This the best essay I have seen! Thank you!

Excellent commentary!!!!! Timely and to the point. Keep up the good work.

Nasdaq.com reported that Treasury auctions conducted yesterday and the day before will, when they clear on Monday, already exceed the debt ceiling. The debate is over. BHO blatantly ignores the Constitution and the law and Congress is irrelevant. We have here a military dictatorship that is even now completing the destruction of the United States of America.

To buoy your assertions, this is by written by an retired engineer friend of mine:

I attended my grandson's commencement ceremony Friday (5/8/11) at Central Missouri University in Warrensburg, MO. the speaker was W.J. Clinton.

Clinton’s message was that we're forever going to have dissent in the world until there is "equality" among nations.

According to him, the sure way to achieve world peace is for there to be no "wealthy" nations and no "poor" nations - that everyone be economically and politically "equal".

Part of his solution is for more government regulations concerning the manufacture and consumption of energy. He, through his foundation, is "tirelessly working" to achieve these ends.

You form your own conclusions here but mine goes as follows:

The wealthy nations (U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan according to Clinton) must curtail the consumption and manufacture of energy (and initiate a corresponding reduction in our standard of living) until we are on par with the "poor" nations of the world (several African nations, the middle east and central / south America according to Clinton). Even Bill admitted raising the standard of living for these nations would be near impossible, so the only conclusion is that he advocates a reduction of ours to the poverty level of those. He proposed to do that through the ruse of "global warming" using the E.P.A. to regulate (toxic) carbon dioxide emissions through taxation. Clinton really lambasted the United States for our failure to go along with the Kyoto Accord where the U.S. would finance 80% of the "climate control" bill for the entire planet.

Is this what we really want? Limited (or no) electricity, almost total abolition of the automobile and exorbitant food costs?

Watch out here folks, this is how the Marxists amongst us are thinking: one society with all of us equal (and equally poor). Not exactly what I wish for my grand-kids.

Brilliant. Provocative. Right on point. Thank you!

i really believe we are on the move to take back this nation....after seeing that mayday prade in la cal. i am convinced that americans that love liberty better be armed....i am, and if it is my destiny to ''water the tree of liberty'' so be it....i have served in the us army, in viet nam, and the GOOD LORD spared me to come back home and be a fruitful husband father, buisness man, all to the credit of my Savior.....L ord lead me now....jimi kendrik

When Obama first came on the scene, I immediatly assessed him as a snake oil politician, sociopathic and of nefarious bent. Glad I wasn't the only one.

Impeachment - a serious dialogue must begin

Secondly - A national work program (private hiring)

must be implemented - preferably a ten year prog.

Hit the nail right on the head. This administration is taking us down the road to communism, plain and simple. Communism masked as socialism, masked as liberalism. Atlas Shrugged

Mark, this is one of your finest! This tells it like it is in NO uncertain terms. Those in denial have a terminal case of cranial rectumitis brother. What you have clearly stated are the FACTS of the case...and they are undisputed! Keep up the great effort! I got your back covered!

Thanks for giving me hope again, I was on the verge of a major pity party regarding the direction of our country. Count me in, too!

Mark,

You cannot have said anything better and as scary as the truth is, this piece of manure pretending to be the President is destroying our Republic. It is all open for us to see in Stanley Kurtz's book I am reading, "Radical-in-Cief". I recommend it but his past associations scares the living daylights out of me. Keep up your good work and God bless out country.

Just the thought of Obama getting another 4 years in the White House scares me. I just hope that we get a good republican that can beat him and restore this country to get great again.

Semper Fi

Great Essay!!

There are simple solutions that can be made from decisions that come from the minds of the moral and just before God. Solutions do not take many reams of rules and regulations to accomplish just values.

Our nation was founded by such men and ladies with high personal convictions for a nation of people to govern themselves. Those that knew their duty to god, their nation, their neighbor and themselves.

As usual, you are right on the money! Now, in order to get re-elected, Obama wants to take credit for the death of Bin Laden. I saw a letter to the editor of my local paper say that he was "a brilliant military strategist." Puleeze. I laughed so hard I thought my pants would never dry. That writer was one of he duped, and I fear, there are tons more. Some Americans are so credulous and ignorant.

Excellent commentary! I so wish that Americans would desire to be more educated about what is truly in our constitution, the limits intended for our government, and that they are not hearing the truth from the mainstream media so. They don't really know what is going on in this country and around the world if that is the only place they get their "news." It amazes me that after everything our president has done and how much he has lied to the American people, that anyone would actually vote for him next year. Unfortunately though, there are people who won't hear the truth because they don't seem to believe we could lose our liberties. Where on earth have those people been?

Wonderful essay! What is going to take to begin impeachment proceedings against this charlatan?

On another note, isn't it ironic that Obama and his ilk always paint the GOP with the "favors for millionares and billionares" brush, when there are probable more millionares and billionares that donate to and vote for Democrat candidates?

And as for "redistribution of wealth", when Soros, Obama, Moore, Pelosi, Reid, Clinton, et al. forego their lavish incomes and expense accounts and donate all their worldly possessions to charity, THEN they can preach to me about "equality".

For that matter, when airheads like Gore give up their limos, jet rides, and mansions, THEN they can preach to me about saving the planet.

Finally, when the people who believe that human beings are a scourge on the planet lead by example and remove themselves from its surface, then, and ONLY then will I give their opinions any weight.

Thanks!!!!! You say it so well. (Every article)

Keep em coming......

Mark - Fantastic commentary! Worthy of a real patriot! Please continue the superb work!

Hey, Jim H.? When the revolution comes through your area, you might want to get out of the way. Wake up and smell the kool-aid.

Mark - have you considered "throwing your hat in the ring?" We could begin a Patriot Party!

I appreciate your remarks, Mark. Christianity is "crazy" to humanists. But God is our vindicator and if God be for US who can be against US??? Would they like to fight God Almighty??? God is their enemy if they decide to do what is described in Romans 1.

I read this quote and thought it appropriate here.

"I love agitation and investigation, and glory in defending unpopular TRUTH against popular error."

James A. Garfield

The John Sevier Statue at the Capitol was dedicated by a Chaplain that made this statement:

"May the charm of living dangerously never leave the heart of a Tennessean." Amen

Like Davy Crockett said, "Be sure your right and go ahead." Amen and Amen

Keep, Keeping on.

For God & Country

The American

In Thursdays essay “Sunset or Sunrise on Liberty?” Mr. Alexander was again spot on.

Some might call you crazy Mark but in the end the profiler was right, you have the heart and mind of a Warrior.

We only need to look to the past for answers to today’s questions. The Bible and the Constitution have all we need if we only have the wisdom use the knowledge. I’m sure Ronald Reagan’s file was stamped Warrior too. I’m also confident that he knew where to turn for the right answers.

Let’s hope that the ever raising tide of patriots can reverse the sickening path that these truly perverse lunatics have led our Country down.

With BHO now sporting a 60% approval rating, 1 in 5 on some form of govenment support, unions firmly sitting in the drivers seat and the Republican party looking to be totally fractured and unable to rally behind a strong candidate, I fail to see how the "great one" isn't a shoe-in for a second term. Voter turnout among those on the receiving end of the income redistribution along with union members will be strong, wanting to keep their money secure, while far too many of the eligible voters having their money confiscated will sit this one out, blindly feeling that current policy hasn't affected their everyday lives. America is being taken hostage without a shot being fired. The new weapon is apathy.

I enjoy the Post and support it, but as to your Dawn of Liberty article, dream on. You are right about what could be. Unfortunately, it won’t be. Nothing will cause the Federal Elites to reduce their advantage over us proletarians. The fascists would control a constitutional convention. Correcting Constitutional amendments would never be adopted. The Judiciary will continue its fall to the left. Sacrifices will continue to be demanded for the other guy. The few of us born in the ‘20’s, and still members of the Calvin Coolidge Club (the best CCC), try not to be cynical; it’s hard.

I am struck by the President's persistant use of the words 'ordinary American', and his insistance that his policies are directed towards improving their 'lot'. I speak with these 'ordinary Americans' every day in my job (financial endeavors), and, to a man and women, they are terrified of the direction that they see our country heading under this administration. They see the eroding of liberties once taken for granted, as well as the buying power of their hard-earned dollars and the spiritual demise of their children and grand-children. They are worried, not so much for themselves, as for their children. You say it well, Mark, when you use the word 'courage' to define what it will take for us to right this ship that is rapidly taking on the heavy waters of debt. Keep taking the fight to the liberals!!!!

It is incumbent upon us as true Patriots to speak up, speak out and speak often. May I include this great quote, "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil; God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act." -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer

"I see a new dawn for Liberty on the horizon."

“Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.” Thomas Jefferson

Wrongful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will with no limits, or within limits drawn around us by the inferior rights of others. Tyranny (from the point of view of the tyrant) is unobstructed action according to the tyrant’s will with no limits, or within limits drawn around the tyrant by the inferior rights of others; i.e.: the tyrant possesses wrongful liberty. Tyranny (from the point of view of a serf) is obstructed action according to someone else's will (the tyrant's will) within limits drawn around us by the unequal (superior) rights of others (superior rights of the tyrant and his favorites).

Envision 1,000 people in the Superdome - each naturally different from every other – each a unique individual – yet each naturally surrounded by an equally protective bubble – each individual equally protected in their life, liberty and labored-for property. Under equal rights each individual possesses maximum freedom of activity – each individual has maximum human liberty – maximum “unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others.” As soon as any group of individuals unjustly possess superior rights they become surrounded by larger protective bubbles which, out of geometric necessity, unjustly reduces in like measure the freedom of activity – the liberty - of everyone else. Imagine a King or Prince, or the Pigs of Animal Farm, surrounded by bubbles tens or hundreds or thousands of times larger than that of everyone else – the rest of us restricted within limits drawn around us by the superior rights of others.

Liberty is a function of equal rights. Tyranny is a function of unequal rights where some are "more equal than others" through violation of the rights of others.

That, sir, is the most concise, truest, and most complete description that I've seen of our current situation in this country. We truly are at a crossroads in the history of the United States. We can choose to remain a nation of sheep, being manipulated into a Socialist shadow of our former greatness, or we can stand up for our God-given rights and liberties. We simply MUST stop these lying, corupt, greedy politicians whom we have allowed to hijack our nation and nearly force us into bankruptcy. I find it amazingly clear that Obama is attempting to destroy our way of life and also that he doesn't have any intent of honoring his sworn oath of office. If I had children, I'd feel like a complete traitor to them and their future if I didn't spend every waking minute and every available cent to defeat this bastardization of the American dream of freedom and liberty and the rule of law and private property rights. This administration is openly corrupt and, dare I say, evil, in its' treatment of our Constitution and our Bill of Rights. If we don't stand up and fight for our country, America as a free country will simply cease to exist. I've spent every spare cent that I can muster to give to those entities that are fighting to restore liberty and freedom to our nation and trying to stop this runaway train of endless spending and thug politics. I work in a company where I'm forced to be a member of a labor union. That union is and has been spending huge untold amounts of money (union dues) to support this administration and to support many Socialist and even Communist entities that are all supporting Obama and his "spreading of the wealth". I can't break through the conditioning of the people who are my co-workers (otherwise intelligent, seemingly reasonable people) to make them accept and understand how evil our union actually is and how much more evil public worker unions are. I share your sentiments and I'll continue to do everything in my power to support the people and organizations who are trying to save our country from this grave threat to our way of life and to our freedom and liberties. ABOVE ALL, DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION!

Mark::Keep up the good work. This was outstanding.

You refer to the president as a phony "community organizer..." In fact, he may be a very good community organizer. The trouble is that he's a terrible president.

Mark is so correct that I find it hard to comprehend how we got to this juncture. And yet, most assuredly, here we are. The blood of this patriot will gladly be spilled in the name and defense of the Constitution of the United States as it was originally written and intended. I pray it never comes to that, but if it will restore freedom to the US from tyranical government encrouchment, bring it on.

An absolutely outstanding article...no more to say, let's start implementation.

Obama should have been the ambulance chaser that God clearly had intended him to be.

Great essay; in fact, your greatest. I agree wholeheartedly.

God, who planted "Righteous Roots" on this continent some 400+ years ago, will not permit Obama and his cadre of leftists to destroy America today.

America is exceptional because God made it so; and I look forward to His intervention very soon.

The only way I see any significant restoration of constitutional Rule of Law or the transformational reformation of government is amending Article III, section 1 of the Constitution. There is no way the founding fathers could have known that 200 years hence that those despots appointed to federal judgeships and justices would be living into their 80s and 90s. I am one of those taxpayers that does not think that any federal Judge/Justice should be appointed to a lifetime position without the voters periodically approving their 'continuance' on the bench. I propose that one third of all federally appointed Judges/Justices (yes-that includes the SCOTUS) names appear on the ballot for the area/district that they represent every two years.(All ballots for SCOTUS justices.) Each Judges/Justices name would be followed by a simple Yes or No question "Should this Judge/Justice remain on the bench?" If the majority says "Yes" then that Judge/Justice remains on the bench for roughly six more years. If the majority says "No" then the President would need to nominate another Judge/Justice within a given amount of time, 120 days or so. For an appointed Judge/Justice to remain on the bench for life during 'good behavior' assumes that they have the ability to read and comprehend the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and supporting amendments as they were written. The sorry state of the republic is obvious proof that they do not and by my opinion that reflects 'poor behavior'! Just a thought.....

The problem is the 69 million who voted for Obama never took the time to digest what he was saying.

"This is our moment, this is our time to turn the page on the policies of the past,... OK heard similar before.

"...to offer a new direction...." Again, politician say this all the time. No big deal.

"...fundamentally transforming the United States of America." - Whoa! Hold the phone! The Constitution is the fundamental basis. So he wants to transform the USA to what? That is what no one asked until it was too late!

Mark,

Well said! The time is at hand for sides to be taken and sacrifices made to restore our Constitutional foundation. Obama and socialism is NOT the way.

Excellent Essay. As painful as it is, you are telling the truth. Since as Jesus said, "The truth shall set you free." It is a shame that our "leaders" cannot be trueful.

It's one of my favorite Paine quotes, but right now the "shrinks from the service of his country" doesn't seem to fit. I think it is more appropriate to condemn he who "shrinks from the call of his fellow patriots" or "shrinks from devotion to the Constitution."

To too many people the country IS the government, and they confuse service to country as supporting the government.

Mark,

I agree whole-heartedly with your sentiment, but if we neglect the power given to the Federal Reserve all our effort is for naught. With the Federal Reserve in control of our money supply, any attempts at cutting government debt will collapse the money supply and cause an economic collapse. The problem is that money is not printed, it is loaned into existence and so the governments role is to keep borrowing money to keep up the money supply. Of course that enriches the banks and bankers and gives enormous control to the government.

If we really want to limit the government control, the US has to take back the power to issue debt-free currency and End the Fed.

For more info:

Money as Debt 2 Promises Unleashed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_doYllBk5No

The Money Masters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXb-LrVkuwM

Thank you for finally putting in writing the ACTUAL unemployment figure of 16%.

It seems to me that our government has forgotten about the law regarding monopolies. How do we get that restored? ATT is at it again with their acquistion of more and more mobile phone service.

Our country is no longer a place where equal opportunity exists. Corporations have thrown that idea out of the window with pure greed and malice replacing it. How do we, the citizens, stop this madness? It is no wonder people are struggling just to exist. Company benefits no longer exist except for the top executives, who are already raking in billions of dollars in salary and stock options. Somehow this all has to stop in order for freedom to continue. We are not a democratic society any longer and that is very sad and frightening.

If we could get the Congress to pass a law changing the tax laws so that EVERYONE pays 2% tax and NOONE has access to loopholes, there would not be a debt problem. The rich would still be rich, but the poor and middle class would finally be rid of all the extra taxes that fall on us to pay, and have a fair chance of living a decent life.

Help.

Mark Alexander, you are absolutely correct in each point you have made in your latest article. I agree that this nation will indeed rise to face the battle for our Liberty and Freedom in 2012 and beyond. That battle was evidenced by the victories we achieved in 2010 when Americans began to say with their votes "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH."

The colonial Sons of Liberty's present day counterparts (The Tea Party) are alive and well and we shall not fail to stop the giant miasmic debacle which is democratic socialism a.k.a. Marxist Socialism as envisioned by and being worked upon by the current thief at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and his minions.

Too many Americans have given their blood, their lives and their fortunes in defense of our essential liberty to have it squandered by those who know nothing of nor care about the basics of our historic success as a nation.

We must not acquiesce nor falter in our battle to protect, uphold and preserve the legacy of American Liberty and Freedom which at our founding was the result of 6000 years of myriad attempts made by human beings to govern themselves rather than being ruled by others.

God bless you in all that you and your colleagues at the Patriot Post have and are doing on a daily basis to inform Americans of the fact that it is without any doubt true that our Liberty and Freedom require eternal vigilance and wise action. I do not doubt that Samuel Adams, especially, would be quite proud of the ferment currently in great evidence among our people.

WE SHALL NOT FAIL either our past nor future generations in accomplishing the re-establshment of the universally true and sound principles upon which this nation, the greatest nation in all the history of mankind, has embodied in our very souls with the help of Divine Providence.

James A. Bateman, Tool, Texas

An inspiratinal work as is often the case. Sadly, if Liberty is once again to be the guide for us, it will be a banner raised from the ashes of our old nation. Although many logical reasons for the collapse of our Republic may be given, the fact is that the die was cast when we "officially" turned our back on the One who gave us Liberty and now deny Him access to our schools, courts and financial system. It is our duty to continue the struggle but unless the Lord build the house, the effort will be in vain.

Perhaps when circumstances deteriorate enough, Patriots will attempt to gather and some States will be allowed to leave peacefully this time.

No one can remark on that I comment much about the very tragic condition that the United States has reached.

But I am, under my non Hebrew name, a former Senior-Fellow Engineer US DoD Military Avionics Programs who is terrible concerned about said conditions.

Regretfully, much as it is here, in the US it will take more than massaging the totally controlled political machines.

I visited trice Valley Forge, three times Old Ironsides and at least one most of the Civil War Cemeteries, while Washington, due to my work, was always on my travel plans.

See, I was not born in the US and my Birth Certificate will prove that. Yet the US IS MY COUNTRY which I see being destroyed.

I am not longer young but I offer myself to help restore it. Not with donations, talks or shows.

What can one do to get the job done before it is too late?

Mark, I consistently look forward to your essays and appreciate your call to action. You have an unbelievable knack for pointing out where our country stands and what we have at risk if we do not act. I at this time would like to turn the table on you. With all do respect, you need to recognize your call to duty. I believe you should step up and that you should be running for BHO's seat as President of this great nation where you could then implement your strategies and REALLY make a difference to the magnitude that you are capable of. Just sayin. God bless you and your staff.

I keep hearing people crying,' tax the rich,,,tax the rich'. I believe that if you leave them alone, they will be spending their money on mansions, boats, (yachts) airplanes, high priced cars, luxury vacations, the best wines and liquors, motor homes, motorcycles, skidoos, etc. etc.! AND all of these things are taxed to the max. Not many of these are obtainable by the middle class, because of price. BUT it takes thousands of workers to create these things for the rich and super rich to buy, and that is creating EMPLOYMENT, and that is also called JOBS.! Take away TOO MUCH of their money, and they will hide it OVERSEAS and spend it on FOREIGN PRODUCTS.!

No, I'm not one of the rich. My wife and I depend on a once a month S S check.

Outstanding Essay!!!! We must not let this crisis go to waste and I think the TEA party has the nucleus to return our country to its roots and the Rule of Law.

If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. Thomas Paine

The sad truth is that unless the current trends in the U.S. are not reversed, and quickly,then the disintegration of the nation is inevitable. The only question is whether it will be peaceful or violent. Given the proclivity of man towards the latter,the future may indeed be grim. God help us all.

And the people said, "Amen"!

It makes me incredulous to see POTUS claim he wants to work together with the GOP, then digress to the depths of "moats, with alligators", throwing seniors out in the street, and allof his other outright mendacious scare tactic fabrications. Of course, any and all critics of policy are labelled racist. I, too, fear that unless we can check the socialist menace our Gargantuan government has become, we are facing a sunset of American Exceptionalism.But I pray that we as Patriots are awakening to this scourge and can, as after the Carter malaise, see that "America's best days still lie ahead of us."

Your analysis of our nation's situation is supremely accurate and inspiring. I only hope there are enough Patriots left to bring it to fruition. The general attitude of trivializing and ignoring their oath of office of our elected officials saddens me. I was brought up to regard one's reputation and honor as one's most valuable possession, yet most of our current elected officials profane their oath by their actions.

As usual...your Essay(s) are right on! Very thought provoking. Would be benefitial if the 'liberals' would read these, but since they already know it all, no need to.

But I agree with something you said...anyone who wants to or attains governmental office, should be required to serve in the militay right out of school or college.Let them learn what America is about.

Your essay was really pointless and misses the reality of the situation. Our government is and has been operating outside the scope of the constitution for some time. Our first line of defence, the military, has let us down. I know this is blasphemy to your readers but the truth often appears to be just that. Our military is to defend us against foreign AND DOMESTIC enemies. They have not done this (although we are currently dismanteling a nation who our own government admits was never a threat to us in Libya). It is not time to take action. That time has come and gone.

What are you saying Alexander. Are you suggesting that if someone voted for Obama in 2008 to prove they were not a racist, they'll have to vote for someone else in 2012 to prove they are not an idiot.

Re Mark: I concur with you, odd but true. What will it take to settle this question or to impeach the president? Let's examine one item. His birth certificate. There are over 28 Tea party individuals in the house, 12 in the senate. Investigate and hold hearings. I stated this prior and said, "no political will." The question is why. They are held accountable to you, not the Tea Party, not the GOP. If the president made grievous actions against the United States, impeach. It is up to those you voted for.

For those who think I'm a bleeding heart liberal, yes I've been called that on this post, I voted for neither candidate for president.

Rifleman: see my Monday Post and let's have a private exchange or public. I am curious as to why some factions think braking the law is good and it isn't breaking the law. Before you do, pull up Conservative John McCain, Senator, Az, speech on torture , water boarding and why there was no actionable intelligence. I only went through it as part of resistance training to torture, he was a POW.

We will never see eye to eye but as I've always said, "When 2 Rabbis meet in open debate about the law the only outcome is the truth."

to everyone. thank you for being more civil for as I posted, and I noticed, a lot of Liberals read these comments and this blog as a form of self justification. Name calling only reinforces a stereotype.

As usual, Mark points us in the right direction.Like Mr. Brown, I too am a product of the 1920s. FDR tried the same tactics as Obama, World War II came along and actually brought America out of the Great Depresion and made FDR look like a genius.Unless All Americans rise up and demand an end to Obama's foolisness and grandiose schemes we are doomed to head down the path of socialism envisioned by Wilson, Roosevelt and Obama. Impeachment of Obama would give notice that Americans dislike him, don't trust him and desire his removal from our lives. ACORN might take him back.

To quote Thomas Jefferson, "a little rebellion now and then is a good thing." Like you Mark, I'm prepared for either the transformational restoration, or the transformational reformation of government. Hopefully, the conflict will be resolved peacefully, but if not, I'm armed and ready for the second option. De oppresso liber!

Mark;The precision,clarity, directness, of your word choice and phrasing is, excuse me, exceeds your finest work! It is a cargo of accuracy! I see no vessel of transport. No plan of action. I say to you, Sir, and to SHmue Halevi, that an examination of the website,www.goooh,com may provide some direction. In fact, the concepts presented there are very likely the vehicle to transport this excellent thought piece into reality. I understand "crazy" as described. Many with the similar affliction just rid the planet of a real crazy. Semper Fi!

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Of course, that would be our Motto: Veritas vos Liberabit! Time for us to set some political "leaders" FREE!

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I'm not sure 'free' would be the best....hopefully we can get 10-20 for each one.

(years, that is)

" It is the responsibility of the warrior to protect his country from the GOVERNMENT" Thomas Paine

Obama is so full of cocaine he does not know up from down In fact He never made the decision to go after Osam Bid Lodin Obama is in over his head He is the most expensive unemployed President we have ever had He must be i mpeached like CLINTON was JFG

I speak on a regular basis to my Congressman of the 15th Congressional District of Florida and I keep asking why are we still talking about birth certificates and all of the other trash Obama and derelicts have created. Prior to the last election we promised some investigations, we took the House and suddenly we hear nothing. There is enough stuff hidden behind Obama including his BC Hoax to unravel him and everything else this evil imposter has created would go away. GET ON WITH THE PROMISES CONGRESS.

An essay of sheer genius. I am a retired army sergeant on social security who would gladly give up my ssan for real freedom. It could be easily replaced in a free market society. I am 71 years old and I have watched little pices of our rights pinched off over the years carefully and incrementally until this nation now looks more like the USSR than what I grew up in. God help us. I hope what little I was able to give helps.

Mark, I have not given up. Yes, I've read the well worn quote of Sam Adams. For 2 years you have shown your readers the peril we face. We have faced it for far longer than 2 years. I go to rallies, vote, write, educate. Yipee. We slide futher into tyranny every day and those leaders who used to just be incompetent and selfish and self serving are now openly treasonous. Reagan - your mentor - said the solutions are simple. Not easy - but simple. Why are they not being presented ?

Published December 23, 1776, an essay began with the words "These are the times that try men's souls." It was written by Thomas Paine, not the Thomas Payne to whom these words were attributed at the begining of your May 11, 2011 publication. There was, indeed, a Thomas Payne that lived at the same time, but he was a bookstore owner in London. By the way, from one warrior to another, thanks for all you do.

Thank you a trillion times (inflation is at work with gratitude, also!). This POD who pretends to be a human being is the biggest fraud ever perpetrated on a nation. My anger surges when I think of how hard those of us with a grain of common sense knew what he was/is and tried to get the Word out, but the sheeple bleated on and voted for him anyway. Now they are in the same sinking boat - how's that CHANGE going, you idiots?!

"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman." --Thomas Payne

I think it's supposed to be "Paine" not "Payne"

Mark,

Like you, I have been assessed as "crazy" by several psychological profilers while I was in the Army. Not destructively crazy, but just enough "off the bubble" to get the job done.

Thank you for your insightful, encouraging essay. My favorite mental photograph is of a U-Haul pulling up to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., and out-loading the freeloaders who currently occupy the manse.

Keep Up the Fire!

Mr Alexander,

Your comments are excellent. They also describe what is happening in my country, Australia. I look forward to reading more. Australia's Treasurer, a "bloke" by the name of Wayne Swan, has just announced his budget for 2011/12. It is a "do nothing"" budget that will not address our own crippling national debt. Our government is also heading in the wrong direction with a proposed "carbon tax" and a "super tax" on mining. Both will be disastrous for our economy.

Mark,

I have been called crazy in the same way as you, and our pasts are somewhat similar. To the point: What are you going to do, now that the Presbyterians have gone the way of the Episcopalians?

Ed

It’s sad and daunting that the logical case you make for our political salvation/national survival has such an uphill struggle for even minimal acceptance and appropriate action. The public which brought the current Administration to power is enthralled by the “truth of the moment” which changes in the blink of an eye, and allows politicians to flip-flop without being called to account. Essential elements of the “truth” are that big oil and rich people are evil, and that the nanny state is our savior. That being said, it is heartening to read the veritable flood of approving comments to the Essay. Our Country is being sorely tried, but it’s true spirit is not yet dead.

This is your best essay so far. Looking forward to more. Every day, Obama continues to shows his utter contempt for the constitution and the rule of law. We must make very sure that Obama is a ONE TERM PRESIDENT!!!!! The consequences of a second Obama could be dire.

I fully agree with the fact that Obama and his puppets are destroying the economy, as well as the Constitution by "choosing what laws they enforce." When you consider what the dollar has done since he took office, look no further than Japan. One dollar now buys 80 yen, compared to two years ago when it was over 100 yen. In 1967, I was able to buy 390 yen for One Dollar. Can you say downward spiral?

You never seem to be wrong and, this time, you have it EXACTLY right. Thanks again for your opinions

(or, rather, facts).

my grandpa Henry, a 2nd generation american from germany, often talked to me about communism. He hated it and what it stood to do, and he hated kruschev, who was the personification of the same. we are, i believe, going to have to refresh the tree of Liberty if it is going to survive, and if we are going to extinguish the worn out, worthless tree of the omniscient state. God bless you for your excellent analysis of the times we live in. chuck b

Masterful and a thrill to read, Mark! You lay out our clear choice - succumb to socialistic tyranny or rise up and reinstall principles of liberty. I appreciate your optimism for a liberty sunrise. I stand with you in confronting trouble today, not passing on to our offspring. Thank you, patriot, for all you do.

I believe our country is in free-fall. It is too late to for the reformation of the U.S. Secession by one or more states who then form a new nation built on the principles of our Founding Fathers, but with better safeguards written into the constitution. Can it be done? I don't know, but I'm sure this the only to ensure freedom and liberty for our children and following generations.

Psalm 19 V 17........"the nation that forgets

God will be turned into hell". What will happen

will happen but you are so right, we must make

a stand and fight, I see it looming.....William

Mark, I agree 100% with your column on thursday, 12 May. The nation has been brought to the brink of failure due to the budget deficit. As you have said before, both parties must share the blame - so it must be that both parties MUST abide by their oaths and restore this nation to the Constitutional rule of law upon which this nation was founded. Failure to abide by their oaths will bring the country to an end and freedom will die. The "United States" may continue under a diffirent name but freedom will be lost. I, for one, would be honored to stand with any who are serious in restoring the integrity of our United States of America!

I am not a republican. I am not a democrat.I am a common worker. I am a ranch hand (retired)

I can not spell well but I know what the five documents that founded our country are. And one of them is the constitution and another is the bill of rights. I have studied and read all five documents and have no problem comprehending them whatsoever.

But there are many in office in high places that can not comprehend them or just do not care to know them. These five documents are suposed to be the law, the foundation of this country. THE LAW OF THE LAND.

I am an American. I am a constitutionalist.

I am for reform by voting out any and all who do not defend the constitution.

The President pledged to defend the constitotion and has failed to do so.

He has broken federal laws by not abiding by OUR constitution.

He and any of the same nature who wish to corrupt the LAW OF THIS LAND should be booted out of office like the common traitor that they are.

It is time to get down to business now not tomorrow but right now.

ACTION NOW the time for talk is over.

Get these trators out of office for not defending the constitution.

While I have never been professionally profiled it would not surprise me to find out that I am also 'crazy'. Having served our nation I find that the vast majority of our 'representatives' have violated their oath of office. The restoration of Constitutional Law is paramount to the saving of our country as we knew it (notice past tense). We must also teach the next generation not to succumb to the current narrative, find older history books read them daily and pass on those values that we cherish. The next generations liberty is depending on all of us. I took that oath almost 25 years ago, it has no statute of limitations.

Mr. Alexander, have you considered running for President, because I'd sure vote for you! I'd even campaign for you. My husband, Bill, and I have seen Obama for what he is from way early on, and he has only confirmed it and more as time goes by. Thanks for keeping us so well informed and and hopeful for our future.

Dave Wilkens----"

It is incumbent upon us as true Patriots to speak up, speak out and speak often. May I include this great quote, "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil; God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act." -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Posted May 12, 2011 at 12:52:54 PM

Dave truer words are hard to find, & is it possible without even knowing it, you hit upon another truth within that truth? I.E. "It is INCUMBENT upon us..." truly it is 'the INCUMBENTS upon us', who oppress us, denigrate us, disparage us, then expect OUR votes to keep them "INCUMBENT upon us".

Economic crises is the symptom. The problem is failure to acknowledge the sole and absolute source of our nation's authority. The cure will require all hands.

Greed and envy have bred the vermin of class warfare that is consuming the backbone of our economic foundations.

The only real authority has never changed: our Creator, God almighty.

And the cure will require both hands: one folded in a fist of defiant, irresolute demand for irrevocable and immediate correction, the other humbly folded in a prayer of supplication for wisdom and courage.

Our affluence has weakened our moral fiber. Now we must pay the Judge. How much will it cost? All we know is (1) substantial penalties apply for late payment; (2) we WILL PAY. It may cost collapse of USA and this earth's last, best hope for lasting freedom, or it may cost our generation real blood and sacrifice.

There is a time for all things. The time for choosing is over. The time for rhetoric is closing fast. Behold: the time to fight is nigh!

PRAY. BEND THE KNEES AND PRAY! An army on its knees never retreats. Be annointed ("knighted"), and hence, rise in His power to vanquish for the glory of the KING OF KINGS.

you said "Energy and commodity costs are highly volatile, in large measure due to abysmal domestic economic and energy policies plus weak foreign policy. One way to devalue outstanding debt is inflation, and there are plenty of indicators that inflation is underway." I concur-Oil prices are increasing due to decline in dollar. Mideast producers will not accept less economic value (paycut) as we devalue our currency to pay back debt with cheaper dollars. Inflation is also hoped for by our gov't to goose up home values to create equity. This will also escalate some of us into higher tax brackets to pay more taxes. But wait until USA needs to borrow and debt holders demand more % to cover default risk.... :(

Agree, but it is annoying to read "Just Millions".

Enjoyed the article and concur at many levels, however, I don't hold a lot of hope for a repub or democrat to straighten things out. The system is broken and corruption is so rampant. I only see about 4 options before me.1) continue in the traditional way trying to find and vote in office someone who's honest and loves America who could make a change-possible positive outcome 5% or 2) maybe a state will breakaway and stand her ground and insist on freedom even if it means losing all federal monies .- possible positive outcome-7% or 3)The nation will hit the ground like a rotten fig and bust open and patriots will emerge and take the high ground. possible positive outcome- 10% or 4) nation falls to ground like rotten fig, much bloodshed, marshal law, one world govt. persecution of good guys- Jesus comes back to unscramble egg.. possible positive outcome- 95%. Just sayin.....

I am sick of this re-direction of attention. It was Republicans who gave BO his funding for our destruction. Doing the same thing will not change the direction we are headed. Another pretty boy puppet will not stop what has been happening for the last 50 years.

We are either willing to get behind the only man who has upheld the Constitution or we let the nonsense continue. Going the wrong direction is still going the wrong direction. Republicans and Democrats alike are responsible for failing to uphold the limitations of authority of the Constitution. Electing another big government voter with small government rhetoric will keep us headed toward the NATO driven take over of our country. Get your heads out of your butts and pay attention to history. The Republicans let the Democrats do whatever they want to do because they keep ditzing around with irrelevant issues and refuse to stand to uphold the Constitution. They will continue to do that as long as we continue to vote for them. JUST SAY NO to the pretty boys and vote for Ron Paul. HE IS THE ONLY ONE WE CAN TRUST.... TRUST.... TRUST THAT IS THE ONLY ISSUE THAT MATTERS! CAN WE TRUST HIM TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION?

Ron Paul is the only one we can TRUST!