With the proliferation of lawsuits in recent years, it is difficult to imagine an issue one isn't able to sue over. The frivolous lawsuit was not starting in 1994, but it was given a push from a rare occurrence to an everyday undertaking. The lawsuit I am talking about is Liebeck v. McDonald's, where a woman successfully sued McDonald's because their coffee was served hot. Today, we have warning labels on everything, from coffee cups and lids, to scissors. The jury determined that Liebeck was only 20% at fault for the incident, and that McDonald's was 80% to blame.
Just like a trend or clothing fad, the act of engaging in frivolous lawsuits, against companies whose only fault is they sold their product to morons, caught on like wildfire. When I was a kid, we got into the habit of saying, "So sue me," every time we did something our friends didn't like. As a kid, I never really thought about why we were saying that, but now as an adult I understand. What frightens me is that most adults don't understand, and continue to sue for ridiculous things. Why are frivolous lawsuits so appealing?
Despite many people saying we are currently in the Information Age, I believe we are in the Entitlement Age. With Social Security, amnesty for illegals, welfare, mandatory health care, affirmative action, bailouts and an array of other government sponsored benefits, it's easy to see why everybody has a sense of entitlement. Nobody is willing to work for money, or to earn anything. They expect to be given things based solely on the fact that they aren't earning anything. Need is not something one can exchange for value. Unfortunately most of the government and population have bought into entitlement 100%, after all, it's 'free' money.
Not everyone has bought in though. I was sitting in on a trial in court, and it was a divorce proceeding, and the prosecuting was telling the judge that she was entitled to the defendant's financial records, going back as far as she liked, even before the marriage. The judge was an older man and said, "I'm here to tell you that you are not entitled to those records." So there are judges out there who still posses common sense, although I get the feeling that they are far and few between.
What can we do to stop the flow of frivolous lawsuits? I would suggest encouraging your friends to use their brains and to remind them that when they order hot coffee that it usually comes hot.
© 2010 Nate Phillipps
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
The Subtlety of Censorship
The truth is that words matter. We write things a certain way because it means something different than if we were to write it another way. Luckily, in America we have the First Amendment, which is supposed to prohibit the government from making any law to infringe upon our freedom of speech. Here is what it says, as our Founding Father's wrote it: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Unfortunately, here in America, Congress is breaking the law.
When did it start? The first attempt was in 1798 by President Adams and the Alien And Sedition Acts. This law didn't beat around the bush. If you opposed any U.S. law or spoke out against the president or congress, you were to be jailed for up to two years. This law was eventually allowed to expire. Since then, congress has tried to strip us of our free speech. Since then, they have succeeded.
Of course, these days it's all about the art of being subtle. Do we think twice when we listen to the radio and hear the edited versions of songs? Some of us even defend the censorship of music, saying that words like that shouldn't be listened to by children. I say it's up to the parents to decide what their children listen to. When we watch TV, well, any TV that isn't a premium cable channel, we think nothing of censorship. Should inappropriate language, themes and situations be censored? If you answered yes, who determines what is appropriate?
I'm all for not allowing children to watch R rated movies, or adult television shows, or listen to explicit songs. But that is the responsibility of the parents, not the government. We have rating upon rating on music, television, and film, but as far as I'm aware, there are no ratings on books. An elementary school kid can go to the library and check out Mein Kampf. Over the history of our country, many books been banned, and those have been overturned. Other forms of media have not enjoyed the same amount of protection that books have enjoyed.
If all books are appropriate, why aren't all songs, TV shows, and videos? Are those types of media more subversive than others? Books are seen by many as 'pure.' While music and videos have the negative stereotype of being for lazy people. Because of this, the government managed to sink its teeth into these forms of media. What if the government is after more than just media?
The government is after all free speech, no matter what form it takes or who utters it, publishes it, posts it, or records it. The Patriot Act, signed into law by George Bush, changed the definition of terrorism to be so broad that this blog could be considered terrorism. Section 802 of the US Patriot Act changes Section 2331 of Title 18 of the United States Code to read, "The term 'domestic terrorism' means activities that... appear to be intended— (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion." Read more here.
Now, this blog is not intimidating anyone, and you could argue that it's not coercing anyone either. Intimidation is a stretch, but my blog does fall under coercion. According to Merriam-Webster, to coerce is to, "to compel to an act or choice." Under the Patriot Act, I could be tried as a domestic terrorist. How did this bill get passed? How have any of the recent bills been passed? The health care bill? Prior to the health care vote, Nancy Pelosi said, "We have to pass the bill so you can find out what's in it." The same was true with the Patriot Act. Only one senator, Russ Feingold (D-WI), opposed it, based on, "[Attorney General Ashcroft] provided the text of the bill the following Wednesday, and urged Congress to enact it by the end of the week. That was plainly impossible." He was the only politician to say he didn't have time to read it. If he didn't have time to read it, did any of his colleagues?
The government preys on the citizens, using fear as their primary motivator. After 9/11, they passed the Patriot Act to 'protect' us. At least, that's what they claimed. Upon further examination, they passed the Patriot Act to strip us of our freedoms, to infringe on the first and fourth amendments. They used fear to exploit our faith. Our faith that the primary job of the government is to protect its citizens from harm. If there is one thing that history has taught me, it's that the only person I can count on to protect me is myself. I have no faith in the government. They will not censor this citizen.
© Nate Phillipps 2010
When did it start? The first attempt was in 1798 by President Adams and the Alien And Sedition Acts. This law didn't beat around the bush. If you opposed any U.S. law or spoke out against the president or congress, you were to be jailed for up to two years. This law was eventually allowed to expire. Since then, congress has tried to strip us of our free speech. Since then, they have succeeded.
Of course, these days it's all about the art of being subtle. Do we think twice when we listen to the radio and hear the edited versions of songs? Some of us even defend the censorship of music, saying that words like that shouldn't be listened to by children. I say it's up to the parents to decide what their children listen to. When we watch TV, well, any TV that isn't a premium cable channel, we think nothing of censorship. Should inappropriate language, themes and situations be censored? If you answered yes, who determines what is appropriate?
I'm all for not allowing children to watch R rated movies, or adult television shows, or listen to explicit songs. But that is the responsibility of the parents, not the government. We have rating upon rating on music, television, and film, but as far as I'm aware, there are no ratings on books. An elementary school kid can go to the library and check out Mein Kampf. Over the history of our country, many books been banned, and those have been overturned. Other forms of media have not enjoyed the same amount of protection that books have enjoyed.
If all books are appropriate, why aren't all songs, TV shows, and videos? Are those types of media more subversive than others? Books are seen by many as 'pure.' While music and videos have the negative stereotype of being for lazy people. Because of this, the government managed to sink its teeth into these forms of media. What if the government is after more than just media?
The government is after all free speech, no matter what form it takes or who utters it, publishes it, posts it, or records it. The Patriot Act, signed into law by George Bush, changed the definition of terrorism to be so broad that this blog could be considered terrorism. Section 802 of the US Patriot Act changes Section 2331 of Title 18 of the United States Code to read, "The term 'domestic terrorism' means activities that... appear to be intended— (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion." Read more here.
Now, this blog is not intimidating anyone, and you could argue that it's not coercing anyone either. Intimidation is a stretch, but my blog does fall under coercion. According to Merriam-Webster, to coerce is to, "to compel to an act or choice." Under the Patriot Act, I could be tried as a domestic terrorist. How did this bill get passed? How have any of the recent bills been passed? The health care bill? Prior to the health care vote, Nancy Pelosi said, "We have to pass the bill so you can find out what's in it." The same was true with the Patriot Act. Only one senator, Russ Feingold (D-WI), opposed it, based on, "[Attorney General Ashcroft] provided the text of the bill the following Wednesday, and urged Congress to enact it by the end of the week. That was plainly impossible." He was the only politician to say he didn't have time to read it. If he didn't have time to read it, did any of his colleagues?
The government preys on the citizens, using fear as their primary motivator. After 9/11, they passed the Patriot Act to 'protect' us. At least, that's what they claimed. Upon further examination, they passed the Patriot Act to strip us of our freedoms, to infringe on the first and fourth amendments. They used fear to exploit our faith. Our faith that the primary job of the government is to protect its citizens from harm. If there is one thing that history has taught me, it's that the only person I can count on to protect me is myself. I have no faith in the government. They will not censor this citizen.
© Nate Phillipps 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Want VS Need
There are a lot of needy people living in our country, and in countries around the globe. Have you seen that commercial for the new steam-vacuum? Feel like you need it? If not, the advertiser isn't doing their job. We are bombarded with apparent needs all day long, whether it's on television, the radio, in a movie, or in conversation. In a shocking play of words (much like the current trend of using 'free market' instead of 'capitalism') the media has replaced 'want' with the ever present 'need.'
What is need? As boring as dictionary definitions are, Wikipedia states, "A need is something that is necessary for organisms to live a healthy life." This may be the definition the government chooses to use in it's mission statement. If using this broad definition, health care is a need, a low-fat diet is a need, government handouts are a need, a hybrid car is a need. The list could go on and on. I prefer to use Dictionary.com's definition of need, "A requirement." So if a need is really a requirement, then what are the base requirements for life?
There are three basic needs for human life. They are food, water, and shelter. If you have food, water, and shelter, you will be able to survive. The important thing to remember is that the amount of time you will be able to survive is not guaranteed, and it depends on much food and water you can find, and what sort of shelter you have. Also, I am not taking into account any sort of disease that requires medication or treatment in order for you to live. But if we look at the simplest aspect, if you have these three things, you should be able to live. It probably won't be in comfort, but you will live.
That is where needs end, at least for those who do not have a disease or illness that requires treatment. Everything else in life is made up of wants. I want a bed to sleep in. I want a car to drive. I want to own a TV. I want to eat a hamburger. I do not need a bed to sleep in, I could sleep on the floor or on the ground. I do not need a car, there are several other modes of transportation available to me. I do not need a television and I do not need to eat a hamburger, there are several other foods that would sustain me.
So if we don't need all these fancy things, why do we use the word 'need' instead of 'want?' We use it simply because the government and media want us to use it. Need implies some sort of dependency, while want implies a self-reliance. To break it down further, need is a weak word and want is a strong word. The media and government would rather have weak citizens than strong citizens. It is easier to control weak citizens.
Ads are designed to target this weakness and convince people that they need a new mattress, a new car, or a new vacuum. You never hear one of those TV announcers say, "You don't need our product, your current vacuum will do the same thing, ours just looks better." No, they set up a situation where they can prey upon any self-doubt you have, any weakness hiding in your mind. If you don't buy their product, you will be outdated and laughed at by your friends, family and peers. The same is true of the government.
If you don't support the health care bill, you are denying people who need your help. Here's a secret, they don't need your help, they want your help. But the government says that they need it, so you have to give it. They have to use the term need, because usually the people who benefit from laws like that don't have anything of value to contribute or offer in exchange of the benefits they are receiving. If I come upon a homeless person sitting on the side of the street with his hand out, I will never give him money. If a homeless person wants to work for his money, then I would gladly hire him to mow my lawn, take out my trash, any number of things.
When you use the term need, you are, in essence, asking for something in exchange for nothing. The problem is we can't just blame the media or the government, because we do it too, unconsciously. We need to be just as vigilant with ourselves as we are with everybody else. If you want something, say you want it, don't say you need it. If you have food, water, and shelter, everything else is a want. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you want something. Want is a proud desire. It is true that we are living with more than we need, but once you secure food, water, and shelter, life is no longer about need, life is all about want.
© Nate Phillipps 2010
What is need? As boring as dictionary definitions are, Wikipedia states, "A need is something that is necessary for organisms to live a healthy life." This may be the definition the government chooses to use in it's mission statement. If using this broad definition, health care is a need, a low-fat diet is a need, government handouts are a need, a hybrid car is a need. The list could go on and on. I prefer to use Dictionary.com's definition of need, "A requirement." So if a need is really a requirement, then what are the base requirements for life?
There are three basic needs for human life. They are food, water, and shelter. If you have food, water, and shelter, you will be able to survive. The important thing to remember is that the amount of time you will be able to survive is not guaranteed, and it depends on much food and water you can find, and what sort of shelter you have. Also, I am not taking into account any sort of disease that requires medication or treatment in order for you to live. But if we look at the simplest aspect, if you have these three things, you should be able to live. It probably won't be in comfort, but you will live.
That is where needs end, at least for those who do not have a disease or illness that requires treatment. Everything else in life is made up of wants. I want a bed to sleep in. I want a car to drive. I want to own a TV. I want to eat a hamburger. I do not need a bed to sleep in, I could sleep on the floor or on the ground. I do not need a car, there are several other modes of transportation available to me. I do not need a television and I do not need to eat a hamburger, there are several other foods that would sustain me.
So if we don't need all these fancy things, why do we use the word 'need' instead of 'want?' We use it simply because the government and media want us to use it. Need implies some sort of dependency, while want implies a self-reliance. To break it down further, need is a weak word and want is a strong word. The media and government would rather have weak citizens than strong citizens. It is easier to control weak citizens.
Ads are designed to target this weakness and convince people that they need a new mattress, a new car, or a new vacuum. You never hear one of those TV announcers say, "You don't need our product, your current vacuum will do the same thing, ours just looks better." No, they set up a situation where they can prey upon any self-doubt you have, any weakness hiding in your mind. If you don't buy their product, you will be outdated and laughed at by your friends, family and peers. The same is true of the government.
If you don't support the health care bill, you are denying people who need your help. Here's a secret, they don't need your help, they want your help. But the government says that they need it, so you have to give it. They have to use the term need, because usually the people who benefit from laws like that don't have anything of value to contribute or offer in exchange of the benefits they are receiving. If I come upon a homeless person sitting on the side of the street with his hand out, I will never give him money. If a homeless person wants to work for his money, then I would gladly hire him to mow my lawn, take out my trash, any number of things.
When you use the term need, you are, in essence, asking for something in exchange for nothing. The problem is we can't just blame the media or the government, because we do it too, unconsciously. We need to be just as vigilant with ourselves as we are with everybody else. If you want something, say you want it, don't say you need it. If you have food, water, and shelter, everything else is a want. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you want something. Want is a proud desire. It is true that we are living with more than we need, but once you secure food, water, and shelter, life is no longer about need, life is all about want.
© Nate Phillipps 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Sodomizing America
One of the main principles this country was founded upon is freedom of speech. Since then, the government has tried to find a way to silence all opposition. In order to silence us, the government does not need to take our voices or our ideas; all they need to do is remove our system of communication. If we have nowhere to communicate, we essentially have nothing to say.
President Obama is working on creating an 'internet kill switch' that he can use whenever he deems the internet to be a threat to national security. Quoted as saying, "I will tolerate debate on war policy but I won't tolerate division," one can see where Obama stands on free speech. As long as your speech matches Obama's speech, you are tolerated. If you differ from Obama, then you are no longer tolerable.
The beauty of America is that no matter what your belief, you are allowed to state your belief, and pursue your belief (as long as you aren't harming anyone else). What better example of freedom of speech is there than the internet? I can communicate my ideas with people all over the country, and all over the world. If Obama gets his kill switch, he will be able to stop the flow of communication, the flow of ideas. Sure, we can live without the internet, but the internet has surpassed the Postal Service as the number one delivery method of messages. An internet kill switch is the equivalent of shutting down the Post Office, or burning all the letters deposited in the mail box.
Obama isn't the only government official who wants to control the internet. The FCC has started the process to classify the internet as a public utility, which would grant the government a monopoly on internet services, internet packages, and internet control. The first sites to go will be sites like this one. Eventually, any site that doesn't agree with the party line will be shut down. The internet is the new printing press, and the government will do anything in its power to shut it down.
Another founding principle of America was the freedom from excessive taxes. After spending an unprecedented amount of money on failed businesses and failed countries, Obama needed a way to quickly raise some money What better way than taxes? Of course, he doesn't want to come right out and say he's raising taxes. Instead, Obama has tried to make us believe that he's raising taxes for our own good. Cash for clunkers was a program that used your tax money and my tax money to buy vehicles for people who subscribed to the party line. Have a gas guzzler that's responsible for global warming? Trade it in and the taxpayers will buy you a nice 'green' car.
Or, how about health care? Shouldn't everyone have health care? Isn't free health care the American dream? Who cares if it isn't, if you need it, the taxpayers will foot the bill. We won't even see one benefit from the health care bill before we go broke from trying to afford it. And as if the guilt trip from everyone's health isn't enough, we're also at war. You don't want to be seen as unpatriotic do you? Then you shouldn't question the government when they ask for more money. When they demand more money. When they forcefully take more money.
Owning the automotive industry, the banks, the health care industry, Wall Street and destroying the American spirit isn't enough for the government. It's just the beginning. Cap and trade, the internet, the oil industry, health and food, education are all sitting squarely in the government's sight. After that, they will more than likely go after mobile phones, newspapers, and books.
But it's not enough to stop there. The government wants complete and total control. Of the economic recovery of our country, President Obama said, "Recovery also requires countries not having an undue advantage." Obama wants us to surrender our American values. Our country was founded primarily on our belief that we have unalienable rights that nobody can take from us. We believe that our country is the best country in the world. We acknowledge we have problems, but we know that even with our problems, we are several times over a better country than any other on the planet.
Now Obama is trying to make us feel guilty for our success. He wants everybody to be equal in terms of wealth, happiness, and status. The equality America promises is the equality of being able to pursue what makes you happy. There is no guarantee about being happy, or being successful. There only the guarantee that you will be able to try. Instead of letting people rely on their abilities, Obama wants to force everybody to perform at the level of the least able. We have seen this before in the No Child Left Behind Act. Look what it's done for our school system. The government will not stop until we are all peons, serfs, servants and slaves.
They will be burning our freedom in piles. In that sense there will be no difference between books, computers, cell phones, the American flag, and the Constitution; all will be ash in the streets of Washington.
© Nate Phillipps 2010
President Obama is working on creating an 'internet kill switch' that he can use whenever he deems the internet to be a threat to national security. Quoted as saying, "I will tolerate debate on war policy but I won't tolerate division," one can see where Obama stands on free speech. As long as your speech matches Obama's speech, you are tolerated. If you differ from Obama, then you are no longer tolerable.
The beauty of America is that no matter what your belief, you are allowed to state your belief, and pursue your belief (as long as you aren't harming anyone else). What better example of freedom of speech is there than the internet? I can communicate my ideas with people all over the country, and all over the world. If Obama gets his kill switch, he will be able to stop the flow of communication, the flow of ideas. Sure, we can live without the internet, but the internet has surpassed the Postal Service as the number one delivery method of messages. An internet kill switch is the equivalent of shutting down the Post Office, or burning all the letters deposited in the mail box.
Obama isn't the only government official who wants to control the internet. The FCC has started the process to classify the internet as a public utility, which would grant the government a monopoly on internet services, internet packages, and internet control. The first sites to go will be sites like this one. Eventually, any site that doesn't agree with the party line will be shut down. The internet is the new printing press, and the government will do anything in its power to shut it down.
Another founding principle of America was the freedom from excessive taxes. After spending an unprecedented amount of money on failed businesses and failed countries, Obama needed a way to quickly raise some money What better way than taxes? Of course, he doesn't want to come right out and say he's raising taxes. Instead, Obama has tried to make us believe that he's raising taxes for our own good. Cash for clunkers was a program that used your tax money and my tax money to buy vehicles for people who subscribed to the party line. Have a gas guzzler that's responsible for global warming? Trade it in and the taxpayers will buy you a nice 'green' car.
Or, how about health care? Shouldn't everyone have health care? Isn't free health care the American dream? Who cares if it isn't, if you need it, the taxpayers will foot the bill. We won't even see one benefit from the health care bill before we go broke from trying to afford it. And as if the guilt trip from everyone's health isn't enough, we're also at war. You don't want to be seen as unpatriotic do you? Then you shouldn't question the government when they ask for more money. When they demand more money. When they forcefully take more money.
Owning the automotive industry, the banks, the health care industry, Wall Street and destroying the American spirit isn't enough for the government. It's just the beginning. Cap and trade, the internet, the oil industry, health and food, education are all sitting squarely in the government's sight. After that, they will more than likely go after mobile phones, newspapers, and books.
But it's not enough to stop there. The government wants complete and total control. Of the economic recovery of our country, President Obama said, "Recovery also requires countries not having an undue advantage." Obama wants us to surrender our American values. Our country was founded primarily on our belief that we have unalienable rights that nobody can take from us. We believe that our country is the best country in the world. We acknowledge we have problems, but we know that even with our problems, we are several times over a better country than any other on the planet.
Now Obama is trying to make us feel guilty for our success. He wants everybody to be equal in terms of wealth, happiness, and status. The equality America promises is the equality of being able to pursue what makes you happy. There is no guarantee about being happy, or being successful. There only the guarantee that you will be able to try. Instead of letting people rely on their abilities, Obama wants to force everybody to perform at the level of the least able. We have seen this before in the No Child Left Behind Act. Look what it's done for our school system. The government will not stop until we are all peons, serfs, servants and slaves.
They will be burning our freedom in piles. In that sense there will be no difference between books, computers, cell phones, the American flag, and the Constitution; all will be ash in the streets of Washington.
© Nate Phillipps 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Awareness, Knowledge, Action
A lot of people agree with my views, and every single one of them has asked, "What can we do about it?" Knowing what a difficult task we have ahead of us, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. The most important thing is that while it is alright to feel overwhelmed, it is imperative that you do not feel discouraged. It will be a long, hard fight to win our country back, but we can do it. In order to make the changes necessary to restore our country, we need to follow three steps: Awareness, knowledge, and action.
Awareness
This step is simultaneously the easiest, and the most difficult step. The first thing that must happen is that people must be aware of what is going on. If you are reading this blog, you probably have, at the very least, an inkling that something is wrong with our country. Simply, if people do not feel an immediate and harsh effect from some law or government action, they will ignore it. The health care bill will affect every American, but the taxes and benefits don't kick in immediately, so by the time the crunch is felt, it will be too late. In order to raise awareness, we need to make sure that people understand that everything that happens will have some sort of effect, and that every voice that joins our cause is pivotal. People must understand that our country is being hijacked by our own politicians, and that it is our duty to prevent them from doing so.
Knowledge
Once people are aware, they will require knowledge. It is one thing to know something is wrong, but it is another thing to be able to explain what is wrong, why it is wrong, and how to fix it. The government assumes we are all uneducated. Actually that's not true. The government knows we are all educated, and they assume that their schools taught us to love the government no matter what. The government assumes we can't think for ourselves. In order to defeat the coruption, we must be able to think for ourselves. Our brains are our greatest attributes. We should never have to say something so moronic as, "We need to pass the bill to find out what's in it." Somebody wrote the bill, at least one person should know what's in it. I would prefer if every politician knew what was in it before they voted on it. Where the government and politicians fail, we need to step up and pick up the slack. We don't have to save them, but we do need to save ourselves. Nobody else will.
Action
Action will be taken. Maybe not today, tomorrow or even this year, but eventually, action will be taken. The biggest challenge we have is organization. The government owns the media. The government can talk to every American at once. The government does not own me. The government does not own you. They think they own us, but really, the citizens own the government. It has been too long since we have claimed our ownership, reminded them of our ownership. To this effect, we have a multitude of legal options before us. We have the plan, we just lack the numbers.
For now, focus on raising awareness and increasing knowledge. When the time is right, the action will happen. Until then, do not become discouraged, fellow patriots. We may be socialist now, but socialism cannot sustain itself, and eventually, we will be capitalist once more. Do not despair. $
© Nate Phillipps 2010
Awareness
This step is simultaneously the easiest, and the most difficult step. The first thing that must happen is that people must be aware of what is going on. If you are reading this blog, you probably have, at the very least, an inkling that something is wrong with our country. Simply, if people do not feel an immediate and harsh effect from some law or government action, they will ignore it. The health care bill will affect every American, but the taxes and benefits don't kick in immediately, so by the time the crunch is felt, it will be too late. In order to raise awareness, we need to make sure that people understand that everything that happens will have some sort of effect, and that every voice that joins our cause is pivotal. People must understand that our country is being hijacked by our own politicians, and that it is our duty to prevent them from doing so.
Knowledge
Once people are aware, they will require knowledge. It is one thing to know something is wrong, but it is another thing to be able to explain what is wrong, why it is wrong, and how to fix it. The government assumes we are all uneducated. Actually that's not true. The government knows we are all educated, and they assume that their schools taught us to love the government no matter what. The government assumes we can't think for ourselves. In order to defeat the coruption, we must be able to think for ourselves. Our brains are our greatest attributes. We should never have to say something so moronic as, "We need to pass the bill to find out what's in it." Somebody wrote the bill, at least one person should know what's in it. I would prefer if every politician knew what was in it before they voted on it. Where the government and politicians fail, we need to step up and pick up the slack. We don't have to save them, but we do need to save ourselves. Nobody else will.
Action
Action will be taken. Maybe not today, tomorrow or even this year, but eventually, action will be taken. The biggest challenge we have is organization. The government owns the media. The government can talk to every American at once. The government does not own me. The government does not own you. They think they own us, but really, the citizens own the government. It has been too long since we have claimed our ownership, reminded them of our ownership. To this effect, we have a multitude of legal options before us. We have the plan, we just lack the numbers.
For now, focus on raising awareness and increasing knowledge. When the time is right, the action will happen. Until then, do not become discouraged, fellow patriots. We may be socialist now, but socialism cannot sustain itself, and eventually, we will be capitalist once more. Do not despair. $
© Nate Phillipps 2010
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