Posted on 09/18/2008 6:03:33 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
I believe a revolution is coming to America. Just as Hurricane Ike slammed into my home state of Texas, I am more and more convinced as every year passes that a needed voter revolution is brewing and will arrive imminently at America's shores and ballot boxes.
The birth pains for this voter revolution can be seen through the highs and lows of current political polarities. I believe it was felt through the surge of the constitutional community supporting Rep. Ron Paul. I believe it was felt in evangelicals' and conservatives' frustration with our present presidential picks. I believe it is felt in the heightened responses to John McCain's "Hail Mary throw" for vice president in Sarah Palin. And I believe it is felt in Americans' virtually unanimous disapproval rating (roughly 91 percent) for Congress.
Of course, America has some good congressmen and senators, such as Ron Paul and members of the "gang of 10" (which has grown to 20), who are hoping that both chambers will vote to "drill here, drill now" and immediately set a course for producing alternative energy. But the fact is those good politicians are few and far between. The majority of them need to be replaced, and the rest of them need our help to do it.
A voter revolution would usher in politicians who make sweeping and radical changes, including disposing of the unconstitutional Internal Revenue Service and replacing it with a "fair tax." These are leaders who genuinely commit to the America established by our Founders, drastically cut government waste, immediately stop pork-barrel spending, reject political perks and lobbyists, quit borrowing from other nations (such as China), cease imperialism and nation building, lessen the flow of so much government aid overseas, and bring back production and pride in American commerce, etc.
The way I see it, there are three major common-sense steps toward a voter revolution:
First, examine your representatives from the top down, and ask yourself: Do they represent the people? Do they stand by the Constitution? Do they reduce big government, taxes and our deficit? Are they working to protect our borders and sovereignty? Will they stand up to governmental status quo and gridlock? Do they have the type of character that can resist the temptations of political power and special interest groups?
Second, if your answer is "no" to any of the above, get them out of office. Petition their dismissal; publicize their political problems; and muster community consent in order to vote others in. Call them by name on blogs, and explain to people why they should be ousted; then do it. No more talk. Stay the course, no matter how long it takes.
Third, fight to vote in solid, reputable, law-abiding, Constitution-honoring representatives. Half our problem today is that we have been duped to vote into office individuals who have no integrity. A politician's integrity must precede our interests because if leaders are above reproach, then they are more likely to do what they've promised. And if you can't find a more upstanding citizen than you are, then consider running for public office. It's time to get out of the bleachers and onto the battlefield.
You know the words of the British orator Edmund Burke, "Evil flourishes when good men do nothing." Well, evil has flourished for too long. It's time for the good people to rise up in another voter revolution. Don't be like the 90,000 people who ignored the evacuation orders as Hurricane Ike approached. Don't just sit back and hope it turns out OK. Get involved. Start in your community. Fight for your country and state. And together, we can reawaken our country.
It's time we all revive the revolutionary spirit of America's Founders and reinvigorate their legacy. I've experienced a renewed sense of appreciation and commitment to them, and in my new book, "Black Belt Patriotism," I talk about how a spark of their passion can turn into a raging cultural fire:
"It doesn't take many people to foster a revolution. Jesus did it with twelve disciples. George Washington did it with his few suffering troops at Valley Forge. And we can do it today. We can set a new direction for America with people like you and me, who through our efforts in our communities and at the ballot box and in our personal lives can make this country everything it should be, everything our nation's Founders wanted it to be. America has fallen asleep at the wheel and it's time for her to wake up before it's too late. It's up to us; and this book is my way of showing where we can start."
I heard once that it only took 2 percent of our population to create our nation and that it still would take only 2 percent to change it today. If you don't like what you see in America, then join me by being a part of the new 2 percent. If you're with me, then you know the road ahead will not be easy and the war will not be won easily, but the rewards (I promise you) will be ultimately glorious.
... good senators ... the gang of 10?
You’re a little off the edge their Chucky — the Pubs in that group should be waterboarded.
“Evil flourishes when good men do nothing.”
If you disagree, you will get a round-house kick in the face. ;)
Palin/Norris ‘12!
Yes. This guy is a total moron, or some kind of Fifth Column saboteur.
He’ll roundhouse kick the government back into shape. Just like how he round house kicked god and the universe was made completely by accident as a result.
Well he is Chuck Norris...
I am not a Ron Paul fan, however, I agree with a lot he has too say here.
We need that other box...
Home state of Texas? Chuck Norris. (Carlos Ray Norris) actor, athlete Born: 3/10/1940 Birthplace: Ryan, Oklahoma
My home state is Ohio even though I live in Oklahoma.
Huckabee gave him 30 minutes of fame and now he knows it all. Wonder who wrote this for him?
Damn man I hope you are right...we need the Obamas and Pelosis and Kennedys of the US to be stamped out
Norris is a naive clown.
However it's good to see that he's extricated his nose from "Elmer Gantry" Hucksterby's backside.
Ron Paul wears a tin foil hat. Gang of 10/12 RHINOs! As much as I like Chuck Norris, he can’t do a round house kick all the way to China so I am safe for now. We do need a voter revolution but it should be to get back to democratic and capitalistic principles and away from socialist pipe dreams.
Still love ya, Chuck, but I am allergic to tin foil on my head.
I agree with you except that you could throw a few republican names in as well. Face it, there is greed and bad faith on both sides. The government needs a thorough cleaning.
Dude,what revolution? Revolution of the fat and happy? Dream on, Chuck. Better yet, STAND UP CHUCK!
Ron Pau lis a kook, but people are sick sick sick of the Democrat nonsense, the Deocrats used to have a party, now its just a crime ring.
Poor Chuck has gone of the deep end. I quit reading when he said we needed to cease imperialism. We’re not engaged in it in the first place.
“The organized minority always rules the disorganized majority.” - Gaetano Mosca
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