Enemy Within

Right now the fate of this country hangs in the balance.  This is a unique time in history and the decisions we make today will not only be felt by us but the generations that follow.  Today a war is being fought not just between right and wrong, but more specifically is being fought between good and evil.  I’m convinced that defining moments define real men and how we respond to the evil opposition that this country is facing, right now, will define us.  It will define us as a country and will define us as individuals.  It is the individuals, not the damn politicians and their politically correct generalizations, but you and I that will determine this country’s outcome.  Our actions and our voices are the pistons that are powering this nation’s engine and will create the momentum that will lead us ultimately to victory.  However, our lack of action and our silence will lead ourselves and our country to defeat.  I’m convinced, as evil, as murderous, and as dangerous as the Islamo-fascists are, and as much as they relish in the killing of innocent civilians and our selfless, heroic troops (whom they consider to be infidels that deserve death), the biggest threat to our country dwells in our neighborhoods, classrooms, and workplaces.  It is those that we see everyday who don’t support our country, our troops, our leaders, and our inherent responsibility to do what is right that are the enemies within our gates and pose the biggest threat to our country’s downfall. 

Today our country is wounded.  There’s a gaping wound in our country’s morale and conscience.  Many of our wounds have been inflicted by some of our very own still lurking amongst us at this very moment.  Enemies of our country, our freedom, and our God given rights must be stopped.  Our silence is not an effective counteroffensive that many of us are hoping will work.  It hasn’t worked before, it’s not working now, and it won’t work tomorrow.  You and I that love this country and all that it has provided for us must defend it because it has defended us.  We must defend it by standing up and speaking out.  I know a lot of us are afraid of confrontational situations, but the fact of the matter is, today, tomorrow, and many days to come will be confrontational.  I know it’s not pleasant but it’s far better than the alternative hell that we’ll all be experiencing if we allow ourselves to be defeated.  The mounting pressures we’re feeling are the pressures of historical significance, potential grave consequences, and the hopes and dreams of a free tomorrow. These pressures will continue to bear down on us, growing increasingly heavier, until the day we feel the relief of their removal.  That day will come when you and I courageously stand up and step out and look those anti-American sons of bitches in their eyes and let them know their words and their actions will never again be tolerated.  I’ve realized this and acknowledged its frightening truth.  But more importantly I’ve overcome my fear with inspiration and confidence because it’s inspiring to know that this is the answer and knowing that victory is destined for me, for you, and for this country is enough to instill confidence in any man. 

Victory, in this arena, depends solely on me and you.  The media in this country is a cesspool of negativity and toxic pacifistic propaganda that’s overflowing from our televisions, our radios, our magazines, our newspapers, and inevitably the minds and mouths of our neighbors polluting our homes, our psyches, and most tragically our children.  Why?  The unofficial spokesperson of this homespun poisonous toxic waste is Hollywood.  It baffles and infuriates me that actors and rock stars have full sway over the national barometer tipping it one way or the other at their discretion.  It enrages me knowing that these “political philosophers” who have a difficult enough time memorizing their lines for another one of their cinematic disappointments can influence the American people with ignorance, dishonesty, and disdain for patriotism.  It pisses me off that young, rich, chubby, sports team owners with hair cuts performed by Super Clips Academy dropouts that fund anti-American films with their dirty money and filthy intentions can effectively contribute to the efforts of the traitors in Hollywood to corrupt and to assist in the defeat of our great nation.  Young goofy cinematic financiers should worry about more important matters than terrorist warfare like hoisting the trophy coveted by toe tapping manly men everywhere…the Dancing With The Stars medal of honor.  He may have a lot of money, but if I could sachet up a flight of stairs like he can I sure as hell wouldn’t be caught dead on a Stair master.  I don’t know if an Al-Qaeda terrorist would take pity on him or just be terrified.  Hey, if it really does scare the terrorists then maybe that could be America’s next infantryman.

 The bottom line here is simple: just because a rock star or movie star, or politician for that matter, has an opinion…it’s just that, an opinion.  Question them, their opinions, and their line of thinking.  It’s not only smart, it’s healthy.  Looking at this from this particular perspective, what they are doing by questioning today’s policies is a smart and healthy thing.  What’s neither smart nor healthy about what they are doing is that many of their views are unwarranted and extremely inaccurate.  And the major difference with Hollywood’s inaccurate and unwarranted views is that they are very dangerous because of how influential they are to America, especially young Americans.  Very few Americans challenge or even question them.  Politicians do but very few young Americans ever hear a word a politician says…and rightfully so.  Many of them bore me too.  But before we can properly and effectively question the views and opinions of Hollywood or Washington, we must first and foremost properly and effectively question ourselves.  My own personal opinion is far more important to me than any rock star’s, movie star’s, or politician’s.  I know who I am, what I believe, why I believe it, what I want to see accomplished, and where I want to see America go.  I don’t have all the answers but I’m always on the look out for the questions I’ve yet to answer and I put an incredible amount of effort and energy into finding their answers.  I’m not going to sit back and let some movie star, rock star, or politician tell me what I need, what I need to do, who it is that I need to become, and what I need to believe.  Hell no…over my dead body!  Politicians and people of influence love the lazy masses because the only thing they are good for is casting poorly thought out votes that push them into office.  Stop being so damn lazy and think for a change and think for yourself. 

-What do you believe? 

-What’s important to you and why? 

-What qualities should the person that represents you possess and what values do they hold close to their hearts and push for their protection and implementation?

-What pisses you off about what’s going on in this country and the people who are leading it?

-What about this country instills a deep sense of pride within you and why?

The questions you can pose to yourself are limitless but make sure the questions you ask yourself are personal and your search for their answers contain a sense of criticalness, persistence, and urgency.

No matter what, whether we like it or not, both the world and all of us living in it are going to change.  That being the case, why not do all we can to ensure our changes are productive and progressive ones?  But again, the only ones that can make that happen are you and me.  Speak up, speak out, and talk about these things with as many people as you can.  Remember, you won’t win them all and you won’t always have all the answers.  Big deal, you and I are in the same boat and always will be.  But don’t let that intimidate you and allow the boldness of whom it is that you are and your individual voice become so timid that it becomes silent.  Losing arguments happens but always keeping your mouth shut is unforgivable.  Again, the world’s going to change so how about you and I change it for the better.  I hope you do but if you choose not to and choose instead to sit on your lazy ignorant butt that’s entirely up to you.  But if you do that don’t ever utter one complaining word when things don’t go as you would’ve preferred because you lost that right.  Only those of us that fight the battles that must be fought to protect the liberties granted us by God have that right…because we earn them every day.  So the choice is yours.  I’ll look for you on the battlefield.

Live your Life; Speak your Mind; Rebel Like Hell!

 Vigilante