I’ve never really had much of an interest in politics. But with the gradual process of turning away from the faith of the Founding Fathers in America, my resolve has been challenged.
And after reading The Coming Revolution, I feel more challenged than ever to get involved.
Dr. Lee feels that we are on the verge of a revolution. Not a physical or a violent revolution like the American Revolution, but a revolution nonetheless. With several years spent studying American history and current issues, he feels that the signs are right for a change.
I have to admit, I agree for the most part.
Lee starts off by addressing the needs he sees in the current state of our government. And after tracing our nation’s roots from Plymouth Rock through the Revolutionary War, he shows us just what we’ve let slip away.
The question is, can we get it back?
Dr. Lee believes that we can. And I agree. Most of us can agree; there is a huge need facing our country right now. How we respond to it is critical. The problem lies in the fact that most people don’t think they need to respond. Apathy and complacency are rampant; someone else will step up, or things aren’t as bad as they seem.
But a response is needed. Who will take the initiative and step forward to get involved? Who will be the one to say “enough is enough”? What will be left of the great nation of the United States to hand to our children if we don’t do something about it now?
With an election approaching, the time is ripe for more and more people to let our elected representatives know how we feel. The time is ripe for a return to the faith of our Founding Fathers.
It’s time to step up. It’s time to get involved.
Most of the books I’ve read like this stop right there. The need is explained, a call is issued, and the book ends. But in The Coming Revolution, Lee takes this one step farther. He describes just what we can do to get involved and make America great again. He dedicates and entire chapter explaining different ways to get involved.
I know what I’m going to do. Do you?
Do you think we’ve drifted away from the principles of our Founding Fathers? If so, what can we do to restore America? You can leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
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When asked by a curious citizen after the adjournment of the Constitutional Convention what kind of government had been structured by the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin is said to have answered: “…A REPUBLIC, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT.”
The extensive Constitutional republic they envisioned, in reality, became a place of liberty and opportunity for countless millions of people from all over the world. Their ideas worked, because they were based on enduring principles which recognized human imperfection and the need to structure a limited government of laws, dependent upon the consent of a people who, themselves, understood the principles.
Restoration of the Founders’ formula for preserving liberty is, indeed, possible through the mechanisms provided by their Constitution. But what must take place in order for such restoration to occur?
THE PEOPLE MUST:
Prize and cherish Creator-endowed liberty above all (as did the Founders).
Study and develop understanding of the IDEAS and PRINCIPLES which, alone, lead to security and true liberty.
Study and develop understanding of the kind of deliberative, representative government (democratic republic) structured by the United States Constitution. Become familiar with its safeguards for liberty – so that they may recognize threats to their freedom under whatever disguise they may come.
Use their Constitutional knowledge and understanding to elect and support an ongoing majority in Congress and an Executive who are devoted to Constitutional principles and who will see that those appointed to the Judiciary are committed to preserving the integrity of the Constitution.
Exert their will and Constitutional privilege to recall elected officials who, once elected, support legislation which expands government power in violation of Constitutional principles.
Understand that the price of freedom is continual vigilance and accept personal responsibility for that vigilance.
See that the IDEAS and PRINCIPLES, as well as the passion for liberty, are passed on to future generations by requiring that they be taught in their local schools.
None of the Candidates for President are qualified to restore America, except one that man is Ron Paul. Research Ron Paul for yourself and you will find a true American Patriot ready, willing and able to start the America restoration project to save our Republic and wrest it away from the elite bulldogs using it “For the Love of Money” Which the Bible says is the Root of ALL EVIL!
God Bless America Again!
I love that anecdote aattributed to Franklin.
But I’m worried that Ron Paul doesn’t have the following to beat the current President. I’m not too familiar with him, and wonder if he could generate the votes needed.
CBS Poll: Independents Prefer Ron Paul vs. Obama
Forbes reports:
In a head to head match up with incumbent President Barack Obama, the indie voter chooses Ron Paul, a CBS News poll suggested on Monday.
A total of 47% of independent voters said they would choose Ron Paul compared to 45% of independent voters choosing Mitt Romney against Obama… Obama would get just 40% of the independent vote in that contest…
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2012/01/28/cbs-poll-independents-prefer-ron-paul-vs-obama/
If Ron Paul wins the nod for POTUS GOP candidate you know that Republican voters will vote for him and a good number of Democrats will also due to his non-interventionist foreign policy. Ron Paul is the one than can beat Obama.
I will vote for Ron Paul for principle sake, if I have to I will write him in like I did in 2008, he is the only candidate that upholds Christian principle, not in speech but in his daily walk with the Lord. I tend to also like Rick Santorum, but I feel he is using his Christianity to draw the religious right vote and is no better than the hypocrites standing on the corner praying out loud that they may be seen by men. Matthew 6:1-8
As John Quincy Adams said:
“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”
I will stand on Principle and vote for Ron Paul! God Bless America again!
Thanks for your enthusiasm, Jim.
I always vote my principles, and will continue to do so. However, my previous comment was meant to indicate that I am concerned that Ron Paul doesn’t have what it takes to defeat the President. I don’t think that enough conservatives will rally behind him to help him win the election.
And I agree with your assess ment of Santorum. It seems that he is using his faith as a platform, rather than as a foundation for life.
Thanks again!
One more thing I forgot, read “For You They Signed” AGAIN, and ask yourself which candidate best follows the Constitution as the ones that signed for you! Ron Paul……That’s all!
I am currently teaching through this book, along with a couple of others, in our history class. I’m quite familiar with it. Thanks!