Musings of a Madman

In this discussion among Georges, Orwell stated, “Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind” to which Costanza replied, “Remember, it’s not a lie if you believe it.” Frustrated, Orwell responded, “Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” Costanza rocked Orwell’s boat with “Yes, I’m a quitter, it is one of the few things I do well. I come from a long line of quitters.” Luckily, this woke me up.

Perhaps therein lies the reason the last two articles I started have not been completed. First, I started with a piece about one of the largest criminal enterprises in American history—the Bill and Hillary Clinton fiasco of the past 40 years or so. Sure it was coincidence all those people who came in contact with the Clintons ended up dead and Bill and Hillary are victims of a “vast right-wing conspiracy.” Who else would have been able to ransack the office of a man who had died under mysterious circumstances, (Vince Foster) remove boxes of possible crucial evidence from that office, yet never be charged with a crime? Obviously, being able to get away with a crime of that magnitude immediately qualifies one to be a do-nothing senator from New York, Secretary of State and the current top candidate for president in her party.

I just could not condense all of that into a simple article. The list of dead folks who were former Clinton associates takes up too much room. A thorough examination of everything Clinton would never fit into a single book. A multi-volume set would be just a good start. What really troubles me is this: considering Hillary Clinton is still a viable political candidate after all of her sordid criminal past; does this say more about her, or the people of this country?

Secondly, I have been working on a Rant about the happenings in Oregon and the blatant hypocrisy of many in the so-called patriot community who have opened up full scale attacks on Ammon Bundy and the folks who stand opposed to government overreach and the gross perversion of our Constitution and Bill of Rights. This is not brain surgery or rocket science; if you oppose those who are actively opposing government tyranny, by default, you support the government. There is no middle road here, folks. There are only two sides. Perhaps this has been beneficial to true patriots. Could it be those who are members of controlled opposition, those whose purpose is self promotion and/or clandestine government agents have been exposed for who they truly are?

What is the purpose of attacking the character of those who have put their lives on the line to expose the criminality of this government and its long history of attacks on the farmers and ranchers of the West? I wrote on this subject to a group of patriots in Colorado something over a week ago. In the email exchange Bundy and his associates had been referred to as “extremists.” Here was my response:

“When I see comments about extremists, two things come to mind. First off: I am sure many of their peers and former supporters thought those 70 shopkeepers and farmers who stood on the Green at Lexington in 1775 and opposed one thousand representatives of the at the time government, called them extremists and worse. Had there been social media at the time, I’m sure their motives and character would have been examined by every person who could type. Regardless, today we know very little of their motives other than they had had their fill of a tyrannical government. Regardless of their character, the one thing we do know is they did not lack for courage. We also know from history the results of that courage.

Secondly, when we speak of “extremists” I am reminded of a Barry Goldwater quote. “Extremism in defense of Liberty is no vice. And Moderation in pursuit of Justice is no virtue.”

I refuse to sit on the sidelines and criticize and demean the character of anyone who stands against the corruption we have all seen on so many occasions. Who gives a hoot in hell if the Hammonds didn’t ask them to be there? Is their permission required to stand against tyranny?  All of us know if we were the Hammonds’ attorney we would have advised them to separate themselves from this event. Does anyone doubt the ability of the government to dispense revenge on any who oppose them?  The Feds had already violated their rights on multiple occasions; what’s one more? Perhaps five more years in prison would be their reward for verbally supporting Bundy!

Lastly, I will leave you with this quote by extremist Samuel Adams, I’m sure you have all read before—but once more surely won’t hurt.

“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.”

Back to my inspiration this morning: the thing that woke me from the Orwell, Costanza dream battle was the blatant hypocrisy of the people of this country when it comes to my beloved South, my heritage and its cherished symbols.

The Confederate Battle Flag has its foundation in a Christian symbol, thus the St. Andrew’s Cross. Yet, this flag cannot be displayed publicly in the same American cities where Muslim Mosques can be found. I know you republican party worshipers think ole Dubya Bush was the cat’s meow and kept us safe from all those Muslim threats, but for him to claim to be a Christian and then state Muslims and Christians worship the same God is stretching it just a bit, don’t you think?

I can’t even begin to tell you all the wonderful things our current Socialist-in-Chief has had to say about Muslims—time and space prevent it. But, to claim they are a “religion of peace” is to avoid completely the words of Muhammad himself.

While the song “Dixie” has been banned in most public displays in this country, the Muslim call to prayer can be heard in many American cities. While wearing of the hijab, the niqab and the burqa are acceptable in any part of this country, a student wearing a T-shirt with a Confederate Battle Flag can expect immediate expulsion from school, and a battle flag displayed on a vehicle can insure special attention from the police.

While the government and its shills in the Public Fool System and institutions of higher mendacity have attacked and demeaned anything and everything to do with the Confederacy, Confederate Battle Flag, Dixie, Robert E. Lee, John C. Calhoun, Stonewall Jackson and the Rebel Mascot, this selfsame government supports, with our tax dollars, a dedicated Turkish Islamist by the name of Muhammad Fethullah Gulen and his over 140 Charter Schools in 26 states and the District of Columbia. I’m absolutely sure this taxpayer funding has nothing to do with Gulen’s over 200 secret trips funded and provided to members of Congress and their aides, as reported by USA Today here. Surely these great public servants’ integrity and political support is not for sale!

Author Clare Lopez, who has written a book on Gulen, states he is “fundamentally jihadist in outlook.”

OK, which is more confusing: why our government supports Islam but attacks and demeans the South and its heritage, history and symbols, or a bad dream in which George Orwell debates George Costanza? Obviously, the musings of a madman!

In Rightful Rebel Liberty