I want to relay a story I recently heard that I think makes a point of what people are going through right now as it relates to the economy and what it ultimately means. I hope this story is as inspirational to you as it was to me.
Sgt Greg Stubey is a Special Forces soldier who was injured in Afghanistan by a RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade). Sgt Stubey was saved by another Special Forces soldier, it is this soldier the story is ultimately about.
Sgt Stubey was an instructor at the Special Forces Medic Training course. He was the person who made the decision weather a soldier was passed or failed from the Medic training. The soldier who saved Sgt Stubey's life was a soldier who went through training with Sgt Stubey. After going through all the initial training that is required of all Special Forces personnel and then going on to the Advanced training which was the Medic training, this soldier was told he was not being passed. He had failed the course.
After the initial disappointment of not making it passed, he asked Sgt Stubey what was his options. Sgt Stubey told him there were only two. He could either go back to his line unit or he could go through the Medic training all over again. Having the mindset of a Special Forces operator, he chose to go through it again instead of giving up. Sgt Stubey was even harder on him the second time. It eventually got to be so bad that about half way through the training, the soldier asked Sgt Stubey what his problem was with him. Sgt Strubey's reply was he had no problem with him, he just does not believe this soldier has the ability to save a life. He went on to tell him that he might very well have to save someones life, it could even be his (Sgt Stubey's), and he was not going to pass someone who he didn't feel could do the job. He went on to tell him to do the work and earn the right. The soldier did do the work, and did go on to wear the Special Forces tab.
On his first assignment, he was assigned the Sgt Stubey in Afghanistan. On the first mission, an RPG went through the Humvee that was carrying Sgt Stubey. The rocket went into Sgt Stubey from the rear and during it's flight through Sgt Stubey, spilled the majority of it's fuel into Sgt Stubey. Sgt Stubey was blown out of the Humvee where his leg was blown off by the explosion. He also had his intestines hanging out of him as he lay their. The soldier who he would not pass because he did not want him going unprepared was the soldier who ran to his aid. The only thing he was able to say to him before passing out was "no hard feeling, right?). This same soldier was responsible for saving Sgt Stubey's life.
The reason I tell this story is because there are many people out their who are going through incredible hardships right now. Many people are losing their homes, their jobs. their fortunes. Maybe, just maybe, these people are being positioned before the ultimate problems with the economy and the country come to a head. Maybe it is these people who will be the ones who will be responsible for helping the masses cope with the coming trials, because they have already gone through them and can attest to the fact that people will survive. If nothing else, it should give you great inspiration to know that you can face incredible odds and still succeed.
Stay positive and continue the good fight. Earl
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Possible Changes
Yesterday I was telling you about what is happening in our government and I told you I would send out a list of possible changes that could be made that would make our Country more in line with what our founding fathers designed it to be. So here it goes.
First, I would like Term Limits. I was originally against Term Limits because I felt that there needed to be people in Washington who knew how the system worked and could navigate within it. I now believe it is exactly that reason that we need Term Limits and I mean in every Branch. In the House of Representatives we need a maximum of Two limits, either in succession or separate. In the Senate we Need One Term and it needs to be restructured to a single Four your Term instead of the Six year Term they now enjoy. The President needs to only be able to have a Single Term but that Term needs to be extended to Six Years. The reason for all these changes in the Terms is because for one, the people who are now serving are only worried about one thing, that is how to get re-elected. If we place limits on how many terms they can serve, then they will do the best they can do for the good of the Country, rather than whats best for them so they can get re-elected. As far as the President goes, by making it a Single Term with Six years, you are eliminating the extended campaigning and out of control spending that is going on as it pertains to the Electoral process. The President will have more time to do the work he has been hired to do and have less incentive to pass legislation that would hamper or hurt the country because he or she would know going in that they are going to have to go back into the private sector in a short period of time. Furthermore, I would suggest that this service be just that, Service. There would no longer be lifetime benefits associated with the service. The person serving would make a salary and benefits, but both would cease upon completion on their service. There would no longer be lifetime politicians. I would add to that the the Supreme Court Justices would no longer have the protection of lifetime appointment, such as they have now. I would require the Justices to have the same term limits that the Senate has, and that one of the requirement of a Supreme Court Justice be, that they are Constitutional Scholars who understand the Constitution and the formation of the Country.
Next, There would no longer be allowed any Special Interest Lobbyist. I feel that these lobbyist are one of the main reasons for the corruption we now have in Washington. No, The members of Congress will do what their constituents placed them their for, not what the lobbyist want.
Next, We would go to a Flat Tax. This means that everyone would pay the same amount percentage wise, regardless of your income. Included in this would be the elimination of any and all tax deductions and loopholes. There would no longer be a requirement for tax filing because the flat tax would be automatically taken from you paychecks like it already is, except in this case, there would be no W-2s or W-4s. Everyone and Every Business would pay the same amount in percentages. I feel that a very good percentage which I feel would give the government all the funds it needs to perform it's duties as described in the Constitution is 18%.
Next, the Dismantling of the I.R.S. This would take some time as it would have to be done as the Flat Tax is implemented. No longer would the American People have to worry about the I.R.S. being used as a weapon against them. That is exactly what it has been designed to be. Nobody can be clean in their taxes, when the program is over 88 thousand pages in length. There will always be a way for the I.R.S. to come after you if need be.
Next, Social Security, Prescription Drugs, Medicare. These are all programs in which the Government overstepped it;s authority. These programs would be phased out through a generation. The people who are now over the age of 18 would continue to get these benefits, as promised by the government, but at a much decreased amount. In addition, the next generation just coming into the workforce would have to continue to pay into the Social Security Program to assist with the promises of the past. But, they would also be given allowances to place income into their own retirement programs. this is the only way I can see to get the country out of the 56 Trillion Dollar Welfare Program we have found ourselves in. In addition to the allowance given to the next generation, I would also require the implementation of Financial Planning and Retirement planning into all the Public School Systems. This would ensure that everyone would have the knowledge needed to plan for their own retirement.
Next, Public School overhaul. Our schools would go into a Voucher System in which every parent would be able to decide which public school they wanted their children to attend. This would make competition automatic for the school systems and would require the Teachers to step up and perform. We have great teachers who I personally feel are underpaid for what they do. But included in those are some who are deadbeats and are protected by the teacher's union and by Tenure. By allowing vouchers, parents can out the schools and teachers who are sub par by the choice they make as to which school their children attend. But, if a parent chooses to have their children attend a school which fall outside their districts, they would be responsible for getting their children to and from school. There will not be any additional burden placed upon the schools to get children outside their districts to school. This falls under Personal Responsibility of the parents.
These are just some of the ideas I have had in which we could turn this country around. I would really like to hear some of yours. Please respond to this email and let me know what you think of these ideas and what ideas you have that could help us get this country back onto to road of greatness she once enjoyed.
As always, keep fighting the good fight. Wake up you neighbors. Earl
First, I would like Term Limits. I was originally against Term Limits because I felt that there needed to be people in Washington who knew how the system worked and could navigate within it. I now believe it is exactly that reason that we need Term Limits and I mean in every Branch. In the House of Representatives we need a maximum of Two limits, either in succession or separate. In the Senate we Need One Term and it needs to be restructured to a single Four your Term instead of the Six year Term they now enjoy. The President needs to only be able to have a Single Term but that Term needs to be extended to Six Years. The reason for all these changes in the Terms is because for one, the people who are now serving are only worried about one thing, that is how to get re-elected. If we place limits on how many terms they can serve, then they will do the best they can do for the good of the Country, rather than whats best for them so they can get re-elected. As far as the President goes, by making it a Single Term with Six years, you are eliminating the extended campaigning and out of control spending that is going on as it pertains to the Electoral process. The President will have more time to do the work he has been hired to do and have less incentive to pass legislation that would hamper or hurt the country because he or she would know going in that they are going to have to go back into the private sector in a short period of time. Furthermore, I would suggest that this service be just that, Service. There would no longer be lifetime benefits associated with the service. The person serving would make a salary and benefits, but both would cease upon completion on their service. There would no longer be lifetime politicians. I would add to that the the Supreme Court Justices would no longer have the protection of lifetime appointment, such as they have now. I would require the Justices to have the same term limits that the Senate has, and that one of the requirement of a Supreme Court Justice be, that they are Constitutional Scholars who understand the Constitution and the formation of the Country.
Next, There would no longer be allowed any Special Interest Lobbyist. I feel that these lobbyist are one of the main reasons for the corruption we now have in Washington. No, The members of Congress will do what their constituents placed them their for, not what the lobbyist want.
Next, We would go to a Flat Tax. This means that everyone would pay the same amount percentage wise, regardless of your income. Included in this would be the elimination of any and all tax deductions and loopholes. There would no longer be a requirement for tax filing because the flat tax would be automatically taken from you paychecks like it already is, except in this case, there would be no W-2s or W-4s. Everyone and Every Business would pay the same amount in percentages. I feel that a very good percentage which I feel would give the government all the funds it needs to perform it's duties as described in the Constitution is 18%.
Next, the Dismantling of the I.R.S. This would take some time as it would have to be done as the Flat Tax is implemented. No longer would the American People have to worry about the I.R.S. being used as a weapon against them. That is exactly what it has been designed to be. Nobody can be clean in their taxes, when the program is over 88 thousand pages in length. There will always be a way for the I.R.S. to come after you if need be.
Next, Social Security, Prescription Drugs, Medicare. These are all programs in which the Government overstepped it;s authority. These programs would be phased out through a generation. The people who are now over the age of 18 would continue to get these benefits, as promised by the government, but at a much decreased amount. In addition, the next generation just coming into the workforce would have to continue to pay into the Social Security Program to assist with the promises of the past. But, they would also be given allowances to place income into their own retirement programs. this is the only way I can see to get the country out of the 56 Trillion Dollar Welfare Program we have found ourselves in. In addition to the allowance given to the next generation, I would also require the implementation of Financial Planning and Retirement planning into all the Public School Systems. This would ensure that everyone would have the knowledge needed to plan for their own retirement.
Next, Public School overhaul. Our schools would go into a Voucher System in which every parent would be able to decide which public school they wanted their children to attend. This would make competition automatic for the school systems and would require the Teachers to step up and perform. We have great teachers who I personally feel are underpaid for what they do. But included in those are some who are deadbeats and are protected by the teacher's union and by Tenure. By allowing vouchers, parents can out the schools and teachers who are sub par by the choice they make as to which school their children attend. But, if a parent chooses to have their children attend a school which fall outside their districts, they would be responsible for getting their children to and from school. There will not be any additional burden placed upon the schools to get children outside their districts to school. This falls under Personal Responsibility of the parents.
These are just some of the ideas I have had in which we could turn this country around. I would really like to hear some of yours. Please respond to this email and let me know what you think of these ideas and what ideas you have that could help us get this country back onto to road of greatness she once enjoyed.
As always, keep fighting the good fight. Wake up you neighbors. Earl
Friday, March 27, 2009
Divide and Conquerq
I think it is about time that someone tells you of the history of what is happening in our country today.
There are two other times in recent history that the idea of divide and conquer has been used on an entire country. It might be better to state it as "Class Warfare", but we will go with divide and conquer for this discussion for simplicity sake.
In Russia, in the late 18Th century and early 19Th century, the Russian people were going through tough economic times. Along came a man, very persuasive, charming and articulate. This man, ran and was elected to the position of Leader of the Soviet Union. After being elected, he started the "Command Economy", which was a five year plan. During this time, he started making statements that the leaders of the corporations were the cause for all the economic trouble the Russian Economy was going through. At the same time, he started the same accusations against the farmers, stating it was their fault that the Russian people were going hungry, because the farmers were getting rich off of the work of the Russian people. Because Stalin had such a command presence and because he was able to bring fear and hunger in with the disenfranchisement, the Russian people fell for the divide and conquer plan. Their was a great uprising in Russia, the citizenry went out and killed all the business owners and all the farmers. Stalin then gave all the businesses and all the farms to the people. Needless to say, the people did not know how to run business and did not know how to run a farm. Within just a couple of years, Russia had collapsed into chaos. Their were mass Starvation's occurring throughout the Russian Empire until a young, fledgling country came to their aid, that country was The United States. This is a brief explanation of what happened in the Soviet Union due to the divide and conquer technique used by their leadership. To read the whole story, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Stalin
Now, the second instance. Their was born a Austrian born man who in 1933 became the leader of Germany. The man's name is Adolph Hitler. Most people think that Hitler was German born, but they would be wrong, he was born in Austria in 1889.
Hitler became Chancellor in 1933 and quickly established a Totalitarian and Fascist Dictatorship. He started blaming all the trouble Germany was having a specific group of people, the Jews. throughout the Second World War, Hitler systematically eliminated the lives of over 6 million Jews. This is not the worst part, in that same period of time, he and the Nazi regime was estimated to have killed over 17 million civilians. Again, he was able to accomplish this by using the divide and conquer mentality to breed hatred against one segment of population so that the civilian population would be distracted by anger, therefore not watch what was happening with their own country. Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler
Now to present times. Here in the United States, the people are again being divided by hatred. First it was color, Black against White. Then when it seemed that we had made great steps toward bringing the races together, they again use the divide technique to keep us separated. This time it is Class Warfare. The Rich against the Poor. We have always been a country that knew that we had the opportunity to achieve whatever level of success our drive and motivation could carry us to. But in recent times, we have be told by our politicians that we can no longer achieve these dreams unless the Government gives them to us. Now they ( the Government ) is using the Rich as the escape goats to maintain their power over the populous. The government is saying that it is the Wealthiest people's fault the the economy is in the shape it is in. This could not be further from the truth.
Let me ask you, when was the last time you were hired by a poor person. When was the last time you needed assistance and the poor person gave you the help you needed. I am not putting down the poor. I am saying that the poor cannot provide jobs, they cannot be charitable. WE are villianizing the very people who have made this country great. Do you know that more that eighty percent of millionaires are self made? This means that they too, started out poor, but decided they were not going to remain there. They worked hard and overcame immense challenges, both personal and professional, to achieve the level of success they now enjoy.
Now, we have an administration who is telling us that is this "groups" fault for the shape our economy is in. Does this sound familiar to the two incidents I explained above? The wealthy are not the cause, they are the cure. We need to hold the politicians accountable for their actions in this economic crises. If it were not for the openly hostile legislation they have passed against business, if it were not for the laws that they have passed to make it nearly impossible for business to be competitive in this country, I do not think we would be in the shape we are in.
Our leaders for decades, on both sides of the political isle, have made it increasingly difficult for businesses to operate in this country. Now the the country is going through the hardships due to their legislation, they want to blame the business owners for the problems. Again, do you see any similarities?
We need to overhaul our Congress and Senate. In my next letter, I will give you my views on how we can fix our Congress and our Country. Until then, keep up the good fight. Earl
There are two other times in recent history that the idea of divide and conquer has been used on an entire country. It might be better to state it as "Class Warfare", but we will go with divide and conquer for this discussion for simplicity sake.
In Russia, in the late 18Th century and early 19Th century, the Russian people were going through tough economic times. Along came a man, very persuasive, charming and articulate. This man, ran and was elected to the position of Leader of the Soviet Union. After being elected, he started the "Command Economy", which was a five year plan. During this time, he started making statements that the leaders of the corporations were the cause for all the economic trouble the Russian Economy was going through. At the same time, he started the same accusations against the farmers, stating it was their fault that the Russian people were going hungry, because the farmers were getting rich off of the work of the Russian people. Because Stalin had such a command presence and because he was able to bring fear and hunger in with the disenfranchisement, the Russian people fell for the divide and conquer plan. Their was a great uprising in Russia, the citizenry went out and killed all the business owners and all the farmers. Stalin then gave all the businesses and all the farms to the people. Needless to say, the people did not know how to run business and did not know how to run a farm. Within just a couple of years, Russia had collapsed into chaos. Their were mass Starvation's occurring throughout the Russian Empire until a young, fledgling country came to their aid, that country was The United States. This is a brief explanation of what happened in the Soviet Union due to the divide and conquer technique used by their leadership. To read the whole story, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Stalin
Now, the second instance. Their was born a Austrian born man who in 1933 became the leader of Germany. The man's name is Adolph Hitler. Most people think that Hitler was German born, but they would be wrong, he was born in Austria in 1889.
Hitler became Chancellor in 1933 and quickly established a Totalitarian and Fascist Dictatorship. He started blaming all the trouble Germany was having a specific group of people, the Jews. throughout the Second World War, Hitler systematically eliminated the lives of over 6 million Jews. This is not the worst part, in that same period of time, he and the Nazi regime was estimated to have killed over 17 million civilians. Again, he was able to accomplish this by using the divide and conquer mentality to breed hatred against one segment of population so that the civilian population would be distracted by anger, therefore not watch what was happening with their own country. Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler
Now to present times. Here in the United States, the people are again being divided by hatred. First it was color, Black against White. Then when it seemed that we had made great steps toward bringing the races together, they again use the divide technique to keep us separated. This time it is Class Warfare. The Rich against the Poor. We have always been a country that knew that we had the opportunity to achieve whatever level of success our drive and motivation could carry us to. But in recent times, we have be told by our politicians that we can no longer achieve these dreams unless the Government gives them to us. Now they ( the Government ) is using the Rich as the escape goats to maintain their power over the populous. The government is saying that it is the Wealthiest people's fault the the economy is in the shape it is in. This could not be further from the truth.
Let me ask you, when was the last time you were hired by a poor person. When was the last time you needed assistance and the poor person gave you the help you needed. I am not putting down the poor. I am saying that the poor cannot provide jobs, they cannot be charitable. WE are villianizing the very people who have made this country great. Do you know that more that eighty percent of millionaires are self made? This means that they too, started out poor, but decided they were not going to remain there. They worked hard and overcame immense challenges, both personal and professional, to achieve the level of success they now enjoy.
Now, we have an administration who is telling us that is this "groups" fault for the shape our economy is in. Does this sound familiar to the two incidents I explained above? The wealthy are not the cause, they are the cure. We need to hold the politicians accountable for their actions in this economic crises. If it were not for the openly hostile legislation they have passed against business, if it were not for the laws that they have passed to make it nearly impossible for business to be competitive in this country, I do not think we would be in the shape we are in.
Our leaders for decades, on both sides of the political isle, have made it increasingly difficult for businesses to operate in this country. Now the the country is going through the hardships due to their legislation, they want to blame the business owners for the problems. Again, do you see any similarities?
We need to overhaul our Congress and Senate. In my next letter, I will give you my views on how we can fix our Congress and our Country. Until then, keep up the good fight. Earl
Thursday, March 26, 2009
A.I.G. Update
Yesterday it was found that the protest that the bulk of the main stream media were covering concerning the A.I.G. bonuses were fraudulent.
The protest that were seen outside the A.I.G. headquarters were not your everyday citizens who were upset over the bonuses these executives were receiving. No, these people were union members of the "Service Industry Union". If this union sounds familiar to you, it should. This is the union who protested and spent untold amounts of money in Nevada so that the voting commission would have to place voting machines in the casinos so that their workers could vote and not have to leave work to do so. This was significant because if not for that particular voting block, Obama would not have won Nevada in the election. Now, believe what you want, but I do not believe for a moment that it is a coincidence that it is the same union that portrays itself as the everyday person out in front of A.I.G protesting these bonuses. I believe this was a favor that was paid back for the Nevada voting machine favor.
Next, it was portrayed all over the main stream media that there were bus tours and protest of A.I.G. executives homes, protest against the receipt of the bonuses given to the A.I.G. executives. The coverage of these protests would lead you to believe that it was the everyday person who was demonstrating their dissatisfaction over the bonuses. Again, not true. In fact, the bus tours and demonstrations were organized, planned, and paid for by Acorn. Again, the name might ring a bell. It should! This is the same organization (non-profit status) that had over a dozen lawsuits filed against it in over a dozen states in association with voter fraud. Now we find this same organization is faking the rage of the American people against A.I.G.
One other thing about Acorn. Another thing that the majority of people in the country do not know is that the census count has been moved from the non partisan accounting office to the White House. What does this mean to you? It means that when they do the new census, which directs how districts are formed and how many representatives a particular district receives, it is now at the sole discretion of the White House. (Now I am sure there will be no fraudulent counts going on). Oh, did I forget to mention that "Acorn" has been assigned by the White House to assist in the count of the census. Again, I'm sure there is nothing to be concerned about!!!
People, please for the love of God, WAKE UP!!!!! The way your country votes, the way it selects it;s elected representatives and the country itself is being hijacked right out from underneath you.
The protest that were seen outside the A.I.G. headquarters were not your everyday citizens who were upset over the bonuses these executives were receiving. No, these people were union members of the "Service Industry Union". If this union sounds familiar to you, it should. This is the union who protested and spent untold amounts of money in Nevada so that the voting commission would have to place voting machines in the casinos so that their workers could vote and not have to leave work to do so. This was significant because if not for that particular voting block, Obama would not have won Nevada in the election. Now, believe what you want, but I do not believe for a moment that it is a coincidence that it is the same union that portrays itself as the everyday person out in front of A.I.G protesting these bonuses. I believe this was a favor that was paid back for the Nevada voting machine favor.
Next, it was portrayed all over the main stream media that there were bus tours and protest of A.I.G. executives homes, protest against the receipt of the bonuses given to the A.I.G. executives. The coverage of these protests would lead you to believe that it was the everyday person who was demonstrating their dissatisfaction over the bonuses. Again, not true. In fact, the bus tours and demonstrations were organized, planned, and paid for by Acorn. Again, the name might ring a bell. It should! This is the same organization (non-profit status) that had over a dozen lawsuits filed against it in over a dozen states in association with voter fraud. Now we find this same organization is faking the rage of the American people against A.I.G.
One other thing about Acorn. Another thing that the majority of people in the country do not know is that the census count has been moved from the non partisan accounting office to the White House. What does this mean to you? It means that when they do the new census, which directs how districts are formed and how many representatives a particular district receives, it is now at the sole discretion of the White House. (Now I am sure there will be no fraudulent counts going on). Oh, did I forget to mention that "Acorn" has been assigned by the White House to assist in the count of the census. Again, I'm sure there is nothing to be concerned about!!!
People, please for the love of God, WAKE UP!!!!! The way your country votes, the way it selects it;s elected representatives and the country itself is being hijacked right out from underneath you.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Another Supreme Court Ruling
I just wanted to let you know what the Supreme Court voted today, I swear this is true.
They voted today to make it against the Constitution to say the word pray, and or prayer in public schools. The reason they gave for this ruling is because if you say the word, then you have to explain what it means and that violates the seperation of state and church.
This is such a crock!!! You people better get off your butts and start contacting your legislature and get involved, otherwise, not only are you going to lose your rights, you are also going to lose the ability to say anything. Remember, those who control the language, control the argument! Earl Beebe
They voted today to make it against the Constitution to say the word pray, and or prayer in public schools. The reason they gave for this ruling is because if you say the word, then you have to explain what it means and that violates the seperation of state and church.
This is such a crock!!! You people better get off your butts and start contacting your legislature and get involved, otherwise, not only are you going to lose your rights, you are also going to lose the ability to say anything. Remember, those who control the language, control the argument! Earl Beebe
The Alamo
I am sending this out because I think there are many that believe they are alone in their beliefs of what this country is supposed to be. Evermore, I think many people believe that their voices are going unheeded or ignored. The following is a little lengthy but worth the read. Please do so, it took me a while to get the information for you but I think at the end of it you will hopefully feel more connected to the rest of us who are continuing the fight.
Most people have heard of "The Alamo", but most do not know the whole story behind it. So here it goes The Alamo was not a fort, it was a mission. It was turned into a fort for the coming battle with Santa Ana's Army. When the battle of the Alamo began there were more that 4000 soldiers in Santa Ana's Army. Do you know how many Texans there were at the Alamo? There were 188. Do you know what the battle of the Alamo was about? Texas had just declared its independence and was forming it's own Republic, it's own Country. Just a few weeks after the declaration, Santa Ana gave Commander Travis the ultimatum to either give up or his Army would encompass The Alamo and it would be taken by force. Again, there were more than 4000 soldiers in Santa Ana's Army and only 188 Texans in the Alamo, that is about 20 to 1 odds. After the first 24 hours of continued bombardment, Santa Ana sent a request for surrender to Commander Travis. Commander Travis responded to Santa Ana that in the 24 hour bombardment, he had not lost a single man, had suffered no losses. He went on to say that he had no intention of surrendering The Alamo.
After a weeks of fighting, Commander Travis sent a letter to Sam Houston to request reinforcements, stating that he knew Sam Houston was facing problems of his own and to send help when he could. The fight went on for another 3 days and Commander Travis sent one final plea to Sam Houston. Travis stated in his letter that he intended to fight as long as possible but understood that they would not be able to hold without reinforcements. He told Sam Houston that if they were to parish before help arrived, to look out for his son. He went on to say that if Santa Ana was defeated, then his death would mean untold fortune for his son and for all Texans. But, if Texas would fall, that his son would have the honor of knowing that his father stood toe to toe for the freedom Texas held, if it would have survived.
Under the flag of Texas, Travis wrote, give me liberty, or give me death. After 13 days of fighting, The Alamo finally fell. After 13 days, all 188 men that fought at the Alamo were dead, and over 600 of Santa Ana's men perished. Sam Houston was able to use the time the men at the Alamo gave him, to raise an all volunteer army and go on to defeat Santa Ana. Texas did become it's own Republic, it's own Country for a little while before agreeing to become part of the United States.
Most people who hear this story say yea, but they lost. Did they? I think they made the ultimate sacrifice in order to buy time for Sam Houston to raise an army and defeat Santa Ana. I think the men at the Alamo knew exactly what they were doing and what the outcome was going to be, but decided that the formation of their own country was worth more than their own lives. I tell this story to give you hope, that your voice is being heard. We may not be seeing the results as quickly as we would like, but we are giving the good people who are in Washington time to gather alliances and formulate a plan to get our country back on track. Do not give up, do not surrender. Just because you feel you are one voice, one person, do not stop. Continue to voice your views, continue to call your representatives and make your voice heard. WE THE PEOPLE, the first three words in the Constitution, these words are there for a reason. It is WE THE PEOPLE that make up this country and it is WE THE PEOPLE who will take it back. Remember, you are not alone! Thanks for reading. Earl
Most people have heard of "The Alamo", but most do not know the whole story behind it. So here it goes The Alamo was not a fort, it was a mission. It was turned into a fort for the coming battle with Santa Ana's Army. When the battle of the Alamo began there were more that 4000 soldiers in Santa Ana's Army. Do you know how many Texans there were at the Alamo? There were 188. Do you know what the battle of the Alamo was about? Texas had just declared its independence and was forming it's own Republic, it's own Country. Just a few weeks after the declaration, Santa Ana gave Commander Travis the ultimatum to either give up or his Army would encompass The Alamo and it would be taken by force. Again, there were more than 4000 soldiers in Santa Ana's Army and only 188 Texans in the Alamo, that is about 20 to 1 odds. After the first 24 hours of continued bombardment, Santa Ana sent a request for surrender to Commander Travis. Commander Travis responded to Santa Ana that in the 24 hour bombardment, he had not lost a single man, had suffered no losses. He went on to say that he had no intention of surrendering The Alamo.
After a weeks of fighting, Commander Travis sent a letter to Sam Houston to request reinforcements, stating that he knew Sam Houston was facing problems of his own and to send help when he could. The fight went on for another 3 days and Commander Travis sent one final plea to Sam Houston. Travis stated in his letter that he intended to fight as long as possible but understood that they would not be able to hold without reinforcements. He told Sam Houston that if they were to parish before help arrived, to look out for his son. He went on to say that if Santa Ana was defeated, then his death would mean untold fortune for his son and for all Texans. But, if Texas would fall, that his son would have the honor of knowing that his father stood toe to toe for the freedom Texas held, if it would have survived.
Under the flag of Texas, Travis wrote, give me liberty, or give me death. After 13 days of fighting, The Alamo finally fell. After 13 days, all 188 men that fought at the Alamo were dead, and over 600 of Santa Ana's men perished. Sam Houston was able to use the time the men at the Alamo gave him, to raise an all volunteer army and go on to defeat Santa Ana. Texas did become it's own Republic, it's own Country for a little while before agreeing to become part of the United States.
Most people who hear this story say yea, but they lost. Did they? I think they made the ultimate sacrifice in order to buy time for Sam Houston to raise an army and defeat Santa Ana. I think the men at the Alamo knew exactly what they were doing and what the outcome was going to be, but decided that the formation of their own country was worth more than their own lives. I tell this story to give you hope, that your voice is being heard. We may not be seeing the results as quickly as we would like, but we are giving the good people who are in Washington time to gather alliances and formulate a plan to get our country back on track. Do not give up, do not surrender. Just because you feel you are one voice, one person, do not stop. Continue to voice your views, continue to call your representatives and make your voice heard. WE THE PEOPLE, the first three words in the Constitution, these words are there for a reason. It is WE THE PEOPLE that make up this country and it is WE THE PEOPLE who will take it back. Remember, you are not alone! Thanks for reading. Earl
Al Gore tell children not to listen to their parents.
I wanted to let you know what happened with 3000 children and Al Gore during the Presidential Inauguration. If this does not get your blood boiling, I don't know what will. I am sending this to inform you of what is being taught in the schools and how they are subverting your power as a parent. Please pay attention and stay informed as to what is being taught to your children.
In a nutshell, Al Gore was speaking with 3000 children ages 12 and up about Global Warming. He went on to say that there are some things that these children are smarter than their parents in certain things. Can you imagine someone telling your 12 year old child that they are smarter than you are and that they do not need to listen to you regarding these things because they know better than you.
Click on the link below and listen to the entire audio. It comes from a trusted source so you don't have to worry about virus's. Please let me know what you think and pass this email along to all your friends and family so they can become aware. Earl http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/21049/
In a nutshell, Al Gore was speaking with 3000 children ages 12 and up about Global Warming. He went on to say that there are some things that these children are smarter than their parents in certain things. Can you imagine someone telling your 12 year old child that they are smarter than you are and that they do not need to listen to you regarding these things because they know better than you.
Click on the link below and listen to the entire audio. It comes from a trusted source so you don't have to worry about virus's. Please let me know what you think and pass this email along to all your friends and family so they can become aware. Earl http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/21049/
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