"I Have a Dream"

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as a fairly good blog entry.

Seven score and eight years ago, a great American, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Today we face a government infringing upon citizens rights not only to the black, but to all Americans.

When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the constitution they knew the hardships we would face in attempting to keep the republic. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation the current regime apologizes for us and attempts to make government the master and citizens the slaves. It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment. We cannot turn back. Children and young adults are being indoctrinated and not educated. Citizens are living in and embracing a society of entitlements. Our citizens are failing to prepare for the future as they are accepting of the notion that they will be cared for from cradle to grave.

But there is something that I must say to my people, avoid the trap of blissful ignorance, hoping for the best, with eyes closed. Instead my brothers and sisters become seekers of knowledge.

I say to you today my friends, let us not wallow in the valley of despair. Instead educate yourselves, then stand to defend your rights. I know it is difficult to accept that your elected officials may not be looking out for your best interests. Many are concerned only with expanding their power and influence. Throughout history this has been the case with the majority of governments. I simply warn be vigilant, or you may lose what you have.

And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day government will stop interjecting itself into our lives.

I have a dream that multiculturalism is rejected, and we become united one nation under GOD, where immigrants assimilate into American culture and leave behind the wretched countries they fled from.

I have dream that citizens will one day regain a sense of self pride, and reject the notion that their neighbor is responsible to pay for them.

I have a dream that one day we will realize that giving to the poor is charity and a good thing. The government confiscating our property and redistributing it is theft.

I have a dream that one day the government agrees that taxing your money once is enough, and do not tax it a second time when you die.

I have a dream that one day young people will realize that defacing their bodies with tattoos and piercings is not cool. It is the act of lemmings.

I have a dream that Americans will one day understand that liberalism is a flawed philosophy, and discard it as a failed relic.

I have a dream that Americans will discover that quality of education is not based on how much money is spent or wasted by school districts. If quality of education was dependent on how much money is spent the United States would be the clear leader with no second place competitor in sight.

I have a dream that one day people will say what they mean and mean what they say.

I have a dream that we understand that the constitution protects our rights, and we must guard and defend it vigorously.

I have a dream that one day we will again hire our superintendents and presidents by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.

And this will be the day -- this will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with new meaning: My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing.

And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true.

And so let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire.

Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York.

Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania.

Let freedom ring from the snow capped Rockies of Colorado.

Let freedom ring from the litter strewn, graffiti covered, streets of El Paso.

But not only that:

Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia.

Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee.

Let freedom ring from every hill and every molehill in Mississippi.

From every mountainside, let freedom ring.

And when this happens, when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, (once these and a few other necessary adjustments are made) we will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual:

Free at last !

Free at last !

Thank GOD Almighty, we are free at last.


Thank you Dr. King for the use of your beautiful speech.


A. C. Smithson

So what's in a name?

Several people have commented on the fact that on occasion some of my words tend to have a slight sting to them. I have respect for their comments. I wish once and for all to clarify my position.
I could tone my words down but I think the message would lose a significant part of it's meaning.

Instead of calling an arsonist an arsonist (harsh word) I could call him or her a person who starts fire for fun or profit, sounds softer, but that would be many more words to write. I could call him a firebug, that sounds cute and innocent, but it looses some of the meaning. I could call a murderer a life reducer instead of assassin, butcher, criminal, cutthroat, but again some of the meaning is lost.

Remember " a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?" Of course this is an excerpt from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, 1660. It's meaning is, what matters is what something is, not what it is called.

I could call Al Sharpton a community organizer. That's sweet. He is much more. He is a person who has made a living stirring the pot of racism, hatred, and distrust for personal gain. He has lied and damaged persons reputations as with the Twaney Brawley case. He proposes new taxpayer funded programs to help the poor, yet he doesn't pay his own taxes. Last week it was revealed that he owes 3.7 million dollars in local, state, and federal taxes. Reverend Al prays every day that the lot of his people does not improve as that would put him out of a job. Will they go after him? Probably not. Will I continue to call a spade a spade? Probably will.

Egypt

Pundits applaud the successful revolution in Egypt. Yoda Obama takes credit for it, and uses it as a positive toward his re-election. He attempts to compare the young Egyptians with young Americans who elected him in 2008.

The problem is we know nothing about this revolution and the people involved in it. There were few women as they were not allowed. Were these revolutionaries in search of democracy, or are they more like the revolutionaries we saw in Iran and Cuba.

With time this will be sorted out. Not all revolution is good. American Revolution - good, civil rights revolution - good, Castro's Cuban Revolution - bad, French Revolution - bad.

If we end up with an Islamic dictatorship as we did in Iran, when we encouraged the removal of the Shah, we've got problems. If what takes over is determined to destroy Israel recent news reports postulate we could be facing World War III.

A. C. Smithson

Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism is an invention of some people who considered themselves losers in their chosen vocation. I didn't become as rich as I believe I should have. I am not as well known or popular as I should be. I fell short of my goals and the fault lies elsewhere and not with me.

In our nations acceptance of this philosophy we have encouraged, and fostered the growth of both cultural apartheid and reverse racism.

England, Germany, and France are all three currently reaping the benefits of multiculturalism, increased terrorism.

Prime Minister David Cameron (UK) aptly put it in the following words. "Multiculturalism has encouraged segregated communities. Immigrant groups live separate lives, apart from each other and the mainstream. The multiculturalism policy - one espoused by British governments since the 1960's, based on the principle of the right of all groups in Britain to live by their traditional values - had failed to promote a sense of common identity on values of human rights, democracy, social integration and equality before the law."

The difference between Britain and the United States is that we started this social experiment in the 1980's, they have a head start on us in screwing up their nation first. Give us a little more time.

Britain, Germany, and France additionally embraced socialism before us and now it has wrecked their economies. Give us a little more time.


A. C. Smithson

President Yoda

Yoda finds it necessary to interject himself into the Superbowl. Someone pay attention to this fool , so he will stay out of our faces. In his normal fashion he once again proves himself to be a serial liar. He said he has cut taxes since being in office. The fact is we pay 7 dollars for every one dollar he claims to have cut. (actually he did not cut taxes he only left the tax rate at the same level). His regulations and programs are causing us to pay more. Call it what you like, but when I have to pay more due to government I consider it a tax.

In his bid to get re-elected he fashions himself after a Ronald Reagan. He was asked during his interview what was the hardest thing for him being president. A president such as Reagan would answer sending troops off to war, and then notifying their families that they had been killed in action. Narcissistic Yoda answers it is his loss of privacy. He has a personality less like a proper president and more like a Dr. House.

A. C. Smithson

Times of soft tyranny

We are currently living in times of a soft tyranny.

You may feel that you have freedom to do anything you want, but think again. Try to purchase the shower head you want, or the kind of toilet you want. Try to expand the size of your house. The appliances you wish to place in your house must have a seal of approval from your government otherwise you would be unable to purchase them. Suppose you have cancer and you know of a new drug that you believe may help you. See if you can get it without government (FDA) approval. The first lady wants to tell restaurants what to serve and what size portions you can have. The federal government wants to tell you what you can feed your kids for school lunch and even what you can feed them in your home. Soon they will tell you what kind of car you can drive ( G.M. government motors electric cars). Not long after that they may tell you where and when you can drive. Think that is silly and far fetched? The government legislating against the will of the people, is that possible? The majority of Americans are against Obamacare. They want it repealed. The courts have ruled it to be unconstitutional. Do you think they care? Hell no they are proceeding with its implementation at rapid pace.

Think about it.

A. C. Smithson

Philosophical Moment

Recently I was accused of attempting to brainwash a liberal mind. I plead not guilty. The brain had already been out to the laundry. I was simply attempting to broaden this brains thought process.

I share to a degree the belief of the Hindu Prince Guatama Siddhartha. He said a few years back (approx. 530 B.C.) "Do not believe anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it."

This is the number one reason for this blog. Not to tell you what to believe, but instead to encourage analysis of what you have heard and then decide on a belief based upon reasonableness, common sense, and good judgment.

A. C. Smithson