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I find it appropriate, though certainly and unintentionally ironic, that this date was chosen for the signing of the health care reform bill which will, over both the short and long haul, forge chains with which the American People will be bound.

What’s the irony you ask? Well, I’m glad you asked.

You see, on this date in 1775 Patrick Henry delivered what is one of the most often quoted lines ever delivered:

“Give me Liberty, or give me Death.”

Patrick Henry’s speech served to urge the American People to shed the chains of Britain.

The irony continues if you read the entire text of what Patrick Henry had to say while standing in St. John’s Church in Richmond, VA on that day. Mr. Henry delivered this speech without notes, without rehearsal, without TelePrompTer.

In a voice rising in emphasis to the climactic conclusion Patrick Henry roused a People to action. Read his entire speech and see if you feel yourself being stirred by the timeless words of the past:

MR. PRESIDENT: It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth — and listen to the song of that siren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those, who having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years, to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the house? Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation — the last arguments to which kings resort. I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging. And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves longer.

Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned — we have remonstrated — we have supplicated — we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne. In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free — if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending — if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained — we must fight! — I repeat it, sir, we must fight!! An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts, is all that is left us!

They tell us, sir, that we are weak — unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature has placed in our power. Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations; and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged. Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable and let it come!! I repeat it, sir, let it come!!!

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, peace, peace — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! — I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

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Added irony . . . the bill was passed under a crescent moon.

One other quote worth mentioning………

“Stand your ground; don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”
Captain John Parker prior to the battle of Lexington April 19 1775.

March 21 2010:
We have been fired upon.

TALLGRASS a crescent moon does it mean something? 🙄

Obama could have given that speech…………………… if his teleprompter was working properly. It is for damned sure that he could NOT give it from his heart! Never in my lifetime has a President spoken so many words that he knew so little about as this one. It is a given that whatever he says is for show and that he will change it when it becomes a liability.

All this crap with reconciliation, bribes, threats, and not waiting the 5 days. This isn’t how a president is supposed to act (i know they have all done stuff as such but never so blatant and publicly).

You know what I realized today… I don’t feel American anymore. I use to wake up, go outside proud to be an American and I realized everyone around me resents me for it. I fought for this country, and everyone around me seems to resent me for this aswell. This isn’t America anymore… this is some sick parody of itself. For the first time in my life I feel disconnected from the “American spirit” that I’ve always felt.

The iron-curtain has fallen across the stars and stripes. I wonder how long before we vote on changing our name to the U.S.S.A (United Socialist States of America)

Cuss,

Do you actually think we’ll be allowed to vote when THEY decide to change the name?

I hope this gets posted again as the confrontation heats up this summer…and again and again as the realization of what is happening continues to dawn on those who can’t tear their attention away from the world of entertainment and self indulgences.

*TV announcer voice*

“You’ve read the words! Now see it performed! Ladies and gentlemen, let’s give a warm welcome to that great patriot, Patrick Henry!”

And another Patrick Henry quotation:

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined…The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun.”
-Patrick Henry.

Everyone who is able might have a gun.

Not if thw U.N and progressives have anything to say about it. They will be coming for our guns next. Whether it be metal (literal gun), pen (the written gun), or tongue (verbal gun) they are coming. Make no mistake about that, they are coming.

CUSS w’ll get them with stunt guns bye

Ill use a straw and shoot spitballs in their eyes. HAHA

CUSS spitbals with cayenne pepper?

But of course.