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Lexington Green. Dawn. April 19, 1775. Captain John Parker, commander of the Lexington militia, stood among seventy-some men, many of them kin, all of them neither rich nor poor, awaiting the arrival of the British Regulars. Facing overwhelming odds, Captain Parker turned to his men and said, "The first man who offers to run shall be shot down. Stand your ground! Don't fire until fired upon! But if they want to have a war, let it begin here!" Later that morning, on the training field just across the Concord River from the town of Concord, members of the colonial militia...

Yeah, I said ‘hell’” he felt it necessary to add as though he hasn’t said far more offensive things. “This is not about 1 percent and 99 percent. This is about a hundred percent; it’s about a hundred percent American. And I will not stand back and watch anyone defang, degrade or destroy that which my father fought for, my older brother, my father-in-law, myself and my nephew and all my friends still in uniform, I will not allow President Obama take the United States of America and destroy it. “So, if that means I’m the number one target...

The nature of this peculiar primary season – the reason it seems at odds with both the 2009-2010 political narrative and the seriousness of the times – was determined by Mitt Romney. Even if you don’t mind RomneyCare, or the abortion flip-flop, or any of the rest, there’s a more basic problem: He’s not a natural campaigner, and on the stump he instinctively recoils from any personal connection with the voters. So, in compensation, he’s bought himself a bunch of A-list advisors and a lavish campaign. He is, as he likes to say, the only candidate with experience in the...

LTC Stefan Cook (AKA Major Stefan Cook) is in the hospital and not doing well. The prognosis is dire. Please pray for him and his family.

HELSINKI (AP) — A British-registered ship that was held in a Finnish port after authorities discovered 69 surface-to-air missiles and 160 tons of explosives onboard has permission to travel again, but without those materials or its captain, a port official said Monday. The M/S Thor Liberty was headed to China and had docked in the southern Finnish port of Kotka to pick up anchor chains when police last week discovered and seized the missiles and explosive piric acid on board. The Patriot missiles were an official shipment from Germany to South Korea, while Finnish authorities said the explosives were a...

Anyone see this? A friend forwarded it to me. Good grief. No where to be found. Heck, let's just send the Chinese our drone instead of all the suspense. Hillary? Obama? MSM? Where the **ll are these people/commies????

The Finnish authorities have impounded an Isle of Man-flagged ship bound for China with undeclared missiles and explosives, officials say. Police are questioning the crew of the MS Thor Liberty after what were described as 69 Patriot anti-missile missiles were found aboard. Interior Minister Paivi Rasanen said the missiles were marked "fireworks". The MS Thor Liberty had docked in the Finnish port of Kotka after leaving Germany last week. Dock workers became suspicious after finding explosives poorly stored on open pallets, and the missiles were then found in containers marked "fireworks". The managing director of the ship's owner, Thorco Shipping,...

^Check out the link if you're interested in buying Patriotic Items, personally I found this guy after searching for God Bless Our Troops bumper stickers that I couldn't find anywhere. Happy searching :)

Gov. Rick Perry: The Entire, Uncut ‘On the Record’ Interview by Greta Van Susteren As promised, here is our entire interview with GOP presidential hopeful Gov. Rick Perry (it has footage that we were not able to show you on last night’s ON THE RECORD because of time constraints). Watch and share your thoughts! ...

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry issued the following statement on the failure of the supercommittee: “Ultimately, responsibility for this failure lays at President Obama’s feet. The whole reason a supercommittee was created was because the President wasn’t willing to lead, wasn’t willing to even put on paper his plans for cutting spending. It’s amazing to what lengths he will go to avoid making tough decisions. And who pays the price for Washington’s failure? The American people and our military personnel, who will now be subjected to a half trillion dollars in national defense cuts? “The President and Congress should work...

Rick Perry in the Center Seat on Special Report November 21, 2011 Rick Perry did a great job today interacting with the panel on Special Report. I can’t think of a single question of which he gave a poor answer. And as was said on twitter, I think Rick Perry is starting to hit his stride. Let’s hope it’s big enough to get him higher in the polls before Iowa gets here: Here’s the full interview video:

Remember when that Marine made a YouTube video inviting Mila Kunis to the Marine Corps Ball and she was like "Oh scheduling conflict, can't go" and Justin Timberlake was like, "You should go" so then another marine was like "Well, if you're pressuring Kunis to go to the ball, then you should come with me" and Justin Timberlake was like "Ok"? Anyways, that Marine Corps Ball was this past Saturday and Justin Timberlake was the date of Corporal Kelsey DeSantis. Timberlake says the entire evening was one that he would never forget and wrote on his website: "I didn't know...

Justin Timberlake took a marine to her unit's annual ball Saturday night The singer posted a photo along with a letter on his website that the Marine Corps Ball in Richmond, Va., was "one of the most moving evenings I've ever had." "I knew I would have an evening that I wouldn't forget... Something I could tell my friends about. What I didn't know was how moved I would be by the whole experience," he wrote.

Within seconds of Rick Perry's onstage collapse last night, the political world had almost unanimously declared the time of death for the Texas Governor's presidential campaign. But Perry's spectacular meltdown may end up being the best thing that ever happened to his lagging White House bid. In contrast to the Herman Cain camp, Perry's team has been a model for crisis management in the aftermath of the gaffe. The chagrined candidate has been making the morning show rounds today, displaying a startling humble and human side in the face of some pretty snarky talk show hosts. Perry's media blitz is...

VIDEO: Gov. Rick Perry (R-Tx.) on Jan Mickelson (WHO-AM) Length: 33:23

After a week of gaffs from Gov. Rick Perry, his wife Anita is left picking up the pieces and playing damage control on the campaign trail to steer conversation to policy issues. “I’m really proud,” said the first lady of Texas at an American Spectator gala in Washington, D.C. “He put himself on the line and is withstanding the fire because of love of country.” Perry has been in the line of fire, rather, since Friday when allegations surfaced that he delivered a speech in New Hampshire while intoxicated. Though event hosts are defending Perry’s sobriety, his lucid speech was...

Watching Rick Perry being interviewed on Hannity right now. He was speaking of his “Flat Tax” plan. Two times, I repeat, two times, he called IRS “Dependents” on the tax form “Independents”. Two friggin’ times. One time could be construed as a "slip" but two time makes me wonder how long it’s been since he's even filled-out a tax form. He also called Governor Romney, "Governor Rominey". As a Texan I'm embarrassed.

Perry turns in gaffe-less performance on Foxby Philip Klein - Senior Editorial Writer October 30, 2011 These days, no news is good news for Texas Gov. Rick Perry. In the first two months of his presidential campaign, Perry's media appearances have been associated with blunders, a big reason why he quickly tumbled from frontrunner status to the back of the pack in polls. But in an extended interview with Fox News Sunday's Chris Wallace this morning in Austin, Perry was able to stay completely on message and was unrattled by critical questions about his campaign and policy proposals.“I’ve laid out...

Texas Gov. Rick Perry commits to 5 more presidential debates Associated Press October 29, 2011 The decision comes after questions over whether Perry would bypass some debates to concentrate on other types of campaigning..... But he’s not giving up. “Shoot, I may get to be a good debater before this is all over,” Perry joked during a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Friday...

Barack Obama's new ally: Rick Perry By: Alexander Burns and Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Martin October 27, 2011 President Barack Obama’s political machine is increasingly making common cause with Texas Gov. Rick Perry against a shared enemy: Mitt Romney. Romney is the opponent Democrats most fear, and whom Obama strategists view as the near-certain Republican nominee. Yet even among strategists who assume Romney will be Obama’s opponent, Perry’s newly feisty performance on the campaign trail has raised hopes that he may drag out the primary fight and bloody Romney ahead of the main event. Obama supporters aren’t exactly coordinating attacks...

Flat Tax Outpaces 9-9-9 in Poll, Notably Among Conservatives Gary Langer October 25, 2011 A flat tax like the one proposed today by Republican presidential candidate Gov. Rick Perry engenders a split decision in public opinion — if not the warmest reception, a better one than the public’s broader disapproval of his rival Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 plan.While a flat tax divides the nation overall, moreover, it resonates most strongly in a group of particular interest to Perry – “very conservative� Americans, a key GOP voting group. They hold favorable views of a flat tax by a broad 68-28 percent in...

Tune in this morning at 11a.m. Eastern for the live feed of Perry's “Cut, Balance and Grow” announcement. Includes flat tax reform plan. Live feed from: http://www.rickperry.org linked here. (Also see Bill O'Reilly interview Governor Perry on his plan tonight on Fox)

Perry to Propose Optional Flat Income Tax of 20% Carl Cameron October 24, 2011 Texas Governor Rick Perry is formally unveiling his flat tax proposal Tuesday in South Carolina. His campaign hopes the plan will gain traction with people who are fed up with the current tax system. Sources tell Fox News it will be an optional 20% flat income tax with a $12,500.00 deduction per individual, per household. Taxpayers may otherwise choose to keep paying under existing IRS code.

Iowa Rep. Steve King (left) and Texas Gov. Rick Perry (right), who is running for president, went pheasant hunting in Iowa Saturday. MERRILL, Iowa -- Rick Perry often waxes eloquent about his wife Anita as the love of his life, but today in Iowa he disclosed to journalists another "long love affair" that has affected him since he was young. With guns, that is. "It was a long love affair with a boy and his gun, that turned into a man and his gun, that turned into a man and his son and his daugher and their guns," an orange-and-khaki-clad...

A Serious Plan for Prosperity and Peace Bruce Walker October 22, 2011 This recent speech by Rick Perry on energy policy and this article by Stephen Moore in the Wall Street Journal discussing Harold Hamm's analysis of our nation's oil and gas potential ought to constitute a bigger story in the presidential campaign.  Hamm, who grew up in rural Oklahoma as the son of sharecroppers, has roots like Perry's, who grew up in rural Texas as the son of sharecroppers.  America rose to superpower status in large part through the genius and grit of its oilmen.  In the Second World...

Statement from Gov. Rick Perry on Iraq October 21st, 2011 AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement on President Obama’s announcement to withdraw troops from Iraq: “I’m deeply concerned that President Obama is putting political expediency ahead of sound military and security judgment by announcing an end to troop level negotiations and a withdrawal from Iraq by year’s end. The President was slow to engage the Iraqis and there’s little evidence today’s decision is based on advice from military commanders. “America’s commitment to the future of Iraq is important to U.S. national security interests and should not...

Hi- We're Due South- a couple of working class guys from Southwest Florida who have a passion to use the power of music to help steer America back in the direction the Founding Fathers intended. Back to the Conservative Judeo-Christian values that made this the greatest nation on earth. We like what Herman Cain has to say, and we like how he says it. We don't want the Liberal media and the Republican Establishment to force-feed us another McCain. NO MORE RINOS !!! The time for a pricipled, GENUINE Conservative is NOW! We'd like to ask your help to bring...

If you haven't been following the Alinsky methods being used by Randy Parraz and his far-left associates to take down Arizona Senator Russell Pearce (R), you should pay close attention. They may target your Republican legislator very soon. If they can destroy Pearce, they can destroy anybody. The recall election will be held November 8, 2011; early balloting begins on October 13 (that is, tomorrow). So who is Russell Pearce? Senator Pearce gained national prominence in April 2010 as the architect of SB1070, one of the toughest anti-illegal immigration laws in America. It allows Arizona to enforce the federal immigration...

Republican presidential contender Herman Cain amplified his criticism Sunday of the growing Occupy Wall Street movement, calling the protesters “jealous’ Americans who "play the victim card” and want to “take somebody else’s” Cadillac.

The latest video release from "Due South" This group of Conservative songwriters/musicians from SW Florida is quickly becoming one of the most popular bands among Patriots from coast to coast. Unfortunately, due largely to the economic policies of Obama,They are also one of the most broke. They all work day jobs, and struggle like the rest of us to pay their bills, let alone pay for studio time. They are TOTALLY dependant on on the efforts of like-minded people to help them spread the Conservative message in song. Come on Freepers!!!! Lets help these guys get the attention of Hannity,Beck,Fox,...

The latest video release from "Due South" This group of Conservative songwriters/musicians from SW Florida is quickly becoming one of the most popular bands among Patriots from coast to coast. Unfortunately, due largely to the economic policies of Obama,They are also one of the most broke. They all work day jobs, and struggle like the rest of us to pay their bills, let alone pay for studio time. They are TOTALLY dependant on on the efforts of like-minded people to help them spread the Conservative message in song. Come on Freepers!!!! Lets help these guys get the attention of Hannity,Beck,Fox,...

After a few caffeine-heavy refills at our corner table, I asked him about President Obama’s new effort to raise taxes on the wealthy, and Cain just about blew a blood vessel — especially when I mentioned the part where Obama says it’s about “math” not “class warfare.”“Can I be blunt? That’s a lie,” Cain said, before the sound of his voice began to rise noticeably higher. “You’re not supposed to call the president a liar. Well if you’re not supposed to call the president a liar, he shouldn’t tell a lie. If it’s not class warfare, it’s highway robbery....

S. Korea to develop own Patriot missile to intercept N. Korean missiles: sources SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is pushing for the development of its own version of advanced Patriot missiles to counter North Korean ballistic missiles, military sources said Friday. Multiple sources said the state-run Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DATQ) will complete by the end of this year its preliminary research on long-range surface-to-air missiles (L-SAMs), which could intercept North Korean ballistic missiles or fighter jets at high altitudes. According to the sources, the military will finalize the basic outline for further development around January...

On Nov. 5, 2009, a terrorist killed 13 people and wounded 29 others during a shooting spree at Texas' Fort Hood. As tragic as that day was, it also was an outlier: The number and severity of terror attacks since 9/11 have declined sharply. In fact, the Fort Hood case counts as the worst incident in the U.S. since 9/11. Most other terror plots have been thwarted by stepped-up law enforcement and alert citizens.

PHILADELPHIA - August 23, 2011 (WPVI) -- The owner of the landmark South Philadelphia cheesesteak stand who once told customers to order in English has died.Family members confirm to Action News that 71-year-old Geno's Steaks owner Joey Vento has died of a massive heart attack on the way to the hospital.[snip] In June 2006, Vento and Geno's grabbed headlines for two small signs posted at the shop stating, "This is AMERICA: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH."' Vento said he posted the signs due to concerns over the debate on immigration reform and the increasing number of people who couldn't order...

God Bless this Patriot. Make her president!

After Rep. Allen West left the House floor today, lying leftist hack Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz attacked him and lied about the Republican plan. A disgruntled Allen West sent out this response to the vile DNC chair. Via the Politico: From: Z112 West, Allen Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 04:48 PM To: Wasserman Schultz, Debbie Cc: McCarthy, Kevin; Blyth, Jonathan; Pelosi, Nancy; Cantor, Eric Subject: Unprofessional and Inappropriate Sophomoric Behavior from Wasserman-SchultzLook, Debbie, I understand that after I departed the House floor you directed your floor speech comments directly towards me. Let me make myself perfectly clear, you want...

Kass is a Canadian freeper and patriot .......... FREEP THIS POLL! She needs us!

WHAT IS A FOUNDING FATHER? By John F. Di Leo, in Illinois Review, July 4, 2011 A.D. Every year for two centuries plus, the American people have celebrated the events of June and July, 1776… those fiery weeks when the Continental Congress debated changing their focus from improving our relationship with the King and Parliament who ruled them, to terminating that relationship once and for all. On a broader scale, on Independence Day, we champion the Founding Fathers, those wise and courageous patriots who managed this transition, who won us our independence and set these United States on the course...

I founded American Love Affair, LLC with the goal of reminding the country of all that’s good about America. In my opinion, all business ventures—regardless of industry or product—must be rooted in solidity of purpose and be uplifting to its people, for the profit motive alone cannot sustain an enterprise. In subsequent posts, I will further expound on this concept, but first, what in my background informs the conviction that American Exceptionalism is alive and well?

It’s a fun, yet quiet community, just west of Tampa, Florida. It is probably best known as the home of the Safety Harbor Spa. Safety Harbor was the site of a small Fourth of July parade that can only be called perfect homespun Americana. Residents lined up on Main Street in rows that were, in some places, 15 and 20 deep. Some sat in lawn chairs while others stood and all were sincere as they paid their respects to the July 4th date as well as the flag. Patriots, one and all stood to salute the colors as they passed....

SITE OF APPROVED APPARITION HAS MEMORIALS TO TWO U.S. SOLDIER-PRIESTS UP FOR SAINTHOOD Some day soon, we hope to visit the shrine in Wisconsin that now has formal Church approval as an apparition site. We speak of Robinsonville (now known as Champion) -- where Mary appeared to a devout Belgian immigrant in 1859. Many visit, some claiming miracles. In addition to a chapel, which was built in 1942 and has its altar situated directly above the site of apparitions, with a lifelike statue of the Madonna and Child, there is a crypt with another statue of Our Lady of Grace surrounded...

Every year for two centuries plus, the American people have celebrated the events of June and July, 1776… those fiery weeks when the Continental Congress debated changing their focus from improving our relationship with the King and Parliament who ruled them, to terminating that relationship once and for all. On a broader scale, on Independence Day, we champion the Founding Fathers, those wise and courageous patriots who managed this transition, who won us our independence and set these United States on the course to greatness. In addition to celebrating these actions, it might also be worthwhile to ponder who these...

"We have proposed two amendments that we will have votes on today. One of them concerns the Second Amendment. I think it's very important that we protect the rights of gun owners in our country, not only for hunting, but for self-protection. And that the records of those in our country who own guns should be secret." — Senator Rand Paul, speech before the U.S. Senate, May 26, 2011 You would think that the National Rifle Association, the NRA, would naturally back the Rand Paul amendment on exempting firearms records searches under the Patriot Act. But you would be wrong....

"The Patriot" is playing on Crackle, don't know how long it will run.I've seen it several times, it's always a reminder of where we come from and what we may need to do again..

MSNBC HOST SAYS AMERICAN FLAG IMAGE BREAKS FEDERAL LAW You gotta hand it to the left. When they get after somebody…they get after somebody! The loons at MSNBC have been after Sarah Palin from the get-go. In yesterday’s post, I wrote about Palin’s handling of the MSM – MSNBC included – during her bus tour. Martin Bashir, (best known for his slimy interview with Michael Jackson), has his panties in a bunch over the whole thing – and he has a new plan of attack. Apparently stupified that Palin is playing his comrades like a collective fiddle, the MSNBC host...

There’s no better way to see D.C. than on the back of a Harley! My family may be used to snowmachines more so than motorcycles (though you couldn’t tell it with Todd driving a hog today with Piper on the back and with Bristol riding on the back of another bike). But whether you’re riding the open road or the frozen tundra, you’re celebrating a free spirit. What could be more American than that? Today’s Rolling Thunder rally in DC is all about freedom. And it’s about duty and loyalty and service. The message heard loud and clear through the...

Media uses daughter's Facebook page in latest attack on Congressman Allen West!

Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, has a new project. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Late one night last November, a plane carrying dozens of Colombian men touched down in this glittering seaside capital. Whisked through customs by an Emirati intelligence officer, the group boarded an unmarked bus and drove roughly 20 miles to a windswept military complex in the desert sand. The Colombians had entered the United Arab Emirates posing as construction workers. In fact, they were soldiers for a secret American-led mercenary army being built by Erik Prince, the billionaire founder of Blackwater Worldwide, with $529 million...

Think of what it will be like one day if we wake up one morning, turn on the television and find out the Internet and cell phone networks have been shut down due to a financial meldown or some other inconceivable event. Despite having formed "tea party" and similar groups all around the country, we find ourselves isolated and unable to mobilize anyone. With no way to communicate, millions would find comfort in the prospect of gathering somewhere with all those local patriots once again. But where do we meet? What day? What time? It is exactly THAT scenario that...