Let's hope rebellion is not needed. Let's pray the love of liberty will keep the sons of the revolution ready at all times. Let's believe in God's ultimate rule over man.

We need a revolution at the voting booth.

We’ve Been Had Again!

No doubt about it. When you try to negotiate with Statists, you will lose. Period. Every time. It seems that we will never learn. So now we and our children and grandchildren will have to pay, pay, pay while government continues to spend, spend, spend.

It’s difficult to keep up hope. The incentives to do better and improve yourself are fading away. Just more government and more regulations and more taxes. And I’m only a cat’s whisker away from dumping the Republican Party. For all the good talk from some, like Rep. Ross and Sen. Rubio from Florida, and Rep. Bachmann from Minnesota, their voices are like spittin’ into the wind of a roaring hurricane. The media makes sure of that.

There still is hope in the concepts of the unorganized Tea Party, but no apparent leadership. Maybe Ross and Rubio and Bachmann need to switch parties and help to organize it. We the People seem to be helpless against this Statist government. It is no longer ours. We have no voice in it anymore and the media wants to keep it that way. Maybe we should start there. If we could just get people to stop listening to and reading the media’s trash, I wonder how long it would take for their sponsors to quit spending advertising money on them.

We need a major overhaul in government, almost like another revolution. But how do we accomplish that? Not sure I can take another big disappointment in November 2012. We are being strangled by government regulations. If “we the people” choose to remain ignorant, it will be difficult to remain being a proud American.

For all the apocalyptic trash from the left and for all the fear-mongering “holy” words from the right, something entirely new seems to be calling out for attention. And I do not mean a compromise either.

Gentle, kind, and encouraging words which once again promise freedom and prosperity for a city set on a hill for all the world to see and admire, words that build dreams - pay special attention to them and follow them because they have creative power to change your life, making it better for yourself and for others. Such words hold endless power in their promise, even if they come from someone who does not have all the education and letters behind their name. Many of us seem to be hungry to hear such words of encouragement again.

True, sometimes words are slippery and do not openly terrify with threats but instead drip like honey. Thus the confusion they cause. My guess is that the key would be whether or not they hold promise of something better for ALL the people.

People who have an idea and are willing to make the effort to build on it can still become very successful. Ask many immigrants who have made something happen for their families. Their ingenuity puts many us to shame. But government regulations are choking them out of business.

Blame does little to help the current situation. However, it does seem that if voters would take greater care to notice that the many promises made by the teleprompters are usually made at the expense of other citizens, then we might not be in the mess we are in now. Taking more responsibility for themselves and not depending upon a nanny state or falling for the promises of self-seeking politicians is a big part of being an American.

Governments are necessary, especially to protect us from those who plan to take advantage. But why have we not learned from the Moses story? He listened to his father-in-law and expanded the government (priesthood) so he could have more R & R time to golf at Dubai.  But things just got worse, so more regulations were added and government grew to enforce the regulations.

The more government, the more regulations, the more oppression; and so the less creative ingenuity, and less progress was made in the promised land. Over the following years came the monarchies, (Their excuse: so they could be more like their neighbors.) with more regulations and taxes, even leading to captivities. Things kept getting worse. In spite of being in the center of the great trade route between Egypt and the mighty kingdoms of the East, they blew the opportunity to expand their trade services.

Let's not blow ours!

I disagree. There is nothing that needs to be overthrown as concerns the Constitution of the United States. However, for 100 years, the persons comprising the government of the United States have slowly (and, for the past decade, rapidly) been veering away from that Constitution. We do not need a revolution to replace a perfectly good form of government, we need to throw out the rascals that have wrested control of it.

It is never appropriate to rebel against the authority (our government) that God Himself ordained. However, by God's grace He put us under an authority of a Constitutional Republic that allows us to break away from and simply not be apart of. That time has come and should be excersised immediately by all political and civil means necessary.

We must revolt at every level ,school boards/city govt/state/federal.Any place we elect the governors.

Band together and elect people that truly believe in the founding fathers principles.By being asleep we allowed the current mess to happen. Grab the helm,

steer the ship of state thru the storm and into the calm.

it will take time/and cost much but it can be done.

The way things are going I wouldn't doubt it ~

I am old enough to know that my grandchildren cannot conceive of the America I knew growing up!!

Yes! it is time to restore America!

It is unfortunate that the governments (in particular the federal government)of our country have continued to strip of us our "unalienable" rights, and even more unfortunate that those of us who speak the truth get branded as "terrorists". Obama's class warfare rhetoric and tactics are dividing our country, not bringing it together as he claimed he would do. I wish a Ronald Reagan would emerge and lead our country out of the situation that we are in.

Congress has become absolutely too partisan and is in a quagmire and unable to attend to the country's issues.

The debt limit debate was a farce, embarrassing an insult to our intelligence, and a debacle of our elected representation. Congressmen can no long attend to the ballots of the people. Our opinions are not worthy of their ego and privileges

It is time. Not only economically, but spiritually, morally, socially this nation is mired in a ces pool. Could this be averted by amending the Constitution? I have my doubts.

Some of you might want to look at Rescuing America! We Are Taking Her Back!--- avail on Amazon and Kindle---another perspective on the coming revolution--- but, then, I wrote the book

In your final paragraph are you actually advocating armed rebellion if you do not agree with the result at the ballot box?

When my own Rep.,Mike Doyle calls Tea Party Patriots,Terrorists,it is time to consider a new plan,for our republic.Fashioned after the Original Constitution,our fore fathers wrote.

It is quite clear Mike Doyle does not represent my 14th.congressional district,of PA.He is a commie/puke,alQeda loving slug.

Unfortunately, We Have!

As a Air Force Veteran, who swore to uphold and defend the Constitution I have asked my self that question everyday. Thank you for your clarity of thought on the situation. I believe the time near for the people to restore the governemtn as designed.

It is our right, it is our DUTY to replace this madness with sanity and safety and happiness.

It is beyond time for a revolution. Not necessarily a bloody one, but one in which we go gck to fundamentals. A constitutional convention which re-ratifies the constitution would be a start. Seems like Congress has forgotten what it says!

I've been using the term "2nd American Revolution" for a while now. I think we have one more election to get it right. It's going to take a constitutional amendment to correct the abuses of the commerce clause, and strengthening the 10th.

Secession is the right of any state, the civil war notwithstanding.

If we fail at the ballot box in 2012, it's time before it becomes too late.

Our form of government is just fine - thank you very much. Our elected and appointed officials at the federal-level, on the other hand, are at this point in time not doing a very good job in executing their sworn duties/thnx/kwz

Yes it is time for a revolution and i think the ultimate end will split this country into many parts. I cannot see the America as we know it continue this course.

Now Is The Time

For many years now most of the people of America have sat by silently and allowed their time-tested and cherished beliefs to be mocked and degraded. They have held their tongue when others spoke out against patriotism, against morality and against the value system that brought their nation into being. Some of the people realized that what they were witnessing could not go on forever, and that a time would come when they would have to stand up and be counted or resign themselves to virtual slavery and the loss of all they held dear. That time is now.

For many years we have listened to the preachers without virtue. For many years we have heard the empty promises of the dishonorable politicians. We have mutely gone along with the doctrines put forth by those who would bring this country down and render it more suitable for inclusion in a single, global, warm-and-fuzzy government. We said nothing while the schools taught degeneracy to our children. But we knew, or at least some of us knew, that a time would come when these false teachings would have to be stopped. That time is now.

For as long as most of us can remember we have gone to work each day and watched as our efforts were converted into ever larger tax "contributions" for the benefit of the unworthy and the lazy and the illegal. We have watched as the money taken from us each payday went to foreign adventures and corruption in high office, while the potholes in our highways grew larger with each passing year and many of our elderly learned to sustain themselves on pet food and little more. And in our heart of hearts we knew that these injustices would have to end someday. That day is now.

The nation has been prodigal for too long, and those of us who should have given it guidance have failed in our duty out of a misdirected sense of equating tolerance with love. Like the parent who can't say "no", we've hoped that eventually our charge would find the right path again on its own if we were only patient enough. This hasn't happened, and it isn't going to happen. Eventually the parent must step in and firmly redirect the child if that child is to have any future at all. Eventually a time comes to say, "enough, and no more" to unrestrained indulgence. That time is now.

The corrupt government officials, the false preachers, the advocates of unbounded license and their philosophical fellow travelers have had their day in the sun. They must now be plainly told and clearly shown that our tolerance for their foolishness is at an end. And if this telling and showing should prove insufficient to turn them from their ways, then we must do whatever is required to rid our land of their cancerous corruption. When a time comes, and it is clear that lesser measures have failed, we must be willing to call for the surgeon. That time is now.

The "leaders" of our land are criminals. It is time to clean house. If not now, when? If not us, whom? It is time to water the tree of liberty with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

I am just wondering when enough of us will say "Enough!" and get this revolution going. I know that the pruident thing to do is wait till "they" fire the first shot. But Obama and his cronies are managing to destroy this country without so much as one physical blow. How much longer are we going to wait? As one vulture said to the other vulture sitting on the branch, "Forget about waiting, I'm gonna go kill something!"

I would say a BIG YES it is time to another American Revolution! Start with kicking BHO and all his other followers out of this country!!

I am affraid that it is time for another American Revolution, but we brought this situation upon ourselves by not paying attention to what Washington was doing to our country these past several decades. Now we have to stand up and preserve this great country for our grandchildren!

Yes. It is time...

it looks to me that revolution will be the only way to rid our republic of tyrants and communists since we allowed them to become so powerful and have so much control over our education system and our government.

As unfortunate of an event as it may be I see no other way to institute the changes in our current government that are necessary for the Republic to continue. For example the recent debt ceiling crisis resolution does nothing to stop the spending it simply slows it down a bit. I really doubt that those governing would ever institute term limits and adjustments to their retirement package, and without those changes replacing politicians with each election cycle still greatly benefits the politician. Simply put it is no longer Democrat VS Republican it is more about us VS them.

Terry

Hell yea, I'm tired of these guys making up the rules as they go.

We are experiencing more fear and less freedom than anytime since WWII. People at all levels of society and government must be more involved in electing the right public servants. It starts at the local level. We need to find more ways for more people to be actively involved. It has not been as critical as it is now. And, the left usually is more organized because they always want everything to change...

Help us find more ways to make a difference...

Thanks for your vision...

Yes! It's way past time for patriots to arise and re-educate the remaining wanna-be patriots and as many young people in our families and on campuses that America has gone wrong and mus be drawn back to the principles given to us by our God and our Founders.

When the corupt are rebelled against,it's called civil disobediance.

When the suppressed revolt,I.E.our original 13 colonies,it is called freedom!

I do not see the federal government surviving. I see a breakup of the states with several states banding together for survival. I see about 4 or 5 sections of the country surviving with DC floundering as tax dollars are cut off by the states and remain inside the states. Each section will have different values with folks going to where the values match their needs

First the financial market will crash, then the dollar, then the treasury bonds and last the military will go home and become the new local militia with the folks helping. We will end up with a better environment with DC out of the picture. It is going to be rough and nasty. No politician wants to get kicked out of a job.

We are in much need of a spiritual revival. But I am concerned that without it a "militia" type revolution is all but inevitable. In the forming of our nation, our plight to gain freedom was "Spirit" led and initiated from above. It won't be that way this time around. Although much needed, without Divine leadership, the outcome is not guaranteed. I pray for our nation!

When un-Constitutional laws have made our essential liberties into crimes, we MUST be disobedient.

I fervently hope that those who elected our current president, consisting mostly of the young, have come to the realization that they elected a man whose only goal seems to be to turn this country into a complete socialist endeavor. I hear too many still comment on the 'good' he has done. Still believing that the best is yet to come. Sadly it will likely be the worst to come ultimately.

It's time.

But we Texans would probably prefer to avoid a messy rebellion and simply secede.

The Founders provided us with a solution, and it's right in the original Bill of Rights document (the one displayed in the Rotunda of the National Archives). Very few people realize that the very first amendment inscribed in the Bill of Rights document, "Article the first", has never been ratified.

See all twelve amendments of the Bill of Rights here:

http://www.thirty-thousand.org/pages/BoR_image_repro.htm

Use the pull-down menu to the right of the image to zoom to each of the twelve amendments proposed therein; its text will also appear below the image.

The intended purpose of "Article the first" was to establish the maximum population size of congressional districts at 50,000. However, that amendment was never ratified due to an unintended defect in its wording that rendered it meaningless. That defect was inserted during the waning hours of the first Congress and was not in the earlier version that was passed by the House!

The fascinating story of "Article the first" is explained in section 3 of "Taking Back Our Republic", along with citations to more detailed sources of information. You can download that from this page: http://www.thirty-thousand.org/pages/TBOR.htm

If you want to understand how this relates to returning to constitutional governance, read "Freedom and Legislative District Sizes" at

http://thirty-thousand-org.blogspot.com/2009/10/freedom-and-legislative-district-sizes.html

The bottom line: smaller electoral districts = greater freedom. Small districts allows the citizenry to control our Representatives and therefore our government (rather than it being controlled by the powerful Special Interests).

Everyone needs to understand what that amendment was intended to do, and the consequences of it being forgotten.

My warning is this: we are heading for total economic collapse. I see no way around it now. What I and my family have done and are doing, is to try to insure enough essential supplies to survive 'civil disorder'. Water, food and shelter in that order. Everything else is a luxury. At the same time we do not intend to descend into third-world reality. We have moved to the country, we believe in passive and active defense. We intend to keep as high a level of civilization as possible. And remember: the Internet is vulnerable. What if we lose it? I shudder to think. Oh, we won't lose our spirit, but our essential freedom of information will be severely diminished. Any city is 3 days away from food riots if the supply lines get cut. Yet when all is said and done, the ones who are ultimately left may be able to finally rise from the ashes and bring forth the real USA that the Founding Fathers envisioned. Stay Free! God bless.

It is most definitely time for another American revolution. The warfare will be idiological and the weapons will be ideas. The soldiers need significan training and more recruits are needed.

I would suggest that everyone refresh their education. Start by reading "The Road to Serfdom" and Bastiat's "The Law". These are eye-opening books that, though generations old, are incredibly accurate barometers of what we're faced with. Glenn Beck does a great job with "The Original Argument" - a modern translation of the Federalist Papers. This is the next textbook in my own continuing education. I'm self-teaching toward a degree in Liberty. I suggest you do the same! 2012 needs to be an intervention year like no other. The Socialists, as well as their "republican" enablers, both need to be rooted out and marched back to their rat holes. They need to be primaried out and competent defenders of ordered liberty need to assume their positions. This is our last chance.

To answer the question, yes it is time for a change, but one that does not produce blood shed, but instead is done by the vote... vote them out, period... no more social democrates in office... come next year, 2012, do it.. wipe them away and lets return our goverment to our hands!

I do not believe that time is upon us now. However, the way things are going it seems to draw ever closer. It is incumbent upon American patriots to be prepared as they were in 1776. God help America.

Mac, you are right indeed, sir. Natural rights were given to us by God and, whether or not our government extends them to us or not, the government has no real power to deny them - they were given to us by God, not man. However, as we increasingly turn away from God as our savior and turn to the enlightenment of man, we push aside God due to our own "self sufficiency and awareness" and choose to distance ourselves from our Creator. Grace is being in the presence of God - as we push ourselves away, we fall from grace. If we want an example of what comes to those who fall from grace because they feel they are just as powerful as Him, we only need to read about Lucifer, God's favorite and most powerful angle. If we think we don't need God, then our fates will be the same as Lucifer's. If this world is the end all, be all of our existence, then let us do as we will while here; but if there is eternity and a just God, then let us use our time on this earth to be insturments of His will, not ours. I believe our founding fathers were divinely inspired. I hope we continue that tradition. If America does not, I will as long as I have breath.

The time is comming for a revolution. What sort of revolt will be determined by the will of the people to fight for Liberty . In 1887 Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the University of

Edinborough, had this to say about the fall of the Athenian Republic some 2,000 years prior:

"A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse over loose fiscal policy, (which is) always followed by a dictatorship."

"The average age of the world's greatest civilizations from the beginning of history, has been about 200 years. During those 200 years, these nations always progressed through the following sequence:

From bondage to spiritual faith;

From spiritual faith to great courage;

From courage to liberty;

From liberty to abundance;

From abundance to complacency;

From complacency to apathy;

From apathy to dependence;

From dependence back into bondage."

Since we have passed the 200 year mark we are heading for change, and if we don't want it to be a socialist change or worse, we must change the direction of the country by our right to vote or our right to revolt.

The 2012 election will be a decisive indicator of whether we as a country have the resolve to return to our roots as a free and open society, or whether we choose to roll over to the Obama, Reid, Pelosi socialism leadership's agenda and continue the decline of a once great country.

Yes. The communists in Congress violate the Constitution at will, e.g. ObamaCare = mandatory coverage.

The Founders, Continental Congress, rebelled against King George. It is time to revolt against King Obama-Reid-Pelosi, since the minion Attorney General won't challenge their unconstitutional initiatives.

My comment should be viewed through the lens that I attend a racially mixed church with a black pastor. That being established, I believe that the most devout Black evangelical Christians supported and will continue to support the President. Those who oppose his policies should be sensitive to their attitude. We do not need another Civil War.

This country is very sick and too dumb to fix itself. What kind of a country reelects a man like Harry Reid to another six years in the Senate?

It is time, If not now we will be too late.

Yes it is now time to consider a change in the over-bearing centralized government, especially the EPA.

I encourage Liberty by asking everyone to pray, especially when dining in public. I ask all youth leaders to open every meeting with a recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America" and a singing of our national anthem. I ask all parents to begin every PTA meeting with a recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America" and a singing of our national anthem. I ask every teacher to start each class with a recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America" and a singing of our national anthem.

It is time. An alternative plan should be put in place that segments the county into new independent nations. War should be the last resort. Succession by voting. Form a conservative country.

I fully agree that we are headed down a wrong path; but it is not the path that most think. We are headed down the path to a world government which is immediate, IF, America can be forced to her knees.

I have yet to see any action by republican or democrat to seek a reversal of this runaway truck.Every president and congress since Nixon has sought nafta, cafta, and every other kind of "afta our money" resulting in a complete obliteration of our manufacturing capacity. Without manufacturing strength, we have no way to create wealth and provide jobs. nafta, cafta, epa, osha, and all the other alphabet soups have destroyed the American manufacturing structure and until it is re-established, we will continue downhill. Manufacturing, mining and agriculture are the only wealth creation tools, and manufacturing was what we relied upon, with mining and agriculture being gone or in the hands of the federal gov't.

So, without a plan to provide manufacturing concerns with incentive to develop and offer the work that Americans want and need; little would be accomplished with a "revolution" on the mall or at the ballot box.

It is definitely time for those at the head of this government to be DELETED. The best and quickest way to do this is to vote BHO our of office in 2012.

Mark,

A well written essay as usual. I agree with you on every point but I will also say that this country will not be returned to essesntial liberty principles on the basis of political actions alone. The real problem is that the majority of citizens do not adhere to the central point of the Declaration of Independence as you quoted at the end of today's essay. "For the support of this declaration, WITH A FIRM RELIANCE ON THE PROTECTION OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor." Unless and until there is a return to achknowledging God as the source of our freedoms and putting Him first on our priority list we as a nation will not return to greatness.

Rick Inghram

Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, retired

YES! Yes, a thousand times yes. The just and lawful recourse for revolution does, as described, reside in our Declaration of Independence. The trick is to attempt to make it a bloodless revolution. This corrupt so-called "Democrat" money machine, in concert with the unions in this country, would NEVER allow itself to be replaced, in particular at this time, since they have all but taken complete comtrol over the courts and the media. One need only look at the 'recall' elections taking place in Wisconsin as vengence for the Wisconsin Governor's bravery and honesty in taking on the power of the public-sector unions in that state. Unions all across the country, both public and private sector, have taken this up as a cause celebre'. I work for a private-sector unionized company, and the propaganda that is distributed by the union is unbelievable in its' unbridled anger at the nerve of the Governors in Wisconsin and Ohio. Here in Ohio, we are, of course, facing a referendum against Governor Kasich's treatment of the public-sector unions. These people are druink with power, much of it emanating down all the way from Capitol Hill. They MUST be stopped, at all costs.

Heaven, please help our poor country. I fear that the disclosure of the results of the 2012 election will be the fork in the road. Either we will have averted disaster and will have rescued our civilization by stopping this madness and removing the progressives from power, or we will at that very moment find ourselves swept up in violent revolution.

Mark,

As a retired commissioned officer, today's essay strikes home. One must be very careful as to clearly follow what is in the Constitution, our solemn oath, 5 USCode Sec. 3331 (01/24/94) Oath of Office

(Title 5, Part III, Subpart B, Chapter 33, Subchapter II, Sec. 3331) and what is construed as treason. The argument can be made that what you advocate supports "protecting and defending" yet, those of us who have taken this oath beginning with the commission and subsequently with each promotion, have to tread carefully here. All, and I do mean "all" option must be identified and tested before such. Just remember the words of General George S. Patton; “Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of the men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.”

My real concern is not for our momentum, which I hope continues to build, rather than fade and become tollerant.

The leftist's have, in place, right now, a means of support that will be very difficult to overcome by only casting a vote. They have, for the most part, the media, but also many courts, and other positions of power that would otherwise control (fairly & legally) voter access and frequency.

My right wing, extreamist opinionated expectation is, the foreign born, Muslim Communist sitting in the White House, his supporters, etc, are in the process of creating a crisis that will, "force them" to declare martial law, and postpone, or prevent the 2012 election.

Your message was eloquently put! We must flood Congress, Senate and House, with people who think like the Tea Party. We need a majority of the strong resolute Constitutionalists and so many have

already stepped forward, and are making a difference in Congress! I pray for a strong Presi-

dent to lead us out of this financial quagmire. It's

pretty dire when even China is calling us bad names.

It is PAST time for revolution, but Americans aren't ready for it yet. It will take hunger in every household to start such a movement.

We did not arrive here because the masses "vote to throw the bums out". What part of "buying votes" do you not understand? We are a weak and immoral people, for the most part. We now seek the path of least resistance over the animated contest of liberty. As in the American revolution, the upcoming battle will be fought and won by less than 5% of our population, while the masses of sheeple wait to see who the knew shepherd will be. Prepare for the worst, and hope for the best...but see with clear eyes, and not thru rose colored glasses

Unfortunately it may be the only thing Obama understands. He is stone deaf about what the people are saying. It won't be easy to rout this well funded radical. And even if he is unelected, he may not go easy and we might have to drag him out kicking and screaming.God please hear the plea from your people, give us back the country that you indeed, "shed your grace upon." We promise to be better stewards next time.

I have personally seen the "modern living" document at work in most Mainstream Christian Churches, mine being the Roman Catholic Church after Vatican II. People who were faithful to GOD rather than church MEN left in droves, yet the faithful continued, and the Traditional Catholic Church is making a grand resurgence. This all seemed to parallel the grand takeover of government by progressives. If the people stand their ground for what they believe in, I believe that we can rescue our country as many of us are doing for our Churches.

When a mugger pushes, I push back. When a thug breaks down my door, he does so at his peril. I don't see a lot of differences between these examples and the Unconstitutional actions of a Federal Government. The Constitution is the contract between the people and its Federal Government and if the government isn't interested in abiding by that contract, I have no obligations to behave as though they are. It is NOT civil disobedience to ignore Unconstitutional demands on my time, property, and future. To paraphrase a founder, the people now have to decide to "give me liberty, or give me debt!"

IMHO, based upon my reading of the Constitution and comparing that reading to the manner in which the politicians are behaving, it is time for each and every Patriot to take up the cause of Liberty. Oppose the socialist's agenda, thru vocal and written protest at first and with arms should reason fail to change the course of our decline into socialism. Take back the control of our Nation, or be enslaved by the forces of evil.

That is the place to start along with the ballot box.

As long as many of those who claim to represent freedom and liberty govern out of fear, we will not see a return to the rule of law but rather the continued deteoration of the freedom and liberty our leaders claim to favor. May God help them to see this before it's too late. And may we the people do our part 15 months from now.

It will soon be time. November 2012 will tell.

I believe that we will win decisively in November 2012. We only need to pick our next president in the primaries. I was a delegate in 2010. I plan to be one in 2012. But because the left is so vicious, unpredictable, immoral and fully capable of stealing elections, I will also spend many evenings at my reloading bench.

THe time has come for revolution.We have given the progressives more than courtesy and it's time to re-assert the true spirit of the Republic. "One nation, under God, with freedom and justice for all".

Most Americans cannot comprehend what is involved in a Socialist environment. I suggest they read a little in order to get a small grasp of what may come if we continue on the path tha Obama sets forth for the country.

Read, for starters 'Atlas Shrugged' by Ayn Rand.

I agree, ballots rather than bullets. But as a Patriot I say "You do what you have to do."

The bullet box will soon be the on thing left to secure our liberty . Sad to say but true !!!

Our Country is in dire straits. It is more than the "useful idiots" as you so aptly put it. It is the apathy of the American people. I watched in horror as John Stossel interviewed every day people about the debt ceiling and was appalled by the complete ignorance of some of these "citizens."

I believe it's time for all true patriots - those who believe in essential liberty - to stand up and recruit one other patriot to join in the fight.

Patrick Henry said "it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the numbers of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth, to know the worst, and to provide for it." I believe these words are as appropriate today as they were when Henry uttered then during his famous speech in 1775.

I say the ballot box FIRST. Let's restore our essential liberty.

It is high time that this country realize the Social experiment with American Society & Culture has been tried. The conclusion is FAILURE.

It is time to return to the Constitutional fundamentals, The Revolution needs to begin with eliminating all of the entitlements that have failed; Welfare in 1964 poverty was 14% today it is 14.3%.

Dept of Energy in 1976 was suppose to wean this country off foreign oil. Today we are importing more foreign oil than ever before.

I'm done!!!!

Mark, if we are to have a "ballot box" rebellion rather than a "bullet box" one. We have one all important issue to deal with.

We absolutely must do all possible to block fraudulent and corrupt voting in all states. We saw a few test examples of this election corruption in 2010 and we are going to see a full scale roll out in 2012. Obama and the evil ones have moved Chicago style voting fraud to the national level.

If we can eliminate this fraud before the next election, Obama CAN NOT win. If we fail to clean up the election before the next election, he CAN NOT

The momentum is building every day.It is justified

to keep the Nation from following the Progressive Left into abandoning the Constitution in the support of Marxism.

If Obama and his puppet masters can attempt to transforn the Nation into their anticonstitutional

agenda, then we not only have the authority, but the obligation to stop to it.

It seems to me that is what the D.C. socialists do- supersede the Constitution to get their "rights". The "living constitution" of the left goes where the power is. We do not want to sound like the left even though our rights are enumerated and theirs are evoked. It gives them too much propaganda

ammunition. RED

I fully expect our current administration and all of their financial and media minions will persue an attempt to crush the rising wave of oposition from Americans who believe in the Founder's view of the Constitution and Declaration.

We are all obligated to crush their wave of liberalism, socialism, and fiscal irresponsibility with equal or greater vitality at every turn, whether it be locval elections ( I am proud of my govenor Chris Christie) or national level....

to quote a movie from the 70's (Sometime a Great Notion)... "Never give an inch"

We must meet and overwhelm our opposition at EVERY turn, without hesitation and without compromise or regfret.

just my $0.02

RickD

I have said for several years that if our politicians don’t wake up and get back to the rules set out in the constitution, ”of, by and for the people” instead of their ever increasing, of, by and for the government, there is going to be a revolt.

I’m in favor of a major revolt as fast as possible, preferably using passive means such as the Tea Party, and electing people who will stand up to the old line incumbents and control them until they can be removed.

Then things can start to get back to the way they should be according to the constitution.

We the people of the United States need to take our country back and charge those that are pushing the Socialist agendas. They need to be taken into custody by the people and try each individualy as traitors to the country that so many of us fought for. It is time for all out Civil disobedience and a new Revolutionary war. Death to the Tyrants. Thank you for letting me use this forum to vent my frustrations.

I'm not sure when the next revolution should begin; I DO know, however, that we must be close. Having an occupant in the White House who is clearly out to tear down everything good about this country is reason enough for me. I've got to believe there are those in the military who are having SERIOUS discussions along these lines. I wish them well.

Alexander, Thank YOU so much for doing what you do. PatriotPost is a true rational voice for Liberty. Civil disobedience is here already in the form of the lawless gangs of thugs now raiding cities and public properties, and flash mobs. These are symptoms of a sick society. It will be intellectually interesting to see how the varying states handle the decline into lawlessness. We need to be very vigilant about the UN trying to take our arms away. Right now we have more arms and weapons in the hands of citizens than we have military, and the Citizen Army is a thought to make the liberals tremble. And well it should. Neither I nor my family will go down passively. A life without freedom has much less value than a life controlled by bureaucracy and politicians. Keep doing what you do! Stay Free!

Mr. Henry Bowman - an exquisite essay! May I have your permission to forward it, unaltered?

The Liberals/Progressives need to go, along with their philosophies, not tomorrow, yesterday! We should have never listened to them in the first place or encouraged them. The fact that our main stream media is in lockstep with the Left should tell us what we face and how difficult it will be, but it is worth it in the long run. I don't advocate violence, but, it may be necessary. The Liberals/Progressives will not give up the power they have gained easily. It will be expensive but the ultimate cost to the American people will be horrendous if it isn't done. The time for talk is past, now it is time for action!

It is imperative that we beging an all out assault on Washington politicians - both parties. But the assualt has to be non-violent. It must be verbal and in writing BUT VERY EMPHATIC that we will not tolerate any more "Politics As Usual". We need to make ALL politicians aware that we will take VOTER ACTION to recover our Country November, 2012!

If the Republican Party has a real champion by November 2012. A champion that truly captures our imaginations. Then, the ballot box solution may work. However, if we end up with another "milk toast" candidate like John McCain and Obama continues in Office, then in time the bullet box may be the only answer. I did not serve for 31 years and 5 combat tours to sit idly by and watch my country go down in ruin. Where are the square jawed steely eyed men. Colonel (Retired) M. L. Handy

The ballot box question must be answered by asking whether voters are willing to vote what is best for the country and not for their individual wallet. There is no such thing as a free lunch, but far too many Americans have jumped on the entitlement bandwagon, willing to help the left bankrupt our nation. An electorate is useless when it is not sufficiently educated.

The debt ceiling compromise made one thing clear – things will have to get worse before they get better. Which is not unlike Alexander Tytler’s famous “cycles of democracy” theory.

Carlsbad, CA

I am as frustrated as anyone with the goverment and prepared to make our founders proud but germane to the August 4 Patriot Post comment solicition, it is not yet time for revolution.

While I think we are on a course that most likely will not correct itself, we have to let the political process continue to its course. The Tea Party is gaining momentum and hopefully there will be an awakening in the U.S.to alter our course.

Given the decades of unconstitutional legislation and propoganda fed to us from the MSM, the Goverment and the publice education system, there is a good chance that there are too many of the population too far gone in the ways of dependence. And, despite any short term gains like that in the Reagan era or the 2010 election, the vast quantities of those already wards of the state may perpetuate the election of anti constitutional politicians. But that is far from a sure thing.

I don't know when the time is for revolution but I think we are a ways away from that time. I hope.

What a shame we have to even consider this or consider it an option. However, it is very much a thought. I spoke with a man yesterday who was speaking of that same thing and here is what I think. As long as the majority of people have a house, a couple of cars, a job, and a level of comfort they may sit on the sideline and whine but you will never see them rise up and really do anything. They do NOT want to burst their own bubble. Until those in that comfort zone lose everything, they will fight for nothing except to maintain their comfort. Complacent? Yes. And if they do lose everything, I doubt seriously if they will do anything more than turn into armed bandits. Desperation is a terrible thing and makes people get ugly. Without a moral compass, a belief in God, and a love for freedom they will maintain the "I want it NOW" attitude and prey upon others until they are preyed upon themselves. The people who would do the right thing for the right reason are very MUCH.....a small minority.

I know some may think I am very negative but the same could have been said for the Founders who were not content to see what kind of offer they could negotiate from the British. Many wanted to "give it time" I have heard a third wanted British Rule, a third wanted to create a Republic and a third wasn't all that interested. Eerily similar numbers in polls today with the exception that it is the left that holds the reigns of power and I guarantee it was easier to fight the BRITISH (who were kind enough to wear uniforms) that it will be to fight this war when the enemy is so entrenched.

It is the impatient that could have stopped most of the evil tyrants in this world if they had enough support. Nobody ever fools everybody, they only have to fool enough of them, long enough. Most of these politicians get dressed in the same locker room and one day they will all come out in the same uniform. If the "alarmist's" and "whining activist's" stop the leftist takeover from succeeding then the "what me worry crowd" will sit back and say "I told you nothing would come of that". The only problem is that it would have ended for the worse if not stopped before power is established and the people are too weakened to fight.

That is the power of political correctness and the intent of making Christians and other Patriot's seem out of touch when referred to as terrorists and suicide bombers.

The alarmist's whining did not gain enough attention to stop Castro or Hitler and I am sure you can mention 20 others. The point is that every dictator and fallen government have given off signs that time was running out and those who fell for Castro's act or even Hitler's act for too long had missed the opportunity to change their history and preserve their freedom.

The whining on the left is an act. obama got more money to purchase voting blocks and cuts are mostly in the future. Not getting what you want is not whining when you consider that we have a Constitution which every one of the past and current politicians took an oath to uphold and defend. In the enumerated powers granted to the Federal Government I do not see where the Federal Government has the right to take money from the States and return it with conditions attached or to tax income from our families until we are unable to meet the needs of others without turning to the government. Who ever is not mad is someone who will continue to compromise...that is how we got here, one compromise at a time.

If obummer is reelected, I feel we should rise, because it will be because the welfare state has voted him over the patriotic bloc.

If you are not ignorant of the threats posed by this administration and you do not fear them, you are NOT a Patriot - you ARE my enemy. It is time to identify the opposition and "brand" them in your heart. "Ye shall know the tree by its fruit."

The first part of this article is the arformation I was hoping to hear. For I believe it is not the government (persay) but the people who are in the government that need be replaced. The Constitution is still the soundest document this world has ever seem or will see. And we as a people are ready to remove the ones that cannot tell right from wrong, the ones that muddy the waters, so as to make what they spew from their mouths, to look true. We as a people know what should be done and can see the truth, there is no doubt that term limits should be adopted and the "proffesional politicians" be sent packing. Thank you Patriot Post, now lets call for the revolution to start!

Civil disobedience is a tool to be used when milder tools fail to do the job. We Americans are unique in this world because we used civil disobedience as part of our fight for Independence. The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence acknowledge our right to make our desires known to the government and to remove that government if needs be.

Sorry, my last line should have read, "If we fail to clean up the election process before the next election, he CAN NOT lose.

We need honest,strong leadership. Do we have this potential in todays Republican candidates?

Let us look closely at the people who wish to preside over our country.

We do have increased momentum but not enough. We are at a serious tipping point in our history. Highly aggressive and destructive political maneuvers in government, education, news media, and entertainment combined with socially acceptable criticism of moral attitudes is resulting in the degradation of what once was considered good and "American". We must find and elect new leaders that have a passion for doing what is right...otherwise known as righteousness. If our moral values continue to degrade, we will find ourselves in the ruins of a once great society. May God help us.

Mark -- I am a 70 year old patriot. I never thought I would see a time I would even consider an armed revolution. I pray this is a last resort. My hope is that people will wake up and vote out this dangerous administration. I would like to clean house with people in both parties who no longer represent the majority of the people.I pray for this country everyday.

Mike

I for one believe this is the time for a revolution,preferably bloodless. This government is one that has lost sight of the people and is only interested in the proliferation of it's own cause. We need a clearing out of the people running the government by a vote that casts them out and I believe they should get NO retirement unless they have been in their job for 20 years.

I've been saying this will ultimately be our only recourse to restore our nation to it's fundamental identity as a Republic ever since Obama was elected. All three branches of the system have been usurped by an autocratic cadre of socialist elitists and nothing short of 'civil unrest' sparking a major T Party like event only on a much larger scale will break the political inertia that binds this nation in it's tyrannical grip. Today's T Party events are little more than political picnics. Until the liberal media is stripped of it's dominance promoting liberalism which statistically is the world view of only a small minority in our country ironically, we have no hope of enlightening the 50% of American's who don't pay taxes and who like the idea of a nanny state.

We did not arrive here because the masses "vote to throw the bums out". What part of "buying votes" do you not understand? We are a weak and immoral people, for the most part. We now seek the path of least resistance over the animated contest of liberty. As in the American revolution, the upcoming battle will be fought and won by less than 5% of our population, while the masses of sheeple wait to see who the knew shepherd will be. Prepare for the worst, and hope for the best...but see with clear eyes, and not thru rose colored glasses

Hell yes!

It is the time. We can not allow our children and grandchildren to shoulder the burden we are about to leave for them. It must be changed by those of us that have allowed it to happen.

I will, with whatever I have at hand, wade into whatever battle I must for the sake of the future of this Republic.

Yes.It is time for a second revolution. This regime is intentionally and blatantly, usurping the Constitution. I took an oath. I take that oath freely, seriously, and with conviction.

As someone recently said, We can suffer a fool for a president, but what can bring us down are the fools that elected him.

I cannot understand how the idiots in Congress are elected .. just look at them .. very few pass the smell test .. it's time for sweeping house ... whatever it takes.

When we have exhausted all means of communication, and decided that we are at the same point described by Patrick Henry in his speech to the Continental Congress on March 23, 1775, then we are indeed needing to nourish the tree of Liberty.

In your final paragraph are you actually advocating armed rebellion if you do not agree with the result at the ballot box?

Few seem to understand that the founders built into the Constitution a mechanism for revolution -- a way to throw off a tyrannical government. Think about it: Every two years we, the people, can replace the entire House of Representatives and 1/3 of the Senate. Every four years we can replace the president and his entire administration. In six years we can have an entirely clean government! To accomplish this, liberty-minded people must get involved at the local level -- getting like-minded voters to local precinct meetings and to the ballot box. We must start out-voting the idiots and the parasites!

The socialist think their time is now. They refuse to have the debate. The Tree of Liberty is dry. Let's roll !

In the somewhat likely event that Barack Hussein Obama achieves re-election (whether by fraud or an ignorant electorate), I fully intend to rebel against this centralized government that has frankly grown way too big for it's britches. Of course, I intend to start with civil discourse - some would call this "Going Galt". In fact, this has already begun. Just ponder the roughly $3 trillion that business owners are hoarding right now. As a small business owner in the construction industry, I could easily go "underground": cancel health insurance, lay every employee off and start working by myself for cash. Our central planners in Washington would be wise, however to not mistake my kindness for weakness. If and / or when it becomes necessary to take up arms against the enemy within, I am very willing to do so. Being on the right side, I believe my military and law enforcement brothers and sisters would stand shoulder to shoulder with me.

I don't see defending the Constitution as being revolutionary. I do see a necessary effort to depose a regime that continues to fail to live up to its Constitutional obligations in governing the United States of America. The fact that Obama ostensibly controls the military and police, many of whom disagree with his governance, should give us pause in plotting a revolt against our government. We simply need to find ways to elect new leadership that will return the country to First Principles.

Well said, it is time and I have felt it has been time for quite awhile now. We must clean house, now, what ever the cost. We cannot afford the alternative.

You're damn right its time - I am amazed that with all the nuts running wild in the USA - that someone hasn't already taken the socialist bastard out..........what are we waiting for? ? ? ?

Christian you just said a mouthful, I have spoken myself only to be rebuked in the notion that what if Obamna doesn't get re-elected and refuses to go? He may indeed invoke Martial Law, remember he is brnging home the troops. We have a pansy ass Secretary of Defense and Joint Chiefs who have been hogtied by the Chairman by the JCS who has already caved without a whimper on other issues. Obama in his own words, spoke of a police force as large, well funded and well trained as our own military, Could it be one and the same?

Dear Mark,

Your comments come today at a time when I am thinking much along the same lines... we need a new American Revolution. Not yet one of bullets, but of votes. The American people have become complacent and apathy is destroying us from within. I don't know if enough people will come forward to vote next fall and fear they won't. It amazes me how ignorant so many people are concerning the real cuase of events these days.

I'm mad. I'm mad as hell. Both at the lunatics on the left who will spend us into oblivion and the pathetic neighbors who use such excuses, such as "I hate politics" as reasons why not o educate themselves on the issues and take the time to vote.

And I'm also mad as hell at the lies told by the likes of Obama, Reid & Co., and hammered into the public's perception by the mainstream media. Shame on them all.

God Bless you and your staff. Words cannot express my thanks for the weekly wisdom you send my way. I pray that our country comes through these trying times and we get back on course.

Sincerely,

Rick Degen

Weston, WI

The federal government must shrink to its constitutionally defined role. As it recedes from private enterprise, the lobbyists will have no politicians to buy because they will have nothing to sell. All of the market distortions created by government will cause some gyrations to be sure but once capital is free to flow to where it will meet the demands of citizens rather than the corrupt needs of government cronies, markets will function more normally. Nearly every societal ill can be traced to the massive federal government and its unconstitutional power to coerce its citizens in private matters. We are tax slaves because government has divorced the price of its largesse from those consume it. I think it's time to starve government by refusing to pay federal taxes, they can't put all of us in jail.

American Revolution 2.0 started when the Tea Party spontaneously formed. As a measure of leftist antipathy the continuous attacks perpetrated against the TP started almost immediately. The next 15 months will be pivotal in our history. BHO, Soros and their minions will continue their efforts to sabotage our freedom and squander our meager resources. Our responsibility is to thwart the efforts of those traitors at every opportunity, by whatever means necessary.

My greatest concern is that a sizeable number of Americans have no idea just how serious the situation is. They are literally going through life as if all is well. They swallow whatever the media presents them with without questioning the source. 50% pay no taxes and so long as that is the case they like things the way they are. Each day another freedom is taken from them and they make no outcry.

We are in a new civil war. The issue is not slavery or free, but freedom or tyranny. I fear there are many who will be in shock when they discover where the Pied Piper of Socialism has led them, but by then it will be too late. God have mercy on this land.

Sad to say, it has come down to that very fulcrum: if not the 2012 election, then armed rebellion. I recently, and reluctantly, watched the movie 'Idiocracy' and came away stunned that it so closely resembles the abject ignorance of those with whom I speak who are educated in the educational institutions of this country. Knowledge without understanding, listening without comprehension, and following philosophies without reason except that 'my teacher told me so'. The rebellion must be twofold: first, educate so that we are not armed against those ignorant of the purpose of the fight; second, give reasonable effort to righting our government at the ballot boxes. It is grievous to have the knowledge, however, that there are so many who do not have, nor wish to have, understanding of our country's governance and failed leadership under that governance, that there are many enemies from within our borders, both legal and illegal, who are completely ignorant of historical precedence and historical purpose and outcome. Many of them dance in the halls of our nation's capital without fear of retribution. I think they will find the military heavily on the side of our Constitution's Rule Of Law ... not a 'Living' (read: 'Convenient Interpretation for the moment') constitution.

My commitment is there. Are there yet any able and/or qualified leaders to be followed?

In times such as these, what's wrong with being called a "terrorist"? Given the source, i.e.,tyrants of the Left, I take this as a complement, and stand proudly to be counted amongst the brave and patriotic Americans who will restore our great nation by beginning the long road back to prosperity. I say to all fellow patriots it is time to vote out all non-Tea Party incumbents in Nov. 2012 including the chief executive. Obama can take a hike back to Kenya or wherever he came from!

As a veteran I am armed and ready. I think it's the only way we are ever going to get our country back. Congress has failed miserably to govern at the will of the common man and they ALL need to go without ANY benefits. Just say the word.

Sadly, I believe we have not reached enough people to over-ride the socialist/liberal blockade upon the Congress. The decline in Christian faith and values are an indication of the overall decline in this society. We Patriots need to speak, louder and more frequently, the truth about the Obama agenda of destroying the United States and replacing it with a socialist government, enslaving us all.

I do not know what is going to eventually happen. I do know that we can not continue in what is going on.

The following I believe tells the story of where we are. I live in a small town in the Midwest. I have been retired for several years. Recently, I was in the check out line at WalMart. The checker and I joked about the weather report. I said we had to be careful with the forecast. I asked the checker if she knew why. She said no. I said because it comes from the government. Then I said - I can't imagine where all this is going. A lady about my age who was next in line said she knew. I asked her where was all this going. She said, so matter of factually, Blood IN the Streets. I believe more and more people have reached the point where they are so disgusted with the government that they see conflict as the only way out. This is scary.

The problem with armed revolution is that most often in order for it to be successful it needs to happen LONG before the people will support it.

Once government has grown so large, and so oppressive that the people are clamoring for revolution, its also become so large and powerful that you simply cannot win.

The reality is that armed revolution should have taken place against FDR (or at least before LBJ) at that point we could have prevented the situation we're in today. But who back then would have felt the need for it?

Now if any form of armed revolution is to be successful (and not backfire by causing government to clamp down so hard that even thinking about revolution will revolution will get you dragged to the camps) is for our own military to lead the revolution. The problem there is that we increase the likelihood that the revolution will be as oppressive as the government we're trying to rebel against and will still end with the end of liberty and the establishment of a totalitarian regime.

So the position that puts us in is that we need to do all we can to fix the system WITHIN the system. If we fail, then the purpose of an armed rebellion will not be to restore liberty and the constitution, it will be to make the left's victory a pyrrhic one ... one last bit of retribution before humanity slips into a thousand years of darkness.

The position we're in sucks. Period.

I think at some point me may have to REFUSE to reconize this goverment. Not just this administration.

We have the best form of goverment, but we have been asleep at the wheel too long.

@ Dave Cooper

Who the hell is "we"? Got a frog in your pocket? Don't lump me into your collective "we" just so you can feel better about yourself, or sound reasonable about all this. You talk for yourself, don't talk for me. If you choose to use "we", qualify it, but keep your apologetic paintbrush off of me!

So, is it time for another American Revolution?

You betcha! I'm in. Where do I show?

Sadly, the time for a "Restoration" Revolution is near. I'm getting tired of hearing how we just need to vote more "real" conservatives into office as if that will repair the damage done to our liberty. After decades of dumbing down and entitlement state of mind embedded into the fabric of the "New" America good luck convincing the Tax Takers to vote for anyone who wants to reduce the size of government and restore it to its proper size and funtion. Our Founders understood it is not only our right to revolt against tyranny, it is our duty.

I have heard Soap Box, Ballot Box, Jury Box and when all else fails Ammo Box. We must succeed in the Ballot Box this November 2011, and in November 2012 to rescue our country from the Socialist and his kind whose aim is to destroy this great country.

May God bless America and bring it to its senses.

As someone recently said, We can suffer a fool for a president, but what can bring us down are the fools that elected him.

I cannot understand how the idiots in Congress are elected .. just look at them .. very few pass the smell test .. it's time for sweeping house ... whatever it takes.

The present administration is committed to turning America into a socialist system. Free enterprise and personal freedoms are repugnant to them, but patriotic Americans are poor candidates for a socialist system. The time is approaching when we have a chance to rid our country of this plague. That time is November 2012. Until that time we must resist all efforts to disarm the people, including back door efforts at the United Nations and nefarious rules and regulations on the limiting purchase of guns and ammunition. If our peaceful efforts to create change fail, revolution may be closer than we now think.

And to any of you who might answer yes to the question, you may begin watching for the Black SUV's in your neighborhood shortly. Big Sis will be happy to add your name to the Homeland Security's domestic terrorist list.

I'm 73. Where in the hell did my country go? I have nothing to lose and everything to gain for my kid's and grandkid's futures. The time for talking is over. If BS were snow the politicians in DC would make a blizzard. Lock and load.

Semper parans! Semper fidelis! Semper vigilans!

Zack

It is absolutely time. Count me in.

No, keep the arms at ready, but we are not at that point and I pray it does not come and do not think it will. It would be truly terrible. Vote well and remain informed, vocal & active citizens with respect for the law and peaceful process. Do not agitate for a fight.

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

If the federal government isn't abiding by the law, then are we really in rebellion if we stand against it? Remember that the federal government sprang from an agreement among the states (i.e. WE THE PEOPLE). And we specifically stated that the powers NOT listed in that agreement were reserved to us. Exercising our rights is NOT rebellion. It is the federal government that is in open rebellion against us, not the other way around!

Here's a quote from an article by Michael Maharrey of the Tenth Amendment Center:

The people grant certain, specific and enumerated powers to the federal government. The rest they reserve to their state governments and to themselves. When the federal government lays hold of powers not rightly belonging to it, the state government should step in on behalf of its people.

James Madison articulated this idea in the Virginia Resolutions of 1798.

"In case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights and liberties appertaining to them."

It's my firm belief that if we are to restore Essential Liberty and the Rule of Law then we all need to start getting active at the state and local level. The Tenth Amendment Center is a good place to start - they have chapters in most states. Start here: www.tenthamendmentcenter.com

Assert your rights and stand against the rebellious federal government!

Although I agree with what you are saying, my greater fear is that the opposition will use such rhetoric to support their side. I can hear the other side: "See, it's like we've been telling you. The Tea Party rhetoric is all about the violent overthrow of the government. We told you they are terrorists."

The time may come when such rhetoric is appropriate. I don't believe that time has come... yet.

It is getting close. I believe Vermont's motto is "Live Free or Die"

In America there are four ways to oppose tyranny: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box. So far the first three are working and are, I believe, sufficient means for patriots to restore the American republic. Anyone who picks up a gun against the central government will be quickly put down by the might of our armed forces, both police and military. They will also be put down by public opinion because enlightened patriots want a peaceful revolution, not a violent one. We tea partiers and patriots have aroused the American Spirit in the populace and that will express itself in a variety of lawful, nonviolent means, especially Tenth Amendment nullification, state legislative action, and an engaged electorate who will vote out of office those officials who fail to support and defend the Constitutiion.

Is it time for an another American Revolution? Yes. What is it that the television commentator said in that old movie? "I am fed up! I have had enough!"

Clean house in Washington! Term limits on everyone!

Definately if that's the only wat to rid ourdelves of Obama & his cohorts!!!!!

In your news review I saw the link to an article titled 29 Companies Have More Cash Than the U.S. Treasury. Was curious so I read it. http://www.alternet.org/newsandviews/article/635585/29_companies_had_more_cash_than_the_u.s._treasury_as_of_july_13/

Wow, you should read the comments. Now I know where the uneducated bumpkins hangout. The author apparently is surprised at this and the people commenting blame the Tea Party and Republicans. I think 29 is way too low. Should be 29,000 companies have more cash than the U.S. Treasury. Having too much money is part of what got us into this current economic mess. Some of the comments say to the effect that the economy is having problems because the companies are sitting on cash. I guess they think companies put cash under their mattress, as opposed to in the bank where it can be loaned to others. This really points out the lack of education of some people. What a sorry state we are in.

A violent revolution would not solve the basic problem: we are nearly 15 trillion dollars in hock. If we could run a 500 billion surplus, it would take 30 years to break even. With revenue barely half of current spending, that probably won't happen. At best, we can postpone disaster for a short while. The bills will come due, one way or another.

We haven't run a real surplus since the mid-50's. Clinton's surplus was nothing more than Enron style accounting. The total debt went up every year.

I disagree with Reagan. Freedom and liberty are only one election cycle from extinction.

My solution is not very good: throw the bums out. Anyone who advocates more spending or higher taxes, either party. Cutbacks will hurt. Not cutting back will hurt more. Alas, to a politician, a spending cut means not spending as much as they wanted, but still a lot more than last year. Finding and electing folks who don't follow that will not be easy.

Your essay says it all and in fact embodies my opinion exactly. To put it bluntly, Obama and his minions are a scourge on this country.

Today I fight with the pen and computer so my children will not have to fight with a gun tomorrow.

Like Bill Clinton waking up the gun owners, Barrack Hussein Obama has awoken some of the freemen of America. Last November we began a multi-generational battle to save our for our Republic. It has taken generations to get to the point where the Federal Government dictates the way we conduct our daily lives. It will take generations to reverse the damage that has been, so educate your children. I new we had drifted from the philosophy of the founding fathers , but until I read the 5000 Year Leap I had no idea how much Freedom we had lost.

Starting with the Great Society, I witnessed the transformation of our Republic. Most of you should remember riding in the car without a seat belt, riding in the back of a pick-up truck, taking your new pocket knife to school to show your buddies, when you said the Lords Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag before school began, you could carry your BB gun around the neighborhood, going out to play at daybreak and not coming back until dark, leaving your car and house unlocked, riding your bike down to the local store without fear of crime, you could buy a gun for friend or as a gift to your son, driving to high school with .22 in the back window of your pickup truck and you didn't have the federal government telling you no and charging you with a crime.

Now the the government tells you what kind of toilet you can buy, what kind of light bulbs you can use, if your kid says "If you touch me I'll beat you up on the play ground" he or she is charged with a Terroristic Threat and the school calls the police.

In New England in 1765 it was against the law for a community of fifty families to not have a public school and teach "reading, writing, ciphering, history, geography, and Bible study. John Adams said" They made an early provision by law that every town of so many families should be always furnished with a grammar school. They made it crime for such a town to be destitute of a grammar schoolmaster for a few months and subjected it to a heavy penalty. " Education is the responsibility of the community and state not the federal government.

Prayer in school has been outlawed by the efforts of the Department of Education started in 1979 by Jimmy Carter, unless you are Muslim and the Ten Commandments are outlawed from the school and many court houses, but the Koran is not. It is time to get the Federal Government out of our schools and our daily lives as the founders intended.

What have you done for Freedom today?

Do you honestly think we can wait this situation out until 11/2012? We have to take back control of the Republic NOW!

Yes we do. To be successful the truth must be spoken by every patriot to those who are ignorant,stupid or purposely intent on stealing liberty and freedom from their fellow Americans. All Americans must have the opportunity to defend this the greatest experiment ever invented by any man in any time throughout the history of man.

I agree that the time is right for Revolution 1776 2.0 and has been for some time. The mechanics of developing the necessary revolutionary fervor to bring it to fruition is another matter. I am a simple man, not stupid, but certainly ignorant of the quality of leadership that can SUCCESSFULLY reinstitute our Constitution. I am unsure whether we can afford to wait for the 2012 election cycle. The quality of leadership among the front runners today don't instill a lot of confidence that any one of them can get the job done.

Leaders like Allen West and Marco Rubio are certainly the type of leader I'm looking for, but these men are still in minor roles in government and may not be likely to win a nomination.

So, it remains for some Individual(s) to step forward and call for the general revolt against the socialist agenda being foisted upon us and instill the confidence in ALL of us to risk our lives, fortune and sacred honor and persude us that he/she has the willingness and ability to reestablish our beautiful Constitution once again.

We are on the edge of it being too late to restore the Constitution to Original Intent and the rule oflaw. But, I believe we have to try while at the same time preparing to revolt. . If we are able to motivate those people who have given up on our system to get ut and work__become a part of_to replace politicians with citizen servants. we may be able to get super maorties in both houses and a President as wel.Then we could do it and take our licks financially. We would have to impeach some judges who believe they are wiser than the Founding Fathers. Getting folks off their backsides even to save America is probably a low percentage likelihood without an event or events to anger r frighten them. Like a mass destruction attack by Islamists.

The alternative is real revolution. I have suggested that we start to organize local militiaas and Arm ourselves. I think there is a real possibiity that our military would support a popular revolution.

We are a relly sick nation. Even the conservative Washngton Times faults the Tea Party for its moralistic stand, saying they don't uderstand the bacic nature of litics is compromise.. Thats ons of the reasons we are in sch deep droble. We have lost our moral compassWe accept lack of morality as the norm.. . One wayor anothe. I think it is time for revolution, peaceful or, if necessaary otherwise

Our first course of action should be non-violent revolution. We must revolt against the very areas of society that have been hijacked by the enemy -- the areas where the brainwashing and indoctrination begins. We must provide alternatives to (or take back) the schools (K thru Graduate schools), the media (Hollywood, newspapers, TV), and the government (at the voting booths).

In reply to the note from a disabled combat Patriot asking for clarification “when my solemn oath to 'support and defend the Constitution kicks in,” as a retired Air Force Officer, I believe that oath is life-long and thoughts of defending our highest law against domestic enemies requires careful and deliberate consideration (not emotional knee-jerking like those on the left). To all active duty and retired military members and police, I encourage you to explore Oathkeepers.org.

The latest deal struck, and it's predictable effect on the markets have knocked the remaining fence sitters to the ground. There is a very low, ever louder growl spreading across the country...

I do indeed believe that it's time. Doing things by the book has only been working for the enemy (the left. The real problem is that we need the military on our side. Otherwise, any revolution is doomed to failiure. Never the less, I want in if it happens. It appears at this point that the only way to get this formerly great country back is to take it back by force. Maybe then I can say the Pledge of Alliegence again. As of right now, I feel no alliegence to this "country."

It is not only time, it is past time!

IMO, the majority of the people in the USA are too uneducated about our history, too self-absorbed, too apathetic and too lazy for a course correction to occur at the ballot box. Not to mention the MSM that no longer reports news but states opinions, normally from extreme left of center.

I do not know what the answer is, but much like the Founding Fathers, those of us who truly love the constitutional republic that was once the USA might find revolution thrust upon us.

It will then be up to us to decide if we all hang together or hand separately.

We are not there yet. We can still vote. We can affect our course. However, with the perversion of the voting process, that right is fading. With the dulling of our responsibilities, we are running toward the cliff.

The Nov 2012 elections will be the key. If it is a sweeping victory for "Tea Party" candidates and the conservative movement then we will be okay.

It is still possible to return to the principles of the Constitution (a government whose only function is to protect citizens' unalienable rights and defend the country) without armed revolution. When they take the guns, and restrict the possibility of free speech and assembly, then there will be no choice.

I agree with my other fellow Texan. Secession would start putting the fear into DC. Texas and Arizona should go first. I also agree that it is now US vs the politicians. We should be sending ONLY people willing to (really) cut spending and not try to manipulate us with phony figures. Flat tax and national sales tax would work also. The 50% not paying their share, would start paying in the form of sales tax. And that would apply to the illegals in the country also. I also like the proposal that if the politicians don't do their job correctly, they get fined. Responsiblity for their actions or lack of!

If Obama steals the next election, it is time. If Obama does not get re-elected, we'll have to wait to see how the new President works to get the country back on track. Since Obama got elected, I've seen the country on fast track towards racism and discrimination against whites, especially in favor of illegal aliens; the end of pride in and allegiance to the USA; the Constitution thrown out of the window; God has been thrown out of the country; immoral laws passed in favor of the immoral minority all in the name of "equal rights"; forced indoctrination in our schools while our history and God is banished; I've been called a racist, terrorist, homophobe, etc. by our "leaders" because I'm a Christian Patriot. If this continues, it will become worse than what the African-Americans put up with during segregation. Before the next election, a list of wrongs done by this government and the consequences should be drawn-up and published over and over to remind people; and the elections should be closely watched for fraud. I proudly served our country and government in the '60's. Today, I wouldn't let my old dog serve; I've advised my sons that, to serve, would be a waste of their time and efforts. Draft the gays, lesbians, transgendered, pedophiles, atheists, progressives, communists, disenchanted "hyphenated Americans", and all of the other self-serving un-American filth that has ventured out of the closet since Obama and his Nazi's have taken over. And, have term limit for those self-serving politicians and put them on Social Security retirement and the same medical plans that we "commoners" have.

People have forgotten the historical lesson from the first revolution and this is that the personal liberties that are enjoyed may have to be sacrificed to obtain the freedom enjoyed by our forefathers after the revolution. Out government is no longer serving the greater good of the republic when taxation is placed on the population of the working class which no longer appear to have representation. This status is considered as a socialist state when all are to be provided for at the expense of the working few. The tea party was the just the first recored domestice act against governence without representation. The current tea party supports and patriots consider themselves free of government control when there is no representation. As the consitution states, let us form a government that does provide representation of the people and not the non-working class of free loaders that has been created by government hand outs.

I think the beginning of civil disobedience will be when there is an attempt to disarm the American citizen. There has been much blood shed to protect our freedoms. To attempt to remove the ability of Americans to defend themselves will be the last straw.

As a retired Vet I to feel this is a legitimate consideration. I think we need to use all peaceful means up to the point where they try to register, outlaw our guns, or when the UN troops try to enforce unconstitutional law in this country.If Obummer is reelected we will see the military degraded to where it is of no use and his civilian force will be those to use as target practice when they terrorize the country as the Black Panthers do at poling places.We have been classified as domestic terrorists by nut napolitano so we are the first to be eliminated. Keep your powder dry and Pray to GOD!

Yes, Mr. Alexander. November will help us make the call. If armed insurrection, we MUST have ALL of our military forces standing with us. We can't go it alone ...

My great grandfather many times removed fought in our war for independence with Comfort Star's militia

and I'm willing to do the same....I do believe the ballot is preferable to the bullet, but having said that I also believe the time is soon coming that we may have little choice in the matter if this Grand Republic is to survive. Thank You article.

i love this country it hurts,my parents taught me to respect those in positions of rule,but they also taught me right from wrong and whats happening in this country is wrong.so you ask me if i think its time for another revolution and my answer is YES.do i think we should take to the streets,not yet,we have one more chance to do this right,we have to truly choose the right person to run this country for the next 8 years in order to put us back on the right track.who that person is is still unclear but there are a few patriots out there and we NEED to find the RIGHT ONE.if we do not do this,its inevetable what will happen.

I'm not one to immediately jump to violence, and I don't think that violence is the answer here. But a second American Revolution is absolutely necessary. If we can't remove the current administration and elected officials from office, and restore the Constitution, then the revolution will be forced to change tactics. Part time congress, subject to the same laws they enact, without these lifetime entitlements, and common sense. These are just a few of the things that must come out of the 2nd American Revolution, or violence or secession is inevitable.

Dear Mr. Alexander,

Perhaps it's my location ( MI) but I see no signs of life. Like your humor section said this week "if you won't speak out against tyranny, you are already slaves". If the emphasis needs to come from this quarter, it will not come.

It is crzy how the past 2 1/2 years our country has changed so much. We need to boot everyone out of congress and start over. We need to take back our country and do it now and if need be by force...

It would be my guess, that the majority of those Americans who continue to seek liberty and support the constitution, are from the generation that served in Vietnam and before. Since we have gone to the all volunteer military service, a small portion of our population has taken that sacred oath and have made the decision to possible give up their lives in defense of the constitution and our fellow citizens. It would seem to me, that the majority of our citizens would rather reverse President Kennedy's declaration that we should, "Ask not what your country can do for, but what you can do for our country." They are looking to feed at the trough.

My son and I are both Christians and both United States Marines. We have had this conversation and have decidedly different points of view. He believes we are required to obey the instructions given in Romans 13 to, "Be subject to the governing authorities."

Having read "the 5000 Year Leap" by Skousen and "The Light and the Glory" by Marshall I have come to the conclusion that we are in a situation which is unique in the history of the world. Having recognized inalienable rights bestowed by a Creator and established a government for the express purpose of protecting those rights, We the People are the "authority" and the government we established, our servant. Thus, should the ballot box fail and we "take arms" as Jefferson advised, we are not in rebellion but rather defenders of the Republic which Franklin hoped we could "keep".

I also remember Franklin expressed the wisdom of a lifetime when he stated that, "God governs in the affairs of men." To our infinite discredit, the current official position of the government is to exclude God. This is the root cause of our national demise, the disintegration of the family and the normalization of all which is abominable in the sight of our Creator. If it comes to a fight, those of us struggling to restore the Republic would do well to remember the rest of Ben's statement that, "If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?"

Everyone change their W-2, to married with 9 dependents. See what they do for money then!

The 26th amendment (granting the right to vote for 18 year-olds) took only 3 months & 8 days to be ratified! Why? Simple! The people demanded it. That was in 1971...before computers, before e-mail, before cell phones, etc.

Of the 27 amendments to the Constitution, seven (7) took 1 year or less to become the law of the land...all because of public pressure.

All the people in The United States of America should get this message. This is one idea that really should be passed around.

Congressional Reform Act of 2011

1. Term Limits.

12 years only, one of the possible options below.

A. Two Six-year Senate terms

B. Six Two-year House terms

C. One Six-year Senate term and three Two-Year House terms

2. No Tenure / No Pension.

A Congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office.

3. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security.

All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people.

4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all Americans do.

5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.

6. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.

7. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.

8. All contracts with past and present Congressmen are void effective 1/1/12.

The American people did not make this contract with Congressmen. Congressmen made all these contracts for themselves.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and back to work.

If each person contacts a minimum of twenty people then it will only take three days for most people (in the U.S. ) to receive the message. Maybe it is time.

LET'S FIX AMERICA!!!!! If you agree, share the idea with everyone you know. If you disagree you may be part of the problem.

I'm in. I'm sick about socialists taking over this country for most of my life. My only reward for living within my means, voting my conscious, serving my country, and investing in America is to lose everything and pay even more taxes to support those who don't support themselves. NOT GOOD ENOUGH!

Fundamental change is indeed necessary, and if 2012 elections don't produce a massive conservative response, then bring it on.

I agree that the ballot box is preferable......I don't want to see the 60's happen all over again, or worse......but the outcome must be better. The 60's produced the wrong outcome!

PCS

"We cannot expect the Americans to jump from capitalism to Communism, but we can assist their elected leaders in giving Americans small doses of socialism until they suddenly awake to find they have Communism."

- Soviet Leader Nikita Khrushchev, 1959

The slow march to the abyss began with FDR, accelerated under LBJ and has reached warp speed under BHO. The Progressives who dominate Washington and the MSM have learned nothing from the failings of all who have tried this Socilaist experiment before.

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

George Santayana, The Life of Reason, Volume 1, 1905

Our beloved Founding Fathers are spinning in their graves. They started a revolution for less than we tolerate today. That our current government has become destructive to the ends they risked their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to establish is indisputable. We the people, therefore, have the God given right to alter or abolish it.

Sign me up!

I fully support the full and complete defense of The Constitution of The United States of America.

It has without question been assaulted on the liberal front for far too long.

Tom R.

US Navy Submariner

Retired

I do not think we are committed to freedom. We have forgotten what it is to be enslaved. We need more oppression to finally wake up. This is unfortunate.

One major problem today is with our education system. Kids now learn very little about our nations early history and about how the government is supposed to be run via the Constitution.

American History and Civics used to be required courses in high school for everyone -not so today. In other words, let's get education in our schools back to the basics.

Tough question, although one that has gotten a great deal of consideration from those who believe in the Constitution as written.

Although I don't have an answer, per se, that point is much closer than it has been for a long, long time. In many ways, it seems we are closing in on 1861 again. The divide between philosophies of governance and the role of government grows deeper and more rancorous by the day.

Ideally, we'll see a (peaceful)drift of regions away from the influence of the Federal Government, to a semi-autonomous relationship, with a relationship to the Federal Government as defined by the Constitution.

In reality, we'll probably see a less desireable result as the Federal Government exceeds its ability to produce both bread and circuses and causes an economic catastrophe which brings us to the same end result over a much rougher road.

I am of the opinion that there will be no 'Next' election. I believe that some event, either manufactured by this current administration or perhaps a true event, will offer the opportunity for the President to activate one of the several Presidential Orders currently in the background and all civil liberties, including elections and voting , will be postponed or curtailed.

In my opinion, Public Education has done much to destroy the America of our forefathers. Few adults and still fewer children know anything of our founding, and the requirements to maintain a grasp on freedom.

I predict some states will try secession at some point.

God Help US.

I regret to say that I don't think the conservative movement in America has sufficient momentum to reverse the depredations the Democrats and Obama have inflicted on the American economy, politics, and society.

As a Canadian living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I'm an external observer in every sense. However, the sense I get in Asia from the media is that Obama is admired as a reasonable centrist, struggling to rein in a recalcitrant Congress on all issues. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth. My girlfriend here got into a protracted debate with a typical American liberal, and she used the term 'Obozo' for Obama, a name we're accustomed to using. She discussed Obama's damage of the economy and his successful maneouvers to circumvent the Constitution. Her interlocutor, a man in his 60's, felt personally insulted by what he felt was a slur on his President, and disagreed with the substance of her criticism. Ordinary Thais I meet generally don't the rosy picture of liberal elite America portrayed in their media. They seem to know something fairly extreme is unfolding.

Yet Americans I meet, some of whom I have discussions with, seem to have little idea of how widespread and deep the internal ruin in the USA has gone. That is why I think it's too late. A clear 80%+ majority of Americans will never accept the premise that their nation's economy and institutions are being systematically dismantled. Why? Because nothing remotely resembling has ever before happened in American history. There is no precedent for it.

Is there no solution? It's an unlikely scenario, but only if a scandal breaks that shows the Democrats for what they truly are would suffice. Something along the lines of a Watergate scandal, a document surfaces that lays out a Democratic Party plan to run-up the debt, a plan to destroy the economy, a plan to gin up violent protests which must then be suppressed, a plan to invoke the War Powers Act to give Obama dictatorial powers. Only then would a considerable minority finally wake up. Barring that any uprising would be successfully defamed as a radical rightwing terrorist attack on the American people.

I've noticed that Obama's personal popularity hardly budges despite the visible-to-all ruin he has inflicted on the country. Is it building to a tipping point? I doubt it. Note also that any scandal would meet the considerable power of the media to suppress it. Moreover all this will be occurring in the context of the dollar and US debt bubbles imploding in 2013 and 2014.

The venality of the Democratic Party, the collusion of the media, and the 'perfect storm' of negative economic events, all taken together, will make it difficult to launch any pushback. The Obama regime is surely aware of all this, and will launch successful preemptive attacks against principled opposition. Any nonviolent uprising by conservatives in the USA will be out-maneouvered much as the English Defense League has in the UK. This has already happened with Biden's referencing of Tea Party opponents to the debt ceiling deal as 'terrorists'.

They have tipped their hand. Expect much more of this sort of preemptive attack in the future.

Since our Federal Government no longer believes that we "...are endowed by (our) Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness..." and does nothing to uphold the Right to Life...", "it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government..." it is high time that we did so.

The time is not here while we still hold the power of the ballot box. You will know when the government comes to disarm us, either through judicial dictate or usurpation of congressional power.

Yes, it's time for a return to the principles upon which this nation was founded. It's either going to be that -- or a break-up of the country. Already there are secession movements throughout the country, and they're growing. We MUST accept the fact that while we show consideration for the minority, democracy is rule by the majority. I am a Jew -- I accept and am proud that this is a Christian nation. I am allowed to follow the religion of my ancestors, yet am not offended by other faiths. Praying in the name of Christ has never bothered me.

As long as we're defending the Constitution of the United States, with that document as our guide to restore, then yes. It's time.

Some fear revolting over the issue that a worse form of Government would be installed. This would be solved by using the Constitution as our founding fathers originally established. We're not overthrowing a government, we're restoring the one that has been over thrown from within itself. That is the key difference here.

Those who violently point to the so-called 'right wing' as violent and dangerous, only see us as such because they know the only way to remove their strangle hold from the high offices they corrupted, is to kick them out by force. So they'll scream at anyone who seeks their downfall, peaceful or not, and claim that they 'knew it all along' the moment they give us no choice but to do so.

It's akin to the violent bully. They shove over and over at the peaceful freedom loving people, demanding, "You going to do something now? huh?" We;;, it's high time we shove back at last. It's not a provacation when we're defending our country and our way of life. To restore what was once there, not to create a new form of government. The only reason why the restoration would seem like an overthrow is simple to understand.

When those who are in power make a peaceful revolution impossible, then a violent revolution becomes inevitable.

Never before in the history, both distant and recent, has a corrupt government given power back to the people. By vote or assembly or otherwise. People forget we didn't vote the British off of America. It's hope that keeps peaceful revolutions in mind, but it's futile. History proves it, and we should learn from that history.

So yes, the time is now.

I believe we have reached a point in which the laws that have been created have no resemblance of The Constitution. It is time to correct this injustice and make men/women responsible for themselves again.

The need for civil disobedience is a lesson that has already been taught at the Boston Harbor. The removal of tea from ships and tossing it into the water was an illeagl act against the crown of England! It was the act that made the those that were complacent aware that action was required and that they were going to be required to have to take a stand when the time came to act. Since there was no government represetation of the people there only course of action was to take the civil disobedience path to rebail agaist the crown. It has proven to the the last ditch effort of people everywhere that there is dissatisfaction with government and there is no other path to take to make a change.

It would serve a purpose, I believe, for millions of Patriots to descend upon our Capitol with Congress in session, accompanied by tens of millions of Patriots across the country who are not there physically, but there in purpose and spirit, all at a designated time, to deliver a message. The message being that if sound fiscal solutions are not legislated, and our liberty and posterity not restored, we will return, in force and with force, to seek our God-Given Rights.

Faxes, emails, letters and phone calls work to a degree, but physical presence is hard to ignore. Disobedience is not the tactic of the Patriots I have witnessed to date at various TeaParty events, and hopefully we can achieve our goals without it.

No nation in the history of the world has ever recovered once it reaches the stage of complacency. Every democracy has always imploded after about 200 years. I'm quoting Alexander Tyler of course. We have reached a bit beyond that point. We have become a socialist country and next it will be a dictatorship. In 2008 America took and IQ test with the elections...we flunked. Once we started down the democracy trail it was all over but the shouting. America will never be a true land of the free again.

I am not an authority on the US Constitution, but I think that since the SS payments are supposed to come out of a "trust fund", that Obama had no legal right to withold those payments until after the debt ceiling was raised. I think he should be impeached AND convicted for for witholding payments that WE paid into the trust fund expressly for retirees and others. Instead he chose to hold us all hostage with our own money. Of course, he apparently has the idea that it is "their" money.

Let GOD arise!!!! and let HIS enemies be scattered.

I pray everyday that the LORD will not give up on America! Stay on your knees America and we will win this battle!!!!

In GOD we still trust!!!!

I think we have one last chance, the 2012 election. If we lose that, all is lost. Shooting to follow. At the moment, it appears that Barry would probably loose. That makes me wonder what he will do this time to try to steal the election. Last time it was collapse of the economy. What will he do this time?

When over 50% of the voters are either on one form or another of public assistance, working for the government or union members, the ballot box will not change the course that we are on. The afore mentioned have now taken control of the country, and we are witnessing the results. As predicted in the 60's, socialism has tken control of the country withour a shot being fired.

No. Not a revolution as we had in the past. But an awakening to the rule of law. All we need do is clean house by the vote of all those who do not do as the Constitution indtended. A violent revolution is not necessary.

YES! YES1 By GOD YES, it is time for a complete wipe out of current lradership.These people are criminals and traitors of the first order. I guess it is time to confront the FEDERAL DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE police force. If the Libyian's and Egyption's can face the turmoil, surely our freedom fighters can triumph.

I am 68 years old, a veteran, a conservative and a gun carrying patriot. I will join the insurrection, in whatever form, when it happens. As I've said, we MUST have ALL of our nations military forces, on our side, to ultimately win an armed insurrection. But, fight I shall ...

On their first day of office, each of our elected leaders and representatives swears allegiance to the Constitution, but for too long many have freely ignored that oath and instead worked to subvert the Constitutional limits on their actions.

While the policies of Obama and his willing minions have thrown our nation into economic chaos, they have at least hastened the day when it will no longer be possible for liberal politicians to pretend even to pay lip service to the Constitution, but will be forced to declare openly their derision for the principles that made America great.

When I served as an officer in the Navy, I too took an oath, but unlike many currently serving in government, I meant it when I swore to support and defend the Constitution. Although I am no longer in uniform, I feel that sacred charge even more keenly today.

The time is fast approaching when each American will have to make the clear choice between a further decline into Marxist feel-goodism and a restoration of limited government of, by, and for the people. When you meet with your fellow Patriots at the Tea Parties and other gatherings of like-minded conservatives, consider reciting this pledge:

"I pledge allegiance to THE CONSTITUTION of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as originally written and ratified by our nation's founding fathers, and as legally amended by the citizens.

I solemnly swear that I will support and defend THE CONSTITUTION from all enemies, both foreign and especially domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and that I will endeavor to hold accountable those who would subvert or distort its meaning.

To this end I devote my life, my fortune, and my sacred honor, that the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA will forever remain one nation under God, a free people."

It's way past do.We have had are rights OBLITERATED by a bunch of corporate parasites and there whores in Washington.Old George,if he knew that this was going to happen would absolutely refuse to have his name put on this place.May God save the Republic!!!

Obama allowed Pelosi and Reid to implement their progressive and liberal agenda. Basically, he told them my head is turned get it while you can. I think America is awakening from a deep sleep that has exposed a general lack of confidence in the house and senate. The buying of votes by our hired help has always been present in the system. We are now faced with limited capacity to allow such purchasing to continue. Clear to all is that we can not continue to exist allowing 51 percent of the population to pay little or now taxes and to expect the rich to pick up the majority of taxes will quickly move businesses to venues outside the US-which in itself is bad for the economy. We must learn to peacefully co-exist with organized labor as well as free enterprise without negatively impacting the true purposes of having a government which is to defend this nation and to protect those that are unable to labor due to infirmities and not pure laziness and fraud.

YES.....YES.....YES, This government has time and again disregarded what the people want. They are a direct threat to our country and constitution. It is time that we take our country back, if it is by force so be it.

I agree that changing our government by voting is the best solution. Unfortunately, I believe that window of escape is all but closed. The number of Liberal/Socialist voters(those on entitlements, illegal immigrants,the brain washed self serving and Leftist special interests) out number those that support the Constitution and the rule of law. That was clearly seen in the latest CT elections.

The 2012 election will tell us what we must do. Unfortunately, I believe we are out numbered much more than we know. After you subtract the Liberal/Socialists, the apathetic and those that believe in Liberty but do not have the spine to do what we must that leaves, IMHO, about 25% of the adult population. Not very good odds.

I do not have any facts to support my claims but an informal survey of about 100 acquaintances was revealing. This year CT tried to outlaw hi cap handgun magazines and the proposed legislation threatened to send state police to our residences to confiscate such legally purchased property now deemed contraband. My question to my acquaintances was : Would you turn over your hi-cap mags to authorities? The answers were almost evenly split. This, from people that are very aware of our 2nd amendment rights.

That said, for the balance of the population I think my estimate is in the ball park.

I know my view is not based in fact and involves a lot of conjecture on my part as well as the fact CT is hallowed ground for the Left. Considering the way the rest of the country is going could I be that far off?

The odds are against us but we must not give up. What have/had is far too precious to walk away from. Lets hope and pray more get on board with supporting Essential Liberty and our voices can be heard.

yes we have the momentum,but we have got to get those around us to get up and do the right thing,not just talk about it.so many of our friends and family talk about how upset they are,but don't vote or say its hard to fight the government.well if it wasn't hard it would'nt be what has always made this country GREAT.so get up vote,answer a survey about how upset you are with the current conditions,attend a rally,make a donation or even RUN for OFFICE and make a real change.

Be very careful when calling for a revolution. Very few ended as ours did, with liberty and freedom. Most end with even harsher oppression. The difference is that we had Washington. Without a Washington you will get a Lenin, Stahlin, Mao, Pol Pot, Napoleon, Hitler, Mussolini, Robespiere, Caeser etc. ad nausium.

For God and Country - to return us to where we once were - Oust Obama any way possible.

Someone mentioned Allen West and Marco Rubio - what a great start for our 'new' nation.

I am afraid we may not have a choice other than armed rebellion. I believe that the president is more thaan prepared to steal the next election. We must attempt the ballot box first but must not hesitate to stop another four years of this government.

Obama is a national disgrace and should resign. This once Great Country will paying for his sins for decades to come. He surely is the worst President since James Carter. ( Even worse ) This is what happens when millions of black people voted for a person with the same color of skin as theirs without any knowledge of who he really was or what his true agenda was going to be. 54,000,000 American citizens made a huge mistake on November 4th, 2008. Lets correct that mistake in November 2012.

Fred Nelson

It is time to hit them where it hurts ;ie, a nationwide tax revolt. If they don't get our money,

they wither and die. Yes, the IRS is the Gestopo and

operates outside of the Law but, some sacrifices are

always needed to push the cause for liberty, which

is under assult by the thugs and Rinos in office !

Yes sir, the time is now, even at the door. It is time for us all to stand up, stand together and TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!!!

My generation has done so much to destroy this country. It is our responsibility to restore the freedoms and liberty lost. I have seriously felt this way since 2006 and I have been waiting since then for respected individuals such as you to finally come to the same conclusion. I am ready and willing to sacrifice whatever is necessary. Just tell me where to show up.

Armed revolution? Not quite yet, give the Tea Party our full support, but watch them VERY CLOSELY. If that fails, tell me when and where to meet you with my gun.

I have thought about this question of an American Revolution II. It seems to be a normal part of human rights to restore basic liberty and freedom. Democracy, just like other forms of government, does eventually slide into dictatorship of special interests, and the ensuing paralysis of judgement as to what's simply right and wrong. I term it "democratic dictatorship "light". We are, in my opinion, near this final stage. What's on the other side could very well be a new fight for liberty and freedom.

Is it time for rebellion? The emerging Tea Party folks have shown that the rebellion has already begun. If you don't believe that, witness the demonization program the left is waging against a few people who want their country back. Will it turn into an armed rebellion? That depends entirely on the next presidential election, providing we even have one. If we gain enought momentum, Conservatives can begin the turn-around to a return to Constitutional government. If, and I think this is a more realistic scenario, Obama and his cronies get a 2nd term AND depending on his actions thereafter, resorting to arms is in order. Trouble is, our government has at it's disposal the armed forces, the guard, various federal cops of one stripe or another as well as the local, county, and state "law enforcement" agencies to stomp out any shenanigans from the great unwashed. I don't worry too much about the armed forces, which by and large are at least aware of the contents of the Constitution, but the various police agencies will be more than pleased to scoop up all the firearms(don't tell me that they don't know who has what)in the guise of "law enforcement". Obama declares martial law, confiscates firearms, knocks off a few Tea Party "terrorists" and the rest of us have a choice of dying on our porch steps or bending the knee. Not a pleasant scenario, right? Then let's vote these clowns right out of office. THIS IS IT!! OUR LAST CHANCE !

Civil disobediance would go down the same road. However, if the left stays in power, I DO NOT say we should aquiesce. Rather FIGHT. It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees. I forget who said that, but it is true for anyone who calls himself a man. The rest of you can slink off and engage in your thirty minutes of hate at the government mandated times.

When will people realize there is no Right vs Left. Its a duopoly, just like Pepsi and coke, burger king and McDonald.. etc. Left vs. Right is not the Same as Liberty vs. Tyranny. Too many special interest groups have severe influence on top politicians on both sides. You will know this is true when not one candidate for liberty will be picked for the super congress.

The American Revolutionary War was fought to protect the way of life that had come to be lived by the American colonists. It was a way of life that honored the dignity of the individual citizen, his freedom to act in his own interests--and in the interests of his community, if he chose. According to John Adams, "The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations... This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution."

Even in those days a plurality of Americans wished to have security before liberty, and many clung to the King in hope of being spared the fight and given a chance at his preferment. Thanks to the various progressive sake-oil salesmen past and present (Wilson, Roosevelt, Johnson, Carter, and now Obama) not to mention their caddies (Nixon, Bush I, and Bush II), today the majority of Americans benefit from government largesse or corruption, and many wish to continue that way no matter what the cost to their fellow citizens' security and freedom or to their own dignity and worth. Because of them the fight for liberty may well be futile.

If America falls it won't be the fault of the corporations, or the Congress or the FED. It will be the fault of "We The People".

The founders warned us to be Ever Vigilant Over Fallible Men and we have failed miserably.

Our last peaceful means of controlling fallible men is the Court System. Unfortunately, today's attorneys only learn enough about the Constitution to realize that there is no lucrative future in Constitutional Law.

My hope is to create a foundation which takes new law school graduates interested in the restoration of individual liberties, pays off their college loans, and assigns each one of them to a single major abuse of Constitutional Principles, and pays them to study that one topic to become "The" Expert on that topic such that the proper issues can be properly brought to the proper courts.

This is our last hope for avoiding the "Cartridge Box" solution to our waning Liberties.

Apologies I got ahead of my self and my previous post belongs elsewhere.

I am afraid we may not have a choice other than armed rebellion. I believe that the Liberal/Socialists are more than prepared to steal the next election. George Soros pumps a lot of $$$ their way which gives them the tools they need including a sympathetic media.

We must attempt the ballot box first but must not hesitate to stop another four years of this government with what ever it takes.

I would like to present you with just another example of the ultimate corruption of our government/industrial complex.

Namely the Nuclear Regulatory Comission over the past 40 years has failing to enforce the required Code of Federal Regulations, and hence allowing a Nuclear Fuel Reprosessing Plant to uncontrollably release into the local environment more than a dozen Atomic Bombs worth of Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) and Plutonium (Pu). We now have documented independent laboratory test results showing over 40 miles of HEU contaminated river and Pu in the creeks. Indeed the corruption of the NRC is so widespread and complete that they are demonstratably incapable of rendering unbiased licensing evaluations in protection of the people, as required by their Congressional Commission.

With Dire Concern,

A. J. "Buzz" Davies

Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer, Ret.

Revolution is what is going on right now with the commies in office. What we need is a restoration. The Tea Party is the beginning of that restoration but I believe it is not enough. The commies are so close that they can taste it and they wont give up without a fight. Last 9/12 march I had a sign that said "By Ballot Or Bullet...Restoration Is Coming". It was a play on a famous speech Malcolm X gave way back when. Needless to say the Secret Service zeroed in on me and started questioning me. I pulled out my pocket Declaration/Constitution booklet a proceed to tell the youngsters it was their duty to abolish an unconstitutional/tyrannical government. I said they were protecting a usurper and they needed to be on the right side of history when it all goes down. I told them my sign meant what it said and that like them I took an oath and that oath never fades or dies. Restoration is what we need.

As a veteran of the United States Navy I took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States under the provisions it has provided. The Constitution is my guiding principle and will remain so. However, if the time comes that measures counter to the ballot box increases the servitude to a ruling class of statists in Congress and unelected vassals of the presidency and threatens my liberties and those whom I love, then I have no choice than to lay down my life to defend my country and the Constitution. I am not advocating insurrection, however, better to live up to my highest ideals than to surrender to those who hate my country.

HELL's FIRE MR. ALEXANDER, IT IS WAY PAST TIME TO HUNT DOWN AND DESTROY THOSE LIBERAL BASTARDS (both republican & democrats) that have casused so much pain and dispair in this once free nation. Just say the word and several million armed American Patriots will show up on your door step ready to fight. And I do mean FIGHT! Every sorry politician in our government needs to be taken to the Mall, put on his/her knees and shot. The sooner the better.The ballot box just won't cut it! The military will not turn on their own countrymen/women fighting to return the government to a constitutional REPUBLIC, Hell, they will join the fight ASAP to rid this country of the liberal scum that has been jerking them around since Olierbama has been in office. Save America...start the revolution now...but not without me! GOD BLESS AND HELP AMERICA!

Francis Schaeffer, in his wonderful book, A Christian Manifesto, writes about the moral basis for civil disobedience and rebellion. Neither are to be embraced quickly, but we can never rule them out entirely without giving away our God-given rights.

If the ballot can't do it, then it comes down to slavery or revolution.

Let's make sure that we accomplish what has to be done with the ballot.

If not, then.......

As I've said, to have a successful armed insurrection, we MUST have ALL of our military ON OUR SIDE. I will still stand against our present tyranny and traitor-ship, for I consider the alternative to be worse than death.

To all those that are advocating revolution, clear your head of all the anger and rage you now feel. Calmly consider the worst that can happen. You and your family could be killed. Perhaps you could be imprisoned and your family could be left destitute and starve to death as you languish in prison. Now think of everyone you love being rounded up and put in internment camps where food, water and medicine are in very short supply. Think of the area where you live being left desolate and in ruins. If you're sane, you're now ready to forget about that option for now, because unless you have already spent ALL your time and money to fix this thing at the ballot box, you cannot justify anything further.

Sir, whatever it takes. I don't think I can stand much more.

What a Great Read, Mark ! Yes, i believe now is the time for our Founder's Words to be initiated toward our Failing Leaders. Their Wisdom and Foresight have Sustained Our great Nation these 230 odd yrs., now is Not the Times to Cast them Asunder ! We Must have Rebellion by Our Patriots, either Peacefully or Military, which i hope can be Achieved by Peaceful Means. We're at the Crossroads of Direction our Nation wants to go. Not by Chance or Whim, but by the Very Will of the People. We cannot Fail, for All the Blood and Treasure to be for Naught ! Surely the American People will Respond !

As to a 2nd Revolution, this will not happen unless 'they' close the banks. This has happened before in our history, the last time being in the 1930's when overnight, 1800 banks closed across the country. I do not believe our banks will close today. Therefore, the ballot box is the only right way to change things politically in our nation. I might add, too, that your 'slant' to the Right is so apparent it is humorous to we true American Patriots. We who do love this country understand there is absolutely no difference between the Democrats and Republicans in DC today. They are all one in the same. The Republicans are running Obama for President in 2012, not the Democrats. Everyone in DC wants Obama to be re-elected, and he will be. Anyone who thinks this country is being ruled by a 2 Party System is a MORON.

LT Bobby Ross www.rassio.com/music/

Yes, I believe it is time for a revolution. In whatever form it has to happen. My father fought for our freedoms in WWII, my brothers fought in Vietnam.

I would gladly defend our inalienable rights, for my young son and my granddaughter.

Of all the common sense quotes from our Founding Fathers; Benjamin Franklin rings so true for me. "They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."

Of course we always pray that the need for fertlizing the Tree of Liberty isn't necessary. But if pushed to that point, the American Spirit to resist tyrants is by-far the best in the world.

The Founders gave us every means possible in the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence to ressurrect the limited Constitutional Republic they established. It is up to us to use those tools to restore those principles byt telling the would be despots and tyrants, no more! Just like the men with Reverend Jonas Clark that fateful morning on April 19th 1775.

Over at News With Views, Chuck Baldwin did a great piece, "In Praise Of Caldwell, Clark, Houghton, and Mullenberg". And I have to agree with his statement, that if the clergymen of revolutionary America were like the clergymen today, we'ld still be a Crown possession.

Civil disobedience is way better than the bullet box, which is a last resort. We start with the 2012 elections, followed by civil disobedience if necessary. If one of us refuses to pay taxes, one goes to jail. If all taxpayers refuse to pay their taxes, then the power of the government collapses. Those not paying taxes will have no leg to stand on.

Vote conservative and save our country!

Yes. We have already begun with the Tea Party. We need to have another great moment at the polls to expound this thread of thinking and action. If more than the polls are needed, count me in.

I couldn't say it any better than "p3orion". If obama steels the next election, then I believe We will have to resort to arms to remain free!

Neither civil disobedience nor any form of active revolution would suit our national need, so long as the ballot remains available to us.

There's one possibly revolutionary idea, first advanced by the anti-federalists, we could consider. That is, to choose members of the House of Representatives each year, rather than for two-year terms. It's worth considering.

I am far from being a radical or extremist - but bring it on! I'm female, just turned 50, have 3 grandchildren, a son in the AF (Spain), and am so fed up with our government that just keeps taking & growing, while the people that put the reps in their cushy offices lose everything to keep them there. I am ready and willing to fight for liberty - and maybe one day God will bless America again!

If we wait much longer, it will be too late.

Mark, I hope and pray that your belief in the ballot box is justified; however, past precedence speaks otherwise. The Obama left has already shown a propensity to use threat of physical harm at the ballot box if people should vote against the left and its minions - and the judicial department has sanctioned their actions as valid and of no report. In addition, the Obama/ACORN group have shown that they are not above manufacturing votes either through outright fabrication or 'raising the dead' to apply their votes. I greatly fear that Obama will again be 'voted' into the Whitehouse in 2012. If that does occur, I will greatly doubt the ability of the American people to remove him from office peacefully. Instead, I fear that we have arrived at the juncture of which our fore fathers wisely warned. I fear that it will be necessary to take to arms to restore the freedoms that our ancestors fought for time and time again. This nation has descended to the level of a vastly immoral mob that are more interested in living their concept of 'enjoyment' rather than identifying with the concept of rule of law. To the vast number of Americans today, the Constitution is nothing more than a basic guideline that has far outlived its usefulness. To them it is only what makes you happy today that counts.

It is indeed a sad day for the United States of America! Morality and law are only for those 'idiots' on the far right, but, hey, they will all die off soon. If not, the rule of man will surely do away with their kind. As fate would have it, I am on the wrong side again. I stand with those who would respect and live in accordance with the Constitution. It is my fervent hope that there are sufficient others who feel as I that we might at least strike enough of a cord with our deaths that a greater number of Americans will be animated toward restoration of the standards of this great nation.

I may be in the minority but I will gladly stand with those who will defend & uphold the Constitution in all of its standards. Regardless of the consequences, I fear that a fight is very close at hand.

I just finished reading G. Edward Griffin's fine book, "The Creature from Jekyll Island". The Federal Reserve is a real enemy. Along with the World Bank and the IMF, these people are the real movers and shakers in politix and societal engineering. This book explains the strategy behind wasteful government spending and everything you might want to know regarding our current socio-political enviroment, including the planned Global Warming hoax.

Not bad for a book written in 1994 !!!!!

"The Creature From Jekyll Island", needs to be popularized and REQUIRED reading for every Conservative world wide.

cheers, R.B. St.Louis

Mr Alexander. I do not know personally, I wish I would. However I read regularly most of your writings. I am as happy I can be knowing there are people like you in this exceptionally country. I considered you a real truly lover of "Freedom". For you my friend I tip my hat. You have no idea how refreshing is to read your articles. In the name of so many who have died defending "Freedom" I salute you Sir. Thanks a million.

I lost my native country many years ago, dammed if I lose my adoptive one.

Manny Martinez

"ACTA NON VERBAE"

If the country is to be restored to what it should be it MUST be by the use of the ballot box.

I believe the sorry state of the country right now is due to the acceptance of civil disobedence as practiced by the far left. I my mind the legacy of Martin Luther King is the attitude that one has only to obey the laws that are convenient for oneself. MLK believed, along with Karl Marx that "The end justifies the means". The wrong way to do it, in my opinion

It is time but we need enough people to realize it that we can win. We certainly can start and like George Washington, wait for the right moment to move. How many tea party elected candidates can we depend on?

When government pays no attention to the will of the people like this last bussiness with the debt ceiling and the main stream media presents outright lies to the public we must do something.

It is time to read again A Defense of Liberty Against Tyrants (1579)

[Vindiciae Contra Tyrannos]

by Stephen Junius Brutus.

This is a profound answer to those misguided "Christians" who would not resist tyranny and I suppose would not have fought in the War in Independence.

The 2012 election will be an uphill battle. The dems have the support of 47% of Americans who pay no income taxes and receive some kind of government assistance, food stamps, welfare, medicaid, etc. The lies told to seniors are outrageous and have many in a panic like the ad showing grandma in her wheel chair being pushed off a cliff by, I guess, Paul Ryan. Add to that ACORN et. al. election fraud and we are in deep trouble.

First course of action is naturally to attempt a peaceful revolution through the ballot box. The cartridge box is retained in a state of readiness should the ballot box be corrupted. Finally we are a nation of sovereign states or should be. The best course of civil disobedience would be on the state level with the backing and will of the people behind it and yes with the cartridge box in readiness. Even better would be a consortium of like minded states acting in unison just as they did in 1776 and to a lesser extent in 1861. Clear and precise goals should be the restoration of the Constitution without all the government independent agency interference that now stifles and destroys freedom rather than protecting it. From local government to state government and finally to federal government each level of government should be smaller and less invasive to individual life so that that government which is furthest from the people is also the least intrusive and with the least responsibility. The main purpose and goal of any central government should only be to provide a common defense and to guarantee the rights and freedoms of all citizens of each state to go and come as they please throughout the states in a peaceful and orderly manner in conducting their lives and business.

Yes. We the people have to take back our government or face the loss of our chidren's freedoms. We should use the ballot box, but stand ready to do whatever it takes to return to our founding fathers constitutional government.

What concerns me are all the military and secret service who live in Stafford in the comfortable homes with their comfortable salary's and yet stand by and watch our current president betray the same oath they took. Are they not just as guilty of betraying the oath by their inaction as he is by his actions? These "brave" men and women who serve our country this way are worse than those who attack us directly. I dare say the founders would be ashamed of them as I am.

1. I will honor soldiers that are serving, but not the cause they are defending. They should be aware that they are no longer the guardians of liberty, but the enforcers of the will of BHO.

2. I will suggest that local candidates for office that suggest that govt should not be the final asnwer are correct.

3. I will ocntinue to teach that the Constitution is a document that is very clear and easy to understand and that those that divert from it prevert it for all.

World Socialism. Fabian Socialism. Modern Social engineering via IMF/ World Bank and The Federal Reserve. THESE are the real culprits and they've been at it for a while now.

"The Creature From Jekyll Island", details it all.

Not light reading but each chapter has a 1-2 page summary that makes for quick understanding.

This book should be required reading.

I don't know if we have the momentum or not, I can't tell. But I, for one, am standing with you. They can brand me terrorist or rebel if they wish, but we have to change the course our country is heading, and we have to do it quick. Thank you, keep up the good work!

Just about time. I think the only element missing for a second American revolution is an identifyable leader. We would need structure of some kind in order to be successful. I'm ready and available to participate any time...

The largest standing army is the people of the USA. If we let them take it away, we are at fault.

There are provisions within the US Constitution to repair issues if they become as unworkable as the Confederation of States was before the US Constitution was drafted and adopted. It may be time to get 3/4 of the legislatures to call for a constitutional convention and rewrite the document. But, as President John Quincy Adams warned, beware of unintended consequesces of our actions.

One commenter made mention of the 60's violence and how the wrong outcome was realized. We can go back even farther and see that we also derived the wrong outcome in the civil war. It was the beginning of the end of states rights. Only recently have some states attempted to stand up to the federal tyrants. Unfortunately most of those states have governors that veto any legislation that pass. Most republican state representatives and governors are just as bad as their liberal democrat counterparts. Add to that all the voters who are getting some sort of free cheese, and change is virtually impossible. I wish I had the answer to our dilemma, but right now it escapes me.

It is past time, or the subject would not be on the table. Americans are usually slow to respond to any antagonist (example, we were late for WWI, and WWII). Reagan was the last president of the Republic in my view, due to the fact that all who have followed later have been of the "NEW WORLD ORDER" ilk. They have fancied themselves to be president of the world, rather than president of our country.

it's called THE THIRD WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE...

and it's been in progress since CLINTON

(go ahead; ask me "when was the 2nd?")

We,meaning our members, have generated momentum but I'm not sure if it can be carried over to the general population. Too many citizens are ignorant of the Constitution and the way our Republic is supposed to function. As to rebellion, I would not want to see it but it may have to be considered if we can't affect the changes we need in the 2012 election. I say this because Obama, Holder, Reid, Pelosi and others of their ilk are not people of law. They disregard the Constitution and the will of the people on a regular basis. When we have such a mentality in public office, our alternatives become limited.

Whatever else happens, this is not the time for a Constitutional Convention. The people who love the Constitution need to be in power before we make any changes, especially with the media so able to control the mobs and direct their will.

The last 2 years have shown us just how much one party refuses to listen to the people who have elected them. They do what they want to do regardless of the opposition from the electorate. It is time we put people in office that will follow the founding principles set up by the Founders.

Silver, gold, canned goods, and lots of ammunition!

Speak of restoring our rights and Liberty against a government established by WE THE PEOPLE that ignores their limits and ignores the rule of law established by our constitution, built from our GOD given rights, will not sit well with those in power.

No matter how illegitimate our government has become they will rule through the brute force of government and there will always be those who will act on the dictates of a tyrant to enforce their tyranny on a disobedient population.

How far do we all need to go down the path of tyranny before we stand up for our God given rights and freedom?

Just the fact I have written what I have will most assuredly place me on a domestic terrorist watch list.

Is this freedom?

It is my opinion, based my observation of the way various elected persons have been bending and almost breaking our laws, that the time is rapidly approaching that we will have to "take the law into our own hands and remove and replace some or all of those LAW BREAKERS'.

obama has bought and paid for the election with his bought and paid for expanding gimmegang..they are his dependants and unfortunately the framers were right..give up liberty for security..ie handouts etc.i felt this the day he was elected and protested vehemently to all my contacts with no results..i called him the manchurian candidate on day one having explored his backround..as i said yesterday when the military wakes up and sees his threat to our security they will walk into the oval office and give him his perpwalk!!!!!

I have come to the conclusion after my 67 years on this planet that the United States of America Federal Government are the enemy of a free people.

Need I say more. vet,TP member

I believe we are very close to having to support another revolution, although quite different from our first revolution. We need to remind the egotistical dolts on the left that our Constitution was, is, and forever will be the law of the land and that it is intended to limit the power of the central government. A new revolution should be intended to return us to our Constitution. We The People have accomodated the leftist fools long enough. We The People have no respect for an ideology that seeks to restrict freedom and punish entrepreneurialism. To arms, my friends.

We have Implored, pleaded, supplicated, remonstrated and prostrated ourselves before the Halls of Washington and the town halls, and they only ignore us. Now they see that we are arriving at the point, where they may be in jeopardy and want now to disarm us; we cannot wait so long as to enable that to happen. We are done if we do.

A house of cards will always fall.

The Debt Bomb is soon to burst. Obama’s hope is that in the fear and carnage of the aftermath that the people will accept anything he presents as a hopeful solution. Of course he will offer a Socialist State that will provide for everyone’s need, at the small cost of their liberties. I believe this has been his goal from the start.

He hasn’t figured on the Patriots in this great Country. When the collapse occurs the people who are true of mind and heart will be the leaders that will help to resurrect our land. They will be the ones who help their neighbors, the ones who lead the town meeting. They will be as the original Founding Fathers.

This great Country is not the parcels of land from coast to coast but the pride, honor and spirit that beats in the bosom of each of its people. When offered the choice between Obama’s chains and freedom I think most will reach for freedom.

Today, I'm not ready to give up on restoring small, limited government through electoral and political means. However, I will concede the chances of success in the political arena are diminishing day to day.

Where the line of no return is located and when it is timed for change other than through the ballot box, I just do not know.

There are three things, at least, that should be done to restore our Constitution's authority, and they have to do with State's Rights, the currency, and prosperity.

First, restore the original Founders establishment of State's Militias, per the Constitution's direction. Switzerland is a good example to look at.

Second, restore the original Currency, or the Greenbacks Lincoln printed, to gradually supplant the Federal Reserve Notes, and Federal Reserve System.

Third, eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency and its authority over State's to tap into their own land-based oil reserves.

Let's get back to work and live like the Founding Fathers wanted.

Of course a civil war is coming we as patriots, those that honor the republic, and cherish the constitution are being pushed into having to make a momentous decision. Do we continue to see the liberties that so many have died for destroyed by those that would enslave our country, destroy our values, and remove God and morality from our lives.

We are growing so very far apart the "red states versus the blue states", a media that should be protecting our freedom openly corrupt and intent on destroying the freedoms that they should be defending.I asked some friends recently would you be willing to die for the republic if the current administration seized power, and all recourse was exhausted ? Sadly only two of the six friends said yes.As I explained to them the ist civil war or revoltion only was supported initially by 10% of the American population.

I predict that you will see a civil war in the next 10 to 20 years as we are running out of options.

The non-normies have control of most of the media, most of the government at all levels, and most of the educational system. (Non-normies are people who refused to grow up and learn how to be responsible for their choices and actions.) Because they can't control themselves and the self-hatred burning them alive from the inside, they will do everything they can to blame us for their excruciating psychic pain, and to control us as punishment. They live in hell and want all the rest of us to be just as miserable.

We have several options for dealing with these people and their control structures.

First, laugh at them at every opportunity, because they are irrational. Call them out on being non-normal. Provoke them to towering tantrums in public by laughter. That will reveal them for the cry-babies they are (and accuse us of being through projection). But be ready to defend yourself from the mobs they scare up.

Second, create refuges, villages and towns near but not within easy reach of the cities where most of the non-normies reside. Normal people live by simple principles, and resolve disputes before they come to blows. If done quietly, by agreement between we who are normal or recovering non-normies, perhaps we can create havens where we can live under the radar, with reasonably self-contained life support systems, and all the knowledge (in libraries) and tools we need to survive the economic disaster the non-normies are fomenting.

Third, for those normal people who choose to remain in society, work to regain control of the governmental process at the lowest levels possible--the school boards, the metropolitan districts, the city and county levels. This will be difficult, because the non-normies will fight you every step of the way, and political action is not something the true adult sees a lot of reason for. This is because for non-normies, political action is all about building power and control over others, whereas for normal people, political action is strictly for dispute resolution between free and responsible people.

Think about it. I, personally, would rather work on option 2, since I've spent most of my life exploring ways and means of building villages of tomorrow to be inhabited by normal people. But that would require a fairly large number of people with a fair amount of wealth to agree to become what amounts to a Home Owners Association, purchase land, and develop it for their comfort. Given that normal people value their independence and freedom, my experience so far is that few are willing to give up even a little of that to work together on a project for mutual benefit and self-defense against the mobs.

Too bad. We may hope that we aren't hunted down and killed by the mobs fomented by the non-normies in the near future.

When I came to this country legally in 1965 and later took the Oath of Allegiance and became an American citizen, I also promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. At that time I had no idea that there would be this danger of a domestic enemy. I hate to have to start using my gun, but when push comes to shove..... I do hope we can turn this mess around without bloodshed.

I fear that the half step that was taken at the ballot box in 2010 will not move forward. Even among "conservatives" most would not disagree with many of the unconstitutional offices of govt, especially at the fed level. What happened to the specific enumerated powers? Isuspect that it may have been too many generations of too many citiziens not only not participating but becoming used to feeding at the govt trough. For proof of this, just look at the recent scare tactics of BHO with the recent budget"crisis"--there were rumors of social security recepinats not getting their checks (gasp!)

The 2nd Amendment was designed to keep govt in check ("where the govt fears its citizens there is liberty--Jefferson). A mark of how far out of bounds our current govt is would be the reaction to any citizen, who, by force of arms, attempted to reign it in.

It is way past time! The founders were only taxed a pittance of what we now endure and they did not face the corruption and tyranny of our IRS, EPS, HUD, HHS, Homeland Security, courts etc. These people and the politicians that continue to support them need to be treated the same as the Red coats who supported George III. Let the watering begin!

I think we got off track in early 1900's & really derailed off track in the 1950's when the communist democrats started their movement. People love anything free, but we can not afford to support the world. I think we are about 20 years past a new government. I do not think a rebellion is out of the question. Our government is so far out of hand, I think it's inevitable that we the people get control back.

Allen

I joined a rEVOLution in 2007 and have been actively spreading the message of freedom and liberty ever since. I fear that too many Americans have been asleep at the wheel for too long. There are also many sucklings surviving on the government teat who will object to any derailment of their gravy train. They believe it is moral for the government to take money [by force] from one citizen to give to another. Bastiat would call it plunder.

I believe that 2012 could be our last chance for a peaceful revolution - a revolution of ideas, a revolution about the proper role of government and the restoration of America. I highly recommended reading "Liberty Defined" by Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul. It is a basic primer and an easy read which poignantly reminds us what a blessing liberty is and the methodology by which we can see our beloved republic preserved.

Armed rebellion in this country would be met by overwhelming force, something the British could NOT muster in the days of the American Revolution.

A contemporary revolution in the U.S. will probably have to be made at the voting booth.

It will take much longer, but a strong, voter-based revolution could resurrect the nation.

Today, I'm not ready to give up on restoring small, limited government through electoral and political means. However, I will concede the chances of success in the political arena are diminishing day to day.

Where the line of no return is located and when it is timed for change other than through the ballot box, I just do not know.

Keep it coming. I've been reading you for two years now. I have moved in my political activity and perspective because of the sense you make. I am galvanizing others to read, think, act locally, participate, take a stand and more.

Please keep standing for Essential Liberty.

It is the only course left, as the ballot has been so seriously compromised. Absentee ballots not counted, and "hanging chad's", dead people voting and even a dead dog (with a human name) was found to have cast a vote in the last election. Corruption accompanies every election now, so that method of influence over the government is now lost. Without the ballot, can anyone see any other way other than the bullet. It must be remembered that in other places around the world, such change has made things worse. But, they threw off dictators to get communist. We have tasted freedom.

Having given over 21 years to active service in the US Army, and after almost 77 years living as a citizen of what in my youth was the greatest nation on earth, I have concluded that unless some changes are made and made very soon our nation will become the land of the enslaved, or are we there already? We need to do all we can to ensure that this nation either corrects itself, or we correct it, and if by force, so be it!

It is absolutely time to "...alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government" The current gov't has taken control of all aspects of life: control of the media, health care, energy, banks, and now the food. This goes way beyond what the founders had issue when writing the Declaration of Independance. When the rights to vote are taken next...what other solutions are left? This nation was a gift from God, and needs to be "restored" to its original beauty.

Yes, emphatically yes!

But the cat is out of the bag. By that I mean the Liberals have the major population centers - full of dependents & illegals - voting for their side (or BHO would not have been elected). The only way he can get kicked out is if these city-dwellers take note of all the failing small businesses around them, & realize they've been duped.

If he gets elected again, I foresee the fall of this great nation within 5 years as lessening tax income reduces vital services to the point of armed gangs taking our neighborhoods' food. Once the economic collapse begins, China will call in her debt & we become beggars; no military left, no defense, no way to stop Islamists.

First of all, I would like to commend all of the authors of the multitude of posts regarding this issue. Your comments are well thought out and straight to the point; reflecting the hope and faith in the hearts of all patriots. Mark A., you said that, at this juncture, you believe that the ballot box is a viable alternative to the bullet box. I agree, given the condition that the patriot vote can actually turn the tide. Do you think success at the ballot box is really achievable? We are faced with the most corrupt political machine in the history of this country, which I believe, does, and will corrupt any voting process. For decades the city of New York has tried to eradicate the rat population to no avail. Washington is a sewer which makes New York look like a hamster cage. I don't think voting poses any hope of cleansing Washington. The alternative, then, to the ballot box? I guess it would be "lock and load".

I share your view that the "Tea Party" movement represents a ballott box revolution that is returning our nation to the Rule of Law. Let us continue to support that. Your publication contributes a great deal to that objective.

As you say, complacency will finish this country - as an activist (disabled), I talk to a lot of people - I can tell by their look that they don't believe me - the most common responses are "oh, well" and "whatever" - Americans are spoiled and lazy - the only revolution would occur if you took away their cell phones and I pads - I may not agree with the agenda of some of the demonstrations here, but at least they are doing something -

Rather than beating our plowshares into swords just yet, perhaps we should consider a "tax" revolution. Quite a stir would ensue if millions of true Constitutional conservatives refused to file tax forms. I think that would really bring the "brownshirts" out into the open.

YES!

I never in my wildest nightmares, ever imagined that we would approach the possible scenario that we find ourselves in now. I recently queried a retired military chum as to how far did he think the current Military branch Chiefs would allow Obama to go before making decisions to curtail him. Neither of us could imagine such a situation. I fear that time may be coming sooner than later.

As a Christian, I am obligated to obey God's Word which clearly states in Romans 13:1 "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities." The question then becomes, who are are our governing authorities? Our constitutioin is very clear on this point that "the governing authorities" are not simply the ones we elect. The constitution clearly states in Article VI paragraph two "This constitution, and the laws which shall be made in pursuance thereof...shall be the supreme law of the land...." The next paragraph binds all elected officials by an oath to support it. The constitution then becomes "the supreme law of the land regardless of what any elected official says or does. My obedience to my elected officials is limited to them only in so far as they uphold the constitution. Once they violate it, my obedience to them ends.

The Greek riots were treated by the Obama administration as good people under pressure from a bad and intolerant government. But, I am sure that if Patriots in America rose up against his politics, we would be treated as terrorists. They are already calling us that, so any move on our part would only solidify it.

Thanks for a great news source, and a terrific essay.

There is an excellent, short (2 pages) essay on this subject entitled "The Tripwire" by D. van Oort & J.F.A. Davidson. It is so well written that it should clearly be a reference for this topic. To bad nobody has really presented the debate (in a national and public forum) that "The Tripwire" supports. And the writing that nobody's willing to bring to light... "Rules for Changing a Limited Constitutional Republic into an Unlimited Aristocratic Monarchy" by Philip Freneau, written in 1793. I believe that this brief editorial has become the 'playbook' of those who's desire is to "fundamentally change" the nation. It defines, I believe, the true fight that is upon We the People, at this point in our history. Rules 1,5,6 (6 is being shoved down our throats today!) should scare the hell out of any true patriot. "Rules for Changing..." is a must read!!

I've been using the term "2nd American Revolution" for a while now. I think we have one more election to get it right. It's going to take a constitutional amendment to correct the abuses of the commerce clause, and strengthening the 10th.

Secession is the right of any state, the civil war notwithstanding.

I am trying to find a reasonable way to divide the United States into a country for conservatives and a country for everyone else.

Who might have constructive ideas here?

It is time for Righteous Anger, which sparked the American Revolution before Leaders or Organized Military (or even large numbers of members of Organized Militias) arose, as each Patriot looked at his neighbors and realized that they, like he (or she) were simultaneously and spontaneously Righteously Angry, and that the American Revolution had begun. It is not necessary during any time period a "shooting" Revolution, and hopefully the Evil will collapse when our Righteous Anger becomes strong enough together with Faith and Wisdom.

I fear that the ballet box may be too late for America as we continue to move farther to the left with every election whether Republican or Democrat is in office or congress. Since we have moved from

from apathy to dependence in America on entitlements provided by taking from each according to his ability and given to each according to their needs we will soon find ourselves in bondage to the debt holders. At this point the revolution will be against a foreign power owning our government on our soil. Americans are ready the question is what event will trigger it.

It is most certainly time for such a revolution. It was time when Obama refused to offer an original (and real) birth certificate to document his eligibility to run for President. Everything that has happened since then has reaffirmed that the revolution is absolutely necessary, and the sooner the better.

maybe not so much a revalution , but the return to the ethics and morals of what was.

the family -- the glue that held this country together through thick and thin, till the end of the korean and vietnam wars.

this is were the family structure begin to accelerate - and degrade to a virtual non existance.

were the me generation took off full force.

were business and family life seperated and both went there seperate ways.

and have not refound each other and the decay as well as the stench began . this is were we are currently at.

if this can not be corrected and soon , then yes the shooting war will begin and the world as we now know it will be gone forever.

at my current age i hope i will not live to see it.

as i have already gone through hell , as so many more of my generation have.

there is plenty of blame to go around , and no generation is immuned to it.

but as i thave tried to teach my grand children -

" remmeber that busisness as well as goverments,need us more then we need them".

we can exist -- as they will die like a flower on the vine.

viva La libertie. or the very last word ever spoken by the Scotsman William Wallace " Freedom "

but personaly i see this country becoming a slave state.

Mark - I think that there are millions of Americans like me who have sat by and let our country get into the fix that it is currently because "our ox is not in the ditch"!!!! It is time for us to wake up and take peaceful action at the soap box, the collection box, and the God given ballot box, before it is too late.

Perhaps. But the generation will soon pass. I see socialist young people, products of the public education system, getting older. The young people I speak of are now in their late 20's to early 30's. Of course, not all Americans in this age group are unaware communist. Some have tremendous love of liberty, due to the strong family ties they have at home. But the young communist population here is growing. Opportunity to change course is passing from us these days.

As an American who carries scars (real, not emotional) from participating in demonstrations and sit-ins during the civil rights movement in the 60's, I believe that it is our duty to disobey laws that are un-Constitutional. We must also fight to overturn laws that are discriminatory or unjust.

We are all members of a minority, so we must stick together to overcome the tyranny of the majority.

While I see civil disobedience as a non-violent tool in protesting government or law, I am unsure about risking the welfare of my family on it. Yes, I sound cowardly unpatriotic. Were it just me, I would not shrink back, but it's not just me. I am not privately wealthy enough to survive the evil directed at me from the Left, were I to make myself a target. I would rather leave the country than see my wife & children jailed over my actions.

Revolution can take several form not the least of which is for the people to rise up using their Constitution as their primary weapon. To accomplish this and to provide correction to the federal government the Sovereign States should:

Call a Convention in accordance with Article V of our Constitution. At that convention amendments should be passed to:

Amend the 1st Amendment to clearly identify the term speech as the spoken or written word.

Incorporate a Balanced Budget clause which includes the provisions included in the Fair Tax proposal.

Include a clause to protect our flag from desecration and identify English as our national language and further prohibit the government from publishing any official document in a foreign language.

Amend Article I, Section 2 “The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative;…” To read

“The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative and no state shall have more than ten times the least;…”

I believe this would be a good start and I think there are enough states to actually pass these changes.

I thought perhaps the revolution had begun after the Nov. 2010 elections. But, now that I know 58 of the so called Tea Party freshman in Congress folded and voted with the establishment Pubs I am not so sure. In case it comes to a bullet box revolution as opposed to a ballot box revolution, where does one suppose the men and women in the military would stand. With us or against us.

From Colorado, near Galts Gulch.

Do we have the momentum?

No! Unfortunately, everyone who receives a check from the Federal Government, whether welfare, employment, grant, loan, protection etc... will vote the big "O".... those along with Media and union support will far exceed those who believe "it is not the government's responsibility to take money from some people to give it to others." Our way of life is doomed, it simply has not been buried yet!

If things do not turn around, there will be fundamental change in this country, the likes of which even Obama anticipates. Does he realize what will happen if the whole economy collapses to the point that we have 50% unemployment and a crash where the stock market loses 90% of its value? That is a very real possibility. There won't be any military around to stop a revolution if the pay checks stop coming. The liberals think they're brilliant. They think they have all the answers. They have no clue what's coming if things don't turn around. It'll be worse than even their worst nightmare. I will do my part to vote to get rid of RINOs and to get a conservative President elected. I will continue to spread the word to my peers. Hopefully this can be turned around at the ballot box, but if not, then the only real alternative is an America broken into factions fighting amongst themselves until some dictator-run country like China invades to collect on the money they lent the USA. I truly hope that violence is not the only alternative. Contrary to what some say, an armed rebellion isn't that far fetched. Yes, our military is strong, but what's to say the military would side with the government? The last thing I want to see is a military coup, but the military did swear an oath to protect the country from enemies both foreign and domestic, and Obama and his cadre of liberals are the biggest domestic enemy this country has faced.

If we are not successful in the next election, we should band together & shoot em all- let God sort them out. They have destroyed my country- now they should be destroyed.

YES!! It is time to clean house and start over!

I am ready to fight for my freedom and the way of life I fought for in the military 40 years ago. Lets make a plan......

I am prepared and waiting for the catalyst that will ignite the people of this great country to throw off the yoke and remove from us the burden of our bloated and corrupt Central Government. I read your Essays with gusto and forward them at any chance to other open minded people in the hopes they too can see what the left does not want us to see.

"A Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever." (John Adams)

How about taking the government to bankruptcy court? As a share holder (citzen), I should be able to sue them, take over, and fire the whole group for incompentence.

Robert Burns has the right idea. That book should be required reading for EVERY college freshman regardless of their major.

Does the average voting AMERICAN have the intelligence to realize what the current administration is doing to him/her? I sincerely do not think so. They will vote for the person whom they think will help their personal situation most.

I know it is a bleak outlook but look back to 08.

When the majority of voters think as we do we will begin the process of regaining control of the Government.

Term limits and a balanced budget---AMEN!!!!

I thought perhaps the revolution had begun after the Nov. 2010 elections. But, now that I know 58 of the so called Tea Party freshman in Congress folded and voted with the establishment Pubs I am not so sure. In case it comes to a bullet box revolution as opposed to a ballot box revolution, where does one suppose the men and women in the military would stand. With us or against us.

From Colorado, near Galts Gulch.

Yes! FREEDOM IS WHAT MAKES THIS REPBULIC GREAT, WITHOUT IT WE HAVE NO COUNTRY. I BELIEVE IN A LIMITED GOV'T, FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE, TRADE AGREEMENTS, AND TO KEEP THE PEOPLE FROM BECOMING COMPLETELY LAWLESS. WE NEED A COURT SYSTEM, BUT NOT WITH UNLIMITED RULE, AND GOVERNING FROM THE BENCH AS SOME WOULD HAVE IT TODAY. WE HAVE A CONSTITUTION, WE NEED A COURT SYSTEM AND GOV'T THAT WILL FOLLOW IT NOT TRY TO CONTINUALLY CHANGE IT. THE GOV'T WAS SET UP TO BE BY THE PEOLPE, FOR THE PEOPLE, AND OF THE PEOPLE, ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE! WHY DON'T WE GET BACK TO THE BASIC'S AND LET GOV'T WORK FOR THE PEOPLE AND NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND, AND WHAT ABOUT TERM LIMITS FOR ALL GOV'T OFFICALS? SO THEY DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER THEY THINK THEY HAVE!

I think the time is fast approching if not here. We have already had American citizens killed by foreign mercenaries.......working for the FBI (Lon Horochi was Chinese). We have already had a warrent made out for ONE person used to invade the home of more than a hundred others. These are things, immaterial how "bad" the one person or the other was, which should NOT be allowed to go unremarked.

Each and every person should bear in mind that this is a gradual process, as happened in England, which spans generations, and ends with the people defenseless to act. The attacks on the Second Amendment are a chronic indicator that the process is close to completion in the United States.

I have lived most of my adult life outside of the US in the military, and at the completion of my service chose to STAY outside. I notice differences in the lifestyle that my parents and old schoolmates take in stride. When the police can take my money, just because I am carrying a large amount, due to the "war on drugs"....indeed when police talk about "War" on the citizenry who has not YET been convicted of a crime......the Liberty is gasping it's last breaths. When one can be incarcerated for extended periods on "suspicion", when one is AFRAID of the people who are supposed to be "protecting and defending" then one can no longer speak of a free country.

I can say this, if guns were seeds most all of California would sprout weaponry, but the word NEEDS to be spread through our military. Ask any soldier to name FOUR of the articles in the bill of rights, or how many rights are enumerated in it, and you will get silence. How do you swear to uphold what you don't know about? Lord only knows.

'nuff said

I am afraid that if we don't do something our country will not stand until 2012. We need to contact a constitutional attorney and bring a lawsuit against Obama and most of the congress. They know exactly what they are doing. This is Treason.

Hi Mark,

Just some unsubstantiated opinionated thoughts here. In many parts of the land we surely have the support and momentum. It may be too generalized, but the feeling, to me, is that there is a great divide between the urban and the rural; a disconnect such that perhaps the ballot box is not suited to addressing it. Ballot boxes in all their civility have proven to be easily manipulated and ultimately ignored by the insiders in government. Washington, D.C. is the epicenter, if not the epitome, of the urban sentiment in the country. In order to change Washington it would be necessary to bring the rural to the urban with the force of numbers and volume and it would have to make ALL previous "marches" and "rallies" on the mall pale in comparison in terms of "numbers and volume". It would require a vision and a personality able to harness and control the seething anger by channelling it into productive and peaceful action in order to prevent it from devolving into some American version of the recent Middle Eastern "Days of Rage." Unbridled hatred never has and never will serve anyone. And finally, if push comes to shove, it will be up to the military to decide. No president will long prevail if he turns the military against the American people. And no revolutionary leader will prevail without the support of the military. I guess it ultimately boils down, in my mind, to two questions: Is President Obama really willing to cross the Rubicon?... and is Allen West ready?

I believe that the revolution began with the opening salvos of the Tea Party patriots. And now that the Tea Party is accused of being terrorists, as well as muggers with guns ready, I believe that

the revolution will grow and gain strength as the next election approaches. Just watch the usurper in the Oval office spend the 2 Trillion he just got handed. Then wait for the Committee of 12 to come up with the cuts. Pure and simple, an immediate cut of 20% across the board in every dept. of government would go along way as a start.

Revolutions are nasty affairs, but destroying a nation through pure ideological blindness and ignorance won't be pretty either. Freedom or enslavement? We are already slaves of this out of control government.

Is it time? YES! For the last two decades, the world I view has become increasingly topsy-turvy, where right is wrong and wrong is right! Most of the "silent majority" have finally found our voices. The more determined we are, the more vicious the "noisy minorities" become. Like spoiled children, they can't stand not getting their way. They throw temper tantrums using vile language, name-calling, and illogical reasoning. As responsible, intelligent parents, we need to contine showing the error of their ways.

I love my country and I am deeply saddened by what I see happening. I am not an advocate of the violent overthrow of government; however, I am very concerned that our system is being used against us and as such brings the question of can it really change. Look at our politicians a despicable group of self serving, corrupt people. Their self interest will never lead to the establishment of term limits, spending controls, and the elimination of the obscene benefits they have voted themselves. The real question is how will we ever bring these positive changes to the Constitution through this process?

I am not nearly as concerned about the current buffoons in office as I am about the lack of education and / or caring in the population that enables them to continue to be re-elected. If we don't take back the process of educating our children, all will be lost.

There are three things, at least, that should be done to restore our Constitution's authority, and they have to do with State's Rights, the currency, and prosperity.

First, restore the original Founders establishment of State's Militias, per the Constitution's direction. Switzerland is a good example to look at.

Second, restore the original Currency, or the Greenbacks Lincoln printed, to gradually supplant the Federal Reserve Notes, and Federal Reserve System.

Third, eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency and its authority over State's to tap into their own land-based oil reserves.

Let's get back to work and live like the Founding Fathers wanted.

"We" (as in "We the people)do not have the momentum. That said, if one does the research they will find that less than 10% of the population were involved in the Revolutionary War. The rest were either Tories or didn't care one way or the other. I suggest that if there is 10% of the population ready to take control that it can be done.

We have no other alternative than to stand up to an administration that acts more like a third world regime than anything American. I would never have believed that I would someday hear a Vice President call honest, patriotic, tax-paying citizens "terrorists"! Well, I have something to say to him, which is that he is acting like a petty tryant!

I have seen the woeful results of one-party rule here in Massachusetts, and stand in mute amazement that a state which once led a rebellion against an opressive monarchy because of a three percent tax on tea, now doesn't even have the gumption to vote itself a modicum of tax relief! It is small wonder why I am planning to flee to a red state!

Is it time for a revolution? Absolutely. Many would say it's passed time. The only thing the believers in America and its Constitution want to know is how to go about it before it's too late!

Absolutely time!!! Time for aggressive dissent.

There are three things, at least, that should be done to restore our Constitution's authority, and they have to do with State's Rights, the currency, and prosperity.

First, restore the original Founders establishment of State's Militias, per the Constitution's direction. Switzerland is a good example to look at.

Second, restore the original Currency, or the Greenbacks Lincoln printed, to gradually supplant the Federal Reserve Notes, and Federal Reserve System.

Third, eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency and its authority over State's to tap into their own land-based oil reserves.

Let's get back to work and live like the Founding Fathers wanted.

Revolution at the ballot box in 2012

YES

The time to act is: 11/7/2012...if necessary!

Dear Folks

I am one who does not believe in BREAKING the law. But, I do believe in restoring GOOD laws and removing laws that are not good for a FREE people. And, I DO believe in removing, by the vote, ALL people who do not believe and strictly follow the Constitution. If this is not possible, I believe in doing what the writers of the Constitution and their fellow people (in those days, men) required us to do, whatever it takes us to do with-in the Biblical laws and the Declaration of Independence.

We gained some in 2010, but not resoundingly enough to convince the Left that we are strong enough to fear. They will not give up their "winnings," and they are sufficient, nasty, backstabbing liars enough to keep convincing their dupes to vote for them.

If BHO wins in 2012, I am leaving the country.

If he loses in 2012, but some "middle ground" sleeper agent for the Left gets in, I am still leaving the country ASAP.

If I see enough Americans willing to stand, as I have been up to now, on what they believe, I will stay the course in hope.

It's getting down to the breaking point; there's enough momentum in Washington to push us into ruin, and few enough there to stand against that.

As you may be able to tell, I am a patriotic pessimist; I believe that the world is set for the Great Tribulation. BHO is merely a pawn.

They are too powerful and to willing to usurp the constitutional unalienable rights of the people for "civil disobedience" to work. They will jail or murder as many as they need to in order to maintain their socialist gains. Problem is too many will want to go this route thinking it "safer" than rebellion. better to rebel now while you have the means and muster than wait until after a pitiful attempt at civil disobedience and all means have been confiscated.

Would you mind asking your readers to go to the websites below, with a view to joining and helping the future movement to take back our country,

" Please take some time to learn about us at www.PatriotsUnion.org and www.VeteranDefenders.org and consider joining our ranks. You can be very helpful."

I think we have the right to convene Constitutional Convention. Write a new Constitution and get it ratified by the majority of our citizens.

I believe there are patriots who are smart enough to do this correctly and with today's technology, get it done quickly. Now that would be a revolution!!

Leon Adams

During WWII ;I did my part by flying 51 bombing missions as the pilot of B-17 bombers. I'm not certain what I need to do now other than trying to make my contribution at the ballot box. If there is anything else please help me to discover what it is.

If there is a revolution and "we" win we must have another constitution. The one we have has done exactly as it was meant to do...provide for a strong central (federal) government. If a revolt happens and the present constitution is still used then we will just be repeating what has already happened.

It is long past time to throw the usurpers out of office and start over. They have feathered their nests with our tax dollars with nary a concern for the needs and wishes of the voters that put them there.

We better get to the revolt pretty soon.

If Congress grants amnesty and citizenship to twenty million criminal invaders called illegal's - and they vote - then we can say goodbye to

the USA in fewer than five years.

Professor Joseph Olson of Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, points out some interesting facts concerning the last Presidential election:

Number of States won by: Obama: 19 McCain: 29

Square miles of land won by:

Obama: 580,000 McCain: 2,427,000

Population of counties won by:

Obama: 127 million McCain: 143 million

Murder rate per 100,000 residents in counties won :

Obama: 13.2 McCain: 2.1

Professor Olson adds: "In aggregate, the map of the territory McCain won was mostly the land owned by the taxpaying citizens of the country.

Obama territory mostly encompassed those citizens living in low income tenements and living off various forms of government welfare..."

Olson believes forty percent of the nation's population already have reached the "governmental dependency" phase.

As the population of those wanting and demanding more government handouts and government funded programs increases, the democrats/liberals benefit because they are just "buying" more voters with our tax dollars with every new government funded program.

If the Tea Party doesn't stop the progression into BHO's brand of socialism, we can kiss the America we knew goodbye.

Q: Do we have the momentum?

A: No

The only sector where employment seems to be expanding is in the government, in particular the federal government. If/when we reach a place where 1 out of 3 workers are employed by governments, we may have no alternative but civil disobedience, to regain our Constitutional Rule of Law. Certainly, the vast majority of those who are employed by government will never willingly vote for Constitutional Conservative candidates who espouse smaller, less intrusive, less expensive government. Unfortunately, the % of the workforce employed by government is steadily increasing. Unless it is slowed, and then reversed, we are on a course where elections will be decided by those who work for government, not those in the job-creating private sector.

Mark,

I couldn't have said it better. We all know who the enemies are and as a retired soldier, the oath I took to support and defend the Constitution from enemies foreign and domestic stands today as it always has. I am prepared when the Wolf knocks on the door. Lock and load.

Steve

Patriot

Civil or uncivil disobedience is already taking place throughout the country. Stop complying with stupid unconstitutional "regulations" and fight back. They come to your door without a warrant, bury them in the back yard. They assault you without provocation, take vengence when you can. Never look back once you have made the decision to be a free American.

You asked if we have the momentum.... the better question is if we have the financial resources to fight...

My feeling is that if we loose in 2012, we are left with bloodshed... so I will give all the money I can to win this fight before the only alternative left is armed rebellion...

Semper Fi

IN THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS IT HAS BECOME VERY CLEAR ON WHERE THIS PRESIDENT WANTS TO TAKE US. IN MY WILDEST DREAMS, I NEVER THOUGHT THAT AN ELECTED PRESIDENT WOULD HATE THE CONSTITUTION LIKE HE DOES. EVEN THE PEOPLE HE HAS BROUGHT INTO THE GOVERNMENT AND THE SO-CALLED CZARS, WOULD ACTUALLY HATE THIS COUNTRY FOR WHAT IT STANDS FOR. THE TWO LADIES HE HAS PUT ON THE SUPREME COURT, MAKE THE PAST LIBERALS LOOK LIKE CHILDREN. IT HURTS TO WATCH EVERY DAY THE THE CONTINUED DOWNFALL OF THIS COUNTRYS PRESTIGE AND STANDING, FALL SO FAR DOWN IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD. THE RUSSIANS AND CHINESE AND MUSLIMS HAVE WON BY NOT FIRING ONE SHOT TO BRING US TO OUR KNEES. I PRAY THAT GOD AND THE LORD JESUS WILL FINALLY COME WITH THE RAPTURE AND THE SECOND COMING TO PUT THIS COUNTRY BACK IN THE JUDEA-CHRISTIAN BELIEF ON WHAT THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED. THE MEN WHO WROTE THE CONSTITUTION AND THE DECLARtION KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THEY WERE DOING FOR THIS COUNTRY AND THE FUTURE. AMEN.

I have come to the conclusion that it is time and past time to remove the current inhabitants of our highest offices - at least in the Executive and Legislative branches, not to over throw the government, but to restore it to its Constitutional basis. I fear, yet nonetheless believe, that we have moved beyond the days of "We the People" and are now left only with "When in the course of Human Events" as our last recourse.

When our rights and freedoms are being removed and we do nothing about the situation in which our government moves us towards servitude, we are doing nothing more than putting our heads in the sand and hoping that it will go away or that things will be better as soon as we remove our heads from the sand.

It is our duty as American Citizens, especially veterans and service members who have taken an oath, to enforce the Constitution of the United States of America and to remove such persons as we deem unfit for the position in which they were elected, either by voting, impeachment or physical removal.

Democrats are calling us terrorist in order for them to somehow gain some favor from those corporations that line their pockets with 30 pieces of silver as betrayal to the very foundations our country was founded upon and the American people.

We are having a political revolution right now, a fight between the left and the right, yet it is not enough when our unalienable rights and our constitutional rights are being ripped to shreds going from a Republic to a democracy. Our own complacency due to the economic growth we have seen as a country is partly our own fault, but it's more of the fault of our government misleading the people on what is truly happening. If it it is out of sight, it is out of mind. We need to change our own behaviour and see what is truly happening in and around us with as far down as our local governments. We must enforce change at the lowest level of government to slowly instill liberty for all as to push the mire back up the hill, instead of allowing our government to tell us what it feels is best for the people.

Even though we elect our presidents, the government will continue to treat us as indentured servants to the corporations in which these politicians are getting their pockets lined with 30 pieces of silver.

"WE THE PEOPLE" will not become indentured servants unless we continue to allow our government to spoon feed us and treat us like we do not know any better.

As a veteran, sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Our Constitution is under attack, and we are duty and duly sworn to protect the people of our country from such types of invasions.

I am ready for the long haul and fight, which of you will stand beside me?

If it isn't, it has to be getting close!! The current course is not sustainable and if the politicians do not have the backbone or inclination to get the gov under control, we will have to remove them and install those are willing and able to meet the challenge. We also have to educate the population at large we can no longer provide the free ride so many enjoy....

Revolution by ballot if possible; but remember Thomas Jefferson's comment on the reason for the 2nd admendment was so the people can defend themselves against a government which attempted to take away any of OUR rights under the other 9!

If our government leaders cannot find it in themselves to preserve this republic under the constitution, then another American Revolution will be the only solution.

God bless the USA.

We need to give the ballot one last chance. I want to vote the Anti-American-in Chief out of office peacefully. I will also do my part to elect Senators who are actually from this planet and to replace the Representative we elected to represent us but who chose instead to drink the Kool-Aid.

If we cannot save our Nation with ballots in 2012, then we must move on to Plan B. This of course assumes that there are actually elections in 2012, and that it is not to late to reverse our radical decline.

One very real possibility is that civil unrest sponsored by the leftists and unions will give Barry an excuse to 'postpone' the elections. It is also quite possible that he can be re-elected through a combination of voter fraud and intimidation and that new 2.4 trillion dollar slush fund we have just given him.

If either of these scenarios come to pass, we must implement Plan B with extreme prejudice. There is no silver lining to the clouds that are gathering.

The time for the new revolution has past and is long over due. It is not just about the current leadership which presides, but it is against all of the so called representatives who no longer serve the people for whom they are elected; but rather serve some mystic ideology by which they attempt to bound and chain any who have liberty on their mind. Indeed, it is time for Jefferson/Madison 2.0.

We must declare against such powers of oppression, which through the grace of the great Creator and by the hand of His Divine Providence, that humanity is and must be free, not because of the government instituted, but that by the wisdom of creation we are so.

I have wondered and felt this for a number of years. Your publication helps immensely in keeping a balanced viewpoint. A revolt against the unjust and unchecked ruling powers, which are in effect an oligarchy of predominately wealthy individuals, is either going to have to take place, or a substantial change in how "the Government" works will have to be effected by those wielding the power. Rarely in history have "the powerful" willingly yielded up their power and control. Yes, democracy; yes, voting; but as the founding Fathers believed, our U.S. Constitution was created for, and can only be maintained and preserved by a people who have a heart for the greater good of the people ("...by the people, and for the people..." - where have we heard that before). Without a substantial Biblical faith as the Fathers had, which inherently includes morals and ethics and all that goes with it, even if imperfectly because we are human, there will be no continuation of the country and the government that they began!

Let us all come back to what is so often glibly said, "God Bless America."

Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of their Constitution. We need to re-establish ourselves as a sovereign nation, close our borders and see to our own needs. . .and the stick we, the PEOPLE, carry needs to be BIG!

CJShank has the right of it:(Posted above)

"There are three things, at least, that should be done to restore our Constitution's authority, and they have to do with State's Rights, the currency, and prosperity.

First, restore the original Founders establishment of State's Militias, per the Constitution's direction. Switzerland is a good example to look at.

Second, restore the original Currency, or the Greenbacks Lincoln printed, to gradually supplant the Federal Reserve Notes, and Federal Reserve System.

Third, eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency and its authority over State's to tap into their own land-based oil reserves.

Let's get back to work and live like the Founding Fathers wanted."

Posted August 4, 2011 at 1:51:27 PM

If we are believers of the Constitution then why do we have a man holding the office of the President of the United States that is NOT eligible to hold that office? Article 2 Section 1 of the Contitution states, "No Person except a natural born Citizen,or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to hold the Office of President

A "Natural Born Citizen" is born of TWO citizens not one. This alone is enough to remove BHO from office or do we have a living Constitution?.......

I, as an old man, can only pray to the Lord up above that the momentum is there.

6 months into the regime of the ungodly liar it was already time for REVOLUTION. He certainly should have been impeached by now.

1. I believe we still have time...10 or 11 % of Indiana children are home schooled. A lot of the tea party is made up of home school families. These families study our "real-GODLY history" and are taught logic-capacity to think though concepts and saying. Our public school children ( I have both in my 5 grandchildren) are taught facts, information and to accept "green" and so called conservation facts, but not to the logic of determining truth/reality. Christians have self-control, and GOD given ability to think things through..Wisdom.

courage is nothing more than fear which has said its prayer; on my feet not on my knees

Much of what is ailing us today is the direct result of the ammendment to the constitution that made senators directly elected and eliminated the check and balance to represent states rights in Congress. This must be repealed to arrive where we need to be.

I hope we have the courage to make the difference that is needed at the ballot box and then go on to re-evaluate the ammendments to the Constitution to fully restore it to its original status.

Clinton Lingren

Hell Yes!!

As a Veteran I stand at the ready, should the situation become thus. A man who stands by and watches as a woman is being raped is no better than the perpetrator. In order to stop the insanity, a man will do whatever necessary to restrain the culprit, even to the loss of his own life in order to aid and defend the woman. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but only the loss of liberty can hurt me.

I believe the Revolution has already begun. People are arming themselves at a rapid pace and preparing for social and civil unrest. It seems there is an uneasy peace among we patriots. We are disgusted with not only the lack of leadership but also the whole tone of government. The Revolutionary War was years developing and concluding. I think it will be the same this time. Prepare yourselves. Semper Fi!

It will be hard to overcome the Obamazombies who are the parasites of this country. People are not going to vote out the guy that signs their checks. I keep thinking that one answer could be that a military coup d'etat would be the only way to get rid of the communists in our government. Let them build a big gallows in Washington DC and hang all the treasonous scum. I can imagine General Petraeus riding a tank done the street to the White House!

This is a very thought-provoking essay and one to contemplate carefully as you read, and even more so after you have read it. The acts discussed in this commentary are Constitutionally sound but are not politically correct or anywhere near MSM and 21st Century mind-thought (according to the current majority of our governmental leaders anyway). Very important decisions await all of us, and not way out in the distant “possible” future but now...in our next election...and almost daily in our normal lives as we decide what is acceptable and what is unacceptable from our government. The TEA Party is not only being derided by the MSM, they are also being called terrorist-like by our Nation’s Vice President and many of his political party. This is not good and will not cure itself without serious input from those of us who disagree with the implication. Our forefathers spent fortunes and took up arms against such hostilities and many Americans will not even vote in this day and age. Are we too far gone or are we nearing the next “sunrise” of American liberty?

I am a 58 year old granfather of six with numerous relatively minor health issues but I will gladly die for my progeny as a last resort. Let's see what happens next fall.

As a Veteran I stand at the ready, should the situation become thus. A man who stands by and watches as a woman is being raped is no better than the perpetrator. In order to stop the insanity, a man will do whatever necessary to restrain the culprit, even to the loss of his own life in order to aid and defend the woman. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but only the loss of liberty can hurt me.

This is a very thought-provoking essay and one to contemplate carefully as you read, and even more so after you have read it. The acts discussed in this commentary are Constitutionally sound but are not politically correct or anywhere near MSM and 21st Century mind-thought (according to the current majority of our governmental leaders anyway). Very important decisions await all of us, and not way out in the distant “possible” future but now...in our next election...and almost daily in our normal lives as we decide what is acceptable and what is unacceptable from our government. The TEA Party is not only being derided by the MSM, they are also being called terrorist-like by our Nation’s Vice President and many of his political party. This is not good and will not cure itself without serious input from those of us who disagree with the implication. Our forefathers spent fortunes and took up arms against such hostilities and many Americans will not even vote in this day and age. Are we too far gone or are we nearing the next “sunrise” of American liberty?

I have recently been trying to present the idea that it IS time for a revolution....however, in MY mind..that "revolution" entails the Tea Party and other Patriot groups, in each locality choosing, and electing their OWN candidates, people who we have heard from and we support who may not have name recognition, or money to run a campaign, but, who have proven on a local level that they understand and appreciate how a "Constitutional Republic" is supposed to "work". On the other hand, if they feel that their Congresscritter IS showing this criteria, they can vote to keep them in office.

Once each locality and State has chosen their new Senators, and Congressmen....we send a committee to Washington to declare that "We the People" have determend the following members of Congress guilty of violating their sacred Oaths to the Constitution, and by our Authority, we are removing the current Congresspeople from office immediately and replacing them with our "chosen" ones. I feel that there is really not going to be anything that they can legitimately do to STOP this, unless they open fire on the Committee..it will be peaceful. We will be exercising our "Constitutional Authority", not a "mob" overthrow. We will have avoided the smear campaign and the election fruad, etc, that has made our election process such a farce, it will "clean house" in one fell swoop.

I can't seem to get any support for this idea.

Perhaps my local Tea Party and others I have "Floated" this idea to are also waiting to see what happens in the next election before they consider it? I don't know.

Does anyone HERE have any thoughts?

I am ready and willing to place my life and fortune on the line to restore the Constitution. I don't say this lightly because I actually have what many would consider a "fortune" given the opportunities afforded to me by past sacrifices of countless heroes and patriots. My only weakness is that I am an older person who really doesn’t have that many years left to pledge but I am loud, outspoken, unafraid and a darn good shot. I intend to leave the America I grew up in to my son and grandson even if it means using something other than the ballot box to rid America of all the do nothing politicians currently in power. I am a TEA Party Constitutional Conservative who truly believes that a Balanced Budget Amendment and Term Limits for ALL elected officials are the only two things that can save this country from turning to gunpowder and lead. If the 2012 election doesn’t finish the job the 2010 election started it will be time to refresh the tree of liberty with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

To speak against the perversion of our constitution is not terriorist speech. To speak against excessive Government spending that is destroying our Nation's economy and ruining the future for our children and grandchildren is not terriorist speech. To speak against that which God declares perverse and an abomination is not terriorist speech. Those who brazenly label those who disagree as being like terriorist are the ones using terriorist tactics.

To be cowed by those who call conservative representatives as being like terriorist for blocking the left's agenda, or even speaking out against it, is to demonstrate a lack of moral courage, and is a failure to uphold the principles of conservatism which they were elected to uphold.

I have waited for years and years for the Republican Party to re-embrace the principles of conservatism and fight this "big Government is better" philosophy. And they just had the greatest opportunity to strike a mighty blow, but once again they caved in to the railings of the liberal left. Raising the debt ceiling is like a person with several maxed-out credit cards who gets yet another credit card with which to pay their bills, thus assuring greater debt, and ultimately, backruptcy. So what's terrioristic about speaking out against that?

Congresswoman Michael Bachman is not afraid to speak out for conservative principles. She is sounding better and better all the time as a most viable candidate for the Presidency.

Fellow Patriots, we have tried the election process to no avail, because Geo. Soros and other mega-dollar entities such as he OWN every member of both house of Congress. I would prefer the Ballot Box over the Bullet Box, but I am convinced that the way of the ballot box is no longer feasible. I stand ready to give my life in an armed insurrection to protect my grand children and great grand children from a life of servitude to a government run by Socialists and Muslums. When and where does the 2nd Revolution begin? I am ready to join the fight.

Not yet. Hopefully our plight can still be rectified with civil discourse & voting. If, however, they attempt to confiscate our firearms that will be the signal to resist. That is not to say that will be the only instance but for sure the confiscation of firearms must be resisted.

I am all for civil disobedience to get the attention of Washington elected officials and all bureaucrats. It would actually feel like I actually have a say so on what I know to be right according to our non-living Constitution.

I cannot believe that, in the event that the petulant man child is re-elected in November 2012, there won't be a revolution of some sort. If this bastard is re-elected, whether by theft or fraud in the voting process or, through the sheer gullibility of the sheeple, I believe he will not be safe. Then the SWHTF... either martial law will be declared and/or we will have a combination of John Galt citizens and looting/rioting masses. I plan to be ready for all and will stand with the Oath Keepers. I will also move to any State that is willing to secede in order to empower it's citizens under the tenth amendment.

I am willing to die for my children even though they are now young adults (22 and 26). We need more short range thinking here in the terms of the "coming of age" generation. We cannot control something as far out as what our not yet born grandchildren will inherit--- even the debt. That will be the responsibility of their parents after we have done what we can; it didn't come to be in one generation and it won't disappear in one no matter what we do. We cannot control what will be then "their" government from the grave. Our responsibility is NOW. Any other thinking is, at this point in time, too "global". Like solving problems of water pollution or doing charitable acts, we must do what we can, with what we have, where we are, as we choose to do so, so that we can see the results of our actions and benefit from them. Too much emphasis is placed on trying to move the monster in D.C. It will have to suffer a death of thousands of cuts--- a few national election cycles coupled with STRONG local/State activity will be key to our success. Without the latter, it simply won't matter. One strong person as President will never be enough; to expect that one person can make that big of a difference is foolhardy, places Herculean expectations on a mere mortal, and, worst of all, may lead many to think they have done enough and return to their complacency. It will not be enough; it will only be the beginning of a long battle of at least 10-20 years, if not more.

Our goal for today must be to oust every current challenger to the Constitution and personally educate our children about Essential Liberty, American History, and sound capitalistic principles. Then we must repeal the 17th amendment and demand that our own States exercise their powers under the 10th, or take it upon ourselves to assert the same. No matter how much sense it makes to pass a term limits, balanced budget, or flat/fair tax amendment at this point in time, it will dilute our efforts. Let's work with what we have first!

We truly must be willing to choose liberty or death. As it stands, many have tired of the fight and might choose death over living under the tyranny of today. Their voices are heard over and over again in the comments at PP. I too am tired and, at times, ready to give up; but I will not give up my life unless my death will serve a purpose that will insure a better life for my sons. After that, they will take the reins and I will die happy knowing that I have made sure that they are ready to carry on.

That is my definition of an American Patriot.

Lock and Load.

The time to alter our present government arrived with the term "living Constitution" and those who would legislate or impose through judicial diktat under that guise.

It is time, nay, it is past time that those beliefs which our Founding Fathers sacrificed so much for, be re-established as THE Law of the Land. And that said, be done in any way necessary to achieve that end.

Our founding fathers accepted their role as spiritual leaders and with the documents they produced our “Declaration of Independence,", "our Bill of Rights," and "our Constitution,” our founders additionally demonstrated that they knew what spiritual leadership entailed and the concept of self-governance. Many of leaders today get caught up in the trap of "Secular Humanism," and fall short upon their oath before God and the responsibility to the people and our constitution that by oath was sworn before God. If I may ponder the truth, our founders knew the relevance and gravity of an oath taken in the name of God.

When we are presented questions from those that could lead into false witness and deception, search the Word of God. Always will God through his Word provide a solution or maybe an answer? The answer may not be what we want to here, for the Lord our God says the meaning according to his will, not ours. We will not here dispute a person’s reason or motive for what is said before, for that judgment comes from God. If there is basis to seek contrary of these words propounded on the Word of God, seek our Rule and Guide given our nation to provide us truth in keeping always steadfast to our faith.

There are promises and obligations that one takes, to further his moral, religious, and civic character. These actions are not to be taken lightly by any member of the Churches of God or the this nation. When one swears an oath we promise God, our Creator, the Supreme Architect of the Universe that if we disobey or stray from our oath there will be penalties of our disobedience.

Often, while reading about Mr. Obama's machinations, Iconclude that instead of having a particular agenda of destruction of the American way of life, he is simply lacking in the maturity, know-how, and moral character necessary to execute the position to which he was elected. In addition, his advisors and many congressional members seem to be afflicted with the same short-sightedness and leadership deficiencies which impact the nation's progress. I intend to do everything I can to unseat the rascals who are in control of much power, and as well, would like to see an amendment to the Constitution limiting terms of Congress, as well as the President.

Thank you for your efforts to enlighten Patriots.

I believe in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, especially the section that states "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government..." To me the Obama administration falls into that category and is destructive of the ends to all Americans. This gives us not only the right but the obligation to rise up and alter or abolish it. I was one of those who fought for this country in Viet Nam, I am no less ready to carry the war to our domestic enimies here in the streets of the United States.

>>That same year, Jefferson famously wrote more pointedly to John Adams's son-in-law, William Smith, "What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must from time to time be refreshed with the blood of patriots and tyrants. ... And what country can preserve its liberties,

if the rulers are not warned from time to time, that this people preserve the spirit of resistance?

Let them take arms."

The day is coming when we shall all stand up for our country, or lie down in chains fastened by those who have outflanked us and betrayed us and our country. Let us put on our gear and take up our shields, standing together to oppose tyranny and oppression. Let us stand brave and resolute, prepared to die for the cause of liberty and our unalienable rights. If we fall in the battle to come, let our falling be for the cause of right and the benefit of our posterity.

The only words necessary are these: " When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands....."

No others can state it so succintly.

I truely fear that civil disobedance will not be strong enough to secure our liberties before our 2nd amendment rights will be disolved and make it impossible to defend ourselves against our own government. I am actually expecting a desperate physical battle to be necessary much sooner than anyone is ready.

Ready to serve the Real Original Constitution at all costs!

They compare us to terrorists, but they are the ones who blindly follow their faith and idealism without regard to fact or truth. To them, progressivism is their religion. They kneel daily at the altar of MSNBC and CNN and pray to their great god of government, Progressivism. Anyone who disagrees with them is labeled a heretic, terrorist, and evil doer. They will strap a bomb made of lies, demagoguery, hate, jealousy and misery around their waists and blow up our liberty.

If it was simply name calling and hyperbole from the left than who cares, have fun with the half wits and carry on. The problem becomes their insidious encroachment and destruction of the American way of life through judicial and legislative usurpation. Progressive priests like Nancy Pelosi, Barak Obama and Harry Reid are leading a religious crusade to destroy freedom and liberty. We are now fighting a political crusade against progressive jihadist enemies who seek to destroy America.

I don’t casually use the term enemies. I mean that in every sense of the word. These people must be defeated and destroyed in such a way that they can never threaten our peace and freedom again. Now is not yet the time for us to take up arms in defense of our liberty and freedom. I am advocating for our elected conservative representatives and fellow patriots to act like the men and women of our great military and hold the line against the enemy and defend the Liberty! You cannot negotiate and compromise with the enemy. You can only defeat them.

Nemo me impune lacesset ~ No one will provoke me with impunity

After clicking a link in the Patriot News Review titled "29 Companies Have More Cash Than the U.S. Treasury" I had to wonder if somebody on the editing staff fell into a coma while on duty. The blogsite "AlterNet" from which the story was linked is a leftist, environazi, big-government loving collection of economic illiteracy. The article itself argues that cash-on-hand on big corporations' balance sheets proves that corporate tax rates should be increased. The article, as a left-wing opinion blog piece, should not be included in a section that normally contains news reports. Perhaps a new section "The Left Opinion" could be set up if you want to include future items from AlterNet for comic relief.

Mark,

Excellent discourse as usual. Not sure what civil disobedience trail to follow at first but if I could arrange it, I would gather up all the self employed people throughout the country and stage a massive anti tax protest on April 15th. We would bring our tax forms for the previous year and burn them. On second thought, throw them into the reflecting pool, and sit there for as long as it takes for the "elites" to get the message, "we're not paying any more, and we're not filing ever again". Arrest us. It's is way past time for the Fair Tax. Also, it's fair to say that most of us that believe in essential liberty would be well armed for the sit in.

My civil disobedience will be based on these premises:

Our responsibility is NOW. Any other thinking is, at this point in time, too "global". Like solving problems of water pollution or doing charitable acts, we must do what we can, with what we have, where we are, as we choose to do so, so that we can see the results of our actions and benefit from them.

Too much emphasis is placed on trying to move the monster in D.C. It will have to suffer a death of thousands of cuts--- a few national election cycles coupled with STRONG local/State activity will be key to our success. Without the latter, it simply won't matter. One strong person as President will never be enough; to expect that one person can make that big of a difference is foolhardy, places Herculean expectations on a mere mortal, and, worst of all, may lead many to think they have done enough and return to their complacency. It will not be enough; it will only be the beginning of a long battle of at least 10-20 years, if not more.

Our goal for today must be to oust every current challenger to the Constitution and personally educate our children about Essential Liberty, American History, and sound capitalistic principles. Then we must repeal the 17th amendment and demand that our own States exercise their powers under the 10th, or take it upon ourselves to assert the same. No matter how much sense it makes to pass a term limits, balanced budget, or flat/fair tax amendment at this point in time, it will dilute our efforts. Let's work with what we have first!

We truly must be willing to choose liberty or death. As it stands, many have tired of the fight and might choose death over living under the tyranny of today. Their voices are heard over and over again in the comments at PP. I too am tired and, at times, ready to give up; but I will not give up my life unless my death will serve a purpose that will insure a better life for my sons. After that, they will take the reins and I will die happy knowing that I have made sure that they are ready to carry on.

That is my definition of an American Patriot.

I'm afraid it may be too late. In 1960, I was appalled to read that JFK may have carried the election partly due to the number of women voters who chose him solely or primarily because they thought he was better looking than Nixon. (Deceased Chicago voters only put him over the top, it was said.)

Now we have 49% of voters who get a complete pass(and even a "rebate" on their income taxes) plus a 97% level of support among black voters and a fawning media whose chills "run up their legs."

Is it time to require passage of a simple quiz on current events to be eligible to vote? God knows we have enough translators to make it possible.

We have no momentum. The cards are stacked against us. The very document penned to safeguard our liberties against encroachment from our tyrannical oligarchy has been turned upon us. Through the 14th Amendment, yes, it is part of the Constitution, and the judicially created fiction of the incorporaton doctrine, federalism has been destroyed. We are at the mercy of our federal masters. We are helpless. The Constitution has been hijacked, twisted, ignored and judicially interpreted to death. Our path is clear - failing state nullification of federal tyranny - secession.

Civil disobedience and open rebellion are two different cats, though the outcome might be the same, collapse of the existing government. We have had a degree of civil disobedience, growing since the 1960's. Patriots have kept the ship afloat while the pirates have poked holes in the hull. When patriots quit repairing the holes, the ship will sink. We must have our lifeboats ready and our guns loaded to keep the pirates on the ship and out of the lifeboats.

The answere to the question "Is it time for another American Revolution?" is... I fear it is dangerously close. Our President and his fellow liberals have enacted laws that in my opinion are clearly unconstitutional. Even the supreme court which he has packed with his cronies as a political pay-back (eg: Kagan and birth records) has interpreted the constitution in a most bizarre way (Boeing - Wash. State union fiasco).

I'm dusting off my musket. Thank God for the second ammendment.

The current gov't is operating in an unconstitutional manner & has been for the last 80yrs. There is no authority in the const. that allows the gov't to run a Ponzi scheme. There is no const. mandate that allows the fed. gov't to control education or energy supplies. So we are not talking rebellion but a return to the rule of law.

The longer we wait the more sheep are created through govt handouts, entitlements, the left media rhetoric machine and the churning out of more and more brain dead socialists from our public schools. The time to fight was 1913 when the unconstitutional Fed was created the next best time to fight for ourselves is now.

I know some may think I am very negative but the same could have been said for the Founders who were not content to see what kind of offer they could negotiate from the British. Many wanted to "give it time" I have heard a third wanted British Rule, a third wanted to create a Republic and a third wasn't all that interested. Eerily similar numbers in polls today with the exception that it is the left that holds the reigns of power and I guarantee it was easier to fight the BRITISH (who were kind enough to wear uniforms) that it will be to fight this war when the enemy is so entrenched.

It is the impatient that could have stopped most of the evil tyrants in this world if they had enough support. Nobody ever fools everybody, they only have to fool enough of them, long enough. Most of these politicians get dressed in the same locker room and one day they will all come out in the same uniform. If the "alarmist's" and "whining activist's" stop the leftist takeover from succeeding then the "what me worry crowd" will sit back and say "I told you nothing would come of that". The only problem is that it would have ended for the worse if not stopped before power is established and the people are too weakened to fight.

That is the power of political correctness and the intent of making Christians and other Patriot's seem out of touch when referred to as terrorists and suicide bombers.

The alarmist's whining did not gain enough attention to stop Castro or Hitler and I am sure you can mention 20 others. The point is that every dictator and fallen government have given off signs that time was running out and those who fell for Castro's act or even Hitler's act for too long had missed the opportunity to change their history and preserve their freedom.

The whining on the left is an act. obama got more money to purchase voting blocks and cuts are mostly in the future. Not getting what you want is not whining when you consider that we have a Constitution which every one of the past and current politicians took an oath to uphold and defend. In the enumerated powers granted to the Federal Government I do not see where the Federal Government has the right to take money from the States and return it with conditions attached or to tax income from our families until we are unable to meet the needs of others without turning to the government. Who ever is not mad is someone who will continue to compromise...that is how we got here, one compromise at a time.

We SHOULD have been fighting 15-20 years ago.

YES, we organize, we prepare, we FIGHT.

No, we conservatives do not have momentum. The republicans lost what we had when we caved in to the democrats on the debt ceiling. ALL compromise results in the republicans giving up everything that we stand for and the democrats giving up nothing. "immediate spending authority with small cuts to be made in 10 years," yeah, Right!!

What this country badly needs is a third nationaly recognized political party. The TEA Party seems to fit the situation perfectly. We could get the votes to put enough Tea Party politicians in the congress so that neither the Dems nor the GOP would have enough votes to govern. That would force the congress to form a coalition of at least two parties in order to pass any legislation.

This would largly end the bickering and stalemates.

If the GOP amd TEA got together, we would move toward a more conservative government and constitutional law. If the Dems and the TEA got together, we would still move toward a more conservative government and constitutional law.

It would seem a revolution is inevitable given the "Islamic Spring" in Egypt, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon --the Middle East along with economic chaos in Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

The mass murders in Norway is disgrace for all of Europe in its now proven failure to add millions of Arabs whom fail to adapt to the nation they've invaded. To their credit the leaders of France and Germany have finally admitted that multiculturalism diversity have been an abysmal failure. WHEN will the U. S. reach the same conclusion???

How can we be far behind given the trillions of debt that has been accumulated and "Solved" only in the short-term. A default or depression seems more possible by the day---the Dow has dropped more than 1,000 points lately.

There are separatist movements boiling in several states, with more than half having filed lawsuits to overturn the onerous Obamacare.

Meanwhile back at the U. S. ranch, our politicos continue to insist that our borders are secure even though two Border Policeman have been killed by weapons sold by our very own Justice Dept., under the "Fast and furious program about which the Attorney General and his top deputies know nothing.

Virtually every action instituted by Mr, Hope and Change to "Radically transform the nation," has proven to be a failure and vastly unpopular.

How we can endure under such policies until 2016 will be a require a miracle.

Our greatest danger in the 2012 election process is the "stealing" of votes through the "Chicago method" of illegal registration and multiple voting. We MUST insist on valid photo IDs. Is there a Patriot out there who would be willing to pay for ID cards for those who claim that they can not afford one? The argument against photo IDs is that it is another form of intimidation and a poll tax.

They compare us to terrorists, but they are the ones who blindly follow their faith and idealism without regard to fact or truth. To them, progressivism is their religion. They kneel daily at the altar of MSNBC and CNN and pray to their great god of government, Progressivism. Anyone who disagrees with them is labeled a heretic, terrorist, and evil doer. They will strap a bomb made of lies, demagoguery, hate, jealousy and misery around their waists and blow up our liberty.

If it was simply name calling and hyperbole from the left than who cares, have fun with the half wits and carry on. The problem becomes their insidious encroachment and destruction of the American way of life through judicial and legislative usurpation. Progressive priests like Nancy Pelosi, Barak Obama and Harry Reid are leading a religious crusade to destroy freedom and liberty. We are now fighting a political crusade against progressive jihadist enemies who seek to destroy America.

I don’t casually use the term enemies. I mean that in every sense of the word. These people must be defeated and destroyed in such a way that they can never threaten our peace and freedom again. Now is not yet the time for us to take up arms in defense of our liberty and freedom. I am advocating for our elected conservative representatives and fellow patriots to act like the men and women of our great military and hold the line against the enemy and defend the Liberty! You cannot negotiate and compromise with the enemy. You can only defeat them.

Nemo me impune lacesset ~ No one will provoke me with impunity

I've been your fan since the "federalist" times in the early 2000's and Mark, I thoroughly disagree that the "ballot box" is a viable solution.

Here's why:

http://www.naturalnews.com/033220_Rawesome_Foods_armed_raids.html

Rawesome Foods, healthy foods was raided without a warrant, the owner arrested WITHOUT Miranda, and his stock confiscated and destroyed because socialism depends on "the people" being dependent solely upon its government.

There is NO recourse.

A couple in Idaho bought property and the EPA swooped in and pooped on their parade citing a dry piece of land to be a wetland. NO recourse available.

Then there's WACO, Ruby Ridge, BP oil spill, Obamas' Marxist desires, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. We The People have ZERO recourse against those entrenched in socialist policies.

I, too, have seen the rockets red glare up close and personal and have NO desire to be there again, but I am NOT afraid to take down an enemy by force.

As I see it, people only have 2 choices:

1) stay in America and watch Americanism be systematically destroyed by singling out citizens for destruction a "few at a time", or

2) Escape America and spread Americanism worldwide while preparing to clean up the carnage after the NWO has destroyed itself and most of the population.

Here's where people can help themselves:

http://www.sealionsfoundation.com/

Personally, as much as I abhor war, if we don't take down this rogue and socialist government soon, we will either be destroyed or enslaved in a world that NONE of us will enjoy or survive.

BOTH Christianity and Freedom are being systematically destroyed.

Choose soon or the Obots will choose for you and you'll be stuck with homosexuality as normal with total enslavement.

I rest my case.

I believe that there is sufficient cause for the impeachment of Barack Obama, eg, ATF sale of arms to a foreign country, Mexico, using stimulus money. Said arms killed our border agent. This transaction is a matter of record and approval had to of come from the highest office. Something must be done to remove this man from office before he completely destroys our nation, which is clearly his intent.

I took that oath when I joined the US Army and nothing has changed. I will support and defend the constitution of the United States. I will not salute nor take orders from a man who is hell bent on destroying this country, who has never worn the uniform of an American soldier, sailor, marine or airmen and has nothing to deserve that honor. If this cannot be done at the ballot box then it will be done elsewhere. I will not go quietly, like a sheep to slaughter, I will not give up my rights and my freedoms, not while I breathe.

Now this rhetorical slandering has become very up close and personal. The VEEP of SHEEP, Mr. 4 letter word master BIDEN himself, is calling me a terrorist. Big and heavy word ... may you choke on it you parroting puppet! Comments about Patriots and/or Tea Party enthusiasts being 'terrorists', either symbolically or as a result of their patriotic actions, merely indicate a premeditated and decisive willingness by progressive ideologists, to provoke, goad, prod, and nudge a politically convenient reaction. Pathologically pathetic. What true American Citizen would attempt to associate the ghastly results of 9/11 and other terrorism, as a convenient label for those true American Citizens who have sworn an oath of allegiance to the US Constitution? What childish and feeble minded rhetoric it is, especially for people such as the VEEPOTUS to use? Next, will they be figuratively and rhetorically 'beheading us' Patriots and Tea Party members too? I SAY BRING IT ON!!! It merely serves to provoke my disdain and utter disrespect of him and them. As a former Special Forces Operative and an American Patriot (I've not yet joined a Tea Party but I damn well support them), who absolutely and without compromise or exception, endorse the full unadulterated meaning and intent of the United States Constitution, am hereby attesting to my powerful individual belief that those 'useful idiots' have no idea of the true meaning of the word 'terrorist', or its application. I for one spit on their vile rhetoric. To them I say, you have gone far enough and you shall go no further. You wanted a reaction and now you have one - the line is drawn and your pushing towards the total transformation to a subservient America ends here. Beware your pursuits hence forth and remember this: there are two words which utterly dismiss any useful application of your anti-American socialistic 'terrorist rhetoric'. The two words are 'Ballot Box'. And if you think you may rig the outcome with deceitful tactics like pandering to PAC's, unions, undocumented welfare recipients, and entitlement dependents, or employing black panther guerilla's and SEIU types to terrorize and intimidate voters - here are two more words for your consideration - 'Extreme Prejudice'. These two will be especially useful to the American Patriots and warrior class, like myself, who have sworn a God Loving, Heartfelt oath to honor, defend and protect the US Constitution against foreign, and I emphasize especially, DOMESTIC enemies. You are not the only ones capable of using 'class' tactics. My oath was not an empty utterance of a string of words used merely to gain entrance to the club of public simpletons in office in order to have a job. Those of you, and your subservient constituents, who continue to marginalize and twist the essence of the Founders 'Rule of Law', should seriously contemplate those first two words - Ballot Box - as your future darkens about you. A landslide is what you are provoking and there is a real teeth in those words which obviously escapes your reason, else you would not so frivolously cast such 'vitriolic' aspersions on true American Citizens. Remember, 'that which make you can also break you'. May the Ballot Box prevail on the Founders side of 'Rule of Law' 6 Nov 2012.

I have only briefly mentioned revolution a few times in the past couple of years. My "gut" is telling me that this is a very real possibility , especially if Obama gets reelected.I am over 65 but I would gladly, again, do what is necessary to secure my Country and Constitution. Being a veteran and agreeing with the oath I took about "all enemies foreign and DOMESTIC"! Our country is being quietly and systematically dismantled by Obama and Eric Holder.

Viet Nam era Marine

Well spoken Mark Alexander! You have expressed the way I have been feeling for years and did not know how to express it! THANK YOU!

Freedom is gone when we the people become slaves.

The slave masters are those who tax/fine/confiscate/punish their fellow men.

The enemies (slave owners) of Freedom are enemies to God (Free Agency for All - choose to follow him or not).

Their god is working on the backs of others, repression - (the greatness of all can only be achieved if the wealth of all is used to accomplish this greatness - lie, lie, blather, lies).

Wickedness steps in when punishment is required to make the slaves support their masters who will exalt all (more blather, lies, lie).

Liberty only comes when men obey the laws of God and cast off the laws of men as unholy and unjust. All are equal in the eyes of God. Lift yourself above your fellow men at your own peril. Outer darkness awaits all who do.

Forgive your fellow men of all their trespasses (that means that men's law and order have made us enemies to God) - we need mans law like we need a finger in the eye. Try forgiveness. Try doing things like they are done in heaven - not on earth. Men's laws fail. Gods Laws work. Start dismantling all men's laws - get rid of them all. The Truth shall set us free. The Lies will bring bondage.

Repent, o little man! your laws will never have more power or Authority than Gods. Repent, or await the reward coming your way...

I would think long and hard about civil discord or revolution before pursuing either. Total confidence of government & civil authority would have to be lost. Massive loss of citizens liberties or lives would have to occur. Determined traitorous actions of elected government members would have to be evident. And total rejection of the Constitution would have to be shown. Then if honest elections could not be forthcoming and guaranteed, overthrow the government.

Mark,

A notable essay: "The Next American Revolution."

While I agree that the ballot box should remain the primary means to throw off a centralized government no longer abiding by the wishes of, and one seemingly against the people, at what stage in these injuries to our way of life and institutions, do we use our constitutional, 2nd amendment rights to throw off a repressive, authoritarian centralized government?

Do we do it when, say, the constitution is no longer recognizable or is throw out; do we do it when the central government has complete control of the direction of our lives; do we throw them off when they have taken away our 1st and 2nd amendment rights, as well as others, and at how many rights do we start to act; do we do it when they have their own standing army loyal too and against their own country men and women; and or do we do it when they would obviously be at their most powerful and malevolent?

Or do we do it while we still have the capability to throw off, or thwart, any further the advance of leftist socialism, against freedoms and free market capitalism?

Like you, I am sure you are aware that at some point any efforts, no matter how gallant, to throw off a despotic, out of control, all powerful centralized government, would be for naught.

When have we reached that point? What if the 2012 elections, as I predict, might show the socialist democrats again control all houses, and what if they still hold the white house? As well, how do you end the advance of the socialist, exceedingly biased media and its followers from further influencing a naïve and ‘comfortable’ American public?

If the above scenario played out, what would you tell your readers then? Would you tell them the same thing? That is, let the ballot box be the primary means to getting back on track to constitutional authority and law? Or would you lead the charge to get the word out to arm? Not sure you would touch the last question, perhaps partly out of {fear of our government?} but I thought worth a try.

My family, friends and co-workers are all tired of my saying that Nov 2012 cannot come fast enough for me!!! I only wish we could have our thumbs colored like they do in Iraq, to signify that we voted!!! Our complacency, that and nothing more, has placed us in the sad position that we now find ourselves. The partiots of 1775 assenmbled in Concord because they heeded to the call of Paul Revere. Patriots now must heed the call and pass it on, to every American to VOTE!!!

They compare us to terrorists, but they are the ones who blindly follow their faith and idealism without regard to fact or truth. To them, progressivism is their religion. They kneel daily at the altar of MSNBC and CNN and pray to their great god of government, Progressivism. Anyone who disagrees with them is labeled a heretic, terrorist, and evil doer. They will strap a bomb made of lies, demagoguery, hate, jealousy and misery around their waists and blow up our liberty.

If it was simply name calling and hyperbole from the left than who cares, have fun with the half wits and carry on. The problem becomes their insidious encroachment and destruction of the American way of life through judicial and legislative usurpation. Progressive priests like Nancy Pelosi, Barak Obama and Harry Reid are leading a religious crusade to destroy freedom and liberty. We are now fighting a political crusade against progressive jihadist enemies who seek to destroy America.

I don’t casually use the term enemies. I mean that in every sense of the word. These people must be defeated and destroyed in such a way that they can never threaten our peace and freedom again. Now is not yet the time for us to take up arms in defense of our liberty and freedom. I am advocating for our elected conservative representatives and fellow patriots to act like the men and women of our great military and hold the line against the enemy and defend the Liberty! You cannot negotiate and compromise with the enemy. You can only defeat them.

Nemo me impune lacesset ~ No one will provoke me with impunity

Now this rhetorical slandering has become very up close and personal. The VEEP of SHEEP, Mr. 4 letter word master BIDEN himself, is calling me a terrorist. Big and heavy word ... may you choke on it you parroting puppet! Comments about Patriots and/or Tea Party enthusiasts being 'terrorists', either symbolically or as a result of their patriotic actions, merely indicate a premeditated and decisive willingness by progressive ideologists, to provoke, goad, prod, and nudge a politically convenient reaction. Pathologically pathetic. What true American Citizen would attempt to associate the ghastly results of 9/11 and other terrorism, as a convenient label for those true American Citizens who have sworn an oath of allegiance to the US Constitution? What childish and feeble minded rhetoric it is, especially for people such as the VEEPOTUS to use? Next, will they be figuratively and rhetorically 'beheading us' Patriots and Tea Party members too? I SAY BRING IT ON!!! It merely serves to provoke my disdain and utter disrespect of him and them. As a former Special Forces Operative and an American Patriot (I've not yet joined a Tea Party but I damn well support them), who absolutely and without compromise or exception, endorse the full unadulterated meaning and intent of the United States Constitution, am hereby attesting to my powerful individual belief that those 'useful idiots' have no idea of the true meaning of the word 'terrorist', or its application. I for one spit on their vile rhetoric. To them I say, you have gone far enough and you shall go no further. You wanted a reaction and now you have one - the line is drawn and your pushing towards the total transformation to a subservient America ends here. Beware your pursuits hence forth and remember this: there are two words which utterly dismiss any useful application of your anti-American socialistic 'terrorist rhetoric'. The two words are 'Ballot Box'. And if you think you may rig the outcome with deceitful tactics like pandering to PAC's, unions, undocumented welfare recipients, and entitlement dependents, or employing black panther guerilla's and SEIU types to terrorize and intimidate voters - here are two more words for your consideration - 'Extreme Prejudice'. These two will be especially useful to the American Patriots and warrior class, like myself, who have sworn a God Loving, Heartfelt oath to honor, defend and protect the US Constitution against foreign, and I emphasize especially, DOMESTIC enemies. You are not the only ones capable of using 'class' tactics. My oath was not an empty utterance of a string of words used merely to gain entrance to the club of public simpletons in office in order to have a job. Those of you, and your subservient constituents, who continue to marginalize and twist the essence of the Founders 'Rule of Law', should seriously contemplate those first two words - Ballot Box - as your future darkens about you. A landslide is what you are provoking and there is a real teeth in those words which obviously escapes your reason, else you would not so frivolously cast such 'vitriolic' aspersions on true American Citizens. Remember, 'that which make you can also break you'. May the Ballot Box prevail on the Founders side of 'Rule of Law' 6 Nov 2012.

I have a copy of 'the spirit of 76', which has probably been out of print for a while. Reading the original writings of the framers and the ordinary folk who risked all for a free country, makes me very apprehensive for the future of our country. No where in the constitution or the declaration is there mention of Democracy, but Federalism is prominent (if not the actual words) in both.

A Conservative, who still has faith in the basic goodness and strength of the United States.

I do not know if we "have the momentum" or not. That will depend upon the number of those willing to step away from their timidity and/or comfort to say, "I'm in! You can count on me come hell or high water."

As for me, three things are true:

1. I'm in!

2. I will go to the ballot box first.

3. But, if that doesn't work, I'll be headed toward the bullet box.

Somewhere along that path, I guess, we'll all discover if we have the momentum.

I want the country back that my dad fought for on the North Atlantic, my uncle fought for on Iwo Jima, another uncle fought for at Midway, and several others in France and Italy.

I want the country back that the Greatest Generation built after they had already watered the Tree of Liberty and given it so much.

If it takes ballots, then here's mine. If it takes blood, then here, I have a few pints.

So, who else is in? Do we have the momentum?

I thought perhaps the revolution had begun after the Nov. 2010 elections. But, now that I know 58 of the so called Tea Party freshman in Congress folded and voted with the establishment Pubs I am not so sure. In case it comes to a bullet box revolution as opposed to a ballot box revolution, where does one suppose the men and women in the military would stand. With us or against us.

From Colorado, near Galts Gulch.

The idea of Armed rebellion is a bit premature.

I look forward to a bloodless rebellion happening at the ballot box. I believe mush more education of the masses is necessary and will certainly be attacked by the socialists so even more information will be needed. People will not only have to be told but shown the result we have today. People have to believe the time for a bloodless revolution is NOW. If the results after 11/6/11 are not good then it will be time to forceably remove the socialists, try them for the treason they have committed and either banish or incarcerate them.

I hope and Pray for a bloodless revolution.

We are losing our rights little by little, one at a time. I often wonder what my grand parents would think of this United States of America today. And all of it's political correctness. I have lost many of family protecting this once great country, and hopefully it was not all in vain. We have become the laughing stock of the world and everyone is awaiting for us to fall flat on our faces.

The World's Largest Army

I bet you didn’t know this. . .

In WWII, Japan's highest-ranking naval officer was Isoruku Yamamoto. Although he was Japanese, and his loyalties were unquestionably with The Empire, he studied for many years in America, graduating from Harvard University. There is an oft-repeated (and sometimes disputed) quote attributed to him regarding the possibility of any nation taking a war to American soil:

"You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."

Here is why he was correct:

America's Hunters. The World's Largest Army.

The state of Wisconsin has gone an entire deer hunting season without someone getting killed. That's great, considering there were over 600,000 hunters that got permits this year.

Allow me to restate that number: 600,000

Over the last two months, the eighth largest army in the world - more men under arms than Iran; more than France and Germany combined - deployed to the woods of a single American state to keep the deer population under control.

But that pales in comparison to the 750,000 who are in the woods of Pennsylvania this week. Michigan's 700,000 hunters have now returned home. Toss in a quarter million hunters in West Virginia, and it is literally the case that the hunters of those four states alone would comprise the largest army in the world.

And that is just FOUR states.

The total population of registered hunters in America today ranges from 23 million to 43.7 million individuals. (Based on annual data provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.) As long as the American Hunter retains his right to Bear Arms, America will forever be safe from foreign invasion of troops.

Hunting – it's not just a way to fill the freezer. It's a matter of National Security.

You ask: "So, is it time for another American Revolution?" At the risk of splitting hairs, I should prefer the operative word to be "re-revolution," as the indicator of restoring that which has been lost/stolen rather than something of undefined purpose.

I am pushing 80 years, having been around the block a time or two. I see the proverbial fork in the road. One way, to reclaiming the Constitution and the pattern established by the Founders, and the other to a back door political coup d'etat devolving into totalitarianism and slavery. The road to reclamation also has a fork, one way being political and the other armed. The political option is by far and away to be preferred but the people being possessor of their own final and ultimate sovereignty, and upon the admonition of the Founders that recourse to arms is their ultimate and last defense of liberty, the exercise of the right to arms must never be off the table. The threat of the Second Amendment is, as Tench Coxe gave it primary context, a threat to rulers not having their duty before them!

The Founders' lesson was, and yet is: When a people abdicate the right to defend their own liberty, they accede to their own slavery.

It pleases me no end to see both democrats and republicans throwing barbs at the tea party it shows that they are both afraid of what the real people are saying and they do not know how to respond. They still do not get it we are saying no more spending. Only an economic dolt would borrow money to give away when you are in over your head already. The people of this country know that we will have to give up some of these programs in order to not leave our children bankrupt. Hail to the tea party, keep it up. I am sending another gift to them to continue the fight.

Funny that your writing should come out the day after I mentioned revolution to my wife. Our long term economic trajectory is not sustainable, nor has our government shown any capability or desire to change the trajectory. We may need to "nudge" our government. The Tea Party must become stronger in order for the nudge to occur within our system. My fear (and I speak for myself) is that our society does not have the guts pledge ourselves as our founding fathers did. We must develop that courage or we will go down with the ship without enough effort to save it. I ask myself, "Do I have the capacity within me to risk my life to save my country?" I must. I must.

If you don't already have a cartridge box ... get one. Always be prepared.

We left is trying to close the window on the fingers of Liberty. I'm proud to be called a 'terrorist' by them, for, if being a beleiver in constitutional law and the Dec.of Independence makes me a terrorist, the only ones who need fear me are those who are subverting our freedoms!! I prefer the ballot box, but we need ALL who cherish our freedoms to get out and vote in Nov 2012.

Unfortunately there are to many Americans who vote their purse and what the government will give them than what is good and right for all of us. Also, due to the dumbing down of our education system, there are many stupid Americans who have no idea what our country was or is and will vote for anyone who promises to keep them in computer games and texting devices. Then there are those who vote because the person is cute, of the right color, sexy or whatever. And then there are those who will not vote at all because it is too much trouble, they don't like the guy who is running, whatever, they are content to let the government run the government. Abraham Lincoln said in his Gettysburg address that our country is a "government of the people, by the people and, for the people" when the people fail to govern themselves someone will govern for them. And that is what we now have.

My preferance would be to eliminate the problem through an orderly and peaceful rebuttal of socialism at the polls on Nov. 12TH.

However, if the American people are duped into once again voting for big government,security and a gradual but systematic erosion of our civil liberties, then our Constitution requires a bloody and violent revolution in order to guarantee our freedom, not just for us but for future generations.

Yes it is time. There may not be an election next year if o thinks he's going to go down in flames. If there is a leader, I'd like to meet him or her. Times s wasting.

My speech at Libertopia 2010 was titled "Reloading the American Revolution" and the video is on YouTube at http://youtu.be/n6Yx7PrMDL8

My 1979 novel which portrays this "next American revolution," Alongside Night -- endorsed by Milton Friedman, Ron Paul, Glenn Beck, and Tom Woods -- is a free PDF download at http://www.alongsidenight.net. Over 285,000 people have already downloaded it since June 2009.

Alongside Night is currently in production for a feature film. Full info on the official movie website at http://www.alongsidenightmovie.com.

J. Neil Schulman

To get an answer your question on whether we can restore our constitutional republic, I suggest that you visit any Walmart, bodega or popular entertainment. What you will see are obese, glassy-eyed citizens who have little if any self-discipline or self-respect. These people, regardless of party affiliation, will be reliable voters for those who proffer entitlements and protect mediocrity. And the onset of their neediness, like childhood diabetes, is beginning earlier with each passing year. I will wager a large sum of money with favorable odds that during the second Obama administration we will see a "one-time" tax on private assets and an attempt to repeal the 22nd Amendment.

I have complete faith in the character of those to whom Obama appeals; they will bring low the US soon. This may seem fatalistic, but the demographics are as inexorable as gravity.

Our form of government is perfectly fine. It has been co-opted by the bilderberg elites,(statists). Once they are removed (Nov. 2012??) or otherwise, we will return to normal. In order to prevent this from occuring again, Lobbying must be outlawed, Term limits must be initiated, and the welfare mentality must be erased. Good luck in that!!

I am not pre-disposed to a bullet box revolution at this point. However, I do believe we need to make our true desires for the country known in Washington to the point that action is taken, now, not 10 years form now. Action that will demand that those in Washington are taken OFF their self-designed & self-implemented retiremnt package, that there are imposed term limits of 2 or 3 terms maximum, and that laws are put in place immediately that stipulate a balanced budget and a specific, verifiable and enforceable plan to steadily reduce the deficit. Social Security, Medicare & Welfare HAVE to be reduced, modified, cut, and irresponsible use of those funds for illegal aliens, non-working, multiple generation welfare recipients, and others abusing the system be stopped immediately also.

Perhaps the place to start is with civil obedience. Recall Bush 43's first election where Florida Democrats tried to steal the election. Where it not for a few brave Republicans who refused to let the ballots out of their sight, it could have turned out differently. Let's start by making sure that every precinct in all the major cites where most of the Democrat chicanery takes place have sufficient oversight from brave conservatives who will be unwilling to let the ballots or tallies be left alone with Democrats for even a second. Judging from what happened in Arizona when the state tried to enforce federal immigration law, simply enforcing honest elections could produce quite a ruckus. Insuring a fair election in 2012 is at least a good place to start.

It is absolutely time for a change. Though it may be to late already. We need to get those corrupt idiots out of DC We have to many in both parties.

We speak of civil disobedience quite often in our circle of friends, many do not want to waste time with gathering in the streets showing our dislike for our current tyrant administration. Many want to form a "We The People" case against the Government of the United States to force all current and past regulations and bills to show their authority in the Constitution, if the Constitution does not give that "regulation or bill" authority then it should be abolished and all funding returned to the Treasury.

I feel it will be a long recovery if pursued constantly, many in the House and Senate give the impression of being "Untouchable" and the laws they pass show little regard for the common citizen. If a revolt is coming, I think it should be well thought out, planned and fast with guns blazing; do not give them time plan a backup. We have already given them our voice as per the Tea Party Movement and all they have done is mock us! It is time for the common citizen to stand their ground and fight for our Country and Freedom.

If the next election proves to be a failure for our Country and Constitution, then I say "Let's Roll!"

I am a civilian marksman and a Vietnam veteran (USMC officer and aviator, 8.5 yrs). I am "somewhat to the right of Attila the Hun" and see the potential for a legitimate revolution. That said, the rednecks who wanna jump in the pickemup fruck and go lay siege to Washington, DC need to consider a few minor details.

1. If you think that the U.S. Military will not shoot armed civilians, you are in for a bad surprise. History says that troops will do whatever their commanding generals tell them to do. This has happened in many other countries. It has not happened here in recent history, but "There's a first time for everything."

2. Typically, infantry divisions are commanded by one-star or two-star generals. (If the two-star Commanding General is absent, his one-star Assistant CG is in charge.) For 0-6 officers (Navy Capt. & Army/USMC Col.), promotion to that first star has always been a political "beauty contest," to some extent. I suspect that, under the Obama Admin, these promotions require an even higher level of proficiency at "sucking up." It takes "iron testicles," for a career military officer to refuse a presidential order. You need to wonder about the CG of the National Guard division closest to your piece of the revolution....

3. There have been many email's to the effect that "our guns outnumber their guns." Mebbe, but we are an untrained, disorganized rabble, lead by NObuddy. Our weapons shoot very dissimilar ammunition, and most of us have a very small supply of it. We don't arrive with the 90-day supply of bullets, bandages or food that is the absolute minimum for a modern military unit to leave town. Many of us don't even have warm clothing and camping gear. Most of us are substandard marksmen, in lousy physical condition. If you are gonna face professional soldiers, wearing body armor and kevlar helmets and carrying automatic weapons and grenades, WHAT IS YOUR PLAN??? IF YOU HAVE NO PLAN, QUIT MAKING BRAVE SOUNDS ABOUT "REVOLUTION." lj

Alexander Tyler's " The Fall of The Athenian Republic " should be MANDATORY reading by all Americans so that they could recognize the predicament that America is in right now and boycott The Ministry of Propaganda ( ABC, CBS,and particularly NBC )which are spreading nothing but lies and want to ensure the re-election of "the community organizer" at all costs.Let us all do whatever we can that it does NOT happen in 2012 and we will be successfull in throwing the scum in Washington out and replacing them with conservatives from The President on down.

We have today a congressional body who has over the past 50 years degraded the rights of individuals under the Constitution, established numerous government agencies that do nothing but suck money from the taxpayer, continues to send tax dollars to countries around the globe who hate the United States and they have ultimately established themselves as aristocarts, who continue to live off of the taxpayer after they leave congress. Did any of you vote for these circumstances to be thrust upon you? Likely not.

We do not yet have the momentum necessary to slay the dragon that is the DC leviathan. The press and single issue zealots, on any side, have insured that fact. The attention of the American people is fractured and deliberately fostered by the Progressives in gubmint and the MSM. They'll give the most hardcore single issue person or group all the press that they can muster. It dilutes the real message and hides their grievous acts; after all, there is only so much news you can digest. The MSM decides what you will have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Until people see that we cannot fight for a single issue which we may hold dear, we will NEVER be united enough to overcome the most basic affronts to our Liberty.

We must be willing to put issues such as gay marriage, abortion, and other hotly debated topics on the shelf for the time being. Winning another "war" of moral questions will do nothing to dismantle the DC monster that threatens our very existence as a free people--- free to succeed and free to fail, free to act and free not to, free to keep what we earn and free to choose to give it away, free to think and speak and free to remain ignorant, free to care for ourselves and our families and free to care for others as we see fit, free to create ways to financial and personal success and free to wallow in poverty and a mundane existence, free in opportunity and free in refusal to better oneself. These are basic and fundamental God given rights that belong to every human being on the planet. When our sights are set on anything other than this, we have lost our way.

The single issues, in many cases, seek to impose one's morality upon another. We also have the right to be moral and to not be! When you seek to limit ANY liberty, it is only a matter of time before your ox will be gored.

STAY FOCUSED!!!!

Im sorry to say, that at the point where the common people stand up for the principles in the Constitution; The actions necessary to regain the power of our Govenment will be deemed as terrorist acts. As we take charge the enemy within our borders will destroy the monetary system brining anarchy. The enemy will then use the Patrot Act nullifying the Constitution. We will then be mere slaves, because no one knew when enough was enough to fire the first shot.

start the revolution by voting against the RINOs and of course the Demo progressives....confront all liberalism head on...don't back down...more demostrations & marchs by the Tea Party...it won't be easy. Be watchfull of the slow creap in anti-gun laws!!

I write as a Life/Endowment member of the NRA, a shooter and gun owner since the age of 14. I also write as a Navy veteran, grandfather, and a conservative Tea Party member.

I believe the difference between the First American Revolution and the one we are engaged in today is profound. In 1775, Americans had no say in the central government that ruled their lives through the King and Parliament of Great Britain. The power of those entities superceded all colonial legislatures of the time. Under our federal system today, we can -- and in 2010 demonstrated that we can -- change the make-up of those entities which govern us. I think that as long as we can move, however slowly, to make those necessary changes, any resort to arms would be too perilous to contemplate. That said, however, the will and the freedom to do so must be guarded by all possible means. More than once in our history it has happened. I would not bet the farm that it can't happen again.

The revolution has already started, and it began in November of last year with our first victories at the polls. We have just won a partial victory over the debt limit. For the first time ever, a dollar of debt increase will be matched with a dollar of spending reduction. And it was done without tax increases. We have changed the nature of the argument in D.C. to our terms. We dominate the House. We must now prepare for the next battles, for the Senate and the Presidency. It is only with control of the Legislature and the Presidency that we can carry forward our revolution, and at the same time neutralize the imperial Judiciary. The choice is clear, the tyranny of darkest socialism, or the bright sunshime of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We the People have a decision to make in 2012, God willing, it will be the correct choice for us, our children, and generations of Americans to come.

God Bless America, God Bless Us All!

Some feel that the smaller group of "The Tea Party" can elect their Reps. and Sen. and send them to D.C. This must be a younger person who knows nothing of the process of election, according to our constitution.

First things first. A Washington news has come up with the idea of impeachment of our treasonist Pres. With the present Senate it is doubtful it would get through the Senate now, as much as we need it now. Why someone has not tried this before I do not know. We have lost many men and women fighting battles in other countries. Let us stop protecting the world and paying dollars to try to make other countries LIKE the USA. If we would tell them our own citizens are suffering and there is nothing in our coffers to send around the world to countries that have owed the U.S. since the World 1 & 2 Wars and have never payed their debts to us. Presently our Pres. has bowed to kings, dictators, and leaders of countries who hate us. Wake Up America. We have sat and twiddled our thumbs too long. Here are some suggestions. Lets see who will start to lead us back to Liberty and respect for the country we love.

It is time for the expulsion of those -- throughout all branches of government, and by any means necessary -- who do not adhere to the rule of law. I'd suggest starting with the Judicial Branch.

Absolutely!

In response to your question "Do we have the momentum?", the answer is an emphatic "Yes!" And that momentum will grow as long as Patriot Post and it's like-minded contributors continue disseminating their commentaries on The Constitution. It is through such that Constitutional truths, rights, and the duty citizenship imposes, will bring about restoration.

The great principles which constitute the essentials of virtue and liberty were ever in the thoughts of those who began and fought this nation’s first revolution, and in the thoughts of their immediate descendants. The progressive loss of this nation’s virtues and liberties through the generations that followed was caused in part, because many of our fathers, and many of our father’s fathers were less then diligent in teaching to their posterity those same essentials.

The first revolution was not fought merely with muskets and gunpowder in the hands of men desiring freedom. That revolution was fought primarily with faith in the hearts of those men in our Creator, our God, ever seeking Him for guidance and direction in the paths that were before them.

The boldness, with which those who fought the first revolution, put in jeopardy their lives, their property, their reputations and all that free men hold dear. This same boldness must be re-established in our hearts and minds if there is to be a second successful revolution in this nation. Success will not come without costs. Success will not come through doing battle peaceably within the laws and courts that have become so perverted to truth through dereliction by ourselves and our ancestors. No matter what else we as a people do, freedom will not be ours again unless we first, as a Christian nation, bow down before our Creator, our God, and first seek His forgiveness, blessing and guidance, that He may once again direct our paths.

I do not approve, yet, of bloodletting in the pursuit of liberty lost to the hoards of Socialist Dems being bought with taxpayer monies. I do believe it is past time to promote and grow a third party which will supported by the majority of Americans if it can get its message and values advertised nationally. I am a supporter of the Constitution Party and recommend you at least do a report on it and its constituent values. Neither major party is actually helping the USA and the Dems are actively destructive.

Since it seems unlikely that we can dump ALL the socialists like Reid, Pelosi, etc. at the ballot box, then it seems the only course is to start over again.

I think the Constitution itself is a fantastic framework, and if strictly followed, would provide for a prosperous, free country.

Just out of curiosity, if we dump the current government, does it erase the massive debt because that organization is no longer in existence?

Yes, it is time for another revolution, for all freedom-loving Americans to stand up to the socialists who control not only our government but our very lives. The overriding question in my mind is "How do we accomplish this?" Since we live in a dictatorship of lawyers, and most in Congress are lawyers, how do we effectively render them less powerful and force them to adhere to the Constitution? The media champions liberal dogma and casts conservative beliefs in a negative and disparaging light - always! I hope the grass roots efforts can accomplish this revolution.

I pray we can bring back Rule of Law peacefully, but we should prepare as if we cannot. The time may come when you need provisions of all sorts; if not, then no great loss and thank God. Eyes open. We are at war.

The outcome of the "debt limit debates", was a crystal clear indicator to me that we desperately need to get more Tea Party Candidates on the roles for every kind of elected position that exists across

our Nation.

Our Tea Party Congresspeople were unable to bring about the changes needed to save our Country from existential disaster, their numbers were too small; for the small hammer they had to swing, they did acceptably well, but we are still heading in the wrong direction, BIG TIME. And not just where our budget is concerned. RULE OF LAW, a prerequisite for any country that wants to call itself a free democracy, has been missing in the USA for scores of years. We were talking about it in the 60's when we used to say...."Justice...yeah, it means 'Just Us'". Back to the point though, we must get the message across to the masses what it at stake, and that we must get Tea Party candidates on all ballots; it's time to have some non-politicians in Washington DC.

"...our lives, our fortunes, our sacred honor."

I receive numerous forwarded emails and well meaning comments from friends and relatives regarding our current state of affairs; that said, allow me to wrap up my personal response to two major popular avenues that seem to continually crop up.

ONE – A Constitutional Convention.

More now than ever it should be clear to everyone how dangerous it is to call for a Constitutional Convention. The old, evil, crusty, and tattered document, as it might be portrayed by those who aim to slay it, is what it is because it has been able to survive the numerous unceasing and unrelenting attacks by the masters of psychobabble for the past over two hundred years. They have done all in their power to undermine this great product of our Founders, and in 75 years have managed to do some damage. It is tempting to say we should call for a Constitutional Convention to right those wrongs; but that’s just the point – that’s the only way to rewrite The Constitution; and those most eager to do what they haven’t been able to completely accomplish in 75 years are chomping at the bit for the opportunity. They know and understand this, and so too must everyone else!

Wake up America; this is precisely the way we got into this situation. Do not become dupes for the fifth column; recognize what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen if this path is taken. Education is more important now than ever, and we clearly see who is controlling that. The way to “fix it!” is education and understanding at all levels of our society. It is time to get back to the Constitutional process with eyes wide open and address the wrongs – not call for a Constitutional Convention.

TWO – A Second Revolution.

We are at a tipping point in this country where those who have not been able to cause ONE above, have slowly and steadily, like the water torture of yore, created a condition where we have nearly half of the country living off the teat of the government. This includes you and me, for nearly everyone partakes of some of the myriad of benefits in some way, making us all coconspirators. We do this in every election cycle and the proof is in the pudding; “all those other rotten politicians are bad, but my representative is good – so I’ll help reelect him again and again because he takes care of me”. We all benefit from this in a localized manner, and, spread across the country it has a devastating effect both in the quality of our representatives, for they are all prostitutes of this behavior, and worse, to the quest for dollars to reelect them; and, it fosters a fragmentation in a cohesive understanding of the ramifications of this conduct for the country. We are all guilty of drinking the Kool-Aid!

More to the issue, this tipping point has brought us to a precipice of financial ruin; what better way to assume martial law, for the good of the people, until the crisis is over? But, ask those who lived under Stalin and his ilk, how long was it exactly until the crisis was over??? Also, our good and faithful domestic law enforcement friends and neighbors have been fed a continuous dose of the Kool-Aid partially disguised as an anti-terrorism defense; and second, with “give ‘em a deal they can’t refuse” retirement plans. I’m not suggesting that terrorism is not a threat, only that there are two agendas not visible except to the fifth column; and, unfortunately, when the switch is pulled – whose side will they be on. The Federal government has no problem fortifying local law enforcement with the latest toys and gadgets up to and including tanks – yes tanks!

In the late 1700’s the situation was clearly different; the colonies were under the thumb of an occupying force and the general populace faced blatant inequities from an outside source. Now, we are under blatant inequities brought upon and reveled in by ourselves – remember the Kool-Aid. The enemy is upon us – and we are it! How to fight this enemy? – commit suicide? The enemy is a virus, and it is in each one of us; medical science has yet to find a way to kill a virus without also killing the host, and we are confronted with the same conundrum.

So let’s take revolution off the table for today we don’t face the same conditions as we did in the American Revolution, nor in the Civil War; any conflict today would result in a wasteland more akin to the “Road Warrior” saga.

Allow me to reiterate - The way to “fix it!” is education and understanding at all levels of our society. It is time to get back to the Constitutional process with eyes wide open and address the wrongs. We MUST do this in the next election in 2012 and only through persistent education of what is really going on can we succeed. Let us recognize our elected politicians for what they truly are; and recognize that each and every one of us elected to those offices would drink bigger doses of the same Kool-Aid. I am inclined to like what Warren Buffett recently said in a recent interview – ““I could end the deficit in 5 minutes. You just pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more than 3% of GDP all sitting members of congress are ineligible for reelection.” This is a wise observation we all know is true!

There is nothing wrong with the US Constitution! – what is wrong, is what The Founders knew was wrong; by drinking the Kool-Aid we are all sinking to the lowest common denominator and until we address that problem we are facing Idiocracy.

I believe that the time for revolution has arrived, and unfortunately I do not believe that it will come through the voter's box. There are just too many injustices that the common American does not know about. The rulers protect themselves in the cocoon of the halls of Congress, sucking the life out of the people. They all have benefits for life, even if they only serve one term in office. They all have medical benefits that one can only pray for but never receive. They are all from money, whether it is earned, inherited, or provided by people who want to use power through the elected officials (i.e., Gov. Brownback of KS, who is supported and suppports the causes of the Koch brothers). The Congress talks about reducing "entitlements"...another word for social security and disability, which we all have paid for all of our working lives, while they sit safe and protected in their cocoons. It is time for the common American to stand up and say "enough". And if that takes armed revolt, then so be it.

I think we almost have enough momentum; what we need is unity. We, as a group of patriots must be big, huge, and so must our actions. Whether it be votes or bullets, it has to be so big & have such an impact, they can't ignore us anymore.

We have to shrink the size of government and grow the Tea Party NOW!! I think they could be our last CIVIL hope to make real change and take our government back.

The 'other side' is ready - are we? They already have the concentration camps ready, the intel is there, as are the weapons. (call me an alarmist, I don't care) What have we got? Are we ready? Who will volunteer to be our leader?

I thought perhaps the revolution had begun after the Nov. 2010 elections. But, now that I know 58 of the so called Tea Party freshman in Congress folded and voted with the establishment Pubs I am not so sure. In case it comes to a bullet box revolution as opposed to a ballot box revolution, where does one suppose the men and women in the military would stand. With us or against us.

From Colorado, near Galts Gulch.

It is way past time for us to rebel.Obama will destroy this Great Country if we wait another yeasr.We have thr greatest form of goverment on earth, just the people running it is wrong

Now this rhetorical slandering has become very up close and personal. The VEEP of SHEEP, Mr. 4 letter word master BIDEN himself, is calling me a terrorist. Big and heavy word ... may you choke on it you parroting puppet! Comments about Patriots and/or Tea Party enthusiasts being 'terrorists', either symbolically or as a result of their patriotic actions, merely indicate a premeditated and decisive willingness by progressive ideologists, to provoke, goad, prod, and nudge a politically convenient reaction. Pathologically pathetic. What true American Citizen would attempt to associate the ghastly results of 9/11 and other terrorism, as a convenient label for those true American Citizens who have sworn an oath of allegiance to the US Constitution? What childish and feeble minded rhetoric it is, especially for people such as the VEEPOTUS to use? Next, will they be figuratively and rhetorically 'beheading us' Patriots and Tea Party members too? I SAY BRING IT ON!!! It merely serves to provoke my disdain and utter disrespect of him and them. As a former Special Forces Operative and an American Patriot (I've not yet joined a Tea Party but I damn well support them), who absolutely and without compromise or exception, endorse the full unadulterated meaning and intent of the United States Constitution, am hereby attesting to my powerful individual belief that those 'useful idiots' have no idea of the true meaning of the word 'terrorist', or its application. I for one spit on their vile rhetoric. To them I say, you have gone far enough and you shall go no further. You wanted a reaction and now you have one - the line is drawn and your pushing towards the total transformation to a subservient America ends here. Beware your pursuits hence forth and remember this: there are two words which utterly dismiss any useful application of your anti-American socialistic 'terrorist rhetoric'. The two words are 'Ballot Box'. And if you think you may rig the outcome with deceitful tactics like pandering to PAC's, unions, undocumented welfare recipients, and entitlement dependents, or employing black panther guerilla's and SEIU types to terrorize and intimidate voters - here are two more words for your consideration - 'Extreme Prejudice'. These two will be especially useful to the American Patriots and warrior class, like myself, who have sworn a God Loving, Heartfelt oath to honor, defend and protect the US Constitution against foreign, and I emphasize especially, DOMESTIC enemies. You are not the only ones capable of using 'class' tactics. My oath was not an empty utterance of a string of words used merely to gain entrance to the club of public simpletons in office in order to have a job. Those of you, and your subservient constituents, who continue to marginalize and twist the essence of the Founders 'Rule of Law', should seriously contemplate those first two words - Ballot Box - as your future darkens about you. A landslide is what you are provoking and there is a real teeth in those words which obviously escapes your reason, else you would not so frivolously cast such 'vitriolic' aspersions on true American Citizens. Remember, 'that which make you can also break you'. May the Ballot Box prevail on the Founders side of 'Rule of Law' 6 Nov 2012.

I pray we have the momentum. I hope we have the will and the patience. But I wonder. The best motivation I know of for this new revolution, or reformation, is Barack Obama himself. But can we arise in time to roll back his "change", and reverse the disastrous course on which he and the left have set the Nation?

I wonder. I work. I hope. I pray.

The outcome of the "debt limit debates", was a crystal clear indicator to me that we desperately need to get more Tea Party Candidates on the roles for every kind of elected position that exists across

our Nation.

Our Tea Party Congresspeople were unable to bring about the changes needed to save our Country from existential disaster, their numbers were too small; for the small hammer they had to swing, they did acceptably well, but we are still heading in the wrong direction, BIG TIME. And not just where our budget is concerned. RULE OF LAW, a prerequisite for any country that wants to call itself a free democracy, has been missing in the USA for scores of years. We were talking about it in the 60's when we used to say...."Justice...yeah, it means 'Just Us'". Back to the point though, we must get the message across to the masses what it at stake, and that we must get Tea Party candidates on all ballots; it's time to have some non-politicians in Washington DC.

The major obstacle facing us is the education of a sufficient number of the public to enable a successful outcome at the ballot box in November 2012.

Politicians, in their lawyers 'double-speak' have obscured reality. The recent debt debacle is a graphic example. Further, it is evident that those who obstinately hold on to extreme conservative policies without concession may be doing us a disservice by giving the liberal left more 'fodder' to confuse those beholden to our 'nanny' state. The liberal left will continue to use their 'fear tactics'.

Sadly we also have far too many RINOs who seem to fall under some influence of liberal policies and vote accordingly.

One thing we need perhaps more than anything else is 'term limits'. That alone would do more to return integrity to the House and the Senate. Otherwise we are doomed to further contend with those like Pelosi, Frank, Reid, Schumer, etc. for years to come.

We need candidates who can speak to the issues plainly, with honesty and effectively. In the meantime, we of the Tea Party and conservative thinking must be resolute in our efforts. Hopefully we can succeed. Failing that, we may need to address the issues in another manner.

Mark,

As I see the commies act as though they are immune to any election problems I wonder if they know the electronic ballot machines are pre programmed to show the commies by a 51-49 margin. The House listened to a programmer describe how he preprogrammed the Flordia vote to show a 50.1 margin for the commies. When the machines were tallied the program disappeared. I have written to Gov. Corbet in PA. about this but he has refused to answer. I think we should demand paper ballots and purple thumbs. I feel the non commies would get a fair shake at the actual votes.

The rage here in PA. is beyond measure. All it will take is a small skermish with the Home Land Security foreign troops and things will start popping. Hope not but many are prepared for battle.

And, by the way, why are WE paying for his freaking bus tour to campaign? He may call it something else, but it's campaigning, and I think he should pay for it out of his funds, not ours!!

Same goes for his family's travels - past presidents had to pay for theirs, why isn't it still that way today? I'm getting upset, so I better stop. for now.

Want to rescur our cherished Constitution and live free? Then vote CONSERVATIVE in November 2012 !!!

I hope and pray for a revolution at the ballot box. I for one was convinced by the political class not to participate in the last ballot box revolution. At the last minute I voted for Bush instead of Perot. I will never cast another compromise vote again. Only candidates that practice tea party principles.

Terry Dillard is exactly correct.

Our biggest problem is the courts

They are hopelessly corrupt at all levels.

Just look at the penumbras and emanations of insanity from four of the Supremes.

(the Supreme Court, that's the one with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream...)

Yes, let's start dumping the tea into the harbor all over again. Get the government out of the schools, and out of our pockets. And let's be sure to check the eligibility of every one who runs for office after this.

Sadly we are reaching the point that we may not be able to save our liberty unless we answer the call to join the battle for our country the shots have been fired and the mission is great, our forefathers set the example and we must follow their vision for this land and press tirelessly to preserve all those things which we hold so dear. do not waver do not fear press on for the cost is too great if we do not strive to keep what we have paid for with our blood tears and sweat. the fire of libery burns hot and pure do not fail. the second american revolution is calling. Prss On!

The founding fathers demanded that the nation maintain only a small army and navy expressly to prevent the situation that we have now where our country dabbles in foreign adventures and where the armed forces could be used to quell civil unrest. The armed forces + the FBI + the ATF + the Secret Service + the Federal Police + Homeland security and on and on makes armed revolution pointless and that's good thing. ANyone who has ever studied the Civil War knows the terrible costs involved when brother fights brother. Recall elections, lawsuits against politicians for breach of promise, impeachment of liberal judges, defunding of colleges which preach anti-americanism; these are the tools to win back what the founders sacrificed so much to leave us.

I COULD WALK DOWN ANY STREET IN PHILADELPHJA,PA WHEN I WAS A KID OF TEN ,TWELVE OR EVEN SIXTEEN. I HAD NO FEAR , THOSE WERE MY STREETS AND I BIKED ON THEM ,RAN ON THEM AND RODE THE TROLLEY CARS WITHOUT FEAR. WHEN I RETURNED FROM WWII THAT WAS GONE !!!...

...NOW THAT "LIBERTY" IS NO MORE, NOT ONLY IN "PHILLY", BUT THRUOUT THE USA....THAT LOSE OF THOSE RIGHTS AND PRIVELEGES IS NOW ASSUMED TO BE 'OK'...

....WELL, IT ISN'T AND NEVER WILL BE ...

I AM AN AMERICAN IN THE USA ,BUT DO NOT FEEL MY GOVERNMENTS CAN PROTECT ME OR MINE...

THAT'S ENOUGH REASON NOT TO PROTECT THIS GOVERNMENT...

WE ARE THE GOVERNMENT AND SHOULD TAKE BACK WHAT BELONGS TO US ALL.......

I think that the time to water a certain tree has long since passed. This leads me to ask three questions.

1. When do WE THE PEOPLE take our country back.

2. Can WE THE PEOPLE trake our country back?

3. Do most WE THE PEOPLE even give a damn?

I, for one give a damn.

Paul B.

I dont see enough people that have the will to stand up. Most of them just dont care about this great country. I pray that I am wrong.

With all the present steps to try to entangle this great nation in a one world government, We must be ever vigilant and ready to take appropriate action. Hopefully this will entail elections and peaceful assembly. But we must be prepared. In God's good grace we will win.

I receive numerous forwarded emails and well meaning comments from friends and relatives regarding our current state of affairs; that said, allow me to wrap up my personal response to two major popular avenues that seem to continually crop up.

ONE – A Constitutional Convention.

More now than ever it should be clear to everyone how dangerous it is to call for a Constitutional Convention. The old, evil, crusty, and tattered document, as it might be portrayed by those who aim to slay it, is what it is because it has been able to survive the numerous unceasing and unrelenting attacks by the masters of psychobabble for the past over two hundred years. They have done all in their power to undermine this great product of our Founders, and in 75 years have managed to do some damage. It is tempting to say we should call for a Constitutional Convention to right those wrongs; but that’s just the point – that’s the only way to rewrite The Constitution; and those most eager to do what they haven’t been able to completely accomplish in 75 years are chomping at the bit for the opportunity. They know and understand this, and so too must everyone else!

Wake up America; this is precisely the way we got into this situation. Do not become dupes for the fifth column; recognize what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen if this path is taken. Education is more important now than ever, and we clearly see who is controlling that. The way to “fix it!” is education and understanding at all levels of our society. It is time to get back to the Constitutional process with eyes wide open and address the wrongs – not call for a Constitutional Convention.

TWO – A Second Revolution.

We are at a tipping point in this country where those who have not been able to cause ONE above, have slowly and steadily, like the water torture of yore, created a condition where we have nearly half of the country living off the teat of the government. This includes you and me, for nearly everyone partakes of some of the myriad of benefits in some way, making us all coconspirators. We do this in every election cycle and the proof is in the pudding; “all those other rotten politicians are bad, but my representative is good – so I’ll help reelect him again and again because he takes care of me”. We all benefit from this in a localized manner, and, spread across the country it has a devastating effect both in the quality of our representatives, for they are all prostitutes of this behavior, and worse, to the quest for dollars to reelect them; and, it fosters a fragmentation in a cohesive understanding of the ramifications of this conduct for the country. We are all guilty of drinking the Kool-Aid!

More to the issue, this tipping point has brought us to a precipice of financial ruin; what better way to assume martial law, for the good of the people, until the crisis is over? But, ask those who lived under Stalin and his ilk, how long was it exactly until the crisis was over??? Also, our good and faithful domestic law enforcement friends and neighbors have been fed a continuous dose of the Kool-Aid partially disguised as an anti-terrorism defense; and second, with “give ‘em a deal they can’t refuse” retirement plans. I’m not suggesting that terrorism is not a threat, only that there are two agendas not visible except to the fifth column; and, unfortunately, when the switch is pulled – whose side will they be on. The Federal government has no problem fortifying local law enforcement with the latest toys and gadgets up to and including tanks – yes tanks!

In the late 1700’s the situation was clearly different; the colonies were under the thumb of an occupying force and the general populace faced blatant inequities from an outside source. Now, we are under blatant inequities brought upon and reveled in by ourselves – remember the Kool-Aid. The enemy is upon us – and we are it! How to fight this enemy? – commit suicide? The enemy is a virus, and it is in each one of us; medical science has yet to find a way to kill a virus without also killing the host, and we are confronted with the same conundrum.

So let’s take revolution off the table for today we don’t face the same conditions as we did in the American Revolution, nor in the Civil War; any conflict today would result in a wasteland more akin to the “Road Warrior” saga.

Allow me to reiterate - The way to “fix it!” is education and understanding at all levels of our society. It is time to get back to the Constitutional process with eyes wide open and address the wrongs. We MUST do this in the next election in 2012 and only through persistent education of what is really going on can we succeed. Let us recognize our elected politicians for what they truly are; and recognize that each and every one of us elected to those offices would drink bigger doses of the same Kool-Aid. I am inclined to like what Warren Buffett recently said in a recent interview – ““I could end the deficit in 5 minutes. You just pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more than 3% of GDP all sitting members of congress are ineligible for reelection.” This is a wise observation we all know is true!

There is nothing wrong with the US Constitution! – what is wrong, is what The Founders knew was wrong; by drinking the Kool-Aid we are all sinking to the lowest common denominator and until we address that problem we are facing Idiocracy.

When our government began many years ago, we were an excited, barn-storming bunch. Our Constitution was new, and we made lots of mistakes. But through sheer dedication and common sense, we grew as a nation.

This gave us another commodity called experience, and someone said, “Let’s write our experience down, so we don’t make so many mistakes.” So we wrote reports to each other. This took time from our servant work, but dedication and common sense pulled us through to more good services.

It also gave us more experience, and someone said, “Let’s codify our experience into formal manuals, procedures and regulations so we don’t make any mistakes.” So we did.

By then, demand for our services had put us on a grueling commitment schedule, and reading the procedures (let alone trying to understand them) took so much time from the service work that something had to go.

The thing that went was common sense. With rules and regulations to guide every step, who needed it. But when common sense went, so did the dedication. This precipitated even more regulations, and all thoughts of imagination, technical excellence, personal contribution were buried in a bitter, deadly serious game of “Follow the Regulations.”

As the regulations burgeoned, they became even harder to follow; and by this past July so many signatures, check lists, and approval forms were required even to take out a library book that the economy ground to a halt. No business could move without violating some regulation.

Then one morning we came to work and found our entire government had collapsed into the mountain of soil enrichment compound that you see here. Most of the government workers went into shock, but as a chemist and former farm boy, I’m used to the fragrance, so I’ve stayed on to make do with what’s left!

In my humble opinion, we are asking the wrong question here.

Our Founders understood God created Man who created the Constitution which enables the authority and powers of State and Federal governments to govern us, bound by the chains of the Constitution. It was to be The People who retained all the rights.

We have this heirarchy backwards today with State and Federal governments supreme and giving orders to the people, the Constitution has become a "living document" that is whatever some bureaucrat or judge says it is, and God is dropped from the equation.

It is demonstrable that the Federal and many if not all of the State and local governments are in fact already in rebellion against the Constitution and the people.

It is government in the form of the elected, appointed and bureaucrats that are and have been in rebellion and comprise a de facto ruling class beginning almost 100 years ago with the Federal Reserve, Income Tax and popular election of Senators.

If we are to be free men once again, and pass that freedom to our children, the real question we must now ask ourselves is...Has the time come when the people are justified to act in self defense against a rebellious government, and what form that defense should take?

I pray we can restore Constitutional government within the system, but we may be denied that option as those who would enslave us accelerate their plans.

Unfortunately, both political parties are composed largely of members of this "would be ruling class". I personally see little hope for a revolution at the ballot box; and to expect the coming of a saviour to set things right is foolish, unless the TEA Party can capture The House, Senate and The Whie House. Even then, what are the chances they will squander the opportunity just as the REpublicans did last time?

Americans are complacent and content with handouts; one half voting for a living while the other half is working for a living. The productive half are taxed at the point of a gun so elected officials can purchase a permanent constituency with our tax dollars. Don't think so? Try not paying "your" taxes.

It's long past time our elected officials need to be warned and reminded that the "spirit of rebellion" still lives among the people. An armed restoration of the Constitution may soon be our only choice. It's reasonable to expect it.

Yes, it is time for the revolution. First, at the ballot box, next in the courts, then civil disobedience, the streets and then......

The divide in our political system has reached the point that there is no room for compromise with the left, so we have to be absolutely sure we send people to Washington that have the guts to stand up for our Constitution.

I think to that a judge that makes a ruling that is contrary to the original Constitution, should should be removed for 'just cause' and we need a strong willed congress to do that.

Re: Sheena,

"Many want to form a "We The People" case against the Government of the United States to force all current and past regulations and bills to show their authority in the Constitution,..."

I like your idea; how about a massive class action, for the people, by the people, against the federal government?

Problem is, no lawyer, lawyers, or law firm would take it on, pro bono. There would be no money in it for them. After all, lawyers are all in it for the money, as the rest of America is. I don't believe there are even a handful or lawyers in this country who are Partriots.

Any lawyers or law firms who are patriots reading this? Likely and sadly, we would never get any response.

But, I do like your thoughts Sheena!

As Patrick Henry left the echo of "give me liberty or give death"

So to do I shout his famous words. For surely I did not sacrifice 4 yrs of my life for this outcome. I would rather fight the tyrants and sacrifice my life so our children will not have. If we wait any longer there will be nothing left to fight for. Just remember one thing this country got started on a 3% tax and now we are taxed at 50-75% what kind of freedom and liberty is this. Semper fidelis.

Once a government supports or partially supports enough of a countries "Voters" it ceases to be a democracy and no longer follows the Constitution.

Here is the United States of America we have only two options to exercise which allow us to remain a democracy. Vote or Revolt.

Since it seems unlikely that we can dump ALL the socialists like Reid, Pelosi, etc. at the ballot box, then it seems the only course is to start over again.

I think the Constitution itself is a fantastic framework, and if strictly followed, would provide for a prosperous, free country.

Just out of curiosity, if we dump the current government, does it erase the massive debt because that organization is no longer in existence?

here's the thing. While our elected employees and the MSM are certainly well flawed. The true problem with our once great nation lies in we the people. We the people have forgotten the ideals and traditions of the founding generation – self-reliance, self-government, frugality, and public virtue, to name but a few.

Our best hope at stopping this" ship" from sinking, lies in awakening the sleeping American with in our fellow citizens. Getting them off the couch and involved in the system of government purchased in our stead, at a cost of blood and sacrifice beyond our spoiled imaginations, by thems who came before.

Politics is like the weather – one day chicken, next-day feather. What we need is climate change! We need to make our fellow Americans aware of just how precious liberty is, and how close we are to losing it. If the American people do not get involved right now, and in great numbers, our children will surely pay a high price for our sin of apathy. And as sins go, I can think of none greater than the enslavement of our posterity

Make no mistake fellow patriots. Changing out our current CNC, for another who fails to respect the Constitution, will simply afford us a slightly different route to servitude. The good news is that, as Sam Adams counseled us, we do not need a majority to prevail, but an irate minority keen on setting the brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.

It is every freeman's duty to defend liberty, and the best way to do so, the most effective way, is in the manner intended by the Founders– in the churches, in the meeting halls, and at the voting booth.

As all societies, we have three choices. Number one, continue to submit to the loss of our liberty – that is our current course and it is obvious to see the failings therein.

Number two, fight. I seriously doubt that most people can imagine the horror inherent in this course of action. In 1775, they had the support of many. Today, we can expect very little support among the people, for they have become sheep. Let it go – it is unthinkable and unwinnable.

Number three, to operate within the system of government handed down to us to make changes as the founders intended. This, is our only viable option for liberty.

I am a volunteer instructor for Project Appleseeds. I spend my weekends teaching rifle marksmanship and the true events of April 19, 1775. It stands as the best use of my time to date. Liberty is not a spectator sport. Find a way to make her feel welcome. Turn off the TV and get off the couch.

God bless America.

Act now and vote November 6, 2012. Be prepared to act thereafter. We must recover our liberty through the rule of law if possible. I'm in for the ballot box or the bullet box as I'm a confirmed Patriot "terrorist" too.

Re: Skyskier: Thanks. I do find it interesting If you have any more information, send it my way. I will read it.

I knew this, "We are terrorist," thing would be a rallying cry. Is this the rallying cry? After all it is a FOX News rallying cry but McConnell comments isn't.

"I think some of our members may have thought the default issue was a hostage you might take a chance at shooting. Most of us didn’t think that. What we did learn is this — it’s a hostage that’s worth ransoming." Sen McConnell R. Ky. Terrorists or admitted hostage takers. See: Washington Post or Google McConnell+hostage taker.

You have the power to vote but right now, at 14%, I would retool my message.

Civil disobedience, if you want to do what is considered and you will be linked to, (Strike), go for it. Personally, I would say go for it.

I will say this, a president that is beatable will win unless something is done. I will also say the Tea Party eat there own, take on the GOP, run some strange candidates. This is there Achilles heal.

Civil disobedience takes me back to the WAR protests of the 60's,Kent State. Maybe this is what you need.

The question I'm going to ask the editor is, when does civil disobedience turn into terrorism? I made a issue of Rep King, NY, he backed the NRA. I have no love for him for he backed a terrorist organization who he believed was freedom fighters and I almost became collateral damage from a bombing. So where do we draw the line? Define civil disobedience or freedom fighters. Before you decided, the F.B.I has a program where they set up there own spy network in towns and cities by using local businessmen. If they don't like you, tell the feds and poof. Does this make us safer or does this lock us down and mark us. this came in under Bush and Oboma expanded it's powers.

Remember, thanks to the Patriot Act, your phones track you, your emails are not secure as is this sight, though I can't prove it. The point I'm making is why stop with only phones? We have no knock warrants, warrentless searches...Where does the madness end?

Detonic has the correct ideology.

We are heading into a depression and they'll be looking for someone to blame. This time it won't be the Jews, the Germans, the Japanese.

I'm a retired, now disabled Law enf. Sgt. for the State of Fl. A total patriot. It's way past time for rerevolution. The lefty, coackroaches are all over, and your now going to herd them, they have to be eliminated, and there is only one way, and thats to physically defeat them. I was a long tome member of NRA, and a Member of Oathkeepers, both leaders (La pireeier, and Rhodes) of those orgs. are scamers, they take your money and the extent of there defence of Constitution is e few court deals, and a lot of bitching, thats it we are losing our live to the D.C. roaches.If you lose you guns your done. We MUST, change the names, and dates on the Constitution, and do it again, i'm ready are you. Please hurry, I dont have long to live, or help out. Roger Hynes

It is time to quit voting for the Republican or Democratic party. It is really the same thing. From election to election it ends up the same. We all change to vote for a different party such as the Constitution Party to show our disgust with the way government is run. Do not worry if your vote counts or not, it doesn't matter anyway. So I say change to a different party that supports the Constitution!!

The resistance has begun. Hasn't come to blows yet, but likely will soon. The more personal the oppression, the more vigorous the resistance.

upon reading the life of george washington, i was impressed w/ the debates offered by members of congress. i now understand that there will always be 2 sides offered by our representatives. as marco rubio explains, we cannot decide the morality of the 2 sides, but we as a nation must decide BETWEEN the 2 options. either we will be a nation living w/n it's means and each responsible for our actions (a republic), or we are doomed to be a nanny state always looking for what the government can or must do for us.

barack obama has spent billions as he has seen fit, and now says we must "share and sacrifice" because he spent it wrong. we didn't agree w/ his idea of how to get america back on track, and now that he has failed, let us take our government back and do it the right way.

The Patriot Declaration says it all. No more handouts. No more stupidity. No more kicking God out of everything. If you don't work, you don't eat. Everyone should do their fair share. Let's go back to basics. Let's get back to what the founding fathers intended...a very limited Federal government. It's time to take the country back!!!

An old SGT

Even the question is frightening to me.

Lets not get out of control here.

There are finally enough Americans paying attention that the change will happen when the libs realize they are losing.

The union power is slipping in state after state and we have all seen the effort they have made to disrupt elections.

Keep the faith and cease the "revolution" rhetoric.

Please!

We may have the momentum but is there enough of us left to vote to retake the country and restore the Constitution lawfully .We just may have to take the other route ,I hope not but I'm keeping the powder dry .

“with the consent of the governed” There’s the key. No wonder “they” continue to wrongly label it a “democracy’ with its majority rule instead of the republic as it was designed. As long as “they” apparently outnumber “us” at the ballot box, the fact that we don’t consent to being governed in an unconstitutional way has yet to be effective. But, then that’s the point of Mark’s essay. “There may come a time to fight, and our Founders wisely extended to us the means for rebellion.” And there’s the reason they want to disarm us.

Have you seen the 12 count charges and Petition for Redress of Grievances against Barry Soetoro, aka "Obama" , for his treason, forgery, accessory to forgery and murder, perjury oath-breaking, etc?

( I'll send you one so you can post it)

Passive action would be declaring this government as having been captured by pirates. As with the US Marines on the shores of Tripoli, if you cannot recover the captured USS Philadelphia, you burn and sink it, blocking the harbor entrance.

Or, actively, the traitors get arrested and tried.

Our Oath of Office is NOT to the government, but to the Constitution. When the "government" becomes so un-lawful and so anti-Constitutional that it becomes the enemy of the people, then it's a situation in which those operating under sworn oath of office must arrest those running the government, subject them to indictment and trials, and install better office holders as the Constitution provides, peacefully. No unlawful orders can or should be obeyed! If the Constitution fails to authorize it, or if it is opposed to the Constitution, then it's NOT law at all!

Barry threatened to not pay the troops, threatened to not mail SS checks to seniors, and authorized $10 million of stimulus money for the DOJ/BATFE Projects "Gunrunner" and "Fast & Furious". Now 2 Border Patrol Agents have been murdered by automatic assault rifle traced to those projects, and Obama and Holder are accessories to those two murders! And they tried to lie about their knowledge of and participation in, "Project Fast and Furious".

He's declared war against the troops ( and what about Lt. Col. Terry Lakin USA MC?), seniors, and agents of the Border Patrol. Also, by sueing Arizona, Obama & Holder have begun waging war against the People of Arizona. ( illegal aliens have more rights than Arizonans? ) And they heartlessly expended more than 120 Cruise Missiles and a $ Billion bucks over Libya, helping kill 10 to 15,000 Libyans and forcing American tax payers to pay for all that, without even consulting Congress! That's a war against all American taxpayers!

What if millions of angry Americans started to make and file their own Petition for Redress of Grievances? Until these imposters running the unConstitutional government were tossed into jails and headed to trials? What if police powers and force were used to do this? What if it were done to music, the way "The Singing Revolution" swept Estonia in 1989, making the occupying force of Russians go home?

There's no reason to use violence. The gummitup cannot unlawfully make us all buy, submit, obey, or pay for any of their un-Constitutional and unAmerican Marxist garbage, even if they call it "law"!

When each "law" is exposed as un-Constitutional and/or without lawful authority then the jig is up for the Marxists and Muslims who practice Tak'iyya, dissembling instead of telling the truth, to benefit their sneaky agendas.

The left, personified by the Unions, routinely practice 'civil disbedience' as shown in Wisconsin, leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and as far as I know, the unions are not being held responsible for it.

I say we, as the majority, should have the same rights as these people to ignore civility and the rule of law and just tear the place up to get what we want. It works for some 2 year olds.

Where to begin? This article touches on the frustration that myself and most (>99%) of the fellow veterans and patriots with whom I'm acquainted have experienced since the Slick Willy era. Many of my students at Nuclear Power Training Unit in Charleston would come in with these idealistic thoughts and dreams, but would leave with 'eyes wide open' when it seemed every year our pay and conditions would be adversely affected. Our 'friend' Pat Schroeder tried to make boomers a one-crew submarine and keep the same op-tempo, Slick's drawdown-at-any-cost where the best E6's and above retired after 15 years, and the list goes on. I won't even talk about the 'satellite technology' that idiot gave the Chinese. He should be in jail for that alone.

I didn't think it could get any worse. How wrong I was. I get depressed watching any news program or especially listening to an talk radio program. I want to stay informed, but it's so hard listening to how far over the edge we're hanging.

I have to say I've been preparing to survive as best as I can for the past few years. Our society is so precariously balanced on the edge of a sword. And I'm not even talking completely about the political climate. As has been mentioned on here and many books/articles lately, an EMP would send us back to the stone ages. Recently, NASA published a story about solar flare activity that could be as high as any in hundreds of years. These can have the same effects on electronics as an EMP. Couple a solar storm or EMP attack from someone with our current political bent and our government will need no further ammo to seize control 'for our own good'. Or just sign a treaty with the UN to take our firearms away (closer to reality than many could believe).

My wife thought I was a little crazy, but I explained this all to here the other night. She now understands my fears and doesn't think I'm such a conspiracy freak. Now I wish I'd done a cross tour with the Army or Marines (or hung out with a few SEALs) to learn more about wilderness survival.

My question to all Patriots is, "when will we have had too much?" I personally don't see a clear path back to even stability, let alone the thriving 'Shining City on a Hill'.

Dave B,

MM1/SS, Former 'Nuke'

After 46 years of service I now find that every day of waiting is a day too long, and the way back to justice that much further away.

We are far from peaceful restoration as it will only continue to be construed as weakness and for the lawless and power puppets an invitation to take even more. We are already in the passing lane of abuse of power.

If anyone has a question here's my email address, and I will email you a disturbing pic of an enent in Phoenix. rgrhynes@yahoo.com

The momentum is starting, but is fragmented. When groups of like minded patriots begin to band together in agreement for a central goal, then the revolution to restore freedom will begin.

There were less than ten percent of the colonist that wanted freedom from England. We have fifty percent that are slaves to government. It will not be an easy victory, but victory it must be.

Do not rush to the bullet box. We have seen what is just starting at the ballot box.

If the ballot box does not stem the Red Tide, then I say it's time to "lock and load."

Keith Allison

If we do not win back the Senate and the Presidency in 2012 then I am all for another revolution. At present there are too many RINOs still in positions of power in House and Senate. Get rid of them and elect some sensible Tea Party members.

In my opinion, the restoration of our Republic started in November of 2010. Clear evidence of this is the recent debate about raising the debt ceiling by the largest amount ever. As the left said many times, the debt ceiling has been raised 74 times in the past with no discussion and no strings. The left touted this as evidence of various horrible things from racism to terrorism. I saw it as evidence of change for the better, the beginnings of the restoration of our Republic.

As for the Tea Party movement being called terrorists, I am reminded of the school yard bully who has just been soundly defeated. It is so typical of the far left to resort to name-calling when they have lost a vote.

Several years ago, when "peanutman" Carter was running for president, myself being in the military, I was telling anyone who would listen that Carter was guaranteeing a bicycle in every military man's garage. We almost made it to that level. No promotions, no increase in pay, and no person being paid could collect any welfare. In fact, I looked forward to that VietNam assignment so that I could collect combat pay and flight pay (an additional $120 per month).

Looking at history, Wilson, Roosevelt, Kennedy,and Johnson all contributed greatly to the current situation. By using taxes to create the welfare state, removing the gold standard, removing the silver standard, and the "Great (Givaway) Society", as well as using SS funds to defray the cost of VietNam.

Consider all of this, and NOTHING compares to what this socialist (muslim, or whatever he is) in the White House is doing. Backed by George Soros and others bent on destroying the Constitution, our "leader" MUST be cast out.

I only pray that the ballot box will defeat the Socialist (read Democratic) Party soon, and that we can begin to heal before armed revolution becomes a reality.

I honestly don't know if we have the momentum, i would like to think we do. i am a 70 year old retired woman, and if i need to take to the streets in protest, well, count me in!!! i'm sick to death of this administration, and obama. i'm ready to march!!! and fight if need be.

American Revolution against our domestic enemy? Yes, but peaceful for a time. Ballot box before bullet box. In this new age of electronic communication (unless usurped and controlled by the central government without our knowledge), the power of the individual citizen to share thoughts and ideas is growing exponentially. I believe self educated citizens (about the socialist actions forced down our throats daily by our Fed Gov)should be comparing and sharing their concerns with their neighbors, friends, associates; then, routinely communicating those concerns to their elected representatives clearly and without regard to "political correctness". We all must prepare for the next election cycle this November to replace all representatives who are representing themselves and not our nations best interests. If this action fails to set our country on a U.S. Constitutionally guided path, then the Presidential election will be the next proving ground to replace Democratic socialism government with it's Czars and far reaching Executive Orders. Patriot Post should compile a list of Obama Administration actions (Executive Orders, implementing regulations, and new agencies which are focused on usurping the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness of "We The People"). Amendments to our constitution should be enacted to limit the power of the President through Executive Order and reduce the terms of office and the time devoted to lawmaking in Washington. Peronal and Government Debt is an insidious form of Economic Slavery and we are all being sucked in without any recourse. As a parent sometimes says to a child: "Don't Make Me Come Over There".

Step 1 would be to alter it in November 2012. Unfortunately, when 47% of Americans pay no taxes there is a large segment of the population that has no vested interest in change, even if it is for the better. Just think- 80 million government checks issued every month. Too many Americans have tasted the liberal Koolaid and are asking "what your country can do for you". THAT is what the Dems and their RINO friends are counting on.

If Step 1 fails then abolish would be Step 2. I pray Step 2 would not be necessary.

We began our journey as a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC!!!

Liberal usurpers have led us far astray. It is time to restore our Nation to the path of freedom !!

Our best hope lies in devastating the liberal establishment in November 2012. DO IT !!!

In private enterprise the owner of the business or his manager has the right, in the past, to exclude one who does not carry out the owner's desire to execute his business properly. Thus the person is relieved of his job. Since those in Government including our President, have been hired by the people they are to execute their duties as our Constitution and as we the people have given them the job of doing. Thus we feel it's time that we the people rebel against their running roughshod over our individual liberties and those outlined in our Constitution.

I belileve Obama will win again in 2012 because he has the Communist Party behind him, and a lot of money. When do we have the right for a revolution? When our freedom is in jeopardy, and it is NOW. Do we have the backbone to do something about it? If we don't act now, we may never have another chance.

I'm afraid we are outnumbered by the un-educated underclass that has been spawned by our GOVERNMENT's EDUCATION SYSTEM with its SOCIALIST/COMMUNIST TEACHERS. That along with the dependent WELFARE class we will have a hard battle if there is one. My fear is that this slime-ball will declare a state of emergency and cancel all elections. Most likely emergencies caused by him and is ilk!

Civil disobedience is the duty of the patriot when the Constitution is being threatened and it is being threatened now, so much so that I am developing feelings of wanting to be separated from the liberal, progressive left and I really don't care how it takes place.

People need to understand the meaning of "freedom".

For the past 60 years our government schools have not given students an understanding of how and why this nation was founded. Publications like yours;

magazines like National Review, Newsmax, etc.;talk radio and Fox News do a wonderful job. Unfortunately, a large sement of the population brand us as right wing extremists and purposely avoid educating themselves. The last, and probably the largest segment, is those on the government dole.

The problem is huge, and if Obama gets four more

years, we are on our way to emulating Greece, France, Egypt, etc., and George Soros will have achieved his objective.

Yes, it is time. The influence of the liberal and progressive left has gone too far, we are slowly losing our rights and lawlessness is becoming a tool for which to buy the votes of the ignorant and the inattentive. I only pray it has not gone on so far that violence is the only answer.

From what I am observing, Americans have become too complacent in their comfort zones to stand up for our freedom. What I have seen over my 70 years, sickens me. I gave up 8 years of my life in defense of this freedom and will do whatever I can to preserve it. However, I also see that if there really is an election in 2012, and the demos loose power, there will be a crisis created to enable Obama to declare martial law, and he will take over as dictator. Should that occur, my powder is dry. Come soon Lord Jesus!

Maybe we have the momentum to win at the election box in 2012 but we don't have the momentum to defeat the left media and their ultra rich supporters such as George Soros. Something has to be done about the media, ACLU, Soros, and our judicial system. We can pass conservative laws but the ACLU will have them declared unconstitutional. We can't throw out the judges that support the laws of their living constitution.

The media will hound and spread lies on any conservative that we deem fit to hold office. There is too much liberal structure in place and it will defeat any good that might come from any elected conservatives that might gain office in 2012. Some conservatives say states need to concede from the union but I don't agree with that approach. This country was founded based on Christian beliefs and conservative ideals. We should not have to walk away, let the liberal states leave and form their own country, the United States of America belongs to a free people that do not believe that fear of the federal government is a way to live and raise our children. If we have to fight for that freedom again, we will. I'm getting up there in age but I've already re-confirmed the oath I took in 1972 to defend this country against all enemies.

There are too many conservative Americans that don't have a clue as to what Obama and his administration are doing to this country. They need to be educated and I'm not sure how you do that any better than what the Patriot Post does but that educational effort has to improve and grow rapidly. Leaders of corporations that are liberal progressives need to be identified to everyone and those companies boycotted, i.e, Progressive Insurance, General Electric, etc.

I'm worried that we will be defeated in the 2012 election by trickery, hacked computers, etc. Democrats are putting the structure in place in all battle ground states to control the election process and results. We have to stop that.

Lastly, if we are defeated in 2012 by computer gimmicks, computer cards,etc., then it's time for civil disobedience against those that create such schemes. 2012 will define our level of change required to return this country to a place to be proud of and a place that's suitable to raise and educate our children. We will need a strong leader and I pray daily for that person to step forward and lead us.

Thank you for this opportunity to express my feelings.

Momentum? Hard to know because the momentum needed will vary with circumstances.

I can't help but wonder what would happen if say two million armed men with rifles and hand gun marched on our nations capital and surrounded the Senate building and demanded changes be made, like Social Security being put back in a secured account and our government people all had to go back on Social Security and Medicare?? They should also have to create an amendment that states: The Senate shall write no bill that pertain to themselves and not the American public and visa versa.

As much as I would hate to see the destruction that would probably go along with such action, I agree it is time for renewal. Even our Republican friends are forgetful of what they are supposed to be doing and like the rest soon imereshed in the mess of "paybacks", which cost us all.

We have drifed to far away from what the constitution set up and stedally getting worse. I for one support a revolution to take back our great country from all the left wing, anti Christ, anti family nuts out there.

Jim

"Absolute power corrupts absolutely". Lord Acton...

Time for a second American Revolution, before its too late.

I am Regent of my local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). We are a non-political, non-sectarian Patriotic organization. Thus, I cannot speak for the organization, but I can speak for myself, as I took an oath when I joined "to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America." At every meeting I chair (and at every DAR meeting everywhere) our members have an opening Ritual, part of which is the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, part the Preamble to the Constitution, and part, The American's Creed: "I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies."

I have numerous fourth great-grandfathers who fought for the freedom of this country during the American Revolutiomn. Not only did these men fight, they also supplied the armies. I am ready to fight myself, to keep this country free and not under a socialist doctrine.

How does this man who calls himself president get away with what he does? It's really time that we americans rise up and get rid of the jokers who run congress including Obama. It doesn't have to be done violently but we have to scare the hell out of them by voting them out of office.It has become obvious that they are really going after the illegals for future votes to continue increasing their socialistic agendas. The longer we wait the sorrier we will be when it all comes crashing down and we have lost our liberties.

A beautifully written, and courageous declaration.

Re: Pete

"...Keep the faith and cease the "revolution" rhetoric."

Pete, I think your missing the point. It is getting past that of rhetoric, since it obviously hasn't or won't work; now is perhaps the need for action. The 2012 elections will be the telling tale.

Watch for "fireworks" if the Socialist Dems take or hold both houses, as well as the white house.

No rhetoric, "keeping the poweder dry" will be a saying in the past.

YES, it is time for another American Revolution, hopefully without shedding blood. In order for our votes to REALLY count in this next election we need to DEACTIVATE THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE, so the real majority of citizens can elect the next president.

First, it's already too late. Do you think the 2012 elections will magically fix everything? It's not the Democrats that are the enemy, it is the politicians.

Secondly, do not dismiss the armed populace of this country as useless. A bunch of colonists with flintlocks took on the most powerful country in the world and started this country. The times have changed - true - but so have the weapons and the people. And lest you think we can't make a difference, look to Afghanistan and Iraq. We are (questionably now) the most powerful armed force in the world, and a rag-tag bunch of camel jockeys with ancient AKs and IEDs is NOT losing the fight with us.

Third, believe me, there IS a plan, and many people out there ready to implement it. There is no fantasy about our troops not shooting us, but there are many troops who will not. There are approx. 30 million guns out here in the hands of ex-military, hunters and expert marksmen. And I can assure you that their targets will not be just the military. The politicians who start this fight will be the first ones targeted, and if I were a betting man, I'd say that most of them are very practiced cowards. They don't want to die for a cause they don't care about - they care more about free health care, free retirement and freedom to breathe. And it is those politicians who tell the military what to do. Getting smarter now?

Is THAT why the Tea party and others won't take my idea seriously? Because I don't "understand" how the election system works?

Yea, I DO...I see it is NOT working right now...and I take to heart that the Founding Fathers said we had the authority to do whatever it takes to save our liberties, even if we had to alter the whole Constitution...which I am NOT suggesting...I am merely saying that we "suspend" elections this time, and place in office people who WILL follow their oaths to the Consitution.

Let them begin to heal the damage, place safeguards in place for legitimate elections, then we will get back to elections again.

During Obama's campaign and election, I felt a faint awareness of impending doom. Over the last two and a half years, that feeling has blossomed into outright rage against what I see happening in and to our country. Thankfully, I'm not alone in this anger and awareness. Collectively, we have awaken as patriots. As a Vietnam veteran, my oath to the Constitution means more to me now than ever before. My hope is that the Heartland will produce millions of citizens that realize what is at stake if we're not vigilant.

I am wondering if it isn't already too late to save this country from Obama declaring himself Dictator for life. He has not done everything by himself; he has had the help of all of the Democrats in Congress. I have seen no effort by these Democrats to stop him. I doubt that even the Military would help us return to the free Republic we have already lost. If the Military were to stand behind Obama, then we would have no chance at all.

I sincerely hope that the thinking public will have the momentum to resolve our socialistic mess at the ballot box; However, there have been imported into this country, by both illegal means and the actions of our elected officials, so many anti American peoples, that resolution through the ballot box may be impossible. That importation was probably designed to fundamentally change our country and perpetuate in power those who have created the problem.

It's not disobedience to preserve our Nations heritage. It would be duty & honor when required.

from our founding there has been debate about how to proceed...but always as a republic. our constitution is purposely weighted toward the individual and the state. to really create change that would bring our nation back to our roots, we must elect representatives who will follow the constitution (tea party), but w/n the guidelines established (debate). if we audit the fed and expose it for what it is, and relax rules for oil/gas drilling, eliminate government departments which are unnecessary, overhaul the tax code, adopt the mack/penny plan, we would send a great message to the world....the usa will take care of ourselves, defend our borders, protect our citizens.

As a "disabled combat Patriot" noted this week: "Please clarify for me when my solemn oath to 'support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign AND [his emphasis] domestic,' kicks in."

As a Civil Servant working for the Department of Defense and I, too, swore a solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution and it's about time we started.

Mount up.

There's Nothing unsound in/with Our 'Government Processes'.Our uniquely written Constitutional Republican government has been slickly skewed,

abused,ignored and maligned ever since we began to "call" it a Democracy. And the now grown-up,

"doper" Pirates from the Sixties' flower children..

TheSo-called,'certificatedly educated' Politicians(spit)should know better.

The Foundation is still,Good*although very strained

at present.

What's needed is honest MEN & Women notprofessional

"politicians"(spit).Dissemblers that have 'hidden contempt for the Citizenry' and visceral envy/ indifference regarding noble Uniformed ServiceMen which they've painstakenly,selected infected at the toady Top.

The selected "Stars"; bought,sold,& paid for.

They're Comfortable,& Damned for ignoring their Oaths to The People;failure to Lead subordinates.

Their Uniforms costumes...

"Corporate executives;Organization men" Not Dedicated,Serving,competant SAILORS and SOLDIERS of yore.

De-Centralized Government is what AMERICA 'should be' all about.Independent sovereign States. Presently, LIBERTY is progressively held hostage.

Americans are apathetic,medicated;fearful, & insidiously androgenous.(spit).

Flouride in the drinking water- docility.

But that's not the worst of it__ Secular Humanism is.The "Enemy" is 'inside the wire'.

Political temporalizing,Ostrichism is rife.

The Second Amendment is a MANDATE;not a Suggestion.

They won't go easy.But by the gracious God,they Shall go.

WE,are a young Country on this Historical globe.

Growing pains. WE'll make it;We're Worth it.

And the World applauds the brave Americans.

Free-wheeling arrogance,brazen Corporate,Imperialism

(use of our Military as 'Enforcers' in ancient Countries) is Not Our Way.Never has been.- or should've anyway.

The sooner,the better. We still have genuine Friends out There that will cheer for us.

There's an old saying:"If you don't take care of your Accounts,Someone Else will Do it for You". Great Russia and China are not idle. They're establishing friends,building infrastructures.

And -- biding their Time.

Yes, but do enough people have the will to do whatever it takes - and when? - to restore the great Republic our Founding Fathers bequeathed us after the generations of being dumbed down in our public schools? Even for those who do, check this out:

http://gunowners.org/can-our-gun-rights-survive-boehner-and-reids-new-super-congress.htm

The new "Super Congress" is, in my opinion, illegal and assuming powers not given by bonafide American citizens!

Absolutely, it is time for the Second American Revolution! Later in that same paragraph of the Declaration, Jefferson wrote, "...Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their right, it is their DUTY (emphasis mine), to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

Indeed, the time has come when we Patriots can no longer shirk our duty, but must "throw off such Government" as Mr. Jefferson admonished us to do and restore Essential Liberty to our once great Republic. Armed insurrection is certainly not my first choice, however, unlike liberals, I have guns and know well how to use them - accurately! So, as Patrick Henry said, "If there be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. The war is inevitable; and let it come! I repeat, Sir, let it come!"

We are in dire need of a second American Revolution, this time to restore the proper Rule of Law by the Constitution. My hope is for multitudes of Patriots to show up to the next election and bring about this Revolution, but I fear not enough citizens care enough, and that too many are in some form on the payroll of the socialist govt we have. If we cannot reverse the momentum of this country from the downward spiral we're currently in with the next election, then it will be time to refresh the Tree of Liberty with the blood of tyrants, and sadly, that of Patriots, too.

STOP with the crossed rifles and the "defend" BS. The way we, in the

U.S.A. , change things is with a vote. Believe me, all we need is some whack job out there to take a pass at the Bammer and you won't have any rights. Period!

Yes, it is time to rise up and put forth the largest effort of this country's history, to get out and vote for all of the upcoming elections. If we do not put a stop to the current ways of government, nationally, as well as in each state, all that our forefathers lived AND died for will be erased, the country that we used to know and love will no longer exsist.

I fear it is to late for the ballot box. I have said for some time that if Pres. Obama is allowed to finish his first term we will become a dictatorship. Why? Because I believe that, through controlling the ballot box, he will keep his position indefinitely. He will do this through all possible means but the biggest one will be/is the SEIU/ACORN, et al who will be the actual control. Already, my 'republican' county has given the control of the electronic voting machines to the SEIU (A maintenance and programming arrangement.) If he gets re-elected it think it is inevitable.

Just for the record, there is another [Fed Up] using the same name. I would like to think I had it before he or she, but I didn't write this. Although I like the thought.

"It is time to hit them where it hurts ;ie, a nationwide tax revolt. If they don't get our money,

they wither and die. Yes, the IRS is the Gestopo and

operates outside of the Law but, some sacrifices are

always needed to push the cause for liberty, which

is under assult by the thugs and Rinos in office !"

I suppose I must again change my blog name. :(

See article at this URL

08/03/11 * "YES!! THIS SENIOR CITIZEN NAILED IT"

The "grey panthers" are fed up with the socialist/communist programs and wasted money promoted by Wash. D.C.

I thought perhaps the revolution had begun after the Nov. 2010 elections. But, now that I know 58 of the so called Tea Party freshman in Congress folded and voted with the establishment Pubs I am not so sure. In case it comes to a bullet box revolution as opposed to a ballot box revolution, where does one suppose the men and women in the military would stand. With us or against us.

From Colorado, near Galts Gulch.

Yes, I do think we have the momentum, and I don't think the Tea Party folks are the type to give up easily and go home. My biggest concern is the large number of uninformed citizens who aren't willing to forego any government pay-out, be it Social Security, Medicare, welfare etc. But I thank God for the dedicated legislators standing firm against great odds. May their number greatly increase! And thanks to FOX News, Patriot Post and other websites for giving us the truth.

Our system of government isn't broken. Our founding documents are rock steady and require ZERO alterations from their original form. However, the abuse of power and total disregard for the value and meaning of our founding documents and the peoples' will by our elected politicians is the core of the problem in D.C.

It’s my hope that a rebellion is commenced soon. Preferably at the ballot box in November of 2012.

Having said that additional steps may be required. The main danger in that is there is no organization, to my knowledge, that would provide for the necessary planning and executing any reasonable strategy. Scattered splinter groups operating independently are nothing short of laughable. If such an organization were to exist it’s existence would most likely be all the action necessary for the wake the Beltway twits up. A secondary danger is as long as the current administration exists there is a high degree of probability anyone attempting to organize would end up in the slammer.

only 38 of the 50 needed to change the constitution. Its time to make the pollies live we have to. Buy our own insurance, pay for our own vacations(242,000 for a trip to Spain Crap) limit terms and even though it should consider an honor to lay a wreath at the unknown soldier, the president felt he needed to be in Ill. on Memorial day, not DC so the VP laid the wreath. That should be viewed a slap in the face to EVERY American. It's not like he has to make flight reservation.

Let all who love their freedom and want to protect it, pull our collective heads out of our asses and D.R.I.P. DON'T RE-ELECT INCUMBENT POLICTIANSS!!!!!!!

Perhaps Claire has the answer: “America is at that awkward stage, where it's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.” Claire Wolfe

It is with a very heavy heart that I read thoughts of Rebellion. With a heaver heart I would once again pick up a side arm and willingly take up arms against a fellow American. Why would I do this? To protect our way of life. As many of you know we now have enemies with-in the sacred halls of our Great Nation. Granted there are some with-in those halls that want to protect our Great Nation, However, I feel they do not have the intestinal fortitude to stand up to Obama and his ilk. Should this next election fail to remove the imposter from Kenya then we as Americans must do our duty.

People, it is time that we stand as one and demand that our elected officials do as we intended they do as OUR REPRESENTIVES!!!If they ( Reps. and Senators) refuse to listen then they MUST BE RELIEVED OF THEIR POSTION!!!!!

I once to an oath to Protect our Great Nation as have many of you. Once again I would be willing to fight to the death to protect our nation, are you?

Would our Armed Forces be with us? I do not know, But, I will say that I have heard many grumblings about their so Called Commander-in Chief. Just during this last disgraceful episode I personally heard Soldiers say " If that low life holds up my check I will not fight, Train or Deploy. This from quite a few of the soldiers I had spoken too.

Personally I feel that quite a few would not fire on their own.

The continued hope of that ballot box will fix the current situation has expired. The lastest proof is the new federal budget. It is a gut wrenching decision and a very sobering one, but "We the people" must move towards more aggressive action.

The longer we wait the more chaos will be incured. Right now we still have law and order. The anarchy that will follow more aggressive actions can be contained right now. But the longer we wait, the greater the anarchy we will have to contend with.

Whenever (infrequently) I attend Tea Party gaherings, I casually mention the need for a constitutional amendment. Party operatives (Republicans) immediately discourage such talk because the Congress will never do anything that would jeopardize their "job".

However, Article V also provides that:"or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.". They laugh at that proposal because it's never been done.

I feel that we have entered a period in which it is now very possible that each state could successfully ballot for any amendment we choose.

Balanced Budget; "Birthright" Citizenship; Term Limits; and on and on.

It might be a hard row to hoe for the first effort but, I feel, we will succeed in (a) "pilot" state(s) and then wildfire will take over as state after state jumps on the bandwagon.

Why will we succeed? you might ask, It will happen because of The Patriot Post; Fox News; The Tea Party; and The ongoing efforts of Barack Obama and his gang of thugs - aided and abetted by the Republican Party.

Now, more than ever before, is the right time to act. Will the Post lead?? Can I help?

The founding fathers demanded that the nation maintain only a small army and navy expressly to prevent the situation that we have now where our country dabbles in foreign adventures and where the armed forces could be used to quell civil unrest. The armed forces + the FBI + the ATF + the Secret Service + the Federal Police + Homeland security and on and on makes armed revolution pointless and that's good thing. ANyone who has ever studied the Civil War knows the terrible costs involved when brother fights brother. Recall elections, lawsuits against politicians for breach of promise, impeachment of liberal judges, defunding of colleges which preach anti-americanism; these are the tools to win back what the founders sacrificed so much to leave us.

It’s my hope that a rebellion is commenced soon. Preferably at the ballot box in November of 2012.

Having said that additional steps may be required. The main danger in that is there is no organization, to my knowledge, that would provide for the necessary planning and executing any reasonable strategy. Scattered splinter groups operating independently are nothing short of laughable. If such an organization were to exist it’s existence would most likely be all the action necessary for the wake the Beltway twits up. A secondary danger is as long as the current administration exists there is a high degree of probability anyone attempting to organize would end up in the slammer.

In 1967, I raised my right hand and swore "to preserve and protect the Constitution of the United States against ALL enemies, foreign AND domestic...." I still mean that today after two wars and two trips around the World in the service of this great nation. I retired from the USAF and work for the VA today. I served all the miltary time, wars and Cold War, defending against everything the current occupant of the White House stands for. I see no reason to stop now! I pray it doesn't come to the "bullet box" and that it only comes to the ballot box. In either case, I WILL preserve and protect, because a Veteran is someone who at some point in life wrote a blank check to the United States of America for any amount, up to and including my life! Amen!

An armed attempt to change our leadership will only end in disaster and a sea of blood in the streets.

Martin Luther King, Jr., had it right. The only way we can change is to organize, demonstrate, and vote. It can be done - but, if you believe picking up a pistol or rifle and going at it against the 101st will work, you've got another think coming.

The World looks to America for stability. It had been giving us the benefit of the doubt. The decision our Congress shows the World that we are incapable of solving our financial mess. What Congress did is seen as "smoke and mirrors." Congress started the mess; they could have fixed it, right now but are looking for some way to snake their way of the mess they created.

There a huge storm coming; get ready for it.

Personally, I would wait until the 2012 elections before considering a revolt against the government. I think we owe this country the courtesy of allowing our system to provide change. I still have faith that, in the event we are able to elect a true patriot, who actually serves the people; this country can be turned around. But my faith in that concept has waned in the last decade due to power hungry, egotistical men and women of our Congress who left their morals and common sense at the door. If this Marxist is re-elected, I believe the people of this country who actually still give a damn about our values will have to act.

But we may already be too late to have a peaceful resolution. The government is much bigger and stronger than it was a decade ago and many of our rights (1st, 4th, and 10th Amendments, in particular), are so far degraded that they no longer exist. Restructuring the government (eliminating numerous departments and streamlining others) will meet incredible resistance. A new president will meet challenges others had only in nightmares.

We may see an event happening (natural, man-made, real, or manufactured) in the next few years that will change the political nature of the US. Only then will the people of this country appreciate what our forefathers had to endure and the sacrifices they made to bring forth a republic such as this.

It is my firm belief it is time to alter our government's direction. We as a People have made the correct start with the Tea Party movement and it is essential that we not be detered. Every election since the last, until the next 10 elections have marched by we will be required to show up in our local and national elections and continue to change the face and direction of all govermnents, Federal, State, County and City down to the last vestage of any government. Every two years we have the ability to work toward the changes we know are necessary in the government of a FREE people. Keeping our powder dry and firing up our "Patriot" voting block when we can make a difference is our best, no pun intended, "Shot". Keep in mind the actual Revolutionary War was an eight year affair and many lost much to secure these blessings we enjoy. If we desire a Constitutional Government we must be willing to work for it as hard as we can. Losing one or two battles should not make our hearts dispair for the victory. God Bless and keep us all from the evil we now face and make us victorious in the battle.

As of right now, I believe we have the will to fight and prevail in this war against tyranny, but in sixteen months the bright flame may have dimmed to a dull glow. Unfortunately, most people can't stay at a fever pitch very long, and that is what the statists are counting on. It is up to freedom loving Americans to continue to stoke the furnace.

Yes, It is Time!

The activism you are seeing that FINALLY includes the formerly "Silen Majority' is the beginning.

Shortly after the end of the above quote from the Declaration of Independence, it continued:

"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed forlight and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, whiles evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed."

I fear we may have been "more disposed to suffer" longer than what our country can quiickly recover.

I believe the more salient question (and more difficult to answer) is - At what point should the revolt of the Constitutional Conservatives shift from working within the system to overthrowing the current government and starting over? The good news is - there is an already existing blueprint for the new government. It's called the Constitution of the United States.

Just use it!

jeff davis is in jail for speeding: without bail in my state and incommunicodo. I write to him but he can't write back. he was shoot three times. all he did was drive to fast. it must be more complicated than that you say. well he did at first speed when his tires were flattened he is to have done unspeakable things with his car.

Yes, it's time for the next revolution. Thomas Jefferson suggested doing a reset every 50 years, and that 200 years would be the longest it could exist. We're at 235 years, so we're overdue. I'm ready. Are you? My only question is if will be an American Revolution or a French Revolution. I hope it's not a Russian Revolution.

In the name of liberty, yes; it absolutely is time for another revolution. Moreover, when "We the People" win once again, I am hoping that those who have violated Article III Section 3 of the Constitution, that they be dealt with in an appropriate manner.

I would like too see if there is some way that we can start some type of organizing. We can do this we as Americans have to start organizing in some way.

Now I live in So. Fla. is there anyone else out there close to me? If so lets get started!

It's time we revolt by refusing to pay taxes because clearly we -the- people are not being represented.

The words of other commentators have already covered what I would say. A living constitution the left loves is no constitution. It is a euphemism for the rule of men passed off as law.

The jobs and economic problem are easily solvable. We merely need to lift the crucifying cross of pseudo-scientific Environmentalism from our economy by allowing exploration and exploitation for oil and natural gas.

Within 6 months the economy would be moving toward full employment. And within two years we could be energy exporters. I fervently believe it can be that simple. Who ever accomplishes the defeat of the Environmentalist Movement’s determination to enslave us in a world government will have an easy time restoring the supremacy of our Constitution and Constitutional Government as we understand from our founders.

Following are 6 ideas that need to be made mainstream in our society to bring everyone back to the founding concept of our Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. My only regret is that my advanced age of 85 does not leave me the energy needed to more vigorously fight for these self-evident truths:

1. Socialism is the politics of the redistribution of wealth. 'Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.' Winston Churchill

2. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity.

3. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.

4. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.

5 You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it! (Making something very economically desirable using hitherto useless and low value raw materials produces Wealth The changing of money as in banking, gambling and other such activities may be necessary activities, but are in themselves not a producer of wealth. Only services that improve the efficiency of wealth production are wealth produces.)

6. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that is the beginning of the end of any nation.

To answer the question properly; yes it is. It certainly is! Throughout the history of this great nation, there have been numerous assaults against not only our sacred Constitution, but upon the basic liberties it guarantees. Thus far, these have, at least for the most part, been soundly defeated. However, at this sad point in our history, it has become readily apparent, that the assaults curently being executed, are the most blatant and insidious of them all. As Americans, we have a solemn responsibility, to not only question such assaults, but to defeat them. And that is to be at whatever the cost. Namely, to abolish the wayward Government at hand, and to at least try to return our country to it's founding principals. The unfortunate part is, we are many times more numerous than when we bacame a viable country, and we have been led to believe that "dumbing down" is not only proper, but "politically correct".It follows, therefore, that the few must take our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor, to new levels to bring revolution about. I am reminded of Patric Henry's famous speech. if not now, when? As for me, give me liberty, or give me death!

One would entertain hope that this might be accomplished by peaceful means, but now, as then, there comes a time, when peaceful means no longer are sufficient. We must fight, sir. I repeat, we must fight!

I will paraphrase the words of someone with a great deal more wisdom than I.

The problem is not with the idiot in the white house. The problem is with the idiots who voted him in.Not only him, but the army of idiots who were given the authority to confiscate our nations wealth to the point of impoverishment, brainwash our children and disarm us by concentrated assault on the second amendment

The morons of the media attacking the second amendment do not realize that after abolishing the second amendment it is only a small step to abolish the first.

Patriots do not wish to institute a new government, but rather wish to return to the guiding principles and laws expressed in our Constitution which have been so long ignored.

As Professor Walter Williams has said, "Ninety percent of federal spending is unconstitutional."

Ephesians 6:10-18

Cheers,Lads `n Lassies

"Tru born,and Tru blue"

The first urgent need is to awaken citizens to take personal action by contacting both state and federal elected officials. Many Americans yet remain silent. Second, the first rank of aroused Americans should be Christians, to whom liberty is precious indeed. Many of them, especially Christian leaders, are not in the forefront. It is not business in church as usual in this grave crisis. Wake up, Christians! Then, don't be glued to a person or party. Remind our representatives to stand on the Constitution and get some backbone. The hour is almost midnight.

I am already disobedient; I am buying case lots of 100 watt incandescent bulbs as well as other wattages and styles. When I write, I refuse to be "politically correct; I will not do it in speech either.

I have had "officials" knock on my door and refused admittance to my home without a warrant.

There are many ways we can be disobedient to the civil authorities, without being a threat. I continue to look for ways to practice my civil disobedience; it is the American" thing to do. It is what our Founders did.

It takes 38 states to have a recall election so why should this not be the order of the day? As Obama has clearly shown, he can not or will not show leadership for this nation so he needs to be replaced.

Not just yet. If B.O. is re-elected; Yes.

lg

Words, words, words! All of this pontificating just generates a big pile of B.S. As a 79 year old U.S. navy veteran, I'll tell you that words never won any battle, and if you don't believe that we are presently in a battle for survival, you don't deserve to survive and you won't. We are very close to violent revolution. Government run amok, Politicians and Bureaucrats whose actions and ethics rival that of a pack of animals and nobody who will assume responsibility for anything.

Yes, it may be time for revolution, since our Washington, DC cesspool seems to be ignoring everything except their own personal perks and corrupt life style. So maybe we should wheel out the guillotine. I'll volunteer to sharpen the blade so we can increase the head count.

To the west of the Mall lies Arlington National Cemetery; the final resting place for over 300,000 American patriots, most of whom served to protect our commitment to freedom under the Rule of Law. Moving east beyond Capital Hill is the Supreme Court. Read the message carved into the frieze; Equal Justice Under Law. Entering, you see the stone figure holding the sword and book inscribed LEX, Latin for Law.

The oath one takes to be seated on the court ends with "...and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as (title) under the Constitution and the laws of the United States. So help me God.

LAW, neither empathy nor judicial "policy" is the bedrock of our Republic; all other sentiments are recent permutations disingenuously couched as desirable or necessary. Social Democrats will follow the lead of their Messenger. I hope other Democrats, Republicans and Independents will honor and respect the Rule of Law enougn to vigorously oppose all cahllenges to that rule.

So, is it time for another American Revolution?

ARE YOU FRACKING KIDDING ME?

Dude, it is time. It is past time. It is way past time. If I have but one life, let it be given in the pursuit of freedom.

Bless ...

Yes.

Too many minions, already at the trough, will support those who promise to keep the trough full. Thus civil disobedience will be insufficient without a well crafted road map showing how we get from here, back to where we should be in a way that those at the trough can get excited about and support.

I will let the words of a friend's E-mail speak for me; it is too eloquent not to share.

"After the great ship, the Titanic, struck the iceberg at 11:40 pm, I wonder how long it took for a majority of 2,224 souls on board to comprehend the dire peril they were in. In 2 hours and 40 minutes, there would be no more doubters.

Captain Smith and a few others were concerned the moment they felt the ship shudder. Most passengers remained oblivious, even when the engines stopped. The sky was clear, the seas were calm and the great ship was, after all, “unsinkable.”

Precisely when our ship of state was damaged is debatable. Captains Wilson, Roosevelt, Johnson and Obama have all been blamed. Blame no longer matters. The reality is: America is being flooded with more debt than all the pumps in the land can handle.

I wonder how much longer it will take for a majority to comprehend the dire peril our liberties are in."

J. Brent Pichard

Tallahassee, Florida

My personal oath is: It stops at my driveway. Shots WILL BE FIRED. If I survive and it comes to that I will defend my neighbor.

My fear is that we will become like Nazi Germany and will be sheep. Government has the BIG guns. I look at WACO as a test by BIG GOV to see if they CAN bring in the tanks and kill civilians and get away with it. I look at the mid east and see it might happen here if the people rise up.

I proudly served in the United States Air Force for 30 years. I took the oath several time over those years and I meant every word. The Revolution should begin now while we can do it with little blood letting. I want my country back and I'm sure you do too. What we see going on in Washington today is not Democracy or that of a Rebublic. We see a man in the presidency who believes he's a king/savior. He will is greater that our Constitution or that of any other man. It's time to relieve him of his duties. Also relieve the congress of their's. The late Navy Admiral Hyman Rickover once said, "A free society can survive only with men and women of INTEGRITY. Mediocraty can destroy us just as surely as perils for more famous. In a society that is willing to accept mediocraty, the opportunity for failure is boundles." In Washington right now we have nothing by medicraty.

Unfortunately, I see no other recourse at this time. It is not getting any better, and the tyranny is running too deep. There is no check and balance between the systems. We need to act quickly, before our right to do so is gone and our country is lost forever.

With interest I read the questions and comments of the disabled patriot. I concur completely that we need to, strike that, must see some changes and that soon.

God forbid that push comes to shove in this contest for freedom, but after the total defeat of the socialist party including many that are socialist with a conservative garb, what do we do?

Should all the ones that simply feather their nest get off without answering for their crimes of treason?

Never would I condone violence in any fashion except for preservation of my and my families personal freedoms, but we see things forcing good, peaceable people to the wall of reason and must respond.

Of the government intrusions between us and our freedom, it seems that in the Bush and Obama administrations we have seen these rights shoved aside, trodden down, and taken away in wholesale fashion and all in the so-called homeland security ruse. All that did was create a means of skirting the Constitution. Who is left to represent freedom if neither party will toe the mark and hold the line in spite of fire or sword?

Peace,

Joe Hanley

Something to consider, revolutions don't commence from the bottom up, revolutions come about when men with influence and a measure of power and wealth initiate them - ours of the 18th century is an example. Adams, Jefferson, etal., were the primary revolutionaries and as such, sold the notion to the masses, or to enough of them to bring it about. The average person thinks of the commoners, merchants and farmers, that made up the army when they hear revolutionaries, they were heroic but they did the bidding of the true revolutionaries, Adams, Jefferson, Washington. Each of the common men that answered the call of the leaders had their own reasons, the pay, albeit paltry, joining with friends in a cause they likely barely understood, none could have seen what the future would hold, e.g., the rich powerful nation of the 20th century - even the founders couldn't have projected that. For the most part they were innocents, uneducated and backward. Their advantage was that the English and their mercenaries were far from home, and, by the way, the English soldiers shared the cold and misery of the battlefields. Back to today, there is an ongoing revolution and it's not very different from what the founders initiated. The revolutionaries are those with influence and a measure of power and wealth have they initiated this revolution and they've sold the notion to much of the current populace. It's difficult to compare the likes of Barack Obama, Harry Reid, John Boehner, etal., and their shadow supporters with the original revolutionaries, but to our shame we allowed Obama, a common street hustler, Reid, his chief enabler, and rogue members of Congress to alter the course of history. There will be no battles on a mall or on a bridge, any harsh resistance will be met by harsher resistance. The election of 2012 may slow the revolution but the America of the mid 21st century will be unrecognizable to the America of the mid 20th century and liberty will have a different definition. It's all very sad.

If we truly believe what our ACTUAL (not "living")

Constitution says, then our only question should be

how soon will we act upon that belief. Not to act or

participate in whatever way we can is cowardice,

and we must not fall into that false security(eg.

gun-free school zones that become the bad guys

safety zone). Whatever happened to the right of

fathers teaching their sons the proper way to have

gun control is to be taught correctly, by their

fathers or other responsible adult.

I believe that the time has passed. I am not a violent person. I am a Christian, conservative republican, a patriot and constitutionalist. But, enought is enough! I am hoping that come Nov. 2012 people will wake up to the fact that our liberty is quickly eroding and we need to take back this democracy via the ballot box. Beyond that we must do what we must do.

I think that we need to choose a leader, then follow through with taking the country back. I, for one, would be proud to take the ranks, as I am sure my son would, too. As Larry says, "Git R Done".

While "going to the polls next year" sounds like the solution for those with “Constitutional Government” or "Tea Party" perspectives, that may only be good in theory.

When in the voting booth, who are you going to vote for?

The presidential primary system is rigged toward money and incumbency. Most of the commentary that I hear and read favor another Republican candidate like the last – what hope is there in that?

And, locally, from here in SW Missouri, I don't see better candidates emerging. I voted for Tea Party candidates in last year's primary only to see them lose to established Rinos, because: "only they (Rinos) had a chance to beat the Democrat candidate." They beat the Democrat all right, then voted with Boehner. The Congressional

Representative candidate who won in my district, Billy Long, after abdicating his commitment to our cherished principles, tells us he voted for the debt solution because it was the “best deal we could get.” In other words, he now spouts the party (Rino) line. So much for that “victory” at the polls last November. Two mornings ago I heard on local talk radio comments that he could vote as he did because: "who is there to run against him next year?" That's the point.

Some say to get active in the local precincts, but here I don't see viable candidates emerging. We had some last year who invested their financial all to run, even risking financial ruin, believing the timing was right – that the TP perspective would carry the day. It didn't.

Without citizens of well above average intellectual and moral capabilities, the financial resources to mount a campaign, and the courage to stand against the political establishment and make the hard and difficult decisions, when we go to the polls there will be nobody on the ballot worth voting for. And, by what measure can we be assured the candidates will follow through on their promises – the track record in that area is pretty weak.

In summary: voting for TP candidates in the primaries last year generally produced more Rinos or Harry Reids; and the viewpoint right now is that next year will be more of the same. What hope is there for any of us to believe that looking to the voting booth in 2012 will be more than wishful thinking and fruitless cheerleading without viable, capable and courageous candidates on the ballot? It’s here we need the help if ever the country is to change direction.

Obviously, my trust and faith in our system is nearly gone. And, unfortunately, I don't see any Jeffersons, Franklins, or Washingtons on the list of primary candidates. Do you?

While I am deeply grieved by it, my current perspective is summed up in the following comment which I sent to John Boehner, Billy Long and Roy Blunt this past Monday. “So, I say to you, sir, and to all the other politicians who have neither the courage nor capability to do what is right, I CONCEDE. I SURRENDER. Together, Republican and Democrat, you have broken the system beyond repair. Your lies, your cheating, your cowardice, and your lust for preeminence, power and wealth have carried the day. By them you granted the socialists (progressives) the victory. Like all "democracies” before it (though not established as such) - save intervention by the Great Creator of the Universe - our once great nation has succumbed to avarice and greed.”

As I stated, it certainly is time for a revolution. Also, as I said, one hopes it can be a peaceful one. The ballot box, though, is not the only answer, as the current bogus administration has eagerly shown, that can be circumvented. And likely will. Organiseing is the answer. If the ballot box doesn't work, there are other avenues of approach. Massive demonstrations, with thousands, no, millions participating, might do the job. But, my fellow Americans, how are we to get everyone together, when there is virtually no way for us to get together, I ask? Hmmmmm? Someone, somewhere, has got to haave the money, to start it happening, and I, personally don't know who that would be. We must have a way to get all together, even if it only the internet, to begin with.

Oh, and to say we can't win against the 101st., or any other sort of military group, is ludicrous, to say the least. They're good, but nobody's THAT good. There are too many ways to fight, they could not overcome. Did you-all know, a good bow, with the proper arrow, will pierce any available body armour? Trust me, it will. Let us fervently hope and pray, it does not come to open rebellion. Too many good people on both sides, would fall. Let's get this done by organising for the Constitution, against tyranny.

So, is it time for another American Revolution?

Yes, yes, 1.4 trillion times yes.

Depending on the outcome of the election in November 2012, Our revolution may start in December 2101 or January 2013, but believe me, if Obuma is somehow relected, THERE WILL B E A REVOLUTION !!!

This communist/socialist JERK has got to go.!!!

Our country will NOT stand for another four years of his style of governing, no matter how soft and sweet his words sound !!

I also agree that the ballot box in 2012 should be the way to bring back our "true" liberty and freedoms. Let's just hope we vote for a true republican or conservative who really believes the same as we do. Violence is not the way. I'm a Christian who believes that GOD will protect us and our COUNTRY!!!

I am 68 years old, a lawyer, retired military officer,and a college professor. During my life I have been an avid observer of the American political scene, occasionally participating in the political process. Never before in my life have I been so disheartened by political realities confronting this nation which I so love.

For the first time in my life, I see a real,distinct possibility that the United States will not survive. I do not merely mean in its traditional form, I mean survival as a nation. Recent events have convinced me that those in whom I had placed my faith, the majority of Congressional Republicans,have betrayed the American voter. Perhaps in desperation it is indeed time to form a new conservative party.

Americans naievely assume that our nation could never sink into a dictatorship. History is full of such blissful ignorance. I pray that we as a people can overcome the abandonment of liberty which is endemic. But I fear it may be too late.

God help us.

Somewhere back five or six years ago, I told my family that I saw a revolution coming within the next ten years. It could be a bullets and blood revolution or, possibly only a big civil disobedience revolution. I think my prognostication is even more sure today than when I first shared my thoughts with my loved ones.

This is not the country I fought for when I flew 32 bombing and strafing missions in WW II. I lament that fact.

However, my greatest concern (other than for my family that I will soon leave behind) is that the blood that will be spilled will be spilled in vain because the moral fiber in our society is sadly and badly frayed, in tatters and fragile threads. This sad condition is evident at every level of our society.

The ultimate result will be anarchy. God's judgement will not be so much an act on His part as it will be from our own self destruction because our people have destroyed so much of the warp of the social fabric of our culture that the woof will be unable to stay together.

In the few remaining days of my life, I grieve for my family and my country. I can only leave it in the hand of God who has promised me through the blood of His Son, that I will be where there is "no more sorrow."

It does not look well.

Just wish I was 21 again.

But my powder is dry.

If needed I am ready.

It bothers me each time you use "Democratic" in lieu of Democrat! Please think about its implication and how each sounds to a reader!! Love your writing and comments otherwise!!! Dr. Lawrence Bergmann (ex forward observer in Korean " police action")

It has been my position in the past whenever this discussion (about calling a Constitutional Convention) has come up; to advise that we be careful what we start and when. If such an action were to be taken in today's political climate we could be assured that the Obamanation/One World Order Gang would pull out all stops.

This would likely include funding by the likes of George Soros, electioneering by the Big Labor Bosses, Executive Orders to circumvent the due process of law, etc. All with the objective of taking over the process and amending the Constitution to "create it in their own likeness."

I would be willing to bet my entire accumulation of soon-to-be-worthless U.S Dollars that somewhere in a villa, deep in the heart of (insert location of your choice), a group, probably funded by the aforementioned George Soros, and tutored by individuals associated with the Bilderburg Group, et al., has been hard at work preparing a document for just that purpose.

Do you really think the Obamaites really had the time and resources to have all the legislation they brought to his Administration (including a 2,000-3,000 Healthcare package) prepared in their spare time while getting their admnstration set up and running? To me it seems much more likely that someone(?) had been working on all that long in advance.

My thoughts have been that we make our best efforts to bring in enough new blood in November of 2012 to give us the majorities needed to assure the success of such an effort before we start that bonfire and find ourselves burned out of house and home.

We also need to take care that we do not rely only on those of us with the heart and passion for the effort, but that we make sure we have those on-board that know how vicious and deadly the game of international politics and dirty tricks can be. Most of us are woefully ill-equipped to play in a high stakes game like that.

When you start that endgame it is going to be - do or die!

It is never soon enough to be planning for Plan 'B'

Be Committed, Be Prepared, Be Vigilant

To answer your question, with one refraIN..........."mY POWDER IS DRY'

jrb

I believe the time has come for all true patriots to stand firm and send our government a declaration of our intent to retake control of our country!!!!

I am a veteran and took an oath. I have to wonder how many of our politicians took the same oath and understand what they promised. I pray that 2012 the country will throw out the current administration.I also pray that the American public that aren't veterans understand free has no value and that someone has to pay. As for me I'll do what I have to do to to bring the country back to a Constitutional Republic. Too many of our Congress and the Administration are no longer Public servants and don't believe in the Constitution or the oath of office.

YES!!! I remember telling my two children back in the mid 1970's, when they were still in their teens, that I probably wouldn't live to see it, but that they definately would live to see patriotic Americans take to the streets, with their modern-day "muskets" in hand, and take back every state house, every county courthouse, and the national houses of congress. Now I'm beginning to think that maybe I will live to see that day, afterall.

Obama has distributed 4 trillian dollars among his supporters and in the last election millions of dead people voted and many people voted multipule times, the election was the biggest fraud known to man. He has started a home land army to put down any distribance so it will be hard to defeat him in an election as he still has ACORN that got him elected last time and it be easy to put down a rebellion. It would be difficult to beat him in an electiom because of the money and the fraud that will be done by his ACORN the lawyers have brought a case against that the Suprene court has agreed to hear that would prove he is unqualified to be president that would kick him out and make everthing he signed into law void, that is the best way to get rid of him but they are short on funds and may not be able to take him out, we should all support them. In 1950 they sent me over to Korea to kill COMMUNIST but now our goverment is full of them, the DEMOACRATE party is now rhe COMMUNIST party USA and the rest of the congress is common criminals maybe there are 10 or 12 that are worth it to keep. the Oath Keepers and the 3 percenters and some other would be with us in a revolution but it would need to be very soon before he gets his domestic aemy going.

Absolutely, it is time for the Second American Revolution! Later in that same paragraph of the Declaration, Jefferson wrote, "...Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their right, it is their DUTY (emphasis mine), to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

Indeed, the time has come when we Patriots can no longer shirk our duty, but must "throw off such Government" as Mr. Jefferson admonished us to do and restore Essential Liberty to our once great Republic. Armed insurrection is certainly not my first choice, however, unlike liberals, I have guns and know well how to use them - accurately! So, as Patrick Henry said, "If there be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. The war is inevitable; and let it come! I repeat, Sir, let it come!"

In response to your question, do we have the momentum for restoration? I pray we do. Sometimes I think we do. Sometimes I'm overcome with hopelessness. It seems the loudest voices, the ones we hear most often, are the ones driving us toward the cliff. I remind myself that the patriots are busy people. Busy quietly working for a living, taking care of their families and obligations, paying their taxes...but we are also paying attention. I pray we are paying close attention.

Mark, my comment is that I just received my order of custom bumper stickers which should be sent to all our "friends" in DC.

One reads, "What Is WRONG You?!" The other says, "Root Hog or Die!"

'Nuff said.

I retired 1973 from a military career. It is well past the time for rebelling against the PEOPLES enemy, (ie) Federal Gvt. A good start would have been 1948 when we became a member of the "World Government"/ United Nations!

The fundamental question is whether it is already too late for a change in leadership to have effect.

The domestic enemies of the constitution, as written and intended, are the ones who control foreign policy, the economy, the national debt, the monetary supply, the military, the availability of energy, and have the power to tax and create regulations that have the force of law. They will continue to do so, causing immense damage to our republic, for the next 18 months.

This is not the time for violent revolution. It is the time to remain vigilant, vocal, and focused on each battle, each campaign, and the final prize:

The restoration of our constitutional republic, and the end of this socialist nightmare.

To this we must dedicate our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor, for if we do not, we will surely be the last to have the opportunity for many generations.

We have long passed the time for us to be engaged in "civil disobedience." Some examples: (1) refuse to provide any detailed information to the census bureau; (2) refuse to get a building permit to do work on your own property (I put a new roof on my house in Sarasota County, FL, a few years ago, and simply posted a copy of the most current property tax bill, and a copy of the "Declaration of Independence" on a tree. When the building inspector came by and started to sputter, I told him that he better not make me "come down this ladder." He left, and he never came back. But if he had, I would have run him off. What's he going to do? Get the cops after me? What would they do? Shoot me? Arrest me? For what?)

I read the above commets with only one thought. Is Average Joe American really, finally fed up with what hes sees becoming of the land of the free and the home of the brave??? The one place on earth that for over 235 years has been the beacon of the worlds' peoples? The one place that has stood out for the rest of the world masses as the hope of ALL mankind? The greatest experiment of human society that has ever been established???

Average Joe, (and Jane), dont post here with empty words. Be prepared to live your words because as the good books said, the time is at hand, and you will be asked to walk the words you talk.

Mark, I would HOPE we have the momentum, but there are many in this country who have no clue what Rule of Law means. We could be in serious trouble if moronic liberals outnumber us...

As the majority of our elected officials in Washington D.C. allow our wonderful country to fall into an abyss, I hope and pray that millions of patriots will stand and forever show that good will overcome evil. I also pray that Barack Husein Obama and all his Czars will be held responsible for the damage they've done to the United States of America.

Yes. All we need is a leader to guide the way.

It is past time and likely will have to be done the old fashioned way.

While it may not yet be quite time for revolution,

I think it is past time to prepear for one.

If we don't get real conservatives in solid control of all three branches of governemnt (RINOs don't count) at the next election cycle, there may be no choice.

A revolution is almost to terrible to contemplate, although it might become necessary.

My hope and prayers are that the next election will install the right men and women in the congress and the presidency that freedom will ring again in this proud country we all love and cherish.

On their first day of office, each of our elected leaders and representatives swears allegiance to the Constitution, but for too long many have freely ignored that oath and instead worked to subvert the Constitutional limits on their actions.

While the policies of Obama and his willing minions have thrown our nation into economic chaos, they have at least hastened the day when it will no longer be possible for liberal politicians to pretend even to pay lip service to the Constitution, but will be forced to declare openly their derision for the principles that made America great.

When I served as an officer in the Navy, I too took an oath, but unlike many currently serving in government, I meant it when I swore to support and defend the Constitution. Although I am no longer in uniform, I feel that sacred charge even more keenly today.

The time is fast approaching when each American will have to make the clear choice between a further decline into Marxist feel-goodism and a restoration of limited government of, by, and for the people. When you meet with your fellow Patriots at the Tea Parties or other gatherings of like-minded conservatives, consider reciting this pledge:

"I pledge allegiance to THE CONSTITUTION of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as originally written and ratified by our nation's founding fathers, and as legally amended by the citizens.

I solemnly swear that I will support and defend THE CONSTITUTION from all enemies, both foreign and especially domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and that I will endeavor to hold accountable those who would subvert or distort its meaning.

To this end I devote my life, my fortune, and my sacred honor, that the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA will forever remain one nation under God, a free people."

Ever since O-Bam-Us was elected I felt he was trouble. He has spent our money, given it away and even stole Billions along with his cronies. I am a VietNam Veteran and am sick and tired of his BS. The truth is not in him. It is well known he is a Muslum and not am America Born Person. Just who is he. Satan and him resemble each other. We must rise up and "TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK". Read Agenda 21, a UN Document and shout it from the hilltops. He has set out to destroy our country.

As Sara Palin says,'don't retreat, reload. As I already have done so. Para bellum!!!

If the momentum is not escalated NOW, I fear that due to the sheer laziness of the many sympathetic to our just cause, will allow us to become lost without a fair representation. Our message needs to be aired openly, NOW. There is much to be organized.

As for the men and women in the armed forces, they will stand with us. I have talked with many and was told they will stand with us. They do not like Obama. As for the trash in DC. they need to be held for treason, stripped of the citizenship and deported! To arms? We will see. God bless you Mark and all patriots, and most of all, God bless America

Well Mark, by now you are probably down in your bunker wondering what happened. You have been smoking too close to the tinder box, for the firestorm has been ignited! You would make Sam Adams proud, if the time was 200+ years ago, but today as I explained above is a time for reasoned education of the broadest cross-section of the population we can muster. Sam is one of my heros, but that was then, and this is now.

You Mark, with the obvious following you have, demonstrated by the volume of "incoming", are in one of the best positions to educate folks on where we are, where we've been, and where we need to go to get this fixed. I hope you actually read all of these responses and see the diversity in the agendas, for they are many and this is part of the problem, and bringing them all into a unified focus is the real task at hand.

You have all of our support; now "Let's roll!"

Way long overdue.I'm ready; I'm sick and tired of watchint our disney land government give away the farm.

The time for another American Revolution is past due. I am fearful that the ballot box alternative will be to late in coming. The debt bomb has the potential to destroy our country before we can rescue it via the ballot. Locked and loaded, waiting for a true leader of men.

I believe we are to far gone for a nonviolent restoration of liberty. Our history has been rewritten to the point we don't know who we are. Anyone born in the last 100 years has never known liberty. The constitution, our highest ideal, exist only in theory. Which of our "rights" has not been perverted? Which of Congress's duties have they not abdicated or refused to undertake? The question is not if we fight...but who and when.

Got some chills reading these posts-not from fear-but from pride that so many are not afraid.

Based on one forum I belong to, it's my guess that there are more armed citizens willing to rise up now; I pray that November 2012 will set the course straight.

Washington and many state governments need to be purged.

YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE

When you give your personal funds, food, clothing, and your ability to endeavor in businesses either as an employee or as a business owner and create jobs for your neighbors, you know exactly where the fruits of your labor are going. You know beyond a shadow of a doubt that every dime was used for not only charitable purposes, but also as a contributor to your community.

When you give the fruits of your labor to the government, you cannot know where the money went. Time and again it is proven that our funds taken by our government are filtered to politician and crony pockets by scheme, to citizen pockets who “work the system” to steal our labor, to foreign pockets that use it for terrorism activities, and to support the government in “pork” deals that should rightly be funded directly by local interested parties.

Why do so many of you promote such bad economic policy? Some of you are promoting the wrong people into service with your votes. Much more of you are promoting the wrong people into service by not voting at all. A nation of free men and women who do not vote, is asking the thugs to take over. A nation of free men and women who do not educate themselves properly to vote for freedom with every ballot is asking for criminals to take over. We who do vote with educated minds, who associate ourselves with ‘The Tea Party’, are not terrorists. We are American Patriots.

There are voters out there who are educated, and still believe in Utopia for society of people who all have a sin nature. They still refuse to see history, and what history teaches us about socialism / fascism / communism / socialist democracy. On our current path we are destined to have a world- wide depression and ensuing world war. Not isolated military police actions, but full global war is on this path.

The road we are on will see educated professionals drop out of their medical, technical, industrial, and scientific fields. When they can expect the same level of success in payment for their services as blue collar workers, they will no longer be interested in doing more or the harder job for less. Why should they? Why should a brain surgeon be taxed so highly that his / her take home pay is equal to the person who works in a retail clothing store? What would be the point of earning a college education? What would even be the point of working extra hard to earn promotions?

When the standard of what government does comes from citizens who “need” someone else to pay their way through life, freedom will die, and you will eventually see the government deciding even the most fundamental choices for each of us.

Is it time for a revolution? So . . . about 3 million+ of us who cherish our freedom openly vs. the government, government cronies, and societies leeches vs. the sidelines: the balance of people who have their heads in the sand . . . I think not. It is a rotten shame there is no Galt’s Gulch for the 3 million+ U.S. Constitutionally Republic minded.

EXCEPTION CLARIFICATIONS:

There is a group of people who are physically or mentally not able to take care of themselves. I believe the communities they live in should be taking care of these folks, along with their families.

There is also a group called United States Veterans whom we the people owe much to: our gratitude, our love, the ability to get an education and a home on the G.I. bill. In addition to that we owe all disabled veterans superior medical care.

Last, there are many of us who paid into the Social Security System and Medicare / Medicaid for over 40 plus years. If we had invested that money in the safer end of investments earning interest, compounded annually, we would each have a very nice nest egg to retire on. We were promised that the money would start returning to us at age 55. It is a shameful society and government that would not honor what has been promised. Some of us are collecting our Social Security after working many years in the system due to disability. This was also promised. No one who did not put in to the Social Security System should be collecting from this system.

A wonderful synopsis of the crisis we face. Please see my article "What Is a Patriot" on www.BFranklinPost.com

We'll see what the 2012 elections bring.

We've all just witnessed the Republican Speaker of the House throw us all under the bus, making a bad joke of both his majority in that body and the ostensible Republican party platform of limited government and fiscal restraint. The bill crafted by him was utterly ridiculous and if it wasn't so damaging, laughable. The Speaker belongs on the Comedy Channel, not in a position of power and responsibility.

If we do not get conservatives running things following the 2012 elections, then it's time to make changes in accordance with the Declaration of Independence.

We must all work towards a peaceful political resolution to our current predicament. Having said that remember it is also our solemn duty to protect our children from living under a dictatorship by any and all means we have. Pray and work for peace but prepare for conflict and never surrender.

I PRAY HARD for November 6th to be a "clean" vote, or is even allowed to happen. Time is coming that they need to be reminded, "THEY work for US, WE surround THEM." WE shall NOT be slaves to any ideology, as WE are NOT slaves to Capitalism, and limited Democracy. I pray that if "Thought fails, Force prevails" doesn't HAVE to be so.

That I, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, pledge My Life,My fortunes and My sacred Honor, that this Country/Nation I love shall NOT fade from this Earth. I Pledge Alligence to the Flag of the U.S.A., and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. I Pledge to defend the Constitution of the U.S.A. against ALL enemies both Foreign AND Domestic. So help me God.

"Rich

Rather than beating our plowshares into swords just yet, perhaps we should consider a "tax" revolution. Quite a stir would ensue if millions of true Constitutional conservatives refused to file tax forms. I think that would really bring the "brownshirts" out into the open."

Richard; You stole my thunder. I would so support this, as I have absolutely no love for the bloodsucking IRS. If you have ever had the pleasure of dealing with them, one gets the feeling that they honest to God believe it's THEIR money, and you have STOLEN it from them, and not the other way around.

Would also support term limits. Problem is, how many politicos are going to support the idea. I mean we could basically let it be known, you don't support it you're gone.

Count me in! I've been saying, since the Coward Administration, that the next Civil War will not be North vs. South, it will be Left vs. Right. So be it! Especially since the Left chooses disarmament as part of their pacific cowardice.

You ask if we have the momentum to take back our country. In a word, no. Far too many people in this country are uneducated, ignorant, and self-absorbed. They can tell you who all the contestants are on American Idol - and haven't got a clue who their representatives are, the contents of the Constitution, why it matters, what a republic is, what capitalism is, anything about economics, etc.

The Patriot Post is great - but, you're preaching to the choir. The great unwashed masses who need it wouldn't even be able to follow it - and they vote.

And then of course there's the rest of the folks - not so ignorant, but completely brainwashed in liberal politics. Most of them the product of public schools and colleges in which they've proudly learned to "question authority" - unless, of course, authority is a liberal. These are just as ignorant, but their self esteem has been puffed up by their false education.

I pray everyday that the ballot box will restore the Republic to the condition that The Founders intended. If the ballot box fails, then the bullet box it is. Blood will be shed. I did not volunteer for military service during a very dangerous time in history to be forced to become a socialist. If necessary, I will fight even unto death.

I PRAY DAILY FOR MY COUNTRY, BUT I AM FEARFUL THAT, AS 47% PAY NO INCOME TAX, & OUR SOCIALIST DICTATOR CATERS TO EVERY LITTLE MINORITY GROUP, & GIVES AWAY OUR TAX MONEY TO CURRY FAVOR WITH THESE LEECHES, IT WILL BE MOST DIFFICULT TO GET RID OF THESE PARASITES AT THE BALLOT BOX. I AM OVER 82 YEARS OLD, & HAVE NEVER SEEN A MORE INCOMPETENT BUNCH IN POWER.

THEY SQUEAL LIKE PIGS WHEN THEIR GRANDIOSE SPENDING PLANS ARE CUT BY AN INSIGNIFICANT AMOUNT.

RETURN TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE FOUNDING GENIUSES OF OUR NATION, BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!

With every passing day I'm inclined to believe that, yes, maybe now is the time, and with each additional insult to our collective intelligence by arrogant, pompous Midgetlers, such as Harry Reid and of course, The One, I again think, maybe it's time. I want to wait for the Constitutional aspect of our political process, but my fear is that sooo much damage will be done by then it may be too late, I will, like the founders, differ to God at this point in time, but I'm without a doubt lingering in the garden implement section of the hardware store.

The great principles which constitute the essentials of virtue and liberty were ever in the thoughts of those who began and fought this nation’s first revolution, and in the thoughts of their immediate descendants. The progressive loss of this nation’s virtues and liberties through the generations that followed was caused in part, because many of our fathers, and many of our father’s fathers were less then diligent in teaching to their posterity those same essentials.

The first revolution was not fought merely with muskets and gunpowder in the hands of men desiring freedom. That revolution was fought primarily with faith in the hearts of those men in our Creator, our God, ever seeking Him for guidance and direction in the paths that were before them.

The boldness, with which those who fought the first revolution, put in jeopardy their lives, their property, their reputations and all that free men hold dear. This same boldness must be re-established in our hearts and minds if there is to be a second successful revolution in this nation. Success will not come without costs. Success will not come through doing battle peaceably within the laws and courts that have become so perverted to truth through dereliction by ourselves and our ancestors. No matter what else we as a people do, freedom will not be ours again unless we first, as a Christian nation, bow down before our Creator, our God and first seek His forgiveness, blessing and guidance, that He may once again direct our paths.

Voters . . . VOTE !!! Unless you have a burning desire (and lots of money to afford it) to go to DC and speak directly with Government "Officials" - the weapon of choice MUST BE through the elections system. Historically, citizens get mad and agitated - but poop out when it is time to vote. Get those bums OUT of office!!! Can't be any easier than that. I am a retired USAF E8 and Nurse. Now on Social Insecurity and Disability, I am very afraid the years I have freely given will have been for nothing. I remember somewhere where it is unacceptable behavior to change the rules of the game while the game is being played. Duh ???

The surprising thing is not that we have civil disobedience but that there is any civil obedience. I have been practicing civil disobedience for a long time, throwing away various government missives arriving with threats. I always check out the penalty and, if acceptable, throw it away and wait for the fine or whatever, which usually never comes. It will get a bit trickier as the cost increases. If everyone were to do anything, the plunderers would have to give up on whatever was disobeyed.

Headcount regarding Revolution needs to be recognized now. We have watched oboma disregard

our Constitution more than I have ever heard before.

He clearly intends to destroy our wonderful Country.

He is history in operation. Get real people....

This is not a game. Do nothing, loose. Revolution is a correction.

Paul

I wholeheartedly agree that our forefathers firmly believed in "the Right of the People to alter or to abolish [government destructive of life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness], and to institute new Government." But then by what authority did the Northern States war against the Southern States that seceded from the Union? Is there any doubt that the authors of the Constitution would have unanimously agreed that the Southern States had the right and authority to secede? Lincoln fought the illegal war to stop the South from exercising its right, yet Lincoln is revered by conservatives and liberals.

Now here we are some 170 years or so later with a criminal federal government that cannot make ends meet though funded with more than a trillion dollars in taxes annually. A government that dictates how we educate, feed, transport, spirituality indoctrinate, and admonish our children. A government whose officials regularly disparage those on the right for what and how they think, because their thoughts do not conform to the left's. A government that forbids anyone to think homosexuality is wrong or that Christianity is right. A government that oppresses us with countless rules, laws, mandates, and on and on. . . .

The first settlers of this great land fled their own homes because of governments no more oppressive than this one. Yes, I say it is time again to test our right to secede. Let those who want an oppressive, strong federal government live under their preferred system; let those of us who prefer freedom and individual rights live as God intended.

I believe that the next American Revolution is already taking place:

"What do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people. . . . This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people, was the real American Revolution" John Adams

Too arms I say I will not bow down to No Man another bullet or 2 too add too the 2 already in me will not deter me from the fight coming up!!

The Tea Party Patriots must elect a Presidential candidate without spending a dime. It can be done via the internet. It's time to stop patronizing the left's voicebox. If any of you have any questions, please contact me. Semper Fi, Steven K Booth

Further to my last posting here, as far as violent or non-violent revolution, my view is that if the Soviet Union could go down with almost no violence, we should be able to accomplish that here if it should ever happen.

In fact, I believe that the term "revolution" is inappropriate and probably too incendiary. It would rather be a "repossession" by responsible landlords from an irresponsible group of contracted caretakers who have seriously breached their fiduciaries. We also outnumber them by a large margin.

A change is long overdue. It's too bad that the Founding Fathers did not put some means in place to peacefully "overthrow" the government and start fresh. Now, we only have the ballot box (ineffectual because too many people have become dependent on the government and would never vote to change things) amd the violent overthrow (difficult but not impossible) which should be the last choice although not ruled out. There HAS to be a way....

Did George Washington not say " Keep your pistols and long rifles and defend the constutution to the death " government just seems to do whatever they want and it really doesn't matter what the American people want,they just keep on lying about everything they do. I know I don't have all the answers.Where is everybody's backbone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is time to get Obama and his chicago thugs out of office and put patriots in there who want America to stand for freedom and liberty for all once more. We are losing that as we speak. I am not a young person but I am ready to fight for my country so my grandchildren do not have to live under socialism as Obama want us to. Impeach Obama I say

Even during the Clinton Administration, I would not have even entertained this thought. Unfortunately, much ground has been lost in recent years. Between Campassionate Conservative and now Obamanation, our country has been brought to the verge of being no longer recognizable.

I pray that it can turn in 2012, but would stand and fight if the trajectory does not change.

Where do we meet and what time?

I hope the bullet box will stay closed until the ballet box is counted.That could prevent a lot of blood being shed.A peaceful resolution is in the best interest of all.If the gov. will not do what is right and stop spending the way it is, bloodshed is all that's left.

DO WE HAVE THE MOMENTEM ??? MAYBE

WE ALL NEED TO INFORM THE YOUNGER AMERICANS JUST WHAT A WORLD ORDER MEANS, ALSO THAT LIBERALISM IS A MENTAL ILLNESS, WE ALL SHOULD BE AWARE AND NEVER LET ANY OPPERTUNITY SLIP BY TO EXPLAIN HISTORY, THE PROPAGANDA WE HERE, THE THINGS CONSERVEATIVE PATRIOTS SEE AS THREATS TO THE USA AND OUR LIBERTY!!

LIBERTY IS FREEDOM FROM LIBERAL INTRUSION IN OUR LIVES..

I ALSO HAVE TAKEN THE OATH, AND IF NEED BE I WILL BE THERE WITH BELLS "AND ARMS" ON GOD HELP US SAVE

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

I regret to say it, but that time appears to be very close.

Mark,

Yes. It is time for a revolution.

But as you so ably penned, it need be at the ballot box. At least for now. It started in 2010. It MUST continue in 2012.

If it does not continue, then my bullet box will join that of many others and a true revolution will follow.

Socialism Failed in Russia and Cuba,

what Stupid Jackass wants to Watch it

Fail in the United States of America ?

It's almost too late to work within the system but too early to shoot the b@stards.

I understand civil disobedience to be noncompliance with any request, demand or order issued by any legal authority. Citizens who refuse to comply can expect punishment, usually by fine or imprisonment,

usually imposed by a duly appointed or elected judge. As juries usually side with the authorities the odds of receiving a fair and impartial hearing are slim to none. So unless you have the resources to buy the services of a good attorney, civil disobedience should be a last resort.

The election of 2010 was the beginning of our momemtum,the progressive liberals,Washington insiders and the mainstream media have no glue what is driving this momemtum. It is the "Sleeping Giant", "The Silent Majority", "The Am Mad As Hell and I'm Not Taking It Any More" crowd that is not asked or interviewed about what they think.Just the "Insiders and Talking Heads" that are heard!

Close

Hello America,

The fervor for Revolution against the Marxist called Progressive called Democratic Socialist oppressor in Washington is great across the land.

I think some things are worth dying for . . . let freedom ring. Having said that, we must give the 2012 elections a chance to do what was done in 2010. It is imperitive we come togehter as a nation throughout election year 2012 and pour our bhearts out to God to return what he inspired our founders to give us.

Revolutions can be fought in more than just violent means. That is a last resort, in which case stock up on ammo. In my heart though, I know God through scripture to be a just God who intercedes for his chosen. He commands us to let him take care of vengence for wrongdoing against his people. Believe this, a day of reckoning is coming for those that want to destroy what God inspired and personally had a hand in founding and developing.

Next year will be our year as we finish the process of throwing the bums out.

The Turban Torpedo

Brother Alexander,

It is almost time! You are the contemporary equivalent of Thomas Paine. Patriot observers of the government will easily recognize the throes of tyranny and react appropriately and timely. It took only 5% of the population to win our freedom and our foe will undoubtedly be U.N. Forces. I am ready, willing, and able. Stand with me as I stand with you! My children shall not be slaves! God Bless America!

We know obama and this administration want to destroy America. We know thier agenda. How much longer can we wait?

That question, phrased several ways, has been a topic of conversation amongst a number of my close friends for some time - in summary the question is what act, passage of law, decree, action or ??? by the government would it take to force you to take up arms against said government?

The question began being raised back during GW's second term, along about the time he decided to 'abandon the free enterprise system in order to save it' (I believe that's a fairly accurate rendition of his statement), to the dismay of almost everyone I know and associate with circumstances have not improved or diminished the discussion.

Additionally, given the track record of the current crop of politicians, with a few notable exceptions; the lack of interest in, or adherence to, what the majority of their constituents want is not engendering any solace in the ability to effect real change via the ballot box.

The time is drawing closer. At present the only alternative to armed rebellion is the Tea Party. It is my sincere hope that tea will carry the day but should it fail there are many patriots willing to take up arms.

Semper Fi

Even during the Clinton Administration, I would not have even entertained this thought. Unfortunately, much ground has been lost in recent years. Between Campassionate Conservative and now Obamanation, our country has been brought to the verge of being no longer recognizable.

I pray that it can turn in 2012, but would stand and fight if the trajectory does not change.

The question "Is it time for another Revolution?" has only one answer as of today, Aug.04,2011. Yes.

"This small group of terrorists have made it impossible to spend any money." To which I reply, "You're damn right! And about time, too!" For far too long, the federal government has held the purse strings and held them over the heads of the several states. The best analogy I can think of for the purpose of government, is as a fence surrounding the country, keeping the bad stuff out, but allowing that which is needed in. The federal government has no actual Constitutional authority to operate a Department of Education, or an EPA, or even an FDA. Their job is to protect us from that which is OUTSIDE. The only thing the "commerce clause" is intended for, is to make sure that what is legal in one state is legal in all states, as regards commerce between the several states.

Those words of Franklin and Henry are the essence and the recipie for freedom, the Declaration makes it vitally clear that we human weaklings will stray and find the need to recover our moral senses and our lost freedoms.....God Bless the United States.

Agree with the concept. Disagree with the question; "is it time for another rebellion?" No, it is far past time! Retired now, plus 80, still have my M1, still can hit a gnats eyebrow at 300. Or more! Where is the assembly, muster point? I know there are thousands that still believe that statement of loyalty never expires. "ALL enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC--" let's get 'er done!

Mark...GREAT WORK!!!You have finally given us a forum that we can sink some teeth(words) into. I am very pleased with the tone of most of the comments printed, with one exception, and that is our local senators and representatives are not being named so they can recognize themselves as being the problem, not jus a small part of it, but the real heart of the problem. Then maybe they would recognize themselves and resign as they should. In particular, Patty Murray, who is so close to Reids rear end that when he stops she gets her nose dirty. Maria Cantwell, a real weak sister will fall by the wayside this election, and hopefully, most of the other dummycrats from WA will get the message also.

Hello America,

Civil disobedience has always had a place in the history of the 'land of the free and home of the brave'. Keep in mind though that violence begets violence for what it is worth.

We have a right to be civilly disobedient for a just cause. I would say that the Bama Administration and Washington Kleptocrats is the just cause that should propel us forward. The difference between us and the lefties who have taken to the streets over the years is that they resort to violence, while we get our message across peacefully.

In a nutshell, it has its place.

The Turban Torpedo

I taught history and governbment for 40 years, and the Constitution was a big part of my government classes as I wanted my students to know just what was there, and what their rights were!

Since the DEMONCRATS took over Congress in 2006, and BOOBAMA became president, They have ignored the Constitution, and gone against what the Constituion CLEARLY STATES on numerous occasions.

BOOBAMA has committed so many acts AGAINST the Constitution, he should have been impeached long ago!

In reading, teaching and studying the Constituion, I believe it is NOT ONLY OUR RIGHT, BUT OUR DUTY, to PHYSICALLY REVOLT against this UNCONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT and REPLACE it with one that follows the CONSTITUION, AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW.

Our government has been infiltrated by KNOWN SOCIALISTS AND COMMUNISTS, and there are 80 some PRESENTLY SERVING in OUR CONGRESS. This has become an ILLEGAL GOVERNMENT, RUN BY AN ILLEGAL, and therefore does not have permission of WE THE PEOPLE to GOVERN us. Therefore, it MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED, just as our ancestors did 235 years ago!!

KEEP YOUR 2ND AMENDMENTS CLOSE AND YOUR AMMO CLOSE AND DRY!

I proudly served in the United States Air Force for 30 years. I took the oath several time over those years and I meant every word. The Revolution should begin now while we can do it with little blood letting. I want my country back and I'm sure you do too. What we see going on in Washington today is not Democracy or that of a Rebublic. We see a man in the presidency who believes he's a king/savior. He will is greater that our Constitution or that of any other man. It's time to relieve him of his duties. Also relieve the congress of their's. The late Navy Admiral Hyman Rickover once said, "A free society can survive only with men and women of INTEGRITY. Mediocraty can destroy us just as surely as perils for more famous. In a society that is willing to accept mediocraty, the opportunity for failure is boundles." In Washington right now we have nothing by medicraty.

Whatever your intentions your efforts here are extremely dangerous. The DHS is frantically searching for some way to identify white, christian, Americans as the terrorist threat facing America. The responses you receive will be used by them to do this however innocently provided. My recommendation is to immediately cease this inquiry before you are raided and all your records ceased and all respondors questioned and placed on a watch list. Whether or not this is what Jefferson was referring to is beside the point and will provide no defense to DHS persecution.

The problem we face is the result of years of pandering and corruption and it boils down to numbers.

The number of people that now recognize the government as the provider for their wants and needs has grown faster than the number of people that want the government to stay within its confined role.

The process of electing officials to represent us has turned into a highest bidder contest and money will buy elections. The lack of character or integrity perfectly suits the people that bought them their post as they need them to be corrupt to help them pass whatever legistlation they need to push their personal agenda.

A revolution? Start by locking up the 536 currently there and hold them for trial for treason and perjury for violations of their oath and any number of illegal laws they have voted to enact.

Freeze their assets and sell off their belongings and use that money to help pay down the debt. They used their positions for personal gain over a role of leading the country according to the law, let them be the examples for all to see.

Return power to the States and dismantle the absurdity that has become the Federal government.

We the people, that is how it all started and that is what we can rely on to change the course of this once great nation. I firmly believe there are enough patriots out there, yet we wait for someone else to lead. If you truly believe in the rule of law and our true, as our founding fathers ment, form of government. We must make a stand at the ballot box. Then if corruption creeps in again, we must be prepaired to take a physical stand against a tyranical form of government. If you lie long enough and repeat it often enough the truth will not prevail. We have taken God out of our country and it seems as if he is saying well if that is what you want, let them eat cake!

It is time, almost too late. Most people are brainwashed bleeding hearts. I'm sick of seeing teenagers who will not stand attention when the National Anthem is played. What are we teaching this generation? I'm locked and loaded. Let's go!!

Most Armed Forces personnel believe that The Oath applies only on the battlefield. They do not consider the myriad forms of defense of the Constitution. For example, having your skull crushed while fighting a baton-wielding New Black Panther in front of a polling station is no different than if it had been a rifle butt applied by a jihadi in Crapistan. Life incarceration for killing an internal enemy of the Constitution is no different than withering away in a POW camp. They are both enemies of the Constitution.

I am saying that we don´t think about this since, as you pointed out, the topic is rarely discussed. We need people to start thinking in this manner. Please publsh a follow-up essay to explain this. I have neither your exposure, intelligence, nor writing abilities to get that

message out.

It is time to get these traitors out of office!

Mr.Henry Bowman;

Well, and eloquently said! Precise, accurate, and timely. Thank you. Your surname is quite well known in the Revolutionary episodes. Perhaps it will be again.

I took an oath 60 1/2 years ago to uphold and support the constution,as a united states Marine. The members of the congress all took the same oath,

as did the president,but rhey have all failed to do

as they swore,I think they should all be fired,

and sone tried for treason.I guess I still think like the Marine I have been for sixty years.

That question, phrased several ways, has been a topic of conversation amongst a number of my close friends for some time - in summary the question is what act, passage of law, decree, action or ??? by the government would it take to force you to take up arms against said government?

The question began being raised back during GW's second term, along about the time he decided to 'abandon the free enterprise system in order to save it' (I believe that's a fairly accurate rendition of his statement), to the dismay of almost everyone I know and associate with circumstances have not improved or diminished the discussion.

Additionally, given the track record of the current crop of politicians, with a few notable exceptions; the lack of interest in, or adherence to, what the majority of their constituents want is not engendering any solace in the ability to effect real change via the ballot box.

The phrase "We hold these truths to be self-evident ...." is from the Declaration of Independence, and not the Constitution. It's intent at that time was to justify our break-away from England, and had nothing at all to do with the surmise that we have the "right" to even assume that "it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government..."

So I guess that I have to disagree.

It is time for another revolution because the answer is obvious that our present form of govt. is detrimental to our Constitution.

The Tea Party is so far civil disobedience and it has the other side concerned, which is reason for hope and continued resolve. A blood revolution should always be last resort.

As for the question of if we can restore after years of usurpation and an eroding of our personal, sovereign authority, I would say it is never too late. I would agree however that a restoration would be daunting and time, a hinderance.

Waiting for the ballot box in 2012 has me deeply troubled. In a little more than 2 1/2 years a lot of "fundamental change" has taken place. The left's agenda knows the time until the election also. I fear their transformation agenda will have much more detrimental effect. However things go, we should never submit to tyranny. We owe it to posterity no less than our founders left to us. Courage, honor and heritage belong to us too. Providence sought with piety has proven God can bless this land still. Our greatness does not have to be lost to history.

Not yet; we must work the system by un-electing those that deserve it. That just about covers the majority of the Executive and Legislative branches.

I believe we have not reached critical mass in the assaults on our liberties. It will have to get a lot worse before enough citizens come to this realization, and to take that Big Step.

Having said that, wife and I will not go quietly into the night!

I have on multiple occasions, taken The Oath in the service of Our Country. I have grave concerns for my kids and their kids.

YES

I am frankly surprised it hasn't already taken place. From the beginning of Obama's presidency, he has violated his oath of office in every manner possible, deceived the American people at every turn, and put in place extremely destructive laws and power agents. I don't understand how we allowed this to get as far as it has. There should be legal recourse to remove him and his appointees from office even without an election, and to reverse out every bill he has signed and decision he has made!

It is a testiment to the civility and tolerance of the Tea Party and the partriotic Americans in general that this government has not already been cast out of office. Unfortu nately, it is those same qualities that make us vulnerable to complete destruction of our way of life.

AM A 30YR RET NAVY VET. 1943 TO 1972. AT 85YRS I

AM PROBABLY TOO OLD EXCEPT TO SAY, WHEN THE SHOT

BEGINS TO FLY, I PRAY GOD WILL GIVE ME STRENGTH TO

BE IN THE VERY FRONT LINES.

BE WELL AND CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY.

jl

Repeal the 16th amendment since congress has shown not to be trustworthy with our money.

Repeal the 17th amendment to put the power of the senate back into the hands of the State Legislatures.

Add an amendment that abolishes the Federal Reserve the evil enabler of congress and stealer of our money by inflating the currencey and put a cap on all fees and duties owed to the government at 3.5 percent of GDP. They can't get big if they have no money to do it with. Add one more Item that ALL GOVERNMENT LANDS be transferred to the States for the States use to broaden their tax base. The Government would be forced to rent or lease land. I effect strip them of the power of emminent domaine.

I hold my oath of office as sacred. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. "Let it come! I repeat, sir, let it come!"

In my 70 plus years this is the closest to a revolution that I've seen. We cannot wait much longer. If we do there will be nothing to save from the looks of things. I am tired of slipping farther and farther into the "heap" of poverty. My grand children, I'm afraid, will not live to see what America WAS.

LTC Burke; Is that Lt. Col? As I recall I declared I would receive, and obey, all lawful orders. The operative work there is lawful. "Retirement" is a misnomer. When I was "piped over" I went to the inactive reserve. I am still a sworn Navyman, and I do believe it is the same for the Army and all military components. What say you?

It's time. I fear the horrible destruction, but it's time.

Yes, it is long past the time for doing so. Since the Johnson administration, it has been obvious that too many of our congressmen, senators, judges, and chief executives have ignored the rights of the citizens under the Constitution and have acted as self-serving pompous asses who are more interested in lining their own pockets at our expense than representing interests of the citizens. They have ruined a Great Country and have no respect for the hard working citizens and seek only to increase their control over our lives. Now our rights to private property, liberty, and freedom are in serious jeopardy.

Revolution? YES.

Like somebody said on the internet last year there are three ways of doing things in this country the ballot box jury box and the ammo box and the first 2 haven't done much

Is it time for another American Revolution. You're d--- right.

I would absolutely love to give my opinion. However, I can't give my real name, since I am in Afghanistan as a civilian, with potential for intercept. My perspective is this: We must prepare for restoration as if it were the only alternative; conversely, we must prepare for revolution as if it were the only alternative. When success of restoration is imminent, we must be prepared to abandon the revolution. When restoration is seen as not viable, we must be prepared to embrace revolution.

Although I am older, I am a veteran, a patriot, and a conservative who is participating as I can in the GWOT. As long as I can fog a mirror, I will be doing that.

Bless you, Mark, for your work. Keep it up, and may God bless you and your team.

Absolutely, it is our duty right now to revolt against the tyranny of Barack Hussein Obama. It is time to impeach him, to overthrow all his cronies and to re-institute people who believe and support our Constitution, as it was originally written, not as the liberals would like it to read.

Is it time for another American Revolution. My heart says no, my mind says yes. It's time to take back our country from the marxist - leninists (democrats) currently in the white house and the senate and the supreme court and the house of "representatives".

I am a Veteran. I proudly served my country during the Viet Nam fiasco. Another example of democrats at work. Thank you for not letting us win that war. The Tree of Liberty must have the blood of Patriots and tyrants to flourish. I'll gladly offer mine.

dailey, your are mistaken!first, there is some doubt if DHS reads these pages. if they,(being who), do read, and are concerned there are two options. Go out and arrest some folks; (for what, sedition?), do nothing because there is a most difficult problem. Where are these folks? TEAM, (taxed enough already movement)consists of hundreds of thousands of American citizens.The probability of any direct reprisal by DHS is remote. If it did occur, it would be the spark that ignited the very Revolution (2) we are discussing. Semper Fi!

We are not ready yet. Needed is a passionate conservative leader to come forward. Am prayerfully looking forward to that happening.

I am afraid that the seeds of complacency have been sowed to deep to be uprooted by those who treasure freedom. The government handout has become a need from the government that is so ingrained in to many people lives. If we can return to the founding principles of this great country, I think it will take to many years to get away from the handout mentality. Hopefully the crushing ball of debt will not overcome before we can get back to the basics.

I wonder if there really is a concerned citizenry or just email 'talk'... Our Country is about to become a second or third class Nation and our leaders don't seem to get it or give damn... I'd fight if only I knew who to fight... Remember the Revolution happened in a very small area and the citizens were not that educated, so they followed those that were educated, and thank God the set up a Republic, imagine what we would be if they set up the first USSR type government... God Help Us, PLEASE... Don D.

It is past time for a revolution. Obama ( I will never refer to him as President ) should be impeached before Nov. 2012 and get rid of his "socialist cadre of usefull idiots".

It's time to get rid of all "elected" officials who have not served their country in the military. It's time to make the "right to vote" a benefit of serving in the military. It's time to get rid of all career politicians and get back to citizens serving their country. They have freedom because of people like me who served and asked for nothing else but the chance to serve our Country.

I thought it was time for a popular uprising when BHO decided to nationalize the car companies. He overstepped his authority then, and has bee going full-steam from there. I've heard people say that if he thinks he'll lose the election in '12, he'll declare a state of emergency and impose martial law, suspending the election. Will that spur the populous?

Just reported today – Communist Party of USA Backs Obama For 2012 Election

Read the full article at: http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=329449

Also, Chuck Baldwin’s article of today (8/4/11) discusses the Federal concentration camps being built along our NORTHERN borders, the use of the military in police activities across this country (Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 is dead), and more. Read Chuck Baldwin’s article today at: http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/home/?p=3818

Also keep in mind that IF an actual revolution was begun to restore this country to its former glory, that our foreign enemies would not sit idly by, waiting for the outcome. The Soviet Union might be no more, but do you really think that all of their nukes, their tanks, and all of their military equipment and troops were simply dismantled and recycled? Do you think that the Chinese would sit idly by as well, knowing that their comrades in the U.S. might be overthrown? If you doubt that they have comrades in Washington D.C., then do a Google search and see how many have been elected. Here is one result: http://www.sodahead.com/fun/communist-party-members-you-voted-into-congress/blog-135599/

Some have written that the freedom loving people of this country should wait until the 2012 elections, to throw the bums out. This is naiveté at best. Does anyone really think that ‘the entrenched system’ can be effectively changed within that same system? You might as well try to get the fox to return the hens to the chicken coop!

I think a revolution is what is needed, but it must be at the ballot box, for now.

However, we must remember, that before it's all said and done, the precious metals we will all need will not be gold & silver. They will be lead and brass. It's inevitable and biblical. A day's wages for a loaf of bread?

I think that explosing to the general public the meaning both litteraly and figuretively of this statement in the Constitution would have an enourmous impact on the citizens of the U.S. It would put every citizen on notice that we take the Conctitution most seriously.

Jim Neely

I've been practicing civil disobedience since abortion became legal. It can be an effective tool, but it requires media attention, which we are getting very little of.

You have got to remember that Obama is an Acorn advocate. The true, historical Acorn agenda is to derail our free market, capitalism. His record is clear that he wants to crash the system. Sadly, congress, like lemmings, have given him license to propel his agenda full speed ahead. Tea Party, et al, have to step up and make a noise. I pray for

our kids and grandkids. Their freedom is fading fast!

I refuse to comment, on the grounds that it may tend to incriminate me.

I am concerned about the fortitude and stamina of many citizens claiming to be conservative or independent as evidenced by some of the polling numbers related to the debt ceiling negotiations. Too many are more focused on the net value of their 401K or investments than on the future of the country, it would seem. I am hopeful that those polls were not truly representative of the majority, but their influence on many of our representatives was discouraging. If the short-term fluctuations of the market can change the attitudes as much as reflected in those polls, how many will side with any level of revolutionary action?

The will of the people is obvious and has only begun to coalesce but restoring order from chaos is an uphill battle. Momentum, an invisible force that maintains speed and direction unless another force is applied. When all the other forces are examined, I doubt the patriotic momentum will change the probable outcome. If you turn the reins loose for too long, you don't get to choose where you end up.

I'm 65 and made a decision to do whatever I have to do to save my country. I don't know how close we are to the tipping point but the progressives will keep pushing until good people see that they have no choice but to stand and fight. I feel cared for by God and will let him guide me in the future. I refuse to be afraid.

Yes, but it needs to be fought at the ballot box.

Absolutely! Certainly by the ballot box first followed by civil disobedience if necessary, but if one supports civil disobedience one must be prepared to go all the way.

Like many others, I did not serve during and in Vietnam to see my county become communist.

As the wife of an 4 yr. Air Force Veteran of the Korea war, we have both pondered that question. We feel firmly that our liberty is in jeopardy with this administration. Many of our friends who are veterans have discussed with us, is this what our veterans fought and died for? Is this what we sacrificed our time protecting our country for? There have been a lot of angry discussions carried on about this administration and it's "friends". You say the Tea Party is the beginning, We sure hope so. We are fearful about the next election. If the American people don't wake up what will the next four years bring!

I believe in freedom and liberty. Thirty years ago I took the oath to defend the constituion against all enemies froeign and domestic. I have been tryiing to keep that oath ever since. I vote in every election. This last election gave me hope that we can turn things around> But if not and the time to take arms comes, America will no longer be free after I am no longer breathing.

I certainly hope that the number of voters now on the public dole have not outnumbered those of us who want true Liberty. If in fact we are outnumbered, it will be virtually impossible to reverse the minds of those receiving that which they did not earn.

I sincerely hope that Walter E. Williams is wrong when he says that he is certain that Barrack Obama will be re-elected for a second term.

This is my second remarks on the table today... I don't know that anyone on their own are ready to fight... As I said in my last post, I don't know who to fight... BUT, if and when a enemy appears in all it's glory I'll be there standing beside my fellow Americans... Let's hope and pray in 2012 we can CLEAN HOUSE, SENATE AND WHITE HOUSE all together... Don D.

I look at todays "Essay" as strong support for the true supporters of our "Declaration of Independence" and on our "Constitution", both of which are under seige by an Administration that clearly is moving in the direction contrary to both. As much as I'd like to see a Revolution initiated by the ballot box, I think the "entitlement attitude" that prevails in our society today is significantly strong to warrant the realization that an actual physical Revolution is a viable possibility. I would only hope that our military forces hold true to their "oath". They are the ones responsible for the feeedom we enjoy today, and they are the key to the preservation of same in the future.

people need to memorize the citizens rule book. we must stand ready to defend each other via fija.

www.citizensbook.com

Two great quotes come to mind. "An armed society is a polite society" and "Never miss a chance to tell Mrs. Grundy to go fly a kite". Robert Heinlein 1967.

Revolt against our duly elected government is reprehensible and to be considered only if said Government puts its Citizens under unnecessary duress.

We must try above everything else due process, Constitutional directed methods of address to our problem, and attempt every means possible prior to any drastic action.

A Civil War will tear this Country apart and might end in splitting our Country.

One thing for sure,,, Members of the current administration, Congress, and Judicial, are NOT living up to their Oath of Office.

The ballot box and a might show at the 2012 elections would be wonderful, but the left will not go gently down to defeat. They are too close to their finish line and I expect Obama was groomed to be their 'closer'.

And what to make of this new 'super Congress'? Larry Pratt, of the GOA among others is sounding a vociferous alarm and from what I've read, that alarm is completely justified.

So while I can hear Patrick Henry's March 23, 1775 speech in my ears("Gentlemen may cry 'Peace! Peace!' but there is no peace. The war is actually begun."), I will resolve to give the 2012 election a chance - at least at this point.

But do not think the statists (whether left or their neo-con/mercantilist comrades without whom none of this would be happening) will play fair or accept a loss.

With a total of 48+ years of combined military (28 yrs) and Department of the Army Civil Service (20+ yrs) I feel strongly oriented to restoring our nation to its primary roots and foundation principles, a Constitutionally based Democratic Republic, under God, at the earliest possible opportunity.

With respect to that opinion, I advocate the time honored manner of dealing with such decisive objectives. The American Vote is the catalyst needed to remove Obama and his ilk from the positions of power in our nations governance, Obviously our next Presidential Election is not until November 2012.

That dichotomy of removal by vote or by war may take on its own mantle before that election process can evolve. If so, we will see a war in and among this countries peoples that will far exceed the bloodshed of our earlier Revolutionary War and that of the American Civil War. That price is almost too much to even think seriously about.

However, not removing Obama and his breed before he has time to further disrupt our nations initial Constitution and to wrongfully deny each State of this Union it's U.S. Constitutionally granted powers of internal self-government is more than wrong, it is criminal in nature. The daily acts perpetrated by Obama and his appointed delegates; which are in fact contrary to US Constitutional rule, become more and more invasive and more and more like a usurpation of those individual States Rights.

A need is great now to decide; as a freedom loving, U.S. Constitutionally based society, created by our predecessors as a God loving nation extending rights and liberties according to our Constitution and Bill of Rights to each and every American, can we indeed await the elections of November 2012?

If the consensus of the American people is that more immediate action is needed. I will be one of the first to reactivate my earlier military posture in an active way to assist in ousting this self-anointed miscreant from his present position in our government.

I think we have the momentum, but no one is steping up to the plate. There is no acceptable candidate being offered who can win.

Wow, 715 and counting. For every one that has a comment there are millions that are on the same page and talk to only their friends who are also on the same page that don‘t appear here in this forum. There always is a leader that will take the bull by the horns and damm the torpedoes. Just maybe those in office will smell the coffee and turn into responsible adults when it comes to tax and spend practices before the worst scenario becomes reality.

Those in the House and Senate should remember that the citizens of this country will bear any burden to retain our rights and liberty. There may be fear, but there will be action if our elected assume we will follow down the road to servitude to socialist tyrannical government quietly.

If as one message says, some Democrat Congress men have introduced a bill to tax all bank deposits and withdrawals (I hope I have this correct -- 1 percent,

it is time to call such people what they are -- statists and imperialists. And to ready oneself for resistance.

Something has to be done at the voting booth, because we are not being represented by those in office now. Let's see isn't that taxation without reprenentation. Seems I heard that somewhere before. And, also, it really seems to me like we are living in slavery to the government. Both seem like good reasons to vote them all out of office, if they can't be made to go sooner. I think we must get back to following the Constitution, because the idiots in all three branches don't.

RE: RK SPRAU:

I'm all for armmed insurection against the Obama regime. However let us also use every means at our disposal to awaken the cooperation of our fellow patriots. Imagine the fear (in the white House) if a million partiots marched on washinggon D.C. calling for the resignation of Obama and Biden!

Click on the link to sign this petition

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CITIZEN INDICTMENT FORM

A Project of Americans United for Freedom

In the matter of

Barack Hussein Obama

Abuse of Executive Power

To: Representative Lamar Smith

Chairman, U.S. House

Judiciary Committee

The undersigned citizen of the United States of America, acting as an official juror for the Citizen's Grand Jury, demands that you use your powerful position as House Judiciary Committee Chairman to issue the following indictment against Barack Hussein Obama on the following charges:

Perpetrating acts of fraud, perjury and conspiracy in his refusal to confirm his lawful eligibility to serve as president under the U.S. Constitution Article II, Section 1, constituting impeachable offenses of high crimes and misdemeanors adumbrated in U.S. Constitution Article II, Section 4;

Surrendering sovereign U.S. war-making to foreign powers and international authorities by attacking Libya without consulting Congress, in violation of U.S. Constitution Article 1, Section 8Â and U.S. Code Title 50, Chapter 33:1541-1548;

Accepting foreign title and office while acting as U.S. President and without consulting Congress when in 2009, Obama assumed the Chairmanship of the UN Security Council, the international body responsible for declaring war on behalf of the UN, in violation of U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 9;

Making bribery attempts in word and in deed, as Obama administration offered bribes to at least three Federal candidates for office: Joe Sestak, Andrew Romanoff and Jim Matheson, in violation of U.S. Code Title 18, Section 201;

Defying a Federal Court Order by refusing to halt the unconstitutional implementation of the "Patient Healthcare and Affordable Care Act of 2010, popularly known as "ObamaCare," in violation of U.S. Constitution Article II, Section 3, and Article III, Sections 1 & 2;

Defying a Federal Court Order by refusing to grant lawful deep water drilling permits, in violation of U.S. Constitution Article II, Section 3, and Article III, Sections 1 & 2;

Executive Branch creation and implementation of regulations asserting unconstitutional force of Federal law on matters explicitly rejected by or contrary to the will and intent of Congress, specifically the EPA implementation of Cap and Trade, in violation of U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 1 and Section 8;

Refusing to secure our broken borders from illegal alien invasion, international criminal incursion, and terrorist cadre penetration, in violation of U.S. Constitution, Article III, Section 3 and Article IV, Section 4;

Executive Branch malfeasance and impeding the administration of justice by preventing the U.S. Department of Justice from investigating crimes committed for the direct benefit of the President by presidential associates including: voter intimidation at the hands of the New Black Panthers and ACORN election fraud, in violation of U.S. Constitution Article II, Section 3, and U.S. Criminal Code Section 135, (Comp. St. § 10305);

Direct mobilizing and funding of mob violence, sedition and insurrection, as witnessed in Wisconsin, by the President's own reelection campaign group Organizing for America, and including open statements of incitement to the insurrection by the President himself, in violation of U.S. Penal Code, Chapter 115, Section 2383;

Executive Branch usurpation of lawmaking powers voiding duly enacted legislation of Congress by improperly preventing the U.S. Department of Justice from defending established Federal law - specifically the Defense of Marriage Act, in violation of U.S. Constitution Article II, Section 3;

Adhering to the enemies of the United States, giving them aid and comfort, as witnessed by consorting with, supporting and installing to powerful Federal positions persons who in writing, word and deed have called for and promoted the overthrow of America's constitutionally guaranteed Republican form of government, and the overthrow of the United States Constitution; including but not limited to William Ayers, Bernadette Dohrn, Cass Sunstein, John Holdren, Dalia Mogahed, Harold Koh, and Eric Holder, in violation of U.S. Constitution, Article III, Section IV and U.S. Penal Code, Section 2385.

I have supported freedom and liberty for over 50 years now. That is why the only Republican I support is Ron Paul. Until we wake up and realize what an awful president George Bush was, we will just keep putting big goverment Republicans in power. It is time to not just end the left wing war on freedom but also the right wing war on freedom ie. war on terror, drugs, what we do in the prviacy of our homes and the list goes on. If the Republican party does not change, I will once again stay home on election day, it is much better then voting for more war and big government.

At the moment it looks unavoidable. Obama appears to be unstable, and focused only on tearing down this country and installing an Islamic power structure.

I do not believe however, at my age, that I would endure a revolution.

It's time to take action on "taking back our government." I am retired military and I proudly took the oath to "support and defend." The greatest thing about our form of government is that a revolution need not be either by arms or by bloodshed but by an overwhelming assault at the ballet box. We, the people, must ensure that our candidates know that they serve the people, not themselves. I agree that the Constitution and Essential Liberty must be defended at any cost. It's time that patriots everywhere step up and be heard. Thank you Patriot Post for being a voice to be heard and a force to be reckoned with.

The momentum you feel is the water being accelerated as it begins to spin down the drain. Unfortunately, there are as many useful idiots with an "R after there name as with a "D". The recent debacle with the so called debt crisis is a perfect example of drilling smaller holes in the bottom of the sinking boat to let the water out. I believe the only way things will change is for the country to suffer a truly catastrophic collapse. Then I only pray the statists don't use it as an excuse to truly seize power at the point of a martial law gun.

With the implementation of the "Congressional Super Committee" we have gone past representative government and into oligarchy. This committee does not respond to the people who elected them. They claim the authority to alter tax structure and other functions that belong with Congress, but without any oversight and without putting it to a vote of the general Congress.That means Congress is way overstepping its authority and needs to be cut off at the knees. The Constitution only calls for Congress to meet at least once a year. It does not authorize them to stay in Washington looking for ways to enrich themselves at taxpayer expense nor does it authorize them to take those taxes and give the money to foreign nations and to the needy - no matter how noble that may seem. It is time to take back the country and return it to a Representative Republic as it was designed to be in the Constitution.

I do believe that the time has come for those of us who are true patriots to step up and be counted against tyrannical government. We have given our so called leaders plenty of time to make things right, and they continue with their destructive behavior. Through the passage of bills that are signed into law without review, and signed into law by one who is not a legal citizen of our great nation, they are slowly taking from us the very rights guaranteed by our Constitution. Our Constitution and Bill of Rights are being upsurped.........used for toilet paper by those who think they know what's best for the legal citizens of this country. What we have today, is a conspiracy to bring this country to it's knees by any means necessary.....destruction from within, by the hands of those we have elected and entrusted to protect our rights. Now, it is iminent that WE, THE PEOPLE let them know that we have had enough of "politics as usual", and we are going to do something about it. The time for rhetoric has passed.....the call to action is now!

Wow, 715 and counting. For every one that has a comment there are millions that are on the same page and talk to only their friends who are also on the same page that don‘t appear here in this forum. There always is a leader that will take the bull by the horns and damm the torpedoes. Just maybe those in office will smell the coffee and turn into responsible adults when it comes to tax and spend practices before the worst scenario becomes reality.

Those in the House and Senate should remember that the citizens of this country will bear any burden to retain our rights and liberty. There may be fear, but there will be action if our elected assume we will follow down the road to servitude to socialist tyrannical government quietly.

When those we elect chose to be cowards and display the intestinal fortitude of an amoeba they deserve to be removed from office by the brave souls that still believe in the rule of law, the constitution, the rights of the governed, and the Holy Trinity. We (the American people) hold these truths (The ones of freedom) to be self evident. . .

Need I say more!

Howdy.

since the passing of the 14TH AMENDMENT where this nation went from a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC TO A DEMOCRATIC CORPORATION and especially with the passing of the FEDERAL RESERVE BANK ACT AND THE PASSING OF THE IRS ACT this nation is now a SOCIALIST POLICE STATE.

and it's WAY past time WE THE PEOPLE took this nation BACK from the GLOBAL, BANKERS and ARREST ALL PAST AND PRESENT TRAITORS ALIVE WHO HELPED CREATE THIS MONSTER AND RESTORE THIS NATION BACK TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAWFUL REPUBLIC GIVEN US BY OUR FORE FATHERS.

and were NOT going to get this by VOTING. so let the GAMES BEGIN.

YES AND YES

It's time , America- to wake up and fire ALL of those in Washington. The only solution is to TOTALLY clean house, institute the 28th Amendment, and eliminate ALL of the perks that the politicians of BOTH parties voted THEMSELVES. Let's return both common sense and sanity to government.

If the foundations are destroyed,What can the righteous do?

The left is not ignorant and understand this threat and have been addressing it for decades. This is one reason they have attacked education and morality (church) among other foundations that our republic stands on. One important factor in this question is do we have enough foundation for any revolution or has it rotted beyond hope? Even the "secular" folks of revolutionary times were standing on firmer footing than many today.

After posting my previous comments I went back and read some of the other comments. It is encouraging to see so many Patriots here. If Tea Party people are terrorists, then I am proud to be a terrorist. But if that is the way they want to play it, they need to be careful because the Jihad has not yet begun. We Patriots and Tea Partiers (aka terrorists) will only take so much before we fight back. To the Texans who have mentioned Texas succeeding, well I spent 2 years at Ft Hood, Tx and loved Texas. If y'all sucede, I might just move back to Texas and join y'all. I may ne a Yankee by birth, but I am a southerner at heart. It seems that Texas is a place that still understands freedom, unfortunately, here in the north east many don't. So my fellow terrorists, let's do whatever is necessary to save this country that I love and have spent the last thirty years of my life serving and defending. I am ready to keep defending freedom and liberty in or outside the system, whatever it takes to stay free. with liberty for all.

After serving the United States Army for forty years, I have asked myself this question many times recently. Our Senators and representatives have lost any concept of what honoring our Constitution means. I am almost too old to have an effect on this soon to be rebelion. But I fear for the country that must stoop so low in order to be heard. My pride for our beloved country was enforced by spending tours of duty in places that had little or no freedom. If only our youth could experience exactly what it is like to live in such ravaged countries. Perhaps they will experience it sooner than we think. God bless the USA.

no. too many people feasting at the "public trough".

i forgot to add.

once we the people take this nation back from the TRAITORS, we NEED TO IMPLEMENT TERM LIMITS on any office holder.

and only ONE TERM NO MORE DAMN CAREER POLITICIANS.

their KILLING OUR NATION AND JUST ABOUT NOW HAVE HER ON HER KNEES.

You’re kidding, right? Or is this a trap? You want free and uninhibited, but reasoned, comments about the point, and whether we are at or near the point, for a revolution by loyal, Constitution-loving Americans against the United States of America and its incumbent elected and high appointed officials, on an open post where real names are required. Anyone who posts in favor of that is going to be on a federal list of “dangerous terrorist revolutionaries” or whatever, as per that earlier infamous DHS memo about how dangerous we Christians, pro-life people, lovers of the Constitution, believers in the interpretation of the Constitution that even a majority of our Supreme Court recently, correctly, adopted, etc.

Our idiot government and CIA, starting under a Republican President and Democrat Congress, , had me on a secret list of Soviet spies and sympathizers from 1959 to 1976 or so, and lied to my Senator and me about this from 1959 to 1983, just for doing some academic research that our State Department and others knew about. If they can’t tell a conservative economics student from a Communist, are so careless that we knew about this, and don’t check and correct their facts through several administrations of both parties after being presented with the evidence, I don’t trust our government to protect us from enemies foreign or domestic, or not to abuse the intelligence or military function against me or other loyal Americans who may disagree with them, much less anyone whose “talk of revolution” the Supreme Court, and some of its more liberal justices, have said is protected and has a long and honorable history in America.

I’m not sure the Republican Party could unify and organize a decent panty raid, much less either a successful election or revolution. I can’t get half the people I know, including the daughters, sisters, and nieces of elected and high appointed officials palmed off on us by both parties, to register and vote for anyone. My reading of, for example, the returns from Ohio in the 2008 Presidential election indicates that, while Obama and his people, doing something the conservatives have dreamed about for generations, turned out about 200,000 new (mostly young or black) voters, but that the real reason they carried Ohio was that about 300,000 Bush voters “went fishing” and didn’t vote for anybody. More people in this county in northeast Texas made reportable-size $200.00 up contributions just to leftist MoveOn.org, much less other Democratic payees, than to our side. Various factions of the hoped-for conservative and Republican coalition publicly want to throw other key constituencies overboard, and some claimed Republican and conservative leaders have bragged about not supporting and helping to defeat successive Republican candidates, while saying less about thus helping elect Carter, Clinton, and Obama and giving us their choices for the Supreme Court, etc.

Theoretically, if we could put together a revolt, or a recall, we could, less painfully, get the Constitution amended to restore the original intent of a federal government of defined and limited functions and powers, but I’ve not seen anyone seriously try that in the over fifty years I’ve been active.

it was time for a revolution a long time ago. barack obama is no lower than the clintons or bushes, only more obviously a low-life.

A new Revolution is forth coming, to rid our Government of the evil that has grown there.When the person that is our President can lie, brake our laws, and refuse the will of the people, and our elected officals don't do nothing. Then it is time the PEOPLE did.

I am afraid that the time for for a revelution is way overdue. The treasonous vipers in congress and the White House should be in chains and tried for crimes of treason against the American people.

Term limits should be reinstituted.

It may be that we have millions ready to vote against Obama but first we have to have someone worth voting for. Right now the conservative nation is so divided that if we cant pull it together we're lost! Personally I'm hoping for either Rick Perry or Herman Cain. Either one has the personality strong enough to defeat our common enemy.

As to the soldier that asked when his oath ended I say NEVER! Not at the end of life! Not it death! The Constitution of the United States is NOT the government! They twist it and use it anyway they can. Some have said that the president should have used his right under section 5 of the 14th amendment to overide congress and just up the debt limit on his own, I'm surprised he didn't. The fact is that if he had he would have been admitting that there is an open state of rebellion in this country because that's what the amendment covered and specifically stated that Congress ( not the Senate or the President) had the power.

I'm praying with everything I have that Obama is defeated in 2012 because if he's re-elected then I believe we will have a civil revolution. If that occurs it cant be like the civil war where a new constitution was written to replace our constitution. If that's the case that side whoever they may be will loose patriots that have sworn a solumn oat to defend that ver constitution. It would have to be a revolution. When I say civil revolution, in point of fact it'll be a revolution but also a civil war and a race war. If anyone thinks that a future revolution will be anything like the last civil war, think again. We lost approx. 260,000 men on the Confederate side in that war, that'll be a drop in the bucket compared to what will happen if we had to fight again. So the best remedy is to defeat Obama in 2012 and avoid my prediction.

The revolution will be at the ballot box, or we'll be headed to re-education camps. Of course all those who favor a revolution are being monitored, so shut the heck up and get out and vote.

Old Marine here. You will notice I didn't say "former Marine" Ain't no such thing! Excuse the grammatical errors, as I know better! I am also a member of The Oath Keepers. I suggest anybody concerned about the present state of our Republic to Google Oath Keepers and see what we are about.

It is abslutely time for a new American Revolution! Our founding fathers had no more valid complaints with King George than we do with the Traitor in the White House.

Obama and his ilk have bent, stapled and completely mutilated the very Constitution that allowed them to be elected by a majority of fools who believed his promise for change.

We got change, all right- change of money from our pockets to theirs; change of attitude from pride in our country to apologizing to the very countries that threaten us; and change of the right to arrange our own medical care to a boon-doggle that will - and can- never work.

As a retired member or the U.S. Army, I still remember my oath--to proctct and defend... against ALL ENEMIES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.

Is thare any rational American who doubts the gang in the White House is an enemy to our country?