Remember this quote from Michelle Obama?
“Barack Obama will require you to work. He is going to demand that you shed your cynicism. That you put down your divisions. That you come out of your isolation, that you move out of your comfort zone . . . Barack will never allow you to go back to your lives as usual – uninvolved, uninformed.”
She was far more prophetic than she will ever know.
Since Obama’s election, millions of Americans have become more informed, and more involved. The Tea Party movement has galvanized millions in calling for smaller, more responsible government. We are reading more and more, and in many cases, writing extensively and otherwise exchanging information. We are in the process of returning the GOP to its roots. We are engaging in nothing less than a peaceful ideological revolt against the left-and we’re meeting with some success.
These are all encouraging signs. However, we must realize one thing: enlisting in this “army” is a lifetime commitment. This isn’t like WWI, or WWII. There will be no definitive capitulation. There will be no surrender ceremony, after which we get go home to the old status quo. Our adversaries will never give up. They may be defeated, or delayed, but they will go to ground; hiding within the bureaucracies, universities, and other institutions. They will continue to indoctrinate youth. They will continue to spin lies and propaganda. They will continue to divide and exploit by race, economics, gender, or religion. And, when they see the opportunity, they will strike out at freedom via regulation, legislation, and legal decisions. Failing that, they will resort to thuggery and violence.
We look to be victorious in November. We might win again in 2012. Even if we are more successful than our wildest dreams, we will still be needed. The candidates that we support will need our help, and our guidance, should they stray. We will need to take to the streets when needed. We will need to counter the left’s propaganda, as well as discuss the news and ideas that the MSM refuses to cover.
The lies of the left wither in the daylight of the truth. Let’s shine that light.
Have you enlisted?
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Matt
I believe that future generations should have the same opportunities that myself, and those that came before me, had. My parents taught me that I could do anything I wanted to do. I don’t want to have to tell my daughter, “You can do whatever the government tells you to do.” We are at a crossroads in this country; are we going to be free, or are we going to be slaves to the nanny state. I choose freedom.
One personal idea I have for the long term fight against the progressives is to put up large Granite
or Marble slates with the Constitution and its amendments chiseled in them for the people to
read, one set in each of the major cities in the US. And maybe an extra large one for Washington
D.C.
Of course the progressives are likely to fight this idea, since it would do the opposite of what
they have been doing for the last hundred years.
Eh, they’ll probably call it “hateful” and have it torn down.
Probably, but that would lead to something interesting, can you just imagine what would be said as they did that, Fox News Alert: They are Tearing down the US Constitution. And what would be said on other conservative media, the number of people that would be in the streets, would make the Tea Party rallies look like the good old days for the progressives.
I honestly don’t remember that quote. She was right, but not in the way that she meant it. Maybe this is why Barack Obama is now claiming there is too much information available on the internet.
This is a fight that will go on forever, the liberals never give up, they fall back. regroup, and charge again. Sometimes it is a frontal assault and sometimes it is a flanking maneuver, I will always be ready for them. Yes, I am enlisted!
They do hate that there is a free-floe of ideas out here on the tubes.
This fight will never end. They want power, and they’ve been at it for a century. We have to keep or eyes open, and never be silent.
The First Lady may have gotten more than she bargained for, do you think? One thing I find somewhat amusing is how they can enlist all kinds of people as community organizers, working on social change and not much else and it’s all for the good of the country and it is their right to speak out. Our side can enlist all kinds of people that believe in going back to the basics of our government, ie. a more conservative way of life, and it is labeled as anything but good for our country and should be shut down. It’s odd how the freedom of speech seems to apply only to them.
They call that, “Diversity & Tolerance.” It basically means that you’re allowed to agree with them as much as you want. Disagreeing with them, especially if you have evidence of what they’re doing is wrong? Well, that’s just not acceptable.
LD Jackson: Read “Architects of Ruin”: The far left minions have been operating in the shadows for decades now. Its only with with the financial collapse of 2008 and the rise of the Obamaphate that most Americans are awakening from their nearly 40 year entertainment industry induced stupor.
The culture war has had their fifth column, haven’t they?
“However, we must realize one thing: enlisting in this “army” is a lifetime commitment.”
Indeed, no matter what, they’ll never stop, we must do the same too.
Indeed, we have to match their persistence. If we do, we can win this for the long term.
Good post Matt. It is one of histories great ironies how correct Michelle was. Yes I have enlisted.
I don’t think she’s going to like how much she was right. Especially in the how she was right!
If the conservatives are successful in defeating Democrats in 2010 and 2012, then we, the people, need to be ever more vocal and involved and not allow the progressive Republicans to dilute the hard work that our new candidates want to accomplish in Washington.
Very true, I can see us being even harder on the GOP. We expect more from them.
they’ll probably call it “hateful” and have it torn down…exactly Matt..Congress is out of control and Hussein and his America hating sidekick need to be VOTED out ..that is all we can do.:(
It is indeed Angel. Thanks for stopping by.
Well said, Matt. We can’t give up, because they won’t.
I agree. We have to stick with it, because it will never end.
You know I’ve enlisted, for live, Cuz. Great stuff.
Thanks Snarky. You never had to say it. You’ve been in this fight longer than most of us.
Amen Matt. We will never let our guard down again!
No we will not. We can’t afford to.