Do you fear what America has become?

2015-06-25T02:45:08-04:00

What has become of our nation? Every time I turn on the news, open facebook, speak to people in public I find myself asking this question. Do you think it’s a valid question? Take a moment and think about it. Do you find yourself confused? Does the Nation you love feel the same to you? are you Okay with your children growing up in a nation that targets its own citizens for speaking out? Do you feel okay with a Nation that wages a war on its own citizens by calling them Domestic terrorist?

Let’s face it this is not the nation I stood up and swore to defend. It’s starting to look like one of the countries I was sent to fight for. The country I took up arms to defend didn’t accuse its fighting men of being potential terrorists when we came home. But that’s just what happened in 2009 when Janet Napolitano issued a top secret memo to every branch of law enforcement stating that we were. For me I was fresh off a deployment January of 2009 a few months later in April the director of homeland defense made me feel like I had come back through a wormhole in a whole new dimension.

I would like to say it ended there, but it didn’t, hell it didn’t even begin there. The economy was seriously tanking and the federal government was out trying to prop up the auto industry with Tax payers money. Then came the housing bubble, and more bailouts. Can you imagine that you live in a country where bankers had made bad decisions and the government stepped in to help prop them back up? Think about like this banks make bad decisions rake in massive profits then the housing market crashes banks bleeding cash like a boat with a hole in the hull and no way to fix it. Insteps super government takes money from you and I and gives it back to the same banks that just threw our economy in the toilet. Now flush with cash those same banks step in and reposes those same homes they over charged for.

Then we see a massive Government takeover of health care, a health care law built on a foundation of lies much like the bail outs were supposed to help you and me.

Now we see a movement in this nation the Tea Party, its small at first and you have politicians on the left and right laughing at them. The media attacks them calling the right wingers, tea baggers and domestic terrorists. Then came another election and the tea party takes a massive number of the seats in congress. Now republicans are scared even the democrats are worried so somehow the IRS has been given authorization to target them.

Scandal after scandal gets tossed aside as being a fake, the left say don’t watch fox! Lies all Lies! Reminds me of the scene in Wizard of OZ “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” Hell look at Hillary Clintons campaign. What Difference does it make? I will tell you it makes one hell of a difference especially to each and every man and woman that spilled their blood on the battle field! For my Brothers and sisters that came home in flag draped coffins! Those of us who had to hold our brothers and sisters in our arms praying with them as they died! For those of us who came home to nothing, our spouses gone! For those of us who can’t get rid of the war, the war we carry with us every day and every night as we fight to find piece inside ourselves! And you hide what belongs to the people on a privet server, and the moment you are told to turn it all over you delete it! Oh yea I believe she is out to help make America great, and I have a slightly used unicorn for sale!

Now we see racial division cutting us as a people as a nation. The day Roof shot 9 people my heart sank, I felt that pain and I cried gone were 9 Americans 9 of our fellow citizens gunned down in the house of our lord! Not nine African Americans; but nine Americans! This whole thing of lumping us into divided groups of people based on race makes me sick to my stomach! There is only one dominant race on this planet and that’s the Human race! Black, white, yellow; we are all human and for those of us who were born here and those that immigrated here legally we are all Americans! The color of our skin makes us no less so!

The Left calls people who hold conservative values terrorists. They say we are seditious! They call us fascists, but fascism is more closely aligned to the left in belief. They lump us in with Nazis story after story on every network save one calls us right wing extremists! I am sick of it, I am sick of having to explain to my daughters that I am not a Nazi, because of the garbage their teachers are teaching them. Or other parents who hate genuinely hate me because I am a conservative. I am sick of sitting here watching the country that me and so many others sacrifice for, get torn apart because it fits some leftist liberal agenda.

It makes me sick to think that this is the country my daughters have to grow up in, and I am sick to think that we have gone so far that we can’t save it.

The first Amendment is under attack today, they call it hate speech people speaking out on issues of race or guns or a damn flag! They let this garbage spew from their mouths attacking every value we hold true as Americans. Gone are the days of being able to take care of your family’s needs, Gone are the days your children can walk home from the park without being snatched up by the state! Gone are the Days of freedom and I fear that because we are a divided people we will fall.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 25 at 2015 2:48 AM

2015-06-25T02:48:28-04:00

What's funny is this all started after 9/11, when Bush was in office and he started the Patriot Act. Democrats immediately condemned it. Now that a Democrat is in office, many Democrats support it and Republicans condemn it.

Vote them all out and get a real person in office, like a Libertarian. Basically anybody who is not a member of the Big Two parties.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 7:15 AM

2015-06-25T07:15:02-04:00

Great post Sgt Kevin Gardner, I feel the same way. Our Constitution is under attack and our values, I thought I'd never see the day.

Response by SSG Donald Mceuen made Jun 25 at 2015 7:50 AM

2015-06-25T07:50:39-04:00

We had this talk at the VA class i am in and it got very heated it was us trying to tell the
doc it is not safe out there. So be prepaired thats my moto.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 25 at 2015 10:49 AM

2015-06-25T10:49:18-04:00

Everything we know and believe is under attack from some group of incite spreaders. I can't agree with or understand half of the stuff that these splinter groups/individuals are wanting and demanding but our elected officials seem to be bowing and caving to them more and more. We've become a nation of 300 million entitled individualists who care more about themselves then their neighbors, communities or country. It's a damn shame.

Response by SSG Leonard Johnson made Jun 25 at 2015 11:04 AM

2015-06-25T11:04:52-04:00

You are completely right....especially after todays ruling by the SCOTUS....I wonder if there is any hope for the USA anymore....The liberals in both the Republican party (in my opinion there is no republican party anymore) and mostly in the socialistic democratic party...I think we are on a path of no return. I think people need to study the news and history more.....there is a lot of parallels with Germany in 1920's and 30's before Hitler took place.
Please people.....don't ask for examples....you all have google and bing like I do....please do the homework.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 11:23 AM

2015-06-25T11:23:09-04:00

The current state of our nation causes me to want to ex-pat when I retire if we keep heading down the road we're on. It also causes me to question whether I should continue to serve a nation of people I'm finding myself more and more separated from in beliefs and values. Why should I continue to serve a country that increasingly does not stand for honorable things worth fighting for in my own opinion?

Response by SGT Kevin Gardner made Jun 29 at 2015 2:15 PM

2015-06-29T14:15:01-04:00

here is the Link that I had hoped to share when i wrote my topic.

http://www.globalpost.com/article/6592741/2015/06/24/white-americans-are-biggest-terror-threat-united-states

The left loves to Label anyone on the right as a Neo Nazi, white supremest, domestic terrorists, But what they don't tell you as that these people have more ties to the left than they do the right.

Also if you want to vote down a topic have the balls to explain why, if you disagree lets have the discussion. Don't just run away, if you feel what was posted to be wrong back up your position don't be a coward SGT Nicholas Harrison.

White Americans are the biggest terror threat in the United States

Since Sept. 11, 2001, it is white supremacists and other right-wing groups that account for the majority of terrorist attacks on US soil, a new report finds.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jul 6 at 2015 10:13 AM

2015-07-06T10:13:01-04:00

Fear, no. Saddened, yes.

Response by James Jones made Jul 6 at 2015 1:46 PM

2015-07-06T13:46:23-04:00

So much of what you wrote is either misleading or incorrect that I won't bother making counter arguments. Just realize that not everyone agrees with you.

Response by PO1 Sojourner "Chancy" Phillips made Jul 6 at 2015 7:19 PM

2015-07-06T19:19:42-04:00

I look at America in terms of age compared to other long established governments and republics. I don't fear what America has become. I see America like a spoiled teenager, who gets everything and is never happy with anything. Like teenagers, America is not quite old enough to learn from it past and has not learn to take responsibility for its mistakes. This country has come a long way in a short amount of time. But if your look at the powers that once were, like Rome or current powers like England or Germany, you must realize that this country rose to power status very fast without the lessons of having a couple of real butt spankings from rival teams. The people of this country today no clue of what it means to truly fight for their freedom. No other country has invaded us, burned our house or killed our kids and family or pushed us to fight for the very soul of freedom on our soil, except us. We treat our own countrymen with disdain, we refuse to ever help our fellow countrymen in their greatest time of need. We send our Soldiers, Sailors and Marines to fight pointless wars only to cringe at the wounds that can be seen and ignore the ones that can't. Yes we have had a few terrorist attacks in which the military responded to overseas. But the average everyday American has no clue of what the sounds or mortar fire are except on the 4th of July. We have a lot of people it talk a gang of S&#t and carry guns talking about what patriots they are. I have to say if I fear any thing it is that those people and all of the others that live so blissfully ignorant of what the true cost of freedom, will not have the courage to stand up when the time comes. And it will. America has a lot of growing up to do.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2015 12:32 AM

2015-07-07T00:32:17-04:00

Scary stuff. So go do this. Get on YouTube and check out Ronald Reagan circa 1960s. Find a speech, close your eyes and pretend that speech is happening today. The more things change...

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Jul 7 at 2015 9:45 AM

2015-07-07T09:45:21-04:00

It saddens me what American has become.
We hold new laws and regulations above the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. We don't need anything on paper giving us explicit rights. The more we ask the government to ensure we have these rights the more rights are taken away from the Constitution. Where is the freedom of religion if clergy are government mandated to perform same sex weddings? Why does the government need to be involved in marriage? When did freedom of speech only become okay as long as you don't offend a minority? If your actions or beliefs are not illegal, then we don't need a law or regulation telling you its legal! I see a divided nation full of hate for anyone who has a difference of opinion. Why can't we respect each other's beliefs and cultural differences without trying to force our beliefs on someone else? You say Happy Holidays, I say Merry Christmas. I'm not being rude or disrespectful any more than you are, we just choose to celebrate the season in a different way.

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Jul 7 at 2015 10:03 AM

2015-07-07T10:03:10-04:00

I mourn, too, SGT Kevin Gardner. Unfortunately, such is the destiny of all things created with the assumption that people can be noble and conscientious.

There's a story - don't know if it's true - that recalls a quick conversation between an older lady and Benjamin Franklin on the steps of Independence Hall after the signing of the Constitution in 1789.

"What form of government do we have, Doctor Franklin?"

"A Republic, Ma'am. If we can keep it..."

The fundamental idea of a Republic - the idea that certain rights and liberties CAN NOT be infringed by the government, even if a majority want to do so - is dying here in the land of Jefferson, Madison and Adams.

The "creation" of Constitutional rights by a court - rights that will be used to criminalize the beliefs of others - is a death knell for the country our founders envisioned.

Like you, sergeant, I know it's too late. We've tipped over the edge where more than half the sheeple are dependent in one form or another on the largess of the government, and they will never give up those "freebies" without a fight.

Response by SSG James Arlington made Jul 7 at 2015 9:05 PM

2015-07-07T21:05:33-04:00

Nothing new here. Go back and look at history and the debates about socialist FDR. The New Deal. Social Security. Medicare (Johnson). Go back and look at the debates with Teddy passing anti trust laws breaking up big monopolies. Nothing new.

Response by PO1 Kerry French made Jul 7 at 2015 10:08 PM

2015-07-07T22:08:07-04:00

Absolutely!

Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Jul 7 at 2015 10:20 PM

2015-07-07T22:20:48-04:00

IMHO, all of the problems we have are of our own creation. So many of us have gotten either apathetic or just lazy when it comes to politics and don't do anything until it affects us directly. Sure, it's easy to blame the politicians, the pundits, and the media for everything happening but, as a good friend told me, you have the situation, the doctrine, the mirror. Sadly, the mirror is where the vast majority of all problems stem from

Response by SGT Mike Rudd made Jul 10 at 2015 3:12 AM

2015-07-10T03:12:59-04:00

I agree with you totally our current gov. Is selling us short and making bad deals pretty soon we will be the laughing stock of the world and everything we accomplish will go down the drain as will all our constitutional rights. I could agree more with how you feel it nice to know I'm not the only one who see's this.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Aug 1 at 2015 1:24 PM

2015-08-01T13:24:23-04:00

Yes, it is a valid question... In general, I think our nation has rapidly approved and implemented (imposed?) far too many changes within a short amount of time without really thinking about nor fully considering and comprehending the 2nd, 3rd and subsequent orders of effects... If it doesn't stabilize. it's only a matter of time before it all implodes... To me, this moment in time has surpassed the calm before the storm, and the storm is beginning/continuing to build... Do I fear it? A little... I'd be lying if I said otherwise, but I'm more saddened and disappointing than anything else as we, the American people, seem to notice this change, but are doing little more than just standing back and observing...

Response by SSG Ricardo Marcial made Aug 1 at 2015 1:29 PM

2015-08-01T13:29:42-04:00

I don't fear what we have become, but I fear that those responsible with changing the course and direction we are in have no clue on how to fix it.

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Aug 1 at 2015 8:05 PM

2015-08-01T20:05:35-04:00

Political correctness is killing the country, today on tv I watched the opening ceremony of the nascar truck race in Pocono and the Pennsylvania national guard color guard had no weapons

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 6 at 2015 2:57 PM

2015-09-06T14:57:15-04:00

Our media looks out for their profit margins to the detriment of our way of life, creating cultures of hate and mistrust and making mountains out of mole hills. People are terrified of being labeled as a racist and feel powerless to confront people like Farrakhan who scream for racial war. We bend over backwards to cater to the muslim religion yet oppress Christian beliefs. People expect entitlements and scream constitution and then call for the murder of white people and police. In the news today, a new muslim flight attendant is suing because she is expected to serve alcohol and it is against her religion. Apparently, she is so devout that it took 2 years to realize that this was against her religion. So she waits to get paid while the Christian clerk who refused to accept same sex marriages sits in jail. I am tired of people claiming religious accommodation instead of just finding another job where they can pray until their heart's content. People push cops to the absolute limit and then act surprised when they are mishandled or arrested. Our government continues to make life miserable for law abiding gun owners. We treat people who illegally enter the country like victims. My point being, our government picks and chooses what parts of the constitution it will support and is more concerned with offending someone than defending the rights of it's own citizens. They use the military until they are worn out and then act surprised that they are expected to care for them after they are no longer of use to them. Heck, I can go on forever.

Response by LTC David Brown made Mar 5 at 2021 9:30 AM

2021-03-05T09:30:14-05:00

What bothers me is Dr Seuss is offensives but rap songs where women are whores that exist only for male gratification, violence and killing are glorified and every other word is the n word is alright. Yet by some strange twist logic a white girl singing a rap song is racist and not allowed in college because there of a video someone took of her singing the rap song years earlier! People can not have a funeral for their loved ones who lived honorable lives but career criminals killed by cops have multiple high profile state funerals in several locals attended by celebrities. We live in a strange world.

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Mar 5 at 2021 12:19 PM

2021-03-05T12:19:58-05:00

When I think about my fear for the future, the movie, Idiocracy (2006 staring Luke Wilson) comes to mind.