There Will Be No Draft

Written by: Scott Cooper
                           

The difference between our grandparents generation – The Greatest Generation who fought off tyranny abroad and OUR generation which must fight off tyranny ON OUR SHORES is our grandparents had the draft and our country was led by individuals, who while progressive, were unwilling to see evil triumph.

Our generation will not face a draft.  We will not be REQUIRED to serve.  We must individually recognize that evil is triumphing within our borders, and WE MUST INDIVIDUALLY decide, will we stand up and do something, or will we remain silent? 

Is our heritage, our values and our way of life so important that we will decide OURSELVES to do everything we can to prevent its demise.  Or are we so complacent, so in love with our things, our personal time, our vacations, our sports “brackets”, and watching “Desperate Housewives” and reality T.V. that we will not invest the time required to turn the evil tide in our society.

“Silence in the face of evil is evil.  God will not hold us blameless.  Not to speak is to speak.  Not to act is to act.”  Dietrich Bonhoeffer  

The good news is: history shows it only takes 20 % of society to chart a new course.  The radicals which control our academia, our media and our government at all levels are a far smaller minority.  It only takes 20 % - “an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men” who will turn the tide of history. 

Where will we as individuals sit, with the 5 – 10 % of the population who are radical leftists, will we help grow the freedom lovers who will invest their time and resources for the cause of liberty to 20 %, or will we stay with the 70 – 75 % who remain silent?

There will be no draft.  The choice is yours.  Kind of like God’s Grace – he provides us a choice – and does not mandate the Liberty of His Grace.  Also, kind of like God’s Grace – there will be consequences for our action or inaction.

Something I wrote about the NEXT greatest generation in August of 2011.

 

How Will You Be Remembered?

In the course of the last 18 months I have spent a great deal of time studying and reflecting on two periods in our history:

1.  “The Greatest Generation,” specifically those that stormed the beaches of Normandy to save a continent from tyranny.  The total price of that rescue mission, combined with the Pacific theater of operations was over 1,000,000 U.S. lives. (Total Lives lost in that war).  D-Day was a mere 68 years ago, some of our fathers and grandfathers served there!

2. The era of the mid 1850’s through the end of the Civil War, when that generation saw over 500,000 die in the preservation of our union.  My point is not to discuss the politics of that war, simply to honor those who died.  For me personally, hardly a month has gone by in the last 18 – 24 months where I have not walked a battlefield or visited a cemetery from this era.

      We often look back at the brilliance of our founders, who risked their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to give us the constitutional republic we have thrived under.  Through a constitutional republic they promoted: the rule of law, limited government, individual liberty and the pursuit of happiness (property). 

Today it is our generations turn!

All of the principles our forefathers fought and died for are under attack, from within our own system of government!  In 11 days we will decide what course we will choose – to start the return to our founding principles, or to rapidly progress down the road of Socialist Europe.  In addition to the colliding worldviews of collectivism vs. individual liberty, we currently have an administration which has opened our front gates to The Muslim Brotherhood, an organization whose written objective is “to destroy our miserable house from within.”

How will you be remembered?

I seriously am not trying to be overly dramatic when I say that someday your kids and grandkids are going to ask you, what role did you play at this moment in history when we decided what their world would look like? 

I say that fully understanding that only 1/3 of the colonists were on the side of the Patriots, even though all Americans benefited from the bravery of that 1/3 of that population.

Today I have friends from California, Washington State, Texas, California, Georgia, South Carolina and other states who are giving up their time and resources to travel to the battleground states of Virginia, Florida and Ohio to get out the vote (GOTV).  Some who receive this note ARE THOSE FRIENDS!  These modern day Patriots are like the Patriots and men and women mentioned above, because they know our children’s future is at stake and they are giving everything they have to change the direction we are currently headed!

But there are a few who will receive this who have yet to engage.

How will you be remembered?

This is a personal plea for you to invest some time and resources in the final two weekends before the election, specifically to those who are not yet engaged!  Here are some simple things you can do:

1.   An organization I am working with, The Government is Not God PAC is running ads in key states, showing Obama’s record.  Consider helping us get more ads posted between now and election day.  Click here to see ad and donate!

2.   In Virginia – www.WeRVirgina.com !  Their Contact Page lists all their offices.  This GOTV effort is important for three reasons:

a.       WeRVirginia is Issues Driven.  Our Issues are winning issues!

b.      WeRVirginia is reaching outside the choir box of Hard Republicans to Independents and Undecided voters. 

c.       WeRVirginia is building a base for future elections in Virginia.  Let’s be honest:

                                                               i.      Republicans have controlled both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue and grown the size of government – so we can’t simply go help them build their system!

                                                             ii.      We need the data to win local elections in 2013!

3.   If you are in other states, I encourage you to find your Local Tea Party Patriots Group, and get engaged with them, because they not only have a plan to win in November, but also to hold our elected leaders accountable after the election. 

4.   If you can’t find a local conservative grassroots group, look up your county GOP Victory office, and go in to volunteer between now and election day!

5.   Make a list of your sphere of influence: Family, Friends, etc.  Ensure they plan on voting.  Then on election day, follow up!  We have the most impact closest to home!

6.    Include in your list at least 2 – 3 friends who typically vote for the other side.  Sometimes we need to reach outside the choir to win.  This is one of those times!  

Here are two things that can help convert them to our side:

a.       The Determinators Film – This documentary is a chilling story which uncovers the dark underside of the massive healthcare reform bill that, once implemented, will significantly threaten the way American’s live…..and die. (Link to entire film online).

b.      2016 The Movie – It is not too late to order or purchase and share with your friends.  Here is an interview of Dinesh D’Souza discussing the movie with Glenn Beck.

Here are a few You Tube Video’s / Commercials worth watching and sharing via your social media and e-mail lists:

a.     Voices Without A Vote ß linked – POWERFUL MESSAGE FROM TODAY’S YOUTH!

b.      Government Motors Truth ßlinked – Also - click here for more detail!

c.       Why Mr President Why ßlinked – a series of great ads, asking our President some very tough questions.  Each of these video’s should be tweeted, re-tweeted and put on Facebook.

d.      Bishop E.W. Jackson delivers stirring speech to church in Richmond. ßlinked - The linked page has three segments of Bishop Jackson's message!

e.      My First Time ßDisgusting ad by Barack Obama Campaign.  When I was growing up it was Rock Stars and Pop Culture that exploited Sex.  Today it seems to be the primary focus of This Administration.  Shouldn’t we expect more from our President and our leaders?

It is my sincere hope that at least one or two people, who have yet to put forth any effort into winning in November, as a result of reading this will invest some time and resources in the remaining days before November 6^th.

In closing – our fight for Individual Liberty, The Rule of Law, Constitutionally Limited Government does not end on November 6^th.  Beginning November 7^th, the work of holding our newly elected officials accountable begins.  This is a noble effort.  We need new energy – Join us at Tea Party Patriots!

Written by Scott Cooper