[ForSale-Swap] Independence Day
AI2Q
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Thu Jul 5 09:56:34 EDT 2007
... and this, from a combat vet, like myself ....
Once Upon America
By John Cory, a Vietnam veteran who received the Purple Heart and Bronze
Star with V device, 1969 - 1970.
Wednesday 04 July 2007
"No one man can terrorize a whole nation unless we are all his
accomplices." - Edward R. Murrow
And so it goes. The 4th of July is here with its parades and "what
America means to me" essays, and picnics and fireworks, and all those pretty
speeches about freedom and democracy and the true meaning of Independence
Day. But it is all a facade. A lie.
Modern America now spies on its citizens, conducts warrantless wiretaps,
suspends habeas corpus, creates "free speech zones" to corral protestors out
of sight of sensitive royal eyes, and politicizes the very justice system
meant to protect people's rights by turning it into a fraternity of
God-fearing Republican conservatism. Neocon America rewards hate speech with
celebrity, reviles the very immigration that built this country, and sells
out to the highest lobbyist while poisoning its people. Preemptive war
trumps truth, and death is glorified by those who never have to sacrifice an
ounce of flesh. America has become the personal ATM machine of Bush and the
GOP while their corporate cronies line their pockets with the lives of our
loved ones.
Washington is no longer that "shining city on the hill," but rather a
dismal swamp cloud of shadows that slink about in swirls of deception. The
people's house is a piceous cavern of razor black secrets that shred the
Constitution with every breath. And those charged with defending the
Constitution - defending the Bill of Rights - scurry around in frantic
search for the cheese of compromise and campaign contributions.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Our lives begin to end the day we
become silent about things that matter."
Americans have become orphans of the great silence.
Democrat and Republican alike have forsaken representation of the people
and the people's will. The latest polls show that 77 percent of Americans
want the troops home from Iraq. And still the politicians argue for more
time, maybe more money, maybe there is a way to support the troops without
confronting the GOP machine. Congressional approval is at the same
depressing nadir as that of George Bush. The people voted for change and got
nothing but wimpy words and bluster and more political petulance - and more
death and destruction.
America needs leadership, not Congressional co-conspirators or
senatorial somnambulists. We need inspiration, not desperation. Edward R.
Murrow said: "We hardly need to be reminded that we are living in an age of
confusion - a lot of us have traded in our beliefs for bitterness and
cynicism or for a heavy package of despair, or even a quivering portion of
hysteria. Opinions can be picked up cheap in the market place while such
commodities as courage and fortitude and faith are in alarmingly short
supply."
I'm not a smart guy, nor educated in the fine political arts, but here's
the deal: it's time to wake up and step up, dear Democrats. Plan all you
want to take Congressional seats in the '08 elections - but be prepared to
pay the price for inaction today. Nothing is off the table. Nothing. Ever.
Push the subpoenas to this White House. Don't fold. Don't whine. Don't
run. And while you push the subpoenas to find the truth, fashion your
spending bill that America supports, the one with the timetable for bringing
our loved ones home. And then push that the day after you push the
subpoenas. And when Bush vetoes the spending bill, shout it from the nearest
blog and rooftop, that George Bush just vetoed America. Vetoed the will of
the American people. And push for another vote.
And then generate the bill to bring back the Draft. That's right, the
Draft. If Bush's war is so damned patriotic that he keeps recycling the
troops over and over - then it is the patriotic duty of every American son
and daughter to be drafted and serve. And when Bush vetoes that, remind
America that the war is not all that patriotic, and certainly not for
everyone - just those that Bush picks to die in the sandbox of incompetence
and violence that is Iraq.
And then you start impeachment procedures against Bush and Cheney and
Rove. You push the hearings that must be shown to all the American people -
the voters - the ones who live and die at the hands of these ruthless,
greedy thugs and power-hungry politicians.
And when you are called un-American and unpatriotic, point your finger
at Bush and Cheney and remind everyone of Ronald Reagan, who said:
"Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty." And that, my
Democratic friends, is all the bipartisanship this country needs. The words
of Dr. King should be your comfort. "When you are right you cannot be too
radical; when you are wrong, you cannot be too conservative."
It is the 4th of July. Celebrate Independence Day by repeating the words
of George Bush when he addressed the UN Assembly on September 21, 2004. "The
desire for freedom resides in every human heart. And that desire cannot be
contained forever by prison walls or martial laws, or secret police. Over
time, and across the Earth, freedom will find a way."
Any other choice and we become a story that begins, "Once upon America
there used to be democracy and freedom"
NNNN
----- Original Message -----
From: n2lxm at juno.com
To: forsale-swap at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:14 PM
Subject: [ForSale-Swap] Independence Day
Independence Day
Greetings all,
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, the day we all celebrate our country's
Independence. With two sons now serving over seas this holiday takes on a
new meaning to me. At our towns 4th of July Celebration last night I
show many former and Active Military Personal walking around the
festivities. I took the time to say hello and to thank them all for
serving, For with out Brave Men and Woman who stand and take the oath to
defend this Great County from Any and All who Threaten it We would not
have a Holiday to Celebrate. As I have said before in other postings, To
Those Who have Served and to Those who are serving Now, THANK YOU. I
hear a lot from some about how they stand behind the Flag, Just remember
that the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines stand if front of the
Flag. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.
Jeff N2LXM
AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR
AMERICAN
PATRIOT
Proud Father of two US MARINES
----- Original Message -----
From: n2lxm at juno.com
To: forsale-swap at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:14 PM
Subject: [ForSale-Swap] Independence Day
Independence Day
Greetings all,
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, the day we all celebrate our country's
Independence. With two sons now serving over seas this holiday takes on a
new meaning to me. At our towns 4th of July Celebration last night I
show many former and Active Military Personal walking around the
festivities. I took the time to say hello and to thank them all for
serving, For with out Brave Men and Woman who stand and take the oath to
defend this Great County from Any and All who Threaten it We would not
have a Holiday to Celebrate. As I have said before in other postings, To
Those Who have Served and to Those who are serving Now, THANK YOU. I
hear a lot from some about how they stand behind the Flag, Just remember
that the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines stand if front of the
Flag. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.
Jeff N2LXM
AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR
AMERICAN
PATRIOT
Proud Father of two US MARINES
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