R.I.P. America
In loving memory...
1775-2007
It was good while it lasted. Too bad it's over. Every great country must come to an end. In man's history, the average age of a great civilization is about 200 years. America made it a bit longer, but now it's time has come as well. Now I don't mean to say that overnight the place will suddenly cease to exist. However, the America that was created over 200 years ago is completely gone now. It's been on a decline for some time, and this really is it. I remember well the celebrations of 1976 (though I was quite young) -- and I would be willing to be there will be no celebration in 2076. The country has died. I do not write this lightly, nor without great thought. I do not write this with joy or sarcasm. I write this, fervently believing that it is true, despite the rejections and declarations of many. There were brief rays of hope that paused the decline of freedom and liberty. Ronald Reagan, from 1980-1988 worked hard and tirelessly to stop oppression and really gave hope to a lot of people. He renewed faith in America and in it's people. But that was just an upward blip on the steady decline of the country. Under the leadership of Newt Gingrich, there was another upward tick for just a short time in 1994. This blip was smaller than the 80s, and shorter. But with the passage of global amnesty, the decline is complete. There is no hope for America. Now I'm not saying I'm hopeless. I'm not feeling personally bad. But there is no hope for America today. America was built on a strong Christian work ethic. America was a great country once. It was built on rugged individualism -- people worked hard and knew hard work would be rewarded. America was truly a shining light on a hill -- a beacon of freedom around the world. America defeated Communism. America defeated Hitler and Nazi Germany when they wanted to rule the world. America had a real identity, and the whole world knew it. But that is to be no more. America was founded as a Representative Republic. It was a nation of laws. It was a government "for the people" and "by the people." But it is no longer. The vast majority of Americans are strongly opposed to the actions of the Senate -- but the Senators simply don't care. The Senate is an elite group that does not care about people, only about themselves and expanding their personal government. Laws used to apply to everyone equally. No longer. A close look at the bill that passed the Senate shows that the government will apply laws as they see fit to whomever and whenever the current government office holders decide. Justice is no longer blind. America was based on freedom. People were free to associate with one another. People were free to worship as they saw fit. People were free to elect representatives -- and remove them when they saw fit. But this is no longer the case. Government, through unelected bureaucrats, micromanages every single aspect of everyone's life. Go ahead, try and associate with people who the government doesn't like -- you can and will be arrested. You will be declared a "domestic terrorist" if you dare disagree with the government. And if you mention the Bible and attempt to tell people about your religion at the wrong time, you will be arrested and charged with a hate crime. Just try and elect someone else if you don't like it -- here in North Carolina, you can only be elected if the current officeholders permit you to be. There are no free and fair elections. America used to be the biggest economic engine in the world. That engine was based on the free market and free enterprise. No longer is this the case. Go ahead, try and do anything related to economics without asking government permission. Create something in your garage and attempt to trade it to someone else who wants it -- if you do, you will be breaking "the law." Government today, and more so with the current "immigration" bill, picks the winners and losers economically. Government gives taxpayer money to businesses they like and withholds it from businesses they don't. Government regulations are used to protect big money donor businesses from competition from start-ups. America had a national identity. Everyone in the world knew that. Americans worked hard. Americans spoke English. Americans had unalienable rights that government could not take away. Americans were different and unique. No longer is that the case. With this bill, as many as 150 million new "citizens" will be created, citizens that care nothing for the rich history of the country called "The United States of America." This will completely and forever alter the landscape and culture of this country. America was indeed a great country. It gave freedom and capitalism a chance -- and it worked for a short time. But today it's gone. There is no economic freedom. There is no representation. There is only oppressive government that is continuing to get more oppressive. I am sure many will disagree with me. A majority of people will continue going about their life, not knowing anything has changed -- and not caring. As long as little Johnny gets to soccer practice on time, all is well in the world. Some will notice and will continue to fight. That is good. However, these fighters really are now Don Quixotes. It has ended. Good, right, and freedom simply cannot win by staying within the bounds of the current system. I know, for I have battled long and hard to fix the system. It's not going to happen. Freedom will no longer appear in this country -- not as long as the current system of government reins. America is dead. It will just take people some time to notice. I started this blog years ago with the hope of advancing freedom. I honestly believed that I could help promote freedom inside the current system. I really believed that the current system was broken, but that it could be fixed. I thought I could work within the system and help repair it. I was wrong. This system of government is literally beyond repair. Go ahead, continue working within the system -- but do not expect to actually make a difference. America the free simply does not exist any more, no matter how you might feel. That will likely offend some people. I'm sorry that the truth offends you. I'm not giving up -- far from it. I am, however, very tired. I'm tired of fighting around every turn. I'm tired of battling every single day to try and convince people to allow me to have my own freedom. I'm so tired of trying to get people elected that simply become part of the system. I'm tired of beating my head against the wall, knowing that while I might get one small victory for freedom; ten other losses happened at the same time. I am giving up on the current system. Freedom simply cannot win any more. I will continue to fight for freedom -- but only from outside the system. It does no good to attempt to obey laws when they will be applied only arbitrarily. Of what value is it to play by the rules when the rules can and are changed on the whim of an unelected government bureaucrat who is only concerned with power and control and "doing their job?" What benefit is there to voting for the lesser of two evils when one choice is 100% anti-freedom and the other option is 98% anti-freedom? America, you were indeed a great country. You had rich traditions, a wonderful culture, and truly showed the world that freedom is a great thing. I can only hope that in my lifetime a place will arise where freedom will once again be welcome. However, the last time the battle for freedom took about 25,000 lives -- about 1% of the population. 1% of the current population of the United States is 3,000,000. I would like to say that it hasn't reached that point, but it already has. The only question remaining is how long people will continue to reject freedom. Once people decide they want freedom again, unfortunately, it will only be regained with bloodshed. America, Land of the Free, Home of the Brave. R.I.P.
Comments
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I am sad to say I agree with you.We have been sold out by the gangsta capitolists.Follow the money and find out the the truth.Our ego maniac politicians are truly drunken with power.Try www.augustreview.com ,its starting to make sense.
Posted by: Peter at May 22, 2007 02:58 PM (3Kdfu)
Posted by: Ogre at May 22, 2007 04:14 PM (oifEm)
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Technically, we should say R.I.P. United States of America. America will live on but the U.S. is dead.
Posted by: Steph at May 22, 2007 04:45 PM (AC9Dc)
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I think it's going to be "Americas" soon enough. Either that or "North America."
Posted by: Ogre at May 22, 2007 04:47 PM (oifEm)
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Most likely... sigh.
Posted by: Steph at May 22, 2007 05:22 PM (AC9Dc)
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It was a good run. It's sad, but all things must change -- and sometimes not for the better.
Posted by: Ogre at May 22, 2007 05:27 PM (oifEm)
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I've been putting stuff in the dirt since Waco, hoping against hope that I'd be digging them up for anything other than selling.
(Sighs, and considers next purchase.)
(Sighs, and considers next purchase.)
Posted by: Thunder Pig at May 23, 2007 10:22 AM (7UeEZ)
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I just want to be left alone and have freedom. Apparently, that's too much to ask. I'm scouting land in the NC mountains and the NH mountains right now.
Posted by: Ogre at May 23, 2007 10:53 AM (oifEm)
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I've felt the same way, many a time. Today, though, I saw a two-part articla that really made me take heart. The direct links are http://www.ejectejecteject.com/archives/000157.html and http://www.ejectejecteject.com/archives/000158.html and I even linked to it from my own blog, with a brief note about why everyone should read it: http://moblog1389.blogspot.com/2007/05/its-new-its-by-william-whittle-and-its.html
Check it out and let me know what you think...
Check it out and let me know what you think...
Posted by: 1389 at May 24, 2007 12:37 AM (s7Ian)
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Excellent reads, thank you for sending them along. Indeed, I know I'm not alone -- but I don't think and internet forum is going to change the world, unfortunately.
Posted by: Ogre at May 24, 2007 11:12 AM (oifEm)
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Well, I was thinking of the issue in a much larger sense, as I believe the author also is. The Internet is just one of many tools that we can use, and most likely not the most important tool. For now, the San Francisco/Silicon Valley crowd has too much influence over opinion on the Internet, largely because they got there first, and there is too much anti-Americanism there.
Companies in Silicon Valley are not very careful about whom they hire...and that includes covert (and sometimes open) enemies of Judaeo-Christian civilization in general, and of the U.S. in particular. Some of those companies and venture capital firms are RUN by people with that mindset, and that's something that the rest of us (who, BTW, are NOT necessarily lacking in technical skills) need to address. In other words, we don't need to let our enemies have access to, or interfere with, what we are doing on the Web.
Companies in Silicon Valley are not very careful about whom they hire...and that includes covert (and sometimes open) enemies of Judaeo-Christian civilization in general, and of the U.S. in particular. Some of those companies and venture capital firms are RUN by people with that mindset, and that's something that the rest of us (who, BTW, are NOT necessarily lacking in technical skills) need to address. In other words, we don't need to let our enemies have access to, or interfere with, what we are doing on the Web.
Posted by: 1389 at May 24, 2007 04:13 PM (s7Ian)
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Certainly I can see the usefulness of the web. I can understand making a community like that described. And I think that community could help rebuild civilization once it's gone -- but I don't think that community will stop the decline of Western Civilization. I don't think it will kill the cancer that has terminally infected the United States of America.
Posted by: Ogre at May 24, 2007 04:47 PM (oifEm)
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Ogre, you are not the last of the rational capitalists, you are the first of their return.
As long as there's freedom of speech, good ideas can still spread and take root.
I thought this country was dead after Carter, but then Reagan came along.
I thought this country was dead after Clinton came to power, but then the 1994 Congress came along.
I know it looks dark now, but America is an unprecedented country that has rolled back oppression numerous times in its history. We were practically a dictatorship in WWII, but we managed to roll back a LOT of FDR's depredations.
Keep hope alive. Stay strong. We need you.
As long as there's freedom of speech, good ideas can still spread and take root.
I thought this country was dead after Carter, but then Reagan came along.
I thought this country was dead after Clinton came to power, but then the 1994 Congress came along.
I know it looks dark now, but America is an unprecedented country that has rolled back oppression numerous times in its history. We were practically a dictatorship in WWII, but we managed to roll back a LOT of FDR's depredations.
Keep hope alive. Stay strong. We need you.
Posted by: Harvey at May 25, 2007 01:36 PM (L7a63)
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I'm not giving up, I'm just giving up on today's government in America. I honestly believe it's beyond repair. If it turns around, I'll join back in. But until that time, I'll just keep working behind their backs.
As for the free speech, note today's post:
http://ogresview.mu.nu/archives/227805.php
There is only freedom of speech today when government agrees with what you're saying. If they disagree, you may be in jail, no matter what that pesky Constitution says.
Thanks for the kind words.
As for the free speech, note today's post:
http://ogresview.mu.nu/archives/227805.php
There is only freedom of speech today when government agrees with what you're saying. If they disagree, you may be in jail, no matter what that pesky Constitution says.
Thanks for the kind words.
Posted by: Ogre at May 25, 2007 01:41 PM (oifEm)
Posted by: Raven at June 06, 2007 08:43 PM (P8XKW)
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The new America has no language and no culture. Therefore it cannot have freedom, nor will there be any reason to be brave.
Posted by: Ogre at June 06, 2007 08:48 PM (oifEm)
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Ogre, I love you buddy, we have been friends for nigh on 3 years now but I gotta tell you that I believe you are wrong. Now, don't get me wrong, America, the United States of America is going through a real sickness, and the signs and symptoms are not looking good. What we need is for the people to get really disgusted and vote the bastards out, not some of them, all of them. Even the candidates that we agree with on one issue or another are part of the system and rather than challange it, they are part of it day in and day out.
Freedom will out, it always does and the movement towards freedom cannot be stifeled by any means. Oh, they can kill some, imprison others but the advance of freedom will continue.
A solid president like Truman or Reagan, one that is not afraid to tell it like it is and willing to take the heat is what is needed at this point. If we don't get that in the next election, then we will get it in the one following that, or the one following that. It will only take a year or so for the population to rise up against a Democrat President when people start seeing what the "tax increase" really means, even the poor will be hurt. When the people see how much they are getting from the feds, but then realize the enormous amount that everyone else is getting you will see people rise up. When the idiocy of surrender in Iraq becomes obvious and we have another AlQuaeda atrocity the people will rise up. It will take something drastic, but we can always count on the Democrats to provide the impetus.
You write well my friend, and your sadness and anger comes shining through. Right now, the Bright Shining City on the Hill is still there, it's just dulled by the illness called the Democrat Party.
Be well my friend, be well.
GM
Freedom will out, it always does and the movement towards freedom cannot be stifeled by any means. Oh, they can kill some, imprison others but the advance of freedom will continue.
A solid president like Truman or Reagan, one that is not afraid to tell it like it is and willing to take the heat is what is needed at this point. If we don't get that in the next election, then we will get it in the one following that, or the one following that. It will only take a year or so for the population to rise up against a Democrat President when people start seeing what the "tax increase" really means, even the poor will be hurt. When the people see how much they are getting from the feds, but then realize the enormous amount that everyone else is getting you will see people rise up. When the idiocy of surrender in Iraq becomes obvious and we have another AlQuaeda atrocity the people will rise up. It will take something drastic, but we can always count on the Democrats to provide the impetus.
You write well my friend, and your sadness and anger comes shining through. Right now, the Bright Shining City on the Hill is still there, it's just dulled by the illness called the Democrat Party.
Be well my friend, be well.
GM
Posted by: GM Roper at June 06, 2007 09:02 PM (CglRh)
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Thanks, GM, for the many kind words. I want to believe you, I do. But this last bill -- up to 150 million new citizens who don't know anything about America, nor care for it's rich traditions and culture is the death knell.
Voting the bastards out? If only we were allowed to. Have you looked at the recent elections? There is no choice. In NC in the last election, there were 170 seats "up for election." In over 80% of them, there was no opposition for the selected candidate. Where there was opposition, there were only 2% of the seats that had a close race -- determined by less than 10% difference. Voting them out is not an option in NC.
As for the president, North Carolina has joined with a number of other states in planning to do away with the electoral college. Why? Because then the big cities will get to select the president -- and everyone knows what party all the big cities belong to.
I want to believe America is not gone, but I have seen a lot in my many years, and I am quite afraid that I've seen the end of this country I was once willing to give my life to defend. I would give it today, if I believed that it would save the American Way.
Voting the bastards out? If only we were allowed to. Have you looked at the recent elections? There is no choice. In NC in the last election, there were 170 seats "up for election." In over 80% of them, there was no opposition for the selected candidate. Where there was opposition, there were only 2% of the seats that had a close race -- determined by less than 10% difference. Voting them out is not an option in NC.
As for the president, North Carolina has joined with a number of other states in planning to do away with the electoral college. Why? Because then the big cities will get to select the president -- and everyone knows what party all the big cities belong to.
I want to believe America is not gone, but I have seen a lot in my many years, and I am quite afraid that I've seen the end of this country I was once willing to give my life to defend. I would give it today, if I believed that it would save the American Way.
Posted by: Ogre at June 07, 2007 01:36 AM (UXCWf)
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