The Revolution

[Mean Morone]

You can't have revolution by holding out one hand to the Government and shaking a pitch fork at the Government with other hand. I would rather balance out the pith fork with a torch.

[greenriverman1]

Check this out.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1039849853

[Chubminnow]

A revolution? Hmmm...You mean like a revolution where women will be burning their bra's?

All kidding aside, I don't know...In my opinion between this black president and the economy sagging BIG TIME, I think we're in for some mighty big changes in several ways...It's going to happen, I just don't know how, but I think before we come out of this recession and Obama's presidency, the entire way we all do business will change quite a bit.

Just my own .02 cents worth.

[geobass]

We must wait till 2010. I hope we all can hold on that long. Biden told us to remember how we felt about them before the election. He told us to trust in them. Well I do not trust them or my party at this time. I'm afraid that we are in for more of the same if not worse.
My 401K is down more that 50% as is yours I'm sure.
Most of the money will not be spent until after 2010, so if we can elect some real conservatives, maybe they can stop the spending before we all are broke.

[Dave Stewart]

"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. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world."

[DJD]

"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. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world."

Man that is scary. Seems like it was written yesterday!

[mhall]

Man that is scary. Seems like it was written yesterday!

It still applies to, good post Dave............

[Grumpy]

What is really scary, is that the part of the Declaration of Independece that Dave quoated is most approphos today. Our legislators, our President(s) and worst of all OUR COURTS are taking this country in a direction that is completely opposit of what common sense tells us the law(s) should be and what the founders intended.

I didn't explain it in my post above about Beck, et al, but what the pundits were talking about was the people revolting against a government that continually sides with and agrees with the crimminals, the illegals, the idiots, and the mal-contents OVER THE REGULAR TAX PAYING CITIZEN.

The Bubba factor kicks in when the ordinary people get tired of the laws and the courts putting policemen in jail for arresting drug smugglers; puitting home owners in jail because they shot a burgler; confiscating a ranchers property because he "arrests" illegals coming accross the border on his land; making McDonalds pay millions to a dumb women that puts hot coffee between her legs and spills it while she is driving, and on and on and on.

If you really want to get scared about this, read "The Death of Common Sense -- How Law is Sufficating America" by Phillip K. Howard. He cites so many case of laws turned against common sense people that it will make you sick.

Grumpy

[JD7.62]

Grumpy, I caught that Beck episode as well. Tonight the two guys that were discussing the "bubba militias" should be back on.

While watching it, I got the feeling that Beck was shocked when the two ex-military AGREED with the militias. One of them said something along the lines of, "The second amendment fundamentaly is NOT about hunting and sporting and all about protection from tyranny." The same man went on to talk about tyranny, and sort of called our current situation, "tyranny of ignorance." Makes PERFECT sense to me.

I so hope this doesnt happen. It looks as if its not a bad idea for me to continue investing in weapons and ammo and maybe even other valuables such as gold and silver.

[DJD]

Check this out.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1039849853

Wow! He nailed it....sure would be nice to see him get a national following to assist in getting these goofballs in power to listen.

[greenriverman1]

Chub, I don't think being black has anything to do with it. He could be orange for all I care. I think that he will prove to be to far out in left field for the average dem.

DJD, I hope he does get a national following.

DA

[RoadToad]

Alright clear your mind for a moment and ask yourself this question. If this country keeps going in the direction these crooked, seedy, idiot politician's keep taking it, is another people's revolution a possibility in the future. Mike Huckabee mentioned this the other day on a talk show forum and you know what, he may not be to far off. Yes, it sounds radical but who know's. When the American people have had enough and there is nowhere else to turn it only takes a few to insight thousands, or even millions??????

It's an interesting question, And I wouldn't rule out the possibility some time in the future, but I don't think we're close to that at present. Historically, "people's revolutions" have been carried out by those on the left. The American and French Revolutions, and "People's Revolution of China" have all been, to one degree or another, left-wing movements. Today, the left wing is already in power in America, so they have nothing to revolt against. And when I look at those who are the most unhappy with the present administration, those on the right, it just doesn't seem to me that there are many people desperate enough to take such drastic action. It seems to me that most conservatives would choose to try and change the system from within, rather than replace it with a new one.