When I was Eliza’s age I was taught to respect and honor the President of the United States. It was easy. I shall have to ask my daughter if it is harder for her generation.
I cannot nor will criticize the man in power who holds the weight of the free world on his shoulders. It’s an enormous weight to bear, and I don’t believe if my prayers alone are enough to help him carry it.
Still, it is speeches like this that I will share with my children, to teach them about America, Democracy, and their Freedom.
Every generation of Americans has had to struggle to provide freedom for their children. This generation’s challenges are no different.
Ok, so this is a bit more than “slightly over the top,” but I think there are some appropriate parallels.
Glenn Beck isn’t a prophet, neither was Moroni–It was only after he had been dead for hundreds of years that Mormon said satan wouldn’t have any power if more people were like Moroni.
Both got really peeved at what citizens were doing to the government (yeah, that whole title of liberty thing)
Both issued dichotomous rhetoric (for us or against us)
Both placed their hope in their fellow citizens, and their freedom
This whole situation with our government is possibly one of the coolest things ever. More people are learning about how this republic works than at any other time in recent history. It’s doing a lot of good.
Dad gave me a book a while ago called “Empires of Trust.” It’s a good luck at the commonalitites between the Roman Empire and the American Empire. It’s very interesting and discusses how durable this country’s government really is. Part of that durability are the freedoms that allow citizen to organize their “tax day tea parties,” speak their mind publicly, and demand their officials to represent them, not just their agenda.
Yeah this country will survive its current leadership, and because of its current leadership it will probably thrive. Glenn Beck and those who listen to him are a part of the solution. They’re the folks that start of as citizens, and work their tails off to ensure their government represents the citizens who give it power.
We’re in good hands–even if you disagree with me. Even if you disagree with Glenn Beck on most everything–you’ve got to admit his 9/12 project’s principles and values are what’s needed in our homes, in our cities, and in our governments.
I’m working to bring these values to our government, and would encourage others to help. If you’re intersested in helping please visit http://912candidates.org
For those of you who miss me posting things up here, I’m afraid it might be a while. I’ve got a lot of things going on to get ready for April 15th. Below is an excerpt from http://912candidates.org Visit the site to find out more!
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Let me give you all a quick look at what’s on the plate for this site (912Candidates.org):
Working with a co-author to produce a second version of the letter (something with a bit softer tone)
Working to fix the youtube video to conform with standard commercial lengths and generally better editing
Working with newspapers to publish articles about this part of the movement that’s afoot
Working to find someone to create a press-release for *free*
Working with various websites to coordinate and promote this site
Working with tea party organizers to have them pass out flyers at their Tax Day Tea Parties.
There’s still just me, and there’s a lot going on. I’m not complaining. I just wanted to give readers some sense of direction with where things are headed. But now it’s time for the good news.
How does 40 sound? In this case, it’s a good number. I’ve contact nearly every Tea Party organizer across the country and over 40 of them have responded and said “yes” to passing out flyers at their events. Some of the responses have been great!
Matthew wrote: I think what you are doing is great!
Hampton Roads Tea Party wrote: I’m sorry your senator is Mr.Dodd,but you are not alone,most of us around the country are not happy with ours either. The Capital has become a country club/retirement community. And its up to all of us to clean it up.
Amy wrote: I would love to help you. I am more than happy to distribute flyers at the event. Let me know when you have them ready.
Susan wrote: What a terrific idea. Let me coordinate with some people on this and get back to you….
Spencer wrote: I appreciate your efforts. Keep up the good work!
Jeanie wrote: You are an awsome soul and yes you are right on. Please send me all the information and instructions on exactly how to implement this new contract deal. I am very busy but I plan to follow suit in the same direction. I totally agree, 912 candidates would at least give us real choices that we could count on. Please send me your information and requests as soon as possible. I would like to share it with the other coordinators in New Mexico before the rally on the 15th. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!! God Bless You and God Bless America!
Ross wrote: I will read over your site and do what I can to support you. My wife and I homeschool our five small children (the oldest is 9) and are very active in our church and extended family. What you are doing sounds like the first step that NEEDS to be taken. We need to find good candidates and help get them elected through means other than money.
That’s not all the responses I’ve received, but it is a good sampling. There are other organizers who are so swamped they politely said they didn’t have the time–That’s OK. There’s really no requirement for the organizer to pass out flyers–anyone attending can do that!
If you plan on attending a tea-party print off a few of these flyers and pass them around. I’m sure none of the organizers will mind. There’s NO advertising on this site. I’m not asking for money. I’m not doing this for political or financial gain. Email your friends the flyer and everyone bring 12 of them to the tea party. This will not only bring printing costs down, but will be a great way to get involved. The flyer is set up to print double sided and get cut in half.
During my corrspondence with folks to try and get attention for this site I’ve used some of the following words, which may be of interest. If you’re composing an email to someone, writing a newspaper article, or preparing a blog post, please feel free to cut and paste below.
We now have the cruelest and most perverse form of representation. We have elected officials legally bound to represent their constituents without recognizing the values of their constituents. They believe they were elected based upon their agenda to serve the people, and while they have been pushing their agenda, we have seen the seeds of great harm in that agenda. Just like the Boston Tea Party money isn’t the problem, it’s an indication of the problem. These values don’t make a stand for or against “progressive government” but those in power now seem to treat our future earnings as their “petty cash fund.” I mean really, who’s ever heard of printing 1.2 trillion dollars in the middle of the week–just cus? Although it’s a gi-normous number it’s NOT necessarily the problem. It’s a symptom. It illustrates how far we’ve come from the basic values and principles that have helped make this country something worth dieing for.
The tea parties are great. They will get the media’s attention in a big way, but those memories will soon fade from the public unless they are followed by a movement. I think I’ve got a part of that movement in this project.
This is beyond political parties. This isn’t about bashing an administration. This project doesn’t stand against something… It stands FOR something. This is an invitation to commitment, to the people, and their representatives.
I’ve come to the sad conclusion that unless I get involved (though I may have sweated in far-off deserts) I may not be able to give my children the country I want them to have. Fighting for what’s right isn’t easy, but you can’t buy a clean conscience. You can only earn it..
We’re still at a stage where we need to let people know what’s going on. I still have to say things like “Spread the Word.” “Email your friends.” “Write your letters!” Post about this site in a forums like Glenn Beck’s The 9/12 project or The FOX Nation, as a comment to a newspaper article, or on any internet forum. I’ll do my best to work through my list of things to do, so it’ll make it easier for me to help you do these things. We’re off to a good start.
Value #12 is Gratitude: Thank you for visiting. I would like to offer this **digital bow of humility and kindness** for your reading this far.
Sincerely,
Jacob
Citizen, Patriot, Veteran
http://912candidates.org
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