Just a reminder....

[Ghost in the Machine]

IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — 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, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that 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 duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

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My fellow Americans, it has come to that time again, where we *must* stand up and take back control of our Government of the People, by the People, for the People, for it is us, We, the People, who are being oppressed. This oppression transcends party lines and knows no boundries. Our Government is broken and it's up to us to fix it with the tools given to us under our Constitution and our Declaration of Independence. I have lost any and all faith and confidence in our "elected leaders" for they are not representing us, We, the People, but instead are representing the Corporations, getting rich while creating a great divide in the classes of the People. It's time to stop the madness and derail this train of abuse.

Who among you are willing to stand up with me and take our beloved Country back, removing it from the hands of those who wish to harm us and destroy our way of life as we know it? If not for yourselves, at least for the future of your children and grandchildren. We owe our future generations the privilege of growing up in the same Country that we loved and enjoyed. The course we are headed on now leads to nothing but total failure and disaster. We are reverting back in time 200+ years when we should be moving forward into a newer and more progressive existence. The days of tyrants and petty dictators have long passed. The future has spoken, and that future screams for freedom.

Wake up, then stand up.... time is not on our side.

Ghost

[Ghost in the Machine]

1. kick

[laylah]

2. k&r! Thanks for posting this. nt

[Ghost in the Machine]

12. "Peaceful Revolution and America's Restoration"

"Peaceful Revolution and America's Restoration"


It has come time to seriously discuss World Peace and how America can lead the way by example. Our current situation, which has us involved in an immoral & illegal war of aggression and the occupation of a sovereign nation, all based on lies, is NOT the way to get there.

The first thing that we have to do is bring all of our troops home. From everywhere! We will offer a "Pledge of Peace" to not just our allies, but to ALL nations and governments and we will work to get everyone to sign on.
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PLEDGE OF PEACE

We, the Government/Nation of __________________, pledge that we will not use our military forces in an aggressive manner to any nation, period.

We, the Government/Nation of __________________, pledge that we WILL help defend ANY nation who asks for our help against any other nation, including our current allies, who has broken or not signed this Pledge of Peace and is involved in aggressive acts of violence and/or war toward a peaceful nation.

We, the Government/Nation of __________________, pledge to end the arms race and to work for peaceful solutions to our problems.

We, the Government/Nation of __________________, pledge to disarm and destroy all nuclear weapons that we currently have and to end production of them immediately.

We, the Government/Nation of __________________, pledge to become leaders of the Peace Coalition and to lead by example.

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Now you might be asking "won't this mean that we have to scale down the military and make a lot of people lose their jobs"? The simple answer is "No". Now you might ask "well, what are going to *do* with all these military guys"? The answer to that is "we keep them working". How do we keep them working? There's an answer to that, also...

We can keep our Army and Marine Infantry & Recon troops busy patrolling our borders on land and we can do away with the Border Patrol, or at least scale it down to a minimum. The Air Force would patrol the borders by air, giving support to the guys on the ground. Our Navy will patrol our coast lines with fleets in the Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific.

Other troops will help with the restoration of America from within. Construction Battalions can help rebuild inner cities and blighted, decaying neighborhoods. Surely if Congress can find trillions of dollars to sustain a war, they can find the money to sustain peace, right? This could also be a Government Investment opportunity. The Government will be given the right to claim ownership of all abandoned homes, office buildings, apartment complexes, schools, stores, businesses, hospitals, condominiums, hotels, motels, etc., so they can begin the restoration process.

This can also help rebuild our economy because all materials used in the rejuvenation of blighted cities will be purchased from local vendors and suppliers. Locals can also be hired to help on construction sites if the military needs extra help.

Once these blighted and decaying cities are rebuilt, the government can either keep control of these buildings, or they can sell them at fair market value, with low interest self held loans to individuals. The Government can and should retain ownership of some rejuvenated homes and apartment complexes to start housing our homeless population.

Together we can rebuild America and ensure peace and prosperity. It takes a lot less effort than keeping a war going, and EVERYONE benefits from it.

PEACE!
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[elizfeelinggreat]

3. important message

but the candidates who spoke that message the loudest are always quickly marginalized.

I believe it's the MSM who is most to blame for that fact but can't be blind that people, if they wanted change enough, wouldn't allow the press to do so. :(

[Ghost in the Machine]

13. The only way to counter the MSM is by boycotting them and refusing to

buy their papers and watch their news broadcasts. For that to happen, we need an alternative media...

[annabanana]

4. We need a Restoration Movement.

It is past time to get back to the Constitution as the organizing statement of our Government.

[GliderGuider]

5. About the times

"You have been telling people it is the Eleventh Hour.
Now you must go back and tell the people this is THE HOUR.

There are many things to consider:
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.

It is time to speak your truth.
Create your community. Be good to each other.
And do not look outside of yourself for a leader.

This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing now very fast.
It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid.
They will try to hold on to the shore.
They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly.
Know the river has its own destination.
The Elders say:
We must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river,
keep our hearts open and our heads above water.
See who is in there with you and celebrate.

At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves.
For the moment we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over.
Gather yourselves.
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.

For WE are the ONES we've been waiting for."

The Elders, Oraibi, Arizona Hopi Nation

Here is the place, now is the time. If you undertake the struggle that Ghost in the Machine is talking about, be mindful. Undertake it with compassion, courage, awareness, honesty and resolve. I wish good fortune for my American brothers and sisters. This will not be easy, but you are not alone.

[GliderGuider]

6. And a K&R

:kick:

[seemslikeadream]

9. Thank you so much for that post GliderGuider

I really need to repost it somewhere :hug:

[GliderGuider]

10. You're most welcome.

Spread it around.

:hug:

[Ghost in the Machine]

11. Beautiful words... thanks for posting...

I'll pass it along also...


PEACE!

Ghost

[Greyhound]

7. K & R

:kick: & R

[lonestarnot]

8. K & R

[donkeyotay]

14. After the disaster of bush's selection and reselection, post Trifecta complete

military takeover, the trivialization of dissent, the fraud the lies, the bankrupting of our economy - after all of the shit that we have lived through - you would have thought the day had come for liberals to make back some of what we've lost under repo rule, but no.

No discussion of the out-of-control military spending, the cronyism of privatization, the contracting out of our privacy and our freedom, the spying, the lying, the dying, the Fourth fuck you Branch of Government that answers to no citizen - no discussion that we have lost our freedom.

No discussion of the media, the public square, being run by corporate interests. The people who brought us George and his war just scoff at us. They are still in control. Still decide who will be on the ballots and which ballots will count.

No discussion of the corruption in banking, insurance, healthcare along with the media and defense. No discussion of any meaningful change at all. Nope. The republican party just declared themselves tired of politics, bickering, partisanship, etc. and help themselves to another 8 years of rule.

And now that the Democratic party has had a hostile takeover, it's going to be a re-run.