Defeat Liberalism. Save America.

For the past four years, the Conservative focus has been on restoring original principles and breaking down big government one bad policy at a time. These goals were realized in the 2010 midterm elections when Republicans took a piece of Congress by gaining control of the House of Representatives. The march continued up through the presidential election, where many hoped to clean house of our socialist leaders. While conservatism failed in this attempt, a very clear distinction was made. Despite all the failings and shortcomings of the first Obama administration, such as record high unemployment, an all-time high in food stamp recipients, record high gas prices, disarray in the Middle East, and blatant contempt for wealth to name a few, half of America still voted for him. Half. Through deductive reasoning, this says to me that at least half of American citizens have either fallen for utopian promises of liberalism or they simply don’t vote on the issues because they are woefully uninformed. So what are we to do?

The enemy to liberty has been re-elected, which means that come four years from now, we won’t need to purposely paint him in a negative light. Not only will he have done that to himself, but his time will be up. This doesn’t change the fact, though, that even with a record as terrible as Obama’s, the American people still saw something they liked. They clung desperately to the smallest pieces of unrealized hope. Who’s to say, then, that an Obama apostle won’t run in 2016, offering the same promises and same dreams, thus setting us up for another era of disgrace?

The first step is to find out what the driving purpose behind voting liberal is. A quick look around the curtain of our current predicament will reveal that the supposed glamour and appeal of liberalism is getting free stuff. But as the principles of conservatism, common sense, and Milton Friedman point out, “there’s no free lunch.” Whether its food stamps, cellphones, or healthcare, these free programs are costing someone money – they’re costing you money. We are supporting a dependency culture that, left unchecked, will only grow and expect more and more. As of today, it is going unchecked and even the sign makers at the zoo know how this crazy experiment will end.

While our current leadership is determined to sink our ship, we must realize that liberalism is the real enemy. Come 2016, it needs to be liberalism that is defeated, no matter who the candidates running may be. And to defeat this evil, it has to be exposed for what it really is. The half of America that voted for the continued destruction of our country needs to know exactly what it is we’re up against. They need to know why Europe is burning. They need to know why violent crime and unemployment are highest in minority communities. They need to recognize that wealth doesn’t stifle prosperity, but instead creates it. This half also needs to understand basic economics and realize that higher taxes won’t solve our problems, no matter who they’re directed towards. Our country doesn’t have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem and our money is being wasted on frivolous, socialistic programs daily. If this information was made known to your average uninformed liberal, they quite possibly would be ashamed of their ignorance. Possibly.

It is the godless, anti-success, anti-profit, anti-colonialist, racist, murdering Left that, for at least the past fifty years, has methodically led our nation down a path of dependency and destruction. They have been bent on redefining our history, convincing us that we’re not all that exceptional, and that God never has and never will have a place in this country. They also flat out reject the idea that capitalism could ever lead to prosperity, even though it has every time it’s been tried. Instead, they peddle that more and higher taxes are the only way to pay down our debt and fund the government. And the real kicker, which is taking traction now more than ever before, is the idea that a free and virtuous people could never care for themselves nor could they possibly know what is best for society. After all, humans by their very nature are hostile creatures. Instead, what is needed to ensure a safe and secure country is as much government control as possible. As the Democratic National Committee recently added to their platform, government is the only thing we all belong to.

And what makes this situation much more devastating to the future of our independence is that all of these ideas and beliefs are being taught in our schools. Children, when their minds are ripe for molding, are being taught that it was Muslims who first discovered America, our short history is full of decimating civilizations for their resources and wealth, and that the U.S. is the source of all the hate that exists in the world today. They are also taught, or brainwashed, that if they don’t yet have emotional feelings for the opposite sex (never mind that they’re only six years old), they might be homosexual. But that’s okay! In today’s brave new world, it is perfectly acceptable to be gay, and if anyone tries to deny your rights, you can protest outside of a Chick-fil-A, sue for bigotry, and draw unassociated connections to the racial discrimination of the 1960’s – and no one will challenge you because they’re too fearful of being castigated from society.

The threat of liberalism is real and it is one that promises to do more irreversible damage to our future security than any amount of Iranian Fajr-5 rockets could impose. Abraham Lincoln said, “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” It was true during the Civil War and it is true today. I urge you to simply look across the Atlantic. Spain, France, and Greece are literally collapsing before our eyes. Their failing currency, enormous debt, unending entitlements, and intrusive union control are marching the EU straight over the edge of a cliff. These are all branches from the root of socialism. Now, take a look at us. Our problems are one in the same.

While God will never forsake those who truly obey and trust in His law and grace, we must remember that the true Christian kingdom is not of this world. While we don’t want to experience our own destruction, we must remember that earthly things will come and go, with America being no exception if He so chooses. Over the next four years, I am urging all who are able to educate the public, even in the smallest ways, about the dangers and evil of liberalism. We can’t do it by force, like the Left pummels us with their rule, but we can teach them lovingly. The truth will set you free and if people are really willing to know the facts, they will want to listen.

It is important to keep in mind that of the half that stuck by Obama’s side, a majority of those people are probably oblivious to the state of the nation and world and consequently don’t vote on the issues. To them, it’s all popularity and peer pressure. They do what’s cool, and Obama is cool. Therefore, for all intents and purposes, they’re a blank slate. There is hope in them. If we are to have a viable action plan, this is the group that must be targeted first. Again, even a small effort can reap great benefits. If just one person changes their way of thinking and voting, the world will be reformed for the better.

This is a message that I’ve stated before, but each time it’s repeated it carries new purpose and meaning. It’s also a message that I think most of us understand all too well. Our situation is dire and growing worse every day. We can only be successful in changing course if we are united. As of now, half of us are in the wrong boat and a divergence is quickly approaching, if not already upon us. To ensure our continued prosperity, the goal is simple, direct, and couldn’t be more imperative:

Defeat liberalism. Save America.

The Harder the Conflict, the More Glorious the Triumph

As we now have learned, about half of this nation went into election day with feelings of optimism and encouragement. This half was anxious to turn a page and begin down a new path to prosperity and freedom, though, knowing that the job would be far from finished. I was one of these people. Like many, I have been praying since the time the Republican primaries began that we would welcome a candidate who would stand out and be recognized as America’s next great leader. When Mitt Romney was called up, I prayed continually that God would provide him with strength and courage and that he and his family would remain safe, healthy, and focused. I also prayed that the Lord would allow His Holy Spirit to open as many hearts as possible to accept Romney’s message. While it is undeniable that my prayers were heard, I know that God answers prayers in different ways: yes, not yet, or I have something better in mind. I have no doubt that the latter is how my prayers were answered.

I don’t know about you, but I woke up today in a light mood and with a clear mind. I of course recalled what occurred last night and I had no illusions about the hard times ahead. But, I felt as if everything was in control. The Lord, in His mercy and love, was reassuring me. I knew immediately that He had a plan in place to deal with our troubles, but that I would have to play a role in this plan in order for it to succeed. The same can be said for all of us. We were placed on this earth, at this time, to witness and be a part of something great. You can feel it in the air. I can say, as I stand firm at the Altar of God that I am up to whatever challenge we confront. How about you? At this point in history, I believe, we are meant to once again discover the real, authentic significance of what it means to be truly free. And as our history teaches us, that path is a little more than difficult.

But God did not sacrifice his Son so that we could have a free ride through life. True Christians must still do good, avoid sin, and repent of the numberless times we falter. It is also our responsibility to spread His Word and defend His causes when called upon to do so. My fellow Christians and Americans, we have been called upon. Rarely do we have the opportunity to stand and openly defend something so divine against an oppressor so great. While we may be unsure of what tomorrow brings, we know our Lord will not forsake us and will not abandon us in our time of need. I think of the Lord’s plan like a movie reel. When we watch a movie, we see it one frame at a time at a very fast rate. But if you were to take the reel and unwind it, you could view all the frames at once. You could see the beginning and end of the movie, as well as the victories for the heroes or the crimes committed by the villain. You wouldn’t have to wait to see the best part. You could just skip to that spot. Such is the way God’s Will and Plan works in our lives. To us, we are only seeing one frame, one event at a time. But God is seeing the whole film at once. He knows of our successes and failures long before we do and, of course, he knows how the movie will end. It is our job to faithfully trust in this ability.

As I mentioned, we have been called into action and the struggles that we will meet couldn’t be more imposing. For starters, we are careening toward the “fiscal cliff” where several tax cuts will expire and sequestration will begin to hit our military. Then there is the problem with Iran, their nuclear dreams, and this administration’s failed attempt at defending our ally Israel. And we have the always menacing issue of the steady and definite climb of our national debt, which this president has recklessly added more of than any other president before him. And what truly makes this an uphill battle is that last night we were made aware that half of our nation agrees with these damning policies.

However, the good news is that half of our nation doesn’t approve of our current direction, and that is the half that I am writing to. Yes, we were thrown a curve ball, but when has that ever slowed down the American spirit? We’ve been counted out in history more times than we care to remember, and each time we come roaring back to prove the opposition wrong. Despite what he says, Barack Obama has not bet on America. He has bet against America and all that we stand for in order to forcibly fit us into his utopian dreamland. Make no mistake – a sleeping giant has been awoken and we are in for a struggle that will test our endurance and fortitude, comparable in significance to what our Founding Fathers faced. And much like those magnanimous figures, if we prevail, our reward will be great. Freedom has always been worth fighting for abroad, but now that realization has come to the home front. These are the times that try men’s souls. Let us stand as one and be shy no longer.

The “Penalty” of Progressive Leadership

Where were you when freedom died? Okay, maybe that’s taking this a little far. Maybe. I mean, there are millions of Americans, a majority I might add, who aren’t quite ready to go down without a fight. So to phrase this more accurately, then, where were you when freedom was so badly altered that we may never recognize it again? I was at work around 10:15AM awaiting the verdict on Obamacare from the U.S. Supreme Court. And it was in the minutes that followed when I realized that a piece of our liberty died. The most controversial portion, the individual mandate to purchase health insurance, of the health care law was, to the surprise of many, upheld. Granted, it was ruled unconstitutional under the Commerce Clause, meaning we can’t actually be forced to purchase something. However, the actual justification may prove to make us far worse off. Instead of forcefully imposing laws on us, Congress can now, well, forcefully impose laws on us. Except the catch is they can do it under threat of a “penalty.”

So what does this penalty actually entail? Essentially, while no one on the Left is ready to admit it, this penalty is really a tax imposed on those who choose not to comply with any given government edict. It begins with healthcare; if you don’t want to purchase a healthcare plan, fine, but you’ll pay a tax for non-compliance. But the disturbing question is where does this taxing power end? What if the government decides it’s in everyone’s best interest to install solar panels or a wind turbine on their house? Or how about, in an effort to help out union jobs and wages (or save the world?), everyone has to purchase a Chevy Volt? Or what if in an attempt to totally collapse America, the federal government decides to limit population growth with a ‘one-child-per-family’ law? And if you choose not to abide by these rules, you’re “penalized” with a tax. And make no mistake, these taxes will be designed to be so devastating to the average American family that you may have no choice but to install that solar panel, buy a Volt, or limit your family to one cute little bundle of joy. How’s that for freedom, America?

It is indeed frightening to think about, but with this Supreme Court ruling, none of these “mandates,” or any other for that matter, are truly out of the realm of possibility. That’s what you call precedent and you can thank the progressive leaning Supreme Court for this un-American turn of events (seriously, thank them right now at 202-479-3000).

So how do we combat such a ruling when it’s the supreme law of the land? The answer is simple; never allow a progressive president, Democrat or Republican, to ever come to power again. Conservatives only from this point on is the singular fix for our current national debacle. Leftist representatives have gotten us into this mess and they no longer deserve a seat at the table of Liberty. They have worn out their welcome long ago, yet somehow we still humor them every four years. We need to start rolling back the mistakes of the past with a Conservative victory this November.

Allow me to leave you with this thought, America: We will never again be as free as we were on June 27th, 2012. It is now up to us to provide new guards for our future security. There have been terrible wrongs committed against our nation, but we can be restored to the vision of our Founders. Hope is not lost, especially not for a nation whose God is the Lord. Giving up now will surely condemn us to failure. But fighting for what is right and true can only lead to triumph.