SOCIALISM VS INDIVIDUALISM
Ralph Waldo Emerson's iconic quote are something you don't typically find on the lips of the socialist progressives of today, "the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his or her own instincts and ideas." It is the source of one of Emerson's most famous quotations, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds"
Emerson was a transcendentalist. They believed that society and its institutions - particularly organized religion and political parties - ultimately corrupted the purity of the individual. They had faith that man is at his best when truly "self-reliant" and independent. It is only from such real individuals that true community could be formed. Its fundamental belief was in the unity and immanence of God in the world.
As seen below, comparing individualism with socialism reveals a very large schism between the two.
As a political movement, socialism includes a diverse array of political philosophies, ranging from reformism to revolutionary socialism. Proponents of state socialism advocate for the nationalisation of the means of production, distribution and exchange as a strategy for implementing socialism. Modern socialism originated from an 18th-century intellectual and working class political movement that criticised the effects of industrialisation and private property on society. By the late 19th-century, "socialism" had come to signify opposition to capitalism and advocacy for an alternative system based on some form of social ownership. Marxist-Leninists, have advocated the creation of centrally planned economies directed by a single-party state that owns the means of production.
The basic question will be answered on November 6, 2012, will our Country move "FORWARD" and embrace the rallying cry for Obama's 2012 campaign as he attempts to win a second term. The word 'forward' has long been associated with European Marxism. Obama is finally outing himself by associating with a shibboleth of days long ago.
Or will the country revert backward to the philosophy of Emerson which echoes the Judeo-Christian ethic? We believe that the voters will be guided by the light the TEA PARTY brings to the equation and they will ultimately realize that their future hinges on moving the country forward by embracing the past rather than moving toward Obama's version of forward thereby digging ourselves deeper into the tomb of the socialist philosophy that died several deaths during the previous two centuries?
We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest periods of human history, the stage of rule by brute force.
The New Boston Tea Party where "REVOLUTION IS THE SOLUTION"
ON TODAY'S MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBER THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR YOUR FREEDOM
WHAT IS NEXT? MICHAEL OBERNDORF
Beyond Outrageous
As bad as Obama-Soetoro and his mindless Marxist minions are, they are amateurs compared to the United States Senate when it comes to shredding the Constitution and stomping the shreds into the mud. I, and many others, have written about the willful refusal of the Senate to pass a budget. One needs only to look around at the state of the economy, the number of jobless Americans, and the shrinking workforce to grasp the incredible damage this has done to the country. But the damage these spineless parasites have done goes much deeper.
Every single piece of the mass of odious, unconstitutional legislation that has been passed in recent years was approved by the majority Democrat Senate, nearly always with the conniving collaboration of ever-willing-to-please RINOs. The laws run the gamut from government takeover of private industries to economy and jobs killing expansion of the national debt. And what should be of great concern to We, the People, is the radical, totalitarian-left direction that all of them are pushing us.
One of the most recent - and most egregious – was the 78-15 vote against an amendment, introduced by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), to disarm FDA agents and stop warrantless searches of farms by them (http://www.wnd.com/2012/05/its-rand-paul-vs-armed-bureaucrats/). Armed FDA agents? Warrantless searches of farms? What can farmers be doing that is so incredibly dangerous to the American public that over three-quarters of the Senate thinks that we need to arm the FDA and send them on unconstitutional, secret raids to stop it? Turns out, it’s raw milk, sold locally. Absolutely incredible. Here’s a list of the senators who voted for the amendment:
Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)
John Boozman (R-AR)
Tom Coburn (R-OK)
John Cornyn (R-TX)
Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Jim DeMint (R-SC)
Mike Johanns (R-NE)
Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Mike Lee (R-UT)
Rand Paul (R-KY)
Jim Risch (R-ID)
John Thune (R-SD)
Pat Toomey (R-PA)
David Vitter (R-LA)
Roger Wicker (R-MS)
If a senator’s name is not on this list, he or she needs to be de-elected. Period.
It has recently come to light, too, that illegal aliens have been filing tax returns using a locomotive-sized loop-hole, and collecting cash for non-existent dependent children, to the tune of $4.2 billion – yes, billion! – in 2010, alone. Given America’s huge deficit and the dire need to reduce it, surely the Senate wants to stop this bleeding? Wrong.
The House passed a bill to close the loop-hole, but Senate Majority Misleader, Harry Reid, (D-NV) blocked a vote on the Senate version of the bill, allowing the “legal” theft of American’s taxpayer money by illegal aliens to continue, unabated (http://www.examiner.com/article/thanks-to-harry-reid-illegal-aliens-will-continue-to-receive-irs-refunds). Reid has a history of supporting illegal aliens over American citizens, as when he tried to attach the so-called Dream Act – an amnesty/tax-money/special privileges give-away for illegals – to the defense bill, back in 2010. Many believe too, that it was voting by thousands of illegals in Nevada that got him re-elected that year. And speaking of RINOs and amnesty, even supposed conservative senators like Marco Rubio (R-FL) are touting their own versions of it.
At a seemingly inconsequential level, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and others are proposing legislation to set national federal standards for – are you sitting down? – egg-laying hens. They claim it will make it easier to sell eggs across state lines. The reality, however, is that it creates another layer of federal interference and control over the states’ ability to regulate themselves. It’s also another tentacle of the federal octopus wrapping itself around the throat of American agriculture and our ability, as a nation, to feed ourselves. Since this same senate has OK’d it, how long will it be before jack-booted, armed FDA agents start warrantless raids on the chicken coops in rural backyards?
Henry Lamb, whose wisdom and columns many of you are familiar with, passed away this week. He was an advocate, as am I, of repealing the 17th Amendment, which took away the right of the states to appoint their senators (http://repeal17now.org/). Allowing their election by statewide ballot opened the door for the buying of the elections by big-money special interests – everything from big unions and environmentalists to big businesses looking for cheap labor. Although occasional honest candidates who actually serve the people of their state get elected, it seems to be the exception, rather than the rule. This is a door that needs to be closed.
The condition that we find America in, as we count down the days to the 2012 election, is not permanent. We can revive her, and return her to the greatness that was hers. By the same token, if we do not do what is necessary, things will surely get much worse. It’s our choice.
MEMORIAL DAY
FREEDOM DOES NOT COME FREE
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General George Washington
MEMORIAL DAY THOUGHT
We really don't get involved in the details of why, when and where our troops are deployed, That is not our mission. But a thought hit us today, on our Memorial Day, just as hard as some rocket propelled grenade (RPG). While watching the real life drama of our men in Afghanistan, it came to mind that whenever we see our troops in the field, particularly when they are the recipient of enemy fire, there are no Afghan troops fighting side by side with them. Think about it for a moment and then phone your Senator or Congressman. You want to know why we fight with valor and the Afghans hide in caves.
Happy Memorial Day from TNBTP
AMERICAN PATRIOT HENRY LAMB PASSESS
Henry Lamb:
Death of a Patriot
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- Judi McLeod Thursday, May 24, 2012 (13) Comments | Print friendly | Email Us |
News comes to Canada Free Press (CFP) this morning from columnist Michael Oberndorf of the passing of outstanding American patriot, Henry Lamb.
One of a kind Tennessean Henry Lamb held a lifelong dedication to the American Constitution, and did more to warn average people about the destructive encroachment of the United Nations on human society than any other source.
His columns on the UN’s Agenda 21 which appeared on CFP, World Net Daily and elsewhere, were classics. The results of Lamb’s long ago dire warnings on the The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), also called the Law of the Sea Convention or the Law of the Sea treaty, sadly passed through the warning stage and are now about to become ratified and signed as airtight UN documents.
A tireless defender of liberty and freedom, Lamb shrugged off the excessive hate mail of progressives, focusing on researching and writing his next column.
Henry Lamb’s work was carried by print journal Toronto Free Press, the forerunner to CFP. Indeed Lamb and Alan Caruba have been CFP contributing columnists longer than anyone else.
Henry Lamb is the founder of the Environmental Conservation Organization, founded in 1988, Sovereignty International Inc., in 1996, and Freedom21 Inc, in 1999. He was publisher of eco-logic Powerhouse, a widely-read, online and print magazine. He attended United Nations meetings around the world, was a frequent compelling speaker at educational conferences and workshops throughout the USA, and was a regular guest on dozens of talk radio programs. He also gave his time to serve on various boards and committees of other organizations that promote environmental stewardship, private property rights, and Constitutional values.
Henry Lamb provided testimony for the U.S. Congress, as well as State Legislatures, and was a consultant on U.N. affairs to FOX News.
During his lengthy illness, Lamb wrote his columns from his hospital bed, never missing a deadline.
Close friends describe him as a “true gentleman of the South”, “a gentleman in every way.”
“You must never tire. You must keep every ounce of energy you have in fighting the good fight.”
Included among the things I will remember most about Lamb, are his words in a telephone conversation when a friend arranged a conference call. It was the first time I got to talk to him directly. As we were speaking, I asked him did he ever (like us) get tired in tracking the progressives of the left. He replied: “You must never tire. You must keep every ounce of energy you have in fighting the good fight.”
Condolences are coming in over the Net for Henry’s widow, Irene, who was undoubtedly his most enthusiastic fan.
Irene can take great pride in knowing that her husband is not one who passed without leaving a legacy. Because of his indefatigable work, Henry Lamb will always be here.
HOMEWORK LESSON FOR THE YOUNGN'S
To quote Eric Sprott “2012 is proving to be the ‘Year of the Central Bank’. It is an exciting celebration of all the wonderful maneuvers central banks can employ to keep the system from falling apart. Western central banks have gone into complete overdrive since last November, convening, colluding and printing their way out of the mess that is the Eurozone. The scale and frequency of their maneuvering seems to increase with every passing week, and speaks to the desperate fragility that continues to define much of the financial system today.”
HOW DO YOU DEFEND OBAMA'S ECONOMIC RECORD?
What really must be contested is the Obama team consistently repeating that 750,000 new jobs have been created every month since he has been in office. This is the greatest lie since someone sold the Brooklyn bridge. Obama has not confronted the dismal economy, but continues on a path set by previous socialists. Don't address the issues, but attack personally the messenger. If it were not for the Tea Party, which, by the way, keeps the playing field even, the media would now be in control of the government. The time is growing short, but come June, Obamacare will be tossed out by the Supreme Court. When this cataclysmic event happens expect fireworks in Washington and the blame game to start in ernest. It is our obligation to have the backs of the five brave justices's. Also on June 5, Wisconsin recall election of Governor Walker and we are sorry to say that the trial originally set for on June 12th of Major Hassan the murderer of 13 army heros has been delayed until August 20.
We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest periods of human history, the stage of rule by brute force.
The New Boston Tea Party where "REVOLUTION IS THE SOLUTION"
WHEN GOLD WAS KING
As the days went on, the gold was lent out; the borrowers would pay interest on the borrowing. Soon the banking (depository) industry was born. This led to more commerce and the economy expanded. The system worked well until there was a run on the bank - as holders of the warehouse receipts demanded their gold all at the same time problems arose. A run on one bank would cause a cascade of runs because no one knew which bank was solvent. This happened many times during the past 200 years.
At one time our currency was convertible into gold or silver. This worked fine until the government ran out of gold and silver to back up the currency. A modern day run on the bank was the result. However, during the financial melt down of the late 1980's runs on banks were common place. Deposits were insured by FDIC to the tune of $100,000. This acted as a safety net insuring against bank runs. Stepping back 60 years though, things were a bit different. American citizens were able to own gold in the form of coin, but FDR in 1933 issued Executive Order 6102 which made it illegal for citizens to own gold - foreign central bank convertibility of dollars to gold was not effected. This was done for many reasons, the main one being that the government without gold could not print more fiat money.
After the war a conference held at Bretton Woods New Hampshire put in place a new system based on a fixed exchange rate to the dollar. It is important to remember that dollars held by foreign central banks were exchangeable for dollars. However, in 1971 President Nixon halted gold convertibility of the dollar by foreign central banks. This set the stage for the explosion of printing money without any controls. That brings us to where we are today.
To initiate you into the inner workings of the Federal Reserve and their incestuous relationship with the government we have to look no further than QE I & II. Effectively the treasury sold bonds to the FED who in turn deposited money into the treasury's bank account. The government now had billions of dollars to spend on pet projects, but with nothing more than an IOU backing up their promise to pay. The Federal Reserve doesn't really give a hoot on if they will ever get paid back because they are not an independent agency as one would think, but a government patsy. Sounds like we are heading down that Yellow Greek Road.
The above short history lesson on the relationship of the dollar with gold provides a good example why governments are actually afraid of gold. Without a marker to define what value a dollar is the government can print dollars with abandon. More dollars less value. Ask the Weimar Republic how that worked out. We look for more socialists attacking gold and it being not a storer of value. This is a good sign for gold to be the ultimate of insurance.
SOCIALISM UNCOVERED
Now that the Greeks have kept us at bay for the past year, we can now come to a conclusion of what went wrong. "They spent more than they had" but continued to spend because of a bunch of suckers kept on loaning them more money. A lesson learned the hard way; in the old days, the criminals who cooked the books would have been sent to debtors prison. Fortunately for the Greeks there are none today. However, victims of financial chicanery have been known to take the law into their own hands. That explains the explosion in gun sales and ammunition.
The citizens or Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal are different from those in our country particularly when it comes to paying their fair share. This is well documented, up to 50% of the PIGS economy is underground; cash basis, no receipts, no records. It is awfully hard run a government that way. The true state of the Greek financial condition has been uncovered and it ain't pretty; it is the quintessential example of what can happen to those countries that continue in their wayward path of printing fiat money without producing any goods. The socialist lie - that the bigger the government the better the economy - has now fallen on deaf ears, austerity must prevail if there is any chance for the big spenders to extricate themselves from the quicksand of socialism.
Greece has gone belly up and they must face the consequences. Unless they receive $15 billion in June their pensioners and civil servants will end up in the bread line. And that would be an outright shame because Greeks don't like bread. Can you imagine the warpath these socialists will take to. Anarchy, outright revolution, who knows what will happen.
There is a reason that we spend so much time on Greece. After all it is a diminutive country, about the size of Illinois. What is the big deal if they go belly up? Multiply Greece by ten or fifteen of our states which basically are in a similar financial condition. Not to mention the Big Daddy of them all, our Mother Country. It is not hard to think that we too may be on the threshold of one hell of a financial tsunami. By the way, there is no Golden Fleece ending to this story. 
