The Real Tragedy of 9/11: Inaction Posted by jasonkozdra

Posted 08/16/09 Last updated 08/16/09

The real tragedy of the events of September 11, 2001 is not that it was orchestrated by members of the Bush administration (I have some doubt about this), but that the American citizens onboard the flights used contributed to the deaths of thousands of other persons.

These so-called men aboard the flights which smashed into the towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon sat in their seats like obedient sheep, not knowing their ultimate fate, probably waiting for Superman or "the authorities" to come and save them from the hijackers.  Was their inaction the result of social brainwashing techniques which instill in us the attitude that it's best to "stay under the radar", "make no waves", and obey even illegitimate authority?  (Americans even use peer pressure to enforce this attitude among one another.  Shame on anyone who consciously does this.)

These passengers, these cowards sat there and allowed men with boxcutters and the mere threat of a (fake) bomb keep them glued to their seats.  (Because this makes American men look like a bunch of sissies, the 9-11 Commission has spun the story so that the almost harmless boxcutters have become slightly more menacing Leatherman tools).  These passengers deserve all the shame that I heap upon them.  How many lives were destroyed because they were too cowed to stand up against the hijackers?  It's kind of "Monday morning quarterbacking", but how many lives would have been saved had they gone after the hijackers en masse and regained pilot control of the planes?  Five or ten men could have easily picked the hijackers off one at a time.  You cannot tell me that there were not five or ten able-bodied men on each plane.  One thing we do know, they died anyways.  I'd rather die trying to save the lives of my fellow men, women, and children than to die in vain!

Contrast this with the brave men of United Airlines Flight 93 who bravely attempted to mount an assault on the highjackers in an attempt to regain control of the aircraft.  These men had their testicles attached that day!  In that indefeasible American spirit, these men, knowing that their attempt could come to naught made the attempt anyways and more than likely saved lives.

I believe that this indefeasible American spirit still lives in the hearts of American men.  This is why Americans continue to insist on the right to keep and bear arms.  American men and women are "do it yourself" people.  We are ready, willing, and able to defend ourselves rather than waiting for some Keystone Cop to ride up in a patrol car and save the day.  I believe we learned this early;  in the American frontier, the nearest Sheriff was miles away or non-existent, and there was no 911.  One defended one's family and oneself, else it didn't get done.  

Society has feminized this courage right out of men, which made the attacks of 9/11 such an easy enterprise for the terrorists.  Let us reverse this by fostering values like honor, courage, and excellence in one another and in our children.  It's a necessary part of reclaiming the real America.

Originally posted by me at 365teaparty.org

S. 604 First Co-sponsor backs Rubio for Florida Senate Posted by LaustKlawz

Posted 06/16/09 Last updated 06/16/09

While I was looking over the news wires today I came across this story.

http://www.brightandearlyblog.com/2009/06/demint-endorses-rubio/

His website does not have a lot of content, just an encouraging message.

http://www.marcorubio.com

While I am not sold yet, I know I wont support Crist in a bid for Senate.

A Home-grown Political Worldview Posted by jasonkozdra

Posted 05/14/09 Last updated 05/14/09

I joined the Campaign for Liberty a few days ago because I find that the principles posted in the C4L's Statement of Principles would, if diligently and fearlessly applied, restore true individual freedom to the men and women of this nation.  I did not join C4L in order to belong to any party.  I believe that politics should be about principles, not parties or personalities.

Let me tell you why I am opposed to "party politics":

Party politics breeds intellectual laziness and promotes 'groupthink'.  When a person joins a certain political party, that person can find a complete package of pre-reasoned conclusions drawn for him or her.  Because that person gains an affinity for that group of men and women, he or she begins to trusts the party, beginning to feel safe adopting the pre-packaged conclusions as his or her own.  Haven't you heard many say something to this effect: "Well, I'm a Republican, and Republicans don't believe in that."  Great, then tell us what you believe, not what your party believes!  Dare to have your own opinion!

Example:  Last night at our local REC meeting, I met Art Argenio, who is running for a seat opening up in the Florida Senate.  I explained to him that I was not a Republican, that I don't like wearing labels, but that if I had to wear one, it would be libertarian.  (Please keep in mind, that libertarian describes my personal philosophical preference and worldview, not some party I belong to.)  He explained to me that he's not a libertarian because of his pro-life position;  he said that most libertarians are pro-choice.  Well see, that's where I don't fit in, because I am not a party-bot.  Although I realize that the 'orthodox libertarian position' on this should be that a woman is free to do what she wishes with her life, I don't always follow the 'orthodox' positions of other libertarians.  I am my own man who draws his own conclusions, and the conclusion I have drawn about this matter derives from my own carefully reasoned principles, not from a party line.  Let us never adopt the conclusions of others because they wear a label we like!

Party politics breeds political laziness.  Years of conditioning by the nanny state have taught us not to trust ourselves at all, and it naturally follows that human beings would love to delegate responsibilities and tasks to others.  When people feel that they can count on committees and divisions and what have you to do the footwork, they are no longer motivated to do anything.  They may come to think that because the tasks are in good hands, they may sit on theirs.  Now, I don't mean everyone, obviously;  I'm simply speaking of people generally.

Example:  Our bloated, increasingly corrupt law enforcement agencies.  Who is to say that the 'local' (federally funded) police department is more effective in preventing the robbery of a convenience store than would be five no-nonsense customers wearing handguns?  We need to take active roles in policing our own neighborhoods and cities (by the way, many police officers and sheriff's deputies do not even live in the neighborhoods they are assigned to protect).  We need to take back control of law enforcement by starting neighborhood watch groups in our neighborhoods and cities.  Let's quit ceding control to the so-called 'professionals', buying them more patrol cars, guns, listening devices, and other tools that are increasingly used to deprive true Americans of their liberties!

We need to be honest with ourselves and admit that while there are some very courageous and honest officers out there involved in protecting the public, they are not doing all that great of a job managing their resources or preventing crime (which is why they are forced to rely more and more on 'snitches' and confidential informants).  When these departments (at the behest of their 'orders' from Washington) are spending hours and hours investigating some kid for a joint, at the end of the day, they are just not left with the resources to prevent, investigate, and bring to justice incidences of the use of illegitimate force or fraud.

Anyways, that's my rant for the night.  But before I go, let me urge those of you that have joined a political party to brainwash yourself!  That's right, clear out of your mind all of the pre-drawn conclusions, and beginning at first principles, get yourself a home-grown worldview.  The most important thing a human being can do is to think for him- or herself!