What Can I Do?
Colonel Dan, SASS Life
#24025
“They tell us…that we are weak – unable to cope with so formidable an
adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be when we are totally
disarmed…Three million people, armed in the holy cause of liberty…are
invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us.” ~
Patrick Henry ~
I get a lot of email on a lot of topics but that
which boosts my spirits and tells me there are more solid patriots out there
than the media or radical left would have us believe are those asking: What
can I do to help restore that “Spirit of ‘76?
What
I’ll suggest is nothing magical or complex, just basic. The best operations I’ve ever seen (military
or civilian) have been the simplest plans boldly executed by dedicated people.
Simplicity works best when applied with dedication, intensity and enthusiasm.
Nor do I want to pontificate or issue orders. I retired from issuing
orders about 12 years ago. I’ll just offer a few thoughts about what
individuals can do to help win this cultural war.
The
real key to forcing any governing body into effective change is for the
governed to go on offense in great numbers.
Just as Americans demonstrated during the immigration amnesty bill uproar
in June, we must roar. We must show resolve,
intensity, determination and controlled anger pressed in the face of our
political leaders—leaders who are driven to appropriate action only by
credible threats to their public image, political office and personal power. Intense,
vocal and extensive pressure from
Know thyself. First, you must determine where you’re
willing to take a stand before you decide what you’ll do and how far you’ll go.
Then when the time comes to put up or shut up, you won’t be as torn when
the pressure is greatest. Don’t start
something you don’t have the heart to finish and don’t be a bar room hero—the
ones that have bigger mouths than brains. I avoid braggadocio because those
who talk most perform least when the chips are down. Still waters run
deep while shallow waters just babble.
Get actively involved. Join one or more active
pro-constitution/pro-gun groups then support them with your time and money.
Volunteer to help out with and attend their functions. Read about and
discuss current issues, books, articles and kick around ideas face to face, via
email and over the Internet with your fellow patriots—you’ll be encouraged by
all the like-minded folks you meet.
Don’t
expect to totally agree with every stance your group takes on every issue nor
will you always agree with the tactics employed to fight every battle, but
don’t quit just because of a few disagreements. Keep your eye on the big
picture. It’s that final objective we’re interested in not every rock we
must step over in getting there.
Push for organization and coordination.
Encourage your group to join forces and fight in a combined and coordinated way
with other groups…something I’ve always advocated if we are to have a solid
chance of success. By this I’m not suggesting that all groups fold into one.
What I’m advocating is the coordination of specific talents, resources and
actions of these separate groups toward a common objective. Coordinated
and combined forces are far greater than the individual parts and the
establishment of such a combined force is the most effective means of taking
action. There are an estimated 80 million gun owners in
Speak with conviction, act boldly and don’t compromise on principle.
Politicians, the news media and the nation must know how strongly we feel about
preserving our freedom…we must “yell like hell” and in great
numbers! They must realize we mean business and that we will act boldly
in preserving that freedom. Weight of
numbers with a unified, bottom line message is more important than the exact
words sent. Politicians are more impressed by sheer numbers than one or
two eloquently written letters. So continually flood them with email,
phone calls, faxes and letters and be willing to take to the streets if necessary
in support of what you know is right. Let
your determination and resolve shine through…leftists are frightened of strong
and uncompromising resolve built on truth.
Support those that support
America. Money talks, so as much as
possible, do business only with those companies and people you know who stand
up for traditional American values. Banks that issue credit cards to illegal
invaders is not a bank I’d support as an example. Just as important, let those businesses know
why you are or are not supporting them. Be polite but very firm.
Temper your anger and enthusiasm. “Those the gods seek
to destroy, they first make mad.” Don’t allow unchecked anger or excessive
enthusiasm to overrule good sense. Rushing down that trial will lead you
into an ambush and that’s not what we need to win. A professionally
executed plan by a dedicated and focused force is more effective than even the
largest band of irrational players. Let your actions speak very
loudly and keep your cool. Cool heads always prevail while unchecked rage
leads to destruction.
Don’t get discouraged. Don’t be taken in
by lies and think all is lost. Question everything that comes from the
mainstream press and every politician—take nothing at face value.
Many in the anti-freedom camp will make the most outrageous statements telling
you they’re winning because this is what the American people want so you better
jump on board…after all, it is for the children! Most Americans will
never call them on these lies. Don’t be deceived. You know the
right of it, so show them the courage of your convictions. Hang tough and
be determined…don’t let down and don’t let up, challenge the lies at every turn
and never give up.
Vote and encourage others to vote. Never
think one vote doesn’t count. If everyone felt that way, we would indeed
be lost. I don’t presume to tell anyone how to vote even though I
do have some strong feelings about my own approach.
I
see myself as a Traditional Constitutionalist—certainly not a Republican or
Democrat. I’ve been gravely disappointed
in both major parties and have and will continue to vote my principles. If that is viewed as a lost cause by those
who say I may be throwing my ballot away, so be it. I can’t see where voting your principles is
ever a lost cause. Again, I’m not
telling you how to vote, just to vote.
Work for your candidates. The more you actively work to
promote those that will stand up for our causes, the more people you will
attract to jump on our wagon. That jumping on and joining in builds the
momentum needed to make a real difference.
Read about the founders and their struggle.
This can be inspiring and give you inner strength. Pick a few favorites
and get to know them. They faced tremendous
challenges but through dedication and perseverance, they won the cause to
establish a free country inspired by God.
Should we do less to preserve it?
Pray for
This
battle will be fully joined only when we, the so-called “silent majority,” are motivated enough to show Washington that we
seriously mean business and will not be silent—far from silent and certainly
not sheepishly submissive. It will be
won only by personal commitment and enthusiastic dedication to coordinated
action. We must set the example for all and push those groups to combine
their resources to fight as a coordinated force. People are impressed by
good examples and willingly follow those with whom they’re impressed and respect—be
an example. Lead, follow or get out of the way, but do so with gusto and
dedication. Stay positively focused, never compromise on principle, never
give up or permit your resolve to be diluted, challenge the lies at every turn and
pray.
Preserving
freedom has always been a tough fight, but the renewal and preservation of that
original Spirit of ’76 is worth it. Such personal commitment to live
freely will become not only an everlasting memorial to our ancestors who took
up the fight in those years that were America’s past, but also a precious gift
of insured freedom to our descendants in those years that will become America’s
future.
Just
the view from my saddle…
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