To Revolt, or Not to Revolt?

It’s easy to see why people are fed  up with the political system in the United States and the concept of revolution is proposed in various forms on a regular basis.  These propositions include benign suggestions such as who we should elect to Congress and span all of the way to those who are ready to take up arms and forcefully depose the political entirety of Washington DC.

Let’s just tap the brakes for a minute.

How many of you have had a LIFELONG devotion to the history and ideals of the Declaration and Constitution?  I imagine the number is few, if any, because most of us went through a self-motivated process of studying the principles of the Founding Fathers and grew into our current political ideals.  

Most Americans trudged through a less than stellar public school system flanked on all sides by liberal induced regulations and curriculum.  Some of us continued into a more intensified liberal boot camp disguised as a college.  Somewhere along the way, we were exposed to the philosophies of the Founders and of Liberty and rejected ideas to the contrary.

That’s the key!  This is a war of ideas, and the facts are on our side.  History proves us right and continues to do so on a daily basis, so before we lobbing musket balls at the Supreme Court let’s exhaust all non-violent measures first.

Our Founding Fathers were smart enough to include a not-so-secret provision for citizens who were upset with their elected officials:  voting.

BONUS AUDIO:  The King Dude explains how the revolution can proceed

Not happy with DC?  How many hours did you volunteer to campaign for a Representative that reflects your ideals?  Did you donate to his campaign?  Did you talk to your friends and coworkers about the ideals of Liberty?  Who’s your Representative to the State House?  Does HE reflect your ideals?  Did you do anything to support or oppose him in the last election?

Encourage others to read the Constitution.  Encourage them to study the meaning behind our founding documents.  Vote in all of those elections between this November and November 2012.  Study your local candidates.  Support the ones who believe in true liberty, and oppose the ones who do not.  SHARE these ideas with others and spread the revolution of Liberty to all of those who will listen!

The enthusiasm for the ideas of the Founding Fathers is always encouraging, but it’s important we channel this energy into useful action.  There’s still a lot we can do to spread the word and scope of Liberty without having to resort to a violent insurrection.  

Readers have left 8 comments.

 1. Last resort
Marty Fee, Registered

"How many of you have had a LIFELONG devotion to the history and ideals of the Declaration and Constitution?" How many of our Founding Fathers had a lifelong devotion to the cause? Most were happy living their lives until they were forced into rebellion by a Government that did nothing but suppress them. Even then, it was only after exhausting every other avenue of peaceful change did they fight with Rifle and Cannon. That Our Founding Fathers did everything in their power to change the Government BEFORE they revolted is how it should be. Armed Rebellion should never be a first choice, but the action of the desperate as a result of the failure of every other endeavor. As I have said in my posts, a peaceful return to the principles of our Great Nation is what I want. I am working hard towards that end doing all the things Mike has mentioned above and I ask that everyone here does the same thing.
I have also said in my posts that IF all else fails I will fight. I will NOT live as a slave to this or any Government or Person. I would rather Die on my feet than live on my knees as that is not living. With the Grace of God it will never come to that. Also with the work that the Re-Founding Fathers Society is planning I think we HAVE found a wonderful way to fight back without the Drawing of Swords or the loading of Musket

 Posted 2008-06-25 19:42:48

 2. Revolt?
Michael LeMieux, Registered

Mike, I have to agree with you on the idea that the populas must get educated. They must also get involved, not just as a sponge absorbing the concepts of liberty and freedom but they must be willing to stand up to what is wrong both morally and constitutionally. To tell their servant officials they will not tolerate unconstitutional behavior. But when a government no longer listens to the people, when De Facto law becomes higher than De Jure constitutional law, when those that lead this nation openly state that the "Constitution is nothing but a G*d D@mn piece of paper", when the Supreme Court says the government is not answerable to the people, when all 10 planks of the Communist Manifesto are in place (to one degree or another) within our system of government, when the only choice for who will lead the country are strains of the same ideology whose only difference is the method by which our rights and money are stolen, when the seperation of powers is in name only, and when the federal has entruded into every aspect of the American way of life, and when the level of encroachment is worse than that of when the founders felt it necessary to revolt, I say it may not be time but we had better be ready, willing, and able to do so when the hammer falls.

 Posted 2008-06-25 19:49:35

 3. Education
Coral Calcium, Registered

Mike,

I think the key is to educate our current population about the founding of our country. You are doing a great job with your show, website and the new cd "The Road to Independence" I love the CD. I am telling everyone about it and would like to play it here in Navarre on the 4th of July during the local festivities. Everyone needs to hear the truth. Being INFORMED is the way to get the word out and create action within our communities. We need to get out and Vote! Thanks for all you do.

 Posted 2008-06-27 09:50:28

 4. The Peaceful Revolution
John, Registered

I agree with you Mr. Church. I am sure you have stopped by on my topic "Organizing the reFounding Fathers Society" In your message forums. It is just now coming to fruition. We are planning a "convention" in Sept. I am saddened it is not on a day you could attend, but it must be done.
I believe these are the steps that must be taken. The founders likewise spent years putting up with British BS before they decided to act, and their first method of action was a letter to their ruler. Although they despised their ruler, I find it admirable that they made a point to still treat him with respect. And that is what must be done this time around. If we yell, scream and attack, we will be seen as misguided criminals, and thats how the media will treat our movement. The only reasonable action is a non violent campaign that is based on respect and philosophy. Otherwise the media will not give us any time to spread our idea's.
With patience, honor, and respect we will take back our country one district at a time if thats what it takes, before we will fire a shot. Our system wasn't like the Colonial systems in the time of our Founders, there wasn't much they could do to to further their goal other than battle.
We are blessed with a system that is created specifically for this purpose, specifically for our rights to change our government ever 2-6 years. And it can be done, it just takes education.
I have high hopes for our Nation. I don't believe it will let me down.

 Posted 2008-06-30 16:51:09

 5. BRAD CLARK
Brad Clark, Registered

STATE SUCCESSION... ITS SIMPLE, NON-VIOLENT, AND SOLVES THE PROBLEM. NO MORE FEDERAL LAW AND FEDRERAL TAXES.

 Posted 2008-07-07 19:29:39

 6. MSgt of Marines (ret)
Phillip Gwinn, Registered

Mr LeMieux, I understand your frustration. By your description of what may be needed I assume you are a veteran and have moved toward the sound of the guns a time or two. I have to say that I must fall solidly on the side of "It will have to get a whole hell of a lot worse before armed rebellion is an option".

It is worth remembering that we still live in the greatest nation on earth, and its' best hope.

 Posted 2008-07-11 21:36:19

 7. Well said MSgt.....
Gale E. Choffin, Registered

I have to agree with MSgt Gwinn that we are the world's best hope and that violence should always be a last resort.....I know we are all frustrated or even down right angry but if we start small...in our local elections perhaps we will see change this generation.

 Posted 2008-07-12 07:54:42

 8. Revolt
Scott Bulkley, Registered

After reading Michael's book, I am convinced that it will get a lot worse before it gets even a slight bit better. I am willing to give the peaceful way a try, but God help the tyrants if they refuse our redress of grievances. Michael's book clearly shows over and over, in every chapter, how our rights have been taken away, how government has usurped power from the Constitution, and how our rights are still to this very minute being eroded while the populace sleeps. If I may loosely quote from "Unalienable Rights", "a government that has that kind of power will fight to the death to keep it!" It's not an exact quote but you get the point. They [government] will not go down without a fight. Just know that if that time comes, me and my rifle are ready. MOLON LABE!

 Posted 2008-07-16 22:48:36

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