbia (64.2 percent), California (61.5 percent), New Mexico (61.1 percent) and Texas (56.5 percent). There are other states on the precipice of a minority-majority population such as Nevada where 48.9 percent is minority. According to the Census more than 11 percent of the nation’s 3,142 counties, or 364, were already majority-minority. This year, the Census noted that five became majority minority between 2013-2014, specifically: Russell, Alabama, Newton, Georgia, Eddy, New Mexico, Brazoria, Texas, and Suffolk city, Virginia. The data comes as a Census report earlier this year projected that by 2044 more than half of the population in the United States would be part of a minority group. http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/06/25/census-more-minority-children-than-whites-more-whites-dying-than-being-born/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) I had the exact same feeling. I was just waiting for the ground to open up and swallow it. God is truly patient... . And the same day he allowed that he went to a church and sang, Amazing Grace. <iframe width="854" height="510" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WmRAxJIa0u8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap That man has no idea what hes playing with. Edited June 27, 2015 by ladyGrace'sDaddy 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Silvermoon Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'm not sure what your thinking, but it was a little off track for me. These people have been waiting a while for this to happen. Do they not have employment, businesses and what not to help boost the economy now. You mean it takes a marriage license to boost the economy....They've been waiting for this law to take affect for some time I really don't think this law will help boost the economy if it hasn't already done so. What's best for this country is to not let the government interfere into every aspect of our lives. They're murdering our liberties, freedoms, justice and peaceful living. Follow the laws of the land, the laws of God, which this country is birth from. Are you for real? Buying things doesn't put money into the economy? It's a thing called capitalism, and it's the greatest system on this earth, because it WORKS, and with this, we're just lining our pockets with more cash. I heard "cha-ching!" when marriage equality was finally passed. And yes, you're right. Don't let the government meddle in your personal lives. Couldn't have said it better myself. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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