Big Think

Nick Bieter on January 16, 2008, 12:45 PM

Im glad you are adressing this problem becuase this is very much a product of the bush administration.

Dr Doom on January 16, 2008, 12:55 PM

The enemy? Anyone can be an enemy; therefore, those in power can delegate those that do not cooperate with an orthodoxy is now considered the "enemy." This kind of ideology has created frivolous actions such as the Patriot Act, which have done nothing more than violate constitutional liberties.

Nick Bieter on January 16, 2008, 5:45 PM

Im glad you are adressing this problem becuase this is very much a product of the bush administration.

Dr Doom on January 16, 2008, 5:55 PM

The enemy? Anyone can be an enemy; therefore, those in power can delegate those that do not cooperate with an orthodoxy is now considered the “enemy.” This kind of ideology has created frivolous actions such as the Patriot Act, which have done nothing more than violate constitutional liberties.

ninos ibraham on January 16, 2008, 10:07 PM

Im going to answer the question with a question. Does it really matter that our consitution doesnt work anymore?

ninos ibraham on January 17, 2008, 3:07 AM

Im going to answer the question with a question. Does it really matter that our consitution doesnt work anymore?

David Brown on January 17, 2008, 11:19 AM

It seems the administration does everything it can to keep its activities hidden. Indeed, much of what comes out of the White House seems confusing and illogical. It is difficult to believe that the administration%u2019s need for secrecy stems from national security. I certainly believe there are activities that should be kept secrete, however, our open borders and confusing enforcements of border traffic would seem to belie any attempt at security. I applaud your stand on this issue.

David Brown on January 17, 2008, 4:19 PM

It seems the administration does everything it can to keep its activities hidden. Indeed, much of what comes out of the White House seems confusing and illogical. It is difficult to believe that the administration%u2019s need for secrecy stems from national security. I certainly believe there are activities that should be kept secrete, however, our open borders and confusing enforcements of border traffic would seem to belie any attempt at security. I applaud your stand on this issue.

Nicholas Bousquet on January 19, 2008, 12:15 PM

I do not believe that our government is too secretive, as a matter of fact in some cases we are too open. I was previously an Intelligence Specialist in Washington, DC first in the military, then after in a civilian status. We cannot allow the public to know everything for a reason and it is not out of any attempt to supress the masses, it is simply due to national security. Even with the few citizens that do have a security clearance and a "need to know" on topics we still have media leaks and espionage, can you imagine if the entire country knew everything? There is no doubt that our enemies would have access to everything and our military and economic superiority would be a thing of the past.

Nicholas Bousquet on January 19, 2008, 5:15 PM

I do not believe that our government is too secretive, as a matter of fact in some cases we are too open. I was previously an Intelligence Specialist in Washington, DC first in the military, then after in a civilian status. We cannot allow the public to know everything for a reason and it is not out of any attempt to supress the masses, it is simply due to national security. Even with the few citizens that do have a security clearance and a “need to know” on topics we still have media leaks and espionage, can you imagine if the entire country knew everything? There is no doubt that our enemies would have access to everything and our military and economic superiority would be a thing of the past.

jeff korn on January 20, 2008, 9:52 AM

We have to constructively and positively deal with countries that disagree with American policies. We are such a rich country in so many ways that we should be spreading some of our wealth to other countries to help them build themselves up instead of using force as our first reaction. Imagine if the cost of the Iraq War had been focused on truly rebuilding Iraq by bringing the various religious groups together instead of killing thos that dissent. Imagine if other countries had been brought into the country to support this instead of unilateral US response…

jeff korn on January 20, 2008, 2:52 PM

We have to constructively and positively deal with countries that disagree with American policies. We are such a rich country in so many ways that we should be spreading some of our wealth to other countries to help them build themselves up instead of using force as our first reaction. Imagine if the cost of the Iraq War had been focused on truly rebuilding Iraq by bringing the various religious groups together instead of killing thos that dissent. Imagine if other countries had been brought into the country to support this instead of unilateral US response…

Trevor Grosse on January 28, 2008, 6:52 PM

It is totally true that the general population of a country should not know the government%u2019s secrets. They are not secrets for no reason, some thing are made secret to protect us in the long run. Our form of government continues to fail because people want to know everything. They have been consumed by bias media. Everyone has a bias view on the topic so it will never be resolved. Forget civil liberties for a while and be happy you%u2019re a live and living in a great country.

Trevor Grosse on January 28, 2008, 11:52 PM

It is totally true that the general population of a country should not know the government%u2019s secrets. They are not secrets for no reason, some thing are made secret to protect us in the long run. Our form of government continues to fail because people want to know everything. They have been consumed by bias media. Everyone has a bias view on the topic so it will never be resolved. Forget civil liberties for a while and be happy you%u2019re a live and living in a great country.

R L on February 2, 2008, 11:14 AM

everybody should read ''Necessay illusions'' by Noam Chomsky

R L on February 2, 2008, 4:14 PM

everybody should read ‘’Necessay illusions’’ by Noam Chomsky

Nelson harbor on February 8, 2008, 12:07 PM

President Bush's signing statements should be made public at the time he signs the bill. Signing statements kind of make part of all bills meaningless, don't they? That's both secrecy and arrogance on the part of the executive branch, in my opinion.

I also think the Bush administration should have to apply for and receive court approval before setting up wire-tap surveilance operations. Similarly, I certainly wouldn't think it would be OK for the government to break down someone's door— without first obtaining a court order— just because of some government agency's (read bureaucrat's) suspicions.

Since when is circumventing the Constitution part of the war on terror?

Nelson harbor on February 8, 2008, 5:07 PM

President Bush’s signing statements should be made public at the time he signs the bill. Signing statements kind of make part of all bills meaningless, don’t they? That’s both secrecy and arrogance on the part of the executive branch, in my opinion.

I also think the Bush administration should have to apply for and receive court approval before setting up wire-tap surveilance operations. Similarly, I certainly wouldn’t think it would be OK for the government to break down someone’s door— without first obtaining a court order— just because of some government agency’s (read bureaucrat’s) suspicions.

Since when is circumventing the Constitution part of the war on terror?

Jen Something on February 11, 2008, 1:03 PM

I don't think you will be president. The secrets and the 900 lies just make the world warry. How can the American public or the world trust a source of lies?

Whatever your excuse or security banter. If nothing but lies are exposed day after day.

When do you think America turns on its self?

This has not made us or the world safer. Lies and deception bring only wars and more wars.

Only someone with a conflict of interest in the war machine would want that.

You will not be president, so quit with the double speak.

jmo

We can still voice our opinion here right?

Jen Something on February 11, 2008, 4:18 PM

Here is a vid about you. You may not understnad the humour. I think people think you are a war profiteer, or a doublespeaker.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gwqEneBKUs

Jen Something on February 11, 2008, 6:03 PM

I don’t think you will be president. The secrets and the 900 lies just make the world warry. How can the American public or the world trust a source of lies?

Whatever your excuse or security banter. If nothing but lies are exposed day after day.

When do you think America turns on its self?

This has not made us or the world safer. Lies and deception bring only wars and more wars.

Only someone with a conflict of interest in the war machine would want that.

You will not be president, so quit with the double speak.

jmo

We can still voice our opinion here right?

Jen Something on February 11, 2008, 9:18 PM

Here is a vid about you. You may not understnad the humour. I think people think you are a war profiteer, or a doublespeaker.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gwqEneBKUs

Dr Doom on February 19, 2008, 4:20 PM

%u201CMy Friend%u201D you are pathetic! You preach rhetoric of an orthodoxy which has only burdened the American taxpayer, exploited nations including the United States of America for the private endeavors of big business. Your ideology reflects that of failures of our past and that of this current administration.

Dr Doom on February 19, 2008, 9:20 PM

%u201CMy Friend%u201D you are pathetic! You preach rhetoric of an orthodoxy which has only burdened the American taxpayer, exploited nations including the United States of America for the private endeavors of big business. Your ideology reflects that of failures of our past and that of this current administration.

Jen Something on February 27, 2008, 4:51 PM

BIGTHINK YOUR VOTING IS BROKEN, I voted positive for myself and it went negative!

That is FRAUDULENT MANIPULATION! FIX IT.

I hope that is a glitch.

AN S.O.S. TO AMERICA, GET TO A LIFEBOAT

By Greg Evensen

February 27, 2008

SOURCE: http://www.newswithviews.com/Evensen/greg25.htm

I have waited an extra week to see if the following letter would generate any response from those in authority over us. I have been grievously disappointed, but not at all surprised. To the hundreds of you who so graciously and forcefully responded, all I can offer you is deep gratitude for your efforts. We collectively made our last best try.

No one can say we did not do our best. The result was predictable but necessary, at least in my view, because what follows in the next few weeks and months will be so difficult for this nation as to be nearly indescribable. I pray to God Almighty that I am wrong about this, but I fear not. The United States of America is collapsing from within at an accelerating rate, at every level, and from every corner of a decayed foundation in Washington, D.C. The rest of the house—no matter how sturdily built—will fall as well. NO ONE will escape.

This letter is the result of your messages and is the communication that was forwarded to every member of Congress, the President, and as many state county board associations as we could locate. I sent one to the UN Secretary-General, the Federal Reserve Chairman and the Justice Department. It has taken almost three weeks and it may well have been for absolutely nothing, but I believe it was a necessary component to justify whatever comes. Here is what I sent out.

February 2008

To: The President of the United States
The Congress of the United States
The Justice Department of the United States
The United Nations Secretary-General
The Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve System
The 50 State%u2019s County Board Chairmen

Greetings:

On behalf of American citizens invited to submit their concerns and suggestions to all of you, and the several hundred that responded, I ask only that you contemplate once again, the serious nature of our present national dilemma and regard these ideas with all of the serious responsibility that they require. This is America, advising you our representatives, or to the other named parties exerting heavy influence over the affairs of this nation. Please consider carefully your response to these matters and the ultimate effect your action or inaction will have on the future of the American people.

These statements are given in no particular order or preference. They represent the deepest, most heartfelt positions held by our fellow citizens.

• Hold all sworn representatives or officials to their oath of office.
• Secure all of the borders from all illegal entries.
• Return to a Constitutional Republic form of government.
• Eliminate all forms of emergency government now in place.
• Eliminate maritime or other non-constitutional law and its current use.
• Control the runaway %u201Chealth industry%u201D and the corrupt deception of pharmaceuticals. Eliminate the FDA, allow testing by the CDC.
• Withdraw permanently from the United Nations. Require the UN to leave US soil immediately. Reject any form of world governance.
• Reaffirm the original constitution as the supreme law of the land.
• Reaffirm the Bill of Rights as unassailable, untouchable natural law. The second amendment allows for unrestricted possession and carry of weapons at any time in any place by anyone (citizens restricted to 18%u2014voting and military induction age) not adjudicated as mentally/emotionally unbalanced or felons convicted of a crime of violence.
• Absolutely close our borders with any force necessary to do so.
• Repeal NAFTA, WTO, or other trade related agreements harmful to US industry and reject any North American Union efforts.
• Eliminate the Federal Reserve System immediately, revoke its charter.
• Eliminate the Internal Revenue System. Tax according to the Constitution%u2019s allowable requirements. Stop the illegal forced collection of taxes from the American worker.
• Eliminate US participation or support of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
• Bring home US troops from around the world, place them on borders.
• Drill for and use our own oil in America, off-shore and in Alaska.
• Declare all lobbying at any governmental level by private industry as illegal, a felony.
• Require recognition of the unconstitutionality and illegality of the 14th 16th and 17th amendments. Full repeal of all legislation since 1913.
• Enact a 3x amount import tax on all products formerly created within the US.
• Create an u201Centry test%u201D for newly elected politicians to prove they can pass a constitutional exam with a 95 or better score.
• %u2022 Plan A%u2014Eliminate and prohibit all executive orders. Plan B——Require Congressional consent or rejection for all executive orders issued within 10 days of a President%u2019s signature.
• Complete disqualification for an office holder if he/she is a past or present member of any lobbying group, international banking or commerce entity or groups calling for the surrender of US sovereignty such as the Council on Foreign Relations, the US State Dept., etc.
• Create a tariff system that works and that would require all products originating out of country to pass safety measures and pricing standards protective of this nation%u2019s manufacturers and this nation%u2019s workers.
• Convene grand juries in all 50 states to oversee the legality and constitutionality of any/all legislation passed since 1913.
• Declare that corporations are no longer %u201Cpersons,%u201D have only granted privileges and do only what their charters permit. If they fail their charter obligations they may be permanently revoked within 30 days.
• All public contracts paid for with %u201Ctax%u201D money are competitive bid only. No exceptions
• Create Neighborhood Watch Militias in communities wanting them.
• Articles of Impeachment filed for every politician or judge found in violation of his sacred oath of office or violation of jury protections.
• Find, prosecute, deport and criminalize every illegal in America. Don%u2019t say it can%u2019t be done. The government can find anyone, anytime. They ignore illegals. Armed forces border security.
• No monopolies of any kind, break up monster corporations.
• Allow a set time for immunity and require all judges, politicians, military leaders and attorneys to confess treason and be barred from office. If they refuse, indict and imprison for life if found guilty.
• All gun control laws are and void. Gun-makers immune from frivolous suits.
• Immediate cessation of all work on the North American Union corridor. All secret N. A. Union agreements void.
• Eliminate the Homeland Security Act.
• Eliminate the Patriot Act.
• Eliminate all federal agencies not specifically authorized in the Constitution.
• Eliminate all law enforcement agencies not authorized in the Constitution. Let the states cover security and legal matters.
• Forbid local law enforcement duties to any federal agencies or the US military under ALL circumstances. Let the states handle the issues.
• Require all judges at all levels to inform juries of their constitutional rights and duties. One time failure is grounds for removal from office.
• Reduce the size and budget of the federal government by 80% without exception. States should adhere to the same standard.
• Return the federal government to its constitutionally allowed mandates, authority and limited scope.
• Eliminate the %u201Ccorporate%u201D status of the United States.
• Return complete autonomy and sovereignty to each of the 50 states.
• Eliminate %u201CUS citizenship%u201D as created by the 14th amendment.
• Return all citizens to sovereign state flesh and blood human beings.
• Reject any and all attempts to inflict GPS and informational bio-chips on all citizens. Criminalize anyone who attempts to require their use.
• Require and allow the free exercise of public acknowledgements of God anywhere, anytime and in all things public and private.
• Eliminate all influences, requirements or taxing authority of any international bodies upon American citizens. Criminalize all agencies or individuals who %u201Cauthorize%u201D foreign troops or international laws from being forced upon citizens of this nation at any level by any agency.
• Eliminate all secret intelligence gathering agencies and the Pentagon. Turn all such duties over to a select panel of generals and civilians answerable directly to the American people for accountability and actions taken.
• Term limits at all levels of government. One six year term for President, two four year terms for Congressmen, two five year terms for senators, the same for state representatives and governors, and five year reviewable terms for Supreme Court judges. Eliminate federal courts at all levels except for Appeals. Same for the states.
• Eliminate the national debt by decree. Return to constitutional coinage and value. All banks to be local. No fractional banking, that practice is a felony—lifetime in prison. No credit cards of any kind.

This represents the top 50 recommendations, frankly demands, by the segment of the population taking the time to submit them. Although they are distilled from hundreds of statements, many of them repeated in one form or another by scores of people with the same concerns, they are very serious and should be taken as such.

Unfortunately for the American people, this election cycle is frightening in its potential. Those anointed to run by their respective parties represent a minority of Americans who have a subversive and destructive agenda waiting to be forced upon us by every manner of unconstitutional authority. That is why this has been sent to you. The American people, that is, those who know the deep, sacrificial history of this nation and its Godly roots, will not long endure any more suffering at the hands of authorities who have given over to the lusts of absolute corrupted power. They have spoken. I encourage you with all due respect to listen to what they have to say. To do otherwise, is to invoke and justify the American nation to challenge your authority and act upon the provisions found in the original Declaration of Independence dealing with such institutional tyranny.

True freedom, the desire for absolute liberty and unwavering support of this nation%u2014as it was instituted—requires that this letter be sent. I beg you to re-examine your positions in regard to this petition, seek change and remedy for it, and join with us in a brilliant renewal of our nation. On behalf of true American Patriots, I serve as their messenger and remain,

Most sincerely,

Gregory L. Evensen

There it is. We have done our best. Thank you so much for allowing me to send your deepest concerns to our governmental representatives. Pray that they will accept this with an open mind and heart. We could have done no less. We will give them time to respond. We will continue to prepare as the situation demands. You should use all of your resources and abilities to look ahead, clearly and with a strong heart. We will continue knowing that God is in control. Live your life true to your beliefs and fearing nothing that will come your way. S.O.S. stands for %u201CSave Our Souls.%u201D It is the message of a doomed vessel. It is followed by orders to retreat to lifeboats. The final call is to abandon ship. The S.O.S. has been given, fellow patriots, this letter is our lifeboat call. I will not abandon our ship just yet. There is one final call. We will muster to its bugle as the door of reason closes by the heavy hand of tyranny. May this be our rallying cry of resistance to that evil day. Freedom, America, now and forevermore…….

Jen Something on February 27, 2008, 9:51 PM

BIGTHINK YOUR VOTING IS BROKEN, I voted positive for myself and it went negative!

That is FRAUDULENT MANIPULATION! FIX IT.

I hope that is a glitch.


AN S.O.S. TO AMERICA, GET TO A LIFEBOAT

By Greg Evensen

February 27, 2008

SOURCE: http://www.newswithviews.com/Evensen/greg25.htm

I have waited an extra week to see if the following letter would generate any response from those in authority over us. I have been grievously disappointed, but not at all surprised. To the hundreds of you who so graciously and forcefully responded, all I can offer you is deep gratitude for your efforts. We collectively made our last best try.

No one can say we did not do our best. The result was predictable but necessary, at least in my view, because what follows in the next few weeks and months will be so difficult for this nation as to be nearly indescribable. I pray to God Almighty that I am wrong about this, but I fear not. The United States of America is collapsing from within at an accelerating rate, at every level, and from every corner of a decayed foundation in Washington, D.C. The rest of the house—no matter how sturdily built—will fall as well. NO ONE will escape.

This letter is the result of your messages and is the communication that was forwarded to every member of Congress, the President, and as many state county board associations as we could locate. I sent one to the UN Secretary-General, the Federal Reserve Chairman and the Justice Department. It has taken almost three weeks and it may well have been for absolutely nothing, but I believe it was a necessary component to justify whatever comes. Here is what I sent out.

February 2008

To: The President of the United States
The Congress of the United States
The Justice Department of the United States
The United Nations Secretary-General
The Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve System
The 50 State%u2019s County Board Chairmen

Greetings:

On behalf of American citizens invited to submit their concerns and suggestions to all of you, and the several hundred that responded, I ask only that you contemplate once again, the serious nature of our present national dilemma and regard these ideas with all of the serious responsibility that they require. This is America, advising you our representatives, or to the other named parties exerting heavy influence over the affairs of this nation. Please consider carefully your response to these matters and the ultimate effect your action or inaction will have on the future of the American people.

These statements are given in no particular order or preference. They represent the deepest, most heartfelt positions held by our fellow citizens.

* Hold all sworn representatives or officials to their oath of office.
* Secure all of the borders from all illegal entries.
* Return to a Constitutional Republic form of government.
* Eliminate all forms of emergency government now in place.
* Eliminate maritime or other non-constitutional law and its current use.
* Control the runaway u201Chealth industry%u201D and the corrupt deception of pharmaceuticals. Eliminate the FDA, allow testing by the CDC.
* Withdraw permanently from the United Nations. Require the UN to leave US soil immediately. Reject any form of world governance.
* Reaffirm the original constitution as the supreme law of the land.
* Reaffirm the Bill of Rights as unassailable, untouchable natural law. The second amendment allows for unrestricted possession and carry of weapons at any time in any place by anyone (citizens restricted to 18%u2014voting and military induction age) not adjudicated as mentally/emotionally unbalanced or felons convicted of a crime of violence.
* Absolutely close our borders with any force necessary to do so.
* Repeal NAFTA, WTO, or other trade related agreements harmful to US industry and reject any North American Union efforts.
* Eliminate the Federal Reserve System immediately, revoke its charter.
* Eliminate the Internal Revenue System. Tax according to the Constitution%u2019s allowable requirements. Stop the illegal forced collection of taxes from the American worker.
* Eliminate US participation or support of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
* Bring home US troops from around the world, place them on borders.
* Drill for and use our own oil in America, off-shore and in Alaska.
* Declare all lobbying at any governmental level by private industry as illegal, a felony.
* Require recognition of the unconstitutionality and illegality of the 14th 16th and 17th amendments. Full repeal of all legislation since 1913.
* Enact a 3x amount import tax on all products formerly created within the US.
* Create an %u201Centry test%u201D for newly elected politicians to prove they can pass a constitutional exam with a 95 or better score.
* u2022 Plan A%u2014Eliminate and prohibit all executive orders. Plan B——Require Congressional consent or rejection for all executive orders issued within 10 days of a President%u2019s signature.
* Complete disqualification for an office holder if he/she is a past or present member of any lobbying group, international banking or commerce entity or groups calling for the surrender of US sovereignty such as the Council on Foreign Relations, the US State Dept., etc.
* Create a tariff system that works and that would require all products originating out of country to pass safety measures and pricing standards protective of this nation%u2019s manufacturers and this nation%u2019s workers.
* Convene grand juries in all 50 states to oversee the legality and constitutionality of any/all legislation passed since 1913.
* Declare that corporations are no longer %u201Cpersons,%u201D have only granted privileges and do only what their charters permit. If they fail their charter obligations they may be permanently revoked within 30 days.
* All public contracts paid for with %u201Ctax%u201D money are competitive bid only. No exceptions
* Create Neighborhood Watch Militias in communities wanting them.
* Articles of Impeachment filed for every politician or judge found in violation of his sacred oath of office or violation of jury protections.
* Find, prosecute, deport and criminalize every illegal in America. Don%u2019t say it can%u2019t be done. The government can find anyone, anytime. They ignore illegals. Armed forces border security.
* No monopolies of any kind, break up monster corporations.
* Allow a set time for immunity and require all judges, politicians, military leaders and attorneys to confess treason and be barred from office. If they refuse, indict and imprison for life if found guilty.
* All gun control laws are null and void. Gun-makers immune from frivolous suits.
* Immediate cessation of all work on the North American Union corridor. All secret N. A. Union agreements void.
* Eliminate the Homeland Security Act.
* Eliminate the Patriot Act.
* Eliminate all federal agencies not specifically authorized in the Constitution.
* Eliminate all law enforcement agencies not authorized in the Constitution. Let the states cover security and legal matters.
* Forbid local law enforcement duties to any federal agencies or the US military under ALL circumstances. Let the states handle the issues.
* Require all judges at all levels to inform juries of their constitutional rights and duties. One time failure is grounds for removal from office.
* Reduce the size and budget of the federal government by 80 without exception. States should adhere to the same standard.
* Return the federal government to its constitutionally allowed mandates, authority and limited scope.
* Eliminate the %u201Ccorporate%u201D status of the United States.
* Return complete autonomy and sovereignty to each of the 50 states.
* Eliminate %u201CUS citizenship%u201D as created by the 14th amendment.
* Return all citizens to sovereign state flesh and blood human beings.
* Reject any and all attempts to inflict GPS and informational bio-chips on all citizens. Criminalize anyone who attempts to require their use.
* Require and allow the free exercise of public acknowledgements of God anywhere, anytime and in all things public and private.
* Eliminate all influences, requirements or taxing authority of any international bodies upon American citizens. Criminalize all agencies or individuals who %u201Cauthorize%u201D foreign troops or international laws from being forced upon citizens of this nation at any level by any agency.
* Eliminate all secret intelligence gathering agencies and the Pentagon. Turn all such duties over to a select panel of generals and civilians answerable directly to the American people for accountability and actions taken.
* Term limits at all levels of government. One six year term for President, two four year terms for Congressmen, two five year terms for senators, the same for state representatives and governors, and five year reviewable terms for Supreme Court judges. Eliminate federal courts at all levels except for Appeals. Same for the states.
* Eliminate the national debt by decree. Return to constitutional coinage and value. All banks to be local. No fractional banking, that practice is a felony—lifetime in prison. No credit cards of any kind.

This represents the top 50 recommendations, frankly demands, by the segment of the population taking the time to submit them. Although they are distilled from hundreds of statements, many of them repeated in one form or another by scores of people with the same concerns, they are very serious and should be taken as such.

Unfortunately for the American people, this election cycle is frightening in its potential. Those anointed to run by their respective parties represent a minority of Americans who have a subversive and destructive agenda waiting to be forced upon us by every manner of unconstitutional authority. That is why this has been sent to you. The American people, that is, those who know the deep, sacrificial history of this nation and its Godly roots, will not long endure any more suffering at the hands of authorities who have given over to the lusts of absolute corrupted power. They have spoken. I encourage you with all due respect to listen to what they have to say. To do otherwise, is to invoke and justify the American nation to challenge your authority and act upon the provisions found in the original Declaration of Independence dealing with such institutional tyranny.

True freedom, the desire for absolute liberty and unwavering support of this nation%u2014as it was instituted—requires that this letter be sent. I beg you to re-examine your positions in regard to this petition, seek change and remedy for it, and join with us in a brilliant renewal of our nation. On behalf of true American Patriots, I serve as their messenger and remain,

Most sincerely,

Gregory L. Evensen

There it is. We have done our best. Thank you so much for allowing me to send your deepest concerns to our governmental representatives. Pray that they will accept this with an open mind and heart. We could have done no less. We will give them time to respond. We will continue to prepare as the situation demands. You should use all of your resources and abilities to look ahead, clearly and with a strong heart. We will continue knowing that God is in control. Live your life true to your beliefs and fearing nothing that will come your way. S.O.S. stands for %u201CSave Our Souls.%u201D It is the message of a doomed vessel. It is followed by orders to retreat to lifeboats. The final call is to abandon ship. The S.O.S. has been given, fellow patriots, this letter is our lifeboat call. I will not abandon our ship just yet. There is one final call. We will muster to its bugle as the door of reason closes by the heavy hand of tyranny. May this be our rallying cry of resistance to that evil day. Freedom, America, now and forevermore…….

Peter Bradley on February 29, 2008, 5:11 PM

Senator McCain
You just don't get it do you? George Bush and his administration has turned this country into everything that we, You and I, were taught as children as to what the Godless Reds in the Soviet Union would do to the United States if they ever occupied us. They would set up secret prisons they would torture people they would spy on people they would arrest people and "disappear" them they would build gulogs and Siberian concentration camps (OK ours is in a tropical paradise)
Your oath is to preserve protect and defend the CONSTITUTION. It is not to keep the people safe. Life is not safe. But my life is free. I will not stand with or vote for anyone who will allow Gorge Bush or Dick Cheney or their minions to rape the Constitution.
Shame on you!
You fought in the jungles of Viet Nam. You, of all people, pledge this country to an on going guerilla war in a DESERT?
WHAT We can't see the enemy??? They6 ain't hiding under a triple jungle canopy!
This has been an artificial war from day one and you sir are drinking the kool-aid

Peter Bradley on February 29, 2008, 10:11 PM

Senator McCain
You just don’t get it do you? George Bush and his administration has turned this country into everything that we, You and I, were taught as children as to what the Godless Reds in the Soviet Union would do to the United States if they ever occupied us. They would set up secret prisons they would torture people they would spy on people they would arrest people and “disappear” them they would build gulogs and Siberian concentration camps (OK ours is in a tropical paradise)
Your oath is to preserve protect and defend the CONSTITUTION. It is not to keep the people safe. Life is not safe. But my life is free. I will not stand with or vote for anyone who will allow Gorge Bush or Dick Cheney or their minions to rape the Constitution.
Shame on you!
You fought in the jungles of Viet Nam. You, of all people, pledge this country to an on going guerilla war in a DESERT?
WHAT We can’t see the enemy??? They6 ain’t hiding under a triple jungle canopy!
This has been an artificial war from day one and you sir are drinking the kool-aid

Jen Something on March 18, 2008, 6:28 PM

I don't think there are McCain fans only stolen votes. Really I have never talked with one yet.

If there were followers of McCain would they approve of the newest youtube debate where RON PAUL IS NOT MENTIONED??? HE IS STILL RUNNING!

This is fraud and manipulation of the media.
It is the sick joke on America. LET THE MAN DEBATE!!! THE TRUTH IS POWERFUL!

http://www.youtube.com/youchoose

Jen Something on March 18, 2008, 10:28 PM

I don’t think there are McCain fans only stolen votes. Really I have never talked with one yet.

If there were followers of McCain would they approve of the newest youtube debate where RON PAUL IS NOT MENTIONED??? HE IS STILL RUNNING!

This is fraud and manipulation of the media.
It is the sick joke on America. LET THE MAN DEBATE!!! THE TRUTH IS POWERFUL!

http://www.youtube.com/youchoose

Jen Something on April 3, 2008, 11:57 AM

Broke the law!!! John, this is a criminal act. It is a law you helped set up.

Every dollar spent now is a criminal act!!! Drop out and let that guy nobody in the crooked media talks about run.

YOU BROKE THE LAW! NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYy-F50CCas

Jen Something on April 3, 2008, 12:02 PM

Here's what it means and why it's important.

When John McCain's campaign was strapped for cash John McCain opted into the campaign financing system by requesting certification that he was eligible to collect federal money. As the New Hampshire primary approached and John McCain was broke he took material advantage of the system by using the promise of matching funds to borrow money to keep his campaign afloat. And he took advantage of a rule that gives candidates who take public financing automatic ballot access on ballots in several states. (Governor Dean estimated that he spent 3 million dollars in 2004 getting on ballots in states because he had opted out of the public financing system. )

Once John McCain had taken advantage of the system by gaining ballot access and securing a campaign saving loan, he won the New Hampshire primary and became the apparent nominee of the Republican Party. He then sent a letter saying that he was opting out of the primary process and claiming that the FEC is now impotent to stop him.

If John McCain is forced to stay in the matching system he will only be allowed to spend $56 million dollars before the Republican convention in September. As of the end of January John McCain had already spent $49 million dollars meaning that today he's either close to the cap or over the amount of money he can spend during the primary.

What does it mean for John McCain? It's yet another issue where John McCain tries to legislate one way and do something completely different. In this case it has to do with campaign finance issues. As Brad Smith, the former Republican FEC commissioner noted, if McCain drops out of the system the FEC will subpoena McCain, and his staff during and their records to determine whether they violated the law. If they're found to be in violation of the law they can be fined up to $25,000 and they can be jailed for up to five years.

What happened today?

Governor Dean announced that the DNC will be filing an FEC complaint against John McCain tomorrow. The complaint will ask the FEC to investigate whether John McCain has broken campaign finance law by taking advantage of federal matching funds to secure a loan, get on the ballot automatically in states and break that commitment by trying to get around spending limits.

Jen Something on April 3, 2008, 12:03 PM

Knowingly violating the spending limit is a criminal offense that could put McCain at risk of stiff fines and up to five years in prison

Jen Something on April 3, 2008, 12:07 PM

Silverman said 'pull it' about building 7.

Chertoff is a dual citizen of Israel and his mom started Mosad.

What do you think of these well documented facts?

Jen Something on April 3, 2008, 3:57 PM

Broke the law!!! John, this is a criminal act. It is a law you helped set up.

Every dollar spent now is a criminal act!!! Drop out and let that guy nobody in the crooked media talks about run.

YOU BROKE THE LAW! NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYy-F50CCas

Jen Something on April 3, 2008, 4:02 PM

Here’s what it means and why it’s important.

When John McCain’s campaign was strapped for cash John McCain opted into the campaign financing system by requesting certification that he was eligible to collect federal money. As the New Hampshire primary approached and John McCain was broke he took material advantage of the system by using the promise of matching funds to borrow money to keep his campaign afloat. And he took advantage of a rule that gives candidates who take public financing automatic ballot access on ballots in several states. (Governor Dean estimated that he spent 3 million dollars in 2004 getting on ballots in states because he had opted out of the public financing system. )

Once John McCain had taken advantage of the system by gaining ballot access and securing a campaign saving loan, he won the New Hampshire primary and became the apparent nominee of the Republican Party. He then sent a letter saying that he was opting out of the primary process and claiming that the FEC is now impotent to stop him.

If John McCain is forced to stay in the matching system he will only be allowed to spend $56 million dollars before the Republican convention in September. As of the end of January John McCain had already spent $49 million dollars meaning that today he’s either close to the cap or over the amount of money he can spend during the primary.

What does it mean for John McCain? It’s yet another issue where John McCain tries to legislate one way and do something completely different. In this case it has to do with campaign finance issues. As Brad Smith, the former Republican FEC commissioner noted, if McCain drops out of the system the FEC will subpoena McCain, and his staff during and their records to determine whether they violated the law. If they’re found to be in violation of the law they can be fined up to $25,000 and they can be jailed for up to five years.

What happened today?

Governor Dean announced that the DNC will be filing an FEC complaint against John McCain tomorrow. The complaint will ask the FEC to investigate whether John McCain has broken campaign finance law by taking advantage of federal matching funds to secure a loan, get on the ballot automatically in states and break that commitment by trying to get around spending limits.

Jen Something on April 3, 2008, 4:03 PM

Knowingly violating the spending limit is a criminal offense that could put McCain at risk of stiff fines and up to five years in prison

Jen Something on April 3, 2008, 4:07 PM

Silverman said ‘pull it’ about building 7.

Chertoff is a dual citizen of Israel and his mom started Mosad.

What do you think of these well documented facts?

Jaime Alberto Galarza on April 6, 2008, 8:11 PM

A man who thinks it is funny to say "Bomb, bomb Iran" cannot be taken seriously. Is this an enlightened or serious way to carry out a foreign policy? This seems more a childish outburst. But his society, or a good part of it, finds nothing wrong in such commment. A responsible foreign policy, carried out by professionals, negotiates with everybody, including the enemies.

Jaime Alberto Galarza on April 7, 2008, 12:11 AM

A man who thinks it is funny to say “Bomb, bomb Iran” cannot be taken seriously. Is this an enlightened or serious way to carry out a foreign policy? This seems more a childish outburst. But his society, or a good part of it, finds nothing wrong in such commment. A responsible foreign policy, carried out by professionals, negotiates with everybody, including the enemies.

samim winiger on April 28, 2008, 1:32 PM

Very disappointing to see people like him having influence in this day in age. He is clearly locked into out date ways of solving problems and approaching the big issues of our time, most of them he neglects completely. Stop shouting "national security" and start tackling the underling problems which are partially discussed on this website: global warming, poverty, education, networked economy, alternative energy, human development, compassion, wisdom, love among many other issues. The question remains if he and his global elitist clique is just blind to these issues or if there driving a hidden agenda.

Jamie Tyroler on April 28, 2008, 3:09 PM

Some secrecy is required, but the amount of secrecy claimed by the US government has become absurd. Members of Congress on Defense and Intelligence communities don't know what they're funding.

There is no reason that the US government should monitor everyone's phone calls and emails. Even though the government claims that they are only looking for certain things, we have no way of verifying that. Does checking out a book at the library on Osama bin Ladin justify the FBI investigating? Does looking at the al-Jazeera website cause someone to be monitored by Homeland Security?

Looking on certain entries on Wikipedia? Borrowing a friend's copy of "The Anarchist Cookbook"?

Are Marxist professors under intense scrutiny because they teach Marxist theories? What about the students taking that professor's classes?

Is this comment being placed in some secret government file? If so, does that violate my first amendment rights guaranteed in the United States Constitution?

samim winiger on April 28, 2008, 5:32 PM

Very disappointing to see people like him having influence in this day in age. He is clearly locked into out date ways of solving problems and approaching the big issues of our time, most of them he neglects completely. Stop shouting “national security” and start tackling the underling problems which are partially discussed on this website: global warming, poverty, education, networked economy, alternative energy, human development, compassion, wisdom, love among many other issues. The question remains if he and his global elitist clique is just blind to these issues or if there driving a hidden agenda.

Jamie Tyroler on April 28, 2008, 7:09 PM

Some secrecy is required, but the amount of secrecy claimed by the US government has become absurd. Members of Congress on Defense and Intelligence communities don’t know what they’re funding.

There is no reason that the US government should monitor everyone’s phone calls and emails. Even though the government claims that they are only looking for certain things, we have no way of verifying that. Does checking out a book at the library on Osama bin Ladin justify the FBI investigating? Does looking at the al-Jazeera website cause someone to be monitored by Homeland Security?

Looking on certain entries on Wikipedia? Borrowing a friend’s copy of “The Anarchist Cookbook”?

Are Marxist professors under intense scrutiny because they teach Marxist theories? What about the students taking that professor’s classes?

Is this comment being placed in some secret government file? If so, does that violate my first amendment rights guaranteed in the United States Constitution?

David Alexander on September 30, 2008, 8:36 PM

This is obviously the John McCain of two years ago, when he really believed these things. Ask him today about closing Guantanamo, where even Bush administration officials admit there is very little useful “intelligence” being gathered. You will get a much different answer that McCain would have given before he sold his soul to be President!