The Wisdom of T.J. – Day 41

by tishacasida on August 9, 2011.

This is a contribution from author Michael Gaddy -thank you for standing up for liberty.

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If he were alive today, Thomas Jefferson would be classified by the Department of Homeland Security as a “domestic terrorist.” He saw and fought against the plan for a country controlled by a huge national debt, a debt cherished by Alexander Hamilton. Today we are experiencing the results of Hamilton’s program; kept alive with the First and Second Banks of the United States, which eventually morphed into the Federal Reserve.

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Too bad indeed this country did not hold to the principles of the author of The Declaration of Independence. He was certainly a man of vision. His reasons for opposing a national debt are unassailable and certainly relevant today.

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“No man is more ardently intent to see the public debt soon and sacredly paid off than I am,” Jefferson wrote Washington in 1792. “This exactly marks the difference between Colonel Hamilton’s views and mine, that I would wish the debt paid to-morrow; he wishes it never to be paid, but always to be a thing wherewith to corrupt and manage the Legislature.”

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Jefferson thought a continuing public debt was injurious to liberty and fiscal stability. He proposed a plan which would prevent one generation passing along the debt to another.. In a letter to John Eppes in 1813, he wrote, “What is to hinder (the government) from creating a perpetual debt? The laws of nature, I answer, …Suppose that a majority, on the first day of the year 1794, had borrowed a sum of money equal to the fee-simple value of the State, and to have consumed it in eating, drinking and making merry in their day; or if you please, quarreling and fighting with their un-offending neighbors.” Were an effort made to pass the debt along, “Every one will say no,… the laws of nature impose no obligation on them to pay this debt. And although, like some other natural rights, this has not yet entered into any declaration of rights, it is no less a law, and ought to be acted on by honest governments.”

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In a letter to Madison in 1789 Jefferson stated, “But with respect to future debt; would it not be wise and just for that nation to declare in the constitution they are forming that neither the legislature, nor the nation itself can validly contract more debt, than they may pay within their own age, or within the term of 19 years.”

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To Senator, and former House Speaker, Nathaniel Macon in 1821, “There does not exist an engine so demoralizing of the nation as a public debt. It will bring on us more ruin at home than all the enemies from abroad against whom this army and navy are to protect us.”

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Where are the Jeffersonians among today’s politicians? Obviously, since they would be seen as enemies of the government of today, just as Jefferson was to King George III, it is quite doubtful we will ever see such a statesman again in our history. The two major political parties will assure that never happens.

By Michael Gaddy, and Army veteran of Vietnam, Grenada, and Beirut.

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A Financial “System” – Day 40

by tishacasida on August 6, 2011.

Yesterday I saw the face of my grandmother as she asked me if I saw the paper that morning.  Of course the front-page headline was about the tumbling stock market.   I stay away from news that is bad for my health, but have been paying attention to the events the past two days including the volatile stock market and S&P’s downgrading of the AAA rating of the United Stats of America.

 

My grandmother looked at me and said “so much for my mutual fund”.  And to see the look on her face was the most sinking and saddening feeling that I have had in awhile.  You see, her and my grandfather sacrificed for over forty years to build their small empire, to “make it”, to raise children and love grandchildren, and to have an extremely small cushion for a rainy day.

 

The financial system that we have has stolen from her this small amount of safety that her and my grandfather had created with work, blood, sweat, and tears.  The financial system, with criminals at the helm, have stolen from MOST of the American people their hard work and labor, their value of their money, their savings, their retirement, their home values.  People at the federal level in government, at the top of the pile at the Federal Reserve, and in the back rooms and lobbying efforts of ill-intended companies, have stolen from us what is rightfully ours as guaranteed in our Constitution and legislated by a much Greater Power in our Universe.  These people, who have lied, cheated the American people, stolen our property, and then who threaten our well-being using fear tactics, should be sitting in prison.

 

Instead, they are the “leaders” of this country and it is disgusting.

 

My grandmother’s worry and tears are warranted, however, we will fight.  I will fight and scream and work to change this rotten and criminal financial system that we have until it is fixed or until I die.  The sadness in my grandmother’s eyes is the look of being betrayed by those you spend your whole life trusting, and this same kleptocracy will not continue to exist in my lifetime.

 

I don’t care what political party affiliation you are, where you stand on social issues, how much money you have or think you have – we must work together to change our monetary policy, audit or end the Federal Reserve, and get the criminals out of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

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Why You Should Know Your Farmer/Rancher – Example TURKEY

by tishacasida on August 4, 2011.

Today, Cargill recalled 36 MILLION pounds of turkey believed to contain salmonella.

This is disturbing because number one, we would think that a huge multi-national corporation would have better control over its operations, and number two, the whole reason they have to recall so much is because of the inhumane food-supply-chain that cannot track millions of animals that are raised and slaughtered.

I eat meat – I don’t think there is anything inherently wrong with eating meat.  HOWEVER, I do my best to know where it came from – when I do that, I am creating my own security and guarantee against sickness.  If I know and trust who is raising and humanely slaughtering an animal, then I can put my trust into that person, and feel like they have both of our best interests in mind.

When we bring FOOD closer to home, we protect our health and economies.  It is a simple concept, but can have profound reverberations in our own communities and ultimately this country.

Make a stand to know where some of your food is coming from – it could be the difference between life and death.

Originally Posted at TishaTCasida.com

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No Longer About Republican (R) & Democrat (D) – It is About Good (G) and Bad (B)

by tishacasida on August 1, 2011.

It has become apparent that there is no difference between these two parties and what they are doing for our country’s people.  The high-level, high-power politicians, of both political parties, for a long time – are corrupt, are making money off of distorting the American economy, and are members of a kleptocracy that is bankrupting all of us, especially the next generation.

 

Take a look at this: “The Video Congress Does Not Want You To See” from Government Gone Wild.

 

So, I have decided that I will no longer talk about or make judgments about anyone or any politician based off of political party affiliation – namely Republican and Democrat.  From now on, I will classify people as Good (G) or as Bad (B).  If people are good they engage in actions that help others and protect others’ natural rights.  If people are bad, they engage in actions that hurt others or erode others’ natural rights.

 

It is that simple.  Be sure to look for the (G) and the (B) behind our representatives’ names.  This is the type of dialogue we need to have with each other, as fellow Americans.  We MUST stop this fighting with each other based on political party affiliation.  The fighting is what they want and what divides us.  If we want to have any type of peace or prosperity in our own lives and communities, then it is absolutely necessary that we stop labeling people based off of their political party, and instead look at their character.

Use your good judgment when you vote and when you choose a representative.

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YAL National Convention – Days 31 through 36

by tishacasida on July 31, 2011.

Meeting Ron Paul at the YAL National Convention was one of my favorite parts of the trip. Ron Paul is not only an outstanding representative, but also a fine human being and strong soul.

I am officially back in Colorado and have had an outstanding week of meeting the next generation of leaders from around the country.  At the YAL National Convention in Arlington, we had five intense days talking about the liberty movement, the upcoming election, and how each of us plays a role in forwarding the message and philosophy of limited government, personal responsibility, and liberty.

Some highlights from those five days of training and two days of travel:

1. Ron Paul 2012 – It is apparent that a strong group of independent-thinking  young people understand the implications of having the Republican party nominate a candidate who is truly representative of our Constitution, as well as a candidate who is NOT a part of the two-party political machine that is not afraid to stand up to the tactics of the establishment.

2. Activism – When people use the first amendment to express themselves, it is beautiful.  When people use the first amendment to express themselves and to NOT try and infringe upon others’ rights, but instead use their speak/plight to encourage others to become more self-reliant, responsible, and free – it is prophetic.  Sometimes activism can get a bad wrap because it is used to intimidate others into compliance; when activism is used to help others to free their minds and become an individual it is divine.

3. Being Nice – Unbelievably (or perhaps not), whenever we travel, we are able to make judgements and assessments about our fellow men and women who have different frameworks and different foundations than our own.  You don’t have to travel outside of the country – you can go even 50 miles and be encompassed by another culture.  In riding in planes, trains, cars, shuttles, and old-fashioned walking by foot, I was reminded of a simple principle that could go really far for most of us.  Be nice.  Be nice to others because we are all in this together, and even if you are having a bad day, remember that other people may be trying to pick you up, so be nice to them.  And smile, because it is not that bad.

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