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Permalink Reply by tom mcdonald on July 12, 2010 at 2:25pm

this is wonderful, i went to your site and agree with the message. thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Winford Nettles on July 19, 2010 at 11:08pm

The service men and women of our nation are under oath to ".... protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, from all threats, both foreign and domestic...." and I assume that this means that any tyrannical takeover of the office of the President of the United States would be considered a treat. At what level of rank that the military personnel will comply with the oath is what concerns me. Will generals and admirals stand and defend the Constitution, or, will it be the colonels, majors, or captains? I am pretty certain that below the rank of captain, there would be no question, as the lower the rank, the less political influences tend to disway the natural patriotism of Americans. Maybe some of our members who are familiar with the psychology of regimented militia can comment on this point. I am just curious, but, it does seem more relevant as time goes on.

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Permalink Reply by tom mcdonald on July 20, 2010 at 7:53am

thank you for your post, And yes I agree with your logic, however will the generals take a stand for whats right or take the easy path, at what level will an individual person, man or woman, risk their personal safety, future career, life and fortune as our founding fathers did. Who will risk"treason" a "hanging" offense to defend the constitution. Will the "PEOPLE" through off the comfort and security of their social security payments, disability checks, pensions, to defend the constitution. Will the millions on welfare, unemployment and government hand out on all levels forsake these comforts? I submit the founding fathers never dreamed of that. I also submit that given a choice of their next "government" check or defending freedom, well I fear the worst.

Winford Nettles said:

The service men and women of our nation are under oath to ".... protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, from all threats, both foreign and domestic...." and I assume that this means that any tyrannical takeover of the office of the President of the United States would be considered a treat. At what level of rank that the military personnel will comply with the oath is what concerns me. Will generals and admirals stand and defend the Constitution, or, will it be the colonels, majors, or captains? I am pretty certain that below the rank of captain, there would be no question, as the lower the rank, the less political influences tend to disway the natural patriotism of Americans. Maybe some of our members who are familiar with the psychology of regimented militia can comment on this point. I am just curious, but, it does seem more relevant as time goes on.

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Permalink Reply by Jessie B Pittman on March 20, 2011 at 3:35pm

not much they can do if all the military stands down. Not obligated to obey an UNLAWFUL ORDER, and anything against the constituition  and  good morals (as far as i`m concerned is unlawful.

Winford Nettles said:

The service men and women of our nation are under oath to ".... protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, from all threats, both foreign and domestic...." and I assume that this means that any tyrannical takeover of the office of the President of the United States would be considered a treat. At what level of rank that the military personnel will comply with the oath is what concerns me. Will generals and admirals stand and defend the Constitution, or, will it be the colonels, majors, or captains? I am pretty certain that below the rank of captain, there would be no question, as the lower the rank, the less political influences tend to disway the natural patriotism of Americans. Maybe some of our members who are familiar with the psychology of regimented militia can comment on this point. I am just curious, but, it does seem more relevant as time goes on.

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Permalink Reply by Roma and Tom Cox on March 20, 2011 at 6:28pm

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Permalink Reply by Jessie B Pittman on March 20, 2011 at 8:10pm

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Permalink Reply by Barry Lee Phillips on March 25, 2011 at 6:49am

Asking what you are prepared to do is an excellent question and one I have pondered over the years.

If you are a patriot, then you need look no further than the Declaration of Independence.  "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 . . ."

The essence of liberty is the inherent right to be left undisturbed by government as long as one does not cause harm or injury to others.  Possession of a firearm for self-defense is considered a necessity by many citizens in this day and age, because criminals will not respect either your person or your property. 

Therefore, for a government to confiscate firearms of law abiding citizens is tyranny and makes a mockery of the Declaration of Independence.

A true patriot will resist such tyranny by all means necessary.  This includes protests, petitions, changing laws, and booting out unresponsive elected representatives.  But if all peaceful means fail, then the only choice that may be left is armed resistance and the possibility that one could die defending one's liberty.

 

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