Frankly, I am quite angry at the current state of things in this country. Maybe I've been watching too much of Jesse Ventura, but I'm sick of it.
In America today (as well as my home state of Connecticut), we are more divided now than at any time since the Civil War. Many Americans have openly embraced Communism (by any other name), and too many of those who have not have chosen to "go along to get along". A second American Civil War may now be not just possible, but inevitable (did you miss the part where certain members of the FBI plotted a "soft coup" to remove a duly elected president?).
Yet, many of us repeat the liberal talking points; Trump is deranged/evil, the GOP is working with Russia, and if you disagree, you're a racist/sexist scumbag. I'm not one of those people. I have never believed in violence for the sake of violence, or the idea of taking power "by any means necessary"; there are some things that civilized people just don't do.
Nevertheless, if some people want violence in the shape of another Civil War, I say bring it on, and get it over with. I must echo the words of Patrick Henry, who said this in 1775:
"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!"
Now, as then, Henry was correct. Brave Americans like LeRoy Finicum (murdered in cold blood by the FBI; look that one up) have already died in the defense of "life, liberty, and (the) pursuit of happiness". It is, therefore, too late to say, "let's sit down, and talk out our differences". Clearly, liberals aren't interested in this course of action anyway; if they were, President Trump wouldn't have had to declare a national emergency (yes "Dick" Blumenthal, that is absolutely within his powers; being a legal scholar, you should know this).
It is indeed now as it was two hundred and forty-four years ago. Are you going to stand on the sidelines, or are you going to fight for all that we hold dear? There is a conflict occurring between good (the "American way") and evil ("our way or the highway"). To quote an old folk song (see, I'm "bi-partisan"!), "which side are you on"?
"There are two paths! There are two paths! One is America, the other is (Communism)! Anyone who's willing to stand with me to fight...I will be in (the) bunker...and if you're not in that bunker...more than 'shame on you'. You're on the other side! -- Andrew Breitbart (1969-2012)
"Do it now! Get this (expletive) over with!" -- Nas, "Hate Me Now"
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