This is the first in a two part editorial about our nation and the plan by some to destroy it...
A New Year has started and with it, a new Presidential Administration is about to take up residency in our White House. This is a process that has taken place 44 times before, so who cares? What will be different about this administration? What will the United States look like in 2020 after 4 years under this president?
The United States Constitution is considered to be the oldest in the world - at least when compared to other "single" ruling documents. It has survived over two centuries and many tests. It's longevity can be attributed to God and the hard work of a very intelligent, forward thinking, group of men. This document was borne out of the Revolutionary War and carried us through several wars which either took place, to some degree, on American soil including - the Civil War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, French & Indian War, WWII and the 9/11 Gulf War. The US Constitution survived 4 presidential assassinations, attempted assassinations and other events which resulted in an abrupt change in presidential power. The US Constitution also survived slavery, economic depressions and recessions, natural disasters, civil disobedience and myriad other challenges throughout our history.
In the most view, the strength and survival of our nation has been attributed to the way it was created and how it developed over the years. Our nation was formed by people who left a monarchy, ruled by an oppressive king. For the next two hundred years, people would leave their homelands where freedom was taken away by those in power; and personal success of any kind was no longer possible; for a chance to have a better life for themselves and their families. These people would become part of the greatest nation in the world because of their tenacity, patriotism and hard work.
Most of those coming to the United States by their own will, were from Europe where they had lived with some degree of freedom, only to have it stripped away by tyrants or psychopaths. There were some who desired, but could not come to the United States to start a new life here, whether for economic reasons, because they could not leave family or because they were exterminated by their government. And yes, there were some who did not come because they were willing to sacrifice their freedom to become dependents of their government.
As new citizens, immigrants were welcomed to their new homeland but were expected to assimilate to the American system - our language, our laws and our culture - a small price to pay for what they found to be an amazing opportunity. Life for these immigrants was so much better in fact, that many of them returned to their homeland, as citizens of the United States and soldiers in our armed forces; to fight for the United States and in many cases, die for what it represents. It was their love for the United States that gave our military it's strength to prevail through two world wars. It was their love for the United States that made this the most admired nation in the world.
The early immigrants to the United States learned that by working hard, they could achieve anything, hence the slogan, "Land of Opportunity". Through the 1960's, the citizens of the United States could work an 8 hour day, return at the end of the day to their family in the home they purchased with the money they earned from their hard work. In most homes, the wife (and mother) did not work outside of the home - she didn't have to because the government was not confiscating half of the household income, as they do today. People worked for themselves and for their families, not for the government and family time meant parents spent time with the children.
Of course, we were not a perfect nation. There were societal problems that would have to be addressed, but most homes consisted of two dedicated parents who provided food, shelter, parental and spiritual leadership to their children. The children attended school where they learned reading, writing, arithmetic and history; and how to be contributing members of an ethical society. Children had their place in society and respected their elders. As they matured, children contributed to the success of the home by doing chores. Later, they would begin working outside of the home and eventually leave for college or military service.
Through this period in our development, our parents, teachers, religious and political leaders encouraged each of us to contribute to a better society. President John Kennedy told us to, "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Martin Luther King told us to judge people by the strength of their character, not by the color of their skin. The narrative by our leaders directed us as individuals, to become better parents to our children, better teachers to our young, better stewards of the land and better brothers to our brothers. It was not government's responsibility to support the citizens, but the citizen's responsibility to support the citizens - we were our brother's keeper. The government was responsible for protecting our nation's borders and the citizens within...and little more...but change was looming.
There were people around the world who did not like our system of government - whether they considered us a threat or competition, the United States, as it stood, must be stopped. Well funded groups began infiltrating our nation at every level for the sole purpose of destroying our way of life. Through their efforts, they would turn us against one another by accentuating our differences. By doing this, not only would we be willing to fight against one another, but unlike our ancestors, we would not be willing to defend one another. Because as Sam Houston said, a divided nation cannot stand, this would leave us weak and vulnerable. It would not be fast, but those looking to destroy us, were willing to wait.
Dividing us would become easier over time as generations died off. The grateful people who came to America after losing freedom and possessions in their homeland would die. The people who fought for freedom in WWI and WWII would die. Those who fought against the movement to divide us would die; and eventually our nation would die.
The change started with the planting of seeds during the 1960's. Communist and socialist groups would take away the focus on our national security by convincing us that crises exist where they did not. This plan would expand for years to come. Among these exaggerated crises were the civil rights movement, sexual revolution, Vietnam War, Watergate, OPEC Oil Embargo, AIDS, police brutality,,,through current times when we have micro-aggression, gay marriage, abortion, transgender rights, healthcare, Ferguson, mass shootings and more police brutality. All of these, and thousands more similar crises have pitted Americans against Americans by our "leaders", our media and our educators.
To seal our fate, each new generation learns less, particularly about the world and nation's history. What they are taught is often censored or edited by opinionated educators, media or celebrities. The information sent over mass media is usually controlled by money or power and is seldom accurate. Most young people and many older people do not care to learn the truth and will usually base their opinion on mass media soundbites. Sadly, because those who truly suffered are becoming fewer, and those raised on an entitlement mindset are become the majority, nothing short of a complete societal reset will stop the imminent demise of the United States that we have know and loved for 230 years.
Even more disappointing is how close all average Americans really stand in our thinking, but how we allow those in power to divide us by exaggerating our differences. This come from those with extreme views and those in leadership who aim to benefit from our division. These are the people who hope to see the end of our system of government - the end of our Constitution and the end of our freedom. A system where money equals power - caste system.
Some see this as a trend toward a one world government or a new world order. In recent times, Presidents George H.W. Bush and Barrack Obama spoke publicly about working toward a new world order, so it is not a conspiracy theory, but fact. Such a one world government would put a few people in control of all people. This level of power in a small country requires strict limits on freedom. People who violate the law are severely punished. To tolerate any dissension invites mass rebellion. On a larger scale, control would be much stronger and punishment, much more severe.
After surviving nearly 230 years of attacks, the U.S. Constitution is on the brink of dissolution. It will likely not survive another 230 years and may not last another 50 years because the damage done by the anti-American groups is deep. Our only chance, as I mentioned earlier, is a complete reset. This would require our young people to become educated on world history - the true history, not the history taught in schools today by radical activists. It would require the people of our nation to realize how close we are in our thinking; to demand and work toward unity as a people, not as a government. It would require each of us to think for ourselves and not allow those in power to tell us what to think. However, even if all of this could happen, our only hope is to turn to God to save us from what appears to be the inevitable end.
Everything I have written above and all that I write in Part II, is to make a point that we are not as divided as some groups would like us to believe. It is my opinion, based on my observations and participation in politics over the past 45 years. Some will challenge what I've said in an attempt to debunk my theories or to show how intelligent they think they are. That's okay. The fact is, we are a nation divided. When attribute our nations greatest accomplishment to individuals. We attribute our nations fails however, to our government. People make us, government breaks us. Again, I encourage everyone to think for themselves whether you agree with me or not. Stay tuned...
